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West Highlander 2 x Black Fives 25th Oct

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  1. EltonRoad

    EltonRoad New Member

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    If the times are to be believed, the water stop is at Arrochar & Tarbet rather than the usual one at Crianlarich. Never heard of this happening before!

    http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50524/2014/10/25/advanced

    http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t14/t1025b.htm
     
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    Due to the GBRF Alcans running the same day. Both trains are too long to pass in the loops where expected to pass at Arrochar originally, and so the full water stop has been moved to that station. Involves the Black 5's being taken off the train, in to the old wood loading sidings for the watering while the train is shunted correctly in to the loop by the 47 on rear to allow the Alcans to pass.
     
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