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    Class 68 Progress, what's the latest?

    Any news on when the 68's are starting to do full runs, I have been told tha there is one doing Daventry-Coatbridge on Monday 28-July but no idea of times. That's what i'm looking for..
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    Advice on good quality camera

    I have to agree a SLR is the Best option..
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    Had problems taking pictures of the railways?

    I used to get asked when I arrived at Lancaster would I go to the office and check if it was ok to take pics, I just used to stick my head round the door say I've just come to shoot the Steam special!! There reply was fine mate carry on... Now I don't even bother asking. --- old post above ---...
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    WCML Shut

    I was at Carlisle and had to travel back to Lancaster on route we Stopped at Penrith and was told to get of and re board the Euston Voyager which was cancelled at carlisle, Pulled into Oxenholme with a Transpennine in the siding and B.T.P. on northern Platform. Freight heading North but...
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    Whats in your bag

    If you take a Radio Scanner they "CAN" fine you for breaking the Wireless Telegraphy act. You are only aloud to monitor freqs that you have a licence to recieve. I have a "Ham" licence and a Marine licence but that does not allow me to monitor Railway's or even Aircraft. The Police are...
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    4472 is she Running?

    Thanks for the Info, I had a feeling that there was something else running!! Then I got the phone call from a mate saying His friends were going on the "Flying Scotsman". That is why I posted the question, Sad thing for them it's costing them £40.00 and they say that they are getting on and...
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    4472 is she Running?

    Thanks for that, The odd thing is there is nothing booked for friday?? But I have noticed an increase of info being "Postdated" on some sites so that we can't go and photograph them..
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    4472 is she Running?

    Thank's Matt, sounds as though some one has got there engine's mixed up. Ian
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    4472 is she Running?

    I've just had a call to say that 4472 is doing a special tour up the west coast main line on friday 17 June I would appreciate if anyone has any timmings.. Ian
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    Tornado At Lancaster.

    On Her "Loaded Test Run" Taken at Lancaster Wed 8 June 11 from Carlisle to Crewe.. Ian
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    Photography - Your Rights under Section 44

    Personally I have no Problems with the Police!! I also Photograph Ships and I have been checked by the police and I keep my copy of the search in my Kit bag, If an officer ask's me what I've taken I'll gladly show them, I feel it's better have them as friends as enimies as a couple of times...
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    Whats Happend to Tornado??

    Why have A1 Steam (Tornado) Fallen out with West coast Rail?? I have just read read there article on there news page about changes to there Diary. http://p2steam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=743:changes-to-tornados-2011-tours-diary&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=123 It could...
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    Whats in your bag

    A Nikon D90 with a 18-200 3.5 Dx attached, With the option of a 70-200 2.8 and a 1X7 telecon, But that needs either a tripod or Wall/Monopod to lean against. Spare Cards, Spare Battery, Lens cleaner. And Timetable so I can get Home :wink: Ian
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    Private charter train this Saturday

    There is an "Excusion" on Sat 21 Stevenage/Carlisle 46115/44932 on Uksteam But the link for the Timings isn't working, Comes up "File not found". Does anyone have them Please...
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    Train Of Hope

    It's a great idea and I hope all goes well.. I may even be trackside with a camera..:D

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