S160 6046 Churnet Valley Railway

I think I need to make it clear that the S160 has fully working brakes and has had since its first test runs it was just unable to create its own air due to some delays with the air pump. The class 33 diesel was basically being used as an air compressor.

We certainly would not have used the S160 on a 1 in 40 gradient with no brakes fitted!

 

A good point. I was fully aware of that but I accept that others may not have been. 'Air compressor support vehicle' doesn't have the same ring as a DBT, though!

 

Chris did it go the midland railway in the end to use the wheel drop?

 

It must of, it's in this photo: P1030415 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I knew about it from some guys at West Shed but kept hush hush!

 

I see that 6046 is back in the yard at Cheddleton but not currently with its tender.

 

Whats left to do ?

 

The loco was in steam yesterday to test the air pump and to set the steam heat system.

I believe that the loco will be in steam again today to sign off the brake system followed by further running in over the weekend.

Subject to availability the loco will be in use on the Santa trains as well as the Cauldon Lowe specials between Christmas and New Year.

Regards

Chris

 

Almost there then...

 

S160 6046 on Santa's 1/12/12.

Flickr: 6046 CVR 1/12/12. - a set on Flickr
Youtube shots: S160 6046 on the Churnet Valley, 1st Dec '12. - YouTube

 

S160 6046 - CVR - 2/12/12 6046 CVR 2/12/12 - a set on Flickr