35028 Clan Line returns: 27/04/24

It’s good for tomorrow, 70A shedplate and red nameplates just as it was in 1974. Quite an achievement for a 100% volunteer run single engine to be on the mainline for 50 years

 

Yes, it is extremely commendable. When was the last time red plates were carried? Incidentally, I'm mildly curious about the reporting number 1Z21 for tomorrow - is it a nod to the Bulleid early numbering protocol, or am I reading far too much into it!?

 

The nameplates only come out on special occasions, I can’t remember the last time it was used. Special non timetabled trains are Y or Z so nothing to do with Bulleid. If you read Trackside magazine you will see Nick Brodrick’s monthly mainline news is called One Zulu for that reason.

 

Yes, I meant the 21 part (as in 21C1), rather than the 1Z part. Other runs have sometimes used part of the loco number, or other relevant numbers, for their reporting numbers. This one may be random.

 

I thought it was just allocated at random but I will try and find out

 

Just mild curiosity - please don't spend time on it.

 

She look brilliant, diesels going to shove us off then go home

 

Fingers crossed you make the climb up round Herne Hill with a good run up!

 

Seen clattering through Brookwood, what a fine start to a Saturday morning!



lovely to see the faith in the loco to be out without a box on the back, well done ladies and gents you should be hugely proud of the work achieved to get 35028 back to doing what she does best

all the best
Matt

 

Arrived in Salisbury on time, 75.4mph on the approach, great run great food.

 

That timing to the minute at mp31 - was that planned or coincidence? If the latter - amazing. If the former - ditto!

 

Clan Line coasting into Salisbury bang on time.

 

A still from my video from this morning, at Byfleet and New Haw.

 

Another one from me. As you can see, I was 'bowled', but it was not a complete disaster.

 

In steam days they all needed a shove up Grosvenor Bank.

 

An incredible noise at Upton Scudamore, full attack, no half measures !

 

It's so good to see Clan Line back in action. Well done to to the small team of dedicated volunteers who have achieved so much. Oh, and I also like the '50' on the reporting disc. [BJ]

 

I thought you were going to say the 50 on the back!

 

Shenanigins at Woking with '28 staying on the UF and crossing at B&NH, and seemingly delaying the following local in the process. I was on my way to film at Woking but was thwarted by a missed train at Gfd after BTP action and a resultant GWR ECS blocking p8 there.