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LE movements, ECS and test runs 2023

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  1. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    That's a timely reminder of why a support coach is really useful on all loco movements including LE moves. Aside from the all-useful refreshment there is also the supply of tools and oils etc for those 'just-in-case' moments.
     
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    Trust me Alan, it was no big deal not having a support coach for the move on Monday. Locos have always carried basic tools and oil for top up purposes and that is all you really need. I think it fair to say that the job ran without a hitch. Here it is pausing briefly at a soggy Arrochar and Tarbet for a cross with the morning Mallaig to Glasgow sprinter. IMG_7980 copy.jpg

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    Only two water stops? Used to think there were four on a typical Carnforth-Fort William positioning move.
     
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    Exactly. Carnforth to FW is a well-proven route and access for a road support vehicle is pretty good, as the railway is never far from a road and, through the wonders of modern technology, they can follow progress and keep in touch.

    A lack of tea-making is probably the major downside.

    JS
     
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    Slight difference in water consumption for a light engine compared to loco and stock.
     
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    Indeed, while I did not check the guage myself I understand that there was nearly 2000 gals left on arrival at the Fort, having left Graigendoran a 100 miles away with a full (4000gals) tank.

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    What no billy can sitting on the shelf over the fire hole door.
     
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    Has the five been turned ? If so, are all three fives facing Mallaig ?

    TIA

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    Yes, it was turned Tuesday morning before working the afternoon train that day.

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    46115 Scots Guardsman on Light Engine test 17th May 2023 seen at Clapham and approaching Oubeck loops
     
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    45596 climbs Lancaster bank as it runs from Carnforth to Southall 18th May 2023. Filmed at Picadilly
     
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    45596 hustles away from Whitmore on it's way to Southall this afternoon.

    Bahamas 18-05-23 edit.jpg

    Cheerz,

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    Passing Brock
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    Immaculate as ever....
     
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    D345 ECS York to Carnforth at Giggleswick Bank.

     
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    D345 + 57313 + ECS seen on Giggleswick Bank.

     
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    05/06/2023 60103 (?) 5Z63 Keighley to Carnforth .. 06.06 23, 5Z64 Carnforth to Southall. Rugby 19.00 to 1930 ,Northampton 20..00.
     
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    Very likely, it's visit is over...
     
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