WessexEclectic Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 On 30/04/2020 at 06:41, big jim said: Groundhog day Are the lack of boxes a sign of the current times? I take it its easier to run almost 'fixed formations' of flats from GBRf's point of view? TIA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 2, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2020 It’s a bit of a weird one, Yes the current situation is effecting things but last week it had 2 days of very lightly loaded trains then 2 days of pretty much full in both directions got it again next week for 4 days, possession before that though early tomorrow morning in Wembley 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3, 2020 Only one from this morning, possession Sit on at Stonebridge Park, 66730 up front 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 52 minutes ago, big jim said: Only one from this morning, possession Sit on at Stonebridge Park, 66730 up front needs a wash 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted May 5, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2020 Some from last night, trafford park again unusual sight of a voyager heading up the camp hill line from landor st, it was an ecs from central rivers to Bristol my train, change of loco this week, 66710 Trafford park planned to get relief in crewe this morning as the other driver also lives here, got to cheadle Hulme only to get flashing yellows to send me via Stoke, avoiding crewe completely, lesson No1, always read your diagram! Luckily he got to stafford way before me and we swapped there! when I got back to crewe I thought I’d grab a pic if this, as it’s something I’m not likely to see again (until tomorrow morning maybe!), apart from the police vehicles on the left the station car park was totally empty! same job again tonight 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted May 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2020 XC services from Manchester to the West of England use the Camp Hill line from New Street. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 5, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2020 4 hours ago, Ian Hargrave said: XC services from Manchester to the West of England use the Camp Hill line from New Street. but not the tiny bit between landor st and St. Andrews jn, they come from grand jn towards it out of new st 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted May 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2020 29 minutes ago, big jim said: but not the tiny bit between landor st and St. Andrews jn, they come from grand jn towards it out of new st Too true.Only found out the line had passenger use last summer when travelling from New Street to Temple Meads.Was surprised when the XC 220 from Manchester departed south...straight on as it were and didn’t reverse.A first for me travelling that line. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2020 On 03/05/2020 at 22:18, big jim said: Only one from this morning, possession Sit on at Stonebridge Park, 66730 up front What's with the unusual spotty pattern on the front? Someone being "creative"? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 6, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2020 Didn’t notice the spots on it! just one from tonight, got off at Stoke tonight as it worked out better for both me and my relief same job tonight but I may have to go through to nuneaton with it 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Hi Jim it’s a pity you don’t go to Clitheroe or arcow Show some of these drivers how to drive. hope all is ok stay safe Mark T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 6, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2020 I do go clitheroe now and again (for my sins) and pass by arcrow, could do with a refresh of the s+c though, not sure I could show anyone anything though, have you had problems up there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 No I am not in the signal boxes anymore but I am the east lancs mom now I was on duty when a wagon did a runner but no problem up there I meant about Whaley bank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted May 7, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) The problem you get with coming down Whalley bank with the bogie cement wagons is if you flick the brake in to keep the speed under control you lose 15mph no matter how quick you release it because the brakes are so sharp on them going up the bank is a pain if you get stopped at whalley, I tend to hold back at the distant then when it goes green floor it, you can then pass the section signal at some sort of speed Not so bad with a 60, you can stop at whalley and go of it, for those who don’t know the area, this is whalley and that bank goes for about 3 miles, it’s that slow up there sometimes that Newbryford could actually come out into his back garden and pass me a cup of tea but being a tight Yorkshireman he’s not done it yet but I have seen the teabags drying on his washing line Edited May 7, 2020 by big jim 17 1 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, big jim said: ...Newbryford could actually come out into his back garden and pass me a cup of tea but being a tight Yorkshireman he’s not done it yet but I have seen the teabags drying on his washing line... That kind of behaviour wouldn’t surprise me...and as for him being a Yorkshireman, I thought he was a Lancastrian so I shall have to have words... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Jack374 said: That kind of behaviour wouldn’t surprise me...and as for him being a Yorkshireman, I thought he was a Lancastrian so I shall have to have words... You should have to have words????? I do recall that I did once provide you with an ice cream when passing. Edited May 7, 2020 by newbryford 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 7, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) I’ve just been telt off on WhatsApp! I can call him many things but not a Yorkshireman Edited May 7, 2020 by big jim 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Just now, newbryford said: You should have to have words????? Yeah with you if I found out you were from "the dark side"...all is resolved now though thankfully 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted May 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jack374 said: Yeah with you if I found out you were from "the dark side"...all is resolved now though thankfully He's obviously spending too long in Yorkshire so things are rubbing off. Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 But Mick has moved over the the right side that makes him better for that lol as for Whaley bank I use to hold you lot till I Knew the train before was at DS12. Then would clear HJ3 the one at low moor xing 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 7, 2020 26 minutes ago, jamie92208 said: He's obviously spending too long in Yorkshire so things are rubbing off. Jamie Where's the "disagree" button gone...………..? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 7, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2020 Just one from yesterday, trafford spark job again, last night of it tonight freightliner 66 shunting into lawley st 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 7, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2020 3 hours ago, newbryford said: I do recall that I did once provide you with an ice cream when passing. and very nice it was too! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted May 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 7, 2020 7 hours ago, jamie92208 said: He's obviously spending too long in Yorkshire. Jamie That is not technically possible. Adrian 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted May 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 7, 2020 8 hours ago, big jim said: I’ve just been telt off on WhatsApp! I can call him many things but not a Yorkshireman He’s not that lucky !! cheers, Phil. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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