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Saphos Trains 2020

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  1. jackshepherd

    jackshepherd Member

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    The perfect weather for a seaside trip. 34046 seen at Balham in the morning sun. Also 47805 on the Victoria bound ECS.

     
    jackshepherd, 10. Rujan 2020.
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    acw71000, D1002, ragl i 1 drugoj osobi se sviđa ovo.
  2. Deepgreen

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    Very reserved progress under green signals through Hooley. TSR, loco defect or just the very lax timings, I wonder? Nice to see steam back on the southern, though.

    DSC07948a.jpeg
     
    Deepgreen, 10. Rujan 2020.
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    Crawley Ben, acw71000, Spike. i 9 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  3. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    I believe that DBC folk are in charge up front.
     
    Big Al, 10. Rujan 2020.
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  4. Bulleid Pacific

    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

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    Think I caught a glimpse of Jim Clarke.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, 10. Rujan 2020.
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  5. D1002

    D1002 Resident of Nat Pres

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    D1002, 10. Rujan 2020.
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    Crawley Ben, acw71000, mrKnowwun i 4 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  6. Matt35027

    Matt35027 Well-Known Member

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    Steady climb out of Tonbridge this morning

     
    Matt35027, 10. Rujan 2020.
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    acw71000, 3855, Davo i 2 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  7. Deepgreen

    Deepgreen Well-Known Member Friend

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    Amazed the 47 didn't assist - 34046 was sure-footed enough, but crawling at the top - well done that diesel driver for not caving! A light pacific on a curved 1 in 47 with 13/14 coaches equivalent weight - well done.
     
    Deepgreen, 10. Rujan 2020.
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  8. Bulleid Pacific

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    Currently waiting time at Hastings.
     
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    Bulleid Pacific, 10. Rujan 2020.
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  9. Big Al

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    Well it was assisting but only marginally. If it was a DBC crew up front then they just don't like being pushed around.
     
    Big Al, 10. Rujan 2020.
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  10. Deepgreen

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    By "assist" I really meant 'shove' - nice to see steam given its chance.
     
    Deepgreen, 10. Rujan 2020.
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    26D_M se sviđa ovo.
  11. Bulleid Pacific

    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

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    A lovely, noisy climb of Ore Bank. Dug in at around 8-9mph from the Hastings stop. If there was any assistance, it was backstop in nature, and didn't do enough to increase the speed. Also plenty of chatter on the gradient after Ham Street.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, 10. Rujan 2020.
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  12. martin1656

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    When was the last time a steam loco departed Hastings bound for Ashford via Rye?
     
    martin1656, 10. Rujan 2020.
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    Probably 34067 on a Cathedrals Express circular back in April 2007 I would hazard a guess, unless anyone can remember one subsequently?
     
    BR 73082, 10. Rujan 2020.
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    There was plenty of chatter all the way IMO, so much so I commented to Dad that Braunton is very much an understated loco. It doesn’t come out too often but when it does it does it without much fuss, but creates a memorable occasion much the same.
     
    Phil K, 10. Rujan 2020.
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    Bulleid Pacific se sviđa ovo.
  15. Bulleid Pacific

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    A good day out, with lots of now unusual stretches of line and travel in unusual directions for steam. Not only that, but plenty of hills and sea views. The weather really capped it all off, and an almost on-time arrival has made for a quick exit from The Smoke for the long drive home.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, 10. Rujan 2020.
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  16. OldGit

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    After a six month steam famine in the South, it was great to see Braunton in the sunshine at Penshurst. DSC_4390a.jpg
     
    OldGit, 10. Rujan 2020.
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    green five, Crawley Ben, Spike. i 8 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  17. John Petley

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    It was great to see the return of Southern main line steam yesterday. One remarkable feature of yesterday is that two ex-Bournemouth 71B rebuilt Bulleid Pacifics were in action in the Tunbridge Wells area at the same time as 34053 Sir Keith Park was undergoing gauging and testing runs at the Spa Valley Railway.

    It was a shame that the generally decent weather didn't oblige for the return out of Eastbourne. Still, never mind; like those who have posted, I got my picture in the sun from a crossing near Nutfield station - although only just!

    Full marks to Saphos for running their trains in these challenging times and for lifting a lot of spirits down in this part of the world. It will be interesting to find out what is in store from them in the south of England next year. The company has gone for a mixture of tried and tested routes such as Settle-Carlisle and Bristol-Kingswear but also, as with yesterday's Sussex Belle, has been willing to try something different.
     
    John Petley, 11. Rujan 2020.
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    green five, Dan Hill, OldGit i 1 drugoj osobi se sviđa ovo.
  18. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Yes, full marks to Saphos although I have to say that if they are going to insist on using a replica Merchant Navy nameplate style on Braunton then they could at least have sited it on the buffer beam in the middle and selected a different headcode placement. Nothing is perfect for the whole route but one disc at 12 o'clock would have been appropriate for Hastings to Ashford, say.
     
    Big Al, 11. Rujan 2020.
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  19. OldGit

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    Someone at Saphos must have read your mind - revised nameplate / headcode discs locations for the return trip.
    Seen at Pevensey & Westham, where the spectators / gricers on the platforms and footbridge must have outnumbered the passengers on the train!
    Well done Saphos! DSC_4495a.jpg
     
    OldGit, 11. Rujan 2020.
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    green five, Crawley Ben, staffordian i 5 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  20. Bulleid Pacific

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    IMG_20200910_130406.jpg IMG_20200910_205933.jpg Well, eventually arrived home at 01:30. Here's a couple of record shots from a great day out in the South East.
     
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    Bulleid Pacific, 11. Rujan 2020.
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    green five, Crawley Ben, Spike. i 1 drugoj osobi se sviđa ovo.
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