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Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by NightRail, Jan 11, 2017.

  1. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

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    A bit quiet on the trains today but there was a late surge of passengers for the 15.30 service from Alresford as this was the last round trip for 92212 on her current ticket. We had two round trips with her today and enjoyed some very lively running particularly on the final run. Lots of enthusiastic use of the whistle to say farewell to the Hampshire Alps for a while. A few shots I took during 92212's last day in service:
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  2. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

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    Superb shot.
     
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    Footage from today in some lovely weather!

     
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    Thank you! :)
     
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  5. Andy Louch

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    Yes, a rather 'bittersweet' couple of hours at the railway today to see the 9F making its final few runs on the railway. I think the 9Fs are my favourite locos as I can just remember them in service on BR around south-west Birmingham and they were/are so majestic!
     

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    Anybody know which locos are working today and on which trains? We may be able to visit this afternoon for a quick trip. Thanks
     
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    Have services to Alton restarted yet or is there a planned reintroduction date?
     
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    Flying Scotsman dates: Feb 29, March 1st, 7th and 8th. All SOLD OUT !! <BJ>
     
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    My footage of 92212's last two days in service. Enjoy! :)
     
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    Thanks. Popped into Ropley today at 12.45 as I happened to be passing and saw the two service trains pass each other. Took the dog for a wander around the restoration trail but no time for a ride.

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    Weather was rather grey and overcast...
     
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    506 and 30925 both working well but afternoon trains poorly loaded. Glad we made the effort though
     
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    Dave,

    Great photo of 92212 at Bishop’s Sutton.
     
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    Dave, lovely images of the 9F and 30506. Looks like the weather got brighter after I headed home!
    Yes, the '9er' will be sadly missed by me and hope she can be back racing up the banks sooner rather than later!
    A very Happy New Year to you!
    Best wishes, Andy
     
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    That's a cracker of 506 at Rookwood....was vry frustrated sitting in the office on Monday looking at the superb light! Unfortnately with the boss of bosses in the office, no chance of sneaking away early!

    One from Sunday and one from Wednesday though

    [​IMG]As the sun sets over Alresford... by Stephen Morley, on Flickr

    [​IMG]506 at Wanders Curve by Stephen Morley, on Flickr
     
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    May I ask whether trains will be running to Alton over the February half term?
     
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    Yes they will. The railway will formally open with an event on the 14th February.

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    Brilliant thanks!
     

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