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West Coast Santa trains 2017

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  1. Gladiator 5076

    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    I would imagine for the market this is aimed at, be they the children or the diners, not sitting there cold is a prime consideration. Did 8F's or more specifically does this 8F actually have steam heat?
     
    Gladiator 5076, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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  2. torgormaig

    torgormaig Part of the furniture Friend

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    Jeez... here we go again! Why can't people run their trains on the network as they see fit without seemingly causing upset to bystanders who are not customers. I don't see complaints on Nat Pres when the NYMR provide diesel assistance to their trains when it is felt necessary so why do mainline operators get such stick? And I would not call this route undemanding - York - Scarborough is, but not Hellifield - Blackburn.

    Peter James
     
    torgormaig, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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  3. Johnb

    Johnb Nat Pres stalwart

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    Back in the day they didn't have steam heat but I think 48151 has now. I think there are some rules regarding diesel assistance during the leaf fall season until the end of December, it's why the Belmond now runs with a diesel at the back. I don think WC would go to the expense of firing up a loco and paying a driver for the day unless they really had to.
     
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    60017 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Because they are damned when they do and damned when they don't. I share your frustration :Banghead:
     
    60017, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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    GBoreham Member

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    Footage of 48151 powering past Kettlesbeck and Hoghton this afternoon.

     
    GBoreham, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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  6. Dobbs0054

    Dobbs0054 Member

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    Do you know if I am a customer or not??? Don't make accusations you have no foundation for. Could get you in trouble.

    In a similar vein, where was the complaint in my post? It was a question. 48151 has taken the Hellifield to Blackburn route in it's stride before.

    Seems inside your head is having problems.
     
    Dobbs0054, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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  7. 60017

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    Nice footage as usual ! No visible evidence of steam heating, so ETH keeps the passengers nice and warm and helps to maintain clear windows :)
     
    60017, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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  8. Cal.N

    Cal.N New Member

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    Unassisted with a 13 coach train in far from perfect railhead conditions?
     
    Cal.N, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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  9. iancawthorne

    iancawthorne Well-Known Member

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    iancawthorne, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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  10. henrywinskill

    henrywinskill Well-Known Member

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    Peter some people on here just like to hear the sound of their own keyboard complain and then whinge when WCR don't post on here. Dont worry things never change on Nat Pres
     
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    henrywinskill, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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    Thanks Henry. Very lucky with the sun, it dipped seconds later!
     
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  13. sgthompson

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    Thanks John , thought for a split second it was you on the opposite side at Bentham but decided it wasn’t!
     
    sgthompson, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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  14. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Peter you should know by now that, in the eyes of some, WCR are always going to get it wrong which ever decision they make. These people are experts in the world of running steam on the main line, and their tours never have any problems.
    Oh hang on a minute, their first one hasn't run yet.
    I wonder who would be one of the first to castigate them if the 8 had stalled, or heaven forbid, failed on Wilpshire.
     
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    Had other plans for today...so you can bet your life the next two weekends will be dull, grey and very wet!
     
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  16. henrywinskill

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    Ralph your biting and thats what they like
     
    henrywinskill, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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    The 8F at Wennington and Whalley today:

    Chris
     
    30910, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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    Santa 1b.jpg

    LMS 8F Class 2-8-0 draws into platform 2 at Carnforth to pick up its passengers for the first of the 'Santa Specials' around the circuit. West Coast are to be
    congratulated on an excellent day out with the engine performing well all day with Ron Smith on the reins his little helper Martin Soames on the shovel and
    Mick Kelly with the diesel. The food and service provided by 'The Gravy Train' was superb and could not be faulted and was suitably washed down with
    the odd tincture or two. There were many photters out all around the circuit but the gallery at Hellifield Green was the biggest I've ever seen there seemingly
    stood on top of each other!! For all those booked on trips two and three be assured you will not be disappointed and do you know some thing else, I didn't hear
    a single whinge about the diesel on the stern. A thoroughly enjoyable day so many thanks West Coast you did a grand job
     
    Shep Woolley, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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  19. sgthompson

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    A very good account of the days proceeding’s Shep ! Did Santa give you all you wanted lol
     
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    sgthompson, 3. Prosinac 2017.
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  20. TheLairdofNetherMoor

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    Surely you're not suggesting that "Dobbs0054" wasn't a "customer" on this working? :)
     
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