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The Great Britain IX

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Big Al, Mar 30, 2016.

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  1. maureen

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    Definitely double headed and Ian's Black 5 is doing day 3.
     
    maureen, Apr 22, 2016
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  2. EveningStar92220

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    I thought it was the Duchess?
     
    EveningStar92220, Apr 22, 2016
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  3. maureen

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    Well the black 5 is on the roster sheet.
     
    maureen, Apr 22, 2016
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    Presumably the clearances issues that prevented the Duchess running over the Marches last year haven't been resolved.
     
    1020 Shireman, Apr 22, 2016
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  5. EveningStar92220

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    If thats so thats most disappointing.
     
    EveningStar92220, Apr 22, 2016
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    Given the news about Day 3, the odds are shortening rapidly....
     
    5098, Apr 23, 2016
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  7. LMarsh1987

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    Wow ! Yet again day three fails to live up to expectation ! Think I will now cancel my hotel on Wednesday night ! With the double heading finishing at Bristol, you can bet your bottom dollar a box will join the action on day three ! Shame the pair can't carry on over the Marches, at least there will be a suitable loco for the coast, if indeed it goes up it.
     
    LMarsh1987, Apr 23, 2016
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    Day 2 timings now on RTT

    Pnz 10.06
    Ply. 12.22-13.47
    Exd. 15.16-15.31
    Tau. 16.22-16.53
    BTM 17.51

    Enjoy! The only run thru W Cornwall this year?!!

    Ray Mason

    Just noticed previous post from Evening Star re timings!
     
    RayMason, Apr 23, 2016
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    gwr4090, Apr 23, 2016
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  10. mrKnowwun

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    Surely they will put the pretty one up front and tuck the donkey in behind?
     
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    Damn, I'll have to rethink my plans too, I was going for day 1 and 3. Not that my plans were very firm anyway.
     
    mrKnowwun, Apr 23, 2016
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    Keeping positive "IF" it is 44871 on day 3 then it would be interesting to see if Chester (rather than Crewe) is back on the agenda. Will wait and see.

    G.
     
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  13. Big Al

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    Well, 44871 has to get to Scotland somehow and to send it in that direction on GBIX does save a path although one hopes it isn't overtaxed in the process. A single Black 5 on the Marches would probably need some help, I think.
     
    Big Al, Apr 23, 2016
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  14. 99Z

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    Anyone travelling from the SE should check .. Train strike by Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express is on. Some services are running but many are cancelled, curtailed or retimed.
     
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  15. maureen

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    Can assure you it's WCR, because I know who is driving
     
    maureen, Apr 23, 2016
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    When is the strike. That could be good news if less traffic gives GB IX a clear run.
     
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  17. maureen

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    there is a crew change at Crewe
     
    maureen, Apr 23, 2016
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  18. 99Z

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    Tuesday and Wednesday.
    Brighton to London Bridge line is the most affected, as is Horsham / Guildford, so outside the area for this, but Victoria has a reduced service.
     
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    Most likely a height issue, as 4965 ran twice over the Marches last year.
     
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    A combination of 'pretty and workhorse' (donkey is a bit mean) strikes me as a potentially very reassuring combination for this key trip.
     
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