3 May 2008 May Day Special Weekend
Congratulations and many thanks to the engineering team at the GCR so ably
led by Tom Tighe and Craig Stinchcombe who completed the restoration of
Britannia Class 4-6-2 locomotive Oliver Cromwell more or less on schedule. There
were slight problems after the test runs on Friday - a hot big end bearing -
which delayed the first run hauling a passenger train until 5:10, as three light
engine test runs were required during the day to ensure the problem had been
cured. A disturbing jangling sound on the final test run caused a little
consternation, but was evidently of little consequence.
One could say that this Ollie had rather more success than another Ollie at
the Walkers Stadium (Leicester City FC) whose inept team have made our lives
such a misery in Leicester during these past few months.
I spent an enjoyable day in the company of
Clive Hanley and
Peter Boggis in pleasant spring weather even if the sunshine was
rather muted.
70013 steamed out of the shed at 10am and was surrounded by a
large team of cleaners, repairers and enthusiasts. The man on top is Craig
Stinchcombe, second in command at the GCR shed.
During the day we saw 3 test runs which were deemed
satisfactory and culminated in a first run hauling passengers since 1968. It was
particularly good to meet a couple of Canadians, on a tour of preserved lines in
the UK, among the large gallery at Kinchley Lane for this historic run. The
arrival of the sheepdog caused much excitement, but sadly no sheep showed up.
(6.9mB)
GWR Large Prairie 4141 pulls the lunch train past Woodthorpe.
For once we didn't chase the train down to Birstall to ensure that we did not
miss another light engine run by 70013 (2.2mB)
SR "King Arthur" 4-6-0 30777 departs Loughborough with the
re-timetabled 10:15. The sun had yet to make a full appearance at this stage.
(3.2mB).
1 March 2008
A demoralising and largely wasted day with fleeting sunshine and heavy winds.
The sun shone within a couple of minutes of the train's arrival on 7/8 shots
(including 71000 on the mainline) but in each case the sun had disappeared as
the train passed through, re-appearing soon afterwards. The 8th shot? No sun
before, during or after. I debated whether to update the site at all this
weekend.
The GCR ran two extra trains during the morning featuring the green set.
48305 did the honours, but I never found out why Sir Lamiel did not run.
Repainting these coaches seems a complete waste of time, money and effort as
they are never used with a southern engine.
Standard 2 78019 heads towards the A6 bridge with the dining
train. We begin with a wake-up call for the railway cat which had been sitting
nonchalantly on the track in the sunshine. It was reluctant to move even as the
train approached. Staring through the viewfinder, which gives an 87% view, I saw
nothing of the cat's escape! Bl**dy animals!
Earlier, waiting for the train in bright sunshine,
I debated whether to pan the train as she passed into the shadow of the bridge,
but such thoughts were irrelevant in the end.
(2.3mB)
An unusual angle from a location that I have not used since
2004. 78019 leaves Rothley with the dining train on the single track section.
After a hold up behind two buses (it just wasn't my day!) I just arrived at the
location as she pulled in which made setting up a little fraught.
(3.4mB)
8F 48305 hauls 12:30 past Epinal Way Bridge with the green set
and without any noticeable effort. (2.0mB)
9 February 2008
I was intending to have a break this weekend, but could not resist the
promise of a lovely sunny day and duly headed for the GCR once again.
Locomotives on duty were the visiting 4F 0-6-0 44422 and King Arthur Class 4-6-0
30777 Sir Lamiel.
Producing an impressive display of clag, 44422 heads the first
train of the day out of Loughborough (2.2mB)
Running late 44422 speeds past Woodthorpe with the last train of the day.
Later we see her heading towards Swithland at the Rabbit Bridge location earlier
in the day!
(2.8mB)
Firstly we see 30777 "Sir Lamiel" being watered at
Loughborough with GCR Chief Mechanical Engineer Tom Tighe displaying great concentration as he pulls
the chain. The engine was used for most of the day on "Driver Experience" runs,
but eventually appeared on the 2:15 ex Loughborough. Having heard reports of a
magnificent performance at Kinchley Lane, I hope that Warwick Falconer, who had
waited all day at that location for this one opportunity,
achieved his well-earned 'master shot'. (4.1mB)
Editor's Note: local authority Charnwood BC,
obviously with plenty of local council tax payers money to spend and a budget to achieve
by 31 March, have installed an expensive kissing gate at the entrance of the
footpath which commences at the Kinchley Lane "Gallery". This is despite several
large gaps in the fence very close to the site of the gate and a permanent
absence of animals to be restrained in the enclosed field. One of the gaps in the
fence can clearly be seen in the picture below. Hopefully entry onto the gallery will
not be blocked in future by embracing rail enthusiasts who misunderstand the
function of a kissing gate. Let us hope that not too
many essential local services were sacrificed to create the funds for this.
