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« on: July 09, 2013, 08:21:33 »


As all the windows open heard a couple of unusual trains

11:25  freight train very different sound to Class 59/66 possibly Class 70 it sounded like a Liner Train but as the leaves obscure my view I'm not sure could even have been a 37?

11:35 sounded distinctly like a steam loco seemed to be chopping them off at 3 beats to the bar so possibly Tornado? 

Any thoughts or was I dreaming?
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« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2013, 10:52:56 »
I often have transport-related dreams. Only last night, I had one that involved trains, motorbikes, dogs, hotels, political meetings, and was set in a seaside town...

My advice is to avoid eating party food (particularly doughnuts) before you go to bed.
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« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2013, 12:59:22 »
Quote from: eightf48544 on July 09, 2013, 08:21:33


11:35 sounded distinctly like a steam loco seemed to be chopping them off at 3 beats to the bar so possibly Tornado? 

Any thoughts or was I dreaming?

That is weird (nothing personal Bobm) as I thought I heard a steam train pass near us (Thatcham) late last night
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« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2013, 13:06:05 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on July 09, 2013, 12:59:22
That is weird (nothing personal Bobm) as I thought I heard a steam train pass near us (Thatcham) late last night

What have I done?   Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2013, 13:08:18 »
Quote from: bobm on July 09, 2013, 13:06:05
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on July 09, 2013, 12:59:22
That is weird (nothing personal Bobm) as I thought I heard a steam train pass near us (Thatcham) late last night

What have I done?   Smiley

Nothing Bobm...I just didn't want you to think I was referring to you as weird Smiley
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« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2013, 13:17:58 »
Does bobm have a reputation for being weird that required such clarification?  Grin
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« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2013, 13:21:06 »
Quote from: Lee on July 09, 2013, 13:17:58
Does bobm have a reputation for being weird that required such clarification?  Grin

I'm sure Bobm is a very sane and well balanced individual I was trying to rule out any ambiguity as a result of my wording Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2013, 13:32:01 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on July 09, 2013, 12:59:22
Quote from: eightf48544 on July 09, 2013, 08:21:33


11:35 sounded distinctly like a steam loco seemed to be chopping them off at 3 beats to the bar so possibly Tornado? 

Any thoughts or was I dreaming?


That is weird (nothing personal Bobm) as I thought I heard a steam train pass near us (Thatcham) late last night


According to UK▸ (United Kingdom) steam.info, there's a steam ban in the GW» (Great Western - used as an abbreviation for the area / lines under the Great Western franchise, as opposed to FGW which includes "First", the company operating them too. For tickets - about) zone at the moment, due to fire risk ?
Perhaps it was something to do with Roswell anniversary  Wink
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« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2013, 13:34:16 »
Quote from: Western Enterprise on July 09, 2013, 13:32:01
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on July 09, 2013, 12:59:22
Quote from: eightf48544 on July 09, 2013, 08:21:33


11:35 sounded distinctly like a steam loco seemed to be chopping them off at 3 beats to the bar so possibly Tornado? 

Any thoughts or was I dreaming?


That is weird (nothing personal Bobm) as I thought I heard a steam train pass near us (Thatcham) late last night


According to UK▸ (United Kingdom) steam.info, there's a steam ban in the GW» (Great Western - used as an abbreviation for the area / lines under the Great Western franchise, as opposed to FGW which includes "First", the company operating them too. For tickets - about) zone at the moment, due to fire risk ?
Perhaps it was something to do with Roswell anniversary  Wink

When I came through Southall I noticed a blue steam loco parked up there - I believe it was a class 9F but we were going through quite quickly Smiley
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« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2013, 13:35:00 »
Why was bobm even mentioned in the third post on this thread Huh

It was eightf48544 who started the thread and was to whom I assume you were replying, BB.
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« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2013, 13:40:44 »
Quote from: bignosemac on July 09, 2013, 13:35:00
Why was bobm even mentioned in the third post on this thread Huh

It was eightf48544 who started the thread and was to whom I assume you were replying, BB.

In which case...oh double sorry Bobm...I was trying to read the forum whilst working...not a good combination Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2013, 13:51:44 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on July 09, 2013, 13:34:16
When I came through Southall I noticed a blue steam loco parked up there - I believe it was a class 9F but we were going through quite quickly Smiley

Very few blue steam locos out there. Lighter blue ones would include Mallard and Bittern (LNER» (London North Eastern Railway - about) Garter Blue) and they are both in York at the moment. Darker blue (Express Passenger Blue) and it could possibly have been GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) 'King' Class, 6023 King Edward II.

None of the preserved 9Fs currently have a blue coat as far as I'm aware.
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« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2013, 13:54:42 »
Tornado is currently in blue.
And I don't believe that King Edward II is main line certified yet.
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« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2013, 13:57:50 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on July 09, 2013, 13:40:44
Quote from: bignosemac on July 09, 2013, 13:35:00
Why was bobm even mentioned in the third post on this thread Huh

It was eightf48544 who started the thread and was to whom I assume you were replying, BB.

In which case...oh double sorry Bobm...I was trying to read the forum whilst working...not a good combination Smiley

That's ok then - thought I was going wierd for a moment.  Grin

As for the steam ban mentioned in this thread, see here  http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=12614.0
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« Reply #14 on: July 09, 2013, 13:59:58 »
Quote from: bobm on July 09, 2013, 13:57:50
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on July 09, 2013, 13:40:44
Quote from: bignosemac on July 09, 2013, 13:35:00
Why was bobm even mentioned in the third post on this thread Huh

It was eightf48544 who started the thread and was to whom I assume you were replying, BB.

In which case...oh double sorry Bobm...I was trying to read the forum whilst working...not a good combination Smiley

That's ok then - thought I was going wierd for a moment.  Grin

As for the steam ban mentioned in this thread, see here  http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=12614.0

I think I was getting my A1s and my 9Fs mixed up...I reckon it may be tornado

http://www.a1steam.com/
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