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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2013 21:32:50 GMT
Hi
my video's from this evening
Great Portland Street
Baker Street
Smell was amazing...
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Post by gantshill on Jan 13, 2013 22:39:16 GMT
I visited Moorgate this evening, then saw the train travel on the outer circle at Bayswater.
Putting the S7 in Moorgate platform 3 seemed to me to be a clever way of stopping people clamber down onto the track to get closer to the anniversary train.
Like others posted, it felt as if the train went through the station very fast, too fast to really be able to appreciate it. However, the smell of steam afterwards was wonderful.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2013 22:47:41 GMT
Went back again to Euston Square this evening, classic PA made by the station supervisor, something along the lines of "Ladies and gentlemen please be aware that there will be a lot of steam as this is a steam train." Unfortunately a bit too packed to come back with any acceptable photos.
He meant business however, my hair smelt of the smoke for a good hour afterwards!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2013 23:41:19 GMT
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Post by Antje on Jan 14, 2013 0:09:05 GMT
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Post by Chris W on Jan 14, 2013 6:57:59 GMT
Yesterday evening is still a blur... not only the trip itself, but also just chatting to fellow enthusiasts. Will done to all involved. Volunteers/Stewards, actors (in costume), train staff and to all LU staff for making this a very special evening. I've uploaded the best 176 of my 645 images to a new Flickr Set... HEREKind regards ChrisW |
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Post by cso on Jan 14, 2013 8:08:50 GMT
Like Chris, I'd like to extend thanks to all involved... It was a fantastic experience, and I loved every minute of it. Just seeing the steam train coming in to Moorgate was enough for me, but the fantastically good ride and the fellow passengers in the carriage made the event so much more fun. The looks on the faces of people on platforms and trains was fantastic, although some were oblivious and doing double takes. Tfl staff, the BTP and what looked like a fireman were all taking videos and pics and everyone just seemed to be saving a good time. Despite doubting the price, I feel it was worth the money. Smoother ride than A, C and S stock too  |
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Post by phillw48 on Jan 14, 2013 8:46:50 GMT
No evidence of the reported damage to Sarah, so it must have been minor. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2013 10:40:38 GMT
I distinctly recall seeing the 3 car Ashbury carriages in passenger service on some Sundays hauled by Electric Locos on "slow lines" through Preston Road around 1960...in all the references to these carriages there is never any reference to their occasional use in regular Met. line service other than steam hauled on Chesham Shuttle...does any one have any recollection or references,photos of this usage?...it would supplement the archives...thanks
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2013 10:54:37 GMT
I distinctly recall seeing the 3 car Ashbury carriages in passenger service on some Sundays hauled by Electric Locos on "slow lines" through Preston Road around 1960...in all the references to these carriages there is never any reference to their occasional use in regular Met. line service other than steam hauled on Chesham Shuttle...does any one have any recollection or references,photos of this usage?...it would supplement the archives...thanks I was pleased to see Sarah looking in superb with the teak coaches behind. XF |
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Post by trt on Jan 14, 2013 11:54:45 GMT
Went back again to Euston Square this evening, classic PA made by the station supervisor, something along the lines of "Ladies and gentlemen please be aware that there will be a lot of steam as this is a steam train." Unfortunately a bit too packed to come back with any acceptable photos. He meant business however, my hair smelt of the smoke for a good hour afterwards! I was there when it passed through at 12:19 (13/1/13). When I got back home and took my top layers off, I found a lovely black V shape on my shirt, and a smaller one again on my neck. When I washed my hair, it turned the water dark grey! Having said that, one of the top 10 most amazing things I've ever seen. Picture the pictures all turned out cr** because of the low light, even lower than I'd anticipated. I felt really sorry for the driver of the circle line train who'd been following it along the line - he could barely see the signals with all the smoke! |
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Post by phillw48 on Jan 14, 2013 15:11:42 GMT
I distinctly recall seeing the 3 car Ashbury carriages in passenger service on some Sundays hauled by Electric Locos on "slow lines" through Preston Road around 1960...in all the references to these carriages there is never any reference to their occasional use in regular Met. line service other than steam hauled on Chesham Shuttle...does any one have any recollection or references,photos of this usage?...it would supplement the archives...thanks That would have been one of the Chesham sets. They were taken ECS to Neasden for servicing and cleaning. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2013 16:39:19 GMT
It was definitely in passenger use one Sunday as I recall the 3 car set stopping at Preston Road Northbound and the guard stepping out giving signal to driver of electric loco by touching the 2 wires with his flag....pity Digital cameras and Internet weren't yet invented!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2013 17:52:23 GMT
www.flickr.com/photos/fellis-wrv/8380114193/in/photostream - my efforts at Earls Court. If I'm honest, it was a weird experience having a flow of C and D stock passing through, and then suddenly met 1 turned up. Took me back a few years to going round museums, and to think that was what used to run the service all those years ago, was quite an odd feeling!
