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LMarsh1987 liked Big Al's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
Yes - lovely video. A bit quick for the Lickey even with a banker but the spectacle is what it's all about I guess and as you say the 5's were doing their bit.
Apr 14, 2024 at 10:04 PM -
LMarsh1987 replied to the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
The LMS Black Fives are seen blasting through Bromsgrove and then are captured going at a brisk pace at the top end of the hill. Plenty of noise from upfront so no complaints there, though as expected the box was taking a few coaches, which was...
Apr 14, 2024 at 12:06 PM -
LMarsh1987 replied to the thread Lakelander Tours 2024.
That was well in command with the 47 only taking its weight. Fair play to the LSL crew for not requesting much from the rear.
Apr 13, 2024 at 9:29 PM -
LMarsh1987 replied to the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
I thought the Fives were now good for 65mph ? I remember 45212 was the first to run with its new limit on a midweek Cotswold Venturer back in 2018.
Apr 13, 2024 at 8:55 PM -
LMarsh1987 liked Kirkoswald's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
Photted it three times this morning. Utterly pathetic with the diesel roaring away at each location and the Five looking like it was almost undriven. I'd booked the next week off to follow ir all the way to Scotland. I have given up in disgust...
Apr 13, 2024 at 6:08 PM -
LMarsh1987 replied to the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
The GB tours have always had a good a mix of unassisted steam hence the shadowing diesel on selected days. If the train was full of non enthusiasts why bother with the expense of light engine paths. Hopefully the pair of the Fives put on a good...
Apr 13, 2024 at 3:42 PM
