Hanson & Hall/Branch Line Society 'Thanet Thunderer' Class 50 railtour on 31st July

[Devonman2014]

Initial reports do agree with that but with GBRF Charity tours and the 50 Fund expect the unexpected

I’d say 7, 49 and one other of the Class 50 alliance locks but which is registered to main line or close to being if not already ?

 

[sftfan1909]

50008 has been replaced with 50049 tomorrow. Gutted

 

[43 302]

50008 has been replaced with 50049 tomorrow. Gutted

I am thoroughly dissapointed, although well done to everyone involved for getting 50049 as a replacement.

 

[DarloRich]

50008 has been replaced with 50049 tomorrow. Gutted

Has it failed?

Is it 2 GBRF liveried 50's on this tour now?

 

[43 302]

Has it failed?

Is it 2 GBRF liveried 50's on this tour now?

It failed fitness to run. Yes it is 7 + 49 as mentioned above.

 

[DarloRich]

It failed fitness to run. Yes it is 7 + 49 as mentioned above.

sigh - less pressure to get out of bed and see it now

 

[35B]

sigh - less pressure to get out of bed and see it now

And my alarm's set for 4:20 to be on the train from East Midlands tomorrow morning

 

[sftfan1909]

I am thoroughly dissapointed, although well done to everyone involved for getting 50049 as a replacement.

Agreed, it should still be an excellent day out

 

[73128]

ecs times get to East Midlands but nothing thereafter still. BLS website quotes:

East Midlands Parkway P4 (PU 06.05) - Leicester P3 (PU 06.35) - Kettering P1 (PU 07.05) - Bedford P2 (PU 07.36) - Bletchley - Kensington Olympia - Herne Hill - Sevenoaks - Canterbury West P2 (SD 10.56) - Broadstairs P1 (SD 11.38) - Margate P3/P4 (Break 11.47 - 14.04) (RM/RR) - Broadstairs P2 (PU 14.11) - Minster (RM) - Deal - Dover Priory (RM) - Canterbury East P1 (PU 15.42) - Rochester - Dartford - Bramdean Sidings (Grove Park) (RM/RR) - Hither Green - Clapham Junction - Kew East Jn - Dudding Hill Jn - Brent Curve Jn - Bedford P2 (SD 20.01) - Kettering P2 (SD 20.28) - Manton Jn - Syston South Jn - Leicester P4 (SD / RM 21.36) - East Midlands Parkway P3 (SD 22.30)

 

[trainmania100]

Timing here should be accessible

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[43 302]

Anyone know which end first class is? Many thanks.

Edit: 50007 leading 49. First at the front.

 

[trainmania100]

Anyone know which end first class is? Many thanks.

Edit: 50007 leading 49. First at the front.

Is that top and tail or 50007 leading with 49 behind it ?

 

[43 302]

Is that top and tail or 50007 leading with 49 behind it ?

Double headed.

 

[trainmania100]

Double headed.

Interesting, thanks. Will be interesting shunt at Margate then

 

[andythebrave]

.....

 

[ExRes]

passed through the Vale. pretty sure that was 034 leading.


Which is odd as it is listed as scrapped.

That's 007 with one of those ridiculous 'running as' numberings

 

[andythebrave]

.....

 

[73128]

Looked good and on time at Wandsworth Road heading into Kent with the blue/grey air-con set this morning.

 

[75A]

That's 007 with one of those ridiculous 'running as' numberings

Why do they do that?

 

[Cowley]

Why do they do that?

Someone may possibly have paid for it to be renumbered as 034 was their (or someone involved with the locomotives who’s recently passed away’s) favourite locomotive.
It’s a bit strange that the loco isn’t in a livery that 50034 ever wore though.

 

[75A]

Someone may possibly have paid for it to be renumbered as 034 was their (or someone involved with the locomotives who’s recently passed away’s) favourite locomotive.
It’s a bit strange that the loco isn’t in a livery that 50034 ever wore though.

Thanks.

 

[SteveM70]

That's 007 with one of those ridiculous 'running as' numberings

Is that the second time this has been done? I think I’m right that one of them was dressed up as 50014 for a bit?

 

[Deepgreen]

Unusual to have RTT times only on the day of the run. Wonder why the severe delay and not even being shown as VST.

 

[Cowley]

Is that the second time this has been done? I think I’m right that one of them was dressed up as 50014 for a bit?

Yes I saw it running as 014 a while back.

 

[Deepgreen]

You’ve literally won the forum with that combination.

What does "literally won the forum" mean? Is there a competition?

 

[Iskra]

What does "literally won the forum" mean? Is there a competition?

There are certain forum cliches, that could almost form the basis of a bingo game. 442’s and 50’s feature frequently. Getting both in the same post is a notable achievement Although it would be better if the post involved 50’s hauling the 442’s on an often proposed line reopening...

 

[32475]

Taken at Richborough just north of Sandwich. It’s so good to see something different in this part of the world!

 

[nigelpryor1]

great to see 2 class 50 in Kent but I cant understand why the front loco is 2 different numbers
this picture is taken at Ramsgate on it way to Margate

 

[32475]

Taken at Richborough just north of Sandwich. It’s so good to see something different in this part of the world!View attachment 100509View attachment 100510View attachment 100511

I should add that as the Thanet Thunderer came past there was actually the rumble of distant thunder to add the the effect and which spooked a herd of cows behind me. A nice touch from Mother Nature!!

 

[trainmania100]

I like that sandwich shot above. I wanted a foot crossing or lineside shot but due to the lateness of the timings becoming available I couldn't really plan it well. Went with Hildenborough in the end.