Cumbrian Mountain Express 21st August 2010

Just back from a great day behind the black beauty, but I must apologise to anyone subscribed to Text Alerts for my being a complete and utter numpty for failing to follow correct procedures so I understand most of my updates were not received. I hope that there was another member on board.
Perhaps it was getting up at 5.30 this morning / the medication / or just a senior moment -- or the same problem that the power box controller had in sending us wrong line after Edge Hill.
Amazing that after being almost an hour late at Wigan, a reduced stop at Preston and no Barton Loop meant we were only a few minutes down by the time we arrived at Carnforth for water.
Great run then to Carlisle, and back over the S&C, with about on time return at Lime St.
Once again apologies for my senior moment.

 

This evening @ Garswood.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApA6wxeg6V0

 

Photo of the Duchess at Gregson lane near Preston

http://www.flickr.com/photos/garstangpost/4914903333/#

Hope you like the photo
best wishes
Tony

 

Thanks, Austin. I love your video, and the thought occurs to me that if we had known what was going to happen we could both have done the two locations!

Richard

 

thanks Ralph. I must remember to pay more attention to what's going on, he he.

 

A little late, but here's some onboard footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYfqTjhyK20