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Welsh Borders Tour - 15th Feb - Loco ?

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  1. LMarsh1987

    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

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    With the reported problems with 45699 & 46115, it will be interesting to see what the motive power will be for the steam section of the Welsh Borders excursion. Thoughts...
     
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    8F.......
     
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    Having not run since August, I would imagine that WCRC would be sending her out on test this week to ensure no gremlins!
     
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    At least fire-throwing shouldn't be a problem at present!
     
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    48151 mentioned as possible power on WCME y'day.
     
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    What is the status of 44932 presently?
     
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    Some people on Facebook have been mentioning that it could be the 8F for this Saturday's trip.

    Just put a quick question out on here. Anyone know of any good photo spots between Chester & Wrexham?
     
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    If you want noise probarbly best going to the footbridge over gresford bank Jeff


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    Thanks for that. I do know where that location is as I believe the number 1 bus from Chester to Wrexham goes near it.

    Thanks for the link for the map Ralph. :)
     
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    JS indicating it is Galatea for this Saturday's trip on the WCME thread.
     
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    46115 not on the WCME? I thought JS said earlier today that Galatea was going to be on this train.
     
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    James said that 45699 is on the Welsh Borders and 46115 on the Cumbrian in the WCME thread.
     
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    Last reported 15 down at Stally.
    Galatea arrived Crewe 26 early.
     
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    The gloom persists as Galatea rushes over the border between Wales and England whilst crossing Chirk Viaduct.

    Galatea 15-02-14 026.JPG


    And the back shot.....
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    Cheers

    Alan
     
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    Prior to departure from an almost Steam Age Shrewsbury,

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    Departure from Shrewsbury, at Crewe Bank.





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    Galatea back on form today, in my opinion. Video to follow of 45699 climbing Battlefield in stunning afternoon sunlight.
     
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    Nice shots, loco looking good, load13, no blowing taps, I'd say she looks in good fettle, credit where credits due, well done WCRC.
     
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