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TORBAY EXPRESS 2011 Season

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by GWR, Oct 12, 2010.

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  1. Stu in Torbay

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    Wasn't down to run on Sun. Dates are (off TE website) 5, 12 & 26 June3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 July7, 14, 21 & 28 August4 & 18 September
     
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    I've lost the thread here.... 26 June IS Sunday !! ?? ( I think )
     
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    It is!
     
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  4. ADB968008

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    Back to topic..

    I'm not sure what can haul this if 6024 can't do it ?

    This weekend is Tyseley openday (so 4965, 4936, 5029, 5043, 70013 and 6201 are out), WSR has 60163 then 4492, 70000, 71000 are out for repairs.
    This leaves.. 48151, 34067, 35028 all round London... of which I couldnt imagine they would be practical options.
     
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    Since the TOC is DBS the loco will have to have air brakes.
     
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  6. Stu in Torbay

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    Sorry, I thought OP was referring to Sunday just gone when it was not scheduled to run. I didn't realise there was/is a problem with the 26th
     
    Stu in Torbay, Jun 21, 2011
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    Just spoken to the Torbay people (as we were booked on this run) and they have confirmed that it is cancelled =[ . They have put a letter in the post today explaining why. Will book for another date though :)
     
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  9. JMR

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    Ho humm. Hopefully it is a blip and the rest of the season is a success.
     
    JMR, Jun 21, 2011
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  10. Stu in Torbay

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    Was it loco shortage or lack of bookings?
     
    Stu in Torbay, Jun 22, 2011
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    does anyone have an update on the damage to 71000 . It was suggested that she was priming and damage was caused to two cylinders (Railway Herald I think) . 71000 website hasn't been updated yet
     
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  12. JMR

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    Was it loco shortage or lack of bookings?

    Letter came today from TE ltd explaining that it was locomotive related as opposed to lack of bookings or anything else. They didn't think it was appropriate to run it diesel hauled.They are offering transfers to another tour.
    Given the time that they were aware of the problem I think they made the right decision. It must be quite tough for tour operators and loco owners/support groups when these things happen though.
     
    JMR, Jun 22, 2011
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    What's happened to 6024?
     
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    Its under maintenance. Next booked turn is 3 July.
     
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    They approached "Lizzie" but she is busy. What is wrong with 6024? I noticed a change of directorship with Torby company.
     
    rivetcounter, Jun 24, 2011
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    The previous post states clearly 6024 is undergoing maintenance....
     
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    Hearing it's going to be 60163 'TORNADO' showing of her Brunswick Green Livery hauling 'The Torbay Express' this coming Sunday 3rd. July. Bring it on.
     
    SteamHawk216, Jun 28, 2011
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    Had a email from 71000 to day she will not be running for the forseable future as they have not found out what caused the failure
     
    leander, Jun 29, 2011
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    Tornado left Bristol on time looks rather nice in its new livery all choc and cream stock with one maroon on the back.
     
    MAPLE CHRIS, Jul 3, 2011
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