'The Royal Duchy' 2013

Tickets were still available in 20 minutes ago on the website.

 

What will haul the others? Nunney was supposed to be ready to run the Devonian on the 15th, last I heard... So possibly it will haul this on the 16th?

 

Just at Hereford station to see number 9. We've just been told that she has failed due to a hotbox. She will return to Crewe later on.

 

Sad news indeed about union what's gonna happen tomorrow now, diesel hauled I guess hope she's repaired for next week but looks bleak for tomorrow.

 

Not a lucky piece of railway for 60009. Probably failed very close to where she lost a cork on a connecting rod a few weeks ago. Weird.

Cheers

Alan

 

'Tangmere' returns to Southall this evening at 20:22. I wonder what the chances are of
the loco running to Bristol overnight or tomorrow morning to deputise for 60009? <BJ>

 

was thinking the same at least it will still steam hauled this way but its weather the support crew can do it I guess

 

Rumour is that its to be a 47

 

Shame but not at all surprising the situation Is out there hands feel sorry for customers.

 

Not a good start to the Duchys being diesel hauled. ;-(

 

Let's hope she's OK for the 9th...

 

It is reported on the Works forum that it is a big end that has run warm. Much better than a hot box.

 

Sad news about No.9. I'm away at present but I'm booked on next week so fingers crossed.

60019 only took 8 over the banks in 2010. It was not on good form that day but never in trouble.

 

Big end was running slightly warm. Engine only stopped as a precaution. Loco run 80 miles back to to its home maintenance depot in Crewe for further inspection but are confident to be ready for this Thursday job and looking forward to next Sundays The Royal Dutchy.

 

Class 47 right time away from Bristol TM. It's rather ironic of this train
that the RTT schedule has always shown the traction as diesel. <BJ>
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U63043/2013/06/02/advanced

 

That's only because it doesn't have a steam category....

 

Yes I think we all know that by now. <BJ>

 

Looks like water/pathing stop had to be made at Exeter.

 

It appears to have been quite a trek. Over 5 hours to get from Bristol to Par including 60+ mins at Exeter and 40 mins at Plymouth. <BJ>