The Tynesider, 24 November 2012

Pathing was probably an issue at such short notice. Still, let's hope all goes well.

Mark

 

No. 9 was past Colton Jn about 0955, 14' late. Foggy and box on rear.

 

A quick clip from Colton this morning, such a shame there was so much fog about.

Video Available Here

 

The first time we get an excursion on the ECML at the right time for the light and what happens..............we get fogged in.

Well at least you can't see the diesel on the back! :lol:

Seen HERE at Costa del Colton.

 

I see and hear she's still got that blow from the r/h cylinder.

 

Mobbed at King's Cross:

The Tynesider | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianwylie/8214411610/in/photostream/lightbox/

Will add more photos later but don't think there will be any shortage!

 

And you seriously think it's that easy to do just like that?

I noticed that, I wonder why it's not been resolved? Not a major issue but still, although she's still running on this trip today thankfully for those on board.

 

And you seriously think it's that easy to do just like that?

if it was the Royal train they would, but if too hard just cancel the whol;e trip, I aint bothered, a non-event anyway

 

But it's not the Royal Train is it, clearly a rediculous thing to say under the circumstances of this trip but carry on with your more important stuff!

 

Not really worth getting out of bed for!

 

Any steam on the Mainline is worth getting out of bed for.

 

An A4 on the up main is always worth getting out of bed for. Lovely light. A couple of pints down the Peel afterwards?

 

My King's Cross photos so far. Not the best but bearing in mind the weather I was happy to get home with my camera still working!

Steam At King's Cross - a set on Flickr

Edited to add - a full 12 photos now included in the above set.

 

The restart from Retford up Gamston Bank was always going to be something special and No 9 did not disappoint those that stood at the crossing halfway up the climb. The mist cleared in time so we could see the A4 at full speed on her old stamping ground....superb.

No 9 at Gamston crossing Retford | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Thanks for looking...Simon

Zenfolio | Simon Lathlane

 

That's nice. An A4 in its majesty.

 

Thanks for the comment Spamcan81 much appreciated.....Simon.

Zenfolio | Simon Lathlane

 

Out of interest what locomotive took over from number 7?
Does anyone know if it is still at Heaton or if it has gone back to NYMR?

 

I think 1 o'clock is well late enough to get up but it was awful weather and somebody decided to put UOSA on the fast, rather unexpectedly 60009 Union of South Africa on the Tynesider 24/11/2012 - YouTube John

 

In fairness I was at work til 6am and didn't get home til 7.30. Sadly no beer Ian, went to the exhibition, went home and cooked dinner, then back to work again!

 

Got it a Finsbury Park twice, after getting up early from Birmingham:Railway Touring Company The Tynesider - YouTube