The Scarborough Spa Express 2015

After the disastrous 2014 season when steam was banned on the eastern region, 2015's Scarborough Spa season will only be running for 3 days on the week of Tue 27th to Thu 29th October, Of the 3 days I will be going on Wed 28th's Run and because I was one of the passengers booked on one of the 2014 trains iv got a ticket free of charge.

Question is what engine will be picked for the trips, hoping for 45690 Leander to be chosen as I haven't travelled behind her yet (I should've had her in January of this year on the WCME but she was taken off the tour due to mechanical issues). Either her or 48151 as the 8f hasn't been out on a tour in 2015 yet. 44932's under overhaul so she's out of the question, iv had 46115 on 2 occasions this year & I travelled behind 45699 on the ill fated NWCE in Jul when she ran hot at Llandudno.

Just over 3 weeks till the rather small season kicks off, cross fingers 2016 goes back to normal.

 

Timings released

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/sea...7/0600-2000?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt&toc=WR

 

E.C.S Working on Monday from Carnforth to York - Hellifield 12.30-13.24, times on realtime trains

 

Has anybody any idea what loco. is going to be used this week? The Carnforth - York move is on for tomorrow.

 

At a guess, the red one.

 

Anybody know if they allow walk ons please ?

 

See WCRC website: http://www.westcoastrailways.co.uk/scarborough-spa-express/scarborough-spa-express-dates.cfm

Some seats are available to ‘Pay on the Day’. However, these operate on a first come first served basis and cannot be guaranteed or pre-booked. These seats can be purchased on the day from the guard at your chosen station.

 

You're right, engine and coaching stock are on the way!

Prices look excellent too!

 

Gordon driving and no diesel pushing Grrrrreat

 

According to RTT it's at Hellifield 16-37 - 17-50.

 

Yes, it has been retimed:
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U63914/2015/10/26/advanced

 

Can anyone confirm which kettle is on this please?

 

Galatea with 47245.

HTH

Andrew N

 

Thanks, I wasn't expecting a duff with it

 

Footage of the ECS with 45699 at Clapham .

 

This Jub seems to be using a hell of a lot of diesel !!!

 

Now Ralphie, look at my post date and time and, 'where in the world am I '

 

That location at Clapham has to be one of the best in the north scenically, along with Mallerstang. Shame for the punters the ECS has seen the best of the weather this week.

 

I'm actually at a water stop at Bootham, with a very loud 47 up my backside, save you worrying. Lol