B1 (6)1306 Mayflower

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Mike - Slight language issue here. We try not to "break" our engines here in the UK. But there will no doubt be some "running-in" turns to find and remedy any snags, which I guess you would call "snagging".

David

 

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That is what I mean. I have heard different people say different things. I also like the term Test Run.

 

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How much room do Crewe or Carnforth have? There is length of track at Washwood heath and nice little bank too. Plus a few diesels there if a load is required. I'm sure it will be adequately tested before it is let out on the big railway.

 

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Any news on when Mayflower will be arriving at the Mid Norfolk railway?

 

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Which is why the current phrase is "shakedown trials".

 

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From the facebook page;


61306 goes out onto the mainline in light steam being towed by a class 31 for a positioning move tomorrow morning which takes it through New Street Station

 

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Just in time for busy summer season!

 

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Latest News - Devon & Cornwall Railways Blog

(Handy link too if your into 31's and 56's)

 

sorry wrong thread!

 

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On her way about 20 down leaving Brum, will put a pic up tonight.

 

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Cropped shot coming round the curve into Nuneaton hauled by 31601 (I think - why no number on the loco?). Not the most inspiring location but I don't know anywhere else within 20 mins walk of the station, with a small cloud obligingly covering the sun just as they come around the corner. B1 looking great even in the temporary dull.

And a full size going away shot with a better view of the B1.

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Through Nunny? - rats - I was home today and could have seen her.

Interesting to see the progress on the new goods avoiding line in the background.

 

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Is this the first time for this loco on the national network since 1968?

 

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Was on the Mainline in the 70's for a bit but has been away a long time.

Anyway here's the phot from this morning as promised: Washwood Heath | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Anyone know if shes carrying a smokebox numberplate or has 61306 on the bufferbeam ? bit hard to tell with a 31 in the way.

 

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61306, in the livery stated above, was seen this afternoon passing through Peterborough, being hauled by DCR 31.601.

 

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She has 61306 on her bufferbeam. No smokebox numberplate. There's 2 videos of her one arriving on the MNR.

 

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Any links if I may ask??

 

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Here.

LNER B1 61306 Mayflower arrives at the Mid-Norfolk Railway with 31601 - 12/07/2012 - YouTube

61306 Mayflower getting towed to Norfolk 12/7/2012 - YouTube

 

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Yes thats the videos I found. The top video gives a good look at 61306's new look.

 

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Thinking about the turning move on Wednesday, would I be right in thinking this was the first Steam Loco on the Kings Norton - New St via Selly Oak & Five Ways line since the 60's ?.