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    The Royal Duchy Tour

    LMS Princess Coronation Class No: 6233 ‘Duchess of Sutherland’ with 47813 on the rear is seen passing through Totnes working the 1Z37 16.05 Par to Bristol Temple Meads ‘The Royal Duchy’ tour on the 21st August 2022.

    6233 ‘Duchess of Sutherland by Colin Wallace, on Flickr
    Railway Photography - Steam Train Photos
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    #2
    Great one Colin, glad you were able to get there.
    Trev

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      #3
      Excellent. Seems to be a favourite spot of yours!
      Bob


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        #4
        Excellent work Colin.
        7D, 400D, EF-S 15-85 f3.5/5.6, EF 100 f2.8 USM macro, Sigma 10-20 f4/5.6, Sigma 70-300 f4/5.6 APO, Sigma 50 f1.4, EF 28-90, EF 90-300, Sigma 150-600C, 430 EXll, Yongnuo 568 EX ll, Yongnuo Triggers, Yongnuo YN14-EX Ring Flash

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          #5
          Colin, a question. When these steam trains got a diesel loco at the rear, is the diesel pushing or is the steam pulling all of it. If they are both pulling and pushing, how do the diesel know when to stop.
          Just me having one of my thinks!
          Trev

          Equipment - According to the wife more than a Camera Shop got

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            #6
            Another fine shot Colin.
            Nigel

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              #7
              Really good image Colin. Well done!
              John Liddle

              Backwell, North Somerset - "Where the cider apples grow"

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                #8
                Just about the perfect railway shot.
                Excellent work Colin

                Cheers,
                John

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by bobowen View Post
                  Excellent. Seems to be a favourite spot of yours!
                  It's Totnes station, I live in Totnes and enjoy taking photos here.
                  Railway Photography - Steam Train Photos

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Trev B View Post
                    Colin, a question. When these steam trains got a diesel loco at the rear, is the diesel pushing or is the steam pulling all of it. If they are both pulling and pushing, how do the diesel know when to stop.
                    Just me having one of my thinks!
                    Trev, Usually the diesel on the rear is just there in case the steam loco breaks down. During the hot weather, the diesel would be running to help the steam loco not have any problems due to the hot weather. I have no idea how the diesel train knows when to stop.
                    Railway Photography - Steam Train Photos
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                      #11
                      Thank you all for your nice replies.
                      Railway Photography - Steam Train Photos

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                        #12
                        Just love this, absolutely super.
                        I’ve used this photo in my ‘story time’ see the post in the EOS Pub forum.
                        Rose

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                          #13
                          Great shot

                          Trev: As Colin said the diesel is provided for insurance to ensure a breakdown can be rescued immediately and got out of the way of following and much faster scheduled services as the consequences of a failure on a busy mainline are considerable. It's likely that the diesel provides just enough of a shove to compensate for its extra weight.

                          Also, in times of long dry weather there is the risk of lineside fires caused by an engine throwing out hot coals while climbing so the diesel gives a gentle shove in order that the steam engine doesn't need to be working as hard. This summer a number of preserved railways suspended steam operations for just this reason.

                          There's also those winter excursions when the coaching stock isn't equipped for steam heating so the diesel (or generator in the steam engine's support coach) is there to provide electrical power.

                          Cheers,
                          John

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