Ruritanian Railways - 2011
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Secondedyb281 said:Brilliant afternoon, thanks Peter.
Don't remember much of a natter about trains though? Thought it was mostly bollo**s ........................
3Valve
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Now I'm sure someone got video of the Corpet making it up Pootank pass with that rake of coaches on it's first run.whatlep said:Gareth (3valve) has had some very bad experiences with locos on Pootank Pass, but we don't want to remind him of those here. See them on Youtube or last year's Ruritanian Railways thread instead.
Happily, his 2091 diesel has been in the workshops over the winter and had its skates removed. This simple change meant it could haul 5 heavy LGB 307x coaches with no problems at all. Result!
Unhappily, ambition got the better of judgement and the Corpet - though looking drop-dead gorgeous - had to be rescued from the bottom of Pootank Pass after trying to return this rather natty rake of coaches to Zenda:
Twas true it did have to be rescued the second time though. I blame the driver
Yes, Colin got a video of the successful climb didn't he .............. the one when Luca was driving it that was3Valve said:Now I'm sure someone got video of the Corpet making it up Pootank pass with that rake of coaches on it's first run.whatlep said:Gareth (3valve) has had some very bad experiences with locos on Pootank Pass, but we don't want to remind him of those here. See them on Youtube or last year's Ruritanian Railways thread instead.
Happily, his 2091 diesel has been in the workshops over the winter and had its skates removed. This simple change meant it could haul 5 heavy LGB 307x coaches with no problems at all. Result!
Unhappily, ambition got the better of judgement and the Corpet - though looking drop-dead gorgeous - had to be rescued from the bottom of Pootank Pass after trying to return this rather natty rake of coaches to Zenda:
Twas true it did have to be rescued the second time though. I blame the driver
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Yes many thanks for a great afternoon... inspired as usual and nice to see everyone. Just been out with my layout and it just feels a hotchpotch mess after yesterday! Oh well got years to fix it....
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This is my first attempt at this so sorry if it's rubbish!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlVO6W4wgL4&feature=player_profilepage < Link To http://www.youtube.com/wa...ure=player_profilepage
Just checked and it needs rotating, I'll have a go tomorrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlVO6W4wgL4&feature=player_profilepage < Link To http://www.youtube.com/wa...ure=player_profilepage
Just checked and it needs rotating, I'll have a go tomorrow
New Haven Neil
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Aww, that looks great fun, although if an L&L steamy ever visited, the resultant trail of oil would fix pootank pass forever - especially downhill!!!!
I'm still curious as to how the VoR would cope, its very heavy, and has only once met it's match previously! Given the cost of the ferry for us to get to to the Ruritanian Heartland, it's likely to remain a curiosity!
I'm still curious as to how the VoR would cope, its very heavy, and has only once met it's match previously! Given the cost of the ferry for us to get to to the Ruritanian Heartland, it's likely to remain a curiosity!
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Testing has proved that a Roundhouse "Lady Anne" can haul a very satisfactory load up Pootank Pass. I presume a VoR would do likewise. Seems that it's all about weight on the driving wheels.New Haven Neil said:
You need to get on a ferry to prove it. One day at Wetton and Gooey. Then the Severn Valley line. Another here, then move on to the GWR between Toddington and Cheltenham. Mrs NHN can visit the moneypots of Malvern, Birmingham and Gloucester (outlet centre I'm told). A cheap vacation plan!
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Ruritanian Railways' management today released pictures of the "May Day Monday Mallet Megabash". The delayed release had surprised some observers, but all has now become clear....
Owing to holiday traffic, "The Ruritanian" express was a full six coaches, making double Mallet power essential. Former Brohltal Mallets 1 & 2 do the honours approaching the border station.....
...and were a study in raw power awaiting departure for foreign parts:
The only goods vehicles seen all day were the invisible ballast hoppers. The train operates 364 days per year, earning our small, yet perfectly formed nation valuable export revenue. Mallet 99201 is in charge for what may be the last time. Watch this space for an important motive power announcement!
The local service to the border was hauled by the ex-SEG green Mallet and the "enthusiasts" coaching stock. Not even the railbus was working on the public holiday. Ruritania was a diesel-free zone!
Owing to holiday traffic, "The Ruritanian" express was a full six coaches, making double Mallet power essential. Former Brohltal Mallets 1 & 2 do the honours approaching the border station.....
...and were a study in raw power awaiting departure for foreign parts:
The only goods vehicles seen all day were the invisible ballast hoppers. The train operates 364 days per year, earning our small, yet perfectly formed nation valuable export revenue. Mallet 99201 is in charge for what may be the last time. Watch this space for an important motive power announcement!
The local service to the border was hauled by the ex-SEG green Mallet and the "enthusiasts" coaching stock. Not even the railbus was working on the public holiday. Ruritania was a diesel-free zone!
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The reason for the delayed release of pictures is now clear. Two VERY important people were in Ruritania over the weekend in conditions of utmost secrecy. Even now, we cannot confirm their identities, but suffice it to say that THEY were not in Balmoral as was supposed.....
Yes, Ruritania, land of romance and utmost discretion (espcially about that nasty rumour concerning the Archbishop of Zenda).....
Empty stock of the complete royal train was snapped from a Cessna of Ruritanian Airlines:
A very rare shot of all but one of the railway's Mallets at Zenda Hauptbahnhof. From left to right: the royal train ready to depart with THEM on board; train number 6 "the Trans-Carpathian" and the 15.05 all stations via Pootank. In celebration of the royal event, passengers on all three services were served complimentary pork scratchings and black pudding in curry sauce and a piece of wedding cake made by Ruritanian Railways. Our royal visitors were kind enough to describe RR's catering as "unlike anything we have tasted before". Praise indeed!
Yes, Ruritania, land of romance and utmost discretion (espcially about that nasty rumour concerning the Archbishop of Zenda).....
Empty stock of the complete royal train was snapped from a Cessna of Ruritanian Airlines:
A very rare shot of all but one of the railway's Mallets at Zenda Hauptbahnhof. From left to right: the royal train ready to depart with THEM on board; train number 6 "the Trans-Carpathian" and the 15.05 all stations via Pootank. In celebration of the royal event, passengers on all three services were served complimentary pork scratchings and black pudding in curry sauce and a piece of wedding cake made by Ruritanian Railways. Our royal visitors were kind enough to describe RR's catering as "unlike anything we have tasted before". Praise indeed!
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