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Duke of Gloucester The Royal Borderer 17th May

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  1. tholthorpe

    tholthorpe New Member

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    Just seen Duke of Gloucester leave York heading north to Edin: Goinf well on time
     
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    Just got a text to say "Farce No Water" dont know what its implying or whats happening. If I get more info I will inform.
     
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    The tour is delayed for a unknown amount of time due to watering issues at millerhill with the nah is supposedly only at 50%, and the loco is now over half way of what is needs to to get to Berwick
     
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    Reported that it is expected to be diesel piloted to Tyne Yard but no driver available. Getting to be farcical now. Got to have sympathy with those involved as none of this is the support crew/tour operators fault.
     
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    Where about's is the tour at the moment? Does anyone know the plan after Tyne Yard?
     
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    Still at Edinburgh I believe and no idea I'd assume fill up and go but its all speculation,I will give my dad a ring to see if they have left yet as of 15 minutes ago they hadn't
     
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    Expecting 67XXX+71000 in around 10-15 mins into Edinburgh to TY then I assume steam forward.
     
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    Why has the driver gone off? I was on the phone to someone at millerhill about 45 mins ago, and there was no signs of it makin a quick departure, although he said someone had Unoficually said there was still hope of getting water in he edinburgh area
     
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    Departed Edinburgh with 66056 on the front of 71000 at around 20:10.

    Cheers,
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    Reportedly 2000 gallons in the tender for those interested.
     
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    it didn't leave Edinburgh til 10 past 8?
    was planning to go to darlington but what time will it be there?
     
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    Some time between 2250 and 00:00 I'd say,certainly i'd be surprised if it was earlier than 22:50!
     
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    Yeah guessed midnight and a bit after. Think I’llstop at home. Thanks for all information posted mark. Saved me going out fornothing!! Good luck to all who hope to still see her. Thoughts are with the passengersfrom Sheffield, going to have been a long day and night.

    regard Richard


     
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    Now at Tweedmouth although reported the driver of 71000 is now on the 66 not on 71000 so in effect it is DIT.
     
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    Departed Tweedmouth exactly 120 down.
     
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    Yep. Pathfinder loves tours that turn into a mission. York to York - 15 hours would be a long day and you would have to have been an enthusiast to have booked from Sheffield. That said, this really was hard luck for all.
     
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    Just had a text virtually confirming 66056 is leaving the tour at TY. Although nothing can be guaranteed.
     
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    Now on the approaches to Tyne Yard.
     
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    Gen "from the train", arrived Tyne Yard 22:35 (behind 66056); train due to go forward to York with 71000 solo (now setting down Durham 23:15) to York for presumed 67 to Sheffield.
     
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