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Great Britain XVII - 26/04 to 4/05/25

Rasprava u 'What's Going On' pokrenuta od Big Al, 15. Kolovoz 2024..

  1. Johnb

    Johnb Nat Pres stalwart

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    Thanks Harry, I was thinking of going out to the fens tomorrow so it should be OK with diesel at the back
     
  2. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    The only spot I can think of that will be reasonably OK for the forecast northerly wind is Silt Drove level crossing near March. It'll hide most of the Mk2s as well. There's a chance the loco will be working away from March as it's right behind a stopper, but there's a good chance of getting stuffed by the freight that's booked to go the other way at the same time!

    Galatea (1).jpg

    45699 there a few years ago.
     
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  3. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Back home now after a three day rail marathon, yes I know some will have done more, but 1120 in 3 days is a pretty fair total just to travel behind steam from Wick to Inverness, but not in my original plan, I was able to include 118 Tornado miles from Inverness to Perth this morning. even though it meant an iffy 5 minute connection at Haymarket.
    Good to talk to the NP contingent and also have a chat to Kelly. The whole team involved must be praised for their efforts,
    So was it worth it, most certainly yes...
     
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  4. Karlh

    Karlh New Member

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    A selection of mine for a few days on the chase.
    GB-XII-29.4.25-Border-bridge-sunset.jpg GB-17-1.5.25-Fading-light-at-Dingwall.jpg GB-17-30.4.25-Kinbuck.jpg GB-17-30.4.25-60163-Tornado-on-the-GB.jpg GB-17-1.5.25-Helsdale-departure.jpg
     
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  5. 2857Harry

    2857Harry Well-Known Member

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  6. Waterbuck

    Waterbuck Member

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    Great to catch up with you again Ralph, in another Country too !
     
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  7. Johnb

    Johnb Nat Pres stalwart

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    Thanks Nigel, Just the place I was thinking of or crossing the drain at Stonea. Most of my mother’s side of the family live in the area so I know it well.
     
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  8. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Can I echo that? It's fair comment for people to question the sanity of someone who embarks on a three day rail marathon that, in my case, involved a 10+ hour journey each way, to and from Scotland. Then to follow it with a really silly o'clock start to get to Wick for the return steam leg just adds to the narrative. But it was the only way to do it and your reward was to pass through some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK. Gorse galore!

    Also, spare a thought for the onboard team who had to get up early to look after us, not to mention the West Coast folk who actually had to work to these time frames. So many familiar faces. It makes you remember that few other TOCs, if any, could marshall this kind of workforce.
     
  9. Joanne Crompton

    Joanne Crompton New Member

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    I don't often interact on here but have to say that it's nice to see people who enjoy these tours paying homage to the countless people who work behind the scenes to make these things happen, both those who are paid and those who volunteer. It often involves long hours, lots of conversations, frustration, dedication, determination, and faith. From support, footplate and train crews and fitters, onboard stewards, catering people, planners & control, tours operators, and everyone else between, it's always a mammoth task that everyone takes pride in and we get to enjoy the show

    Sent from my SM-G996B using Tapatalk
     
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  10. stevenjcrozier

    stevenjcrozier New Member

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    Tornado heading south through Dunkeld yesterday 60163_Dunkeld_020525.jpg
     
  11. TH Railway Videos

    TH Railway Videos Member

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    IMG_2251.jpeg A1 at rest at Wansford on the NVR after it’s marathon outing on the GB XVII

    Photo taken whilst finishing off duties on 4144 today
     
  12. GW 5972

    GW 5972 New Member

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    It was very moving today when the train made a special stop at Northallerton in order for Kelly to speak to Mike Dunn, a volunteer steward since the original GB. Mike unfortunately is very unwell and was allowed out of hospital specially for the occasion. I and all who know Mike wish him well .
    Jeff
     
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  13. D1002

    D1002 Resident of Nat Pres

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    The Great Britain XVII, 60163 Tornado, 3rd May 2025.
    Filmed at Spalding.

     
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  14. acorb

    acorb Part of the furniture

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    Any more info on Tangmere's latest issue?
     
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  15. 2857Harry

    2857Harry Well-Known Member

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  16. David likes trains

    David likes trains Member

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    A couple of photos from today. A lot of caution being exercised on the run to Norwich, from the photo you would think it was a warm day when it was actually a little chilly. But given the lack of rain you can't fault it.
    Tornado at Spalding.
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    45212 in the forest between Brandon and Santon Downham.
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  17. bristolian

    bristolian Member

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  18. 2857Harry

    2857Harry Well-Known Member

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  19. bristolian

    bristolian Member

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    Thanks Harry, a little saunter down to the shack is in order today, taking it steady because of a tender, dodgy knee :(.
     
  20. David likes trains

    David likes trains Member

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    Train has gone straight to Stowmarket loop and is sat there at the moment. Apparently will not be visiting Ipswich today.
     

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