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Cath Ex Southend - Bristol 16th March

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  1. Western Venturer

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    Left Swindon 85 down... did it water/coal at Swindon??
     
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    Not much time in Bristol for the passengers, also puts a squeeze on servicing the loco. Wonder if it is still sticking to a 16.35 departure?
     
    Robbo, Mar 16, 2013
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    Why is it so behind schedule? Seems like operational/signal hold up issues.
     
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    Western Venturer, Mar 16, 2013
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    Not sure why there was a 30 minute delay departing from Acton Yard as both Clan Line and The Cathedrals Express arrived there on time as scheduled and appeared ready to go at the appointed time. A few more shots:

    Waiting

    Not Long Now

    Steam Dreams

    Joining The Mainline
     
    ian14, Mar 16, 2013
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  7. 6029 King Stephen

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    Very interesting that Nick, I haven't seen it before.

    I looked for the return trip by searching Bristol and Bath, but it didn't show up. Can you tell me how I would find that info?
     
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    Taken from the Realtime Trains site - looks like Diesel Hauled return:

    1635 Bristol Temple Meads to Southend Central
    [h=5]Schedule Information[/h]
    • STP schedule UID U54588, identity
    • Runs SO on 16/03/2013 only
    • TSC 72030304

    [h=5]Operational Information[/h]
    • Schedule from CIF
    • Timed for 75mph
    • Diesel locomotive, trailing load 420 tonnes

    [h=5]Realtime Information[/h]
    • Train ID 81134G1T16
    • Activated 16/03/2013 13:30
    • Updated 18:18 UTC



    This train has been cancelled due to a problem with a steam locomotive (ME)

    Realtime Trains

    To find this I did an advanced search and searched for "Non-Passenger trains" going through Reading.

    Anybody able to confirm whats going on?
     
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    Train has been retimed due to late arrival see post 24 above including a link.
     
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    Sorry everyone! My mistake! Last Tweet that I can see on the site - On time to plan B timings... 30mins down on original timings. Just left bath
     
    dublo6231, Mar 16, 2013
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    South West General Rail Group on Yahoo.

    35028 Swindon 18:06 James Line
    6:16 pm
    35028 pulls into Swindon Up main line at 18:06 waiting for route onto Southend. James Line
     
    cg, Mar 16, 2013
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  14. 6029 King Stephen

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    Found it, thanks!

    Realtime Trains

    Looks to be on time (new timings) and at Wantage Road now for water
     
    6029 King Stephen, Mar 16, 2013
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    That has now reached Reading with a torrential downpour. Don't think I will be venturing out somehow.
     
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    Here is my video from yesterday's Cathedrals Express to Bristol, featuring 35028 Clan Line, as well as 34067 Tangmere, which was, for an unknown reason, working to Bristol. 35028 is seen at Swindon and Cholsey (in the middle of a thunderstorm!)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdmrW0jm8_8

    James at SVN
     
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    [video=youtube;8kryFTmf6gU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kryFTmf6gU[/video]

    My footage of yesterday's run, seen at Uffington & Swindon. As well as Tangmere making a surprise appearance!
     
    KristianGWR, Mar 17, 2013
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    Nice videos, thanks!
     
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    Liked the mass of starlings as well!
     
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