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TORBAY EXPRESS 2011 Season

Rasprava u 'What's Going On' pokrenuta od GWR, 12. Listopad 2010..

  1. Stu in Torbay

    Stu in Torbay Part of the furniture

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    GPS Navigation Engineer
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    Wasn't down to run on Sun. Dates are (off TE website) 5, 12 & 26 June3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 July7, 14, 21 & 28 August4 & 18 September
     
  2. royals pete

    royals pete Member

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    I've lost the thread here.... 26 June IS Sunday !! ?? ( I think )
     
  3. campainr

    campainr Well-Known Member

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    It is!
     
  4. ADB968008

    ADB968008 Guest

    Back to topic..

    I'm not sure what can haul this if 6024 can't do it ?

    This weekend is Tyseley openday (so 4965, 4936, 5029, 5043, 70013 and 6201 are out), WSR has 60163 then 4492, 70000, 71000 are out for repairs.
    This leaves.. 48151, 34067, 35028 all round London... of which I couldnt imagine they would be practical options.
     
  5. Paul42

    Paul42 Part of the furniture

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    17. Srpanj 2006.
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    East Grinstead
    Since the TOC is DBS the loco will have to have air brakes.
     
  6. Stu in Torbay

    Stu in Torbay Part of the furniture

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    6. Rujan 2005.
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    42
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    GPS Navigation Engineer
    Grad:
    Goodrington Bank, Paignton
    Sorry, I thought OP was referring to Sunday just gone when it was not scheduled to run. I didn't realise there was/is a problem with the 26th
     
  7. Robbo

    Robbo Member

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    Muškarac
  8. RSJim

    RSJim New Member

    Pridružen(a):
    10. Listopad 2006.
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    120
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    1
    Grad:
    Derby
    Just spoken to the Torbay people (as we were booked on this run) and they have confirmed that it is cancelled =[ . They have put a letter in the post today explaining why. Will book for another date though :)
     
  9. JMR

    JMR New Member

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    31. Svibanj 2008.
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    Ho humm. Hopefully it is a blip and the rest of the season is a success.
     
  10. Stu in Torbay

    Stu in Torbay Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    6. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    2,829
    Lajkova:
    42
    Interesi:
    GPS Navigation Engineer
    Grad:
    Goodrington Bank, Paignton
    Was it loco shortage or lack of bookings?
     
  11. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

    Pridružen(a):
    12. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    10,146
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    9,777
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Grad:
    Alderan !
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    does anyone have an update on the damage to 71000 . It was suggested that she was priming and damage was caused to two cylinders (Railway Herald I think) . 71000 website hasn't been updated yet
     
  12. JMR

    JMR New Member

    Pridružen(a):
    31. Svibanj 2008.
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    Was it loco shortage or lack of bookings?

    Letter came today from TE ltd explaining that it was locomotive related as opposed to lack of bookings or anything else. They didn't think it was appropriate to run it diesel hauled.They are offering transfers to another tour.
    Given the time that they were aware of the problem I think they made the right decision. It must be quite tough for tour operators and loco owners/support groups when these things happen though.
     
  13. buseng

    buseng Part of the furniture

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    9. Rujan 2005.
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    Muškarac
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    Retired
    Grad:
    Tilehurst, Reading, Berks.
    What's happened to 6024?
     
  14. gwr4090

    gwr4090 Part of the furniture

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    8. Kolovoz 2005.
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    Scientist (Rtd)
    Grad:
    Dorset
    Its under maintenance. Next booked turn is 3 July.
     
  15. rivetcounter

    rivetcounter New Member

    Pridružen(a):
    10. Siječanj 2011.
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    10
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    0
    They approached "Lizzie" but she is busy. What is wrong with 6024? I noticed a change of directorship with Torby company.
     
  16. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    11. Rujan 2005.
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    9,907
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    Retired-ish, Part time rail tour steward.
    Grad:
    Northwich
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The previous post states clearly 6024 is undergoing maintenance....
     
  17. SteamHawk216

    SteamHawk216 Member

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    5. Travanj 2009.
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    30
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    Muškarac
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    Retired, my occupation for the rest of my life.
    Grad:
    21C103
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Hearing it's going to be 60163 'TORNADO' showing of her Brunswick Green Livery hauling 'The Torbay Express' this coming Sunday 3rd. July. Bring it on.
     
  18. leander

    leander Member

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    40
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    Muškarac
    Grad:
    Wymington Beds
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Had a email from 71000 to day she will not be running for the forseable future as they have not found out what caused the failure
     
  19. MAPLE CHRIS

    MAPLE CHRIS Member

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    15. Srpanj 2007.
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    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Tornado left Bristol on time looks rather nice in its new livery all choc and cream stock with one maroon on the back.
     
  20. cg

    cg Well-Known Member

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    19. Listopad 2005.
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    247
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    Muškarac

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