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ELR Class 40's at 60 Gala 13th - 15th April 2018.

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by 60017, Mar 29, 2018.

  1. 60017

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    This event looks rather spectacular!

    http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/2018/4/40s-at-60.aspx

    A real treat for EE Type 4 fans with Deltic's thrown in for good measure.
     
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    Ah...work. I remember that! It's great for me 'cos I can be at the ELR in an hour...so looking forward to it!
     
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    Me too, and D200 is coming as well, and I can be there in less than an hour! (Sorry John;))
     
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    Living closer doesn't make THOSE steps any easier to climb! lol
     
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    Very true, We'll have to ask the ELR if they'll install a stair lift!:)
     
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    I seem to recall there was one at some point in the mid to late 90's....
     
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    Sorry...we were talking about the steps at Summerseat foot crossing, especially the tall one at the bottom !:eek:
     
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    Nice shots John. You managed to get up there so shall I cancel the stair lift? ;)
     
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    Cheeky bugga! Actually, I've shed a fair amount of weight lately... flew up today 'cos I heard the Deltic hum in the distance! ! Light was terrible though ... gave up after 11.30.
     
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    The only time I flew anywhere was when someone shouted 'Last Orders!':eek:
    I might try and get over there myself tomorrow if anybody's going to be around to give me a leg up.:)
     
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    I heard about that...you flew to the gents cos it was your round! :D

    Anyway...I hope you have better light than this morning!
     
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    Excellent day out on the ELR today. Great show put on by the East Lancs/CFPS.

    The two Barrow Hill locos are absolutely stunning. Great to see them gainfully employed too.

    Well done to everyone involved. Hope you make loads of money this weekend.
     
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    13/04/2018 - Deltic 55009 - "ALYCIDON' pulling away from Burrs country Halt on 2E37 - on a local stopping train from Bury to Ramsbottom at the 40`s at 60 event on the ELR
     

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    Could only manage a couple of hours at Heywood today for this event, not the best day weather wise but it stayed dry (ish).

    40135_1.jpg np2_1.jpg

    And another one for Victor....

    np_1.jpg
     
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    Some wonderful machinery came from Newton-le-Willows, thanks for posting.
     
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    Do the little blue stars above the buffers have significance?
     
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    Multiple working system. It means class 40s can work with any other locos fitted with the same type of system. There are a few systems, because it would be too easy to have one standard one!

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_working
     
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