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« on: October 10, 2018, 22:59:16 »

GWR▸ (Great Western Railway)'s replacement for the 153?
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« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2018, 23:45:44 »
I saw that set pass me at Dawlish this morning. I was just getting out of the car, parked by the Marine Tavern, as it exited Kennaway Tunnel. Wasn't quick enough to grab a pic.

I did bag 'Harry Patch' a little later. Hopefully this power car (43172 - staying with GWR▸ (Great Western Railway)) will be put to appropriate use on Remembrance Sunday/Armistice Day, 11th November 2018. 100 years since the cessation of hostilities in the First World War.



Apologies for the immediate thread diversion. Great pic in the OP▸ (Original Poster / topic starter) link Phil. Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2018, 06:34:07 »
Rumour has it that a fully fitted kitchen will be on boards providing pullman services.
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2018, 06:46:50 »
Love it ... and there is now room at Melksham for it to be fully platformed. But it couldn't cope with the passenger numbers these days.
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2018, 08:48:50 »
Bet it's acceleration is almost at IET▸ (Intercity Express Train) levels ;-)
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