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    Torbay Express 2015

    I agree. As an ex Taunton West Station SB booking lad, 29 minutes is extraordinary with 12 on. In steam days, 40 minutes was allowed between...
    Post by: 83B, Jul 24, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    'Weymouth Seaside Express'. Sunday, 26th July, 2015

    Bristol-Weymouth-Bristol with steam both ways! As Mary Hopkins once sang. [ATTACH]
    Post by: 83B, Jul 22, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    CathEx to Scotland 5-7 July 2015

    I think Buseng has hit the nail on the head. Although many who don't care will have accepted that a diesel on the back in here to stay, steam fans...
    Post by: 83B, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Clan Line Farewell 30th June

    Now that's what you call clag! I cam almost smell the sulpher in my Camberley office !!
    Post by: 83B, Jun 30, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Steam Banking up Shap

    I remember clearly, the bankers at Exeter St David's. I went there for my first ever trainspotting event in April 1960 from my home in Taunton...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 29, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    Deceased Steam Drivers

    I stumbled over this superb video which includes a Riley's Black 5 from Alton to Kidderminster following the failure of the rostered locomotive....
    Thread by: 83B, Jun 29, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: Steam Traction
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    VT - 4965: The Welsh Marches 29th August

    Ah. You have a good point. They said February was going to be a snowy, frosty, wintry month. It wasn't. Their forecasts generally for the short...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 22, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Clan Line Farewell 30th June

    "100mph was not common place but it happened right from when the MNs were brought into service. Drivers took the risk over the 85 mph speed limit...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 22, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Clan Line Farewell 30th June

    Post by: 83B, Jun 22, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    VT - 4965: The Welsh Marches 29th August

    Judging from the weather forecast for the next 4 weeks, fire risk may dictate what happens. There are going to be very hot and dry conditions...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 22, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    Clan Line Farewell 30th June

    I thought of Mr Yeti today when I read an extract from the Southern Region Working Timetable for 1961 in which it states quite clearly that the...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 22, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    ORR to Reduce Mainline Train Lengths - the end of 12/13/14 coach trains

    As I posted earlier, this is no longer the case. It runs without a diesel more than it runs with one. And what is more, it is there not to shove...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 19, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    ORR to Reduce Mainline Train Lengths - the end of 12/13/14 coach trains

    Just a thought. This suggested 11 coach maximum may only apply to West Coast. It is hard to imagine the ruling, should it happen, effectively...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 19, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    ORR to Reduce Mainline Train Lengths - the end of 12/13/14 coach trains

    That's what they said about the Wootton Bassett SPAD if you recall. You can check that out on this forum. To dismiss this in the way you have is...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    ORR to Reduce Mainline Train Lengths - the end of 12/13/14 coach trains

    Oh dam! Are you saying I was beaten to it? Never mind. Great story though, although the impact should it be imposed, will be significant for...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    ORR to Reduce Mainline Train Lengths - the end of 12/13/14 coach trains

    So, Belmond "ALWAYS" has a diesel on the back. WRONG. Most trains now run without a diesel. Even when a is provided it is generally used for...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    ORR to Reduce Mainline Train Lengths - the end of 12/13/14 coach trains

    Yes, but I am sure those who will be spending hundreds of thousands of pounds on Clan Line during its temporary retirement for overhaul, will be...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    ORR to Reduce Mainline Train Lengths - the end of 12/13/14 coach trains

    Oh my God! I have just read in the latest Steam Railway that ORR is likely to impose a maximum trailing load, including support coach and barrier...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
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    The Cotswold Venturer - June 13th.

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    Post by: 83B, Jun 15, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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    The Cotswold Venturer - June 13th.

    How times have changed. Back in August 1964 my brother and I went north with Scotland Railrover tickets. And a brilliant 14 days followed with...
    Post by: 83B, Jun 15, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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