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Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by steam_mad, Jul 29, 2013.

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  1. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Surely RA1 was the most restricted with only RA1 locos allowed on it. A route with RA9 classification could have any loco use it.
     
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    Are there any lines under RA5 on the modern network ?, seems to be a case now of if 37's can't go there, nothing can.
     
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    That is correct nowadays. Route availability is now numbered 1 to 10 with 10 being the least restricted (like the WCML) and as already said, 1 being the most restricted.
    There are a couple of lines in Scotland currently on RA3, the most notable of which is Georgemas-Wick, which nothing larger than a 37 is allowed down.
     
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    Apologies ! You're correct as I had inverted the route restrictions. In essence no locomotive could operate on a line with a route classification lower than that of the locomotive concerned and RA1 was thereby the most restricted.
     
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    Senior moment?............
     
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    Meanwhile, back on board, anyone know how the tour's progressing plse?
     
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    60009 passed Elgin at 1055 and climbed purposefully past Lhanbryde, though with no visible exhaust.

    No steam for a year through there, then two A4 hauled trains in a couple of days.... :)
     
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    Climbing out of Barrhill and coasting up to Glenwhilly Wednesday and the man that made it all happen Tuesday. DSC08552.JPG

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    No - late night / early morning !
     
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    Its been slightly frustrating chasing my first Scottish part of teh Great Britian but oh boy what a pay off this morning at the Horseshoe curve, my very very lucky first visit, others were saying the best conditions in 20 years here. 62005 heading back to Edinburgh ontime.

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    Jammy sod! :) I didn't realise the sun ever shone on this location.
     
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    Whilst it's good to give credit, don't forget the many behind the driver without whom he would do nothing.....:)
     
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    The A4 on todays leg can be viewed passing our new webcam at Balmossie, due 1620
    www.railcam.org.uk
     
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    Don't worry I don't.
     
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    Just amazed how good the weather has been bearing in mind the past winter and spring.
     
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    Scotland's full of surprises - including the sun; it has been reported that some places actually get MORE sunshine than Manchester ! ;)
     
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    That's not surprising........
     
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    Oi you watch it......;)
     
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    He's only stating the truth................................ isn't he?....................................... :eek:
     
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