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Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by NightRail, Jan 11, 2017.

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  1. Alan Kebby

    Alan Kebby Well-Known Member

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    Yes sounds like could well be useful as a feeder service, getting passengers where they want to be and giving them a longer day out - rather than being an attraction in itself.
     
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    Agree with the comments above. The sprinter is a useful asset when it is not worth steaming up a second loco. But would be happy to see it used less often once the Thumper is back in action. Unfortunately that looks to be some time away because of the body work needed.
     
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    21B Part of the furniture

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    It is some way off because a lot of money needs to be found. Even then it will be an historic item and need a degree of cosseting. The 150 is currently and will for a while be a darn sight easier to get spares for too.
     
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    I was very pleased to see this on Mid Hants Buesky feed:


    We are pleased to share that our Class 150 'Sprinter' Unit will celebrate its first day in service on The Watercress Line on the 15th of February!✨
    Book your ticket to our Magic of Locomotion event to join us on this historic day.

    Looking forward to a good day’s sprinting, hopefully the first of many!
     
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    That's quite cute and very funny.
    A couple of weeks back I went out to do a few last miles on the remaining Class 455s.
    We picked up a couple of pigeons at Waterloo. One jumped off at Clapham, the other stayed on until Wimbledon.
     
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