The Fellsman 2018

My video from the first 2018 Fellsman, has taken a while due to my computer not wanting to download from camera

 

A lovely sight and sound as 'Leander' heads today's 'Fellsman' through Bay Horse Mick Kelly driving, Bob Bullock firing and Roly Parker Guard



LMS 5XP Class 4-6-0 No. 45690 'Leander' crossing the River Ribble with the northbound 'Fellsman' to Carlisle later to fall victim to steaming problems

 

Leander now running light Hellifield - Carnforth, 47580 will take Fellsman to Lancaster. AN

 

After a lovely bright afternoon dark heavy cloud gathered over the fells about an hour beforeThe Fellsman was due. Then, about 10 minutes early this combination chuffed round the bend.

Could have been worse I suppose. At least the 47 wasn't maroon.

 

Pays to know when things go wrong

 

Was it "steaming problems" or possible "fire risk" ?

 

Image Resizer is your friend!

 

At first glance it looks like Santa is in the cab of the 47!!

 

Heading north without the escort, about 7 minutes late at Lunds.

 

Indeed, not quite the little helper Statesman and customers will want to see again but at least the Thunderbird was a Patriot

 

Some photos here of Leander arriving at Carnforth tonight. There was a lot of steam on the right hand side, seemingly from the injector. AN

https://andrewstransport.smugmug.com/Northwesttrains/North-West-trains-2018/i-Wmsbbcm

 

This was the same injector that was allegedly being a problem last week. Leander blew off repeatedly when stationary at Appleby - full boiler and full pressure or difficulty getting water in with the regulator closed? (or something else)?

 

So, a bit of a grunt northbound, though for me the reported steaming issues did play it's part and were most noticeable at Helwith and at Blea Moor in Steve's video. Enjoy

 

I can't understand the photting enthusiasts on here who turn their back on a WCRC train when it's not steam hauled Where are the pics of the Fellsman return which West Coast did all in their power to run after steam failure,Seems like there are some hypocrites on here who just want everything in their favour.

 

Superb stuff! I particularly like the final sequence

 

They all saw the weather forecast for the return path and 'did a Winskill!'

 

There's one a bit higher up this page. Here it is again. Nothing hypocritical of wanting things to go well, by the way.

 

Yes well done nothing wrong with diesels

 

Trust you lol

 

ROTFL