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6201 on the S&C 26th March 2011

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by belle1, Mar 11, 2011.

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  1. Shep Woolley

    Shep Woolley Well-Known Member Friend

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    You have caught Lizzie well there Henry, rods up too!!
     
    Shep Woolley, Mar 27, 2011
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    Just for you Shep
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    henrywinskill, Mar 27, 2011
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  3. FlyingScotsman4472

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    FlyingScotsman4472, Mar 27, 2011
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  4. RalphW

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    Just found this,

    Lancaster 70mph.

    [youtube]px--OB9k_fU[/youtube]
     
    RalphW, Mar 28, 2011
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  5. osprey

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    Like a dose of salts.................doing what it should do.........excellent find.....
     
    osprey, Mar 28, 2011
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  6. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Precisely, there is also one through Acton Bridge but embedding is not allowed on this one.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JTrGQMegHs

    Pity he started shooting a bit late but even so very impressive, and note the number of people on the platform.
     
    RalphW, Mar 28, 2011
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  7. osprey

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    How do you do it?....another blinder..............might be some lung problems with that one though...........
     
    osprey, Mar 28, 2011
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  8. efiste2

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    Apparentley 78 mph through Acton Bridge and the Platform was busy, and as ralph has said even faster on the southbound trip through warrignton.........
     
    efiste2, Mar 28, 2011
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  9. RalphW

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    I think you will find the official speed was 75 in both cases, and southbound at Warrington we stopped, maybe you mean Wigan....
     
    RalphW, Mar 28, 2011
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  10. Enterprise

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    Enterprise, Mar 28, 2011
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  11. campainr

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    I think you mean Wigan - speed through Warrington was 0mph! I have some video of the S&C and Langho climbs, as well as tearing back through Wigan. Still a lot of noise from back in the 4th coach!
     
    campainr, Mar 28, 2011
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  12. efiste2

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    Sorry mate yes it was Wigan, I forget the Train stopped at Warrington to allow a couple of passenegrs off!!!
     
    efiste2, Mar 28, 2011
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  13. campainr

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    Here is my video of the climb to Ais Gill summit and Langho as well as that run through Wigan on the return.

    [video=youtube;1bgCCqqzA0o]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bgCCqqzA0o[/video]
     
    campainr, Mar 29, 2011
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  14. belle1

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    Thanks for posting up the onboard video, I have had problems trying to upload the outward run with onboard footage from Lancaster and the climb of Shap so at present I am uploading part 2 the return run. At the rate it's going it may be ready by tomorrow morning...

    I know there are a number of members on here who are part of the footplate, support and train crew, how were things from the sharp end on the day?

    Thanks, Neil.
     
    belle1, Mar 29, 2011
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  15. Ben Vintage-Trains

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    Well that was a day and a half! All in all an excellent day, despite a few water-hurdles. Remember, if it was easy, everyone would do it!
    As JS mentioned the wreath was for Pat - all our best wishes to Ray. Thoughts for Thursday.
    Apart from a couple of slips northbound, Lizzie didn't put a foot wrong - the 6201 Society should be proud of her performance and the way she was turned out - I haven't seen her look better.
    For the record, the Legend was swinging the shovel southbound! Not only did he make a dent in the coal, but he dinged a perfectly good shovel as well.
    The water situation at Hellified was unfortunate. The points issue only compounded the problem – we probably would have been ok and made up the time.

    A big thanks to all who came with us and those who turned out to take pics and give us a wave.

    Gentlemen, great to meet you and you are welcome to the Bacon Rolls – anytime!

    See everyone next Saturday for a Hall and a Castle to see a King!
     
    Ben Vintage-Trains, Mar 29, 2011
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    Yes, I'll be back for another of those bacon rolls before long. A great day out.
     
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    belle1, Mar 29, 2011
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  18. FlyingScotsman4472

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    FlyingScotsman4472, Mar 30, 2011
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  19. charlie harry

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    Not sure i will! Spent all of sunday on the sh####r.
     
    charlie harry, Mar 30, 2011
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  20. Ben Vintage-Trains

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    So that's where you were hiding.....not that anyone noticed your absence on the footplate.

    Didn't ur breakfast come from the support coach?
     
    Ben Vintage-Trains, Mar 30, 2011
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