RMweb Premium Andy Keane Posted February 25 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25 (edited) The head shots of the 44x show it rather oscillating side to side - hopefully this will be reduced on the production run. Edited February 25 by Andy Keane 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 25 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25 5 hours ago, Neal Ball said: thats always the story thats been given - but if the ships Insurance is paying for it, then it gets re-built.... Unless BR took the money and did nothing with it? It was not really an oil tanker as such that struck the bridge, but two oil-carrying barges, not quite in the same league as Torrey Canyon... This was late on in 1960, so before Beeching was appointed, let alone published his report. The bridge had only recently had money spent on strengthening it and there was initially a plan to repair it and reopen the line. At some stage, the decision was made not to repair the bridge and after some difficulty, a scrap contractor was found that was able to successfully demolish the bridge. It is said that there was a plan to sell some of the spans to a country in South America, but this came to nought and I believe they were all cut up on the shores of the River Severn. The accident rendered Sharpness the terminus of a branch line from Berkeley Road. No attempt was made to revive any passenger service on the Welsh side to Severn Bridge station, which was left to rot (not too much habitation nearby, anyway). That left the school service from Lydney to Berkeley Road to re-route via Gloucester (non-stop!)... 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welchester Posted February 25 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25 2 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: That left the school service from Lydney to Berkeley Road to re-route via Gloucester (non-stop!)... The journey took hours, I believe. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post gwrrob Posted February 25 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 25 Hall class 5998 Trevor Hall heads west with an inter-regions parcel train. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 25 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25 4 hours ago, Andy Keane said: The head shots of the 44x show it rather oscillating side to side - hopefully this will be reduced on the production run. I wondered to myself how long it would be for one of us to pick up on that 🤭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted February 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26 14 hours ago, Ian Hargrave said: I wondered to myself how long it would be for one of us to pick up on that 🤭 The B set coaches look exquisite though... Rapido doing a good job of making me place a lot of pre-orders! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Keane Posted February 26 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26 14 hours ago, Ian Hargrave said: I wondered to myself how long it would be for one of us to pick up on that 🤭 Maybe the valve gear is a little stiff and that is causing the body to rock? Perhaps running in would fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, Andy Keane said: Maybe the valve gear is a little stiff and that is causing the body to rock? Perhaps running in would fix it. I just had a chuckle to myself. This has echoes of the “waddling “ Hawksworth tank,does it not ? Early days yet I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, Ian Hargrave said: Early days yet I think Indeed. The Borg say, 'further speculation is futile'. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 26 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26 19 hours ago, gwrrob said: Hall class 5998 Trevor Hall heads west with an inter-regions parcel train. Talking of Halls and did anyone else see that the owners of 4920 Dumbleton Hall had been sold to Warner's Bros to use in Harry Potter World Tokyo. The last time I saw her was in a right state at Buckfastleigh, so they've done well to get the million pounds reported. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26 28 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Talking of Halls and did anyone else see that the owners of 4920 Dumbleton Hall had been sold to Warner's Bros to use in Harry Potter World Tokyo. The last time I saw her was in a right state at Buckfastleigh, so they've done well to get the million pounds reported. Just looked at my Bachmann 4920 resplendent in her G # W post war green. I imagine the Tokyo bound loco will receive a makeover and renaming as “Dumbledore Hall” . 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted February 26 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26 (edited) They love stuff like that in Japan. I worked for a restoration company who had won the contract to build a fully working traditional windmill at either a visitor attraction or a public park in Japan. I think they had previously made a water mill for a similar location. Bonkers, but all fully functional (I suspect there were some hefty motors about for still days). Edited February 26 by Tim Dubya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 26 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26 Another big scoop for you all is that the new build Grange 6880 Betton Grange is to star at the SVR Spring Gala. The SVR are reporting strong ticket sales. https://svr.co.uk/news/new-build-loco-6880-betton-grange-to-star-at-svr-spring-steam-gala/ 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted February 26 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26 On 23/02/2024 at 16:49, gwrrob said: I hope all Plymouth residents that follow this thread like @Siberian Snooper stay safe and away from the Torpoint ferry terminal this evening. Thanks for all the support from fellow RMWebbers. I was evacuated on Thursday morning and overnighted with a drinking buddy. On Friday morning I left for a gig in Brum, so I missed out on all of the Friday shenanigans, for which I am truly thankful. I didn't get to return home until after 7,30 last night due to a landslip between Newton and Totnes, resulting in single line working between the two. Having chatted to the regulars down the pub, chaos ensued after it was announced that the bomb was going to be moved and the cordon extended along the route to the ferry. I don't know if it's still available on Plymouth Online, but most of the women that I know had a good giggle, with regards the shape of the extended evacuation area. Thanks again. