'The Christmas Cracker' 29/11/08, Spitfire Railtours

[Chester025]

http://www.spitfirerailtours.co.uk/future_tours.htm#The Christmas Cracker

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[P156KWJ]

'tis the season! (bit early though)

 

[EE Type 3]

I'd be tempted if it started nearer, I could always go and phot it

 

[37412]

Better have a word with the accomodation booker i think.....Calling Mr 402

 

[EE Type 3]

Better have a word with the accomodation booker i think.....Calling Mr 402

37402lodge jobby?

 

[37412]

37402lodge jobby?

Well we need somebody to book a B&B or travelodge or summat and i don't do complicated things like that otherwise there would be some farce so i'll leave it to those who have done these things before.

 

[37402]

Well we need somebody to book a B&B or travelodge or summat and i don't do complicated things like that otherwise there would be some farce so i'll leave it to those who have done these things before.

What, such as a farce involving one bed and a sofa for 4 people?

 

[37412]

What, such as a farce involving one bed and a sofa for 4 people?

Well there ws allegedly some pull out device but I don't know if it worked or what, think Potter tried to use it didn't he? I remember photting him with full flash on his own camera

 

[glenn]

I'm booking this one,Karen Ford at Spitfire has advised me any cheques they receive for this tour would probably not get cashed until 4 weeks before the date,when pathing is all approved from NR.
Wish all the Promoters were like that.

Will join at Didcot for the journey to Newcastle.

 

[37412]

I'm booking this one,Karen Ford at Spitfire has advised me any cheques they receive for this tour would probably not get cashed until 4 weeks before the date,when pathing is all approved from NR.
Wish all the Promoters were like that.

Will join at Didcot for the journey to Newcastle.

May see you on the tour, Mr 402 has sorted the accomadation out (cheers mate), looking forward to another high mileage and well priced tour from Spitfire!

 

[glenn]

The costings are fantastic,got to be the best value around hav'nt they? Obviously low over heads and not putting a huge mark up.

 

[class 313]

I would be very interested, but I best enjoy a tour with heads out but I fear that would be strictly forbidden

 

[37402]

May see you on the tour, Mr 402 has sorted the accomadation out (cheers mate), looking forward to another high mileage and well priced tour from Spitfire!

Which reminds me, can you chase up the others who were umming and erring about doing it. Rooms are going up in price and I'm afraid I'll have to pass the cost onto the customer!

Mr 87015, cant remember if I've asked you...?

 

[37412]

Which reminds me, can you chase up the others who were umming and erring about doing it. Rooms are going up in price and I'm afraid I'll have to pass the cost onto the customer!

Mr 87015, cant remember if I've asked you...?

I'll be seeing Mr Sheen at Barrow Hill and mr parker has promised me a call in the morning as he was at work when I tried this afternoon. Will try and find out soon with the inflation rates these days hock:

I would be very interested, but I best enjoy a tour with heads out but I fear that would be strictly forbidden

Judging by Spitfire's approach last saturday on the Cleethorpes, heads are fine, its when you put half your body and arm out that they have a problem. Thankfully there seemed to be no issues last saturday and a very sociable day was had in some very nice stock!

 

[37412]

The tour has been rerouted to Blackpool North vice Newcastle (which will probably please Mr EE Type 3 as it is closer to phot), on the plus side for the passengers it will feature an assult of Miles Platting on the return, just hope std is at the back out of Poole on the morning!

 

[EE Type 3]

The tour has been rerouted to Blackpool North vice Newcastle (which will probably please Mr EE Type 3 as it is closer to phot), on the plus side for the passengers it will feature an assult of Miles Platting on the return, just hope std is at the back out of Poole on the morning!

 

[glenn]

I'm looking forward to this tour.Which 37's do WCR tend to use on tour workings?
You guys will probably know the answer

 

[EE Type 3]

I'm looking forward to this tour.Which 37's do WCR tend to use on tour workings?
You guys will probably know the answer

248 and 712, considering they are the only ones that are operational at the moment

 

[87015]

248 and 712, considering they are the only ones that are operational at the moment

Not what the spitfire team are expecting if conversations last week are anything to go by - 676 and/or 706 mentioned.

 

[EE Type 3]

Not what the spitfire team are expecting if conversations last week are anything to go by - 676 and/or 706 mentioned.

676 would be likely judging by the look of it, 706 will be an interesting one, any recent phots of it?

 

[37412]

Not what the spitfire team are expecting if conversations last week are anything to go by - 676 and/or 706 mentioned.

Funny you should say that, At the moment it SHOULD be 37712 with either 676 or 706. Only timed will tell.

..And he does work for WCRC so I would think he knows what he is talking about!

 

[EE Type 3]

..And he does work for WCRC so I would think he knows what he is talking about!

Aye just looked at the post, I'm not fussed aslong as it's 37s though :-P

 

[alex57601]

The tour has been rerouted to Blackpool North vice Newcastle (which will probably please Mr EE Type 3 as it is closer to phot), on the plus side for the passengers it will feature an assult of Miles Platting on the return, just hope std is at the back out of Poole on the morning!

Indeed, part fare Manchester-Blackpool and back has been booked.

 

[glenn]

Aye just looked at the post, I'm not fussed aslong as it's 37s though :-P

Agree a couple of shiney burgandy 37's will look great.

So 712 seems to be a definate.

 

[alex57601]

Agree a couple of shiney burgandy 37's will look great.

Anything that isn't a 37/4 looks acceptable!

 

[37412]

Anything that isn't a 37/4 looks acceptable!

:???: People now decide how rateable engines are on how they look and there was me thinking that it was about the thrash, clearly been going wrong for the last 10 years havn't I

 

[37402]

:???: People now decide how rateable engines are on how they look and there was me thinking that it was about the thrash, clearly been going wrong for the last 10 years havn't I

As long as its in full sun, it's hellfire! :roll:

 

[EE Type 3]

As long as its in full sun, it's hellfire! :roll:

If you say so :razz:

I never knew the addition of ETH instantly made things hellfire, quick lets get some rats fitted!

 

[class 313]

If you say so :razz:

I never knew the addition of ETH instantly made things hellfire, quick lets get some rats fitted!

The engine needs to do more work in 37/4s than a 37/0. Though don't hold me on that.

 

[EE Type 3]

The engine needs to do more work in 37/4s than a 37/0. Though don't hold me on that.

Yes, but now is the case that 37/4s are working passenger trains that they can't heat, remember they were originally modified to work 4-6 coach trains, the ETH index isn't that high. So usually a genny van is provided these days. So no need for the ETH.