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Torbay Express 2015

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by 5944, Feb 2, 2015.

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  1. Paul42

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    According to the latest Heritage Railway Magazine it will be 70000. It is also due to haul the 12/7 ( although they state 22/7!) 26/7, 2/8, 23/8 and 13/9. It will not be hauling the 20/9 since it has prior booking. although not stated, I believe this is the SVR Autumn Gala.
     
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    Sounds like the A1 and A4 won't have any turns on the TB despite.
     
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    According to the A1 trusts website, 60163 Tornado will haul the TE on the 12th July, 26th July and 2nd August.
     
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  5. 1020 Shireman

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    Looks like load 10, 9+POB from the letter with the tickets. Should hopefully see some decent bank climbing.
     
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    Load 11 I believe. 6 FOs, 1 TSO, 1 Buffet, 1 Kitchen, 1 Brake plus the POB.
    Lets hope the Brit has passed its FTR exam!
     
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    A quick note for the photographers in the group.

    Britannia is due to pass Cockwood Harbour at 17:45 .....high tide 17:45. <BJ>
     
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    The Met Office weather pages for Dawlish Warren and Teignmouth show bright sunshine after 5 pm.
     
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    Last year the POB doubled as the brake, as it did on May 30th CFE. Be good if they do take the brake/staff coach as well.
     
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    Last year the POB doubled as the brake, as it did on the CFE on may 30th.
     
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    Hummm......................

    As at 21.23 it shows a diesel
     
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    Realtime always shows any steam charter as a diesel for some reason, will be Britannia tomorrow unless anything goes wrong, think positive! ;)
     
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    As has been said here many times RTT always shows steam as diesel. I reckon I would have heard if there were to be problems - have faith..
     
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    Brit was in light steam when 5043 passed it at Bart nil.
     
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    I managed to see Britannia this morning on the outskirts of Bristol. It looked and sounded superb as usual.

    It was hauling a rake of nine chocolate and cream Mk.1s plus the blood and custard support coach.

    What a wonderful sight. :) <BJ>
     
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    Just gone past here in fine style. Kitchen door photography...... image.jpg
     
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