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26 3 hours ago, gwrrob said: Talking of Halls and did anyone else see that the owners of 4920 Dumbleton Hall had been sold to Warner's Bros to use in Harry Potter World Tokyo. The last time I saw her was in a right state at Buckfastleigh, so they've done well to get the million pounds reported. Yes, but..... It's a lot of money and you can't blame them for getting a good price, but the (increasingly dominant) grumpy old man in me thinks it's a shame that the loco won't be seen in steam in this country again... Will she be restored to working order or stuffed and mounted, does anyone know? 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 26 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: or stuffed and mounted, does anyone know? I would imagine she will be painted red like Olton Hall and then put on display in HP Tokyo, a bit of bullshittery will get the tills ringing. Edited February 26 by gwrrob spilling 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted February 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26 29 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: Yes, but..... It's a lot of money and you can't blame them for getting a good price, but the (increasingly dominant) grumpy old man in me thinks it's a shame that the loco won't be seen in steam in this country again... Will she be restored to working order or stuffed and mounted, does anyone know? Somewhere between the two, I'm told. On a powered rolling road with a smoke unit fitted. At least it's a class of which other examples remain active in the UK John 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26 2 hours ago, gwrrob said: Another big scoop for you all is that the new build Grange 6880 Betton Grange is to star at the SVR Spring Gala. The SVR are reporting strong ticket sales. https://svr.co.uk/news/new-build-loco-6880-betton-grange-to-star-at-svr-spring-steam-gala/ The very best of all GW locos. And a particularly Cornish ( 83 G ) one too. Something to celebrate. 5 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWsTrains Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 12 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: Yes, but..... It's a lot of money and you can't blame them for getting a good price, but the (increasingly dominant) grumpy old man in me thinks it's a shame that the loco won't be seen in steam in this country again... Will she be restored to working order or stuffed and mounted, does anyone know? I thought that the recent SVR Spring announcement shows what a vibrant former steam culture remains available there. Be grateful for what good fortune you have, I reckon. It could have been far less. Our trips on the WSR, SVR and Mallaig lines remain some of the best memories of the last decade when back in Old Blighty. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, BWsTrains said: I thought that the recent SVR Spring announcement shows what a vibrant former steam culture remains available there. Be grateful for what good fortune you have, I reckon. It could have been far less. I know, I know... But even so, I don't like it when this happens. I'd rather it was restored in the UK. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 27 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27 11 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: I know, I know... But even so, I don't like it when this happens. I'd rather it was restored in the UK. I don't like it either but 4920 hasn't run since 1999 and was at the end of a very long queue for restoration. Consequently, I think it's better that it's going to be seen and enjoyed by millions in Japan rather than sitting around for another Gawd knows how many years in the UK. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted February 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27 9 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: I don't like it either but 4920 hasn't run since 1999 and was at the end of a very long queue for restoration. Consequently, I think it's better that it's going to be seen and enjoyed by millions in Japan rather than sitting around for another Gawd knows how many years in the UK. Not to mention there is still the possibility once it has finished its time in Japan the loco will be repatriated back to the UK in (cosmetically at least) a decent condition, whereas if it had stayed here it would likely have completely rusted away by then. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 27 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27 4 hours ago, The Fatadder said: Previous Page Next Page Previous Page Next Page Not to mention there is still the possibility once it has finished its time in Japan the loco will be repatriated back to the UK in (cosmetically at least) a decent condition, whereas if it had stayed here it would likely have completely rusted away by then. Previous Page Next Page Previous Page Next Page Next Page? Or is that just my Puter? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted February 27 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27 2 minutes ago, Mallard60022 said: Next Page? Or is that just my Puter? Not just on your end, and I've seen it happen on a couple of posts over time. No idea what causes it. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted February 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27 Yes I had that too. We've been hacked! We're doomed! 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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