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'Cathedrals Express'. 28/06/18

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  1. free2grice

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    A4 60009 .West Brompton to Worcester Shrub Hill. 28/06/2018
    Outbound via Evesham. Return via Sapperton.
    http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U55019/2018/06/28/advanced
    http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U55020/2018/06/28/advanced

    <BJ>
     
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    lets hope this runs in the current heatwave
     
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    Diesel assistance for Sapperton? It's as dry as a bone out there. <BJ>
     
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    Given this weeks forecast, I think without assistance it’ll be known as the golden valley for another reason! I’d be very surprised to see this not be a show pony day... (hate to be a pessimist!! I’m usually wildly optimistic)
     
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    I had a voucher to spend, so will be doing a bit more line-bashing on this one around Guildford, and as long as the steam locomotive is at the front and its driver has control of the brake, I don't care. I'm bailing out at Oxford in any case, and it is indeed bus transfer to Didcot or Cheltenham.

    I agree that we could do with a bit of rain soon...
     
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    I'd take show pony steam instead of a 47 tucked in behind !
     
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    With this weather, any steam up front will be on light duties. Only sensible. Although I don't particularly like a diesel tucked behind, crap happens and I'll mortgage that against the decent trips I've already had this year.
     
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    With respect to fire risk I think we have done well to last this long before mitigation kicked in, its been hot and dry for a while now. With respect to this tour, I am assuming its going to be a show pony job at best, at worse who knows.
     
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    Should of postponed this IMO, as there was still ample time to alert customers. Better for morale than running diesel+steam with upset passengers.
     
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    ...and I suppose if this is, then Sunday's tour will be a diesel pilot too.... certainly no sign of any rain on the horizon.....
     
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    No updates about Fire Risk on the new SD website but UK Steam info currently has this update for this trip:

    28-Jun THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS -
    London -Worcester (WCRC) [wcrc]
    60009: W Brompton-Redhill-Guildford-Oxford-Worcester and return
    [Diesel pilot due to fire risk ?]

     
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    This was posted in the Steam ban thread:

    From what I have heard it's a complete ban on steam on LNW (N) and LNW (S) routes until 2359hrs 2/7/2018.
    Other routes DL assistance will be provided either with the DL coupled inside the steam loco or from the rear.
    Sunday 2/7/2018 Paddington - Stratford on Avon will be diesel hauled throughout.
    West Highland workings are assessed under a local risk assessment.


    Hope that clarifies the situation,

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    As far as the long hot summer of 1976 is concerned I can say that, as far as the South West was concerned. it lasted until 28th. August!.
     
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    Any news on what is happening with this trip tomorrow? Rushmoor Council have put the Farnborough North times on Twitter for folks who want to see a steam train. Will it be steam on the front?

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    I'm thinking its unlikely At best I guess diesel tucked in behind, show pony style, at worse diesel pilot, which is pretty stupid should leave the kettle behind if that is required.
     
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    I don't see the point of the show pony option either. I went on a SD trip to Lincoln with 60163 some years ago during another fire risk period. They just stuck a Class 67 on the front of Tornado and towed it to Lincoln and back. Tornado was only in light steam so that they could blow the whistle every so often.

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    Steam Dreams have now posted pictures of 60009 being prepared for tomorrow's trip on Twitter.

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    Looking about as good as it can be, given the circumstances. Also seems to be doing Didcot Parkway avoider, too, which isn't a particuarly regular stretch for charters with steam involved. I guess it used to be used on the old VT 'Moonraker' itinerary, but not on much else.
     
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    Summer of '76 details.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_United_Kingdom_heat_wave

    I think it started a lot earlier this year, May was pretty hot & dry as well.
    This month certainly has been.
    No respite on the horizon either. Apart from a possible blip on Sunday with a thunderstorm.
     
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