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Coast to Coast July 2nd 6100 or 6201?

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by neildimmer, May 21, 2011.

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  1. steamingyorkshire

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    And left South Milford about 15 early.
     
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    steamingyorkshire Well-Known Member

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    I've uploaded images from 45305 today seen at Goosehill near Normanton, South Milford, Church Fenton and leaving South Milford.

    Cracking stuff from everyone else today!

    Available Here
     
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    Thanks to John and Spamcan81 for the kind comments about the video, glad you enjoyed it
     
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  5. RalphW

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    A cracking day out, excellent running by 5305, train packed, Murder Mystery was reported to go fine but as was said before, only concerned those in the first two premier dining coaches. A passengers very pleased with the very eraly arrival in Scarborough, nearly 30 minutes.
    Let down on the return, after early start away from Milford, held at Healey Mill until near due time, approached Manchester eraly only to sit on Miles Platting bank waiting for platform a there was a failed unit blocking 4. Finally got in to 3 approx 10 minutes down, water stop as Eccles shortened so back into Lime Street just 5 late.
    Great job done by all concerned.
     
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  6. dalrypaul

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    45305 crossing Gauxholme Viaduct in some very nice soft evening light. The sound as it climbed up the valley was fantastic.
    View attachment 2927
     
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  7. 44713

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    What an excellent day out! :) 45305 was immaculately turned out and a credit to all at the 5305 LA. 45305 was load 10 and had a real challenge before her, however, the loco and the crews responded superbly. The loco performed faultlessly all day and some of the music from the front end will remain with me for a very long time. The long westbound climb from Hornbury to Summit Tunnel, some 28 miles, was a joy to listen to.

    Being a 'scouser', 45305 was a one time resident of 8A and in my note book I recorded my last sighting of her as Sunday, 28th April 1968, 'on shed'. Some 43 years later, I was able to, finally, have a run behind her; it was worth waiting for. :)

    Again, my thanks to all. Some clips I recorded from the day are on youtube.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHdLzyG6igc

    Alan. :)
     
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  8. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Amazing how much you could hear from the back wasn't it.. The on the way home, music all the way.
    You should have said you were on board Alan and I would have come to say hello, I was on duty in 'E' but often came back to 'H' to have a chat with Mike..
     
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  9. phil.sez

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  10. RalphW

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    Nice shot Phil but you are right without some stream or smoke it gets a bit lost...
     
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    Looks like with this trip and all others this weekend it made a lot of happy chappies...not one single moan.....I was dreading fires again, the ground is very dry, reservoirs on the Pennines are getting low, although we are forecast some rain later this week. I must agree with everyone 45305 is a credit to them.
     
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  12. RalphW

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    It was made know down the train as we waited outside Man Vic, that the reason for the delay was a broken down new(ish) diesel unit..
     
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    Thanks Ralph, i ll just have to go back when its a bit cooler !!
     
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    Certainly could hear her just fine, even back in coach H. Coming home we were now second coach and she sounded even better! Never thought to mention I was on it, could have said 'hello' to you & Mike; will remember next time. :)

    Next on the agenda is Ollie out of Lime Street - he may be a tad louder! :) :)

    Alan. :)
     
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    Glad to hear 45305 performed superbly up north, she was always a lively performer when i've had her on Vintage Trains tours and and certainly one of the better 'Fives'.
     
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