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Big Al replied to the thread Vintage Trains: Mayflower to Plymouth - 27/09/24.
Stuck behind a service train at Yatton, I thought?
Sep 28, 2024 at 2:12 PM -
Matt78 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
You could minimise that risk - low level water fillers with fire hose attachments; and do the watering from a high pressure hose supply away from a platform. (Many main line locos are set up that way since - in the absence of water cranes - it is...
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:58 PM -
Jamessquared replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
You could minimise that risk - low level water fillers with fire hose attachments; and do the watering from a high pressure hose supply away from a platform. (Many main line locos are set up that way since - in the absence of water cranes - it is...
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:58 PM -
MellishR replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
The risk of falling when putting a lamp on a top bracket can be avoided entirely by not using that bracket. Whether that is the right solution may be a matter of opinion. The risk of falling while manhandling the hose(?) of a water crane into the...
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:47 PM -
Johnb replied to the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
I agree, I mentioned climbing up onto the top of a Stanier tender, in practice I don’t think it’s done now using the steps unless there is no other way. The problem is applying modern H&S to old technology
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:46 PM -
Spike liked NathanP's post in the thread Vintage Trains: Mayflower to Plymouth - 27/09/24.
Absolutely brilliant tour yesterday, a highlight of the year for me. Faultless performance from the Castles throughout. Also, much appreciated for Michael to walk through the train, stop at each table, introduce himself and ask if everyone was...
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:44 PM
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jsm8b liked Karlh's post in the thread Vintage Trains: Mayflower to Plymouth - 27/09/24.
Two of mine from today's tour. West bound approaching Teignmouth in bright light and east bound in beautiful evening light at Cockwood Harbour with the sun mercifully above a huge cloud. A fantastic sight in Devon today. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:43 PM
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MellishR liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Bluebell Railway General Discussion.
Exactly! Maybe we should all just stay indoors unless we are going to work then. That certainly reduces risk, no roads to cross, pavements to trip up on etc. Certainly no contact sports or even non contact like cricket. Certainly never go near a...
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:40 PM -
Mick45305 liked NathanP's post in the thread Vintage Trains: Mayflower to Plymouth - 27/09/24.
Absolutely brilliant tour yesterday, a highlight of the year for me. Faultless performance from the Castles throughout. Also, much appreciated for Michael to walk through the train, stop at each table, introduce himself and ask if everyone was...
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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Mick45305 liked JBTEvans's post in the thread Vintage Trains: Mayflower to Plymouth - 27/09/24.
My video of the return at Cockwood Harbour, fantastic lighting! [MEDIA]
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:39 PM -
Mick45305 liked Hemerdon's post in the thread Vintage Trains: Mayflower to Plymouth - 27/09/24.
Here's my video, taken at Powderham (very windy), Hemerdon ( a short clip taken by my wife on her phone), Newton Abbot and Tiverton Parkway. [MEDIA]
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:38 PM -
John Petley liked NathanP's post in the thread Vintage Trains: Mayflower to Plymouth - 27/09/24.
Absolutely brilliant tour yesterday, a highlight of the year for me. Faultless performance from the Castles throughout. Also, much appreciated for Michael to walk through the train, stop at each table, introduce himself and ask if everyone was...
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:21 PM
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Hemerdon liked DanielsTrains's post in the thread Vintage Trains: Mayflower to Plymouth - 27/09/24.
Double Headed Castles to Plymouth Captured at Taunton, Totnes, Plymouth Departure and Tiverton Parkway, Enjoy [MEDIA]
Sep 28, 2024 at 1:15 PM
