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'Torbay Express' 2014

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door free2grice, 3 jul 2014.

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  1. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    They may all have been Crompton Cranks. :)
     
    Spamcan81, 29 jul 2014
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  2. D7076

    D7076 Well-Known Member

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    Don't worry no chance of a rare Crompton on the Torbay,might have the delights of a rancid duff though...
     
    D7076, 29 jul 2014
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  3. EveningStar92220

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    I'm with you on that one! I would want to be nowhere near it!
     
    EveningStar92220, 29 jul 2014
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  4. free2grice

    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

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    Steady rain forecast for the Bristol, Somerset and Devon areas on Friday and Saturday.

    Rain saved the day on the previous Torbay Express perhaps it will happen again. Do you remember the thunderstorms
    of Saturday, 19th July? The following day was wet underfoot but we were blessed with glorious sunshine. :) <BJ>
     
    free2grice, 30 jul 2014
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  5. EveningStar92220

    EveningStar92220 Guest

    I hope you are right! All I want to hear on Sunday is the sound of one of Swindons' finest! :)
     
    EveningStar92220, 30 jul 2014
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  6. NickPreston

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    I thank you all for praying for rain for the start week in Paignton starting this Saturday.

    I will think of you all whilst laying on the beach in the drizzle ;-)
     
    NickPreston, 30 jul 2014
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  7. EveningStar92220

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    Enjoy your hols Nick! ;)
     
    EveningStar92220, 30 jul 2014
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  8. free2grice

    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

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    Time for a compromise. Let it rain at night and sunshine in the daytime. <BJ>
     
    free2grice, 30 jul 2014
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  9. D7076

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    Western Champion not rostered....
     
    D7076, 30 jul 2014
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  10. EveningStar92220

    EveningStar92220 Guest

    Thank God for that!!
     
    EveningStar92220, 30 jul 2014
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  11. gwr4090

    gwr4090 Part of the furniture

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    Unlikely to be a diesel on the Sunday 3 August Torbay, I gather. Just 5029.
     
    gwr4090, 30 jul 2014
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  12. EveningStar92220

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    Wonderful!! Are you travelling with Alan on Sunday? I'm catering on support coach. :)
     
    EveningStar92220, 30 jul 2014
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  13. NickPreston

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    I'll go with that, I think that's fair.
     
    NickPreston, 31 jul 2014
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  14. KentYeti

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    Well, with England looking like a rare Test Match victory today, then maybe it will rain very hard over Southampton. Like it does at such times. And if that rain comes from further West then some respite might be earned for the steam trip.
     
    KentYeti, 31 jul 2014
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    Being both a steam fan and a cricket fan I have rather mixed feelings at this time of year! So, I've been enjoying the cricket and trips to the Severn Valley and the Bluebell. No steam bans there!
     
    6026 King John, 31 jul 2014
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  16. MellishR

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    You should be in clover. If the weather's fine you enjoy the cricket. If that's rained off you can enjoy the main line steam.
     
    MellishR, 31 jul 2014
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  17. The Crimson Pirate

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    That's good, we have some friends coming from Didcot on Sunday.
     
    The Crimson Pirate, 31 jul 2014
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  18. free2grice

    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

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    Not good news for parts of the Somerset area this morning regarding the weather. It rained for 30 minutes!!
    The dog and myself were not amused as we got a good soaking. The dog sulked all the way home. :(

    NB. For those without a sense of humour, the above should be taken light heartedly. ;)

    <BJ> ..... and Baxter
     
    free2grice, 31 jul 2014
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  19. free2grice

    free2grice Part of the furniture Friend

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    At least 24 hours of heavy rain is now forecast from lunchtime today for the entire route of the Torbay Express.
    If the predictions are correct Nunney Castle will have the opportunity of a good run to Kingswear without the
    assistance of a diesel. <BJ>
     
    free2grice, 1 aug 2014
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  20. cg

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    Heavens opening up, rain shower over Bristol as I type.
     
    cg, 1 aug 2014
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