Editor's Further Note: I was informed the
other day by a Mr Easter that Kinchley Lane is incorrect nomenclature for this
location, which is actually sited on Rushey Lane. My research on old and new
maps of the area supports his view. Evidence suggests that Rushey Lane used to
continue over what is now the reservoir and that Kinchley Lane began where the
old Rushey Lane formed a junction with it on what is now the opposite bank.
Now did you know that the bridge south of here
known as Rabbit Bridge is not Rabbit Bridge at all....the locals refer to the
above bridge, at Rushey Lane, as Rabbit Bridge, and who are we to argue.
Confused...you should be!
Pancake Festival 2 February 2008
With the snow lying south of Leicester and the sun shining, here was the
opportunity for a classic days filming at the GCR. It was not to be: as I moved
further north the snow disappeared and as the time for the first departure
approached so had the sun! Luckily it returned for the later trains. Locomotives
in service were Gala guest 4F 44422 and old faithful 8F 48305. Pitchford Hall
sat un-steamed in the shed, maybe understandably two steaming fees were seen as
extravagant.
I met up with
Clive Hanley at Loughborough and spent the day
with him. A couple of photographers from the South, regular visitor Warwick
Falconer and Ed Hurst, who had been lured by the prospect of green coaches.
Gentleman and master photographer Malcolm Ranieri was also present, exercising a
digital camera (god forbid!).
Initially we find 4F 44422 under the Empress Road Bridge being
prepared for the day (forgive my artistic licence here).
(2.9mB).
It is difficult to imagine from this scene, but this bridge
was the site of an accident 75 years ago when a northbound express collided with
a goods train which was being shunted into the sidings just north of the bridge.
The fireman jumped clear at Empress Road Bridge, but struck the pier with fatal
results. More details can be gleaned from the linked report (thanks to Ian Kemp).
http://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/documents/MoT_Loughborough1933.pdf
44422 leaves Quorn with the 2:15 in beautiful lighting
conditions. (3.3mB)
Later in the day we made a rare foray to the Swithland area to
assess a potential new location. We happened across a work party who had been
organised by GCR volunteer Steve Cramp to clear the former Mountsorrel branch
line; part of the
Nunckley Hill Project. Unfortunately planning
permission for the new carriage shed, which was its raison d'etre, was denied,
but they are pressing on with the new objective of re-opening the former branch
line. They have made startling progress in clearing 40 years of accumulated
undergrowth for several hundred yards and welcomed us with great politeness. Clive
has
some
pictures of the work party on his site.
Here 8F 48305 steams past Swithland sidings with the 3:35
heading towards Rothley
(not the new location!). (2.7mB)
Winter Steam Gala 26/27 January 2008
What a great weekend! Immaculate organisation and sunny, fine weather made
for a memorable Winter Gala. Many thanks to all those involved.
This Gala was very popular, the train loadings were extremely high and there were crowds on the lineside.
I met many familiar faces as I moved around. I spent much of Saturday in the
entertaining company of
Brian Burrows, bumping into Steve Bottrill and
Warwick Falconer at regular intervals. Glamorous celebrity photographer
Dee Davison was present on both days with her
entourage - chief manicurist, bodyguard and chauffeur Henry Elliott (known
to his closest friends as 'Smithy'), technical and artistic advisor Gordon
McCulloch and agent
Graham Briggs. I also had the pleasure of
bumping into ace Norfolk videographer
Peter Boggis and his son
Ben,
a top notch photographer who also finds the time to fire the odd loco on the NNR.
Clive Hanley made a couple of fleeting appearances with
his wife Janet either side of his well-earned footplate ride on Pitchford Hall.
Cliff Jones was spied around Quorn station and
Paul Martin and Chris, regulars on the Gloucester Warwicks enthused
about the Gala at Loughborough. Needless to say John Marriott had plenty to say
for himself as always!
