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6201 and the Jubilee Pageant

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by campainr, May 26, 2012.

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  1. Dan Cross

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    Excellent coverage for the 6201 group and Mojo got a mention, well done.
    Have to say, Royalist or not, the whole event along with the British weather, makes you somewhat proud!
     
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  2. Ben Vintage-Trains

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    Back at home. Just watched the BBC's coverage - bit of a lump in the throat. Think I'll give Sky a miss - It just goes to show how much they read my press-releases! lol

    Thanks to WCR, Net Rail, BTP, LT, Jules from the Padgeat, etc. who worked to overcome increadible odds to make this happen. Oh, and thants to the 6201PELS for lendig us "Lizzie" for the day, but I think they got their fair share of publicity!

    Clive - you're buying the coffee in the morning!

    6201 and L94 depeart Tyseley in the am for Railfest. So much for a quiet bank-holiday weekend!

    Right, what's next?
     
    Ben Vintage-Trains, Jun 4, 2012
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    Thanks so much Ben for organising this event.......very much appreciated.........
     
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    She looked superb on the bridge. I did wonder why she had to move backwards immediately... couldn't have ben a desperate need to clear the track?


     
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    I think it added to the moment. She had been there a while, and it drew attention to her at the critical moment with the TV cameras on her as the Queen went by, rather than appearing as a static exhibit.

    John
     
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    We enjoyed exchanging whistles with Lizzie at Cholsey yesterday - she made a lovely sight.

    Here's a picture of Ivor running round and Lizzie storming through on the Up Main - Wall Photos | Facebook
     
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    Quote from Ben Fogle in the Telegraph
    "One of the most magnificent sights was the arrival of the Princess Elizabeth steamer in the middle of the river blowing her whistles, sending a thick plume of smoke and steam into the grey sky. There was a great roar of approval from the manpowered section."


    John
     
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  10. Dan Hill

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    Even Ben Fogle is more informed than Sky.
     
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    That's not difficult.
     
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    Excellent stuff, she certainly did us proud on the bridge and put in a good word for steam, magnificent stuff
     
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    There was a train coming! We needed get off the bridge, but it did add to the moment I think.
     
    Ben Vintage-Trains, Jun 5, 2012
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    Here's my shot of 6201 at South Stoke - awful, awful light, but at least we just managed to dodge the rain. It started pouring a few minutes after she passed. Nice to see so many shots of the special despite the weather.

    6201 sounded superb - well done to all involved.

    Jubilee Special | Flickr - Photo Sharing!


    STEVE
     
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    I don't think this clip has been posted, it has 6201 coming onto the bridge, some shots of her sitting there with CM clearly visible, and then leaving with her salute..

    [youtube]uczx6F0-GpI&start=166[/youtube]
     
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    I have to say that watching the video above and the TV footage I've never seen a steam loco get a round of applause or cheering.
     
    Dan Hill, Jun 6, 2012
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    Almost a week late but here is my photograph of the two 'Lizzies' together last Sunday:

    Lizzie meets Lizzie | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

    Many thanks to everyone involved in putting on a really good show despite the weather!
     
    BR 73082, Jun 8, 2012
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  20. Ben Vintage-Trains

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    Folks - I need your help.

    Both VT and 6201PELS need a good couple of pictures of Lizzie on the bridge to use in our brochure, etc.

    If anyone would be willing to share, please email me a high-res copy to ben@vintagetrains.co.uk

    Regards.

    Ben
     
    Ben Vintage-Trains, Jun 13, 2012
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