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70000 'Britannia'

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

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  1. leander

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Any new's of the Test Run yet ??
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Seen shortly after leaving Crewe on time, video!!, 'in total darkness', a black Britannia.:doh:

    [youtube]EuI6y0rKmPY[/youtube]
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    70000 got back to Crewe OK. Should now be set for loaded test run on Wednesday.
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    She should be renamed the 'Night-Ops Britannia' with that cunning camouflage...
     
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  6. RalphW

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    You might have to clear that name with Clive Cussler.....
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    It's very foggy here in Yorkshire today.............I hope we don't have fog for the run tomorrow
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Interesting - a Class 67 on the back. Must have been a DBS operation, presumably so that the air brake could be tested?

    Regards,

    Dan
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    On my way down to Dawlish tomorrow evening I shall call in at Pilning....yes I am aware it is PITCH dark on there,purely for sound really,should be working hard. Will move down then to Worle and possibly Taunton if i can keep up (I have failed on all previous attempts to do this!)
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Videoing black locos in total darkness is the new art form Mark.....
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Yes,I have tried it in the past,they really stand out in the dark you know ;)
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    We could start a new trend here, who can find the darkest location.
     
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  13. Oakfield

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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I want to try for a silhouette shot of 70000 in black, crossing Ribblehead Viaduct, at night!
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    What about the middle of the Severn Tunnel?
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Here you go, I've saved you all the bother. Feast your eyes on this and think how much fuel you've saved ;)

    [​IMG]
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    A bit too much Photoshopping on that for my liking ...

    Richard
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Ha ha - I used to have a few like this back in the days of 'point n shoot' and lens caps!

    If you enhance this one enough you might spot my loose change ;)
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    I dont think your pocket sounds much like a brit though!? ;)

    Normally I wouldnt bother with it been at night but as I am on my way down to Devon anyway it would be daft to turn down the opportunity!

    At least when I get to Worle it wont be like the black hole of calcutta............
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Sorry - this is the best it will go:

    penny.jpg

    Richard
     
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    Re: 70000 "Britannia" at Crewe

    Damn - I've been robbed!
     
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