If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

The Great Britain VIII

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by steam_mad, Jun 19, 2014.

Page 40 of 42
  1. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    May 12, 2006
    Messages:
    18,143
    Likes Received:
    15,879
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Cumbria
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Hence why it has vanished off RTT after Farington Curve Jn
     
    GWR4707, May 6, 2015
    #781
  2. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    21,176
    Likes Received:
    21,007
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    So it has finally become a virtual tour and will traverse the network south of Farington in 'cloak mode' as far as RTT is concerned. How exciting.
     
    Big Al, May 6, 2015
    #782
    47406 likes this.
  3. western nobleman

    western nobleman Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2013
    Messages:
    352
    Likes Received:
    1,027
    Location:
    Ex-member due to inflamnatory posts by Mr Knowun
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    The passengers were under the "cloak" for the first three days
     
    western nobleman, May 6, 2015
    #783
  4. rule55

    rule55 Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2009
    Messages:
    310
    Likes Received:
    219
    Umm, I have not accused you of speculation.

    I have however sent you a friendly PM stating my position, the reasoning behind the comments I made, and why I don't think continuing this discussion in the public domain is helpful to anyone.

    All the best.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: May 6, 2015
    rule55, May 6, 2015
    #784
  5. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,335
    Likes Received:
    2,760
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The 2015 Klingon Tour
     
    mrKnowwun, May 6, 2015
    #785
  6. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2005
    Messages:
    35,528
    Likes Received:
    9,200
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired-ish, Part time rail tour steward.
    Location:
    Northwich
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I think you mean Romulan, "The Romulans were the first known race to develop the cloaking device stealth technology, first observed on Romulan mines and the Romulan Bird-of-Prey in 2152."
     
    RalphW, May 6, 2015
    #786
    Martin Perry likes this.
  7. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    21,176
    Likes Received:
    21,007
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    This post (and a few others that have been moderated) illustrate the present day rules about how trains should be powered.

    As I understand it, if a locomotive (diesel or steam) is there to provide the main source of power then it has to be on the front. (This explains the Plymouth to Exeter leg of GB VIII where obviously it was needed and explains the fact it was working throughout). Otherwise it may remain at the rear and can assist at critical moments. That was the case on the London to Exeter leg where I think reports suggest it was helping on Whiteball.

    So two different scenarios and two different responses.
    (A note for information but not debate, please, as we have moved on)
     
    Big Al, May 6, 2015
    #787
  8. richards

    richards Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2008
    Messages:
    4,636
    Likes Received:
    1,930
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    London
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    That might also explain the creased foreheads of the train stewards. Or maybe that's just stress and desperation.
     
    richards, May 6, 2015
    #788
    spicer21 and Big Al like this.
  9. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    May 12, 2006
    Messages:
    18,143
    Likes Received:
    15,879
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Cumbria
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Has the train re-emerged anywhere yet or is it still running in full on stealth mode?
     
    GWR4707, May 6, 2015
    #789
  10. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,335
    Likes Received:
    2,760
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    You are right, but in my defence
    Similar to the Romulan cloaking device, the Klingons received this technology from the Romulans circa 2268, when the two civilizations shared a political alliance. The Klingons outfitted many ships, particularly theirBird-of-Prey type vessels with the devices.

    And those who are left on the tour, have certainly klung-on :Smuggrin:
     
    mrKnowwun, May 6, 2015
    #790
    Big Al likes this.
  11. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    21,176
    Likes Received:
    21,007
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Of course if the train is in 'cloak' mode it can easily slip through Kilsby rather than dragging around Northampton. Who would know?
     
    Big Al, May 6, 2015
    #791
  12. the-gog

    the-gog Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2006
    Messages:
    232
    Likes Received:
    7
    Location:
    Mid-Wales
    Last post I've seen has it passing Norton Bridge at 12:54.
     
    the-gog, May 6, 2015
    #792
  13. Where's Mazeppa?

    Where's Mazeppa? Member

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2013
    Messages:
    485
    Likes Received:
    494
    Gender:
    Male
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Yes, and the association of this tour and the Klingers-on with "Weed-on" seems particularly appropriate (thats as in 69m 52c, of course!!)
     
    Where's Mazeppa?, May 6, 2015
    #793
    Big Al likes this.
  14. Tom wants steam

    Tom wants steam New Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2015
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    It did arrive in Euston. End of story ??
     
    Tom wants steam, May 6, 2015
    #794
  15. Greenway

    Greenway Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2008
    Messages:
    3,914
    Likes Received:
    3,719
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    South Hams
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I wouldn't be too sure about that! :D
     
    Greenway, May 6, 2015
    #795
  16. the-gog

    the-gog Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2006
    Messages:
    232
    Likes Received:
    7
    Location:
    Mid-Wales
    Oh indeed. This is going to rumble on for months/years. The "story" has barely started. Time to invest in popcorn companies.
     
    the-gog, May 6, 2015
    #796
    conrailuk likes this.
  17. spicer21

    spicer21 Guest

    Not to mention cards with the word"sorry" emblazoned across them !
     
    spicer21, May 6, 2015
    #797
    conrailuk likes this.
  18. 33056

    33056 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2006
    Messages:
    621
    Likes Received:
    20
    Occupation:
    Professional "basher"
    Location:
    On a train somewhere in Europe.
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Yes it did, two minutes early at 15:50. The schedule does not appear in RTT for some reason (possibly because it was put in at the very last minute?) but, rather strangely, the schedule in RTT does not appear in the internal railway system :confused:

    Anyway, the stock is now back at Wembley and presumably waiting for a trip back to Carnforth though there is no indication of when that might be at present.
     
    33056, May 6, 2015
    #798
  19. Sheff

    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    7,593
    Likes Received:
    2,394
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired Engineer & Heritage Volunteer
    Location:
    N Warks
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Sounds more like the 'Flying Dutchman' to me ;)
     
    Sheff, May 6, 2015
    #799
  20. richards

    richards Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2008
    Messages:
    4,636
    Likes Received:
    1,930
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    London
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The "Great Klingon" tour, when passengers clung-on to the hope that there might be some steam haulage, or even a train running on the original route. Hope RTC will produce some "Klingon Tour 2015 - it really got on my Wick" t-shirts.
     
    richards, May 6, 2015
    #800
    Sheff likes this.
Page 40 of 42

Share This Page