Xmas Thames Dee, 6201, 19/12/09

Suprised there's not more phots yet considering the conditions and people about at Bescot, DB/Riveira really do need to address that shambles of a rake mind, if i was general public i woulden't be too impressed with a tatty MK1/2 rake with FIVE different liveries (Blood n Custard, Blue n Cream, Maroon , Choc n Cream & All over Blue), attracting non enthusiasts is all about presentation, a well looked after uniform rake (colour is irrelevant) would help no ends.

 

I think today, whether the heating and (by now) lighting work might be more important that uniform external appearance to passengers! That said, the exterior does of course form the first impression but thread-bare seats, dirty floors and toilets and non-working heating and lighting will make the greater long term impression, especially on the fairer sex if they have been "dragged" along.

I think the condition of coaching stock is a big issue in the steam business generally, mainline and heritage railways - locos are a vital ingredient and make the "business" but the fact the paying passengers travel in the coaches should never be forgotten.

Steven

 

Nice one Ralph, love the clip at Longport, really giving it some. :smt023

 

Here's a still of Lizzie at Chester from my video which will be uploaded on Sunday.

 

Great video @RalphW, and great pics to those who have shared! I'll upload mine later if i get chance!

 

Ralph W. that last clip won't load up for viewing.

 

Try THIS.

She certainly shifted the cows.

 

My video offering from yesterday now uploaded to YouTube;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_SgfEdY8lU

 

My pictorial offerings: taken at 11.07 from my Uncle's back garden at Cross Green, Featherstone just outside Wolverhampton.

 

Very nice glennr - low angle and lighting hides the mixed coaching stock nice and produces a spectacular shot!

Steven