Hogwarts Excursion - 18th July

No, probably not.
I am suprised though that a Hall will still squeeze through the Thames Valley stations after recent gauging problems for GWR locos elsewhere!

 

If Halls won't fit down the GW mainline that they were built for, there's little hope left. Mind you, they are subject to a severe speed restriction through Culham station...

 

They can't get into Cornwall any more & that's one of the first areas that they were originally allocated to ](*,)

 

Don't forget - its a magic train so it can go anywhere!

 

Good point. Presumably watering & pathing stops aren't a problem either!

 

Is that a new restriction or only on northbound trains ? 4965 was certainly moving well when I shot this in 2007, but slowed for the northbound return trip.

http://www.rail-videos.net/video/view.php?id=1554


STEVE

 

The restriction applies northbound only, AFAIK. Halls, Castles and Sir Lamiel have slowed to about 20 mph, whilst A4s, the Duchess and Black Fives have all run through at full speed in the past few years.

 

Times up for moving the red engine down south. Link on UK stream needs a little adjusting at the moment.

http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t09/t0716p.htm

 

I see what you mean. A couple of digits need changing.
All we need now is the actual train times.

 

plus 5972 is doin next weeks shakespeares

http://www.shakespeareexpress.com/se.htm

 

Should be able to see the Hall south of Oxford after catching Ollie at Wantage Rd (if everything's running to time).

 

Or if Hogarts is early: Hogwarts on the slow being passed by Ollie on the fast!!!!!!!!!!

 

Edited...

It sure does go via Crewe as expected...

http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t09/t0716p.htm

 

Anyone got any approx times for leaving Paddington. Trying to plan my weekend already. I assume it is not 6:00 start as these are not train enthusiests. Thanks in advance.

 

Its booked 09.23

 

Any news on todays movement would be appreciated.

graham

 

5972 dep Carnforth 1340 Thurs, 45 late.

Pix later at http://andrewstransport.fotopic.net

Cheers

AN

 

Thanks Andrew at least it is on its way, was thinking of Sutton Park but the weather not looking good later.

cheers

graham

 

Some pics here but no time or place mentioned

http://railways.national-preservation.com/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=20551