Clan Line
« on: April 20, 2024, 16:39:54 »
Passing through Warminster this afternoon (2hrs late...............delay repay ??)
Chris from Nailsea
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2024, 21:10:57 »
That's a PROPER train.
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.
broadgage
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2024, 21:31:39 »
That's a PROPER train.
Yes, and not just the power source.
Probably had padded seats, through gangway, a buffet, and other features that are considered unreasonable to provide on new trains.
A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
JayMac
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2024, 21:39:06 »
Yes, and not just the power source.
I've had a look at the Steam Dreams drinks list for those opting for Pullman dining.
FOUR types of Port!
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Clan Line
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2024, 21:43:46 »
That's a PROPER train.
Yes, and not just the power source.
Probably had padded seats, through gangway, a buffet, and other features that are considered unreasonable to provide on new trains.
Yes...................and 12 coaches !!
bobm
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2024, 19:17:27 »
That's a PROPER train.
..and a proper photo!
chuffed
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2024, 20:37:56 »
The only thing missing is the Famous Five and lashings of ginger beer....
Chris from Nailsea
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2024, 22:09:14 »
Don't encourage him.
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.
broadgage
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2024, 01:30:15 »
Don't encourage him.
No encouragement needed ! FOUR types of port is rather splendid, and verging upon decadent. I have only 3 types* at home
Four types of port, and a buffet, and padded seats, and a through gangway, and 12 coaches might well finish of the poor old fart due to over excitement.
*Some well aged vintage port, very expensive and being saved for special events.
Tesco own brand, everyday port/cooking port.
Cockburns special reserve port, purchased a good supply when it was reduced in price.
I also have some home made "port" made by my Ukrainian neighbours, this is not actually fortified as is real port, but is fermented using a new type of yeast and reaches about 17% ABV. Extra sugar is added, but the amount is critical. Too little sugar results in a dry red wine that tastes nothing like port, too much sugar produces a sickly sweet drink that also tastes nothing like port.
A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
Chris from Nailsea
« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2024, 01:42:53 »
I think I said, 'DON'T ENCOURAGE HIM!'
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.
JayMac
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2024, 16:35:21 »
Happenstance saw me at Taunton today, June 15th 2024, travelling home to Templecombe at the same time as a railtour to Kingswear was waiting time to depart after my train to Exeter.
I bumped into fellow forum member PhilWakely at Taunton who was also photting the railtour. I made a quick change of plans and joined Phil on the 1039
GWR▸ service to Dawlish Warren ahead of the steam.
The railtour was booked to start at Paddington top and tailed with a pair of Class 47s. However, one of the 47s failed at Southall depot first thing, so the service started at Slough hauled by D1924 (47810) 'Crewe Diesel Depot' as far as Taunton where 'Mayflower' took over for the run down to Kingswear.
At Dawlish Warren I headed to the footbridge and videod 'Mayflower' departing. Phil chose a different location to capture some pics. He'll no doubt follow up this post with his images from a fairly unique vantage point...
At Taunton:
Departing Dawlish Warren:
VIDEO Edit note: I intially titled this thread '60163 Mayflower...' Confusing this LNER» Thompson with new build LNER Peppercorn 'Tornado'.
« Last Edit: June 15, 2024, 17:50:56 by JayMac »
"Good news for regular users of Euston Station in London! One day they will die. Then they won't have to go to Euston Station ever again." - David Mitchell
PhilWakely
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2024, 17:03:35 »
« Last Edit: June 15, 2024, 17:39:18 by JayMac »
REVUpminster
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2024, 07:36:13 »
The steam engine was ok between Taunton and Kingswear but the diesel failed and the return trip to Paddington was cut short at Slough.
Western Pathfinder
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2024, 07:44:18 »
A case of a Duff,Duff if you will.
grahame
« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2024, 08:03:49 »
The steam engine was ok between Taunton and Kingswear but the diesel failed and the return trip to Paddington was cut short at Slough.
How late did passengers arrive into Paddington, then, and did they qualify for delay/repay
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