Six Locos in steam (and no diesels!) - see below. After the great efforts of
the Pitchford Hall Engine Society members, the epynonymous guest loco looked immaculate.
A real thoroughbred.
For many, 4953 "Pitchford Hall" was the star of the Gala,
performing an exciting run with a depleted TPO each evening with steam to spare.
First we see the Sunday run which was set against the backdrop of a
world-renowned Quorn
sunset. There is an 8mph difference between the runs, but which run is the
faster? (3.8mB)
By late Sunday afternoon many of the photographers were
beginning to wilt after endeavouring to keep up with the remorseless pace of the
event with all runs 15 or 30 minutes apart. Nevertheless an enormous gallery was
present to see the final run of 30777 "Sir Lamiel" at Woodthorpe. There is also
a chance to compare "Lammy's" performance near Quorn on the TPO earlier in the
day with that of "Pitchford Hall". 30777 does not appear to be "doing much", but
to cover this stretch in less than 20 seconds is very impressive, the
same time as a thrilling run by 45305 in 2004! (2.7mB)
Editors Note: who says video is difficult; fellow Canon XM2
owner Mark takes things easy. But why is he using an older and smaller
machine....You guessed it his new XM2 is with the overworked Canon
repairers...suffering from the old transport problem I too suffered only last year!
Sunday 27th: a second attempt to capture the double headed
combination of local Standard 2 78019 and visiting 4F 0-6-0 44422 after a poor
run the day before. (1.8mB)
By lunch time on Saturday the sun had disappeared behind the
clouds. Here visiting 4F 44422 rounds a barren-looking Kinchley curve with the
3:15 mineral train. (2.0mB)
8F 48305, the GCR's racer, was reined in by the necessity of
looking the part on the goods trains: sadly, the recent bid to haul
the TPO had clearly failed! The first run with the minerals is at Loughborough
on Saturday, the second with the mixed is at Woodthorpe on Sunday afternoon.
(2.7mB)
A loco my wife describes as the Large Prairie, 4141, passes
78019 at the Epinal Way Bridge possibly much to the chagrin of the videographer
in front of me. The loco has recently received a 2 year extension to its boiler
certificate and is resplendent with a newly repainted smokebox. Unfortunately the sun had disappeared from the cutting, but a
pass on the double track is worth the loss of quality in the compressed image.
(2.3mB)
12 January 2008
Clive Hanley managed to escape his shackles for
the day and joined me at the GCR on a beautiful sunny Spring (sorry Winter's)
day. An initial disappointment was the replacement of Sir Lamiel, which had been
scheduled to run, by Standard 2 78019. We later discovered that the loco had
been steamed only for a leak to be found in the firebox. The shed staff moved
with remarkable alacrity to prepare the 8F, 48305, from cold.
Clive has some lovely pictures on his website, especially those taken in the
more remote locations south of Rothley, and some interesting shots in the sheds
where there was much activity involved in relocating locomotives.
Anticipating 30777 on the first train, I had already chosen
Woodthorpe for my opening location. The low sun provided some harsh lighting for
78019. (2.6mB)
We moved to the other side of Woodthorpe bridge for the 78019
on the lunch train and were rewarded with some fine lighting.
(2.0mB)
The Great Central's very own Ferrari V8 (8F for short) 48305
shows some sharp acceleration with the 2:15 as she moves away from an
unscheduled stop at the faulty Rothley distant signal.
(3.8mB)
5-6 January 2008
The lure of cold and sunny weather was too much and I spent a day and a half
in sunny weather at the Great Central. Disappointingly "Sir Lamiel" didn't run and
48305 and 78019 took on the duties for the weekend. 78019 spent most of its time
running light engine on the Driver Experience, so 48305 rather dominates.
An early view 44422, on static exhibition at Quorn station,
which is the first arriving guest loco for the forthcoming Winter Gala. Then we
see the first train of the day, 8F 48305, leaving Quorn like a "Cork out of
a Bottle"...no..honestly. Many thanks to the crew for their magnificent efforts!
(4.3mB)
Editor's Note: this location, once a
favourite, is rarely used now that the blue container effectively blocks the
view to the station...and blue is such an appropriate colour don't you think?
