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89001 restoration

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by majorsmallpiece, Jun 12, 2016.

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  1. Bikermike

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    According to one of the youtube comments, they have done a great job bringing a "very old locomotive" back to running order...

    Bellerophon says "hold my coal"...

    Great to see Avocet back running. Was always disappointed the last ECML locomotives didn't get racehorse names
     
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    89001 + 86101 + 6 Mk3s + DVT.
     
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    And at speed:


    (not my videos, and there are many more of today's run out there)
     
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    89001 running forty three minutes late at Benson Hall Farm.

     
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    89001 on the second loaded test run both ways through the Lune Gorge, arriving twenty four minutes early at Tebay, apologies as I had a few focus issues on the return leg.

     
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    Sadly only appears to have made it as far as Warrington BQ before failing, Class 90 on route to take over for a curtailed itinerary going as far as Carlisle and back.
     
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    90001 Royal Scot + 89001 Avocet (dit) tnt 82139 seen from Shap Wells.

     
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    I read a comment that the batteries weren't charged after previous outings. I didn't realise that was something that needed to be manually done on a modern AC electric!
     
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    Reportedly LSL has redated the tour & all those with tickets yesterday are transferred to the new date or can have a full refund. Seems very fair.
     
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    Given the fare was a reported £180:00 just for the seat I would say necessary
     
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    Certainly the right thing to do but probably the booking t&c didn't create a "necessity". As a number of people have pointed out over the years the t&c usually seeks to exempt the seller from liabilities arising from unexpected events.
     
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    GWR4707, Oct 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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    Delays at Glasgow to other services then stuck behind a stopper.
     
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    BR Prototype 89001 Avocet tnt DVT 82139 seen from a blustery Shap Wells with the Avocet Achievement re - run.

     
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    Just seen with the Badger on the rear heading towards Oxenholme.
     
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