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CATHEDRALS EXPLORER 06-13 MAY

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by leander, May 2, 2011.

  1. RalphW

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    I know it's a bit late but they were running early this morning, about 15 minutes on the approach to Chester.
     
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    Hence why I missed it coming into Chester.

    However, I did catch them later on going over the Roodee viaduct. Here's the link: http://youtu.be/n5QxpVCGgb0
     
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    I'm looking forward to seeing a similar sight tomorrow afternoon, without the wires too as they storm up the GWR
     
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    I have been looking at the times for tomorrow and the first water stop being "Port Talbot URL", could someone point me to where exactly this is and if it may be publicly accessible.

    Thanks

    Helix
     
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    Think this is next to the station I believe they pull forward beyond the platform but honestly cant remember/confirm without checking a quail map.
     
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    In the past, engines have normally been watered on the up relief line directly opposite the station platform. However recently (eg 6024 on 1 May), watering has taken place a little further east, just beyond the end of the platform and the level crossing.

    David
     
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    Who's out for this today? Anyone going to be sending updates?

    I'm heading for Cholsey so will update from there
     
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    Seen passing throught St Georges, just west of Cardiff, a few mins ahead of time around 11.45
     
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    45407 leading 44871 on the 1Z27 Carmarthen to London Victoria thru Magor at 12:29.
    Should be in the Severn Tunnel now.

    David
     
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    Pilning arr 12:46 RT for water, Patchway 13:27 and dep Bristol Parkway 1 min early on the tail of the 13:30 BPW-Padd.

    A mixture of twelve maroon and green coaches. Not quite as prestigious as 4492's stock yesterday. <BJ>
     
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    Reported passing Swindon 14:18. <BJ>
     
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    Seen in Sonning Cutting about 3:50pm on relief.
     
  20. ADB968008

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    Passed through acton on time, 34067 came through at 4pm.
    Now waiting at Kensington 1720, announcer informed the train hasn't left willesden yet.
     

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