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LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2015

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by mike1522, Dec 29, 2014.

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  1. RalphW

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    I think there was a comment earlier that it's likely to be tender first hence the low speed.
     
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    Apparently a DBS 66 has just left Carnforth with stock for GB8.
     
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    it was facing the right way through Virginia Water, 20 mins early, so 45 mph was clearly a bit of a miscalculation!
     
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    It wasn't over 30 minutes early at Southampton;)
     
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    And even if it was chimney first all the way, light engines are normally timed at 45mph due to not having as much braking force as with a full train behind them.

    Was there a DL pilot today? Very surprised (and pleased) if not.
     
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    No pilot, just loco smokebox first and support coach, RT at Red Post Jc.
     
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    No, most engine and coach moves are timed at 60mph unless tender first running is involved. Braking is not normally an issue with steam engines which have good brakes (unlike diesels)..
     
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    Ah, OK, thanks for that
     
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    Indeed it is.
     
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    Black 5s have departed NYM arr York 21-45 due to pass Rail Cam 21-38
     
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    Footage of the ECS from Carnforth to Fort William this morning .

     
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    Didn't think I would ever be so happy to see a class 37 hauled ecs move on the main line!
     
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    Great video thanks, wonderful growlage! A great sight, welcome back West Coast!
     
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