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Post by SE13 on Jul 29, 2009 5:21:32 GMT
A single part question today with a bonus point:  *Click image for a larger version* |
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Post by upfast on Jul 29, 2009 7:57:24 GMT
Is the inset Smallbrook Junction on the Isle of Wight steam railway with loco 198 "Royal Engineer"?
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Post by sammyj on Jul 29, 2009 8:39:28 GMT
Is the main pic Gospel Oak?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2009 9:28:11 GMT
Gospel Oak +1
Smallbrook Junction +1
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Post by astock5000 on Jul 29, 2009 9:42:53 GMT
Gospel Oak +2.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2009 17:42:45 GMT
Gospel Oak!
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Post by Tubeboy on Jul 29, 2009 21:13:18 GMT
Gospel Oak, E/B platform.
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Post by SE13 on Jul 30, 2009 6:15:36 GMT
All bases covered. Main photograph: Gospel Oak - waiting room on platform 2 [Chris M]  Inset: Isle of Wight Steam Railway Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST No. WD198 'Royal Engineer' at Smallbrook Junction [Chris M]  *Click either image for a larger version* |
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Post by Ben on Jul 30, 2009 17:09:28 GMT
How are the 38s doing on IOW these days? Last time I went was about a decade ago.
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Post by Chris M on Jul 30, 2009 22:36:15 GMT
The trains themselves seem to be in good nick, although an internal refresh wouldn't go a miss in some places, particularly repainting the grab poles. The trackwork isn't the highest quality in the world though, so the ride is very bouncy in places. Particularly Smallbrook Junction-Ryde St Johns Road. I was there on the 21st of this month, and I'm looking forward to comparing them with LU's train on the 5th.  (click for a larger version) |
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Post by ruislip on Jul 31, 2009 3:50:46 GMT
Nice-looking interior. It does tend to resemble the 59/62 stocks rather than the 38.
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Post by Ben on Aug 1, 2009 22:32:31 GMT
It must be the colour scheme and the flourescent tubes. Nice pic Chris, I see what you mean about the grab rails. It does beg the question though, have these units surpassed the point where they would need replacement? Its a (relatively) simple design, with a fairly low usage, and a ridiculously high following even within the industry. The fact that no plans for replacement are in the contract for franchise really says something. Which stock is most likely to replace them.... I think its a fair bet to say nobody could place a solid bet.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2009 0:29:01 GMT
'A' stock might be nice...
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Post by Chris M on Aug 2, 2009 3:10:44 GMT
'A' stock might be nice... Given that it would be out of gauge (the restricted dimensions of Ryde tunnel is the reason tube-gauge stock is used), an A stock would not be a good choice for this line. |
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Post by stimarco on Aug 3, 2009 16:55:38 GMT
There are a whole bunch of new tube stock orders due to roll off the production line over the next few years. I assume some of the stock it replaces will find its way over to the IoW. (Shame the electric line was cut back so far from Ventnor though.)
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