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Post by steve47 on Jan 27, 2009 21:51:21 GMT
As requested/suggested on the Wimborne 'Live thread' tonight that I start a thread devoted to Railways/trains. I myself am a signaller on the railway and have been for the last 18 years. I joined straight from School onto the railway. Since then I have worked up the grades to where I am now, My main interest is the 'Class 47' with which I have worked wth all my railway career right up until 2002 when they were fazed out. I then through various freinds and contacts have become part owner of 6 of them. A link to my website: www.steve47005.fotopic.net/I would love to hear all the old stories/memories from anyone willing to talk about them. |
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Post by expat on Jan 27, 2009 22:24:02 GMT
steve..we share two great passions, PTFC and railways. I have
a live steam layout and when travelling in North America seldom
miss a visit to a preserved railway or station. take the double
decker 10coach(soon to be 12) everyday into Toronto. Good luck
in your class 47 endeavours.
g
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Post by Bay Dolphin on Jan 28, 2009 9:40:42 GMT
Just had a quick look on your site steve47, fascinating stuff. I tend to go for steam railways. Swanage (when will the line reach Wareham?), North Yorkshire, Keighly & Worth Valley, East Lancs, East Sussex etc etc. There may be more interest in this than you thought.
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Post by steve47 on Jan 28, 2009 10:52:06 GMT
I like Steam Railways Brian but at the end of the day it is what you remember I think. I grew up with my beloved Class 47's but I hasten to add that I did make it to 'Fireman' grade at Swanage Railway then left to persue my career on the 'big' railway. Right some breaking news for anyone interested? The first passenger train to traverse the Swanage branch since 1972 believe it or not is on Wednesday 1st April 2009 as follows. www.past-timerail.co.uk/index.php/the-purbeck-pioneer.html |
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Post by dorsetyellow on Jan 28, 2009 11:00:40 GMT
Steve47 - You must have a big drive to park that in!
Perhaps when we get to play Man U at Old Trafford in the cup (next season), you can arrange the Football Special for us?
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Post by m3dolphin on Jan 28, 2009 11:37:47 GMT
Steve, I'm more into cars and planes mainly but have slight memories of steam trains. I was taken back by this - Talking with someone recently I was amazed to hear of a NEW BUILD Loco has just been finished, The A1 class Tornado. Bloody amazing, and I'm sure its taking a route down south via the Waterloo line on February the 14th for a Valentines run. uk.youtube.com/watch?v=jpXt7QX0NZM&feat... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/60163_Tornado |
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Post by m3dolphin on Jan 28, 2009 12:55:16 GMT
More info on the Vallentines run, I'm just trying to find out the route on her first trip along the Waterloo line.
Valentine's Day Tours - 14th February 2009
Loco: 60163 Tornado
Max Speed: 75 mph
Valentine's Day brings a very special occassion to the Cathedrals Express as we welcome the brand new A1 locomotive Tornado on its first departure from London. So join us for a romantic day out with this new icon of the railway and celebrate in style.
Lunch Tour
Our first trip will depart London Waterloo at 0940hrs and take a circular route through scenic English countryside. For those booking Pullman or Premier Dining we enjoy a champagne lunch and in First Class and standard its possible to order luxurious hampers. We return to London Waterloo around 1600hrs having enjoyed a magnificent journey behind the newest locomotive in the country.
Fully booked for Luncheon Trip
Evening Tour
Our evening train departs from London Victoria around 1900hrs as we take a trip around the Surrey Hills route via Guildford and Redhill, with the option of just enjoying the journey or having a fabulous meal onboard. Our train will have the added romantic feel as we speed through the dark evening and enjoy the ambience of a train still heated by steam from our engine. This is the treat of a lifetime to be shared with someone special or perhaps with friends. We return to London Victoria around 2230hrs.
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Post by sterteroad on Jan 28, 2009 13:56:48 GMT
Was watching a Jeremy Clarkson programme the other day, and there is a guy in the States who bought a loco and the land and track to run it!!! Now that's an enthusiast.
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Post by m3dolphin on Jan 28, 2009 14:41:55 GMT
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Post by Bay Dolphin on Jan 28, 2009 16:03:34 GMT
London to Swanage direct on April 1st steve47! Either the line from Wareham to Corfe (or Worgret Junction to Corfe) must be in place which I didn't think it was the last time I was there or it's an April Fool. It certainly looks convincing on your link!
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Post by steve47 on Jan 29, 2009 22:44:16 GMT
Brian, the line to Furzebrook (LPG) remained after closure but obviously the bit between Furzebrook and Norden was relaid in 2005ish and many movements have taken place already (ie) Loco movements including when my beloved 47635 came to Swanage: www.swanagerailway.co.uk/news369.htmBasically the 1st April 2009 will mark 27 years since the last 'Passenger' train went to/from Swanage. |
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Post by Bay Dolphin on Jan 30, 2009 15:24:21 GMT
This is wonderful Steve!
I was told the line would have to be re-built from Norden to Wareham. I didn't realise the line was still intact to Furzebrook. Forgive my ignorance but where exactly IS Furzebrook? Is it on a branch line from Wareham or is it on the Poole - Weymouth line, or what?
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Post by steve47 on Jan 30, 2009 16:17:39 GMT
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Post by Bay Dolphin on Jan 30, 2009 21:58:40 GMT
Thanks Steve, sorry for being so stupid but I was misinformed some time back about the line from Norden. It's all clear now and it really is great news abot April 1st. The first of many more I hope.
