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.

Valentine's White Rose 14-02-15

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Tony172, Jan 20, 2015.

Page 1 of 3
  1. Tony172

    Tony172 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2014
    Messages:
    167
    Likes Received:
    32
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Engineer
    Location:
    Bristol
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    not long till this trip anybody booked on it?
     
    Tony172, Jan 20, 2015
    #1
  2. sunstream

    sunstream Member Friend

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2007
    Messages:
    560
    Likes Received:
    147
    Location:
    York
    sunstream, Jan 20, 2015
    #2
  3. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    22,589
    Likes Received:
    22,715
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    You really do have to feel for the RTC. They give an indicative time from London of 0750, presumably on the basis of what they have been given previously. And then NR gives them a start time of 0708. OK it's only three quarters of an hour earlier but at that time of day it can make all the difference between getting to the train at KX or not, unless you live on the Euston Road.

    And as for my Valentine feeling ok about leaving before dawn and breakfast, I know the answer to that one. So on that basis, I'm out!
     
    Big Al, Jan 20, 2015
    #3
  4. royals pete

    royals pete Member

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2008
    Messages:
    766
    Likes Received:
    50
    Location:
    Woodley nr Reading
    Interesting Al, 34067 Tangmere is showing as replacement engine for this trip. Not sure when she last visited Kings Cross, but 10 hours of running is a great test for her.
     
    royals pete, Feb 10, 2015
    #4
  5. The Crimson Pirate

    The Crimson Pirate Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2005
    Messages:
    323
    Likes Received:
    16
    Location:
    Wales
    Anyone know the reason for the switch in locomotive.?
     
    The Crimson Pirate, Feb 10, 2015
    #5
  6. malc

    malc Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2005
    Messages:
    2,475
    Likes Received:
    330
    I'm guessing that it may be related to the fact that, last Saturday, 60009 was sitting in Crewe Heritage Centre, separated from its tender, with a tarpaulin over the cab.
     
    malc, Feb 10, 2015
    #6
  7. Steamage

    Steamage Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2005
    Messages:
    4,748
    Likes Received:
    1,121
    Location:
    Oxford
    It was reported in a different thread that No 9 had been lifted off her wheels at Crewe recently.
     
    Steamage, Feb 10, 2015
    #7
  8. Tony172

    Tony172 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2014
    Messages:
    167
    Likes Received:
    32
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Engineer
    Location:
    Bristol
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Having new tyres fitted


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    Last edited: Feb 11, 2015
    Tony172, Feb 10, 2015
    #8
  9. stephenlammas89

    stephenlammas89 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2012
    Messages:
    131
    Likes Received:
    6
    How many tenders will Tangmere have on Saturday? Also what kind of performance can we expect from the bullied pacific?
     
    stephenlammas89, Feb 10, 2015
    #9
  10. Tony172

    Tony172 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2014
    Messages:
    167
    Likes Received:
    32
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Engineer
    Location:
    Bristol
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    It will be only one tender and no corridor on tangmeres tender


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    Tony172, Feb 10, 2015
    #10
  11. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    May 30, 2009
    Messages:
    22,589
    Likes Received:
    22,715
    Location:
    1016
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    That kind of question really shouldn't be asked of any steam locomotive. You'll get what you get on the day dependent on loco and crew.
     
    Big Al, Feb 10, 2015
    #11
    maureen likes this.
  12. JDTTRAINS

    JDTTRAINS Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2013
    Messages:
    582
    Likes Received:
    545
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Trainee Driver
    Location:
    Bedfordshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Out at Kings Cross for this one.. 05:38 off Bedford to get to the Cross on time to film it. Off for Mayflower afterwards too.
     
    JDTTRAINS, Feb 10, 2015
    #12
  13. Jonno854

    Jonno854 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2006
    Messages:
    158
    Likes Received:
    58
    Occupation:
    Land Manager
    Location:
    Hook Norton
    Wasn't sure whether to put this in Narrow Gauge or not. Those travelling to York on this may wish to know that the Ffestiniog's 'Prince' is booked to be working at the NRM on the 14th, there is also booked steam on the NRM's miniature line. Something to keep you out of the pub for a few minutes BP?
     
    Jonno854, Feb 10, 2015
    #13
  14. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,366
    Likes Received:
    2,823
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    If Tangmere is involved thankfully there will be some smoke and drama rolled in the mix somewhere.
     
    mrKnowwun, Feb 12, 2015
    #14
  15. Bulleid Pacific

    Bulleid Pacific Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2007
    Messages:
    4,030
    Likes Received:
    1,087
    Occupation:
    A Thingy...
    I don't know what performance you'd get out of a 'bullied' pacific. I suppose it would be a bit cowed, brow-beaten and introverted. However you can expect entertainment with a Bulleid pacific on good form, although with a schedule like that, there won't be much scope for fast running without early arrival at the loops. Having said that, I'm heading down to Peterborough just to get some mileage behind 34067 to 'clear' it for one. Also means I finally get the southbound bit between Colton Junction and Doncaster done by steam before line capacity on the ECML drops the cake and stops the party. Its the one good reason to support HS2...

    I think subsidised tea at the NRM and some dinner after a wander round is called for, Mr. P.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Feb 12, 2015
    #15
  16. Deepgreen

    Deepgreen Well-Known Member Friend

    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2010
    Messages:
    2,099
    Likes Received:
    1,403
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Early retirement! (Ex-Business Improvement, LU).
    Location:
    Gomshall, Surrey
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    The 2015 'Locomotive Exchanges'. Incidentally, UKS still has 60009 in the timings but 34067 on the summary.
     
    Deepgreen, Feb 13, 2015
    #16
  17. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2011
    Messages:
    4,366
    Likes Received:
    2,823
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    West Byfleet
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    7 late away from Potters Bar. Good clean pull away NO DIESEL
     
    mrKnowwun, Feb 14, 2015
    #17
  18. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,831
    Likes Received:
    22,270
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    11 late off Kings Cross, 1 early at Biggleswade and no box on the back. Bulleid brilliance! All you doubters hang your head in shame. :)
     
    Spamcan81, Feb 14, 2015
    #18
    Tony172 likes this.
  19. Tony172

    Tony172 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2014
    Messages:
    167
    Likes Received:
    32
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Engineer
    Location:
    Bristol
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Hates gonna hate It was a good run out of kings cross


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    Tony172, Feb 14, 2015
    #19
  20. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,831
    Likes Received:
    22,270
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Not as smooth as I would have liked ut I had tripod problems and Youtube's usually excellent stabilisation feature seems not to have done its job this time. Now edited to include footage of the return run.
    Hope you enjoy it all the same.
     
    Last edited: Feb 15, 2015
    Spamcan81, Feb 14, 2015
    #20
Page 1 of 3

Share This Page