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Two steam expresses within 30 minutes: Sat 14 May

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Steve from GWR, May 9, 2011.

  1. Steve from GWR

    Steve from GWR Well-Known Member

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    I see both the Swanage Belle (reported to have 45305 in charge) and the VSOE to Oxford with 35028 Clan Line are both running via Clapham Junction, Staines and Virginia Water this Saturday morning, scheduled to be less than half an hour apart.

    Less than an hour apart on the return, too, when 70013 Oliver Cromwell is pulling the Swanage Belle back.

    Sounds worth turning out for....
     
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    Hello Steve,

    Is there anywhere that you would recommend around the Virgina Water / Egham / Staines area?

    Ron.
     
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    Steve from GWR Well-Known Member

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    Yes sure Ron, check your PM's and give me a call
     
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    Steam passing at Banbury tomorrow too. 45407 and 44871 nb with support coaches taking water as 5043 flies southbound on the private charter to Oxford.
     
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    Isn't 5043 going to be tender first after being in Stratford at that point?
     
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    No, 5043 works tender first from Tyseley to STratford, where the train reverses, so chimney first Stratford - Banbury - Didcot. HTH.
     
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    And 5043 will also pass 35028 in the Oxford area!
     
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