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« on: April 06, 2016, 08:12:42 »
Took this picture on Saturday 2nd April when the charter passed through Thatcham station on the way back east.

Interesting point to note - it was 5 minutes early coming through...but then I guess it didn't have to worry about picking up passengers at a specific time

Sorry for poor quality - light was on it's way out.
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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2016, 15:59:57 »
No problem with the quality of that picture, BerkshireBugsy - it's good action shot of a train going through a station at dusk!  Smiley

I note a very calm spaniel on the platform, apparently unfazed by the passage of a noisy steam engine.  I remember bignosemac's dog being startled witless by the arrival of Tornado at Bishop's Lydeard, a few years ago.  Wink Cheesy Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2016, 16:07:18 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on April 06, 2016, 15:59:57
No problem with the quality of that picture, BerkshireBugsy - it's good action shot of a train going through a station at dusk!  Smiley

I note a very calm spaniel on the platform, apparently unfazed by the passage of a noisy steam engine.  I remember bignosemac's dog being startled witless by the arrival of Tornado at Bishop's Lydeard, a few years ago.  Wink Cheesy Grin

Thank you CfN- I managed to get a shutter speed of 80th Sec but had it have been any later the clouds were threatening and so I think I was lucky

I printed a copy of this off and handed it to the very helpful GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) person at the ticket office because he takes pride in his job and is always helpful - he was very appreciative. I wanted to get this before the gantries go up.

There were a number of small children who came down to the station to see Tornado pass through - they were suitably impressed but showed no interest in the 165 that was going the other way
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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2016, 16:50:45 »
In low light, 1/80th sec and, I presume, hand held, that picture is pretty good. What was your ISO setting?

Oh, and does anyone know why Tornado was 'Matey'/'M8Y' for this trip?
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« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2016, 16:51:18 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on April 06, 2016, 16:07:18
There were a number of small children who came down to the station to see Tornado pass through - they were suitably impressed but showed no interest in the 165 that was going the other way

... which is exactly as it should be.  Lips sealed Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2016, 17:01:41 »
Quote from: bignosemac on April 06, 2016, 16:50:45
Oh, and does anyone know why Tornado was 'Matey'/'M8Y' for this trip?

Yes.  Wink

See youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ7riIch5c4 and the description appended to that clip:

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The run was dedicated to Ray Towell a man who worked with NRM» (National Railway Museum, at York and Shildon - about) that looked some iconic mainline performers such as Green Arrow and City of Truro. And was also a big fan of the Great Western, and it was appropriate to of had his 'matey' catchphrase etched as a headcode M8Y on Tornado during the run.
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2016, 17:02:30 »
Quote from: bignosemac on April 06, 2016, 16:50:45
In low light, 1/80th sec and, I presume, hand held, that picture is pretty good. What was your ISO setting?

Oh, and does anyone know why Tornado was 'Matey'/'M8Y' for this trip?

The camera was on auto but I've just checked and it was equiv to ASA500 (It's ages since I have even had to worry about ISO settings!)

f3.3 1/80th sec

I was leaning against the footbridge side to get some bracing.

The MBY reference was something to do with someone who had a strong connection with the preservation programme...I will see if I can dig the details out. I saw it on Facebook in the The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust group


EDIT~ Beaten to it by CfN
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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2016, 17:03:48 »
I thought 'matey' was Inspector Morse's boss's catchphrase?

Or bubble bath if you are - ahem - old enough to remember.
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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2016, 17:15:14 »
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I printed a copy of this off and handed it to the very helpful GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) person at the ticket office because he takes pride in his job and is always helpful

BB, I take it you mean Peter? He is indeed cheery, helpful and goes beyond the call of duty on occasions as far as I've seen.
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« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2016, 17:17:05 »
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I printed a copy of this off and handed it to the very helpful GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) person at the ticket office because he takes pride in his job and is always helpful

BB, I take it you mean Peter? He is indeed cheery, helpful and goes beyond the call of duty on occasions as far as I've seen.

Yes I do but I didn't think it was permissible to use staff members names in the forum.
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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2016, 17:20:23 »
Ah, you may be right, but if it was negative feedback it would probably be more of a problem.

Norman at Twyford seemed to get quite a bit!

It was a nice thought on your part to do this for him anyway  Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2016, 17:21:40 »
Forenames are generally alright - after all, it's what is shown on their name badges.

Surnames, for other than managers or above, would indeed be frowned upon - if used without their permission.

Hope this helps.

Chris.

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« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2016, 17:22:17 »
Quote from: patch38 on April 06, 2016, 17:03:48

Or bubble bath if you are - ahem - old enough to remember.

That was my first thought on seeing the name!
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« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2016, 17:25:59 »
Quote from: bignosemac on April 06, 2016, 17:22:17
Quote from: patch38 on April 06, 2016, 17:03:48

Or bubble bath if you are - ahem - old enough to remember.

That was my first thought on seeing the name!



This made me laugh - what a random (thread) distraction!
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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2016, 17:30:35 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on April 06, 2016, 17:25:59

This made me laugh - what a random (thread) distraction!


Random distraction? How insulting! It's lateral thinking...  Grin
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