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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by buseng, Nov 24, 2009.

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  1. dp266

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    What a sight thrashing through Leyland Station at 14.15 today. Don't know what the speed was but she seemed a blur! OK only with support and a 37 but what a performance.

    Made me sad that I was waiting for the local Cattle Truck to go into Manchester...
     
    dp266, Dec 21, 2009
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  2. markjkirby

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    uksteam.info is saying over shap.
     
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    With the original timings through Hellifield/Blackburn; confusing ! *scratches head*
     
    60017, Dec 21, 2009
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    Nobody with any times yet?

    I'm wondering if she'll go up in the usual 12:30 approx ex Carnforth path :| ???
     
    steamingyorkshire, Dec 22, 2009
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  5. rough-shunter

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    Times anyone?? please??
     
    rough-shunter, Dec 22, 2009
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  6. Steamworks

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    44871 test run

    Tues run cancelled due to heavy snow
     
    Steamworks, Dec 22, 2009
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    Is this confirmed? Its just that I can text people I know who may be on their way.

    Not doubting your info Steamworks, it would just save people what could be a nasty juorney up the M6 or from wherever.

    Thanks, Neil. (stuck in work)
     
    belle1, Dec 22, 2009
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  8. Steamworks

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    44871 test run

    Info re cancellation came from a Carnforth driver. Given the severe conditions in the NW and the fact it's a non-essential train then decisions are likely to be made at short notice.
     
    Steamworks, Dec 22, 2009
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  9. belle1

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    Thanks for that, one person had changed their mind due to the weather report anyway and another turned back.

    Thanks again, Neil. (hoping that it is rescheduled for Christmas eve as I am off work... )
     
    belle1, Dec 22, 2009
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  10. Steamworks

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    44871 test run

    Cancellation also confirmed by Ian Riley. M6 also down to one lane in that area. 5" of snow at Carnforth overnight.
     
    Steamworks, Dec 22, 2009
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  11. Martin Perry

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    Shame, it would probably do better than most of the plastic trains in this weather and might have even been a useful 'thunderbird'!!
     
    Martin Perry, Dec 22, 2009
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    Yeah, I never went out, hopefully it'll be rescheduled sometime soon...
     
    steamingyorkshire, Dec 22, 2009
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    yeah hook up a rake of mk1s and send it down here, its total chaos, hire it to southeastern along with clan line tornado and tangmere
     
    martin butler, Dec 22, 2009
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  14. lewis.maddox

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    Any news on its test run today?
     
    lewis.maddox, Dec 23, 2009
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    I understand that the driver has reported for duty, but when any movement takes place is unknown.
     
    RalphW, Dec 23, 2009
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    I assume the loco is at Crewe now?
     
    lewis.maddox, Dec 23, 2009
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    no Carnforth, hopefully someone will post if she sets off on a test run today
     
    pnemickey, Dec 23, 2009
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    According to The Works, 44871 was due to run Carnforth - Euxton Junction this morning, leaving about 11:00. HTH
     
    Steamage, Dec 23, 2009
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    Believed to have left Carnforth for Euxton, now that may mean she is either turning round and going back to Carnforth. or detaching from the train and going back to Bury?
     
    RalphW, Dec 23, 2009
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  20. pnemickey

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    Carnforth to Euxton is an odd one, why Euxton?
     
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