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Mar 13 2015, 09:05 AM
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QUOTE (Exhausted @ Mar 12 2015, 09:17 PM) Looks like the new/replacement 125's are landed from Japan. These are the ones we will see on the western route through Newbury. Diesel and Electric http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-31831603. I am lead to believe that some HST's will remain - for the West of England services.
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Mar 13 2015, 05:50 PM
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ Mar 13 2015, 09:05 AM) I am lead to believe that some HST's will remain - for the West of England services. To be honest, I can't say I'm sad about that. The HSTs are good examples of first rate UK design and engineering.
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Mar 14 2015, 09:22 AM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Mar 13 2015, 06:50 PM) To be honest, I can't say I'm sad about that. The HSTs are good examples of first rate UK design and engineering. Yep, Agreed. Pity they had to use German engines when they re-furbished them though.
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Aug 11 2015, 09:45 AM
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ Aug 11 2015, 09:02 AM) Here's a nice shot. (For those who may enjoy seeing that sort of thing!) Lovely! Thanks for that. As a side issue, why have the eco warriors not moaned about pollution from steam engines? Seems like a good target just going to waste!! Still, reminded me of holidays down to Paignton as a child! Ah, those blue remembered hills!
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Aug 12 2015, 08:36 AM
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QUOTE (Turin Machine @ Aug 11 2015, 10:45 AM) Lovely! Thanks for that. As a side issue, why have the eco warriors not moaned about pollution from steam engines? Seems like a good target just going to waste!! I think a few have but I would imagine they are so few and far between that it's not worth worrying about. You do have the option of paying a "carbon offset" contribution when booking a steam hauled excursion.
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May 22 2016, 09:54 AM
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ May 22 2016, 09:04 AM) Anyone see Flying Scotsman pass through yesterday?
Fine sight. I was at Kintbury. Can you clarify for me please: is Flying Scotsman an engine or a service?
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May 22 2016, 12:13 PM
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QUOTE (Simon Kirby @ May 22 2016, 10:54 AM) Can you clarify for me please: is Flying Scotsman an engine or a service? It's both! The 10am service from Kings Cross to Edinburgh was called the Flying Scotsman and that actually appeared on the platform indicator boards. The engine, being cutting edge technology of the day, was also called the Flying Scotsman. The engines of that class were used on the premier express services of the day, London / Scotland. Doubtless so named for publicity purposes! I'm sure Biker wouldn't agree it was the most powerful or the fastest or even the best...that latter accolade must go to the old Southern Railway engines
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May 22 2016, 08:05 PM
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QUOTE (Simon Kirby @ May 22 2016, 10:54 AM) Can you clarify for me please: is Flying Scotsman an engine or a service? Flying Scotsman is a LOCOMOTIVE. LinkThe Flying Scotsman is (was) a service (train) from Kings Cross to Edinburgh. LinkWith regard to OTE's comments, The A1 class (later A3), of which Flying Scotsman was a member, were one of the fastest and best of their time but were superseded by later, more modern designs which were faster still. I have heard said by many that Flying Scotsman was not the best performer of the A3's by far, but lives on due to the romanticism of it's name and being the first steam locomotive to travel at an authenticated 100mph. (This is commemorated by the plaque on the nameplate as in the picture.)
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May 23 2016, 03:01 PM
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QUOTE (On the edge @ May 23 2016, 09:15 AM) There is something people from West Berkshire would find difficult to understand with regard to the 10am Flying Scotsman service from Kings Cross. Traditionally, that was seen off by the Station Master, suited and in a top hat. Surely, even if the role no longer exists, there ought to be a 'ceremonial' station master? I feel a stiff letter to RailTrack would be in order. But would it have required the station master to have a whole new outfit.......just to keep up tradition of course?
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May 23 2016, 03:59 PM
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QUOTE (Cognosco @ May 23 2016, 04:01 PM) But would it have required the station master to have a whole new outfit.......just to keep up tradition of course? ...but of course! Just another point, does anyone know if the fur in the robes is real or ersatz? Bit much to expect the LibDems who claim to be agin the fur trade to have to wear this stuff isn't it? I'd love it to be ersatz; even more fakery to the whole sorry spectacle.
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