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The Deva Explorer 27 Nov 2010

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by saltydog, Nov 14, 2010.

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  1. saltydog

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    Times for this tour now on UKsteam. http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t10/t1127e.htm
    The sharp eyed among you may notice that it is booked to pass through B'ham New St. on the return leg.
    Two steam locos through New St. in five weeks who would have bet on that at the start of the year?
    Anyone know when was the last time a Black 5 went through New St?
     
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    the even more eagle eyed would have spotted a Black 5 swap !
     
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    Looking at the times that is all of the route I booked for completely gone. First is the Tame Bridge - Soho - Wolves section and also the Chester - Shrewsbury - Wolves section cut out plus now its not even steam hauled throughout! Not good enough.
     
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    The reason for the diesel from Bescot is because there is a possession on the Sutton Park Line and after all it's only the last ten miles or so.
    As for the change of route hopefully someone will give you an explanation in due course.
     
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    The tickets through this weekend which does contain an explanation for the changes made to the route. All are due to Network Rail possessions in the Birmingham and Telford area. Many thanks to Vintage for openly explaining this which is more than some other operators have done in the past.
     
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    If anyone EVER has any questions or concerns with the tour program, send VT an email or look them up on Twitter or Facebook!
     
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    Still seems like the VT are advertising the return via Shrewsbury...?

    Lewis
     
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    Am I right in assuming it takes the Sutton Park line on the outward journey?

    graham
     
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    yep you are.
     
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    Through Beeston station going well and 5 minutes early.
    Not one of my best shots as the camera took so long to start, maybe too cold, then the auto focus got confused with the steam. :mmph:


    [youtube]3xBp9Hvh1Y8[/youtube]
     
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  20. billy balls

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    Was a really good day with the black 5 to chester and back, and been hauled through new street with 47773, great, thanx to all the 45305 support team for a good dayout.
     
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