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Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by RalphW, Jul 26, 2013.

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  1. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    The support crew for 46233 have a busy time, 60009 is unavailable so the Duchess is on the CME tomorrow Sat 27th.
     
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  2. sgthompson

    sgthompson Part of the furniture Friend

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    Thanks for that Ralph , changes the plans location wise for me but in a good way . Steve
     
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  3. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    Cheers Ralph, presumably 45231 on the Holyhead run Sunday?
     
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  4. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Yes most likely, it's difficult to justify the use of a 5 with a load of 12 or 13 on the WCML when there is a pacific available.
     
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  5. Linesider

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    As I understand it, 46233 was always the planned loco for this tour. Let's see if the 47 is on the back (if at all).
     
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    In theory it'll haul the train to Crewe, then stay on the back. Fingers crossed, because the forecast its looking good, and I don't fancy a 500 mile round trip for sod all!
     
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    Might get the gig for the season instead of 45305?
     
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  8. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    But that's if they have sufficient support crew who can or want to do back to backs every weekend.
     
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    Arr Hellifield approx 10 early, 47 (County of Essex) on the back
     
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  10. MIKEP

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    What coach are u in, we r in H
     
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    Footage of 46233 at Ramsgreave and Wilpshire , Stainforth and finally Hackthorpe on the return leg . Hope you enjoy .
     
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  12. KentYeti

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    Lets hope the current rains get a decent hold for a few days as it must have been frustrating going out to film such a wonderful steam loco being pushed around by the diesel as much as 46233 was.
     
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    I wasn't onboard, I live by the overbridge on the A65 next to the signal stop on the approach to Hellfield so watched it pass
     
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    Good stuff Steve, enjoyed the chinwag today and as Kent Yeti says we need some wet weather to see the Duchess really stretch its legs
     
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    Flustrating is bang on as I could see why the steam was on the front for the punters but it seemed a waste of time otherwise .
     
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    Completely right Steve Ive deleted my 2 shots from today I wont be out again until its cooler and has rained
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    Wimp!!
     
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    They were a bit girlie lol
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    I was on board today. The hot weather has certainly created an atmosphere of caution! Just think of the consequences if there had been a lines side fire.
     
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