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August 15th - Head to Head

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Big Al, Aug 9, 2012.

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  1. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Here's an interesting one in the south.

    Torbay Express Ltd - Poole to Oxford with either Britannia or DoG
    SD - London to Weymouth via Yeovil Pen Mill with Bittern (DL from Pen Mill to Weymouth)
    RTC - London to Weymouth via Soton with both Tangmere and Oliver Cromwell.

    Not much scope here for any last minute substitutions if there is a problem. So do we all book and hope for the best or take the cautious 'on the day' approach?
     
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    DOG is due to move from Bristol to Eastleigh on Monday for the Oxford Run - out via Reading - back via Swindon, Westbury and Salisbury! Different way home
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    RTC should be one of the Britannias outwards and Tangers back DH
     
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    Thanks a lot for this info Dick, really helpful! I am in Bristol next Monday for 4464, so will make an effort to see her!

    A bit of a shame the DSE has been re-routed via Westbury, although it will be a sight to see 71000 on Upton Scudamore :)

    James at SVN
     
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    Never a dull moment James when something has to go up Upton Scudamore!
     
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    I just hope there is a decent load, I think it was 8(?) coaches on the Windsor trip (plus the dead box), which didn't cause too many problems! Might even make my first visit to Upton Scudamore... if I can find a decent spot!

    James at SVN
     
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    The Steam Dreams charter is no longer heading for Weymouth. It will now terminate at Yeovil Jct.

    Thanks to uksteam for the info. <BJ>
     
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    Diesel hauled from Yeovil to Weymouth and back, 4464 to detach at PM

    James at SVN
     
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    On the Westbury side of the Upton Scudamore overbridge you can walk down to a field where the main gallery of photographers assemble. If you venture into the field try not to upset the farmer. <BJ>
     
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    Interesting. I was expecting it to be the other way around: Tangmere down to Weymouth and Ollie back up to the Smoke. I have no direct information supporting this. It's just my deduction, given that Ollie is expected to work The Royal Duchy on Sunday. Several times this summer, the loco that worked RTC's Sunday train from Bristol then worked the up Dorset Coast. Either way, a BoB and a Brit on the Sou'Western mainline is a sight, and a sound, to be relished.

    The challenge for the Lineside Brigade will be how to see all three tours at the optimum spots. The Duke at Upton Scudamore is something not to be missed, though I suspect the climb will be over very quickly.
     
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    UKsteam reckons that it is 34067 down and one of the Brit's back... Anyway, it will be nice to see either engine.

    Just on a separate note, does anyone know if 71000 has been over Upton Scudamore before? I can't remember seeing it in magazines or anyone ever mentioning it, I just wondered if it actually had? As Mark said, it will be over very quickly and will be quite a sight!

    James at SVN
     
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    Yes, with The Cathedrals Express on 20th July 2005 (and possibly other occassions). I have shots of her on Steam Age Pictures Vol. 8 on a rather gloomy summers day racing past Crofton pumping station in the morning and then romping up Upton Scudamore in the evening as though it were no more than 1 in 200!
     
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    I've managed to find a photograph of the train at Upton Scudmore. As Mark mentioned, it was on 20th July, 2005. <BJ>

    FEATURE 9
     
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    Interesting!

    If you look at the London departures, they're on top of each other - somethings got to give!........................................
     
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    Thanks both. Of course, I remember seeing this tour at Newbury and Andover (how could I forget!).

    James at SVN
     
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    Are you lookig at the right trip on the SD Website? The DCE departs 8:44, while the CE departs 9:44
     
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    Ooops! You're right...................................

    My mistake............................. :sorry: :redface: :whistle:

    Though I doubt if I'll go out for either of, same motive power, same places, duplicate shots...................................... now if Lamiel had down to work the DCE........................... then maybe!
     
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    It's steam on the main line!! Go out and enjoy it. <BJ>
     
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    Well said!

    James at SVN
     
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