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Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by Victor, Feb 11, 2015.

  1. Victor

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    The Finsbury Park "Mighty Machine" 55003 Meld has returned to the mainline.:Saywhat::Jawdrop: Yes, MELD.
    https://royalscotsgrey.wordpress.com/2015/02/09/55-022-repaint-completed/
     
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    Dreadful! Looks an absolutley top drawer job now when can we see it on a rake of blue and greys?
     
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    As the launch into service is set for 01.04.15 (or so I have been told), I would gone for 55023 SHERGAR, keeping within the race horse theme.
     
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    55009 was supposed to have carried a Shergar namplate during its long overhaul during the '90s. Maybe its 55015's turn now?!
     
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    Wowzer! Have to say I was wondering what was meant when they said Deltic 22 would return in an 'iconic' livery. It really does look ruddy fabulous!
     
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    I don't think we'll see it out of Scotland unfortunately, Mr Walker has had it on hire up Glasgow way for quite a long time now, who knows how long the work will last. It all pays the bills.............but I'd love to see it, both engines, good load, galloping down the ECML
     
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    Think theres a few of us that'd like that Victor!
     
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    Given that the pattern of work up there is usually 3 or 4 days busy then a week or more off, surely there should be space in the schedule for a mainline tour or two? Is it that the days she is required are not known long in advance?
     
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    Scarborough Spa Express anyone???? The Scottish work is weekend, the SSE midweek. Maybe the light engine movement costs are prohibitive.
     
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    Is it worth risking the bread and butter work for a day of cake ?
     
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