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Churnet Valley in 2012

Discussie in 'Galas and Events' gestart door lil Bear, 12 dec 2011.

  1. Barrykap

    Barrykap New Member

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    That's a relief then. As long as nothing is wrong with the loco.
     
  2. chris meadowcroft

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    There was nothing wrong with the loco, the loco in general is quiet.

    The loco does not need to be worked hard when running with 33021, in fact we let the 33 do the majority of the work as 69621 is only a class 3 power classification.

    Regards

    Chris Meadowcroft
     
  3. Barrykap

    Barrykap New Member

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    Just been watching the Royal Pageant.

    Fantasy time;- Now wouldn't it be spiffing if all the Railway Pres sites got together and put on a similar 'file-past' of all or most of the pres locos in Britain? Wow!

    Must try calm down a bit now.
     
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    NeilL Well-Known Member

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    Any news on when the S160 is going to be in action. Looking forward to seeing steam going up to Cauldon Low without having assistance from the back.
     
  10. lil Bear

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    Still to do a lot of running in, we'll keep you updated as and when information is available.
     
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    Absolutely correct!
     
  12. lil Bear

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  14. lil Bear

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    With like 2 months till the Diesel Gala, is there any hints of what the visiting locomotive is? From the CVR site "The home fleet and a visitor."

    33021, 33102, Shunters? Dmu? And TBC?
    :clap2:

     
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    Any news on the S160?
     
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    Any news on what is in action on Cauldon Low services this weekend?
     
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    It was the N7 & 33021.
     
  19. lil Bear

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    Struggling to get the overhauled air pump to work correctly, which is all that is holding her back from undergoing running-in trials.
     
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    Are the loco brakes themselves air, or steam? I'm guessing air.
     

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