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« on: April 06, 2016, 08:12:42 » |
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Took this picture on Saturday 2nd April when the charter passed through Thatcham station on the way back east.
Interesting point to note - it was 5 minutes early coming through...but then I guess it didn't have to worry about picking up passengers at a specific time
Sorry for poor quality - light was on it's way out.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2016, 15:59:57 » |
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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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BerkshireBugsy
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2016, 16:07:18 » |
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Thank you CfN- I managed to get a shutter speed of 80th Sec but had it have been any later the clouds were threatening and so I think I was lucky I printed a copy of this off and handed it to the very helpful GWR▸ person at the ticket office because he takes pride in his job and is always helpful - he was very appreciative. I wanted to get this before the gantries go up. There were a number of small children who came down to the station to see Tornado pass through - they were suitably impressed but showed no interest in the 165 that was going the other way |
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JayMac
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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2016, 16:50:45 » |
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In low light, 1/80th sec and, I presume, hand held, that picture is pretty good. What was your ISO setting?
Oh, and does anyone know why Tornado was 'Matey'/'M8Y' for this trip?
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
- Sir Terry Pratchett.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2016, 16:51:18 » |
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There were a number of small children who came down to the station to see Tornado pass through - they were suitably impressed but showed no interest in the 165 that was going the other way
... which is exactly as it should be.   |
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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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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2016, 17:01:41 » |
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Oh, and does anyone know why Tornado was 'Matey'/'M8Y' for this trip?
Yes.  See youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ7riIch5c4 and the description appended to that clip: The run was dedicated to Ray Towell a man who worked with NRM» that looked some iconic mainline performers such as Green Arrow and City of Truro. And was also a big fan of the Great Western, and it was appropriate to of had his 'matey' catchphrase etched as a headcode M8Y on Tornado during the run.
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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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BerkshireBugsy
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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2016, 17:02:30 » |
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In low light, 1/80th sec and, I presume, hand held, that picture is pretty good. What was your ISO setting?
Oh, and does anyone know why Tornado was 'Matey'/'M8Y' for this trip?
The camera was on auto but I've just checked and it was equiv to ASA500 (It's ages since I have even had to worry about ISO settings!) f3.3 1/80th sec I was leaning against the footbridge side to get some bracing. The MBY reference was something to do with someone who had a strong connection with the preservation programme...I will see if I can dig the details out. I saw it on Facebook in the The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust group EDIT~ Beaten to it by CfN |
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patch38
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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2016, 17:03:48 » |
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I thought 'matey' was Inspector Morse's boss's catchphrase?
Or bubble bath if you are - ahem - old enough to remember.
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Thatcham Crossing
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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2016, 17:15:14 » |
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I printed a copy of this off and handed it to the very helpful GWR▸ person at the ticket office because he takes pride in his job and is always helpful BB, I take it you mean Peter? He is indeed cheery, helpful and goes beyond the call of duty on occasions as far as I've seen. |
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BerkshireBugsy
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« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2016, 17:17:05 » |
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I printed a copy of this off and handed it to the very helpful GWR▸ person at the ticket office because he takes pride in his job and is always helpful BB, I take it you mean Peter? He is indeed cheery, helpful and goes beyond the call of duty on occasions as far as I've seen. Yes I do but I didn't think it was permissible to use staff members names in the forum. |
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Thatcham Crossing
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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2016, 17:20:23 » |
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Ah, you may be right, but if it was negative feedback it would probably be more of a problem. Norman at Twyford seemed to get quite a bit! It was a nice thought on your part to do this for him anyway  |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2016, 17:21:40 » |
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Forenames are generally alright - after all, it's what is shown on their name badges. Surnames, for other than managers or above, would indeed be frowned upon - if used without their permission. Hope this helps. Chris. from Nailsea. |
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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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JayMac
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« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2016, 17:22:17 » |
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Or bubble bath if you are - ahem - old enough to remember.
That was my first thought on seeing the name!  |
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
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BerkshireBugsy
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« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2016, 17:25:59 » |
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Or bubble bath if you are - ahem - old enough to remember.
That was my first thought on seeing the name! This made me laugh - what a random (thread) distraction! |
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patch38
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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2016, 17:30:35 » |
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This made me laugh - what a random (thread) distraction!
Random distraction? How insulting! It's lateral thinking... |
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