RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted June 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2013 Now Jim's explained things perhaps we are best to return to him posting what he can, when he can. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D421 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 56087 crossing Roodee last night....Sounded like Thor banging his steel hammer against the engine block....... Regards D421 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2013 I remember exhibiting a layout at a railway depot open day some years back. Whilst the BR regional manager was talking to us when one if our parcels vehicle's came off the track. He soon disappeared probably concerned that it might end up in the press. Things have only got worse by the sounds of it It's always been like that in some respects Ian - just that some of the private companies are a lot smaller than BR so the warning shots don't have so far to travel. Many years ago I got a (very fair) bit of third degree after I had a letter published in 'Modern Railways' regarding a particular signal where a Driver allegedly misunderstood the route and managed to get his passenger train very seriously derailed as a result. All I did was explain out the form the signal took when first erected and the form it was altered to prior to commissioning (all before I joined BR as it happened). I think what caused the problem was that following the derailment it was altered back to the way it had first been erected! The other thing 'everybody on the railway' needs to bear in mind is that the media (as a general term - many individuals in that sphere are far more sensible and responsible) likes to sling mud at the industry, even if it's not correct, and any little hint of something that might come up on the 'net can produce some ammunition for them. We know such media are idiots, but many of the folk who read it or see it or hear it haven't got a clue and tend to believe anything they read in a 'paper, see on the telly, or come across on the 'net. So the watchword is take care and think before hitting 'send'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Nowadays it is more than the "Media" who take cheap shots. the "Internet" allows any number of "Experts", Mike. It is all around us here... I know you meant that but I wanted to reiterate it! Best, Pete. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted June 11, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) did a sinfin today and as usual the signaller dropped me into the station for a couple of hours while i waited to head back down to collect the tanks a few things of interest came through while i was there loco for the day, 66850 first this came through.... which went into chaddesden to change ends and then headed back towards etches park, i had to wait while he went in as i needed to change ends in chad too then an XC HST came in.... followed by 56311 i also went for a bit of a walk to a pub car park near the station where this had been delivered yesterday, the cab of 37411 Edited June 11, 2013 by big jim 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 14, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 14, 2013 couple of pics before i book on to work to chirk at 18:10.... class 66/67 combo in warrington noticed they were coupled using the buckeye there is also a sticker on the 67, in a similar style to the old BR blue era shed stickers with 'BB been boffed' on it, also saw one on a signal post outside carlisle last week, someone at schenker having a laugh i recon 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted June 14, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 14, 2013 The Landlord of the Alexandra pub near the station is Ralf Edge - one time prolific poster on here but I haven't seen his name on RMweb for a few years now. Local news report here http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/VIDEO-train-standing-Ralf-s-pub-car-park-brewing/story-19259697-detail/story.html Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted June 14, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 14, 2013 66+67 = Carlisle - Crewe infrastructure ! - a bit light on wagons tonight. Your steed is approaching Wigan Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted June 14, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 14, 2013 That hard hat in the cab of 66850 - at first glance, my immediate thought was "why is there a cake mixing bowl in the cab...?" Durrrr..... mmmmm - cake....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 16, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 16, 2013 worked the logs to carlisle today, nice to do a daytime run along the WCML, 56087 at the helm, good run, first stop grayrigg then straight on to carlisle something a bit different tomorrow, pair of 66s from nottingham to bescot, i think they are originating in peterborough but i dont sign there so am relieving the other driver at nottingham 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Nice pictures Jim!!! keep up the good work buddy,,, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 17, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) a few from yesterday 175 voyager 56087 Edited June 17, 2013 by big jim 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted June 17, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2013 The Landlord of the Alexandra pub near the station is Ralf Edge - one time prolific poster on here but I haven't seen his name on RMweb for a few years now. Local news report here http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/VIDEO-train-standing-Ralf-s-pub-car-park-brewing/story-19259697-detail/story.html Mike another RMwebber paid a visit last weekend ... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=445129678916847&set=a.160017580761393.33773.100002594571917&type=1&theater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 That hard hat in the cab of 66850 - at first glance, my immediate thought was "why is there a cake mixing bowl in the cab...?" Durrrr..... mmmmm - cake....... not just me then? i had to check twice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted June 17, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2013 something a bit different tomorrow, pair of 66s from nottingham to bescot, i think they are originating in peterborough but i dont sign there so am relieving the other driver at nottingham 0Z66, Whitemoor - Bescot - 66849 and 846 I believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) 0Z66, Whitemoor - Bescot - 66849 and 846 I believe. Will this spell the end of the short run of 56's on the Carlisle logs? Back up to load 21 via the S&C? Cheers, Mick Edited June 17, 2013 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Will this spell the end of the short run of 56's on the Carlisle logs? Back up to load 21 via the S&C? Hope not!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 17, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2013 Will this spell the end of the short run of 56's on the Carlisle logs? Back up to load 21 via the S&C? Cheers, Mick No, Loco move to get them in position for a job tonight on the north warwick line The logs are cancelled tonight due to a possession between chirk and shrewsbury but are running the rest of the week, unfortunatly ive been taken off my road refresh jobs to work it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 17, 2013 No, Loco move to get them in position for a job tonight on the north warwick line The logs are cancelled tonight due to a possession between chirk and shrewsbury but are running the rest of the week, unfortunatly ive been taken off my road refresh jobs to work it! So that means via WCML then and not S&C? Don't mind me..... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 17, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2013 WCML unfortunatly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 17, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) a few from today... having trouble with the link to the first picture so you will have to click it to see it full size, nottingham station with the new bridge for the tram in place couple of EMT units locos for the day and into bescot.... Edited June 17, 2013 by big jim 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 19, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2013 You certainly get around Jim. Great pics thanks. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 19, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) certainly do get around, heading off to stafford in a bit to work a 47 to carlisle then back to crewe with the sinfin tanks class 66 back on the logs for the rest of the week Edited June 19, 2013 by big jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 certainly do get around, heading off to stafford in a bit to work a 47 to carlisle then back to crewe with the sinfin tanks class 66 back on the logs for the rest of the week How come? 847 fixed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted June 19, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2013 How come? 847 fixed? 66 taking over the logs, therefore a loco needed for the Sinful tanks - the 47 steps up. I bet Jim's happy behind the wheel of a 47 again ! I think this is Jim and his steed http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O94777/2013/06/19/advanced 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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