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B1 (6)1306 Mayflower

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by raven_180, Feb 9, 2011.

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  1. gwr4090

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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    Mike - Slight language issue here. We try not to "break" our engines here in the UK. But there will no doubt be some "running-in" turns to find and remedy any snags, which I guess you would call "snagging".

    David
     
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    That is what I mean. I have heard different people say different things. I also like the term Test Run.
     
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    How much room do Crewe or Carnforth have? There is length of track at Washwood heath and nice little bank too. Plus a few diesels there if a load is required. I'm sure it will be adequately tested before it is let out on the big railway.
     
    KHARDS, May 18, 2012
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    Any news on when Mayflower will be arriving at the Mid Norfolk railway?
     
    pete12000, Jun 18, 2012
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    Which is why the current phrase is "shakedown trials".
     
    Fred Kerr, Jun 19, 2012
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    From the facebook page;


    61306 goes out onto the mainline in light steam being towed by a class 31 for a positioning move tomorrow morning which takes it through New Street Station
     
    KHARDS, Jul 11, 2012
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    Just in time for busy summer season!
     
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    Latest News - Devon & Cornwall Railways Blog

    (Handy link too if your into 31's and 56's)

     
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    sorry wrong thread!
     
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    On her way about 20 down leaving Brum, will put a pic up tonight.
     
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    View attachment 5083

    Cropped shot coming round the curve into Nuneaton hauled by 31601 (I think - why no number on the loco?). Not the most inspiring location but I don't know anywhere else within 20 mins walk of the station, with a small cloud obligingly covering the sun just as they come around the corner. B1 looking great even in the temporary dull.

    And a full size going away shot with a better view of the B1.

    View attachment 5084
     
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    Through Nunny? - rats - I was home today and could have seen her.

    Interesting to see the progress on the new goods avoiding line in the background.
     
    Sheff, Jul 12, 2012
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    Is this the first time for this loco on the national network since 1968?
     
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    Was on the Mainline in the 70's for a bit but has been away a long time.

    Anyway here's the phot from this morning as promised: Washwood Heath | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

    Anyone know if shes carrying a smokebox numberplate or has 61306 on the bufferbeam ? bit hard to tell with a 31 in the way.
     
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    61306, in the livery stated above, was seen this afternoon passing through Peterborough, being hauled by DCR 31.601.
     
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    She has 61306 on her bufferbeam. No smokebox numberplate. There's 2 videos of her one arriving on the MNR.
     
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    Any links if I may ask?? :)
     
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    Re: B1 (6)1306

    Thinking about the turning move on Wednesday, would I be right in thinking this was the first Steam Loco on the Kings Norton - New St via Selly Oak & Five Ways line since the 60's ?.
     
    david1984, Jul 13, 2012
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