RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 12, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2014 Keeping it simple... North to carlisle South to marylebone East to doncaster West to chirk/hereford If i need to go Places like newport i have to have a route conductor with me 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 the picture was taken beyond the gates at the bletchley end, its caused a bit of a stir with the local enthusiast fraternity being parked there! took 2 class 70s to claydon last night, all was going well until the change ends at princes risborough, had to declare myself a failure between little kimble and marsh lane crossing, thankfully i had a trainee with me who was able to jump in the rear loco and propel me clear of the mainline into aylesbury loop where we run round and went double headed up to claydon where after a lot of shunting we have left the train to collect it later tonight to return to hinksey (hopefully) Ah. So you're the one that was causing me a load of work when I should have been eating my sandwiches. It was shaping up to be an interesting night. Princes Risborough was starting to look a bit like Aylesbury depot. Just glad the one on the back was alright otherwise you could have been there for quite a while. No more naughty engines this week please Jim. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted May 12, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 12, 2014 Keeping it simple... North to carlisle South to marylebone East to doncaster West to chirk/hereford If i need to go Places like newport i have to have a route conductor with me The route conductor. Is that another driver who knows the route? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 12, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2014 The route conductor. Is that another driver who knows the route? yes thats right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted May 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2014 If you do the route once with a conductor does that mean you can then do it yourself next time or do you have to do it a certain number of times before your qualified for the route? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 13, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2014 You have to do a route a certain number of times before you can sign it, the time may vary depending on the complexity of the route, ie multi track layout, signalling systems, spad risk etc Then you have to be assessed by a qualified person as ok to drive the route as well as answering written questions etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Technical question for you Jim : can a 66 and a 70 work in multi? I know the 66 has the AAR standard multi system , and presumably GE fitted the same to the 70s. Certainly in the US you can lash up a GE , GM and ALCO together as they're all the one common system rather than the many we have here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff mcghie Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Jim, you're top picture on the previous page (post 985). Is that Bescot looking through where the Down Tower used to be? Must have been some sight to see it come down if it was. Cheers Jeff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted May 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2014 Technical question for you Jim : can a 66 and a 70 work in multi? I know the 66 has the AAR standard multi system , and presumably GE fitted the same to the 70s. Certainly in the US you can lash up a GE , GM and ALCO together as they're all the one common system rather than the many we have here. Jim will no doubt confirm but im certain its the same AAR system. Association of American Railroads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 13, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2014 Yes a 66 and 70 can work in multi And the picture on the other page is bescot looking south from the down side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2014 Keeping it simple... North to carlisle South to marylebone East to doncaster West to chirk/hereford If i need to go Places like newport i have to have a route conductor with me The West Country is still waiting for you, Jim! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 13, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2014 it can wait! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Jim the folks in the west are waiting to see you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 13, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2014 Jim the folks in the west are waiting to see you. ALL STOP DRIVE!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Always thought it amazing how drivers learn a route daylight must be demanding but learning at night even more so ,must get stressful at times don't how you do it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2014 Always thought it amazing how drivers learn a route daylight must be demanding but learning at night even more so ,must get stressful at times don't how you do it? Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ews60002 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Evening Jim, Just out of Interest, have you ever been down the Middlewich line while working a train? It's only that with the Crewe to Chester line having engineering work done, I saw at 10.20pm, 56078 and 56113 heading down from Crewe on a Baglan Bay to Chirk Kronospan working. 18 odd wagons loaded with freshly cut trees smelling quite nice. I don't personally know of any 56's working down this line in pairs. I'm hoping it runs again this week as I can get the camera out and capture this working again. Mathew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) carrot1.jpg Cheers, Mick *Given the origin of Carrots, then can we also say ''Also Available In Colas Edition'' for those Carrots Mick? Edited May 13, 2014 by surfsup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Accord Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 You have to do a route a certain number of times before you can sign it, the time may vary depending on the complexity of the route, ie multi track layout, signalling systems, spad risk etc Then you have to be assessed by a qualified person as ok to drive the route as well as answering written questions etc It's interesting how different countries approach the route knowledge issue. I visit Poland (Wolsztyn) 2-3 times per year for my driving and firing fix, and over there if a Driver hasn't signed the route then he can still proceed provided his train does not exceed 60 km/h, above that and a Pilotman is required. This is often the case on the 'main line' steam excursions of which there are many throughout the year, although there have been a few notable occasions where a Wolsztyn driver has 'fallen out' with the Pilotman, ordered him off his loco and then carried on regardless. Oddly, very experienced drivers mistaking 60 km/h for say 60 mph is a curiously common occurrence, not that any steam locos in Poland are actually fitted with speedometers of course - by popular demand (that's another story). Do keep posting your updates to this thread Jim and ignore the detractors, I'm sure I'm not alone when I say it's very interesting to read about the life of a modern day driver. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2014 *Given the origin of Carrots, then can we also say ''Also Available In Colas Edition'' for those Carrots Mick? Only if they're half yellow........... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 14, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2014 Evening Jim, Just out of Interest, have you ever been down the Middlewich line while working a train? It's only that with the Crewe to Chester line having engineering work done, I saw at 10.20pm, 56078 and 56113 heading down from Crewe on a Baglan Bay to Chirk Kronospan working. 18 odd wagons loaded with freshly cut trees smelling quite nice. I don't personally know of any 56's working down this line in pairs. I'm hoping it runs again this week as I can get the camera out and capture this working again. Mathew i was hoping to be on it this thursday night but they are sorted for a driver, would have been nice to have a local job for a change! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Evening Jim, Just out of Interest, have you ever been down the Middlewich line while working a train? It's only that with the Crewe to Chester line having engineering work done, I saw at 10.20pm, 56078 and 56113 heading down from Crewe on a Baglan Bay to Chirk Kronospan working. 18 odd wagons loaded with freshly cut trees smelling quite nice. I don't personally know of any 56's working down this line in pairs. I'm hoping it runs again this week as I can get the camera out and capture this working again. Mathew Damn, so the first night I don't go and see it for weeks and it turns up a pair.........Thanks Mathew that's really cheered me up Sorry Jim carry on please 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ews60002 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Sorry Iron Horse, I only heard about it because my window was open and I heard the throb of the engines, looked out of the window to see the 56 pair go by slowly. Maybe it will be the same again on Thursday??? Mathew 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted May 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 15, 2014 Jim the folks in the west are waiting to see you. Not Jim but 70807 and 70804 are currently heading for St Erth on 6C65, 17:;24, Westbury - St Erth http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B20152/2014/05/15/advanced Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted May 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Not Jim but 70807 and 70804 are currently heading for St Erth on 6C65, 17:;24, Westbury - St Erth http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/B20152/2014/05/15/advanced The first 70's into Cornwall! I just got a vid of 807 howling up the bank from St Germans. Il upload to YT. Please don't expect any visual delights though gents as I took it with my phone. Sounds pretty good though which was the whole idea! Rather than clutter up Jim's thread, its in the Cornwall thread. Edited May 16, 2014 by Gary H 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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