Cumbrian Mountain Express 20th June

Not far off now, anyone know which engine's likely to be working this?

 

If all is now well 46115 would be a decent bet.

 

With the black 5 down south what steam loco will be pulling this trip,jube or scot ??

 

The most recent evidence suggests the scot is in better shape than the jub which was last seen returning to Carnforth from Norfolk with an apparent lh cylinder problem. If it was fit it would have been an option for the Duchy instead of 44932 being a class 6.
In the absence of anything contradictory the recent scot test run seems to have been a success so the better bet for the CME.

 

44932 was chosen for the Duchy because gauging had already been done for Black Fives for GBVI - posted in seperate thread by West Coast driver.

 

Fair point, wasn't aware that info had been provided from a reliable source. May the speculation continue, maybe the CME will be double headed!

 

Duplicate threads now for the Cumbrian Mountain Express on the 20th,

Mods should they be merged?

 

Been told from a very reliable source that 46115 is the engine for Thursdays CME .

 

Good-oh. I was wondering if it would be 44932, given her recall from Bristol.

 

Has anyone seen 46115 going over Shap today?

 

I assume that it has even been confirmed that it was/is 46115

 

46115 sounding magic near Grayrigg and on time , video to follow later . Steve

 

Thanks Steve. What does the stock look like?

 

Maroon if I remember right .

 

46115 passing Cotehill on the return:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/iancawthorne/9092656507/

 

Impossible for me to chase trains in the fells at present, so I'm looking forward to another of your superb videos Steve.

Cheers

alan

 

Footage of The Scot Climbing Wilpshire Bank.



Hope you enjoy.

 

Footage of 46115 near Hayfell bridge on the outward leg and Birkitt common on the return leg

 

great footage mr smith and mr thompson

 

Thank you for the much appreciated comment .