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by robert
Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: Links
Topic: Real time data
Replies: 2
Views: 8484

Re: Real time data

Fabbo stuff Si, thanks for posting. 8)
by robert
Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Mainline workings
Topic: The Caledonian Tornado 21st September 2011
Replies: 42
Views: 76079

OK lets try this.... Crewe, Stockport, Manchester Piccadilly, Bolton, Preston to Lancaster - diesel hauled. NOW look at the 'Fellsman' trips and look where steam comes on .............. Yes...........LANCASTER. And I suspect it may well also come off at Lancaster on the return. Just a guess!!! Then...
by robert
Wed Aug 10, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: Mainline workings
Topic: The Caledonian Tornado 21st September 2011
Replies: 42
Views: 76079

[quote]Anyway, I've booked for this trip, (leaving Stockport 0730, get back 23.45!) so I'll see which way she goes. If she gets back after Midnight, do I have to pay for 2 days parking?[/quote] We'll have to stop meeting like this, your Missus will be talkin' :lol: It is an unusual and slightly puzz...
by robert
Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:46 am
Forum: Mainline workings
Topic: 5Z98 - Monday 13/12/10
Replies: 12
Views: 19654

As a retired "bean counter" myself, we should strive to rid ourselves of this image. How will we ever get any street cred around here otherwise? We must talk privately on this matter. We deserve respect. I believe David is already doing a pretty good job to counter the general bean counte...
by robert
Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Mainline workings
Topic: 46115 Cotton Mill Express
Replies: 28
Views: 31304

Spoke to Saturday's duty siggy,and it was indeed a Royal Scot, :shock: but not that one. :cry: :cry: It was a light movement of the Deltic RSG between 26D and Castlecroft, not Castleton.and return - presumably for Fuel. So all those cursing cos you missed it...can sleep easier. ..ya..didn't! :roll: ...
by robert
Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:08 pm
Forum: Mainline workings
Topic: 46115 Cotton Mill Express
Replies: 28
Views: 31304

Obviously the powers that be do not want it in a public forum and I will let the matter rest now until an official announcement is made of either denial or confirmation A stealth Scot eh!. :shock: ..not easy to hide and not sure why any attempt might be made to do so..if anything, given the loco ha...
by robert
Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:19 am
Forum: Mainline workings
Topic: 46115 Cotton Mill Express
Replies: 28
Views: 31304

Been told now by someone else it did not got to elr, can somebody confirm please yes or no !! Nige. There were entries in the Bury South Signal Box train register of a light engine move Castleton Jctn to Bury Loco circa 3.30pm (Sat) and out again to Network Rail circa 5pm same day. 8) No loco numbe...
by robert
Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:41 pm
Forum: Links
Topic: Fotopic Sites
Replies: 68
Views: 88966

His link - try this. http://www.east-lancs-rly-photos.fpic.co.uk/c1002291.html 40445, - dismantled the laptop, our home STD (phone not clinic!), wore out my copy of 'Interlinking for Absolute, No Really!, Dumb Dummies', kicked the cat, strangled the budgie, joined AA - but had to resign after a cel...
by robert
Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:38 pm
Forum: Links
Topic: Fotopic Sites
Replies: 68
Views: 88966

My photos done: http://www.east-lancs-rly-photos.fpic.co.uk/c1002291.html Message when attempting to hit your link 404: Page Not found We're sorry but we couldn't find the file you requested: http://www.east-lancs-rly-photos.fpic.co.uk/c1002291.html[/quote] So either it doesn't exist, or it's been ...