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« Reply #45 on: July 02, 2010, 20:07:59 » |
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health and safty the way it is these days.....  ..... would these faults have been such a big issue back in the day (im not pretending to know anything about the workings of a kettle) but im guessing every bolt has to be checked these days |
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« Reply #46 on: July 02, 2010, 21:05:05 » |
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I have the feeling that the A1 trust has probably done more than is necessary as a precaution. I would guess that they're worried that the number of stay failures in the last few months could point to some kind of systematic problem with the loco, and if that's the case then I guess they'll want to do a full remedial job rather than "patching up" every time one of them goes ping. The odd broken stay isn't a massive problem, it's certainly repairable although a bit of a pain in the backside and not the easiest of jobs. But the number of broken stays that the relatively new boiler (only a couple of years old) has experienced recently might be a sign of some deeper problem. But I sincerely hope not!  |
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« Reply #47 on: September 03, 2010, 16:34:30 » |
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I hope not also. I be riding behind her on the West Somerset on the 13th. Okay, she's not going to be thrashed, what with the 25mph speed limit, but if only for CfN's sake I've got fingers crossed that everything goes to plan. He's already lost out once! Now, can anyone out there find details of 60163's positioning moves down to the West Somerset Railway. She due there tomorrow (4th September) for a three week residency. I fear it may be too late to see her through Bristol..... but if it's early doors tomorrow I might change my travel plans down to T**nt*n.  . A1 Trust wouldn't tell me (understandable), but am I right in thinking that the light engine moves will be in TRUST▸ ? |
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« Reply #48 on: September 03, 2010, 16:48:44 » |
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I hope not also. I be riding behind her on the West Somerset on the 13th. Okay, she's not going to be thrashed, what with the 25mph speed limit, but if only for CfN's sake I've got fingers crossed that everything goes to plan. He's already lost out once! Now, can anyone out there find details of 60163's positioning moves down to the West Somerset Railway. She due there tomorrow (4th September) for a three week residency. I fear it may be too late to see her through Bristol..... but if it's early doors tomorrow I might change my travel plans down to T**nt*n. . A1 Trust wouldn't tell me (understandable), but am I right in thinking that the light engine moves will be in TRUST▸ ? She was on the MHR last weekend and might have been stabled there all week so its possible she may be routed via the Berks n Hants to Taunton. Oh and she was in fine fetal when I went for a visit last Tuesday |
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Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,”
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« Reply #49 on: September 03, 2010, 16:50:20 » |
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I hope not also. I be riding behind her on the West Somerset on the 13th. Okay, she's not going to be thrashed, what with the 25mph speed limit, but if only for CfN's sake I've got fingers crossed that everything goes to plan. He's already lost out once! Now, can anyone out there find details of 60163's positioning moves down to the West Somerset Railway. She due there tomorrow (4th September) for a three week residency. I fear it may be too late to see her through Bristol..... but if it's early doors tomorrow I might change my travel plans down to T**nt*n. . A1 Trust wouldn't tell me (understandable), but am I right in thinking that the light engine moves will be in TRUST▸ ? Tornado arrived on the WSR on Wednesday |
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« Reply #50 on: September 03, 2010, 17:11:04 » |
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B*gg*r. Still, no need to get up early tomorrow. |
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« Reply #51 on: September 03, 2010, 17:18:02 » |
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A1 Trust wouldn't tell me (understandable), but am I right in thinking that the light engine moves will be in TRUST▸ ?
I think the A1 Trust are being careful to try and minimize trespass as much as is humanly possible! Finger crossed, I think the outbreaks of mass idiocy on the part of many photters and gricers who apparently thought there was nothing wrong with swarming all over the ECML▸ and setting up their tripods in the four-foot of the slow lines on Tornado's first trips (for real, I saw a couple doing just that from the train it was working which scared me s**tless, especially when an FCC▸ EMU▸ went whizzing past a few seconds later) have died down to some extent now. I don't blame them for treading with come caution though - only a few weeks ago this happened. It's not only Tornado that is afflicted with such incredibly stupid followers either, viz here and here... But having said all that you can often find details of steam positioning movements, when the operators have agreed to release planned timings, anyway, at the UK▸ Steam website. |
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« Reply #52 on: September 03, 2010, 18:38:06 » |
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I fully understand why kettle operators are extremely reluctant to advertise details of positioning moves. It's unfortunate that a few fupping idiots spoil things for the majority.
I asked the A1 Trust whether 60163 was going to be coaling at Barton Hill prior to her move down to the WSR but they wouldn't even tell me this. I can accept that. I'm not particularly well gen'd when it comes to all things kettle, but it would've been nice to know whether or not she was being stabled in Bristol. As it turns out, it looks likely that she moved to Bishops Lydeard via Cogload from the Mid-Hants.
Hopefully my friend of a friend, Howard Jones (he of the 80's pop fame), may've got some shots of her, light engine, through Cogload.
Yes, I know that was a pretty shameless name drop but Mr Jones has got a fantastic property overlooking Cogload Junction; a converted pump-house next to the Taunton-Bridgwater canal, and I'm told one of the reasons he bought it was because he likes all things trains!
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« Reply #53 on: April 20, 2013, 20:32:04 » |
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Problems for Tornado this afternoon on a steam excursion. Failed at Rhyl on its way back from Holyhead to London Euston around 5.30pm. As of 8.30pm it is still there blocking the North Wales Coast line. Steam Dreams twitter feed says the loco has brake problems.
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« Reply #54 on: April 20, 2013, 20:34:57 » |
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William Huskisson MP▸ 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.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #55 on: March 01, 2016, 09:52:51 » |
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« Reply #56 on: March 25, 2016, 10:16:55 » |
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http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/Fri 25 - Mon 28 March ^ Easter Gala with Guest Loco ^Tornado^
Guest locomotive, Peppercorn A1 class Pacific 60163 ^Tornado^
Footplate rides on ^Tornado^ at ^10 per ride - bookable on the day
Signalling in Operation on the Branch Line
^Black Python^ Real Ale Bar open
Children's Treasure Hunt and Craft Activities
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« Reply #57 on: March 25, 2016, 22:08:01 » |
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Many thanks for posting that item, Rob on the hill.  I've taken the opportunity to link it to our Coffee Shop calendar. My father will be there on Saturday evening, trying out his new camera: I'll see if I can post any of his photos here. |
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William Huskisson MP▸ 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 #58 on: March 30, 2016, 01:04:21 » |
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Unfortunately, the weather was so ghastly on Saturday evening (wind, rain and hail) that most of the outdoor displays were disrupted and my father wasn't able to get more than just a few 'indoors' shots:   Pictures ^ John Hankin. |
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William Huskisson MP▸ 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 #59 on: March 30, 2016, 06:18:15 » |
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Great pictures!
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