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Bluebell Railway General Discussion

Rasprava u 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' pokrenuta od Jamessquared, 16. Veljača 2013..

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  1. Mark Thompson

    Mark Thompson Well-Known Member

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    Fair point. In my defence, it was quite early in the morning, mi'lud.
     
    Mark Thompson, 5. Prosinac 2024.
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  2. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

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    I voted for the Atlantic, but I must say it's a very strong list of nominations.
     
    Dan Hill, 5. Prosinac 2024.
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  3. Cartman

    Cartman Part of the furniture

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    Voted for Beachy Head too. Fantastic piece of work
     
    Cartman, 5. Prosinac 2024.
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  4. Mark Thompson

    Mark Thompson Well-Known Member

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    I voted for both. It can be done, you know
     
    Mark Thompson, 5. Prosinac 2024.
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  5. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Those of a certain age will remember Mr. Pastry but this footage is notable for some Blue Circle action.
     
    Spamcan81, 13. Prosinac 2024.
    #7405
    Bob Millard, Enterprise, CH 19 i 3 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  6. Mark Thompson

    Mark Thompson Well-Known Member

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    It's all a far cry from today. An age of innocence, leavened with more than a touch of Rowland Emmett.
     
    Mark Thompson, 13. Prosinac 2024.
    #7406
    ragl se sviđa ovo.
  7. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    Co-incidentally, we have an early colour photo of 'Blue Circle' from that period in the next issue of Bluebell Times.

    (And for those wondering - it should have been out today but due to sickness in various places, it will be published on Monday).

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, 13. Prosinac 2024.
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  8. Steve B

    Steve B Well-Known Member

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    A rather nerdy observation if you'll permit me, but I saw that one of the trains that is being used for the Santa Specials is a 10 coach set made up of the 4 four wheelers, the 4 mets, and the LBSCR 1st and the SECR 100 seater - average age 126 years old. the oldest ones built in 1889 the youngest 1922. With 3 others of similar age available for service and 3 more being rebuilt/overhauled that's quite impressive. Well done Bluebell.

    Steve B
     
    Steve B, 14. Prosinac 2024.
    #7408
    Hawkeye28, clinker, MuzTrem i 5 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  9. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    55 compartments on that train I think ...

    This is not my photo (hopefully the original photographer doesn't mind my sharing it) but if anything sums up Bluebell 2024 in one photo, it is this:

    Brilliant loco, fabulous carriages, pristine line side ...

    462755356_566199179199307_4068216004760709792_n.jpg

    Photo: Peter Purdew / https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=566199102532648&set=g.601609619939850&locale=en_GB

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, 14. Prosinac 2024.
    #7409
    Romsey, horace, Cartman i 28 ostalih se sviđa ovo.
  10. johnofwessex

    johnofwessex Resident of Nat Pres

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    Thats about as close as you can get to a pre diesel trackside
     
    johnofwessex, 14. Prosinac 2024.
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  11. Enterprise

    Enterprise Part of the furniture

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    A perfect illustration of why the Bluebell remains one of my favourite lines. Ironic that it also shows how heritage lines can only ever be a pastiche.
     
    Enterprise, 15. Prosinac 2024.
    #7411
    The Green Howards se sviđa ovo.
  12. Ploughman

    Ploughman Part of the furniture

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    Making allowances for the use of Stone Ballast, FB113A Rail and Concrete Pandrol fitted sleepers.:):)
     
    Ploughman, 15. Prosinac 2024.
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  13. johnofwessex

    johnofwessex Resident of Nat Pres

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    All in use in the steam era.

    What ballast would have been used pre WW2 on secondary routes?
     
    johnofwessex, 15. Prosinac 2024.
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  14. Nick C

    Nick C Well-Known Member

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    Beach shingle, in a lot of cases...
     
    Nick C, 15. Prosinac 2024.
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  15. Ploughman

    Ploughman Part of the furniture

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    FB113A Rail and Pandrols unlikely to be used pre 68 and Ash or Blast furnace slag instead of stone.
    AD, Mills or SHC fitted concrete sleepers more likely with 98 or 109 Rail.
     
    Last edited: 15. Prosinac 2024.
    Ploughman, 15. Prosinac 2024.
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  16. The Green Howards

    The Green Howards Nat Pres stalwart

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    Oh, I don't know: I can remember some very well maintained cuttings by the track as late as the late 70s: I sat watching Deltics and other ECML workhorses from them. It was only the neglect by Railtrack, cleverly spun by them as "linear nature reserves" that remind me of the mess they descended into.
     
    The Green Howards, 15. Prosinac 2024.
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  17. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    The December issue of The Bluebell Times is out today.

    • 2024 draws to a close - and it has been a year to remember!
    • Christmas message from the Railway’s chaplain
    • Vote now for Beachy Head or Car 54 in the Heritage Railway Association / Steam Railway Award
    • More projects benefit from the Carriage Shop’s fundraising
    • Getting to grip with Buckeyes
    • The Q class overhaul gathers pace

    https://www.bluebell-railway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/issue-64.pdf

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, 16. Prosinac 2024.
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    The Gricing Owl, Bluenosejohn i PaulB se sviđa ovo.
  18. A1X

    A1X Well-Known Member

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    Whereas these days it's just the locomotive that's Beachy
     
    A1X, 16. Prosinac 2024.
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  19. Cuckoo Line

    Cuckoo Line Member

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    Nice to see quite a positive but balanced and realistic chairman's report, unlike that on some other railways.
     
    Cuckoo Line, 16. Prosinac 2024.
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  20. The Gricing Owl

    The Gricing Owl Well-Known Member

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    A nice read as usual Tom, plenty of interest.

    Thanks,

    Bryan
     
    The Gricing Owl, 21. Prosinac 2024.
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    Jamessquared se sviđa ovo.
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