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Royal Duchy series 2014

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by mike1522, Jun 23, 2014.

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  1. KentYeti

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    I'm still watching this one. 10.34 onwards.
     
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  2. LMarsh1987

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    I would like to know, how Tangmere faired up Hemerdon on Sunday, just gone.
     
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    There is some "expert" on WNXX who claims that he is an professional image expert, has determined it was a blowback and that a report has been sent to the RAIB
     
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    Well all this internet chatter seems to have attracted the local press.

    http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co....sing-Dawlish/story-22932188-detail/story.html

    Not the best informed piece of investigative journalism I've seen!

    Similar scenes have been recorded on video before.

    I think on balance I'll side with the trick of the light side of the argument because a: it's probably the right answer and b: if we keep going down this particular road we'll probably end up getting mainline steam banned. It was all so much easier in the old days before the internet gave a platform for anyone to pontificate on any subject they wish to even if they have little or no knowledge or understanding of it.
     
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    Anyone with half a brain can see that's a light based reflection..flames that big would have left huge burn marks let alone killing the driver, fireman and inspector...

    What a load of nonsense..
     
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    In very low light the glare of the fire as it reflects on swirling steam is going to stand out as it did in the footage
     
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  7. RalphW

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    And that is despite quotes from here from sources close to the fact.
     
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    The Internet is full of "experts" Ralph.
     
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    That applies to a few things you read on this Forum but fortunately NP is also full of experts and so most times you get sense eventually....but I did say most times! ;)
     
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  10. KentYeti

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    Yes, and I think you will find that those of us who maybe have a little bit more knowledge on one aspect of our hobby than others, try and make sure we always post accurately on "our" subject. And that's not just a question of retaining credibility it's very much a case of respecting the others here and not feeding them with false information.
     
    KentYeti, Sep 17, 2014
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    Indeed. You only have to observe steam working at night to see how the exhaust is periodically illuminated when the fire hole door is opened.
     
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    Thomas Gray got it right. "Where ignorance is bliss, tis folly to be wise"
     
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    I think even Mr Varser of York would struggle with a ban for an incident that didn't happen!.
     
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    Yes very true, if you don't believe what Andy said well then you really don't know a lot, you see I know who Andy is, and believe him more than an armchair person who sees a video and speculates what happened I also know that glare and bright lights can give photography a false look in the dark especially when the object is moving, if you don't know who Andy is, then I suggest you do some research and find out!
     
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    It is far better to keep quiet and let people think you are an idiot, than to open your mouth and dispel all doubt.
     
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    Not in your case though....but this is NP and it's more fun watching the idiots making fools of themselves.
     
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    And we all know what experts are; an Ex is a has been, and a spert (spurt) is a drip, under pressure!
     
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    And they rarely disappoint.
     
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  19. RalphW

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    And even more so on wnxx.
     
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    Fabulous anatomy-of-a-Mail-article material there…

    My emphasis… 'there's no drama but here's our dramatic story…'

    Simon
     
    goldfish, Sep 17, 2014
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