Timara Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Couple of pics from this morning.... 60103 Harpenden 4-6-16 (V28767) by Tim Easter, on Flickr 60103 Harpenden 4-6-16 (V28772) by Tim Easter, on Flickr I really don't normally venture out in such dismal conditions, but it was local to me and I was awake... 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 4, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 4, 2016 Looking good Tim. I saw some pics of it through Wellingborough (I used to live there). Tornado through 36E this afternoon; looked superb but, of course, isn't a preservation product/project. Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Looking fine passing the Orient Express at Rotherham too, albeit on Railtour Standard Time, approx 1hr late, and in slightly claggy/sticky/humid conditions, the sun trying its best to break through. The owner of the Orient Express was out taking photos too, for publicity purposes. He also said he'd applied to Network Rail to fence off the platform edge so he could have outdoor dining, but that they weren't too keen. A BTP officer on a motorbike came round on an inspection tour a while before it was due, peering over bridges, presumably looking for tresspassers. He didn't stop to chat. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted June 4, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) . Edited November 12, 2016 by 4630 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 How much nicer would the photos be without the spiders web of OH wires. Photoshop anyone? Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted June 4, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 4, 2016 Fortunately not a trespasser in sight along this stretch of line, or evidence of BTP; just a handful of enthusiasts and families. Sadly, not the case everywhere http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-36451344 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) This new-found public enthusiasm for railway trespass only serves to illustrate that the folk which for years considered themselves a cut above railway enthusiasts were in fact closet nerds. Edited June 5, 2016 by coachmann 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Richard E Posted June 7, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 7, 2016 It's on the move again, York NRM to Crewe Heritage, left York at 11:29, 31 early, headcode 5Z72, due Crewe 17:09 I'll say no more as I'm sure that is enough info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Scotsman did Crewe to Bristol yesterday. From the footage posted on YouTube it was obvious that the Class 47 on the back was giving the train a hefty shove on the uphill sections at least. Quite glad I didn't bother to go and see it. Is there any way of telling which steam tours (if any?) do not have diesel assistance, as I would like to patronise mainline steam, but I'm reluctant to spent a large sum of money for tickets on trains which are not being properly hauled by the advertised steam loco? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted June 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2016 Is there any way of telling which steam tours (if any?) do not have diesel assistance, as I would like to patronise mainline steam, but I'm reluctant to spent a large sum of money for tickets on trains which are not being properly hauled by the advertised steam loco? Try a trip to Ireland. None of the RPSI steam tours have a diesel attached. Details on their website www.steamtrainsireland.com 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Richard E Posted June 14, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) NRM to Crewe again this afternoon, 5Z72 - currently passing Heaton Norris Junction right time. Times advertised on UKSteam and also on RTT - http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t16/t0614p.htm and http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50574/2016/06/14/advanced Crewe - Holyhead - Crewe tomorrow. Times are on RTT. Edited June 14, 2016 by Richard E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted June 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) . Edited November 12, 2016 by 4630 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted June 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) Booked to take over the 0915 special from Euston to Holyhead at Crewe for the first leg of Steam Dreams' railtour round Ireland. Edited June 15, 2016 by Colin_McLeod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Booked to take over the 0915 special from Euston to Holyhead at Crewe for the first leg of Steam Dreams' railtour round Ireland. Will it have to be reguaged to 5'3 for that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) Maybe it is a Paddle Steamer? Stewart Edited June 15, 2016 by stewartingram Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted June 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 15, 2016 Will it have to be reguaged to 5'3 for that? The following details and photograph are from the RPSI's Facebook page. Today sees the beginning of the Steam Dreams ''The Emerald Isle Explorer'', This being the second time for the UK based touring company to visit Ireland working in partnership with the RPSI. This morning, The tour will set of from London Euston at 0914 and set of for Holyhead. The train will be hauled by an Electric Locomotive Class 86/2 as far as Crewe, Where it will then be hauled by the world famous Flying Scotsman locomotive. At Holyhead, The passengers will stay overnight before catching the ferry to Ireland tomorrow morning. On Thursday, The train will depart Dublin Connolly at 1408 and head for Rosslare taking water at Wicklow & Gorey en route. This portion of the tour will be hauled by Locomotive ,K2 CLASS 2-6-0 No.461. Upon arrival at Rosslare