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The Central Wales Explorer 12th May 2012

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Paul42, May 8, 2012.

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  1. Paul42

    Paul42 Part of the furniture

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    Anyone else on this ?

    I am joining at Slough 6.02 am departure according to Uk Steam info and 23.18 return.

    Paul
     
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    Yes, I and two friends joining at Bristol P'way. Haven't had tickets yet so don't know which seats.

    John
     
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    I have not received my ticket yet.

    Paul
     
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    According to UKsteam times it's not picking up @ Bristol Parkway where I'm booked to get on as well. only to set down on the return
     
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    Service train at 7:11 according to RTC website
     
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    My tickets arrived this morning. As we are staying in Cardiff, the morning departure from Newport is no great hardship, although there will be lie-ins that day!
     
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    The Black 5s are scheduled to pass Tornado hauling a Shrewsbury to London railtour just to the north of Dorrington at approx 18:00. <BJ>
     
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    I'm on the Tornado tour so I'll look out for them. I was hoping to see them at Shrewsbury but Tornado leaves before they arrive.
     
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    2 off black fives spotted in Barry Railway Centre, coaled up and shuffling about around 16.15pm. So, for those looking forward to the trip tomorrow, your steeds are in steam.
     
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    Anyone know if pay on the train is an option tomorrow from Paddington. Other half is going out so might drag myself along as I haven't traveled this route. And a 5am alarm call will get me to Paddington in time.
     
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    The answer was yes, asked Les when I dragged myself to Paddington. Sat in buffet having left on time.
     
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    Right time at Twyford with loads of locals out to see Tornado in perfect sunshine. No diesel on the back! Yippppeeeeeeee!
     
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    By the time Tornado reached Twyford, Central Wales Ex was in Cardiff !! Wrong thread methinks !!
     
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  14. Paul42

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    Left Pantyffynon 15 min early
     
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    Oooooops!
     
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    Sugerloaf 27mph into the tunnel, and 30mph over the summit
     
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    Unsurprising really Paul the gradient eases at the tunnel mouth ftom 1 in 60 to 1 in 70.

    Would love to see 48151 tackle the Sugar Loaf solo, frankly this line is made for 8F's pity 48773 is unlikely to be seen on the main line.

    Cheers Dave
     
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    Arrived back into Paddington bang on advertised time a mear 18 hours 12mins after setting off. Excellent trip though.
     
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    An excellent trip through out. Highlights - climb up to Sugar loaf tunnel, and Craven Arms to Church Stretton. Standard class at the front of the train.
    Thanks to RTC, West Coast and the support crews.
     
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