48305 approaches Quorn in more
measured vein on Sunday morning but still manages to frighten the sheep. Which
one do you fancy? (3.3mB)
The sheep would certainly not be safe at this location. You would not guess it but there is a
huge crowd of
orange-clad locomotive worshippers hidden behind the bridge pier as 48305 works
away from Rabbit Bridge on Sunday morning and then heads over Swithland Reservoir. Many thanks again to the crew for keeping her working hard
through this section. (1.7mB)
At Woodthorpe Bridge I met John Martin, who was showing off his new nano-camera
with a zillion times zoom to all and sundry. Apparently the lens system can
resolve a speck of coal on a fireman's nose two miles away! I promised him I would show this fine performance by the 8F with the
last train of Saturday evening. The train times have been changed, a last train
at 3:35pm replacing the 3:15 and 4:15. Needless to say the light at 3:20 was
stunning with dark clouds lit by a low sun. You can see for yourself how the
light had changed by 3:40! (1.8mB)
22 December 2007
A trip to the GCR to see SR King Arthur 4-6-0 no. 30777 "Sir Lamiel" working
on the Santa Trains. The weather, needless to say was dull, cold and grey. The
only time the sun showed itself was when the 11:00am hauled by D123 came through
Woodthorpe with 48305 on the rear, smokebox facing the coaches!
30777 passing Swithland Reservoir with the 11:30am.
(2.0mB)
30777 pulls the lunch train past Woodthorpe.
(2.5mB)
A quick drive down to Birstall produced this view of 30777
climbing towards the summit beyond the A46 road bridge.
(2.3mB)
24 November 2007
The grey stills below illustrate the dull and cold weather we
suffered on Saturday. I was joined at Loughborough by
Clive Hanley, who, with his wife working out of
town and buoyed by his excellent
pictures last week, was keen for another outing. He arrived already
battle-hardened after snapping the Vintage Trains excursion (4965) at Tyseley
and Bordesley.
Rain threatened for most of the day so we kept close to the stations and
concentrated on departure shots for much of the time.
48305 leaves Loughborough with the lunch train. The bonfire
smoke on the left gives a rather blue cast to the image.
(2.4mB)
48305 leaves Quorn around mid-day, passing the beautifully
restored box from Market Rasen. Once the train had gone we adjourned to the
waiting room for a cup of coffee where GCR stalwart Jamie Steel, qualified guard
and unofficial 'blog' spokesman for the railway, kindly built up the fire. We are
much indebted to volunteers like Jamie, whose valuable and essential work often
goes unseen.
As the train came into the station my camcorder inexplicably
chose the moment to initialise the card-based feature that enables you to
capture high definition images and continued doing this for over a minute. My
nerves rapidly shredding, it stopped just before the departure whistle
blew...thanks a lot! (2.7mB)
78019 leaves a damp and cold Rothley with the 2:32.
(2.3mB)
Rothley is the home to a growing model railway which
provides entertainment between the big trains for younger visitors and
for certain grizzled but safety conscious linesiders who could be seen
photographing / filming the runs in full hi-viz! I was quite taken by
the sound effects! (2.5mB)
 Click To Play
Blip tv: please be patient, it takes a few seconds for the
film to begin.
The two-minute clip shows a few scenes from in and around
the shed. Featuring Oliver Cromwell's boiler and frame, 45305, 4141, 69523,
46521 and 6990. (10.8mB)
17 November 2007
The uncanny interlocking of the respective timetables for Vintage Trains
"Lincoln Imp" and the GCR allowed a double helping of Mainline and Preserved
Line. Accordingly I sallied forth with a fresh haircut, following some hurtful
comments on a well-known website, and with much trepidation as my bag contained
only one Canon camcorder to last through the day.
At the GCR I was joined by
Clive Hanley who's wife and resident daughter
had unkindly left him alone for the day; what choice had he but to pay an early
visit to Tyseley to witness the preparations for the Lincoln Trip, photograph
the train at four locations on its way to Loughborough and then spend a day on
the GCR before returning to Claverdon in the late evening in his
chauffeur-driven charabanc. You have to feel sorry for him.
Early sun: for once 78019 took over the driver
experience duties allowing an extended look at the pleasingly grimy 8F 48305
actually pulling some coaches. Here we see her in the early morning sunshine
hauling the first train of the day through Woodthorpe.
