Deltic back on mainline but...
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...its on freight workings.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/garstangpost/56196414...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/garstangpost/56190065...
Because of a shortage of traction GBRf has had to hire in a classic Deltic (55022, Royal Scots Grey) to run the Blyth - Lynemouth alumina train. I hope other rail companys start doing this during the shortage, I'd be great to see the old girls running again over the mainlines.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/garstangpost/56196414...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/garstangpost/56190065...
Because of a shortage of traction GBRf has had to hire in a classic Deltic (55022, Royal Scots Grey) to run the Blyth - Lynemouth alumina train. I hope other rail companys start doing this during the shortage, I'd be great to see the old girls running again over the mainlines.
bob1179 said:
Awesome stuff, I'd love to go and see it in operation.
How long is it on lease for? Where would be the best place and time to see it?
Info from rail express,How long is it on lease for? Where would be the best place and time to see it?
The hire of the EE type 5 , which is as a result of a recent increase in business leading to a motive power shortage, is expected to last until early July. However, the loco is due to return to the ELR in order to take part in the 50th anniversary event on April 22nd - 25th and will also be paying visits to scotland for SRPS duties during weekends in May and June.
55022 is booked to work two trips from North Blyth to Lynemouth and back on weekdays, timings of which are as follows:
6N58# 06:00 North Blyth - Lynemouth (arr 06:38)
6N51 10:50 Lynemouth - North Blyth (arr 12:14)
6N32 15:03 Lynemouth - North Blyth (arr 15:37)
6N69 17:54 North Blyth - Lynemouth (arr 18:32)
HTH
tractorguy said:
bob1179 said:
Awesome stuff, I'd love to go and see it in operation.
How long is it on lease for? Where would be the best place and time to see it?
Info from rail express,How long is it on lease for? Where would be the best place and time to see it?
The hire of the EE type 5 , which is as a result of a recent increase in business leading to a motive power shortage, is expected to last until early July. However, the loco is due to return to the ELR in order to take part in the 50th anniversary event on April 22nd - 25th and will also be paying visits to scotland for SRPS duties during weekends in May and June.
55022 is booked to work two trips from North Blyth to Lynemouth and back on weekdays, timings of which are as follows:
6N58# 06:00 North Blyth - Lynemouth (arr 06:38)
6N51 10:50 Lynemouth - North Blyth (arr 12:14)
6N32 15:03 Lynemouth - North Blyth (arr 15:37)
6N69 17:54 North Blyth - Lynemouth (arr 18:32)
HTH
FourWheelDrift said:
How jealous do you think that 66 driver was?davepoth said:
It's so shiny though - I bet all the regular mainline drivers feel a bit ashamed when that goes by.
that deltic is an absolute shed !get close up to it and see all the oil down the side !
bdx said:
By the looks of it the throttle was opened going over a set of points.
Poor driving technique, increased chances of a traction motor flash over?
rubbish !Poor driving technique, increased chances of a traction motor flash over?
heavy train with a high geared loco , leaving a speed restriction and starting up a hill !
when should he get the power on ?
tractorguy said:
How jealous do you think that 66 driver was?
not at all , deltics are noisy and uncomfortable !bdx said:
By the looks of it the throttle was opened going over a set of points.
Poor driving technique, increased chances of a traction motor flash over?
Poor driving technique, increased chances of a traction motor flash over?
tight5 said:
rubbish !
heavy train with a high geared loco , leaving a speed restriction and starting up a hill !
when should he get the power on ?
Quite simple, power should be applied after the set of points.heavy train with a high geared loco , leaving a speed restriction and starting up a hill !
when should he get the power on ?
A 'heavy train' will have enough momentum to carry it across the given set of points.
Have you ever seen or repaired a flashover?
Edited by bdx on Friday 29th April 19:39
Its a lovely looking thing but as not much of a rail expert myself curiousity requires me to ask the question - where would they have hired a classic engine from?
Also would it have the required safety tickets if its been plying its trade in a private collection for any length of time - guess that to be used away from private lines on the mainlines these things need the equivelant to an MOT?
Excuse my ignorance, but this intrigues me!
Also would it have the required safety tickets if its been plying its trade in a private collection for any length of time - guess that to be used away from private lines on the mainlines these things need the equivelant to an MOT?
Excuse my ignorance, but this intrigues me!
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