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The York Yuletide Express

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by sowerbylad, Oct 6, 2009.

  1. Alberta 45562

    Alberta 45562 Part of the furniture

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    So it did. I should look before i open the keyboard,lol.
     
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    Thanks Pete!

    I am the only one that campaigns for more trips through Batley!!
     
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    No problem Bobbler, I'm in Morley, we don't forget steam through our home town, especially as it doesn't happen all that often!
     
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    Victor Nat Pres stalwart Friend

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    Oi, I'm in Dewsbury, I'd love to see more blasting uphill from Dewsbury to Morley tunnel. Although after Martin Walkers Deltic shook Batley station to it foundations last year I don't think it will stand much more of that. Wonderful sight and sound.:smt120:smt111
     
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    Looks like Mirfield then.
    Suspect that there might be a few MRES members there?
     
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    Lime Street for me watching her depart
     
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    Any ideas as to whether this train is ontime?
     
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    Alberta 45562 Part of the furniture

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    reported a "little late" on the gen lists. Who knows.
     
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    On time at Sowerby Bridge. Great sight.
     
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    A few minutes down approaching Rochdale, the sun was hiding behind a cloud for the due time but promptly came out as she came into sight, ruined the shot..:(
     
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    Another gloriously dull day here in West Yorkshire. Here's a couple of Lizzie passing through Elland, and running early through Mirfield after the water stop.
     

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    Nice ones Mike. :smt023

    I wish I'd gone with you to Mirfield, I drove like a lunatic and got to Sherburn in Elmet with 15mins to spare and it had already gone through, bo***cks! ](*,)



    By the way where did those grey boxes come from? ;)
     
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    Cheers Stu!!

    I did wander if you'd made it, as she shot past me 15 minures early, going like the clappers.

    ...with regard to grey boxes I'm keeping it real - none of that Photoshop jiggerypokery magick that you use!
     
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    Sounded wonderful going through Rochdale, took a film of the occasion. Just magic.
     
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    Thru Church Fenton at 1805 on return, 17 mins late.
     
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    Eh up all!

    Great to see the old girl out and about today, i had considered Miles Platting given the weather, but didn't fancy climbing the ladder with Josh and the camera ! Settled on Smithy Bridge in the end for the easy life !

    Did anyone else get the funny kind of light today, moody as 'ell !

    Anyway, heres the clip, and yes thats Josh pointing out to me that "its coming" !!!

    [youtube]oHZhvavHklQ[/youtube]
     
  19. sowerbylad

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    Got her on the return at Sowerby Bridge. Was just about on time going quite quickly. Video of today on You Tube later. Surprised i was the only videoer there with about ten watchers. Probably rest in watching X Facta?
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    Here's another shot of "Lizzie" emerging from Elland Tunnel. LINK
     

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