(1.9mB)
Alas poor Warwick.... By mid-day the sun was
disappearing, not to return until very late in the day. We felt sorry for
Warwick Falconer who we met at Kinchley Lane; he had travelled 100 miles to
catch an elusive sunlit autumnal shot at that location. He was determined to
stay until he got it, but when we returned later in the day he had gone...
Meanwhile just down the line at Rabbit Bridge the silent
approach of 48305 caught us all by surprise! (1.3mB)
Relieved: signs of autumn are still in evidence as
Standard 2 78019, with driver experience duties behind her, moves through the
single track section south of Rothley with the 2:33.
(2.0mB)
Fannying around by Gaslight; four o'clock: with the sun
disappearing over Swithland Reservoir it was surely time to go. However Clive,
with a cold empty house to return to, insisted on staying for more action. So it
was off to Rothley, with its famous Edwardian gaslights, to witness the arrival
and departure of 78019. (4.1mB).
3 November 2007
A day of two halves....which reminds me to check the football results, my
team were playing this evening....another draw against mighty Colchester this
time. At least the Tigers won; they beat a depressive Welsh team called Cardiff
Blues. I'll wager are a few of their players are XM2 owners.
Where was I, yes a cloudy morning and a sunny afternoon. How do you explain
this dichotomy...well it's easy for some; Keith just blamed his dog Trevor....regretted
his decision to bring him for the detrimental effect it was having on the
weather.
My XM2, freshly returned from repair, made a brief appearance today...it will
be shipped off to the repairers' again on Monday....it's getting quite at home
there....doesn't seem to want to leave....now let me see what was it this
time.... oh yes focussing problems when zooming in anything but bright sunlight...a bit basic
that. Does anyone know how
to dispose of camcorders...I suppose they are electrical waste....easy to find
in the local tip you just look for the pile of rotting Canons.
78019 and 48305 were on duty today. With 4141 rumoured to be out of ticket,
45305 still out of action and 30777 out and about on the Mainline, the fleet is
beginning to look a little thin once more.
Standard 2 78019 with the lunch train at Woodthorpe. Those who
are following the saga of the falling Woodthorpe telegraph poles will note
another casualty since my last visit. Maybe it's down to global warming; I'm
told that Woodthorpe winters are getting warmer and wetter which is having a
catastrophic effect on the woody material they are made from....they'll soon be
extinct. (2.6mB)
8F 48305 passes under the A46 bridge on the outskirts of
Birstall - a suburb which is eating up the adjacent countryside at an
astonishing rate. (2.1mB)
The countryside around Kinchley Lane always looks good on
autumn afternoons. After a delay at Quorn which cost the waiting photographers a
good 'stop' of exposure, 78019 hurries around the bend. The sting lay in the
tail, however, with the most incongruous green coach you ever saw in your life.
Why????? (2.5mB)
Sir Lamiel Mainline (60mph) Test Run 15 October 2007
I was lucky enough to be present at Kinchley Lane when SR King
Arthur Class 4-6-0 30777 Sir Lamiel made her Mainline Test Run. Just happened to
be passing, you know how it is.
Many thanks to Charlie Barber who I bumped into at Kinchley
Lane (the only other observer) and who kept me informed of events as they
unfolded. (1.8mB)
Autumn Gala 13-14 October 2007
Apologies for the subdued look of the shots, but Saturday was very dull and
humid with less than 10 seconds of sunshine (see clip below). I ran into the
usual suspects who should have some good pics on their respective sites -
Clive (are you looking for trouble?) Hanley,
Brian Burrows,
Graham Briggs & Gordon McCulloch (wanted in 12
counties), Henry Elliott (unwanted in 13) and the fabulous celebrity photographer
Dee Davison. I also met fellow XM2 owner John
Martin at Loughborough and Woodthorpe. Sunday morning was much brighter, but I
lost a couple of shots when locos were unexpectedly switched. A much quieter day
on the lineside, but I did bump into 'On Target' cameraman Alan Price.
30777 Sir Lamiel was the undoubted star of the Autumn Gala. In
the first sequence Sir Lamiel is seen in the only sunshine (literally) on
Saturday. Clive and I put it down to some miraculous event. Next we see her moving through Woodthorpe
with Driver Charlie Barber in charge with the delayed 9:15 on Sunday morning.
