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70000 'Britannia'

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by 46118, Nov 24, 2009.

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  1. Steve

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Unlikely.....
     
    Steve, Nov 17, 2010
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  2. ADB968008

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Maybe I should rephrase it...

    all black fives are the same... so any of them with 70000 will do.

    :)
     
    ADB968008, Nov 18, 2010
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  3. belle1

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Back at post #225 it was suggested that there may be another test run this week. Is there any more news at the moment on when another test is planned?

    Thanks, Neil.
     
    belle1, Nov 23, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    My Guessing from details i've seen is the 1st Dec.
     
    jasonhull2000, Nov 23, 2010
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  5. RalphW

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I have also heard that it is scheduled for next Wednesday, usual times on the Carnforth circuit.
     
    RalphW, Nov 24, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Saw the brit getting its fire lit at 4pm today, probable steam test in next couple of days, and I'm 'speculating' here. so no jumping to conclusions like I do!
     
    noelist, Nov 24, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    5Z71 booked for 1st december, same times as usual
     
    pnemickey, Nov 25, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    not surprisingly uksteam.info now has 60019 substituting on 3rd December.

    70013 changed to TBA on 21st Cathedrals, but still showing both Britannia.s the following day.
     
    mikestone, Nov 26, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    What are the usual times, can't see any listed yet on UK Steam
     
    45717 Dauntless, Nov 28, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I think its been cancelled.
     
    Steve, Nov 28, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Nope, the run is still scheduled for December 1st

    Lewis
     
    lewis.maddox, Nov 28, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Coming back to Crewe just with support coach, probably on Wednesday I understand.
     
    RalphW, Nov 28, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Quote Originally Posted by Steve View Post
    I think its been cancelled.
    Nope, the run is still scheduled for December 1st

    Lewis
    That's what I'd meant in my previous post. Test run is cancelled. Didn't explain it properly. Sorry.
     
    Steve, Nov 28, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    It's alright mate, trying to be helpful :)

    Lewis
     
    lewis.maddox, Nov 28, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I was reliably informed last Saturday morning that this will certainly go ahead this Wednesday 1st December. The driver will apparently be Bill Andrew and will be his last main line steam run before he retires.

    Has anyone got details of timings yet?
     
    45717 Dauntless, Nov 29, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Times are similar (but not identical) to the aborted run on 10 November.
     
    gwr4090, Nov 29, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Many thanks for info, just do not fancy standing around too long in the current cold weather
     
    45717 Dauntless, Nov 29, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    showing on uksteam as on for weds 1st dec - no times given yet

    John
     
    JohnRobinson, Nov 29, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I have just had a message saying that Britannias fire has been lit ?. I see its now showing Carnforth to Crewe on Uk steam now so that must be why shes in steam i suppose.
     
    sgthompson, Nov 29, 2010
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I had a text this morning saying the test run had been cancelled and 70000 was returning back to Crewe. The text came from Noelist.
     
    steamingyorkshire, Nov 29, 2010
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