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Weymouth Seaside Express 2012

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Northern Union, Jun 5, 2012.

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  1. david1984

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    Anyone know exactly what Lamiel is in for ? repairs is somewhat vague.
     
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    I thought Lamiel was in for a bottom end overhaul...?

    James at SVN
     
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  3. Sir Nigel Gresley

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    'Tangmere' on her way from Weymouth to Bristol, for Tomorrow's 'Seaside Express', at Maiden Newton (19:15 to 19:45) and Holywell, just before Evershot Tunnel at 20:06.

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  4. Northern Union

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    Great news for custmers tomorrow. I believe it will Britannia sharing this for the season and taking charge next week.
     
    Northern Union, Jun 30, 2012
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    So what will haul the Torbay Express? Will WCRC allow TBEL/DBS to use their loco? <BJ>
     
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    34067 Tangmere away from Bristol TM on time at 08:51. Three small wheel slips quickly controlled.
    Stock: 6 maroon coaches and 3 green. Two maroon coaches appear to be straight out of the paint shops.

    Update: The train arrived at Frome on time for a drink of water. <BJ>
     
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    71000 Duke of Gloucester is doing the TE next week. 70000 is operated by both WCRC and DBS so no problems there.
     
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    Thanks for the update but I was thinking more of the chances of Tangmere working the TE rather than Britannia. <BJ>
     
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  10. Sir Nigel Gresley

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    Climbing to Evershot Tunnel in a seasonal(!) rain shower, at 12:30, with slight slip, quickly controlled.

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    We were near Evershot but my photo proved to be rubbish, and I ended up ankle down in mud. Try get decent shot on her way back up but may stick closer to home.
     
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    angmere is no longer opertt
    Nil - Tangmere is no longer operated by DBS.
     
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    It seems your fears were misplaced as she seemed to do ok today in the wet.
     
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    Twenty-two down leaving Weymouth, but only ten down at Stratton (photo from public crossing!), and right time at Evershot!


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  16. david1984

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    WCRC own 34067 so are unlikely to let a competitor use it, 70000 as privately owned and air braked, goes where the money is on offer.
     
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    Thankfully yes. I saw the train depart from Bristol TM and was impressed with how the driver controlled the slips. <BJ>
     
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    I though she was privately owned?

    Jamie
     
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    I'm not sure whether Tangmere's actual ownership is in the public domain. My understanding is that the (majority) owner is a close friend and/or business partner of David Smith. Therefore, she is effectively a WCRC loco, and so it's highly unlikely that she will be booked for a DBS-operated train, though not totally impossible.
     
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