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Cathedrals Express with 4492: Surrey Hills-Guildford-Chippenham-Bristol 26th May

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door Steve from GWR, 2 mei 2011.

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  1. Autotank

    Autotank Member

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    Through Reading on Plat 9 about 8 or 9 minutes down after being held on Spur Junction. She really does look a treat in Garter Blue!
     
    Autotank, 26 mei 2011
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  3. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Nice pics Ron but the first coach does clash with the blue doesn't it.
     
    RalphW, 26 mei 2011
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    Seems it was stuck behind a 10 minutes late local Turbo. Crossed from the relief to the main just after a preceding HST at Tilehurst Station, So I assume it overtook said Turbo further along. Tried to take a video, but messed it up - not happy! Especially as it was a dry bit between the heavy showers.
    At least there was no box on the back.
     
    buseng, 26 mei 2011
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    alts1985, 26 mei 2011
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  6. Steve from GWR

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    Here is a video from her stop at Shalford, arriving and departing:

    [video=youtube;X4BI-mq_xvI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4BI-mq_xvI[/video]

    You'll see that they have been out and painted the lineside drain covers in a matching blue to honour her visit!
     
    Steve from GWR, 26 mei 2011
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    I only counted 12+ both tenders.
     
    B1, 26 mei 2011
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    20 down at Chippenham.

    Stood in the pouring rain for an hour, but the clouds parted for 2 mins of glorous sunshine as she shot through! One of those rare days when you remember why you bother!

    Neil.
     
    ChuffChuff, 26 mei 2011
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    Opposite is true for me after venturing out to Shrivenham. Stood for 15 minutes in lovely full sun only for the cloud and rain to roll in when the train finally appeared! Hoping for better luck with the return working...
     
    Mighty Mogul, 26 mei 2011
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    On time through Saltford between Bristol & Bath on return leg looks great in blue.
     
    MAPLE CHRIS, 26 mei 2011
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    Reported passing Steventon 19:28. <BJ>
     
    free2grice, 26 mei 2011
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  13. ADB968008

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    That is rather an interesting support coach, would fit the VSOE nicely, but the whole train had a bit of that 1960's rail tour feel to it... Maroon, green, gw and an lner loco :)
    Was nice to see something heading south through clapham on the Wimbledon side for a change today
     
    ADB968008, 26 mei 2011
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    Light was going fast at North Camp but it was worth waiting for the delayed return run. 4492 raced through with a nice blast of the deep chime whistle, the distinctive rasp of the exhaust briefly disturbing the birdsong and a flash of Red and Blue passing through the twilight. Quite a tonic after a dull day at work.
     
    green five, 26 mei 2011
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    Through Gomshall at 2115, going very well.
     
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    channel, 26 mei 2011
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    Nearly went to Tilehurst for the return but did not make it in the end, seems it was running about an hour late though. Just wondering if there was any particular reason?
     
    buseng, 27 mei 2011
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    She was not running an hour late last night - I saw her at Wokingham at 20.10 which means that she was about 20 mins late. I believe this was due to no particular reason, just loosing time on the return leg.
     
    Brunel, 27 mei 2011
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    Just going on post #32 above "Steventon 19.28" & comparing it with the scheduled times, Swindon 18.23 & Wantage Road 18.42. Also Gomshall 21.15.
     
    buseng, 27 mei 2011
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