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  1. GWRman
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    Saphos Trains' The Lakelander- 29/08/20

    My first trip with Saphos will be on Saturday, too. After all the lockdown madness I am looking forward to having an almost "normal" day out,...
    Post by: GWRman, Aug 27, 2020 in forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos Trains' The Lakelander- 29/08/20

    I too would like to know about the formations. I assume that Dining is in the Mk1s, with First and Standard classes being in the Mk2s. Can anyone...
    Post by: GWRman, Aug 27, 2020 in forum: What's Going On
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    Fellsman 2020

    Highly unlikely to be a hot axlebox. BR Standards have roller bearings throughout, and any failure of those is likely to be more destructive than...
    Post by: GWRman, Aug 20, 2020 in forum: What's Going On
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    RTC 2020

    I have been advised from a friend of a friend "in the know", that 6233 "definitely won't be" hauling the The Royal Duchy at the end of the month....
    Post by: GWRman, Aug 18, 2020 in forum: What's Going On
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    RTC 2020

    Was booked on this, it has been cancelled by RTC:
    Post by: GWRman, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: What's Going On
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    Nunney Castle

    I don't see how stopping for a blow up is the fault of a locomotive? Going back to the point I was trying to make earlier... Crew unfamiliarity.
    Post by: GWRman, Dec 30, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Nunney Castle

    I think people must remember that quite often (in fact, most of the time) it wasn't the loco that "failed" or "steamed poorly", it was in fact...
    Post by: GWRman, Dec 29, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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    5029: Latest News

    Leaking stays I've heard!
    Post by: GWRman, Nov 13, 2013 in forum: Steam Traction
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    'Torbay Express' 2013

    According to the brochure the locos are expected to be 5029, 4464, 70000 and 34046. I have been told in good faith that 5029 is likely to haul...
    Post by: GWRman, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    The Great Britain V - 2012

    Re: The Great Britain V - 2012? Took me a while to find the thread... First change (of many) is 5029 will now be hauling 6023s section from...
    Post by: GWRman, Nov 27, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    The Marches, Saturday Nov 26th

    Post by: GWRman, Nov 26, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    The Marches, Saturday Nov 26th

    Saw both at Shrewsbury this evening, a lot of blowing off in the station which I feel could have been avoided with correct boiler management. My...
    Post by: GWRman, Nov 26, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    Bath Spa Express 14092011

    I've heard the same. It amazes me that these locos used to go from London to Edinburgh on one tender but can't make Poole to Bristol....
    Post by: GWRman, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    WEYMOUTH SEASIDE EXPRESS

    I would imagine that it's one set of valve rings not fully expanding when the regulator is first opened. I've noticed it on quite a few GW engines.
    Post by: GWRman, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    WEYMOUTH SEASIDE EXPRESS

    According to a friend on the train, the fireman wasn't doing all that well from the start and one of the support crew took over/showed him how to...
    Post by: GWRman, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    WEYMOUTH SEASIDE EXPRESS

    See the first post, Ben is in the know, I'm sure his info is correct.
    Post by: GWRman, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    WEYMOUTH SEASIDE EXPRESS

    Is it true 5029 is now doing this Sunday's train due to gauging issues with 6024?
    Post by: GWRman, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    'THE CORNISHMAN' with 5029 - July 10th

    Now going via new times as on uksteam, but now via Kemble (water, depart 1629), Swindon (run round, depart 1705 tender first) via Bath, arrive at...
    Post by: GWRman, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    TORBAY EXPRESS 2011 Season

    I've heard on the grapevine that it has been cancelled, although my source isn't always reliable.
    Post by: GWRman, Jun 20, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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    Cathedrals Express to Bristol, Thu 23rd June, t0623a

    60019/4492, I believe, is having it's annual exam at the moment.
    Post by: GWRman, Jun 20, 2011 in forum: What's Going On
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