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Buxton Spa Express - Feb 2017

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Spotter, Jan 7, 2017.

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  1. charterboy

    charterboy New Member

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    Indeed, quite agree Al

    It misses out some interesting track that was included which i was also booked on

    Be interesting whether anyone takes up the £20 off given you could have got £30 off last week!!!!

    Hardly encourages you to book early with these various discounts which can't instill confidence in the market
     
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  2. Dobbs0054

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    With a 06.25 start from Preston it's not too great from the North. BUT it is running. It is pure steam. Happy days!
     
    Dobbs0054, Feb 20, 2017
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    46223 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    I believe the March 5th 'Tin Bath' has been cancelled.
     
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  4. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    So the Buxton Tin Bath it is then. One out of three is better than 0 out of 3 but you do have to ask whether tour operators think carefully enough about how they plan what they do. That said the Tin Bath may have had a pathing/loco availability problem.
     
    Big Al, Feb 21, 2017
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  5. mattspencer

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    Don't think it was a pathing issue as there were already times showing in RTT
     
    mattspencer, Feb 21, 2017
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  6. Dobbs0054

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    Ovaltine and Chocolate Digestives and early to bed tonight in preparation for Stupid O'clock tomorrow. Oilskins at the ready for three hours in Buxton with typical Peak District winter weather. Spoonies could be a refuge.... Here's to a good day for all.
     
    Dobbs0054, Feb 24, 2017
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    1020 Shireman Part of the furniture Friend

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    Load 10 so should have been a noisy climb of Miles Platting. No clips up yet.
     
    1020 Shireman, Feb 25, 2017
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    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

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    Stonking run up Miles Platting, local residents well and truly awakened ! Video to follow soon.
     
    LMarsh1987, Feb 25, 2017
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    Footage of 76084 & 45690 powering past a wet and windy New Mills South Junction earlier.

     
    GBoreham, Feb 25, 2017
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    The highlight of the tour was the no doubt the debut of 76084, but this was overshadowed by a volcanic Jubilee display up Miles Platting ! One of the highlights of the year for me so far. I would of liked to have chased the tour further, but poor weather ended that hope as can be seen in the video ! Hope you enjoy =:)

     
    LMarsh1987, Feb 25, 2017
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    All in our coach really appreciated this. Thanks for posting.
     
    Dobbs0054, Feb 25, 2017
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  12. Big Al

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    It looks as though the Buxton Tin Bath is coming to a satisfactory conclusion after an uneventful day. Hardly the weather to visit Buxton but I'm certain that the local traders appreciated the potential extra business and the owners of 76084 will have also appreciated the revenue.

    Is it just worth pausing to ask a question? Which other TOC would be able to provide two steam crews to handle a double-header? And more to the point, has anyone also thought of the fact that it's probably a while since anyone from WCRC has driven a Standard 4?

    Sometimes the obvious factors that might prevent a steam charter from running are the things that people either miss or take for granted. So well done to WCRC for delivering today. Please do the same again on March 18th to Whitby.
     
    Big Al, Feb 25, 2017
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    LMS 5XP No.45690 'Leander' climbing Miles Platting on a damp, cold morning hauling 'The Buxton Spa Express' on the 25th February 2017.

    Video Available Here
     
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    Well said Al credit where it due
     
    henrywinskill, Feb 25, 2017
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    Crackin Simon I was beginning to think that zooming out and 1 camera was a thing of the past on here thank god for you and L Marsh
     
    henrywinskill, Feb 25, 2017
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    Do we know why the pilot loco didn't come on until after the ascent of Miles Platting?
     
    MellishR, Feb 25, 2017
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  17. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Special request by @LMarsh1987 so he could get that superb video clip?
     
    Big Al, Feb 25, 2017
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    I suspect it was more than just two steam crews today judging by the length of day involved
     
    45581, Feb 25, 2017
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  19. meltonnorth

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    DB Do not offer double headed steam its not in their safety case I know I tried
     
    meltonnorth, Feb 25, 2017
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    Terrific footage and a tremendous charter by all accounts. More of the same please.
    The ascent of Platting bank emphasising the match of loco size and load to perfection.
     
    26D_M, Feb 25, 2017
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