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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by daveannjon, May 11, 2024.

  1. daveannjon

    daveannjon Well-Known Member

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    The last specific 45596 thread was in 2019 so I hope a new one is appropriate.
    I'm pleased to say that Bahamas will be visiting Peak Rail for an extended stay this July, arriving via the mainline connection.
    It is probably nearly sixty years since a Jubilee graced the Matlock to Rowsley section of the Peak Line, so this is a very welcome visit indeed.
    The usual caveats apply of course.

    Dave
     
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    Seems like no mainline trips this summer for 45596 :(
     
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    It's good that BLS have got somewhere to earn steaming fees for the summer.
    Just another unforseen result of the CDL issues at Carnforth.

    Cheers, Neil
     
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    Even if 45596 is doing very little mainline work, given there seems to be quite a number of lines short of locomotives (Peak Rail included) I can't imagine Bahamas will be short of work?

    Chris
     
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    Given the costs and risks that apply to main line running it's probably less risky to find work on heritage lines where the attraction of a rare locomotive to the site being visited can attract a greater number of visitors; Win win for both parties - loco earns money heritage line sees increased income.
     
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    RTC still has Bahamas advertised for a number of summer trains. Some clash with visit to Peak Rail, so major website updating is urgently required. Mind you, I'm not holding my breath for those trains booked for 45596 haulage prior to its visit.

    Bahamas will certainly be missed by its growing number of fans in the South of England, I'm sure. It has given some superb performances since becoming the mainstay of RTC's summer Southern/South Western programme. Still, it is good to know that it will be earning some income elsewhere.
     
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    I strongly suspect that as much as anything the direction of travel (or not) from WCR will be indicated by what people like the BLS and NELPG chose to do in terms of braking system fitments going forward.
     
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    I received a pre-publication copy available to members a few days ago. Written in a different way to the normal string of facts type book with a lot of human interest, thoroughly recommended. Also worth getting by the same author, if you can find a copy, is Bashers, Mourners and Gadgets, a history of the Coal Tanks .
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    depends ultimately on the costs of bringing in the loco, steaming fees, increased coal versus how much extra revenue you think the visit will earn

    Given the loss of steaming fees from the mainline, it takes a lot of preserved line days to earn as much albeit the wear on the engine is in theory different
     
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    Today there's a book signing in the Learning Coach at Ingrow by Pete Skellon the author of that really good book on Bahamas.... see post #8 above........ mail order also available via the link
     
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    Just bumping this thread to highlight the fact that the new book is superb! As well as a detailed history of the loco it's telling the wider story of the railways and the preservation movement. Fascinating read and I haven't put it down in 5 days now. With the owners losing their expected income stream this summer I can heartily recommend the book as a means of giving some financial support to them whilst been educated and entertained at the same time.

    No connection other than as a very satisfied purchaser :)
     
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    Mike, many thanks for your post, we're glad you like Pete Skellon's new book!!
    Would you consider leaving your comments on our online shop review, the button's just below the image of the book

    Bahamas - the story of a steam locomotive, by Peter W Skellon - The Bahamas Locomotive Society (bahamas45596.co.uk)

    Any funds raised help us keep the wheels turning... thanks for your support !!!
     
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    Many thanks to you and all Bahamas supporters !!!
     
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    Hope 45596 comes back to the south once there is coaching stock for it to haul
     
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