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Winter Cumbrian Mountain Expresses 2014

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Britfoamer, Jan 7, 2014.

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  1. Shep Woolley

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    A wonderful study of a real Gentleman-thanks for sharing Ralph
     
    Shep Woolley, Jan 24, 2014
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  2. RalphW

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    Just beat me to it, and it's good news for those of us booked on the 22nd, and also confirms thought that a '5' is not up to the task, and lets thank RTC for now giving those who want the choice of motive power, the chance to book the appropriate date.


    Not claiming credit for the picture, but it is one of those that works...
     
    RalphW, Jan 24, 2014
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  3. mike1522

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    A dream come true for so many who had hoped for 46115 to be involved on WCME's last year. It might be 2014 but here is your chance! 5699 to Start off the Series. I hope Galatea gets the 3rd one as well.
     
    mike1522, Jan 24, 2014
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    Any idea if the jubilee has had a trip though the paint shop?
     
    steam_mad, Jan 24, 2014
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  5. 26D_M

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    See post #18, unanswered.
     
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  6. phil.sez

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    Still shining in red today.
     
    phil.sez, Jan 24, 2014
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    A good prelude of what is to come.
     
    mike1522, Jan 25, 2014
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  8. Fred Kerr

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    Nice bit of film - pity you just missed Les Nixon falling off the wall in your sequence but you captured the main event !

    Interesting that the tractive effort of the Scot at 33150 lb is slightly above that of that old war-horse 4472 (at 32910 lb) and just below that of the trusty V2 (at 33730 lb) and above that of the Brits (at 32150 lb)
     
    Fred Kerr, Jan 25, 2014
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    The duo of 61264 leading and 45407 went through Blackrod a minute or so down looking good. No headboard and a pleasant dawn sky.[​IMG]
     
    26D_M, Jan 25, 2014
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  10. RalphW

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    Caught a few out by not stopping at the Broughton loop so in Carnforth 23 early.
     
    RalphW, Jan 25, 2014
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  12. 981smithy

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    Footage of the pair sounding superb on the outward leg at Bay Horse and Shap Wells.



    Hope you enjoy.
     
    981smithy, Jan 25, 2014
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    And all three are well below the much smaller K4 at 36,598lb. But T.E. Is no real guide to the amount of h.p. achievable. And this is where the steam locomotive starts to become even more interesting.
     
    242A1, Jan 25, 2014
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  14. RalphW

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    Nice shots Phil, I was going to comment on YouTube but I sign in to the stupid system but it still won't let me comment.:mad:
     
    RalphW, Jan 25, 2014
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    Great clips. Only a personal view, of course, but a big train double headed really does provide the kind of spectacle that Shap (and Ais Gill) both deserve. It strikes me that this is also a surefooted way of getting over both without any fuss.
     
    Big Al, Jan 25, 2014
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    Here's my contribution from Bay Horse & Scout Green
     
    Mike30A, Jan 25, 2014
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    And another one from Bay Horse and Shap Wells;

     
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    Footage of the pairing at Scorton,Shap Summit, Cumwhinton and Birkitt Common . New DVD For Sale 'Mainline Steam 2013' £10 incl P&P

    http://tiny.cc/zo9v9w


     
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    Impressive. Find the right location, set the scene up, keep the camera still and let the subject matter do the talking. Sometimes simple is best which is not to say that getting to the location is simple!
     
    Big Al, Jan 25, 2014
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    Thanks Al, the weather played its part in choice and set up today with it being so blustery at Shap and Birkitt .
     
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