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WHISTLING GHOST 3 13/06/15

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by leander, Jun 8, 2015.

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  1. leander

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    As no body has started a thread times are on RTT
     
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    There are still seats available
     
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    @leander not truly helpful is it to say posts are on RTT ! you could post the link maybe as a thought #just sayin
     
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    Kinlet Hall is confirmed as rostered for the WSR portion in both directions.

    We have a few standard and club class seats available if anyone fancies a day out on Saturday.

    We were unable to secure a stop at Worcester SH on the return, so we providing a coach to get the passengers from Stourbridge back to Worcester SH.
     
    Ben Vintage-Trains, Jun 10, 2015
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    Attracted by fast schedule over Brum - Bristol line. Just phoned VT and there is late availability BUT there will be a diesel on the back, so I will literally let this one pass me by.
     
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    No mention of the use of 47773 in post #126 here. "Operate as scheduled".
    http://www.national-preservation.com/threads/vintage-trains-2015.415100/page-7#post-1153795

    More or less confirmed in post #131.

    A side note, given the current weather conditions fire risk will be the next thing thrown into the mix. My lawn is dry & parched already.
     
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    The diesel is NOT on the back of the train all day!

    However, given the fact that there was a prediction of rain which may or may not materialise and load 10 is over the load limit on Old Hill Bank for a single loco, added to the fact that WCRC performance is under scrutiny, we decided that it would be prudent to attach diesel assistance from Stourbridge in order to mitigate any performance risk on this stretch of the line which becomes ever busier with local services.

    Regards,

    Bob Meanley
     
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  9. Sean Emmett

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    Bob. Thanks for the clarification. Will reconsider options!
     
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    Does anyone have the timings on the WSR please?
     
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    1Z53 08:05 Tyseley to the WSR.

    RT (08:12) Small Heath.

    Slightly damp in the south west at present!! <BJ>
     
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    Signalling probs on Old Hill bank put us behind Brum Here unit at Droitwich. Hope we don't lose path on ML. Engine strong when given chance.
     
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    Just got drenched head to foot. All worth it the end, as the damp made for some great clag ! Will be interesting to see if the diesel goes on front at, Stourbridge.
     
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    Solid run from Worcs to Bristol. 9 late start recovered by Narroways Hill Jn only to lose 4 again outside Temple Meads. 68 in Defford dip, min 64 at Bredon, 69 at Ashchurch, 62 held before easing for Cheltenham.
    74 max after Churchdown, accelerated to 61 at Haresfield from 28 slack at Glos Yd Jn. Full 75 at Stonehouse Rd. Min 62 after Wickwar Tnl and no time wasted on to Bristol until final check. Shrub Hill to Temple Meads 78m 13s start to stop.
     
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    What's the load today?
     
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    IMG_2237.JPG Bit of a basic picture I took earlier whilst I was filming- at Homesdown Crossing just past Ashchurch- really nice speed there!!! In the picture you can just about make out the Church tower!!!
     
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    Load 10
     
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    A video of 5043 passing Ashchurch earlier:

    I think I was just down the lane from you, Great Western Steam! :)
     
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