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(UK) Diesel Footplate Experience - 40145
26th June 2006

Today was a Diesel Footplate Experience day where members of the public can drive a loco with coaches on the ELR. Keep checking the ELR website for other dates for future Footplate Driving Experiences.

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Stephen, Michael and David in The Trackside Bar waiting to be served lunch after having driven 40145. After this they were given a tour of the Diesel, Carriage and Steam Shed.
Stephen, Michael and David in The Trackside Bar waiting to be served lunch after having driven 40145. After this they were given a tour of the Diesel, Carriage and Steam Shed.
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2006-06-26 12:32:23
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Micheal Briggs, David Swarbrick and Stephen Walton next to 40145 after the final run back into Bury from Ramsbottom
Micheal Briggs, David Swarbrick and Stephen Walton next to 40145 after the final run back into Bury from Ramsbottom
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2006-06-26 12:10:09
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Micheal Briggs, David Swarbrick and Stephen Walton next to 40145 after the final run back into Bury from Ramsbottom
Micheal Briggs, David Swarbrick and Stephen Walton next to 40145 after the final run back into Bury from Ramsbottom
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2006-06-26 12:09:57
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Micheal Briggs, David Swarbrick and Stephen Walton next to 40145 after the final run back into Bury from Ramsbottom
Micheal Briggs, David Swarbrick and Stephen Walton next to 40145 after the final run back into Bury from Ramsbottom
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2006-06-26 12:09:46
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Having stopped at Summerseat the train gets underway again with Michael at the controls.
Having stopped at Summerseat the train gets underway again with Michael at the controls.
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2006-06-26 12:00:28
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Entering into BrooksBottom Tunnel
Entering into BrooksBottom Tunnel
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2006-06-26 11:58:02
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Chris Guntripp watches the road ahead.
Chris Guntripp watches the road ahead.
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2006-06-26 11:57:26
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Chris Guntripp instructs Michael at the controls of the class 40
Chris Guntripp instructs Michael at the controls of the class 40
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2006-06-26 11:57:22
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Michael Briggs was next in line to take the 40 to Ramsbottom and back.
Michael Briggs was next in line to take the 40 to Ramsbottom and back.
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2006-06-26 11:56:34
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Stephen Walton was second to take the controls of 40145
Stephen Walton was second to take the controls of 40145
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2006-06-26 10:20:54
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First to have a go at driving was David Swarbrick.
First to have a go at driving was David Swarbrick.
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2006-06-26 09:16:35
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View from cab of 40145 whilst waiting ground signal to clear so we could go into the station and couple to the stock on platofrm 3.
View from cab of 40145 whilst waiting ground signal to clear so we could go into the station and couple to the stock on platofrm 3.
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2006-06-26 08:28:41
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40145 waits at the signal at Castlecroft to go and pick its train up.
40145 waits at the signal at Castlecroft to go and pick its train up.
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2006-06-26 08:27:54
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Chris Guntripp was the driver and instructor for the day.
Chris Guntripp was the driver and instructor for the day.
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2006-06-26 08:26:39
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Warship D832 and 47402 sit on Castlecroft Shed
Warship D832 and 47402 sit on Castlecroft Shed
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2006-06-26 07:50:48
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D335 leaves Castlecroft for duties elsewhere on the railway.
D335 leaves Castlecroft for duties elsewhere on the railway.
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2006-06-26 07:47:50
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