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  1. donbenn2000
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    'Scots Guardsman' to Weymouth. 19/07/2016

    At 0650 this morning the New Forest fire index was 2, which is low, but I don't suppose NR will check anything so sophisticated. In fact although...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: What's Going On
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    Shakespeare Express 2016 - 17th July > 4th September

    Hi Ben. Do you know the dates when 5043 will be working? Thanks
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: What's Going On
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    Weymouth Envoy with Hastings unit 1001

    An excellent day out yesterday. Very good climbs of Upwey, Parkstone and Roundwood on the return. Thanks to all concerned
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jul 21, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    4464 Bittern to do 90mph on ECML - 29 June & 27 July 2013

    I dont think I am going on one of these. Somehow the hype takes the edge of the excitement which still surrounds the occasional (considerable)...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    4464 Bittern to do 90mph on ECML - 29 June & 27 July 2013

    Yes I took the view from about md 1965 that the only way to be quite sure about the accuracy of high speeds was to take a lot of times at full...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    The White Rose 22nd June

    Oh no. First I was going on it but not with a 5 hour schedule to York. So then I had decided to drive to Welwyn for a shot but now its going to be...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 19, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    N2 1744 To Epping Ongar

    We bought tickets a while back but still no timetable and they havent answered my email request. Don
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 19, 2013 in forum: Galas and Events
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    The Swanage Belle 13th June 2013

    No news tonight as I didnt go out but this morning it looked and sounded great passing Totton with 12 on plus a dead 47245, thats around 550 tons...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    Clan Line special duty tour.

    Yes and dont forget that after topping Roundwood at 76 mph (with 455 tons) and still accelerating, we got checked down to walking pace at Worting...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    Clan Line special duty tour.

    This book has been planned for many years and hopefully I wil find time to write it before I get too old, with help from Dave (dropgrate) Wilson...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    Clan Line special duty tour.

    Yes my old friend, two of the greatest Merchant runs ever, both close to 3,000 ihp. 35028 on 12 York to Darlington in probably around 34 minutes...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    Cathedrals Express to Scotland

    Just to add to that the gradient profile in the IA book looks like its uphill northbound but the two 'steeper' downhill sections are both...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    Cathedrals Express to Scotland

    I never timed steam over this stretch but had a few Deltic runs. My best was 6th August 1966, D9014 on 14 for 550 tons gross. We did Darlington to...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    Cathedrals Express to Scotland

    One would not wish to disagree with such an eminent boffin. Seriously. This brother of mine can work out moving average speeds whilst runs are in...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    The White Rose 22nd June

    Alan Those were the timings for two years ago. Whilst they may be the same this year RTC specifically make the point that taking a second tender...
    Post by: donbenn2000, Jun 2, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    The White Rose 22nd June

    RTC are saying on their website that 60009 will be working with two tenders and this will speed up the journey. However northbound is still nearly...
    Thread by: donbenn2000, Jun 1, 2013, 33 replies, in forum: What's Going On
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    Whistling Ghost 25/05/13

    Yes I have found it and I was standing just behind the poster to get my still shot attached. My video clip isnt in the same league as this one...
    Post by: donbenn2000, May 26, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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    [May 28, 2013] Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway Cotswold Steam... (Gloucestershire)

    OK great, thanks. What about 8572? Don
    Post by: donbenn2000, May 19, 2013 in forum: Galas and Events
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    [May 28, 2013] Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway Cotswold Steam... (Gloucestershire)

    Thanks for the loco rosters. Please could you say which way the engines are facing so we can plan our day which will entail photographing all the...
    Post by: donbenn2000, May 19, 2013 in forum: Galas and Events
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    The Cheltenham Flyer

    Well you have said it again Wedgie. ''In preparation for my first Castle run since the 1960s.'' You know that I will hold you to that though I...
    Post by: donbenn2000, May 13, 2013 in forum: What's Going On
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