Europort, The Pullamn Cravens will return to Dublin empty hauled by an 071 Class GM for stabling overnight, while 461 will remain in Wexford overnight. Friday Morning, 461 will depart Wexford 'Light Engine' at 0925hrs and head for Dublin Connolly. Meanwhile , The Pullman Cravens will operate empty from Dublin to Waterford hauled by an 071 Class GM. At Waterford, WT CLASS 2-6-4T Locomotive No.4, Will take the passengers to Cork via Limerick (1457/1607). Upon arrival at Cork, The train will stable overnight. Saturday, A mid morning departure of 0935hrs, The train heads for Killarney, Running round at Mallow. The train is booked to arrive at Killarney at 1150, Departing at 1632, Back to Cork. On the return trip to Cork, The train will be hauled by an 071 Class GM from Mallow to Cork , While No.4, Will remain in Mallow overnight. Sunday Morning, An 0800 departure is planned from Kent Station, Cork for the trip to Sligo. From Cork to Mallow, The train will be diesel hauled, And from Mallow to Dublin Connolly, No.4 will work the train, Stopping for water at Thurles & Porlaoise on route. At Dublin Connolly, The train is booked to arrive at 1240hrs where No.4 will run to Amien Street Locomotive shed to be disposed of , While another 071 Class GM will haul the train onto Sligo where passengers will stay for the night. At Sligo, The Pullman cravens return empty to Longford for stabling until Tuesday morning. While the 300 mile trip is taking place in the south, The Whitehead based Mk2 set will also be making a trip from Whitehead to Derry hauled by "V" CLASS 4-4-0 No.85 "MERLIN". This will depart Whitehead at 1600hrs, Belfast Central at 1737hrs and arrive into Coleraine at 1911hrs where the train will remain until 2110 before continuing onto Derry for stabling until Tuesday Afternoon. During the layover in Colearine, Merlin will be turned on the turntable, Allowing it to be chimney first on Tuesday for the departure from Waterside. Monday, Is a day of leisure for passengers to explore the North West of Ireland. Tuesday, The tour passengers have two options. Option one is to travel from Sligo to Dublin on the Pullman Cravens, Hauled by an IE 071 Class GM departing at 1240 and arriving into Connolly for 1525. Option two is to travel by road to Derry where they will join the Northern based Mk2 set and travel to Belfast via The Giants Causeway on route. No.85 is booked to depart Derry at 1410hrs, And run to Coleraine where passengers will then go to the Giants Causeway. Meanwhile, No.85 and the Mk2 will run to Portrush. At Portrush, The train will remain there until 1925hrs where the passengers will arrive by coach transfer to meet the train, Before heading to Belfast for the night arriving there at 2111hrs. At Belfast, The train will then run to Whitehead for stabling overnight. Wednesday, It's the final day for The Emerald Isle Explorer where passengers join the train at Belfast for a 1527 departure to Dublin Connolly on the Mk2 set hauled by "V" CLASS 4-4-0 No.85 "MERLIN" . The train will call at Dundalk for water between 1648 & 1730 before heading to Dublin Connolly, For a planned arrival of 1845hrs. Passengers then bid farewell to the Emerald Isle and retrace their steps back to the UK on Thursday morning. On Wednesday Evening, No.85 + Mk2 set will return empty to Whitehead at 2120hrs. Currently at Crewe: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 15, 2016 I own Flying Scotsman so please stop being rude about it. In fact, it will be visiting my place on Saturday. All welcome except the naysayers and those that do not like the Insurance Policy attached to the rear of the train. T. Axpayer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) Passing today through Prestatyn 7 minutes late on the Crewe - Holyhead leg of The London Euston - Holyhead. Happy to say everyone well behaved and staying behind the fence and off the tracks. Great to see one of the local schools brought some children down to the line side, all very well behaved and enjoyed watching the train pass through. John Edited June 15, 2016 by Digital 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 On the return leg at Mostyn. John 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Passing today through Prestatyn 7 minutes late on the Crewe - Holyhead leg of The London Euston - Holyhead. Happy to say everyone well behaved and staying behind the fence and off the tracks. Great to see one of the local schools brought some children down to the line side, all very well behaved and enjoyed watching the train pass through. Great shots John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted June 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 16, 2016 Will it have to be reguaged to 5'3 for that? See post #626 lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Considering this was an east coast line loco, it spends a lot of it's time in the west. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Considering this was an east coast line loco, it spends a lot of it's time in the west. Ah, but going east would just be preaching to the converted, instead of rescuing the heathens. (Do the forum rules on religion also apply to loco designer allegiances?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted June 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 17, 2016 Ah, but going east would just be preaching to the converted, instead of rescuing the heathens. (Do the forum rules on religion also apply to loco designer allegiances?) Of course they do, red engines rule. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I think you could draw a lot of parallels between religion and the various allegiances which some people take up in terms of their favourite designer/ big 4/ pre-grouping companies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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