"Where is that steam coming from?".................

FLYING BANANA · 13th May 2017, 04:40

.........................................Asked the woman standing next to me at Euston station this morning. Her partner replied, "Hopefully from the that big shiney green thing up at the front".

Yes we are off on a day out to Carlisle but by steam train. Out with my brother-in-law, Michael, and two friends. Doing the trip in style, premier dining all the way. Being doing these trips for a number of years. Started with my late wife and we have kept the tradition going. We always toast Val's health, still miss her everyday.

i travelled over to Totteridge Nth London last evening to Michael's house. We went and had a couple of expensive pints up at the Orange Tree at Totteridge Common, saw a nice 54 plate White Gold 75 in Totteridge Lane. After a couple of beers we returned to find my neice had come home from work and was preparing us a light evening meal. Sea bass and salad washed down with a glass wine.

We was chauffeured to the station, and we will be collected this evening.

Simondi · 13th May 2017, 06:42

Have a fantastic day and may I recomed the wee pub across from the cathedral

More importantly, what's at the sharp end?

stevenicks · 13th May 2017, 06:49

Have a good time and enjoy yourself Bob.

FLYING BANANA · 13th May 2017, 07:55

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Originally Posted by Simondi

Have a fantastic day and may I recomed the wee pub across from the cathedral

More importantly, what's at the sharp end?

From Euston to Carnforth we are being pulled by a 1965 built English Electric "Les Ross" loco. Then from Carnforth to Carlisle we have steam, 46115 "Scots Guardsman". Built in 1927.

coolcat · 13th May 2017, 07:59

A Grand Day out for sure......have fun Bob

mininuts · 13th May 2017, 12:06

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

From Euston to Carnforth we are being pulled by a 1965 built English Electric "Les Ross" loco. Then from Carnforth to Carlisle we have steam, 46115 "Scots Guardsman". Built in 1927.

Enjoy the day Bob, what a lovely way to remember your wife by

'Les Ross' will be the class 86 electric loco, I presume. It's a lovely machine and a nice contrast to the 'Scots Guardsman'.

stevestrat · 13th May 2017, 12:39

I fired quite a few steam locos on the main line but never actually been behind one.

Simondi · 13th May 2017, 16:03

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Originally Posted by mininuts

Enjoy the day Bob, what a lovely way to remember your wife by

'Les Ross' will be the class 86 electric loco, I presume. It's a lovely machine and a nice contrast to the 'Scots Guardsman'.

class 86 up the WCML now that would be very nice Indeed

stevestrat · 13th May 2017, 16:24

Afraid I can't get excited about A/C electrics. I regularly drove 86s, 87s and 90s, only advantage is they were cleaner than a diesel. OK they were powerful enough but, as with all electrics, sound like a Dyson on steroids regardless of the power handle position. Give me a diesel any day, least they sound like they are working hard at full throttle.

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