Spring/Summer/Autumn 2018 CMEs

Out of winter so due a new thread. Anyone heard what's running on Saturday? The letter was non-committal, 45690, 45699, or 35018.
Is 35018 favourite as it ran yesterday?

 

Terrific as the Jubilees performed during the winter, the passengers would surely be thrilled to find MN18 taking their train out of Carnforth on Saturday.

 

Will they save 35018 for the Dalesman's? The CME's being RTC, I don't think there is any issue with watering at Appleby, as the bill for takin water there goes to the promoter not the operator (according to Steam Railway at least).

 

35018 Saturday 12 May

 

35018 booked for today's CME but train held at Rugby due to cows on the line according to my mate on board. Possible divert via Coventry.

Edit : Not going via Coventry now.

 

On the move 52L.

 

My mate and his Canadian buddy are rather pleased with that bit of news.

 

Approx 45 down at Nuneaton

 

Hasn't 35005 done it since 35012? Or was that just over the S&C? Anyway, currently waiting in the Greyfriar in Preston.

 

35005 went over Shap on the 24th October 1998

 

Thought so. Thanks! A rarity up until now, nonetheless.

 

Let's hope they can get out of Carnforth at 1200. A good chance of a clear run, or at least to Penrith if they can. But I suppose running out of course Les Ross may run into traffic between Crewe and Carnforth, we shall see.

 

35018 an ACE engine in every way. I had most of my runs with it on the down ACE in 1962

 

In the loop at Carnforth, waiting, I assume for the passage of 2 x Pendo's and a TPE which has just left Preston.

 

Well, superb run. Around 39.4 minimum on Shap with 11 bogies. Going down hill like the proverbial. Safety valves lifting just before summit, too.

 

Yealand dismissed at 38; Milnthorpe 68; Oxenholme 59; Grayrigg Summit 52.1, 24m 42.78s out. 60 TSR after Low Gill. Torbay 73; start of 1 in 75 67; Scout Green 52; Climbing Summit, 37 1/4 40.7, 36 m 6.62s from Carnforth. No words needed!!!

 

Setting a new standard!

 

With arrival at Carlisle nearly one hour late, is there an amended departure time?