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Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by threelinkdave, May 19, 2014.

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  1. LMarsh1987

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    No 9 looking and sounding good in glorious British weather !

     
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    I was also at Yatton. I was filming the train from under the station footbridge (to keep dry). I was the guy with the sturdy tripod. Did we speak to each other?

    No.9 was very impressive with the sound of that wonderful chime whistle as it hurtled towards the station. In my film sequence I pan around with the loco and
    manage to include the well wishers in the distance waving to the train. Despite the weather it was well worth it.

    Happy days. :) <BJ>
     
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    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

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    I notice that the train ran without the class 47 diesel to Bristol. Well done RYTC / WCRC. <BJ>
     
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    60009 'Union of South Africa' arr Bristol TM 13 1/5 mins early at 19:45 1/2 according to RTT.
    The timings suggest a start to stop time between Taunton and Bristol TM of 47 1/2 mins.
    Can anyone verify?

    Well done to all concerned. Hope the weather did not spoil the day for the passengers. <BJ>
     
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  5. BillR

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    A couple of clips from me from today, either side of the Gloucester stop.



    Awful weather (& traffic on the M5). Hope everyone on board had a good day.
     
    BillR, May 24, 2014
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  6. Pete Thornhill

    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    VT have done it over the years, leave early i mean but at drop offs not pick ups agreed ;)
     
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    Out in the rain again for this.. filmed at Little Moor and Cogload Junction on the main line and Watersmeet on the WSR

     
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    I travelled on this train and can confirm the timings are correct from Taunton to Temple meads! Thanks to RTC, West Coast, WSR, SVR and all connected with 60009 (saved the day at last minute) for a great day out!
     
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    Should we pull the cord to get our moniesworth then ? :p
     
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    You have actually hit on an interesting conundrum. If you curtail high speed running you would get more time on each tour but possibly loose exitement factor. Run fast and arive early or spend time in loops or platforms like they did last night at Worcester

    Answers on the back of a tour ticket
     
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    Thanks for your reply. I'm glad you enjoyed your day to the west country. <BJ>
     
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    'Union of South Africa' returned to Southall this afternoon (engine and coach) in glorious sunshine ......slightly better conditions than yesterday.
    Thankfully the loco and support crew were available for the tour to the WSR this weekend. Thanks again to all who made this possible. <BJ>
     
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    pay the £50 surcharge and I am sure that would be ok lol
     
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  14. threelinkdave

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    Neil - I have a possible explanation why the error occured. do you think this plausible.

    When propelling the ECS out of the down goods loop the train would be too long for the platform. I cant remember exactly where the down starter is but I would hazzard a guess that it had to be cleared to get the train behind the down platform up starter. The track circuit to Hagley would thus be ocupied and gave the false starting time.

    Thoughts?
    Dave
     
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    That's probably how it happened - the headcode probably jumped into the berth that's picked up when a train leaves Kidderminster and with the track circuit being occupied probably confirmed it. I was wondering how that might have happened and you've explained it!
     
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