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CATHEDRALS EXPRESS WED.17TH AUGUST

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Mikem, Aug 11, 2011.

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  1. spindizzy

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    Incident in the Christchurch area caused a late arrival according to SWT staff. Engine took coal at Weymouth before heading off to yeovil.
     
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    One from Southampton this morning.
     

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  3. Oakfield

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    Many thanks, John.
     
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    That is correct. The blood and custard set travelled from Poole - Bristol - Warminster behind Britannia and then continued to Poole behind 59.203.
    Up until now the Rainbow Set appears to be the standard rake for all Steam Dreams / Tornado rail tours. <BJ>
     
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    Was delayed at Woking waiting Driver who was caught up in the bridge bash at Surbiton
     
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    'Rainbow set' - I like it!

    Glad to find there was nothing seriously wrong. A driver would have more than enough firing experience to keep the fire ticking over and maintain the water levels
    while she was being towed btw.
     
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    Many thanks for the explanation. I was ready and waiting to take photos at Chiswick at around 0911 yesterday and was puzzled to see what appeared to be a steaming Tornado turn up on time but with the diesel at the front.
     
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    After all the drama, she left Yeovil on time just before sunset
    [​IMG]
     
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    Wow!! Well done Owen. <BJ>
     
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    I've been critical of DBS with what i see as a 'half arsed' attitude towards charters in the past, but in these circumstances it's difficult to see what else they could of done, they got a Fireman to the trip as quickly as possible so all was not lost, it's not as if another TOC could of done any better, there's no exactly a depot of Fireman on 'spare' turns around the corner anymore.

    That's a lovely glint/backlit shot by the way Owen.
     
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    Lovely shot Owen!
     
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