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LE Movements and Test Runs 2013.

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by belle1, Jan 2, 2013.

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  1. steamvideosnet

    steamvideosnet Well-Known Member

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    Indeed it isn't. It was removed by lorry from Quorn - Allelys Heavy Haulage posted a photograph on Facebook showing it leaving on the back of one of their low-loaders.

    James at SVN
     
    steamvideosnet, Jun 20, 2013
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  2. mrKnowwun

    mrKnowwun Part of the furniture

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    The GCR really needs to get that "missing link" filled in.
     
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    It'll be done by 2015, NR are doing it.
     
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  4. The Man

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    NR are putting the Bridge back, but there is an awful lot more to do before the link can be used. Other bridges to be overhauled or constructed, embankment to restore. (The old embankment was removed by BR to construct the chord line in the late 70's). It is a massive undertaking, but there is a massive determination to see it succeed.
    As they say on the GC "FORWARD"
     
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  5. NickPreston

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    This won't join GCR to the network though will it? I understand this is just linking the GCR with the GCR(N) making a longer heratige line instead of 2 shorter ones.
    Is my understanding of this correct? It's surely just 'bridging the gap' between the 2 preserved railways and passing over the main line.
     
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    But the GCR(N) is connected by the chord at Loughborough.
     
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    Ahhhhhhhhh I didn't know that. Another reason why GCR are so keen to get the link then.
    Strange that GCR(N) had Black Prince then Wadebridge for their recent gala, both to be brought in by low loader, rather run something in off the mainline. The cost difference must be huge.
     
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  8. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    neither 92203 nor 34007 are main line passed . Even to be dragged would require a lot of examinations which ultimately cost ££££ and probably make it more expensive than a low loader
     
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    Oh I get that, but why not go for a main line cert loco I meant, think 8K was the road transport cost that was being mentioned. Ouch.
    Anyway, well off topic, very sorry!!
     
    NickPreston, Jun 21, 2013
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    I've never tried this YouTube uploading before, so this is by way of a test to see if it works.

    Tornado heading south through Widdrington Station this week.

     
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    Regarding rumours of a proving run for 34046 on 1st July.
    Has anyone spotted a relevant move on rtt from ELR to substantiate this?
     
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  12. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    I understand that the loaded test run will be on the 3rd.
     
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    45231 dep Carnforth 1150 Tues on loaded test run via Blackburn and Preston,. 47760 on rear.

    Cheers

    Andrew N
     
    wcmlbls1846, Jun 25, 2013
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    No report on rtt post Hellifield as yet.
    Correction updated shows left Preston 16.08.
     
    26D_M, Jun 25, 2013
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  15. RalphW

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    It's worth noting that this left Preston 123 minutes early. The test run schedule has plenty of stops built in and if these are not taken, as often happens, two hours early from Preston is the result, catching out many photters.
     
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    Left hell field 20 early after a quick lunch
     
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    Wonderful to see her back and that photo from Brock is very nice Tony!
     
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  19. RalphW

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    Yes great shot Tony.
     
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    Great to see her back and that's a cracking shot Tony.

    Here is a video I found of the test run:

    Looking and sounding very good.
     
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