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6233 - The Welsh Dragon 9.5.2009

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Jeff Albiston, May 4, 2009.

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  1. Jeff Albiston

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    LMS Princess Coronation 'Duchess of Sutherland' makes the journey to Holyhead this Saturday, timings are already up on UK Steam which can be found at http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t09/t0509b.htm

    Jeff
     
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    Sitting here unable to get out and watching for progress on today's trips but this seems to be the only one with no updates.

    Should have left Llandudno Junction a while ago on the outward leg. Any news?

    Hope all have a trouble free day.

    Chris
     
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    It was doing very well timing wise when I saw it at Rhosneigr in what I can only describe as "typical Anglesey weather". I was going to see it at Malltreath for the return leg but the weather was not going to play fair so gave up in the end :(
     
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    No stamina.... ;-) Just wait till you see mine of the Scot on Shap....
     
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    Believe me Ralph. If you were on Angelesey today, you would have made the same decision as me when the wind & rain just got worse...and worse.

    However, I managed to compensate the poor photo at Rhosneigr later on in the day. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland is seen coming off the Roodee viaduct 10 minutes early. \:D/
     
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    If the weather was anything like on Shap / the S&C, pity the poor passengers with 3 hours in Holyhead!!
     
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    It's been a dry and largely sunny day in the midlands . 3 hours in Holyhead at the best of times is tricky . Time to use the Welsh highland as a destination ? be interesting to see how the tour with 5043 gets on
     
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    Would be ideal, especially with the new extenstions opening this year.
     
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    Just one from me today guys - Bit of a last minute thing.

    No.6233 seen east of Chester spot on time with the return leg.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Nice headboard...
     
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    Uaual standard Phil, where abouts exactly was it taken?

    Tracky, are you trying to inflame the headboard anaraks. :-$
     
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    Well it does look nice... As an alternative for next time maybe PMR could borrow the Gerald of Wales board... [I will move this comment over there!]
     
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    Cheers Ralph, Its little road just off Rowton Lane near the A41 between Chester and Waverton.
     
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    For those members / photographers who gave up before the return leg was a bad move - dare I say it ooooops!! Prior to departure from Holyhead - the weather cleared up a threat . Anglesey onwards & right along the coast as far as Moston / Holywell was vitually sunshine and plent of blue sky. In fact the conditions were what I call crisp & clear. If you look at Phil's shot above taken nr Chester, you can see the blue sky in the background just to prove the point.

    I did manage to obtain 3 shots out of four in full sun (Prestatyn on the outward run, Bangor & Holywell on the return). The not in sun shot was at Bangor on the outward leg and only just missed that by 50yds but never the less that was a bright shot.

    Certainly up to 15.00hrs, I admit it was suspect to say the least but ................ that is NW Coast weather for you!
     
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    After seeing Phil's shot above I wish I had gone out now after not being able to get out for Lizzy or the Scot ](*,) Lovely photo Phil =D> I was finishing pointing up some flags in the afternoon and around 4.30 rain, hail and wind stopped play so I thought sod it, not worth the 60+ mile round trip to Hargrave or Beeston for a photo or vid in crap weather so I went for a pint (or two..) #-o

    Neil.
     
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    Fab picture Phil. =D>
     
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  17. KentYeti

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    Typical lineside weather for a great shot.

    Black cloud over the train, blue sky behind!

    Such is life...................
     
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    Would I be correct in assuming that there is an element of sarcasm in your words?
     
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    No, to be honest! I like headboards on charters and believe that it is an important marketing tool...
     
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