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« on: April 20, 2024, 16:39:54 »
Passing through Warminster this afternoon (2hrs late...............delay repay ??)
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« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2024, 21:10:57 »
That's a PROPER train.  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 20, 2024, 21:31:39 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on April 20, 2024, 21:10:57
That's a PROPER train.  Grin

Yes, and not just the power source.
Probably had padded seats, through gangway, a buffet, and other features that are considered unreasonable to provide on new trains.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2024, 21:39:06 »
Quote from: broadgage on April 20, 2024, 21:31:39
Yes, and not just the power source.
Probably had padded seats, through gangway, a buffet, and other features that are considered unreasonable to provide on new trains.

I've had a look at the Steam Dreams drinks list for those opting for Pullman dining.

FOUR types of Port!
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« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2024, 21:43:46 »
Quote from: broadgage on April 20, 2024, 21:31:39
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on April 20, 2024, 21:10:57
That's a PROPER train.  Grin

Yes, and not just the power source.
Probably had padded seats, through gangway, a buffet, and other features that are considered unreasonable to provide on new trains.

Yes...................and 12 coaches !!
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« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2024, 19:17:27 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on April 20, 2024, 21:10:57
That's a PROPER train.  Grin


..and a proper photo!
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« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2024, 20:37:56 »
The only thing missing is the Famous Five and lashings of ginger beer....
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« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2024, 22:09:14 »
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I've had a look at the Steam Dreams drinks list for those opting for Pullman dining.

FOUR types of Port!


Don't encourage him.  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 #8 on: April 23, 2024, 01:30:15 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on April 22, 2024, 22:09:14
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I've had a look at the Steam Dreams drinks list for those opting for Pullman dining.

FOUR types of Port!


Don't encourage him.  Grin

No encouragement needed ! FOUR types of port is rather splendid, and verging upon decadent. I have only 3 types* at home
Four types of port, and a buffet, and padded seats, and a through gangway, and 12 coaches might well finish of the poor old fart due to over excitement.

*Some well aged vintage port, very expensive and being saved for special events.
Tesco own brand, everyday port/cooking port.
Cockburns special reserve port, purchased a good supply when it was reduced in price.

I also have some home made "port" made by my Ukrainian neighbours, this is not actually fortified as is real port, but is fermented using a new type of yeast and reaches about 17% ABV. Extra sugar is added, but the amount is critical. Too little sugar results in a dry red wine that tastes nothing like port, too much sugar produces a sickly sweet drink that also tastes nothing like port.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2024, 01:42:53 »
I think I said, 'DON'T ENCOURAGE HIM!'  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 #10 on: June 15, 2024, 16:35:21 »
Happenstance saw me at Taunton today, June 15th 2024, travelling home to Templecombe at the same time as a railtour to Kingswear was waiting time to depart after my train to Exeter.


I bumped into fellow forum member PhilWakely at Taunton who was also photting the railtour. I made a quick change of plans and joined Phil on the 1039 GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) service to Dawlish Warren ahead of the steam.

The railtour was booked to start at Paddington top and tailed with a pair of Class 47s. However, one of the 47s failed at Southall depot first thing, so the service started at Slough hauled by D1924 (47810) 'Crewe Diesel Depot' as far as Taunton where 'Mayflower' took over for the run down to Kingswear.

At Dawlish Warren I headed to the footbridge and videod 'Mayflower' departing. Phil chose a different location to capture some pics. He'll no doubt follow up this post with his images from a fairly unique vantage point...

At Taunton:


Departing Dawlish Warren:



Edit note: I intially titled this thread '60163 Mayflower...' Confusing this LNER» (London North Eastern Railway - about) Thompson with new build LNER Peppercorn 'Tornado'.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2024, 17:03:35 »
Who needs a drone when you can have a flight on a 'big wheel' and you are the only customer!  Paused at the top for a few minutes.







A great vantage point - although the perspex screen was a little dirty.
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« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2024, 07:36:13 »
The steam engine was ok between Taunton and Kingswear but the diesel failed and the return trip to Paddington was cut short at Slough.
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« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2024, 07:44:18 »
A case of a Duff,Duff if you will.
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« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2024, 08:03:49 »
Quote from: REVUpminster on June 16, 2024, 07:36:13
The steam engine was ok between Taunton and Kingswear but the diesel failed and the return trip to Paddington was cut short at Slough.

How late did passengers arrive into Paddington, then, and did they qualify for delay/repay  Cheesy
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