Cumbrian Mountain Express - April 12th

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?

 

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.

 

Tangmere climbs Shap
Henry

 

with thanks to all involved with this tour, here's my footage

SR 34067 Tangmere The Cumbrian Mountain Express 12 Apr 12. - YouTube

 

Two pics of Tangmere arriving at Carlisle Citadel and then departing Carlisle at Durranhill

Tangmere arriving at Carlisle Citadel | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Tangmere leaving Carlisle at Durranhill | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

I thought yesterdays weather was bad but this afternoon was even worse! :violin:

Near Tebay in the morning.

In the rain at Dent in the afternoon. :rain:

 

3 pics from the southbound run, from the rain at Ais Gill to full sun at Hoghton - Zenfolio | TODAYS RAILWAY SCENE by Phil Metcalfe | Mainline Steam 2012 | A day that a location was needed near the car!! 34067 heads past Ais Gill with the CME on 12.4.12.

 

Video from Shap Wells and Birkett Common;

34067 - The Cumbrian Mountain Express - 12.4.12 - YouTube

 

Great work fellahs in some appalling conditons - thanks for posting :thumb:

 

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

 

Thanks Ralph , I seem to be in the right place a lot lately , perhaps I am a jinx ! .

 

Some great footage and photos posted and thanks for sharing them. I see the weather was "changeable" on the S&C again... :rain:

Neil.

 

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 ;

 

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!

 

3 pictures from the returning CME along the straight mile between Clitheroe & Whalley @ Barrow

Cumbrian Mountain Express - 2012 - DSC 12123 - Steaming Around the North

John

 

Great pics/vids all!

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

 

Great stuff and trespassing sheep wrong side of fence. They will get us a bad name!