2. Administrators Jabo Posted July 5, 2013 2. Administrators Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 A thread for reporting on Fenrir, Blubear, Painless and Jabo's trip to York to see the choo-choos. Words and pictures to come. May be an aircraft-free zone...Unless I accidentally go to Waddington on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted July 5, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 'Waddington on the way', isn't that rather close to 'Wilmington-on-sea'? (Just asking, couldn't find it on Google Earth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted July 5, 2013 Author 2. Administrators Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Smartass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweper Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 As usual, no pic´s, I wasn´t there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPup Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 'Waddington on the way', isn't that rather close to 'Wilmington-on-sea'? (Just asking, couldn't find it on Google Earth) It's near Jeremy Thorpe's home town of Dorking-on-Clyde... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Arthur Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Well double blast-pipe me! Have a great time. Looking forward to piccies. Edit; in the "if money was no object" category. I'd really, really like to drive 9F 'Evening Star' from Plymouth to Exeter. Cor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum DD_Fenrir Posted July 7, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Ok, here come the pictures (those of a nervous or sensitive disposition should grow some.. !) The night before: At the museum;more pipes then the organ at the Albert Hall! Oooh, matron!: The reason for the visit; A4 class locomotive 'Mallard', no.4468 of the London North Eastern Railway, who achieved the world speed record for a steam locomtive 75 years ago: and some idiot standing in front: Not only Mallard but ALL of her surviving kin have been brought together for the commemorative occasion, including two shipped across the Atlantic from Canada and The States: 'Bittern' still runs out on the Main Rail Network doing rail tours along with two others, 'Sir Nigel Gresley' (named for her designer) And 'Union of South Africa'. Bittern was recently cleared for a 90mph run on the East Coast Main Line between Kings Cross and Edinbrugh; not too shabby for a 75 year old!: Video footage of 'Union of South Africa' at what I believe scientists call 'a fair old lick': 'Bittern's 90mph run: That damn idiot again, this time in front of 'Sir Nigel Gresley': Me and my (long suffering) Carer: BluBear and his (not so long but soon to be suffering) Carer: Some grown up moron pretending that he's driving Mallard. It's not moving you chump!: Some bright young lad (who's a credit to his Mum), also pretending to be driving 'Mallard'. Bless.: AAAAAARGH! After that last picture, I doubt a simple adjust will suffice - where's my spare undies?: In all seriousness what a bloody marevellous time, thanks Painless, BluBear and Mark for your enthusiastic company and so too the ladies whose enthusiasm also was appreciated if mainly for the benefit of the lads; so sorry you missed it Nick, looks like we made it by the grace of good fortune before the queues got ridiculous. Hope you're feeling a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum FoolTrottel Posted July 7, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Brilliant... ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted July 7, 2013 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Greetings Tom, Nick , Chris, Carly and Jo Bloody good fun, Marc said that he didn't want the adventure to end and he was a bit sad when we arrived home . He really enjoyed the company of you fine folks both on Friday evening and on Saturday and he hopes he made a good impression . I would like to say thank you for a great weekend and for making Marc feel very included. Nice formation driving at times : ) Splendid pics BTW. Cheers, Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Arthur Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_O_A_D Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Nice! Thanks pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweper Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Nice pic´s and report - thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPup Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 That's great stuff. Love the old machinery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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