Yorkshire Coast Express 11/05/22

Does anyone know if there is a problem with 46100 as it seems to have been stuck at Guide Bridge for ages
Thanks
Neil

 

Thought it might be that just seemed to be talking a long time
Thanks
Neil

 

We got told by a network rail engineer at Hyde North that there was an electrical fault with the Scot and the 47 was being run round. Only for 10 minutes later the Scot to appear without said 47 on the front...

 

I went over to York this afternoon to see 46100 Royal Scot with the Yorkshire Coast Express
Running about 50 minutes late
Seen here at York
46100 Royal Scot departs from York to Scarborough 50 minutes late with the Yorkshire Coast Express 11th May 2022
https://tinyurl.com/46ev5vj6

Neil

 

Does anyone have visions of the 47 being sold a dummy by the Scot, and the 47 chasing with the driver shaking his fist out of the window, and sniggering from the Scot's footplate.

 

Not the best of my snaps 46100 coming through Mirfield Station 8 mins late
Davo 56F

 

Drifting through Sowerby Bridge earlier this evening with the return working.

 

46100 on Todmorden viaduct tonight.

 

Seconds before the sun disappeared completely No. 46100 'Royal Scot' Powers over Gauxholme Viaduct.

 

Good to see the network infrastructure in such a good state of repair - a sagging viaduct with a veritable jungle of greenery growing out of it does make you wonder if Network Rail is fit for purpose. But hey - what do I know about railway civil engineering?

Peter

 

I thought exactly the same!

 

Gauxholme Video.

 

46100 looking superb at Jeffrey Bog near Kirkham Abbey running 60 minutes late.

 

Passing Ravensthorpe


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By mid-afternoon the frequent, percussive showers of the morning had given way to strong sunshine interrupted only briefly by the odd cloud that was quickly swept away by the stiff westerly wind. Despite a delayed departure from Scarborough the train appeared to be on course for a reasonably "on-time" passage along the Calder Valley. After ruling out a few potential locations I settled on Walsden (again). A leisurely drive through Bacup then over the hill saw me arrive at Walsden around 25 minutes before the train was due. As it was currently running around 10L, make that 35ish.

I gathered up my bits and pieces and made my way over the footbridge to the eastbound platform, pausing only briefly to talk with a familiar face who was waiting to photograph the train from the bridge. I set up at the east end of the platform and waited. A check on RTT showed that the 10L at Sowerby Bridge had become 20L at Mytholmroyd (an eastbound service was also delayed). It was pleasant enough sheltered from the wind by the steep hills, the same hills behind which the sun had long vanished. RTT showed the train through Todmorden (16L) and only a short time later the 3 cylinder beat could be heard approaching, then steam in the trees and 46100 appeared on the curve. Working hard, nice grey exhaust and moving quickly up the 1/182. She flashed by, under the footbridge where a group of people had gathered, then into Winterbutlee Tunnel. The carriages followed and finally the tail lights of 47.501 - gone but not forgotten. 43 mph, 16L and as far as I could tell no help from the diesel.

Back home by the quicker route, over Copy Pit and pick up the M65 just west of Rosegrove (also gone but not forgotten). As I joined the motorway I was treated to a wonderful golden sunset. Home at 21:10. Laden with my camera and tripod, Diego (a neighbour's cat) saw his chance and was through the front door before me. A couple of minutes later Mrs W returned from her (successful) owl spotting walk. I settled down in my chair to watch the football, a cup of tea in my hand and a cat on my knee - what a good way to end the day.

 

It's pretty much everywhere these days, very sad.

 

One from yesterday..........

"The Yorkshire Coast Express", 11/05/22.