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MellishR replied to the thread Tornado.
Although Tornado is indeed somewhat more complex, I don't think the third cylinder and associated stuff makes much difference to the task of designing and installing the ERTMS stuff; and the fact that Tornado already had a lot of electrical...
May 13, 2024 at 1:08 PM -
green five liked 3ABescot's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
A detailed account of the day using known film is available in the PSOV DVD "9th May 1964", including interviews with many of the crews and supplementary footage.
May 13, 2024 at 1:06 PM -
green five liked 3ABescot's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Hear,hear! And a thank you too to all those photters and videographers who have recorded the event and shared their results. The conditions were perfect, and full advantage has been taken of them.
May 13, 2024 at 1:06 PM -
green five liked Matt37401's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Sir, I really would love to see how big the smile is on your face ATM :)
May 13, 2024 at 1:06 PM -
green five liked Karlh's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
[ATTACH] With waving from onlookers all along the sea wall 7029 Clun Castle charges along the sea wall at Dawlish, seconds before a Voyager hurtles the other way.... the castle was just in time. [MEDIA]
May 13, 2024 at 1:05 PM
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green five liked 30567's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
According to Six Bells there were four Castles used on May 9 1964, 4079, 7025, 7029 and 5054, plus the Hall 6999 when 4079 failed at Westbury. Great show the last couple of days--it can still be done.
May 13, 2024 at 1:05 PM -
Leviathan liked MellishR's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Any chance of stabling her at Southall the night before for a run out of Paddington for as much as possible of the route to Birkenhead (with a diversion from the GWR around Brum)? Any more info on that yet? I'm keen to do it, having missed both...
May 13, 2024 at 1:05 PM -
green five liked Michael Whitehouse's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
7029 was safely back on shed by 1am, catering unloaded, rubbish cleared and team debriefed. It was a pleasure to be able to do virtually no management on 1Z48, simply because it was unnecessary. The enlarged team including FGW, Bristol and Laira...
May 13, 2024 at 1:05 PM -
green five liked 5098's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Seen from Langstone Rock: [ATTACH] https://richardstevens.smugmug.com/
May 13, 2024 at 1:04 PM
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Leviathan liked Karlh's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
[ATTACH] With waving from onlookers all along the sea wall 7029 Clun Castle charges along the sea wall at Dawlish, seconds before a Voyager hurtles the other way.... the castle was just in time. [MEDIA]
May 13, 2024 at 1:04 PM
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green five liked acorb's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Couldn't agree more. Big shout out to the stewards in coach F, made us welcome from the minute we got on and kept us updated throughout on everything that was happening, with good humour and a smile. Some nice little touches, such as providing a...
May 13, 2024 at 1:03 PM -
green five liked Matt37401's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Having got home from a bit a marathon week at work myself (I can imagine there’s a few weary folks from Warwick Road feeling the same :)) I’d just like to add my thoughts on this operation. Can I just say how refreshing it’s been to see and hear...
May 13, 2024 at 1:03 PM -
green five liked No.7's post in the thread Vintage Trains 2024.
Thanks to everybody at VT for putting on a memorable couple of days. Having listened to various comments on the platform the following comparison I believe shows 7029 was given every chance on Hemerdon. [ATTACH]
May 13, 2024 at 1:02 PM
