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Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by threelinkdave, Aug 20, 2014.

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    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Mumblings on another forum that 75069 was running light engine when it encountered the fallen tree.
     
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    We boarded the first train at Kidderminster at about 9:40am. The guard/TTI told us the first train would be delayed because and I quote "75069 derailed between Hampton Loade & Highley. It hit a tree." I haven't seen anything official suggest that 75069 derailed. So is that true or not??

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    I've seen mutterings on FB that claim that everything's okay "except a bit of bent metal". Very dubious source to speculate from but it could be that 75069 recieved some minor damage.
     
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    For interest what is the stopping distance for a light engine at 25mph?
     
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    I note from the SVR's "A very British summer" that a vintage bus is giving sightseeing tours around Bridgnorth on Mondays. Presumably, this was rerouted to provide the rail replacement service today.
     
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    Their is no one size fits all, their are great variations. In general terms a Steam braked Locos brakes will react to an input slightly quicker than some.
     
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    Is there any evidence that the short lived popularity of bogie brakes, prior to WWI, produced any effect other than to complicate maintenance?
     
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    The Germans persisted with them until the end of steam, so they must've thought it worthwhile.
     
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    Having seen photos shared privately I'd say minor damage would be a fair description, to both loco and track.
    No doubt both will be sorted and back up and running again as swiftly as possible.
     
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    The amended service is still in place today: trains from Kidderminster to Highley and buses from Upper Arley village to Bridgnorth. Both services are operating to a 1hr 20min frequency, and you have at least 15 minutes to walk between Arley village and station on the shortest change.
     
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    ....together with footplate rides on 7714 at Bridgnorth between 10:30 and 16:30
     
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    Never noticed that ...... cheers. :)
     
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    1450 was back yesterday running a charter
     
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    I knew that 1501 was on charter duty... was 1450 out and about too?
     
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    I would have sworn I saw 1450 yesterday but your post has me doubting my own eyes. Just ignore me
     
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    Proof if proof were needed that all GWR engines look the same. :)

    Tom (ducking and running for cover...)
     
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    If you think 1450 looks like 1501, I can recommend a good optician.

    (ps, Android won't insert a smiley)
     
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