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staffordian liked 5944's post in the thread Saphos 2024.
I tried to video 6233 on the Royal Train over the S&C years ago. Camera set up, videoed a service train, but when I pressed record for 6233 nothing happened. Somehow I'd managed to flick the switch from video to stills!
Apr 18, 2024 at 7:43 PM -
staffordian liked MellishR's post in the thread Saphos 2024.
Haven't we all? Or are there some clever buggers who never do it?
Apr 18, 2024 at 7:43 PM -
staffordian replied to the thread Saphos 2024.
Very nice! And I'm so glad I'm not the only one to have done that with a recording...
Apr 18, 2024 at 1:25 PM -
staffordian liked acorb's post in the thread Jacobite 2024.
I agree with you to a certain extent, both organisations are led by individuals who have questionable ethics and attitudes towards others - you could argue both are successful businessmen because of their ruthlessness. However, ruthlessness (and...
Apr 16, 2024 at 7:28 PM -
staffordian liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
[ATTACH] In not the best weather conditions SR Battle of Britain class No. 34067 'Tangmere' heads 1Z34 day 3 of 'The Great Britain XVI through Kirkby Stephen Station and on to Carlisle with Mick Rawling driving, Matt Southwell on the shovel and...
Apr 15, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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staffordian liked sgthompson's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
Blizzard conditions on the S&C before Tangmere appeared but thankfully it cleared and the sun came out. Video to follow.
Apr 15, 2024 at 2:26 PM -
staffordian liked jsm8b's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
Two today from Millmeece and Moore. As Spike already noted the morning sun disappeared progressively as the cloud built up towards midday. But Black 5s on home ground, does it get better than that ? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 14, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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staffordian liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
Every Sunday afternoon Mrs W calls round to see her mother who lives nearby and so she would not be accompanying me on a trip out. In fairness she did offer, but some rituals are best left untouched. As the train was booked on the slow line...
Apr 14, 2024 at 8:12 PM -
staffordian replied to the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
Here's my video of Day 2, as the train passes through Stafford running over 20 min early. The red signal at the platform end cleared as the train approached, so we were treated to wonderful sound effects from the Fives as they opened up. [MEDIA]
Apr 14, 2024 at 7:54 PM -
staffordian liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
[ATTACH] Ian Riley's Black 5's Nos. 44871 and 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' make for a fine sight and sound as they work the 'Great Britain XVI day 2 over the six arch bridge at Galgate on the approach to Lancaster with today's Drivers Mick...
Apr 14, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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staffordian liked Spike's post in the thread The Great Britain XVI - 13/04/24 to 21/04/24.
After a bright start in north Staffordshire by late morning the clouds had started to roll in before the rare sight of steam on the fast lines between Stafford and Crewe witnessed the Black 5s heading north at Heamies Farm near Norton Bridge....
Apr 14, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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staffordian liked jsm8b's post in the thread A2 60532 Blue Peter.
Never felt more like seein the blues Had intended to go see the GB ecs but with the diesel leading decided on a BP test run fortunately finding a lunchtime(ish) sunny spell. [ATTACH]
Apr 12, 2024
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staffordian liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread Jacobite 2024.
That’ll be £73.50! Well, that’s what mine said last week for one filling.
Apr 12, 2024
