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Blue Growler Hattrick, Sleeper, Whistler hire in and Transrail Tanks
27th June 2009
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<b> 27th June 2009</b> --- DRS 37194 leads 37087 on the 1Z70 Birmingham International to Penzance at Langstone Rock.
27th June 2009 --- DRS 37194 leads 37087 on the 1Z70 Birmingham International to Penzance at Langstone Rock.
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 <b> 27th June 2009</b> --- Large Logo liveried 40145 leads the 1Z37 Portsmouth Harbour to Penzance Pathfinder tour at Langstone Rock. 40145 had dragging brake problems at Exeter which delayed the train by 50minutes but these time was quickly made up.
27th June 2009 --- Large Logo liveried 40145 leads the 1Z37 Portsmouth Harbour to Penzance Pathfinder tour at Langstone Rock. 40145 had dragging brake problems at Exeter which delayed the train by 50minutes but these time was quickly made up.
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 <b> 27th June 2009</b> --- First Great Western's 57602 leads the 1C99 Paddington to Penzance overnight sleeper at Truerulefoot.
27th June 2009 --- First Great Western's 57602 leads the 1C99 Paddington to Penzance overnight sleeper at Truerulefoot.
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 <b> 27th June 2009</b> --- 60061 passes Badminton near Acton Turville whilst hauling the 6B33 Theale to Margam empty murco bogie tanks. Many thanks to RVM for the info
27th June 2009 --- 60061 passes Badminton near Acton Turville whilst hauling the 6B33 Theale to Margam empty murco bogie tanks. Many thanks to RVM for the info
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 <b> 27th June 2009</b> --- Worth coming back for the full sun shot, was of 60061 still carrying its Transrail livery, which hauled the 6B33 12:12 Theale to Margam empty <i>MURCO</I> bogie tanks. The train after being delayed is seen passing Somerton on the relief lines. There were only 13tanks in the consist. Many thanks to RVM, GG and to all other previous posters.
27th June 2009 --- Worth coming back for the full sun shot, was of 60061 still carrying its Transrail livery, which hauled the 6B33 12:12 Theale to Margam empty MURCO bogie tanks. The train after being delayed is seen passing Somerton on the relief lines. There were only 13tanks in the consist. Many thanks to RVM, GG and to all other previous posters.
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 <b> 27th June 2009</b> --- Due to the diverts and queues due to the mains closed, and points problems on the relief, 60061 was stuck behind a few trains allowing it to go slow making more than one shot possible!
27th June 2009 --- Due to the diverts and queues due to the mains closed, and points problems on the relief, 60061 was stuck behind a few trains allowing it to go slow making more than one shot possible!
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 <B> 27th June 2009</b> --- 'The Kernow Growler' operated by Spitfire railtours, ran from Birmingham International to Penzance and return. ECS origin from Carnforth, the locomotives were DRS' Split headcode box and Ex HNRC 37087 named Keighley and Worth Valley Railway which paired with DRS 37194 which was snowplough fitted, and both carried same liveries of the orginial DRS livery. 37087 lead 37194 on the return, as the pair roar pass Brent knoll in fantastic evening sunlight heading back to Birmingham International. The train ran as 1Z73 15:38 from Penzance. Many thanks to LJS for the info
27th June 2009 --- 'The Kernow Growler' operated by Spitfire railtours, ran from Birmingham International to Penzance and return. ECS origin from Carnforth, the locomotives were DRS' Split headcode box and Ex HNRC 37087 named Keighley and Worth Valley Railway which paired with DRS 37194 which was snowplough fitted, and both carried same liveries of the orginial DRS livery. 37087 lead 37194 on the return, as the pair roar pass Brent knoll in fantastic evening sunlight heading back to Birmingham International. The train ran as 1Z73 15:38 from Penzance. Many thanks to LJS for the info
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Saturday 27th June 2009 --- Today I did the 3am start, and went down to Truerulefoot for the overnight sleeper which was hauled by 57602. I was lucky with the light as the sun shined through the low cloud making a shot reachable in the tricky early morning conditions. At the Plym valley railway, I photographed 37207, withdrawn in 1996 and ex- William Cookworthy, the loco is being restored at the railway. I then went to Langstone Rock, Nice meeting DR, CJM, TC and others. I photographed 37194 leading 37087 on the 1Z70 Birmingham International to Penzance 'Kernow Growler' spitfire tour, this was followed by 40145 debutising for the booked DBS 37s, on the 1Z37 Portsmouth Harbour to Penzance, the train was 50late due to dragging brakes but soon made this time up. I wanted to then nail 60061 in Transrail livery this year, which was working the 6B33 1212 Theale to Margam empty MURCO bogie tanks (This tug hasn't been down in Wales for a lengthy time now, a photo can be found of it on the 6B33 on my early railway scans website) I photographed the Tug at Badminton and then in sun on the reliefs at Somerton. I was very happy with the sunny shot at Somerton and I am very pleased that Redvanman had the same result at Baulking. Many thanks to GG for the info and to all previous posters on this working. I then went to Brent Knoll, Many thanks must go to and will go to LJS for the info, where I photographed the return of the Kernow Growler in full sun. Was very pleased that 37087 was leading, as it is a very appealing tractor with its split headcode, big nameplate and old DRS livery. Hope ML, JL had a gd day, and hope my friends in the south west got some gd shots, Many thanks to RD, TD for their updates and to everyone who kindly supplied info this weekend.
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