jma1009
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Post by jma1009 on Mar 28, 2015 14:44:50 GMT
some of you will have seen the press coverage of Jim Clarke's passing out as driver on Clan Line on 21st here's a few youtube clips www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBEtJW33pgkwww.youtube.com/watch?v=zmYgdte63ZAJim is just 33, and believed to be the youngest driver passed out for steam on the national network since 1968. well done, Jim! ive known Jim and his dad Dave (until his retirement a legendary driver of steam on the mainline) for over 20 years, both being miniature loco builders and drivers. cheers, julian |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2015 15:06:28 GMT
I saw this on FB... well done to Jim...
Pete
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Post by ejparrott on Mar 28, 2015 17:49:53 GMT
Lucky man...wish I had his job!
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Midland
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Post by Midland on Mar 28, 2015 17:56:17 GMT
Geat credit to the young chap, much better than the X faxctor, he must have super X!!!
David
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Post by joanlluch on Mar 28, 2015 20:26:59 GMT
The second video is amazing. I like that locomotive and the view of it negotiating those worn out track points next to modern commuter trains (at 2:30).
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Post by ejparrott on Mar 28, 2015 21:08:00 GMT
What on earth makes you think those track points are worn out? I can assure no trains would be permitted to cross points that are 'worn out'.
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Post by simplyloco on Mar 28, 2015 21:21:57 GMT
What on earth makes you think those track points are worn out? I can assure no trains would be permitted to cross points that are 'worn out'. Perhaps we are being treated to 'a lifetime's experience' in line management? |
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Post by joanlluch on Mar 28, 2015 21:30:33 GMT
What on earth makes you think those track points are worn out? I can assure no trains would be permitted to cross points that are 'worn out'. Hi Ed, Sorry maybe I used the wrong expression (phrasal verbs are not easy). I mean that the tracks show some wear due to extensive use. This is in fact something that I have always seen around main stations when I've been in England. Not possibly a big issue as in these sections trains always go at very slow speeds. This is not common in my country. That was just my point. Sorry if that sounded offensive or something. Regards. |
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Midland
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Post by Midland on Mar 28, 2015 21:48:29 GMT
The second video is amazing. I like that locomotive and the view of it negotiating those worn out track points next to modern commuter trains (at 2:30). I am slowly becoming a bit p****d off about this crap. Network rail do not run trains on worn out track. Back away Juan. If they were worn, the trains would fall off, but they do not, they run every twenty minutes very successfully at 90 mph, 150 kph in your lingo and they slow down at corners. Stick to your thread and as I have said to you in PM please do not invade other peoples spaces, it is trespassing and annoys most of us. I am sure you have valuable things to say. Do it in your space. Kind regards |
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Post by joanlluch on Mar 28, 2015 21:52:30 GMT
The second video is amazing. I like that locomotive and the view of it negotiating those worn out track points next to modern commuter trains (at 2:30). I am slowly becoming a bit p****d off about this crap. Network rail do not run trains on worn out track. Back away Juan. If they were worn, the trains would fall off, but they do not, they run every twenty minutes very successfully at 90 mph, 150 kph in your lingo and they slow down at corners. Stick to your thread and as I have said to you in PM please do not invade other peoples spaces, it is trespassing and annoys most of us. I am sure you have valuable things to say. Do it in your space. Kind regards Come on Midland, please read my reply to Ed (ejparrot). Thanks. |
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Post by joanlluch on Mar 28, 2015 22:17:41 GMT
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Post by andyhigham on Mar 28, 2015 22:27:30 GMT
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jma1009
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Post by jma1009 on Mar 28, 2015 22:48:16 GMT
i must admit to be a bit envious of Jim, but life on the modern UK railways is very hard with long shifts at unsociable hours and a varied shift pattern and continuous battles with the rostering clerks. the odd prospect of a steam special every month or so dont really compensate for what is and has always been a very difficult job. they ought to be paid the same as airline pilots!
cheers,
julian
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steam4ian
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Post by steam4ian on Mar 29, 2015 8:29:53 GMT
Gentlemen and others.
A few people here need to take a cold shower, very cold.
Joan, you need to allow for the effects of telephoto levels which make quite adequate track look like a primitive cart track.
Others, some of track shown does not look very good even on the mainline, not surprising the speed limit sign shows 25 whatevers. At one crossover the loco gives a decided leap and at about 6:50 to 7:00 the points and crossover seen very irregular. I not also weeds in the track, hardly indicating a high standard of maintenance.
How about a bit of tolerance and British reserve?
Ian
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Tony K
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Post by Tony K on Mar 29, 2015 9:03:32 GMT
Many congratulations to Jim on his achievements. It takes great tenacity to do this and it is comforting to see a younger person qualifying to keep the preservation movement running in the future.
The condition of "Clan Line" appeared outstanding to me. A credit to all involved.
Not to forget, of course, the preserved set of Pullmans, also in excellent condition.
This is all credit to the railway preservation movement and people who, years ago, had the foresight to keep some of the kit for later refurbishment and for our enjoyment now.
Long may it remain so.
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