LE Movements and Test Runs 2013.

Simon, did you notice which way they were facing? Just curious - I don't really want to take my stills camera if they're running tender first from Willesden to the Mid Hants!

James at SVN

 

Through Chiswick just after 11am. With no tripod I tried to keep the shake down to a minimum!

 

All three looking shiny coupled together outside Southall this morning. No sign of MGR or other heavy freight for them to pull, sadly… ;-)

Simon

 

Popped to Clapham Junction to see the rare three loco movement, and all was looking good (with at least two of the locos working moderately towards the station) until a nine car SWT class 159 formation emerged from the washing plant and crawled into the yard at precisely the worst moment, with plumes of steam and whistles emerging from behind the solid wall of train! Having a little time to spare, I decided to go down to West Byfleet to rescue at least some of the occasion and had a clear view with several photos. Such are the risks we take! I may post a couple of shots soon.

 

Anybody know why 45231 is going to the Bluebell?

Don

 

Its going on hire to the Bluebell to help out services until March 2014 when it goes back out on the mainline.

 

The Fearsome Threesome on the move today at Byfleet & New Haw..................... Monster Move.............

 

Oops, sorry. A double-post and I missed your question, sorry… they were facing out of London but I'm guessing you've figured that out/missed the opportunity by now.

Simon

 

Here are the three Pacific's on their leisurely jaunt down to Hampshire. I captured them under a gloomy sky in Badshot Lea coasting down from Aldershot

 

And here is my vid of the triple header move, its a long one, but lots of good close up shots (inside some of the cabs) at Bentley




and for historical comparison, this same move (different engines) two years ago

 

I suggest you check your facts.

 

I also saw Geoff Ewans and Tom Rees,looked like a TI for each loco.

 

A couple of shots from West Byfleet - a lot of exhaust in the first for such a light move!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepgreen2009/10436461474/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepgreen2009/10436605383/

 

Great video. Very atmospheric.

 

Don't forget our correspondent Wayne - looks like he was on Braunton too!

 

ta

 

Saw a couple of videos of 60007 at York station on Tuesday and she sounded like she was missing a beat when she was reversing off to the NRM. Has she got more problems again?

 

Anyone have the times for 60163 moving from the MHR to Wimbledon tomorrow? UkSteam info site link is not working at the moment.

 

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54618/2013/10/28/advanced

Believe its this one, seems to match those posted on SE-Gen.