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Capital Christmas Express - November 21st?

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by mike1522, Nov 10, 2015.

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  1. Sean Emmett

    Sean Emmett Member

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    When they're good they're very very good.
    And when they are bad...

    Have had some exhilerating runs behind Tangers but it needs the right driver. Some years ago it really struggled on East Suffolk (no, it's not as flat as you think..) but romped up from Colchester to Stratford in just outside even time after crew change. People were asking if it was the same engine.

    But yes I was on the Evershot trip and I felt for the crew.

    Only did one trip behind Wells, Salisbury to Yeovil and back. IIRC it did rather well...
     
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  2. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Just planning a horrible fate for you that's all. I'd hire a good bodyguard if I were you. ;)
     
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    Watch out for drones...;)
     
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  4. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Probably because it was the only certified operational class 7 with air brakes on the market at the time of purchase?
     
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  5. gricerdon

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    Yes the right driver makes a big difference but so does proper maintenance
     
    gricerdon, Nov 13, 2015
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  6. bakabung

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    I see that Tangmere is provisionally booked for a Southall to Swanage run this Wednesday, 25th. Has is left Carnforth then?
     
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    Really? Tangmere, Southall to Swanage on 25th November. Where does it say that?
     
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  8. bakabung

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  11. bakabung

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    45699 would indeed be a treat but it's got to get down to Southall first and I have been ooop North most of the day so haven't had chance to see if it's on it's way.

    Edit. Only just seen the WCRC news......
     
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