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Post by metrailway on May 30, 2011 19:09:40 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 19:17:44 GMT
Fairly old news AIUI.
Saw it on the TV this morning myself!
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 20:09:10 GMT
Saw this morning too!
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 20:27:21 GMT
Out of retirement? It's been running railtours for years! Also, you only need to look at the DRS, NR, WCRC and GBRF fleets to see locomotives of a similar vintage working, reliably, day in, day out, all across the network. Where's their media coverage? Not that I think Deltics are overrated or anything... ;D Having said that, it's good to see a preserved loco earning its keep, particularly in scenery like this! www.flickr.com/photos/alasdairmulhern/5777555590/sizes/l/in/photostream/ |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 20:27:54 GMT
But Deltics are somthing special 81stock  |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 20:31:51 GMT
This story makes Hornby's 'Mixed Goods' set look realistic!
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Post by metrailway on May 30, 2011 21:09:34 GMT
Yeah, apparently 55022 has been working the service since April. The beeb's just a tad slow... Out of retirement? It's been running railtours for years! Also, you only need to look at the DRS, NR, WCRC and GBRF fleets to see locomotives of a similar vintage working, reliably, day in, day out, all across the network. Where's their media coverage? Not that I think Deltics are overrated or anything... ;D Having said that, it's good to see a preserved loco earning its keep, particularly in scenery like this!
www.flickr.com/photos/alasdairmulhern/5777555590/sizes/l/in/photostream/True, but deltics are bit special when compared to the 37s and 47s as they were once the most powerful locos in the world. Plus, it wouldn't be a story unless the media sensationalise it  ;D |
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Post by norbitonflyer on May 30, 2011 22:04:54 GMT
Hardly news - it's been around for over a month! And it's not the first - a number of preserved dmus were bought back for parcels use. Not even a first for preserved Deltics - the Manchetser-Ramsgate regular service (not an enthusiast special) used a spot hired one in the summer Saturdays of 1998 and 1999. Indeed, not even a first for Royal Scots Grey! ( cliphere - about 4 minutes in) here here or here |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2011 22:23:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2011 8:47:59 GMT
D1015? Now THAT'S special!!!!!!  |
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Post by james66526 on May 31, 2011 13:29:58 GMT
Westerns really are beautiful locos!! What I wouldn't give for a drive of one on full whack out on the mainline!!...  |
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Post by SE13 on May 31, 2011 13:46:59 GMT
I did wonder what it was all about, I had the tv on mute at the time.
I can remember many a trip as they were being phased out on the East Coast Mainline when travelling back to London at weekends in the early to mid 80's.
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Post by roythebus on May 31, 2011 13:58:36 GMT
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Post by Ben on May 31, 2011 15:18:29 GMT
After withdrawl of the class, whats the highest number that have possessed a mainline running certificate at once, and when was this?
They're very handsom locos.
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Post by Tubeboy on May 31, 2011 16:59:19 GMT
True, this aint new, it was in the Railway Magazine four weeks ago. As soon as more 66s get delivered soon, these freight runs will cease.
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Post by tubeprune on May 31, 2011 19:54:56 GMT
Deltics? Handsome locos indeed but horribly small cabs.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2011 0:25:50 GMT
Yeah, apparently 55022 has been working the service since April. The beeb's just a tad slow... Not slow, it's the perfect shelf package for a Bank Holiday! |
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Post by pakenhamtrain on Jun 1, 2011 4:35:42 GMT
Borrowing preserved locos is regular down here:
There's at least 6 being used at the moment.
It's quite a good little money earner for preservation groups.
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