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Old 24th January 2011, 21:27
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John an alternative method would be to use a second proper loco rather than shunting duties just alternate loco's so the first would uncouple run into the loop AFTER the train has left wait for it to return then re-join the train at the other end
OK it could mean two loco's in steam or have one diesel operating which can be shut down between turns

All hypothetical of course
Sadly it is hypothetical at the moment as Peak Rail only have one opperational Steam Loco.

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Old 24th January 2011, 21:42
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Or an autotrain

LINK: Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway 4-4-0Ts ( exchanged for three Midland built 0-4-4Ts) and four American Pullman carriages

The station looks better in the photo than it does in real life. At least as bad as the Duffield platform of the EVR if not worse.
You obviously haven't seen the EVR platform at Duffield recently! The snow hides a multitude of sins but it is the most recent photo I have (22.12.2010). Further progress has since been made and it will be finished for 6th April 2011!

I enclose a picture of Idridgehay Station Masters House for Gray taken on the same day.

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You obviously haven't seen the EVR platform at Duffield recently! The snow hides a multitude of sins but it is the most recent photo I have (22.12.2010). Further progress has since been made and it will be finished for 6th April 2011!

I enclose a picture of Idridgehay Station Masters House for Gray taken on the same day.

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Love the picture of the Station Masters House, who is it owned by now?
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Old 24th January 2011, 22:08
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Sorry I meant how it used to be
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Old 25th January 2011, 08:13
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Love the picture of the Station Masters House, who is it owned by now?
It is privately owned now as is the Station Building. The EVR just owns the platform.

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Old 25th January 2011, 08:14
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Sorry I meant how it used to be
No problem Wyvern. Just keeping everyone up to date with progress!

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They must be going use top and tail owrkings then when it goes in to the ML Station at Matlock.
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They must be going use top and tail owrkings then when it goes in to the ML Station at Matlock.
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Peak Rail only have one operational Steam Loco.
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Or an autotrain

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The station looks better in the photo than it does in real life. At least as bad as the Duffield platform of the EVR if not worse.
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Old 28th January 2011, 15:12
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iT would be great if PR & the EVR where linked in the middle.
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