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The Wensleydale 6/04/19

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Steamie Boxes, Mar 30, 2019.

  1. gricerdon

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    Brilliant and amusing as usual
     
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    30567 Part of the furniture Friend

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    Tornado will be going that way on 20 July, at least from Methley Jct to Whitehall Jct, on the North Briton.
     
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    Now we know who turned up at last minute at Giggleswick, hope you enjoy the video
     
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  4. Oswald T Wistle

    Oswald T Wistle Well-Known Member Friend

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    Lovely stuff, being last minute I didn’t spot you up at the end of the platform.
     
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    Brother was on the platform, I was on the road above the station, in almost total darkness.
     
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  6. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Thanks Oswald for you usual comprehensive report, sitting opposite you I would not have believed you gathered enough information...
    One little extra though, as we approached Hellifield although speed reduced we cruised through without stopping, presumably both crews were happy that they has sufficient water to reach Carnforth, only to be brought to a halt shortly afterwards, however after a few minutes we set off again and once past Settle Junction we made steady progress up Giggleswick bank, beyond there the speed rose and brisk progress was made the rest of the way, and as reported arrived about 30 minutes early.
    A walk to the front and I discovered a young lady in overalls standing alongside BIL, turned out to be Jeannie Walker who had been firing part of the way. Her aim I understand is to become a main line passed fireman/person/woman in the not to distant future.

    Edit, Only just realised that BIL filled up with water at Leeming Bar and got back to Carnforth on that fill. The video sound of us passing Giggleswick station seems to confirm that the since the 8 was filled up at Sherburn, it was doing most of the work with BIL in conservation mode....Only my thoughts...
     
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    Very entertaining report as usual Oswald. Should have made myself known, I was the young lad with glasses on the table opposite. No doubt our paths will cross again for a proper introduction. :) Also nice to see Ralph again, all told a very enjoyable day. A surprising first for me yesterday was covering the Little North Western by steam (and by any form of rail traction for that matter, thankfully no Pacers involved!!).
     
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    Ah so that was you, I realised you were a member but now have a face for the name.....Good to meet you.
     
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    I was in Coach D yesterday closer to the Kitchen car and had a blue jumper on.
     
  11. Oswald T Wistle

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    The information comes from my little friend who was sitting on the table (GPS), he has a far better memory than me (downloadable), he knows the exact time and where we are to within a few feet - he is the organ grinder and I am the merely the monkey (type-cast for the part).

    I am glad the train stopped as I would have missed it at Giggleswick, I was worried that the water stop might be omitted. Subject to the weather forecast, I had planned to board at Skipton to make watching the train a possibility (and it shortened the day and avoided finding a parking space at Carnforth). Would I have gone to Gigglewick if I had known that the Bordorganboys were videoing it? Yes!

    I saw the lady on the platform at Bedale, so is she Peter Walker's daughter?
     
  12. Oswald T Wistle

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    Thanks for the kind comment. I have seen you on a fairly recent trip but didn't know the "name" - perhaps we all need badges, "I'm with Nat Pres", or perhaps not. The LNW is an attractive line that although used regularly for test runs and stock movements doesn't see many steam trips, which is a shame.
     
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  13. Oswald T Wistle

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    I see that roaming the countryside in total darkness has earned you a like from SGT - it takes one to know one? Thanks for the video it brought back plenty of memories from the 1980s and gave me a much better view than I got on the night.
     
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    Thanks to those of you who posted positive comments about my report, I enjoy writing the stuff and am pleased that others enjoy it too. I've now had a chance to look at the photos and videos, some good stuff (as usual), thanks to everyone for posting, that is the drawback of travelling, you don't get chance to see it.
     
  15. RalphW

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    Plebs class not allowed 't posh end....
     
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    Oh standard class will suit me fine i dont get bo%%#×ed as much by stewards 4 hanging in the vestibules like you do in 1st class at windows but make sure heads arms and cameras are within the window but i like to stand and hear the kettle chattering away or a friendly steward or fellow passenger walking through the carriage and a quick wave at fellow linesiders spectating.:D
     
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    The stewards in my coach, didn’t care I was in the vestibule, I spent most of the time there filming. Actually he encouraged me to film out the window than just having it just inside.
     
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    Dear oh dear :(
     
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    I like to sit well back in 1st Class, a nice cup of coffee, or a drop of wine (with a bit of birthday cake.:cool: :Happy:
     
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    Yes you can get used to it can't you...We used to make two trips a year with my brother and his wife, if possible behind DoS, and always north from Crewe. Coach A to be near the action one way, full dinner and drinks on the way back, steam past the window with the aroma of smoke, and cinders on the roast beef, what's not to like. :)
     
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