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Cumbrian Mountain Express - April 12th

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Big Al, Apr 5, 2012.

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  1. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    Thanks for sharing Steve. Looks like a case of 'steady as she goes' then but it is really good to see something Southern over Shap after all this time, even if it's at a modest pace.
     
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  2. Linesider

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    34067 also ran a northbound tour over the S&C in May 2008 without assistance. But, first southbound spamcan since 1988 I think, and first ever on Shap? :)
     
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    The 1948 Locomotive Exchanges saw MN 35017 work Euston - Carlisle during the trials and I think WC 34004 was routed via the WCML when moving north for the Perth - Inverness part of the trials.
     
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    Tangmere climbs Shap
    Henry
     

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    Great work fellahs in some appalling conditons - thanks for posting :thumb:
     
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    Certainly in the right place at the summit Steve, very surprised to see a couple of slips there, can't say I've ever seen that before.
     
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    Another video which contains the following warning:

    "I'm not 100% at the moment and shouldn't really have ventured out, but it was Tangmere, so both shots (on Shap and at Aisgill) had to be from easy reach spots where I could film from next to the car. Not the best locations or filming and a bit unsatisfactory all round but - I did see Tangmere tackle Shap! Thanks to all involved with running this trip."

    That should put all but the hardy or curious!

    34067 Tangmere on The Cumbrian Mountain Express - 12/04/2012 - YouTube

    Chris
     
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    Thanks Ralph , I seem to be in the right place a lot lately , perhaps I am a jinx ! .
     
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    Some great footage and photos posted and thanks for sharing them. I see the weather was "changeable" on the S&C again... :rain:

    Neil.
     
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  15. jane

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    i would like to say a big thank-you for a great day out although not the loco i booked for i still enjoyed it
    the driver on way out i understand has never drove tangmere before he did very well to recover from the 2 slip's on shap and kept her going well done.
    all the best
    jane ;
     
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    She was certainly struggling a bit on Shap, as Chris's and Austin's videos show, but was making good progress on Aisgill despite the appalling weather..
     
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    Hmm, maybe not struggling Ralph but certainly plodding and going about her business. WC certainly made her do some work with putting 12 on the drawbar for the run yesterday!
     
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    Great pics/vids all!

    Sooner or later that greaser at Scout Green will catch something out in a big way.
     
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