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  1. Oswald T Wistle
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    The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24

    Over to Leyland in plenty of time, I was third person on the platform and the first to set up a tripod - its the early worm that catches . . . ?...
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 19, 2024 at 8:51 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos 2024

    Why I was particularly miffed was this is a spot that I have visited only infrequently. After checking my records I find that the last time I was...
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 19, 2024 at 11:51 AM in forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos 2024

    After my "digit" problems at Diggle the day got worse. Mrs W & I set off (in plenty of time) to video the return at Todmorden or Walsden; there...
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 18, 2024 at 12:27 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos 2024

    The pressure was on Mrs W had booked a hairdressing appointment at 12.30. She has a lady who comes to the house and also cuts my hair and Oswald...
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:18 PM in forum: What's Going On
  6. Oswald T Wistle
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    Saphos 2024

    Thanks
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 17, 2024 at 9:57 AM in forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos 2024

    Anyone know why it was 52L leaving Hereford?
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 17, 2024 at 9:37 AM in forum: What's Going On
  8. Oswald T Wistle
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    The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24

    That's all down to that very naughty Shep Woolley, he told me that the WD stood for "Wonderful Deodorant." I've since found out that it's short...
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 16, 2024 at 11:13 AM in forum: What's Going On
  9. Oswald T Wistle
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    The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24

    You got a thoroughly deserved break in the weather at Selside and the light in the exhaust was stunning.
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 15, 2024 at 5:58 PM in forum: What's Going On
  10. Oswald T Wistle
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    The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24

    I had hoped to watch Tangmere today as this is only her third trip north over the S&C. The first, 14 Feb 2004, piloted by 76079, was the 13 coach...
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 15, 2024 at 2:15 PM in forum: What's Going On
  11. Oswald T Wistle
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    The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24

    Despite having a full can of WD40, Oswald stayed at home and left it to the hardier types.
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 15, 2024 at 2:01 PM in forum: What's Going On
  12. Oswald T Wistle
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    The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24

    Every Sunday afternoon Mrs W calls round to see her mother who lives nearby and so she would not be accompanying me on a trip out. In fairness...
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 14, 2024 at 6:20 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    Jacobite 2024

    Thanks, facts are always better than assumptions and speculation.
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 14, 2024 at 7:07 AM in forum: What's Going On
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    Northern Belle 2024

    In recent weeks on its return journey the Northern Belle has omitted the Appleby stop, gained more time to Aisgill, cut short the Hellifield stop,...
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 13, 2024 at 9:12 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    Lakelander Tours 2024

    The day dawned grey but dry, the forecast for further north was either drizzle or showers. Today promised no fewer than 3 trains, with steam...
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 13, 2024 at 2:14 PM in forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos 2024

    RTT now showing next Wednesday’s White Rose outbound via Standedge rather than the Hope Valley.
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 12, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    Jacobite 2024

    That’ll be £73.50! Well, that’s what mine said last week for one filling.
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 12, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024

    Well it was a dry day and I made my way over to Leyland to watch 45407 and the ECS for the forthcoming GBXVI move from Carnforth to Southall. As...
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 11, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    LE movements, ECS and test runs 2024

    Yesterday was a foul day with brutish northwesterly winds and torrential rain. Today the wind had dropped, veered to the south and the rain was...
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 10, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    Saphos 2024

    Times now on RTT for Saturday’s Lakelander to return via the S&C.
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 7, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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    Northern Belle 2024

    Rather than pointing it out on an open forum perhaps a private message to James Shuttleworth might be more appropriate?
    Post by: Oswald T Wistle, Apr 7, 2024 in forum: What's Going On
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