Scarborough Spa Express 2016

More prosaically, suppose for the sake of argument Galatea was failed on return to York last night. That gives maybe 12 hours overnight to do a deal between WCR and NRM, get FS in position, ready and FTR tested. With the best will in the world that's tight.

Any more news re if/when Leander might be setting off?
Edit--just re-read above posts which say Galatea was failed this morning.

 

Agreed, was not really suggested as an option just a curiosity as to whether it had been considered as a contingency measure in the planning stages but discounted.

 

The Jacobite engines have an enviable reliability record in very challenging circumstances too so it can be done. Maybe worth reviewing what those loco owners do to achieve such availability and adopting any good practices?

 

Not circuitous enough I'm afraid I suppose it was 'a cunning plan' to avoid Kirkgate and stroll round Westgate without a care in the world. Well it didn't work, you were detected.
It isn't UK Border Force oop'ere, IT'S YORKSHIRE, nothing much gets in without we know about it.............

 

Answering my own question, path now up on RTT from Carnforth at 1800 York 2204.

 

Well this was yesterday evening, leaving Scarborough in the evening sun....

 

The 47 sounded well taking a firm hold out of Westgate this morning.

 

Didn't have a very good day chasing the SSE yesterday,my luck was out,but here's what I got anyway:

In the morning between Colton and Church Fenton,forging through the fog,audible for a long time before it passed!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mark-walker/30465172002/in/photostream/

Roaring away from Scarborough and through Seamer in the evening:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mark-walker/30465170542/in/photostream/

Cheers,
Mark

 

Leander has been supercharged, timed to run at 168mph!!!

 

Two atmospheric shots there Mark

 

Yeah you are probably right. Those with the most reliable engines must just be lucky ..........

 

Facebook says Leander definitely on tomorrow, Thursday


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Leander on the front and I'm in coach D!


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Thanks John,not what I'd gone out for but they came out better than expected

Today's effort from Wrenthorpe (Wakefield),of 45690 storming the climb,47802 not doing more than 20% of the work as it passed.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mark-walker/30480250542/in/dateposted/

 

13:20 and taking water outside YORK!


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Could hear a lot of slipping from my flat- presumably leaf-fall is now in full swing at Bootham. Might see if I can do a pay on the day for the Wakefield loop later on.

 

A couple of clips from today here in dull and windy conditions =

 

Leaving Scarborough this evening with a size 11 carbon footprint....