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Golden Arrow 9 April

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by VirtualSteam, Apr 9, 2014.

  1. VirtualSteam

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    Braunton having another go round Kent today - hope to catch it later on
     
  2. RogerP

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    Went to Ravensbourne as it was scheduled via the Catford loop, in time to see it pass by in the distance on the down Main. Got a very distant shot which is better than being able to hear it, but not even see it. Don't know why it was diverted. IMG_0566.JPG
     
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    Looked good at Canterbury West.
     
  4. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

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    And bravely, without a box on the back. Hardly the Golden Arrow tho, no arrow and no flags.

     
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    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    And no Pullmans either. You got lucky there with the unit.
     
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    Absolutely magnificent, it really blasted up the bank towards Martin Mill!

    Hand held so excuse the shakiness and the talkative fellow watcher!

     
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    Looking good after leaving Canterbury.

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    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Typical DBS crew. They know how to get a Bulleid singing. Martin Mill? What bank?
     
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    Between Deal and Dover, where Tangmere got stuck
     
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    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Not allowed a rear tailgunner through Shakespeare Tunnel from memory.
     
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    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    I know that there is a 1 in 70 bank between Deal and Guston Tunnel. I was commenting that the video gave the impression that there was no bank there because of the pace at which Braunton was tackling it. Near the bottom I know, but nevertheless the assault seemed effortless for Braunton, unlike Tangmere's attempt albeit on a slippery rail from a standing start. I was being disingenuous. :rolleyes:
     
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    Think there's a "tad" of priming going on there so not totally magnificent! :eek:
     
  15. VirtualSteam

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    Looked and sounded very good today
     
  16. KentYeti

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    No, no, this is the Golden Arrow!



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    11th June 1961, the very last steam working. Drifting down into Bromley South.

    I was in short trousers, (very rare for Yetis), and was wielding a Brownie 127. And it was a rather dull evening!

    But it's a photo I still value.
     
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    My video filmed at Chelsfield, Chartham and Sandling.

    The first clip at Chelsfield features a well known Forum member in action. First, a rear view, followed later by a full frontal.:)

     
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    Thought my moment of fame had come, I was on the footplate at Chelsfield.
     
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    You weren't responsible for the wonderful performance at Sandling by any chance?
     
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    No, I was just part of the support crew, and that happened to be part of my stint on the footplate.
     

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