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NYMR LNER weekend

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by seaham luke, Sep 14, 2013.

  1. seaham luke

    seaham luke New Member

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    wouldn't this event in early October be a great opportunity to double head A1 tornado and A4 sir Nigel Gresley, as they are both in the same livery? that would be impressive
     
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    61624 Part of the furniture

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    Not a popular thing to do as far as the Civil Engineer is concerned, I believe. Something to do with overloading certain bridges, although at least one iffy one has been replaced since it was last done (with 60007 and 60532)
     
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    Ploughman Part of the furniture

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    How long is the gap between the loco wheelbases and what is the length of any of the bridges that give concern?
    Other than 31, 32 and Esk Valley I don't think any other bridge would be affected.
    31 has had some attention by slewing the track over with 32 to follow in due course.
     
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    That would be a big bore for most loco crews.
     
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    The feelings of crew are very important, however, it is a special weekend intended (nodoubt) to pull in extra punters to help swell the coffers/stop the drain of cash out of the continual leaky bucket. Every effort should be made to attract people if that effort doesn't cost a lot. Double headed blue pacifics on teak, you don't think that would be attractive not only to linesiders but also to riders? What about a morning photo-shoot at the MPD of the two next to each other, another chance to generate cash with again not a lot of effort?
    Just a thought.
     
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    From the NYMR website "The Q6 will not be available for this event."
     
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