(2.8mB)
NB I have to report, with some sadness, the demise of the
wobbly telegraph pole, the ever-changing angle of which I have noted in previous
reports. I suspect it was pulled down humanely.
Picture of dead telegraph pole
(courtesy of Clive Hanley)
Guest Black Five 45110 from the Severn Valley Railway and
local 8F 48305 are seen here with the longest goods train seen on the GCR for some
years. It is debatable how much the second loco is putting into the combined
effort rendering the double-header somewhat pointless.
(2.3mB)
You can only see this kind of scene on the GCR. 48305 and
45110 together again in this sequence, but hauling different goods trains.
(2.4mB)
Three different TPO runs from the weekend in contrasting
conditions with two different locomotives. First we see 45110 commencing her
acceleration towards the dropping zone at Woodthorpe on the Saturday afternoon
run; some of us thought her age is beginning to show. Next we see the Sunday morning run
with Driver Barber applying some gentle acceleration to Sir Lamiel as they
approach Quorn Station. I have heard on good authority that the matches at the
nearby Quorn Tennis Club were spontaneously halted, the players watching in awe
as the good knight charged by. Finally we see a more subdued run from the same loco on Saturday
morning. (2.6mB)
Local GWR Prairie 4141 and guest loco 0-6-2 5643 from the
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are seen pulling goods trains of
disproportionate length. 4141 approaches Quorn (pronounced Kworn) with the
windcutters ....where is that black cloud heading for? On Sunday morning 5643 is
seen passing through Quorn on its way to Loughborough with the lengthy combined
goods set. (2.8mB)
Standard 2 4-6-0 78019 leaves Loughborough on a murky Saturday
morning, putting on a good show for the gallery.
(2.8mB)
Mail by Rail Gala 28/29 July 2007
An enjoyable "Mail by Rail" Gala on the GCR which took place in beautiful weather.
On Saturday I joined up with
Clive Hanley and
Cliff Jones to form a full tedium of
accountants. You can see their pictures of the event via the links. Cliff
livened the atmosphere with his fall-guy impersonations but whenever he did
this, Clive was never far away with his all seeing camera. We were later joined by the
ever-witty John Marriot who is always ready with a punch-line whatever the
conversation.
We also bumped into superstar lady photographer
Dee Davison surrounded by her minders
Henry Elliott ,
Graham and Gordon . Dee recently achieved the
accolade of centrefold in a well-known magazine. She also had a second photo published in
Heritage Railway....wait a minute, you didn't think.... oh no!!
I also passed some time with John Martin who was poised outside Quorn for the
mail drop and
Brian Burrows later joined us very briefly at
Quorn.
A series of impressive performances by Standard 2 78019 on the
mail run. (3.5mB)
Editor's note: would the person responsible for swiping the
"Irish Mail" headboard as the train passed through Quorn Station please give it back
immediately!
48305 hauls the wind-cutters towards Woodthorpe Bridge on
Sunday morning. (2.4mB)
29/7/07 4141 passes Swithland Reservoir: As I packed my gear
away, after filming the 9:15 Loughborough departure from Beeches Road Bridge, a
lady asked me whether it had been the green engine which had just left. She explained
that she lived next to the railway and, whenever she put out her washing, the
green engine would invariably come past and pour filthy black smoke all over it.
The others were ok, it was just the green engine that emitted black smoke.
Although I listened sympathetically, I had no idea what she meant.
(1.9mB)
Standard 2 78019 passes an overgrown Kinchley Lane with the wind-cutters
late on Saturday afternoon. (1.7mB)
28/7/07: a profusion of wild flowers have grown in the
embankment north of Quorn. If you look carefully you can see 48305 passing
through. The 8F put up a lively performance as she sought to make up some of the
time lost after 4141's problems. (3.0mB).
Editors Note: digital photographers will be
familiar with the effect that 'busy' scenery has on the file sizes of their
pictures, the software finding compression of these scenes difficult. In the
case of wmv
files the file size is fixed so in these circumstances the quality degrades. I
have therefore chosen to double the file size of this clip in order to preserve
quality, although you may wonder why I bothered!
28/7/07: 4141 struggles towards Quorn with the 9:15. As she
passed she splattered both myself and my trusty and beloved camcorder with dirty
water! The engine was failed at Quorn and towed back to Loughborough by a
diesel. The problem was short-lived and she re-appeared on her next turn. (3.6mB)
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