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.

Northern Belle 2023

Rasprava u 'What's Going On' pokrenuta od Oswald T Wistle, 4. Siječanj 2023..

  1. 30567

    30567 Part of the furniture Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    7. Kolovoz 2012.
    Poruka:
    6,125
    Lajkova:
    4,088
    I wonder what the future holds for Tornado. Could there be a fit between the needs of the A1 group and the needs of WCR similar to the MN group and Belmond? The photos on the Northern Belle site are of Princess Elizabeth, Tornado, Tangmere and FS.
     
  2. iancawthorne

    iancawthorne Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    23. Kolovoz 2010.
    Poruka:
    1,789
    Lajkova:
    6,133
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Grad:
    Brampton, Cumbria
    All the evidence points to the Northern Belle as a show pony job. I don't think it is going to make any difference whether a Class 8 or a Class 5 is at the front. Apologies if that sounds a bit blunt /obtuse!
     
    AaronT, simon 6233, YorkyLad i 2 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  3. 47406

    47406 Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    24. Listopad 2006.
    Poruka:
    1,287
    Lajkova:
    145
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Operations Manager
    Grad:
    County Durham
    Last edited: 21. Rujan 2023.
  4. sgthompson

    sgthompson Part of the furniture Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    12. Lipanj 2008.
    Poruka:
    4,010
    Lajkova:
    9,837
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Tobacco manufacturing
    Grad:
    Kendal
    34067 at Oxenholme and shortly after departing Penrith .

     
  5. 30910

    30910 Member

    Pridružen(a):
    6. Travanj 2006.
    Poruka:
    951
    Lajkova:
    1,080
    Interesi:
    Retired
    Grad:
    Wirral
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    A simple shot of 34067 passing Paddy Lane (complete with a blowing cylinder drain cock!):
     
  6. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Pridružen(a):
    30. Svibanj 2009.
    Poruka:
    22,591
    Lajkova:
    22,721
    Grad:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The above two clips are good to see in that we have a Bulleid Pacific in original condition on the main line so thanks to the team at 10A for getting Tangmere up and running again. However there is a 'but' coming up.

    I have a pretty good residual memory of Bulleids. As far as the original version is concerned I don't recall them throwing clag all over the place and sounding off through their drain cocks. It's a bit depressing to see Tangmere like that. I know, it's the S&C and not the relatively flat downlands of the south of England but nevertheless it's not a good look even as a show pony, as commented on in #162.
     
  7. sgthompson

    sgthompson Part of the furniture Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    12. Lipanj 2008.
    Poruka:
    4,010
    Lajkova:
    9,837
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Tobacco manufacturing
    Grad:
    Kendal
    Wasn’t City of Wells nicknamed the Volcano for chucking clag around Al or am I mistaken :(
     
    Mike Wylie, 5098, RalphW i 1 drugoj osobi se sviđa ovo.
  8. Bodorganboy

    Bodorganboy Member

    Pridružen(a):
    17. Ožujak 2017.
    Poruka:
    642
    Lajkova:
    1,576
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Grad:
    Lancaster
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    34092 City of Wells was a mobile volcano
     
    sgthompson se sviđa ovo.
  9. fergusmacg

    fergusmacg Resident of Nat Pres

    Pridružen(a):
    17. Kolovoz 2008.
    Poruka:
    6,778
    Lajkova:
    4,148
    Interesi:
    Design Engineer
    Grad:
    Cumbria
    Well except it did not go anywhere on the S&C today (I've just got back from seeing it at Arnside in the sunshine no leaks from the front - but it was only drifting).

    When it went past this morning at Lambrigg the leaking taps (drain cocks) are not a good look but at least it shows that not all the work is just coming from the 47 at the back!?
     
    26D_M se sviđa ovo.
  10. Shep Woolley

    Shep Woolley Well-Known Member Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    21. Veljača 2007.
    Poruka:
    2,320
    Lajkova:
    10,424
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Retired
    Northern Belle 67 1 NP.jpg

    Yet more overcast conditions but dry as SRBB class No. 34067 'Tangmere' works the northbound 'Northern Belle' through Greenholme and onto Penrith

    Northern Belle 67 2 NP.jpg

    With Black Combe Fell as a backdrop SRBB class No. 34067 'Tangmere' heads the return 'Northern Belle' through Kirksanton back to Carnforth and then onto Telford
     
    Last edited: 24. Rujan 2023.
    GOEdwards, Haighie, 30910 i 10 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  11. Swiss Toni

    Swiss Toni Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    9. Studeni 2008.
    Poruka:
    1,961
    Lajkova:
    3,664
    Grad:
    Switzshire
    Great for us photographers but it does make you wonder what they're running it on! ;)
     
  12. 30567

    30567 Part of the furniture Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    7. Kolovoz 2012.
    Poruka:
    6,125
    Lajkova:
    4,088
  13. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

    Pridružen(a):
    12. Svibanj 2006.
    Poruka:
    19,232
    Lajkova:
    17,566
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Grad:
    Cumbria
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I didn't think mk3's fitted down the coast?
     
  14. sgthompson

    sgthompson Part of the furniture Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    12. Lipanj 2008.
    Poruka:
    4,010
    Lajkova:
    9,837
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Tobacco manufacturing
    Grad:
    Kendal
    Different version of a close call at Oxenholme.
     
  15. Rander

    Rander Member

    Pridružen(a):
    24. Veljača 2007.
    Poruka:
    220
    Lajkova:
    28
    They do - allowed with the usual mitigation of stewards at droplights between Maryport and Carlisle.
     
  16. 30910

    30910 Member

    Pridružen(a):
    6. Travanj 2006.
    Poruka:
    951
    Lajkova:
    1,080
    Interesi:
    Retired
    Grad:
    Wirral
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    46115 Scots Guardsman with The Lune Rivers Trust and 57601 Windsor Castle with The Northern Belle (as already on Lune Rivers topic)
     
  17. Britfoamer

    Britfoamer Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    16. Rujan 2008.
    Poruka:
    2,365
    Lajkova:
    2,279
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Chemist (semi-retired)
    Grad:
    Within 2 miles of the ELR
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Any predictions for Saturday 28/10/23 for motive power, 34067 or diesel?
     
  18. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Pridružen(a):
    30. Svibanj 2009.
    Poruka:
    22,591
    Lajkova:
    22,721
    Grad:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Both? :)
     
    Britfoamer and sgthompson like this.
  19. alastair

    alastair Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    7. Studeni 2005.
    Poruka:
    1,272
    Lajkova:
    788
    The NB always needs to have a diesel for the ETH/AC on the Mk 2 coaches.
     
  20. Johnb

    Johnb Nat Pres stalwart

    Pridružen(a):
    3. Prosinac 2014.
    Poruka:
    15,538
    Lajkova:
    18,386
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Retired, best job I've ever had
    Grad:
    Buckinghamshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    It also needs it for traction, it’s a very heavy train
     

Podijelite ovu stranicu