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Clayton class 17 D8568 returns.

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by 6136, Mar 13, 2011.

  1. 6136

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    The now unique Clayton class 17 completed a successful test run on the 12th of March at the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway. It is expected to resume public running on the 29th and 30th of April.
     
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    Excellent news, can you tell me what livery it is carrying?
     
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    Excellent news; wonder if it goes on the diesel gala tour circuit in the future?
     
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    Quote guard_jamie "Excellent news, can you tell me what livery it is carrying?"


    Looks like small warning panel BR green - photo on 'News' page of Preserved Diesels website: http://presnews.wordpress.com/

    Looks very nice to me!
     
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    Excellent. Only seen it once before, on the NYMR in April 1989. It worked shuttles from Grosmont to Goathland top and tail with an 04, on a Mk1 and a Pullman! I seem to remember snow flurries....
     
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    My favourite!
     
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    Is it running on both lungs now? The oly time I ever got on both was way back in Ribble livery on the NYMR. Seem to remember it sounded hellfire going up to Goathland!
     
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    Very nice.
     
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    Booked to run all services at CPPR on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th April.
     
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    So either the 1230 was very late, or you indulged in a bit of time travel as well! Nice! Seriously, though, looking forward to my first encounter with the clayton for 22 years sometime soon! Is it likely to visit any other railways this year?
     
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