46233 Duchess of Sutherland.

Reported heading north of Derby.

 

Just appeared on the PMR Tours webpage:

IMPORTANT MESSAGE


THIS TOUR WILL RUN
AS BOOKED

46233 'Duchess of Sutherland'
has sucessfully completed a mainline 'light engine' test run.

Therefore the date and times are as quoted on the boarding letter
that has been sent to those who have booked tickets, and also on this page.




Good news. And a great trip in less than 48 hours! Can't wait!

Peter, on a warm sunny Manchester evening
Zenfolio | Peter Hewitt's Transport Pictures

 

Looked very well and smart when passing at Staveley a little early, was terrific coming through Chesterfield station on the way back, fantastic, well done to all concerned,
Wardy.
A couple of pics of todays run added.

 

Oh dear - the headboard "fell off"

 

Hey Frank, they must have stopped between Dore & Chesterfield to let Mr. Adobe put it back on., good shot though.
Wardy

 

And took the lamp bracket with it!

 

Yes, nice shot Frank and you, clearly, had done your homework well to manage to catch the Duchess with a naked smokebox front! (God forbid!!) Indeed, there's a rumour abounding that a certain someone, who might even be a 'mod' on this forum - and who appears to have a particular problem with those who fail to concur entirely with his own points of view, but persistently insists upon impressing such opinions upon the rest of us (whether we wish to hear them, or not) - had been recruited to follow the train, in order to make sure that the poor old top lamp bracket bolts didn't commit suicide en-route as a result of all the adverse criticism levelled at what they were supporting. (Not sure the name was Adobe, 'though!)

 

All of which more eloquently explains why we are known as "trainspotters" far more than anything I could say

 

Just browsing Flickr and found this, 46233 Duchess Of Sutherland | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
The green is growing on me, help!

 

Troll, troll!

 

Just who is it that you feel has a problem with the colour?? Certainly not this writer and, quite probably, no other previous contributors to this thread.

Indeed, historically, in respect of any critics of the latest livery incarnation, I might submit that the PMRT should look a little closer to home for any answer! (Postal voting? .... I won't even go there!!)

As regards the latter part of your statement, I feel fairly convinced that other readers would find any further comment to be totally superfluous!

 

why the headboard edited off?

 

No comment then.. (none needed!)

 

Headboard or no headboard, here's to a good run tomorrow!

 

just asking why someone would put a downer on a good run

 

Because the loco looks better au naturel - but if it upsets those intent in crawling into dark orifi - then its no skin off my nose anyway, as there are plenty of shots complete with bit of steel plate attached

Oh - and Ralph - its my choice whether to edit or not - so if you don't like it - do move on!