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Post by grahamhewett on Jan 14, 2013 19:44:46 GMT
It would be good if the LT Museum could produce a suitable DVD/CD for those of us who live too far away - perhaps they have that planned?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2013 20:59:24 GMT
It would be good if the LT Museum could produce a suitable DVD/CD for those of us who live too far away - perhaps they have that planned? GH I am sure you that is all in hand as it is great revenue opportunity for them. There is also a Farewell To The A Stock in the can one which I might be in as I was interviewed at Moorgate but don't let that put you off purchasing it ;D XF |
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Post by christopher125 on Jan 15, 2013 15:40:45 GMT
Any idea what the verdict is from inside LU, was this as great a success as it appeared? I didn't notice any crowd issues or late running, all seems to have gone very well.
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Post by ianvisits on Jan 15, 2013 16:22:08 GMT
Any idea what the verdict is from inside LU, was this as great a success as it appeared? Chatting to a couple of senior people on Sunday without giving attributable quotes, the feeling is that the combination of the success of the Olympics plus this Anniversary has lifted the overall organisation up a notch in public opinion. |
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Post by christopher125 on Jan 16, 2013 17:37:08 GMT
Some positive comments from Howard Collins in this Evening Standard article"Next weekend, there will be a series of further trips but after that there may be some time before steam returns to the Underground, though it definitely will, according to Howard Collins, London Underground’s Chief Operating Officer. He said: "This has been a fantastic success and the work we put into it means we will now be able to run future events like this. Transport for London is considering running them every year. The engine has a certificate for 10 years, so it should be back"Chris |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2013 8:23:28 GMT
Blast films are filming and for those not able to visit a special TV programme will be screened.
Internally from my lowly position. Much work went into trying to make the day a success. Stiggy was involved at a local level and worked last Sunday.
There was a worry over congestion, LU quite rightly take this very seriously. The behaviour of the crowds of enthusiasts was largely superb. Some do forget that their "perfect shot" must not compromise safety of the PTI. Feedback from all of my staff was it was an enjoyable experience and a good number of staff went out of their normal working "zones" to provide an enjoyable experience for enthusiasts.
The only issue we found involved Oyster and unresolved journeys. Sadly we received no guidance on this from LU and quickly adapted to make sure the minimal number of people were affected. But if you plan to go this Sunday I would strongly suggest you leave your PAYG at home and buy a paper travelcard
On a related note, if you genuinely had a good time and found staff helpful, PLEASE spend just a few moments giving the feedback to TfL customer services. Many staff helped enthusiasts with train times, locations, general chat. I even heard of trains being unofficially held for a few seconds to allow the cross platform shots.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2013 13:28:57 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2013 17:11:33 GMT
I spent the day chasing the train around London. Here's a video, with clips of it from the Tesco carpark, over a wall near Bayswater, and the platforms at Kensington Olympia and Baker Street:
Also, a longer version including a little build-up, station announcements, etc:
Many thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!
Thanks
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Post by geriatrix on Jan 17, 2013 17:37:39 GMT
Lovely piece of work, Ian, thanks so much for sharing it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2013 19:06:42 GMT
My sentiments exactly. Job well done - and thank you.
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Post by melikepie on Jan 18, 2013 0:07:16 GMT
I really hope the snow forecast doesn't muck up the weekend
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Post by metroland on Jan 18, 2013 9:27:12 GMT
The stock's only got to get from Lillie Bridge to Olympia Junc and then it's all substantially under cover. The thunderbirds preceed Met 1 and stock, and if they get stuck Met 1 can give them a shove as she doesn't have to worry about ice on the conductor rails  |
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Post by ianvisits on Jan 18, 2013 12:44:35 GMT
I really hope the snow forecast doesn't muck up the weekend Transport Museum website says a decision will be taken by 2pm. As a steam loco works better in the snow, we could end up with the steam train running while the modern stuff is crippled! |
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Post by br7mt on Jan 18, 2013 13:09:21 GMT
Whilst the train might well be able to operate, there is a question mark over whether people can get to London to travel on it.
Personally I hope it does run as I'm on the last departure from Moorgate to Earls Court!
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Post by cso on Jan 18, 2013 13:20:04 GMT
Thunderbirds? You do realise that it was a fictional program and no such thing exists? |
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Post by elo10538 on Jan 18, 2013 13:23:27 GMT
I believe that if the big railway isn't running and the Underground network is severely affected also, the Met 150 Heritage Train will not run either, and be deferred to run on Sunday 27th January.
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