Scarborough Spa Express 2011

Had a ride down to Wakefield Westgate to see Mr. Rileys mighty 5. Very well turned out and well loaded. Most of you will not know that HMP Wakefield (top security nick) is next to the station and after the 5's performance struggling away from the uphill standing start, the inmates were inconvenienced and disturbed from their slumbers.
Bye 'ell, that 5 is a fine machine, it dug deep ( a bit of very skillful handling) and got the heavy train away, eventually, in fine style. :thumb:

 

A plethora of "human rights claims" then

From info from gen gen groups it seems there is some major signalling failure around the Leeds area and 1z24 has a high chance of being capped at York! We'll see, you know what gen groups can be like.

 

45407 passed Church Fenton on time...

 

Shot a video this lunchtime of the train passing Bolton Percy for Colton jcn and unlike last weeks almost silent movie of the Flyer - this one has Loco noise (well apart from the first few seconds !)

Link here = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVPhYmSK7Z8

 

Next week I will go to Wrenthorpe, but tonight went down to Westgate to see 5407. Lots going on because of power failures I think and the stopper to Huddersfield was cancelled due to a signalling problem!
Anyway, the SSE was on time and just as enjoyable to watch as last week.

Photo at http://cl.ly/0O1o2c231p2d120d2V3N

 

Afternoon all

I wonder if anyone could tell me how likely it is that I will be able to buy a 'walk on' ticket for the circle on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning? Confused also by the fare - WCRC website says £19 but then the minimum booking fee is £2.75 - does that apply to the walk on fare as well?

 

The train last week was moderately accommodated from what I'd seen so I don't think you'll have too much trouble...

 

"Scots Guardsman" drifting through Leeds.

http://www.stuartbrown.me.uk/cpg/displayimage.php?pos=-1940

 

I'm sure they'll find something. :yawn:

That area of Leeds is a disgrace when compared to the modern city in the background.

 

I hope you've checked your car! There may be bits missing now...

 

I could never work out why Stuart of all people gets stick about his phots when some other peoples are poorly framed, overexposed or constantly at the same location, i'd certainly be happy if i took phots that good all the time.

 

Stuart youll be getting pulled to bits for not wearing the right clothes when you go photting next, pal

 

Nice fencing :bolt:

When I saw Martin's comment I expected the "Old A1" shot

Well you did say someone would find something eep:

 

The Spa Express passing Towthorpe this lunchtime (two frames from a wind affected video clip not yet uploaded)
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more here = http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldsteam/sets/72157627340828890/with/6002588256/

 

Thats an interesting view indeed with all kinds of landmarks, another quality picture stuart..

 

A few more of SG from today at Little Fenton and near Seamer on the outward run and at Fairburn Ings this evening

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27848870@N02/6003132841

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27848870@N02/6003678754

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27848870@N02/6003133329


Good shot Stuart BTW - many a happy Sunday morning in my teens spent jumping over the wall at the back of Holbeck shed to "cab" a class 45 or 47

 

Thanks for the advice - had a ride around the new circle yesterday evening - fare was £18. Have to say that I didn't enjoy this loop as much as the Harrogate one - some slow running and a lot of waiting for signals. I'm sure WCRC know their market though as their were a lot more families decanting than I recall in previous years. Lovely noise from 46115 coming out of Wakefield.

 

Clip from 2 locations yesterday lunchtime here (not my best I'm afraid)
= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fowqM6NZpoU