If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

46115 out of Kings Lynn?

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Spamcan81, Mar 16, 2009.

Page 1 of 5
  1. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,146
    Likes Received:
    20,794
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Hi,
    There's a rumour going round that 46115 is to work a WCRC "birthday special" from Kings Lynn to Melton Mowbray
    on March 21st. ECS paths and the tour itself are in TRUST but no motive power specified yet. Anyone know anything about this? Knowing the secrecy that seems to surround 46115 I doubt WCRC will be spilling the beans themselves.
     
    Spamcan81, Mar 16, 2009
    #1
  2. jasonhull2000

    jasonhull2000 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2005
    Messages:
    413
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Peterborough
    Yes it is 46115.
     
    jasonhull2000, Mar 16, 2009
    #2
  3. plat 9 Brighton

    plat 9 Brighton New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2005
    Messages:
    136
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    tba
    Location:
    In or on a steam loco some where in the world part
    Think of a railtour opperator in that area (thats who maybe having the birthday) and why the Q of S went north last week.
     
    plat 9 Brighton, Mar 16, 2009
    #3
  4. Mike30A

    Mike30A Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2006
    Messages:
    1,670
    Likes Received:
    33
    Occupation:
    spending the kids inheritance
    Location:
    North West Golfing Coast
    Anyone able to provide timings for the loco/ecs move from Carnforth? Thanks.
     
    Mike30A, Mar 16, 2009
    #4
  5. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,146
    Likes Received:
    20,794
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    The railtour operator is fairly easy to guess but knowing David Smith's love of wrong footing enthusiasts it wouldn't surprise me if this turned out to be Class 47 hauled.
    If it is 46115 then I can see my shop opening a bit later than usual on Saturday.
     
    Spamcan81, Mar 17, 2009
    #5
  6. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2006
    Messages:
    8,099
    Likes Received:
    7,735
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Train Maintainer for GTR at Hornsey
    Location:
    Letchworth
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Edit - Timings removed
     
    5944, Mar 17, 2009
    #6
  7. Steamage

    Steamage Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2005
    Messages:
    4,738
    Likes Received:
    1,108
    Location:
    Oxford
    Any further news on this working? Is 46115 in steam today?

    @5944 - can I ask why you removed the times? Do you know whether they have changed?

    I suppose we will know for sure if the ECS runs tomorrow. Is there anyone in the Ely area that could check what is in Ely yard tomorrow evening?

    If it does run (big "if"), can anyone recommend a good video location between March and Peterborough? What's Whittlesey like? I suppose it's too much to hope for signal boxes and proper semaphore signals, isn't it?
     
    Steamage, Mar 19, 2009
    #7
  8. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,146
    Likes Received:
    20,794
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Whitlesea (to use the station spelling) has a manual box, semaphores and proper crossing gates so will be a good location. For other locations in the area I suggest a visit to http://www.trainspots.co.uk/. It lists a few locations on that stretch of line.
    A mate of mine is off out for the ecs tomorrow so he'll report back once he's seen it and then we'll know what's on the front.
     
    Spamcan81, Mar 19, 2009
    #8
  9. Guest

    Guest Part of the furniture Account Suspended

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2005
    Messages:
    3,614
    Likes Received:
    21
    Occupation:
    Occasional
    Location:
    G C & N S
    It would be better if he would report the times beforehand

    Carnforth to Lynn is a long run - and already paid for - so why the M15 nonsense???
     
    Guest, Mar 19, 2009
    #9
  10. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    35,146
    Likes Received:
    20,794
    Occupation:
    Training moles
    Location:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    David has a record of winding up gricers. Remember the "Thomas" face on 48151 a few years ago on a run along the Cumbrian Coast? So to keep people guessing as to will it, won't it be 46115 would be right up his street.
     
    Spamcan81, Mar 19, 2009
    #10
  11. Guest

    Guest Part of the furniture Account Suspended

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2005
    Messages:
    3,614
    Likes Received:
    21
    Occupation:
    Occasional
    Location:
    G C & N S
    One way or another I have had contact with the business for almost thirty years now - and share a great deal of their outlook, but this cloak and dagger stuff is just so unnecessary
     
    Guest, Mar 19, 2009
    #11
  12. Guest

    Guest Part of the furniture Account Suspended

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2005
    Messages:
    3,614
    Likes Received:
    21
    Occupation:
    Occasional
    Location:
    G C & N S
    .............. and thanks to something that preceded and will probably outlast the internet - so ineffective!

    Thanks friends!

    You know who you are :smt023
     
    Guest, Mar 19, 2009
    #12
  13. Stepney32655

    Stepney32655 New Member Account Suspended

    Joined:
    Nov 20, 2008
    Messages:
    130
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    Grave-digger
    Location:
    Riccarton, Roxburghs
    Don't mention it, Frank! :smt023
    ..................... [smilie=to funny.gif]
    P.S. You owe me a pint at Stalyvegas!!
     
    Stepney32655, Mar 20, 2009
    #13
  14. palace gates

    palace gates Guest

    Mr G,
    You obviously don't have the right contacts.
    Anyone seen this on the move yet?
     
    palace gates, Mar 20, 2009
    #14
  15. D1059

    D1059 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    422
    Likes Received:
    289
    Not personally, but just received this via the rail-gen mail group


    "46115 + QOS Wennington 0853"

    Good luck to those photographing it - let us see your results

    STEVE
     
    D1059, Mar 20, 2009
    #15
  16. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2006
    Messages:
    8,099
    Likes Received:
    7,735
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Train Maintainer for GTR at Hornsey
    Location:
    Letchworth
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Appears to be roughly on time. I'm off out to see it at Newark and probably Hundred Foot Drain later, while my dad is chasing it and should see it at Retford, Grantham and Peterborough, assuming it all goes to plan.
     
    5944, Mar 20, 2009
    #16
  17. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2006
    Messages:
    8,099
    Likes Received:
    7,735
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Train Maintainer for GTR at Hornsey
    Location:
    Letchworth
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Shipley 10.34, 1 min late.
     
    5944, Mar 20, 2009
    #17
  18. 60124Kenilworth

    60124Kenilworth New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2007
    Messages:
    172
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Featherstone West Yorkshire
    =D> 46115 passed Hare Park Junction,Wakefield heading for Doncaster at 11.43,bright sunlight,looked absolutely superb hauling train of vintage stock.
     
    60124Kenilworth, Mar 20, 2009
    #18
  19. 46236

    46236 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2005
    Messages:
    1,408
    Likes Received:
    250
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    lord of the manor
    Location:
    city of gold
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    46115 en route, passed hellifield approx 11am
     
    46236, Mar 20, 2009
    #19
  20. 46236

    46236 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2005
    Messages:
    1,408
    Likes Received:
    250
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    lord of the manor
    Location:
    city of gold
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    oh, just a bit late with that
     
    46236, Mar 20, 2009
    #20
Page 1 of 5

Share This Page