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Z48 - 10th May 2014 - A Tribute to The Great Western Railtour

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door Ben Vintage-Trains, 19 dec 2013.

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  1. 6136

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    I was on the Cheltenham Flyer and at one point on the return leg we were 61mins early. We were bookd on the relief from Paddington to Reading and allowed 57mins. We actually got the main and, if my memory serves, were through Reading in about 33 mins. Fantastic run. I'm on this one too and I'm content to just see what happens.
     
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  2. Steamage

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    We've got used to VT "special" trains receiving conservative paths then running well ahead of schedule. The important question for me is whether they'll leave Bristol at the booked time, or "go when ready" if the on-board planners see a gap? I guess I'll just have to get to my chosen spot in plenty of time...
     
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  3. MellishR

    MellishR Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Despite several runs behind the Earl locomotive, I had never thought about Mount Edgcumbe and its human Earl until yesterday, when I opted for the Tamar cruise during the layover for the Anniversary Express -- and it took us past Mount Edgcumbe Park.
     
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  4. LMarsh1987

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    No steam unfortunately today, but a Western making good time through Lapworth

     
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  5. Phil K

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    Been told on board we need to be back onboard for a retimed 1500 departure for the steam portion.

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    Uncle Arthur's usual little white lie to try and avoid waiting for latecomers. Still 1510 on RTT.

    Have a great ride back and hope you beat Nunney to Bristol!

    Peter in a rainy Manchester, wishing he was with you all, but it wasn't to be
    http://pjhtransportpix.zenfolio.com/
     
    pjhliners, 10 mei 2014
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    I can't imagine the controllers allowing a steam tour to depart from Plymouth just 4 mins before a Plymouth - Padd HST. <BJ>
     
    free2grice, 10 mei 2014
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  8. free2grice

    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

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    The 1Z48 is booked to depart from Bristol 4 mins after the 18:30 BTM - Padd HST. We'll have to wait and see how it pans out.
    The 1Z52 hauled by D1015 arrived safely at Plymouth 5 mins late at 12:38. <BJ>
     
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  9. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Happy for the pessimists to suggest their own scenarios. If our onboard announcement says we leave at 3 pm then I'm happy to believe it. What matters is not RTT but what FGW says is ok. So for me,all bets are off.
     
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  10. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    .......and that included two TPWS stops plus the Hele barriers out of action.
     
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  11. Phil K

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    Will be departing as soon as possible after the 1504 Padd, but hopefully before 1510.
     
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  12. Phil K

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    Departed Plymouth 1506
     
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    As expected, 1Z48 following 1A89 from Plymouth. <BJ>
     
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    And the XC to York left Plymouth on time, so looks like that loop stop will be required. RTT now showing 1 min late passing Dainton Tunnel.
     
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  15. Phil K

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    And were through Dawlish Warren without stopping
     
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  16. KentYeti

    KentYeti Guest

    17.17 into BTM if 5043 runs as well as 5029 did in from Taunton yesterday?
     
    KentYeti, 10 mei 2014
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  17. Phil K

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    Here's hoping!

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  18. KentYeti

    KentYeti Guest

    From RTT and my gradient profile book it looks like they are running along rather nicely at the maximum permitted speed.
     
    KentYeti, 10 mei 2014
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  19. KentYeti

    KentYeti Guest

    Oh. I was 15 seconds out in my estimate! LOL.

    RTT show arrival at 17.16 ¾.
     
    KentYeti, 10 mei 2014
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    1964 133 min
    2014 130 min
     
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