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USA to Lincoln - 8/12/12

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Big Al, Dec 7, 2012.

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  1. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    An A4 up the ECML is always worth making the effort for. That said, depending on the train formation, I may well be spending the whole day right next to whatever will be hanging off the back. But there is the possibility of an even time dash so we shall see.

    Lincoln will also be busy with VTL arriving with a Hall and a UKRT Intercity thingy.
     
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    The timings I saw said WCRC diesel to assist in London area, no mention of it staying on the train all day. I don't recall seeing a diesel on the back of previous Lincoln tours either.
     
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    I think I may be on this. The other half is treating me to a day out for my birthday. Not told me where or how we're getting there but I have a sneaky feeling we're off to Lincoln with an A4. Could be completely wrong of course.
     
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  4. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    I think there is a DL shunt at Lincoln but one can remain hopeful that we get the steam heated stock and dear old Tangmere gets the DL backup.
     
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    The train has to set back into Terrace Sidings after it arrives at Lincoln - I can't remember whether it has propelled back in the past or there has always been a diesel on the back for such a move.
     
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    Cromwell propelled on its own earlier this year.

    Mr B have you not got some chips to fry being Saturday and all?
     
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    Normally yes but it's the big 6-0 for me and if I can't have a day off to celebrate that..................
     
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    It does seem that RTC = Diesel on the back at the moment unfortunately. Is that something to do with below standard rolling stock ?
     
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    there will be a diesel on the back for heating
    These trains are aimed at the family Market Mum Dad Grandad Grandma and the kids a cold train would be very unpopular
    From January onwards we will be without diesels on the back

    Unfortunatly steam heat is not as good as Electric heat
    Nigel
     
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    Steam heat's not so bad if you're at the front though.
    Here's hoping "posh class" is next to the loco today.
     
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    60009 in KX on time.
    lots of Police around, more than photographers, were they expecting trouble ?
     
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    On time harringay, no diesel on the rear, fast line.
     
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    Blistering departure from Stevenage. Turned slow road at Sandy. Mr and Mrs Spamcan relaxing in premier dining. :)
     
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    Have a nice day as they say...........
     
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    Enjoy
     
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    Emergency lighting only in coach C. Dinner will be intimate. :) depart 7 late at 17:52.
     
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    Have you got your candles...
     
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    21:49 into Kings Cross. Fairly tame climb to Stoke on the return.
     
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