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Post by steve47 on Jan 31, 2009 7:19:03 GMT
Brian, I have been informed of future 'Railtours' to Swanage including the first 'Steamer' to traverse the 'Branch' but at the moment I cant say anything. Watch this space.
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Post by m3dolphin on Feb 9, 2009 15:55:39 GMT
On the subject of trains the A1 class Tornado created a lot of interest at Kings Cross on Saturday.
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Post by m3dolphin on Feb 9, 2009 16:01:05 GMT
The Tornado is making a trip this Saturday down to Laverstock and Romsey. I'm hoping to catch a glimpse at Basingstoke before setting out for New Milton.
Route and times.
Saturday 14 February 2009, LNER A1 Class 4-6-2 no 60163Tornado
TIMES
Steam hauled: Waterloo-Overton-Waterloo
1Z94
0.0 London Waterloo d 09.40 60163
Clapham Jc 09.51
Barnes 10.00
Hounslow 10.21
Feltham 10.24
Staines a 10.32
d 10.34
Addlestone Jc 10.51
Woking 11.03
Farnborough 11.20
Basingstoke 11.40
Overton a 11.50
1Z95
0.0 Overton d 12.00 60163
Andover 12.12
Laverstock N Jc 12.32
Laverstock S Jc 12.41
Romsey 12.58
Southampton 13.10
Eastleigh a 13.20
d 13.38
Winchester 13.51
Basingstoke 14.11
Farnborough 14.24
Woking 14.36
Addlestone Jc 14.45
Virginia Water 14.57
Staines a 15.10
d 15.12
Hounslow 15.25
Barnes 15.37
Clapham Jc 15.46
London Waterloo a 15.59
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Post by sterteroad on Feb 9, 2009 16:02:19 GMT
Judging by the length of time it took to build and get operating, it must've been made for the MOD :-)
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Post by steve47 on Feb 11, 2009 13:19:44 GMT
The Tornado is making a trip this Saturday down to Laverstock and Romsey. I'm hoping to catch a glimpse at Basingstoke before setting out for New Milton. Route and times. Saturday 14 February 2009, LNER A1 Class 4-6-2 no 60163Tornado TIMES Steam hauled: Waterloo-Overton-Waterloo 1Z94 0.0 London Waterloo d 09.40 60163 Clapham Jc 09.51 Barnes 10.00 Hounslow 10.21 Feltham 10.24 Staines a 10.32 d 10.34 Addlestone Jc 10.51 Woking 11.03 Farnborough 11.20 Basingstoke 11.40 Overton a 11.50 1Z95 0.0 Overton d 12.00 60163 Andover 12.12 Laverstock N Jc 12.32 Laverstock S Jc 12.41 Romsey 12.58 Southampton 13.10 Eastleigh a 13.20 d 13.38 Winchester 13.51 Basingstoke 14.11 Farnborough 14.24 Woking 14.36 Addlestone Jc 14.45 Virginia Water 14.57 Staines a 15.10 d 15.12 Hounslow 15.25 Barnes 15.37 Clapham Jc 15.46 London Waterloo a 15.59 Then the loco goes across to Victoria to form: 1Z92 1944 Victoria - Guildford - Victoria via Brentford, Feltham and Woking returning via South Croydon, Selhurst and Brixton. |
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Post by m3dolphin on Feb 11, 2009 13:25:46 GMT
Should be an excellent day, Steve, I'm told there will be another Loco In Victoria just a few hours earlier ?
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Post by steve47 on Feb 11, 2009 13:41:05 GMT
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Post by Bay Dolphin on Feb 11, 2009 14:00:44 GMT
Thanks m3 and steve47! That Railway Herald link is handy steve! I've added it to my 'favourites'.
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Post by steve47 on Feb 12, 2009 10:36:52 GMT
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Post by m3dolphin on Feb 12, 2009 10:55:04 GMT
Excellent stuff, I'll try and get some pics on Saturday and post them up.
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Post by m3dolphin on Feb 16, 2009 17:14:32 GMT
I got this shot on Saturday of the 'Tornado' on the move, Prior to leaving for the NM game.  |
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Post by m3dolphin on Feb 16, 2009 17:16:53 GMT
Another shot, couresy of another enthusiast, of her passing through Staines.  |
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Post by steve47 on Feb 16, 2009 17:52:51 GMT
Proper train on the left!
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Post by m3dolphin on Feb 16, 2009 18:47:54 GMT
Ha, I didn't realise there was rivalry between the steam and Deisel enthusiasts.
You need to settle this over a game of football ;D
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Post by steve47 on Feb 16, 2009 23:00:13 GMT
Ha, I didn't realise there was rivalry between the steam and Deisel enthusiasts. You need to settle this over a game of football ;D Big style! I remember one occasion in particular when I was riding behind a 'Class 47' going into Reading station and a steam special headed by 4472 'Flying Scotsman' stormed by going towards the Berks and Hants route with a lot of 'Goggles' hanging outside the coaches all shouting abuse to myself and my cousin 'cos we were hanging out enjoying ourselves with our 'Diesel' Loco! |
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Post by sterteroad on Feb 17, 2009 8:20:22 GMT
Sorry, but you should've spent your youths listening to SLF, The Exploited, 4Skins, and so on, this goody two shoes spotting stuff is not in keeping with the Red and White Barmy Army :-)
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