Scarborough Spa Express 2023

Thanks Idris. My hearing isn't the best but you're right, glad I wasn't travelling in it.

 

Unfortunately Steve yet another example from the 'Sod you I've got my shot' brigade who seem determined to bugger it up for the rest of us

 

Well done Harry , in loosing me into the scenery. Apologies again as that’s my no no normally arriving late but these things happen ☹️

 

Agreed about the wheel flat. As for the steam leak, it's not very clear in some of the videos, but around 2:30 in bodorganboys' videothe steam seems to be coming from the front of the cylinder rather than from the pipe that leads from the drain cock. What do you call the valve that relieves excessive pressure?

 

Could be piston packing

 

That was my first thought, but it looks as if it's coming from the front of the cylinder, not the back where there's a gland.

 

Bing Crosby made a record about that, "Piston Packin Mama".

 

Have you any information on what's allocated to the SSE on 3rd August? Thanks.

 

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46115 Scots Guardsman again? for SSE on Thursday 3rd?

 

Train is still not even entered Carnforth station as yet.

 

Tree fell on overheads and went on fire between Skipton and Bingley 1750 yesterday. Freight put in Hellifield loop and still there now waiting driver.

 

Looks like a variety of problems. A train must have failed between Cononley and Keighley as 1Z99 was dispatched this morning to rescue. Now reporting as 5Z99 at Keighley. Freight stuck at Hellifield loop preventing water being taken. Electrics having issues between Skipton and Keighley. I’ll be very surprised if it runs.

 

Galatea in platform at Carnforth ready to leave.On the move now.

 

Underway 85 late. Bets on how late in to Scarborough?! I’d be well annoyed if it wasn’t retimed to give more time in Scarborough. Especially having stood on Carnforth station for 90 mins!

 

The freight has left Hellifield Goods Loops so water can be taken. Services are running between Skipton and Leeds with some delays as can be expected. I understand anyone being frustrated at a lengthy wait to board but credit should be given to all involved in repairing the damage and getting trains moving again including the freight. The SSE should still be a good day out!

 

From my experience of late running tours I would be surprised as if the TOC asks the NR answer is usually "booked time" for understandable reasons.

 

Going well through Cononley. Heard from a long way away, wish I was on board!