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3rd April 'Moonraker' 5043 to Salisbury

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Nick Gough, Mar 27, 2010.

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  1. saltydog

    saltydog Part of the furniture

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    One thing to remember is that Tyseley Loco's are turned out in immaculate condition thanks to a bunch of guys who are all well over sixty, in fact I'm the youngest of the bunch at 64. What's more the majority of them only do one day a week due to the distances they have to travel to get to Tyseley.
    Not bad for a bunch of guy's that should be enjoying their retirement, but instead take a great pride in turning out a loco in perfect condition every other week.
     
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    My Dad prefers the Duchess looking a bit streaky and grimy seen as he spent his childhood on Rugby station and then they all looked like that!!
     
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    Finally uploaded my video of this tour to the tube, link in my signature below.
     
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    Aother splendid performance by 5043 on Saturday, despite all the bridge clearance restrictions between Basingstoke and Salisbury - it was a case of repeatedly accelerating up to 75 then braking hard for the next bridge. A highlight was the energetic and noisy climb away from the Banbury stop through Cropredy and Fenny Compton, and the fast run on to Leamington. Banbury-Leamington was completed inside even time.

    David
     
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  5. D1059

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    Thanks to those responsible for the tour

    I and a whole load of others got well and truely caught out at Didcot with an HST that left alongside 5043

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    STEVE
     
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