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LU 150

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Christopher125, Nov 8, 2011.

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  1. PeterH

    PeterH New Member

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    Re: LU 150 plans...

    I've applied for my ticket, just got to hope to get through this stage of the ballot. It will be a bit pricey at £180, but well worth it - an historic event as it is!
     
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  2. Spamcan81

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    Posh class eh! I'll be joining the plebs for a mere £150 if I'm lucky.
     
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    Re: LU 150 plans...

    At least it won't be in open coaches!
     
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    Now that would be worth the money. :)
     
    Spamcan81, Oct 30, 2012
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    Duty Druid, Oct 30, 2012
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    Re: LU 150 plans...

    For those who haven't seen this yet - it's not in the most obvious place to look, but check out the photos of the Met coach being restored at Boston Lodge.
    Prince Working Party
    Lovely work!

    More photos from earlier are also there on the "Prince working party" news items.

    Steve B
     
    Steve B, Nov 3, 2012
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  7. MuzTrem

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    Re: LU 150 plans...

    Does anybody know whether the January event will be the only one to feature the original Met coaches, or will they be running at the May event as well?
     
    MuzTrem, Nov 3, 2012
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  8. Christopher125

    Christopher125 Part of the furniture

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    Re: LU 150 plans...

    There's some new photo's on the LTM Flickr page too, showing the body and underframe nearing completion - according to the LTM Blog "static testing will be undertaken at Boston Lodge in the first week of November, followed by dynamic testing on a standard gauge heritage railway line soon after".

    Chris
     
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  9. Christopher125

    Christopher125 Part of the furniture

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    Re: LU 150 plans...

    They've also uploaded a couple of photo's of Met No1 in mid-October here and here - not long to go...

    Chris
     
    Christopher125, Nov 6, 2012
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    Re: LU 150 plans...

    Check out the latest on the Flickr page HERE, it's rather spectacular. Not sure anyone will ever dare say anything about 'little' railways ever again! Can't wait for the results of the ballot.
     
    SillyBilly, Nov 15, 2012
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  11. Christopher125

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    Apparently someone visiting the LTM was told they'd had 40,000 applications, no idea if that's accurate but spectacular if it is.

    Chris
     
    Christopher125, Nov 16, 2012
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    That's a lot of applications. The sceptic in me says that figure is wrong but it's going to be a spectacular success for LUL if it's right.
     
    Spamcan81, Nov 16, 2012
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    Recession - what recession?
     
    nanstallon, Nov 16, 2012
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  14. spicer21

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    Re: LU 150 plans...

    Spectacular indeed ! Should ensure funds will be available to finish No. 1's rebuild if it is true !
     
    spicer21, Nov 17, 2012
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    Re: LU 150 plans...

    So has anyone been lucky in the ballot? I've heard nothing to date so assuming I've been unsuccessful.
     
    Spamcan81, Nov 22, 2012
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    Re: LU 150 plans...

    I saw it yesterday afternoon. It was next to the shed and had just been lit up by the look of it.

    Met No.1 and an LNER J15 together at Bitton. Things are looking up. <BJ>
     
    free2grice, Nov 22, 2012
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    Do you know if it is likely to be given another run tomorrow?
     
    cg, Nov 22, 2012
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    Met No.1 is on test today around Bitton. Sorry for the late reply. <BJ>
     
    free2grice, Nov 23, 2012
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    Thanks - will go to see it.
     
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