Winter CME's, February 2012.

After the great performances of 45305 on the Cumbrian Mountain Expresses, does anyone know why the engine no longer appears to carry the nameplates of 'Alderman AE Draper'

 

Finally got my shot loaded on Flickr

Oliver Cromwell Storms Grayrigg | Flickr - Photo Sharing!


STEVE

 

Are there any chances of a diesel being put on the back of 70013's run to assist this Saturday due to fire risk?

 

I'm not sure to be honest. I had read in a few places and also saw that the diesel was helping on the back of the Auld Reekie going up Shap last Saturday due to fire risk.

 

There has been a fair few moorland fires in Wales of late with the local fire crews working overtime, so I would say fire risk is now a very real issue. Given the continuing dry conditions and abundance of dead undergrowth from last year, this time of year can cause real issues.

 

Large grass fire on the moors above Rochdale today

Fire crews tackle major grass fire near Scout Moor windfarm | Rochdale Observer - menmedia.co.uk

 

Footage of 70013 near Greenholme and Scout Green and Barron Wood on the return . Steve 70013 on The Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express 31/3/12 - YouTube

 

Excellent as usual Steve
Thanks again for the updates,much appreciated
Henry

 

Thanks Henry , great to have our nice chats at Scout Green mate . Regards Steve

 

Footage of the return leg at Billington and Wilpshire Summit.

[video=youtube;NbTnjy3Z7s0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbTnjy3Z7s0[/video]

Hope you enjoy.

 

Two photos of 70013 at Lowgill heading north and then Low Frith in Mallerstang on the S&C :

Oliver Cromwell at Lowgill | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Oliver Cromwell at Low Frith, Mallerstang | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

Many thanks Ralph. It turned out there was a diesel on the back, I assume due to fire risk? I understand the hour late running heading north was an issue with a carriage?

 

12 Hours.....
330 Mile round trip
1 Photograph......


Ollie In The Pennines by JonathonAG, on Flickr

Worth it.......

 

Excellent photograph Jonathon.

 

Hi Guys,this my attempt of Oliver Cromwell storming up Langho Bank

Volcanic Steam | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Best Wishes Tony

 

Just back from this final WCME with Ollie in charge, which turned out to be another eventful day. First we had problems with the stock at Carnforth - appeared to be the POB coupling - then we were informed that, at Network Rail's insistance, we were going to have to take a diesel ( a 37) because of the high fire risk. So, after an hours extra wait in the loop we finally got the road at 12.22. I think the crews must have been told to take things easy as well because we had a leisurely ascent of Grayrigg followed by a fairly high speed run to Tebay and then a steady climb to Shap; the 37 on the back doing little more than shifting itself.

The stop at Carlisle was cut short so we could depart at booked time, we then had a steady climb to Ais Gill in some sunny but cool weather and the same on Wilpshire. All in all, a good day with Ollie but, by his own standards (!) a very subdued one.

Alan.

 

YAWN !!