If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

West Somerset Steam Express: 24/07/21

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door Big Al, 14 jul 2021.

Pagina 3 van 3
  1. Paul42

    Paul42 Part of the furniture

    Lid geworden:
    17 jul 2006
    Berichten:
    6.132
    Leuk Bevonden:
    4.540
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    East Grinstead
    I agree, but I am also concerned whether some of the promoters will survive, and we will be left with a limited choice.
     
    Paul42, 25 jul 2021
    #41
    banana patch en crusader612 vinden dit leuk.
  2. free2grice

    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

    Lid geworden:
    19 sep 2005
    Berichten:
    5.714
    Leuk Bevonden:
    3.775
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired Rolls-Royce engineer
    Locatie:
    Bath Green Park / Mangotsfield
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey, UK - Office for National Statistics 23 July 2021
    • ''In England, the percentage of people testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to increase in the week ending 17 July 2021; we estimate that 741,700 people within the community population in England had COVID-19 (95% credible interval: 689,600 to 797,800), equating to around 1 in 75 people''.
    Calculating on an estimate of 300 passengers per train equates to 4 people suffering from Covid-19. Personally, that's 4 passengers too many<BJ>.
     
    free2grice, 25 jul 2021
    #42
    MellishR, green five en The Dainton Banker vinden dit leuk.
  3. MarkinDurham

    MarkinDurham Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    4 mei 2007
    Berichten:
    2.230
    Leuk Bevonden:
    1.000
    Locatie:
    Durham
    It was a cracking day, running-wise. The problem wasn't of our making, and, in fairness, thaat stone train shouldn't have got in our way, as we should have stopped at Pewsey for water, allowing him to get clear, and we should have been restarting before the IET got there. It was smart work by all concerned to get the water tanker moved to the loop.

    Bahamas was certainly well on top of the job - a credit to the engineers, support crew, footplate crews and those who cleaned her after the Thursday trip.

    Mark
     
    MarkinDurham, 25 jul 2021
    #43
    854tiger, andalfi1, RalphW en 3 anderen vinden dit leuk.
  4. Johnb

    Johnb Nat Pres stalwart

    Lid geworden:
    3 dec 2014
    Berichten:
    15.768
    Leuk Bevonden:
    18.830
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired, best job I've ever had
    Locatie:
    Buckinghamshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Getting an engine turned round and clean within a day is no easy job, particularly when the support crew had to be up at silly o’clock the previous morning and not finishing the right side of midnight. I went down to Southall to do a bit along with one other extra hand but working a loco that far from home requires a lot of dedication from the regulars
     
    Johnb, 25 jul 2021
    #44
    andalfi1, RalphW, banana patch en 6 anderen vinden dit leuk.
  5. MarkinDurham

    MarkinDurham Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    4 mei 2007
    Berichten:
    2.230
    Leuk Bevonden:
    1.000
    Locatie:
    Durham
    Exactly so, John, and credit where it's due.
     
    MarkinDurham, 25 jul 2021
    #45
    Johnb, andalfi1 en Oakfield53 vinden dit leuk.
  6. KristianGWR

    KristianGWR Member

    Lid geworden:
    2 jan 2011
    Berichten:
    934
    Leuk Bevonden:
    1.403
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Swindon


    A short shot of Bahamas passing Bridge 99 over the Kennet and Avon Canal, including a closer look at Bridge 99 itself. Enjoy :)
     
    Last edited: 26 jul 2021
    KristianGWR, 26 jul 2021
    #46
    horace, 6960 Raveningham Hall, 46245col en 1 andere persoon vinden dit leuk.
  7. Bill2

    Bill2 New Member

    Lid geworden:
    14 aug 2020
    Berichten:
    135
    Leuk Bevonden:
    302
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Locatie:
    Wilmslow
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Quite agree with previous posts about quality of Bahamas running. To put some figures on it, Frome to Taunton is rather over 41½ miles, completed in 44 min 9 sec with a slow start and finish, and actually the second fastest of the half dozen or so runs I have timed over this section. The climb of Brewham bank on the way back was also most impressive until eased half a mile before the summit. Many thanks to RTC for organising the tour, West Coast for operating it, and the Bahamas Society and support crew in particular for the immaculate turnout of the locomotive (but then I'm biased being a member).
     
    Bill2, 27 jul 2021
    #47
    green five, Mick45305, 1020 Shireman en 1 andere persoon vinden dit leuk.
  8. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Lid geworden:
    30 mei 2009
    Berichten:
    22.886
    Leuk Bevonden:
    23.020
    Locatie:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Agree completely. I've had a run behind a green Class 8 that covered this section starting at the signal protecting the Frome exit at Blatchbridge Junction in under 39 minutes - well inside even time. But we do need to remember that this is a Class 5XP and on the return climb of Brewham the loco did seem to be levelling out at a commendable speed in the mid forties before it was eased.
     
    Big Al, 27 jul 2021
    #48
    green five vindt dit leuk.
  9. Britfoamer

    Britfoamer Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    16 sep 2008
    Berichten:
    2.398
    Leuk Bevonden:
    2.331
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Chemist (semi-retired)
    Locatie:
    Within 2 miles of the ELR
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Hi Nick - great video. What happens after they have dis-gorged at Watchet, does the train go the Blue Anchor t get a run round, didn't think they could do that at Watchet? We will be down there on our jollies for the next one, thanks Harold.
     
    Britfoamer, 5 aug 2021
    #49
  10. Western Venturer

    Western Venturer Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    13 mrt 2006
    Berichten:
    1.565
    Leuk Bevonden:
    555
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Retired
    Locatie:
    Sherborne or Molineux
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The leading engine ran round at Williton before going up to Watchet. The ECS and return charter were top and tailed for the rest of the day.
     
    Western Venturer, 5 aug 2021
    #50
    Big Al vindt dit leuk.
  11. Britfoamer

    Britfoamer Well-Known Member

    Lid geworden:
    16 sep 2008
    Berichten:
    2.398
    Leuk Bevonden:
    2.331
    Geslacht:
    Man
    Beroep:
    Chemist (semi-retired)
    Locatie:
    Within 2 miles of the ELR
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Thanks Nick, helps a lot, thanks Harold.
     
    Britfoamer, 5 aug 2021
    #51
  12. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Lid geworden:
    30 mei 2009
    Berichten:
    22.886
    Leuk Bevonden:
    23.020
    Locatie:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Just to add to that helpful detail from @Western Venturer, the whole charter train movement demanded some slick operating given that there were also two service trains on the line. From my observation it was all handled pretty well.
     
    Big Al, 5 aug 2021
    #52
Pagina 3 van 3

Deel Deze Pagina