Cumbrian Mountain Express 22nd May '13

Looks promising, assuming Galatea's loaded test run was succesful...

 

Rumour line side today was No.9 in the frame for this one.

 

Hope so!

 

I'll try and get a late booking if it is!

 

Looked at the times and it seems like an extended day compared to the winter runs. They were weekend of course.

 

The weekday runs last year started ealier. Andy " The Man " Talyor advised that the later path is not available during the week.

 

Hope they don't overdo the run on Saturday.

 

Sorry, Sunday.

 

Just had a note from RTC to say it's Sutherland Wednesday.

 

I wonder if that means 45699 is going to Blackpool for Compass instead of 48151? Or maybe the load on Wednesday is too big for such a "new" Jubilee unassisted?

 

Always get the diesel on the back to push it around...

Takes cover!!!!!!

 

Enthusiasts may have Galatea or the Scot, however Sutherland is nothing to Sneeze about. Here She comes Shap!

 

It was meant tongue in cheek.....

 

Thought I should post in here and make this thread more about the summer CME's in general?

The run for 27th May, Monday, Worcester - Carlisle, was advertised as out via Shap and back via the S&C with a pickup at Preston in both directions ( however, suspect return Preston pickup was to be as per usual CME practice, Blackburn on return ). However, timings have surfaced on RTT :

Outward 1Z55 : http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50677/2013/05/27/advanced
Return 1Z56 : http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50673/2013/05/27/advanced

And as shown, the out is now via the S&C and return via Shap. On the out, there are no stops between Crewe and Hellifield, and a 5Z54 is showing for Carnforth Steamtown to Hellifield - http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50674/2013/05/27/advanced

It does mean thought, that there is no Preston stop or accomodating stops in place.

 

With 46233 up for the 22nd run is it likely to layover at Carnforth for the Monday 27th turn as well? Can't see a move for 60009 listed as yet and it was needing attention after the Cath Ex according to reports.

 

Jonathan, thanks for that info; I have started a separate thread for the 27th CME.

 

According to RTT 46233 is now running from Farington Junc., back to Butterley not Carnforth.


http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50605/2013/05/22/advanced