Scarborough Spa Express 2013

Anyone know which steam engine's likely to be on next week'sSSE ?

 

There is not a day in the year that you could guarantee 100% against a lineside fire. Also there is never a day in the year that you could board a train, steam diesel or electric, and guarantee 100% that it would not break down. In life you have to accept that s--t happens. Reducing the risk is the answer. Let's not even mention steam charters during the winter months only. The result would be a repeat of last years monsoon. <BJ>

 

UK Steam has 46115 down to run again. Hoping the final 2 weeks of the train has another loco on it!

 

It's had another loco on it for most of the season, 47760! ;-)

 

Does anybody know if there is a pay on the day facility on the SSE. If there is and the weather is nice, I might take the old dear to the seaside.
That should be the kiss of death for 46115.

 

There has been in the past. A mate of mine did just that last year and was told one carriage was kept for POTD passengers.

 

Generally you wait in the Buffet car and are then told if seats are available further forward.
Or stay in the buffet.

 

Any news of whether there's a diesel in the formation today?

 

Yes, 47 on the rear ! Could be worse I suppose.

 

47760 is on the rear although neither loco were doing any work when I saw it this afternoon

 

read on a newsgroup lineside fire started at Malton, 47 now shoving

 

Anyone know why its 20+ late leaving york?

 

Passenger taken ill at York

 

Many thanks!

 

47 behind 46115 this morning.

 

Thanks. Another evening I won't bother going out then.

 

Is the SSE running today as Wakefield Kirkgate is closed at the moment to traffic due to cable theft?

update from Network rail problem fixed
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/56381.aspx

 

According to a facebook post 45699 is in full steam with 47760 at York so sounds like its working the train today

 

I usually do a trip on the SSE around August Bank Holiday but the threat of diesel involvement means my money will stay in my wallet pro tem.