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The Tin Bath.

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by neildimmer, Jan 12, 2014.

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  1. GBoreham

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    I sincerely hope it is running, not just for myself but for the passengers too. It would be a real slap in the face for it to have been postponed 4 times then suddenly cancelled 5 days before for something that isn't even an issue at this time of year.
     
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    It would seem that the Merseyside Streak has been cancelled due to FBU action so not looking good for the Tin Bath unless there are issues specific to the Liverpool trip.
     
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  3. Enterprise

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    Just rang RTC. The Tin Bath is postponed. A new date will be published ASAP.
     
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  4. RalphW

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    Strange that, I've just looked on the Works and there is a post there from someone who has called TRC recently and was told decision not yet made...???
     
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    Well at least it's been knocked on the head before Thursday when I was due to set out on an 800 mile round trip to travel on it. I've already done that once in May & wouldn't be best pleased at doing it again.
     
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    I really feel for RTC. Just when it was finally looking like a runner and nine coaches full up. I suppose every organised Bonfire Night party up and down the land this Sat and Sun will also be postponed. As 2J implies, I hope not too many passengers have lost too much money on it. I wonder when the next window of opportunity will be.
     
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  7. neildimmer

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    maybe in cloud cuckoo land

    I don't think anyone having a bonfire will give a monkies about the FBU strike
     
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    You got me worried as I cancelled our Preston accommodation. Just rang again and it is confirmed postponed.
     
    Enterprise, Oct 28, 2014
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    So, what happens if a DMU Or EMU catches fire, or a freight loco starts smoking bad ! Seen it happen a few times !
     
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  10. neildimmer

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    tough!!
     
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  11. RalphW

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    Which makes it look like, 'use any excuse to damage the steam charter business'.
     
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    The FBU have been on strike a fair bit over the years - don't remember this ever being an issue previously?
     
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    Come on people lighten up
     
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    I think you're ever so slightly crazy, just like Arthur. :)
    Great clip though. Not that my parents thought that when he appeared on Top of the Pops.
     
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    Cheers Ian
    I take that (not the band) as a compliment
     
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    Maybe it will be redated for one of the weekends in the new year when the CME is unable to run or an occasion with more daylight hours.
     
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    Wansbeck Saturday, Tin Bath Sunday in March would suit me to cut down the miles to the start.
     
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    Best Michael Caine voice........................"not a lot of people know this but I went to school with Arthur Brown"! [​IMG]
    WIKIPEDIA
     
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  19. henrywinskill

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    Think I read that in the NME:D
     
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    wonder if this is a record for number of times a tour has been postponed in a 12 month period, 5 times this year
    16th March
    6th April
    11th May
    25th May
    2nd November

    Neil
     
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