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Wizards Express 2, Sat 12th July

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  1. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Those on the Wizards Express this weekend could, if they wanted, change trains at York and get a ride to Scarborough behind the Duchess on the VT Flyer, which is due in some 15 minutes later, then back on the service to catch the WE at 17.07. Always assuming that you can organise a seat!!!!
    Now if Olton was running a few minute late and the Duchess a bit early...
     
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    In my experience, Whenever such an occurrence is possible one either runs mega early or mega late; I've had that twice in the past 9 months...
     
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    47580 on the front at Wigan. No sign of coach G at present, to be added at Carnforth!
     
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    OH with 10 on PLUS A BIG BLUE BOX at the back, through Bingley about 10 mins late running slowly against yellow signals...
     
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    Is it possible that the diesel on the rear is more to do with the shift at York from P10 to Holgate sidings than anything else?
     
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    We were a couple of minutes early at Bingley actually. Now in the loop just before Armley Junc. Coach G got added at Carnforth to the front, so is in front of dining. It'll be moved to the other end at York, so front coach both ways. Marvellous!
     
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    No idea if the diesel is doing anything. 5972 is doing its fair share of the work, plenty of noise at times.
     
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    Being held due to possible fire risk.....
     
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    On the move 30 down, but steam coming off at Leeds.
     
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    Footage of 5972 at Low Bentham sounding lovely .

     
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    Stopped in centre road, reversing here with steam staying on rear.
     
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    Sounds like the dead hand of Network Rail - York. Do we not remember last summer and the attitude of those in charge of the ECML? I hope that this is not the start of a summer of disrupted steam east of the Pennines.
     
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    Anyone know how it'll be leaving York later?
     
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    Footage of The Wizard at Clapham, Long Preston and Bell Busk.



    Hope you enjoy.
     
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    I've been told that it's reported elsewhere that there was a lineside fire after 5972 passed before Leeds :(
     
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    Lineside fire at Gargrave according to National Rail Enquiries.
     
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    47580 taking tour back, 5972 at NRM.

    A certain mod/steward has been spotted enjoying an ice cream too!
     
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    Tell him to use it to put the bloody fire out.
     
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    We thought it was you at Clapham Phil, that's why we waved at you from up on the moor...
    Video to follow when it eventually finishes uploading in about 4 hours time.
     
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