railtours to and from weymouth 8th/9th july

[VEP3417]

bit of as complicated thread this but there are railtours to weymouth and back over this weekend, details as follows

8th july

Jurassic Coast Explorer - thumper demu​

https://www.hastingsdiesels.co.uk/railtours/

Realtime Trains | 1Z70 0651 Hastings to Weymouth | 08/07/2023

Real-time train running information for 1Z70 0651 departure from Hastings to Weymouth on 08/07/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Realtime Trains | 1Z72 1538 Weymouth to Hastings | 08/07/2023

Real-time train running information for 1Z72 1538 departure from Weymouth to Hastings on 08/07/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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9th july

The End of Southern Steam - Merchant Navy Class locomotive No.35018 British India Line and diesel ​

UK Steam Rail Day Trips and Worldwide Rail Holidays

The Railway Touring Company has a long established reputation for providing an interesting variety of UK day trips by steam train and tours in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

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Realtime Trains | 5Z81 0800 Southall Wcr to London Victoria | 09/07/2023

Real-time train running information for 5Z81 0800 departure from Southall Wcr to London Victoria on 09/07/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Realtime Trains | 1Z82 0855 London Victoria to Yeovil Jn Heritage Plat | 09/07/2023

Real-time train running information for 1Z82 0855 departure from London Victoria to Yeovil Jn Heritage Plat on 09/07/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Realtime Trains | 1Z83 1344 Yeovil Jn Heritage Plat to Weymouth | 09/07/2023

Real-time train running information for 1Z83 1344 departure from Yeovil Jn Heritage Plat to Weymouth on 09/07/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Realtime Trains | 0Z84 1523 Yeovil Jn Heritage Plat to Weymouth Jersey Siding | 09/07/2023

Real-time train running information for 0Z84 1523 departure from Yeovil Jn Heritage Plat to Weymouth Jersey Siding on 09/07/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Realtime Trains | 1Z84 1724 Weymouth to London Waterloo | 09/07/2023

Real-time train running information for 1Z84 1724 departure from Weymouth to London Waterloo on 09/07/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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[MiNi]

35018 & 47802

 

[VEP3417]

thanks couldnt find the number of the 47

few pics of the thumper from today, i actually went on the tour as it dosnt come down this way very often so i jumped at the chance, very enjoyable especially as i travelled in the ex cep trailer car the train had a little bit of trouble getting up the banking outside weymouth, slowed down quite a lot trying to get up that so lucky it had 3 power cars

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[Engineer]

Another great day out with Hastings Diesels to Weymouth. Slow climb 37 mph at Upwey, was a very experienced driver, since 1992 route qualified to Weymouth, avoiding wheelspin in very wet rail conditions. Made mincemeat of Parkstone Bank again. The three power car, in total seven coach train was unique for me, the magnificent newly restored Power car 60119 has not high speed run since 1988. Train ran mostly early into stopping stations and was on time in the evening reaching Reading. So nice to see enthusiasts and children on platforms waving to a DMU.

 

[Deepgreen]

Another great day out with Hastings Diesels to Weymouth. Slow climb 37 mph at Upwey, was a very experienced driver, since 1992 route qualified to Weymouth, avoiding wheelspin in very wet rail conditions. Made mincemeat of Parkstone Bank again. The three power car, in total seven coach train was unique for me, the magnificent newly restored Power car 60119 has not high speed run since 1988. Train ran mostly early into stopping stations and was on time in the evening reaching Reading. So nice to see enthusiasts and children on platforms waving to a DMU.

37 at Upwey is not slow on 1 in 50! If the rails are very wet (i.e. effectively washed clean) they tend not to produce slipping anywhere near as much as damp, greasy rails.

 

[VEP3417]

it diddnt feel like 37 mph on board...20 or so maybe but then again im jugging it against being in a car so probably not accurate

there was a bit of snatching and i thought a bit of wheel spin but yes skilled to get it up that! i understand now why you used to see 2 73s coupled to emus from bournemouth/weymouth back in the day

 

[75A]

Another great day out with Hastings Diesels to Weymouth. Slow climb 37 mph at Upwey, was a very experienced driver, since 1992 route qualified to Weymouth, avoiding wheelspin in very wet rail conditions. Made mincemeat of Parkstone Bank again. The three power car, in total seven coach train was unique for me, the magnificent newly restored Power car 60119 has not high speed run since 1988. Train ran mostly early into stopping stations and was on time in the evening reaching Reading. So nice to see enthusiasts and children on platforms waving to a DMU.

A DEMU please

 

[341o2]

Thanks for the info was nice to see both the DEMU yesterday, and 35018 today.
31806 has been scheduled for a mainline foray at the end of the month and early next month, hauling a charter from Weymouth to Southampton as part of the return journey

 

[VEP3417]

ill try and catch that one then as diddnt go to see the one on sunday unfortunately

 

[Robin Procter]

Some photos from 1Z82 & 1Z84 35018 'British India Line'.

[Please note that clicking on the images will open them on my Flickr page]

BLOWING OFF STEAM by Robin Procter, on Flickr

GATHERING SPEED! by Robin Procter, on Flickr

MERCHANT NAVY CROSSING THE SEA by Robin Procter, on Flickr

31806 has been scheduled for a mainline foray at the end of the month and early next month, hauling a charter from Weymouth to Southampton as part of the return journey

.... The U-Boat 31806 is also rostered with Jubilee Class 45596 'Bahamas'.

The dates are 26th July, 2nd and also 17th August.

Here's a couple of my photos onboard 31806 - A very stalwart loco! [Please note that clicking on the images will open them on my Flickr page]

U-BOAT 31806 COMMANDER by Robin Procter, on Flickr

U-BOAT 31806 CREW by Robin Procter, on Flickr