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The Royal Duchy 5th April

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by D1059, Feb 12, 2009.

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  1. BR 73082

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    Thanks guys. I got roughly the same result when I used the charts Nick pointed me in the direction of. Cheers
     
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  2. southyorkshireman

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    Daft question time....

    Is it absolutely necessary to take two support coaches?

    Could one not be left say at BL for the duration and then be collected, or is it absolutely necessary to take everything in both support coaches? I'm sure they have been shared on other trips before, seems silly taking extra weight for the sake of it.

    Surely the cage on the train guards van could be used to carry any extra equipment that would not fit in the one support?
     
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  3. TA

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    Yes, because the engines are not working together for the whole return trip, each will require a support coach. The support coach for each engine will contain spares and tools for each particular engine incase something goes wrong. Plus on these trips the support coaches often double up as sleeping accommodation for the crews.
     
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  4. southyorkshireman

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    Hmmmm, whilst I accept crew accomodation, fair enough but isn't the castle taking Cromwell's support coach to Plymouth whilst Cromwell does the PZ- Plymouth section without...
     
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  5. Matt Carey

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    5029 / 70013 not visiting the WSR on 4th April due to the signal problems that occured today. Also means 4936 / 45231 stuck for a while or road move?

    Matt
     
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    As far as I know, 70013 and 5029 will be overnighting at Westbury on Sat 4 April. 45231 is returning (today ?) by road to Bury, and 4936 is staying at the WSR for a bit until Network Rail mends its signal cables.
     
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    Has this affected the timings in any way up to Westbury as I am going to head out to see 5029 and 70013 on the E+C moves tommorrow.
     
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    If anybody is thinking of videoing or photing the tour around Taunton just be aware that the Taunton Half Marathon is this sunday and as a result some roads are closed including Silk Mill Road.Im sure there is a web-site detailing the closures.Dont get caught out. #-o
     
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  9. david1984

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    Wondering the same, though it would make sense for 5029 at least to use the same path as far as Didcot.
     
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    Saw 45231 on M5 around 4.00pm at Bristol today.
     
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    Me too . . . she looked to be going well ;-)
     
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    SYM reports Castle failed Newton Abbot with Hot Box.
     
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    Yes hot box on tender. D1015 to haul train with 70013 as far as plymouth. 5029 may run to paignton to be repaired.
     
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  15. diana

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    So Sorry to hear about the hotbox on 5029 do hope she can be fixed soon
    all the best to the crew of 5029 may she be up and running again soon; 8-[
     
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  16. david1984

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    Doesn't seem to be much luck with Castles of late :-k
     
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    Or Kings?
     
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    Champion's arrived at Newton
     
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  19. diana

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    one must remember that all steam loco's are old ladys they are given lots of T.L.C. and must pass a fittness to run test before going on main
    line a hot box can happen at any time what ever the loco even the new A1 had one so dont just knock g.w.r. loco's [-X
     
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  20. david1984

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    Granted but at least 6024 had the fortune not to be out on the Mainline at the time.
     
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