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Royal Duchy 2018

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by LMarsh1987, May 23, 2018.

  1. Bifur01

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    I thought Royal Duchys always used to run to Exeter from Par without a top-up, but could be wrong
     
  2. 6960 Raveningham Hall

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    Like many on here, I'm not a big fan of diesel locos being involved in steam charters. However, on this occasion I was hoping to pop along to Par for a glimpse of one of JH's heritage diesels.

    Stef.
     
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    If there is any diesel involvement (no idea if there is or not) it would be from the WCRC fleet
     
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    There’s not normally any diesel involvement on the RDs.


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    That certainly was the case on the one occasion I have done the Royal Duchy - 70013 was the loco . There was only one water stop (Exeter) in each direction.

    I do not think there is planned to be any diesel involvement (other than the Bristol-Taunton leg) so long as the load is kept to a sensible limit (9 coaches?). I imagine there will be a number of very disgruntled passengers if there is!
     
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    Apologies if I have set a hare running... In hindsight my wording should have been -
    87 Miles Par to Exeter St D is a bit optimistic unless there is a DL on the rear to assist quite a lot.

    My comment was looking at the normal range of steam locos and then at the mileage to be covered. Clan Line had two water stops on an equivalent working in June this year and hauled a light load of 8 or 9 coaches. I was putting facts together and coming up with a planners low risk view. So, my interpretation is probably wrong.

    The only time I did turn out to photograph a Royal Duchy, the weather was foul and it was diesel hauled due to certification issues with 46100.

    Cheers, Neil
     
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    Been on most RDs and they usually top up at Plymouth. It's nigh on 88 miles from Exeter to Par with all the banks in the way.
     
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    Never been any diesel assisted RDs other than in fire risk scenarios as far as I can remember.
     
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    Away with 34046 from Taunton 10L after an 'unusual' run over from BTM with a 37

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    Having joined at Taunton I wasn’t on that bit - what was unusual?


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    Stopped on the run to Flax B at green sig hence the lateness, DL seemed to be making strange sounds

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    Ordinary climb to Whitehall.
    Silk Mill 39;
    Victory LX 50;
    Wellington 55;
    Mp 172 47;
    Mp 173 42;
    Tunnel In 38 in 14m 40s.
    Summit Mp 174 36;
    Tiv Pkwy 73;
    Max down bank 77ish.
     
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    Out from EXD behind late Penzance. In high 50s/ low 60s most of way to NTA; 57; Aller 57; mp216 55; 217 39.3; 217 1/2 25.9; Tnl in 17. Sigs against to Totnes, 40; mp224 30; 224 1/2 20; Tigley 13.4.
     
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    It’s a 37, every sound they make is strange.
     
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    Reported elsewhere that 37 is on its way to take the return from Plymouth due no coal ordered.
     
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    0z50 just passed Exeter, seen on rail cams
     
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    Unfriendly reply. It was reported on South West Rail Gen when the 37 left Taunton heading to Plymouth.
     
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