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Return of the Cotton Mill Express

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door neildimmer, 23 sep 2009.

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  1. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    It is probably the easiest place as the whole train can be turned there off normal running lines.
     
  2. Steamage

    Steamage Part of the furniture

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    Provisional times are available on UKsteam.info. Looks like the train is turning at Castleford mid-afternoon, as previously suggested.
     
  3. ADB968008

    ADB968008 Guest

    If there's photographers out there i'll be on the trip and can post a couple of times / location as we reach various points on the trip if thats of use...
     
  4. bobbler

    bobbler Member

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    Does anyone know why UK Steam has crossed out Huddersfield Copy Pit Blackburn?
     
  5. noelist

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    because originally it was thought to be going up copy pit twice. due to RTC web site route wording.
     
  6. pete12000

    pete12000 Member

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    It was originally planned to go up Copy Pit twice, you could join the train at Hudds' for the first circle and leave at Hudds' on the second.
     
  7. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Now sold out according to RTC website

    Hopefully they will run more this year

    Neil
     
  8. Swiss Toni

    Swiss Toni Well-Known Member

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    I thought it was only going round once.
     
  9. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    It is now but the original plan was Vic to Blackburn twice then direct back to Preston.
     
  10. Swiss Toni

    Swiss Toni Well-Known Member

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    It was the wording of the post from pete12000 that was confusing.
     
  11. Jeff Albiston

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    Lets hope so. The Cotton Mill does seem rather popular with Joe Public, even when Past Time ran about 8 or 9 of them before they went bust.

    If weather stays fair, it will be Lydgate for me.
     
  12. pete12000

    pete12000 Member

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    To clarify my earlier post, the train was originally booked to pick up passengers at Hudds' at 12.20 on the first loop, and set down at Hudds' at 15.20 on the second.

    I bought my ticket on that basis.
     
  13. ADB968008

    ADB968008 Guest

    waiting at lancaster, just announced a delay,apparently not left carnforth yet, problems with the 'unit' :) apparently.
    also trains between wigan and preston are apparently delayed, dont know if this will affect our train.
    though two drs 37's on flask just went through to entertain us all.
     
  14. belle1

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    Thanks for the update, I was just about to leave the house, time for a quick brew then!

    Neil.
     
  15. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Thanks for the update, should be in for some brisk running then. Correct me if I'm wrong, but was there not a problem before when 46115 deputised on the Cotton Mill. Nothing to do with WCRC if I remember. It resulted in Albert really going for it up to Diggle....
     
  16. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Thanks for update
    Has it left Carnforth yet anyone know?

    Neil
     
  17. ADB968008

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    apparently loco is back on the train, but not left carnforth. rytc are good at keepimg us informed, which is good as it's a bit cold and everyone is piled in the buffet.

    my guess is 0945 based on the board.but its a guess.
     
  18. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Thanks for keeping us updated, hope for more during the day

    Neil
     
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    wcmlbls1846 Well-Known Member

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    46115 dep Carnforth 0925.

    AN
     
  20. ADB968008

    ADB968008 Guest

    0935 dep lancaster, 83minutes late
     
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