If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Britannia Banker 29th may - 70013 +9466

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by stephen, May 19, 2010.

Page 1 of 7
  1. stephen

    stephen Member

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2005
    Messages:
    298
    Likes Received:
    0
    Does anyone know if this trip is still going head. Tyseley - didcot returning via lickey incline

    the loco was meant to be 70013 but that failed an exam. will their be a replacement loco

    with 9466 still banking the train from bromsgrove.

    any one have tickets? or timings for this tour yet?
     
    stephen, May 19, 2010
    #1
  2. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2005
    Messages:
    9,676
    Likes Received:
    8,408
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Alderan !
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Re: Britanni Banker 29th may - 70013 +9466

    it was never 9466 Banking but 9600
     
    Sidmouth, May 19, 2010
    #2
  3. Steamage

    Steamage Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2005
    Messages:
    4,738
    Likes Received:
    1,108
    Location:
    Oxford
    Re: Britanni Banker 29th may - 70013 +9466

    As mentioned elsewhere, since it's a Vintage Trains tour, one of Tyseley's Castles would be the logical choice. I'd guess EoME would be first choice, since she's TLW's own loco, and a bit stronger than Nunney, too. The alternative would be to postpone the tour until Ollie is fixed. We will see...
     
    Steamage, May 19, 2010
    #3
  4. lewis.maddox

    lewis.maddox Member

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2008
    Messages:
    890
    Likes Received:
    48
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Visitor Engagement Manager, Severn Valley Railway
    Location:
    Worcestershire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Re: Britanni Banker 29th may - 70013 +9466

    Are there any provisional timings yet, as I am hoping to see the tour up the Lickey, after visiting the GWSR?

    Lewis
     
    lewis.maddox, May 19, 2010
    #4
  5. Steamage

    Steamage Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2005
    Messages:
    4,738
    Likes Received:
    1,108
    Location:
    Oxford
    Re: Britanni Banker 29th may - 70013 +9466

    Your best sources are the Vintage Trains website and UKsteam.info. Might be a bit early yet - have a look on Sunday evening, since UKsteam.info is often updated over the weekend.
     
    Steamage, May 19, 2010
    #5
  6. 6:05 special

    6:05 special Well-Known Member Loco Owner

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2006
    Messages:
    1,122
    Likes Received:
    6
    Location:
    Merseyside
    Don't forget "Lizzie" is currently at Tyseley. I wouldn't know if it is currently serviceable or indeed guaged for the whole route but it has certainly been up the Lickey before when it was banked by a cl66 diesel.
     
    6:05 special, May 19, 2010
    #6
  7. saltydog

    saltydog Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2008
    Messages:
    2,566
    Likes Received:
    70
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Birmingham
    The tour is going ahead with a replacement loco and 9600 will still be the banker.
     
    saltydog, May 19, 2010
    #7
  8. Jeff Albiston

    Jeff Albiston Member

    Joined:
    May 26, 2008
    Messages:
    816
    Likes Received:
    21
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    City of Chester
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Oh Good, because I'm on it.
     
    Jeff Albiston, May 19, 2010
    #8
  9. stephen

    stephen Member

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2005
    Messages:
    298
    Likes Received:
    0
    thats great news if its true to be going ahead. i thought the some of the castles where out of gauge on the cheltenham to bromsgrove route? a good replacement would be 60163 or the use of 6201

    the guy who said he is on it, have you recieved tickets or timings yet?
     
    stephen, May 20, 2010
    #9
  10. Groks212

    Groks212 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2009
    Messages:
    1,016
    Likes Received:
    787
    Location:
    Nottingham
    I'm also on it and haven't yet recieved tickets or timings Stephen.

    You'll find that 60163 is already on an excursion that day if you look at uk steam info website, plus it is only operated by DBS crews whereas the Vintage Trains excursion is crewed by WCRC.

    I look forward to seeing what replacement loco Tyseley will use :smile:

    Dave B
     
    Groks212, May 20, 2010
    #10
  11. Jeff Albiston

    Jeff Albiston Member

    Joined:
    May 26, 2008
    Messages:
    816
    Likes Received:
    21
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    City of Chester
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I didn't book the tickets, lil Bear has done the booking for 4 of us!
     
    Jeff Albiston, May 20, 2010
    #11
  12. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2005
    Messages:
    35,514
    Likes Received:
    9,194
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired-ish, Part time rail tour steward.
    Location:
    Northwich
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I understand that 6201 is now in the frame for this one...
     
    RalphW, May 20, 2010
    #12
  13. stephen

    stephen Member

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2005
    Messages:
    298
    Likes Received:
    0
    or Olton Hall?
     
    stephen, May 20, 2010
    #13
  14. Autocar

    Autocar New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2008
    Messages:
    163
    Likes Received:
    1
    If that is the case I will have to find some funds and try and find a spare ticket on this!
     
    Autocar, May 20, 2010
    #14
  15. dmr

    dmr New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    175
    Likes Received:
    4
    6201 has to be the favourite for this, its already confirmed for the open day and so there for may hopefully work a shakespeare, but that is only wild speculation which is of course banned on this forum.
     
    dmr, May 20, 2010
    #15
  16. Steamage

    Steamage Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2005
    Messages:
    4,738
    Likes Received:
    1,108
    Location:
    Oxford
    If a Castle is out of guage, then a Hall certainly is - wider over the cylinders. I'd very much like it to be Lizzie, so hope Ralph & 6:05 Special are correct.

    Mind you, it's not so long ago that a pair of Halls went up the Lickey, not to mention KEII (though banked by a diesel), so anything's possible.
     
    Steamage, May 20, 2010
    #16
  17. RA & FC

    RA & FC Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2007
    Messages:
    1,126
    Likes Received:
    411
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Gogledd Cymru
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I hope it is! Will sound nice over the Lickey...
     
    RA & FC, May 20, 2010
    #17
  18. david1984

    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2005
    Messages:
    12,910
    Likes Received:
    1,387
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Birmingham
    Castles & Halls are IN gauge at least northbound as 4965 + 5043 returned from Bristol that way Sat night/ Sun morning, it's Southbound on the Bristol line (Cam & Dursley) where the problem lies.
     
    david1984, May 20, 2010
    #18
  19. ADB968008

    ADB968008 Guest

    A Princess going tender first on the mainline at speed... how often does that happen.

    now close your mind and imagine... it could almost be a garratt :)
     
    ADB968008, May 20, 2010
    #19
  20. No.7

    No.7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2005
    Messages:
    1,625
    Likes Received:
    101
    Also booked on the tour. The three passengers in this house are all hoping that the replacement will be 5043. Second choice would be 5690.
     
    No.7, May 20, 2010
    #20
Page 1 of 7

Share This Page