D9016 / 55016 Gordon

Damn. This is passing near me. I've never seen a 68 in the flesh, that and a Deltic together would be quite a sight. Curse this working for a living. Someone get photos!

 

Due Horbury Jct. 14:59

 

As of 12:40 it's still sitting at Grosmont.

 

Departed 12:42, a mere 97 late.

 

Arrived safely at Crewe around midnight.

 

According to RTT it arrived at Crewe H.S. at 19:35.

 

Video posted on FB, shows midnight, RTT probably right....

 

Not really Deltic related but interesting that LSL are using DRS to do the movement, good to see a further player in the market.

 

Either way, it was later than scheduled. I wonder if Victor got to see her in the dark.

 

Martin also mentions training 18 GBRF drivers as well to operate them.

 

No, doesn't do for old folk to be out after dark round these parts.

 

is that because they cant remember the way home? or because they scare people , jumping out of the shadows, asking, Where am i?

 

That owld Jag wont have satnav, so no way to follow his footsteps home.....

Only joking @Victor

 

Mrs V would have to come get him, Then, he's really in trouble, bet he sobers up very quickly when she's donutting in the local Asda car park

 

Don't say that,she might see this and it'll give her ideas..........she's daft enough to try it. There is something wrong with that woman when she gets control of the car.........

 

In an incident many years ago which prompted me to get winter tyres for the BMW, I very nearly did indulge in said practice on the four-lane section of the A1(M) near Peterborough...

 

Ton up granny, just dont let her have a go at the controls of either Deltic,

 

At the same time did you get that rarest of BMW retro-fits... indicators that work?

 

Get saving @Victor

http://www.52atours.com/2018-tours.html

 

Yes, I've seen it and in todays market IMO it's a very decent price. Maybe York to KX, a Deltic stomping ground, what's not to like.