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LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2014.

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by osprey, Jan 2, 2014.

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  1. buseng

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    What's that horrible squeaking noise the 450's make when pulling out of stations? I remember them doing this when they were used on the Reading/Waterloo services whilst I was waiting at Earley Station for steam specials. I'm sure the current Junipers do not do that.
    Bring back the 2Bils I say.
     
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  2. RalphW

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    Only because the Southern were never in the position to have to use all the coal in the tender with their comparatively short journeys. :p
     
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    Well said that man. They had character even if the ride was a bit bouncy at times.
     
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    Not at all. The locos were so efficient they didn't burn so much coal. :p
     
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    So why is it that on one of the 2 runs I did behind Tangmere some years back, she had to be coaled during the tour from the supermarket car park at Morecambe..... Coaling at Morecambe 0077_800x600.jpg
     
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  6. ADB968008

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    So explains why Braunton needed water at Saunderstead in early November, on the way back from Bluebell (24 miles)… whilst sitting on the rear of the train..
    44932 was on the front and didn't get much help from behind.
     
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    Just for the record.
    Re Tangmere - That's a fair point and we do know that in the 1948 Loco Exchanges, the unrebuilt WC/MNs were the most expensive on coal and water of all those involved. Neiether do good combustion and Tangmere go hand in hand.

    Re Braunton - The issue there, as I recall, was that Braunton did not take water where it was supposed to earlier on, hence the top up.
     
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    Clan Line crossing Grove Park Terrace in Chiswick at 11:17am. Right arrow for a b&w version:

    Clan Line Chiswick
     
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    You did better than I - if I converted to B&W I doubt you'd see her Lol!!

    Was just about to get bowled by a stopper. hence the illuminated platform......

    _DSR8095_DxO_01.JPG
     
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    45231 which came off the Buxton Spa Express and there is a path from Brewery Junction see http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50520/2014/03/15/advanced
    There is a path from Buxton for 44871 and 45231 see http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50519/2014/03/15/advanced which passes Brewery junction and stopped nearby at thorpes bridgre junction for 24 minutes.
     
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    35028 is at Ilford for tyre turning tonight.
     
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    62005 1a.jpg


    LNE K1 Class 2-6-0 No. 62005 'Lord of the Isles' LE move from Carnforth to York NRM 17.3.14
     
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    Nice shot.
     
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    Here's a short video of 62005 at Clapham and Bell Busk on her way to York:



    Chris
     
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