Winter Cumbrian Mountain Expresses 2014

Must have struggled to Ais Gill. RTT showing 48 late at Garsdale.

 

Only 10 on the VT Train and wasn't the stop at Tebay that day because of a lack of steam???

 

Footage of 45699 climbing Shap from Shap Wells in horrendous wind conditions and the return leg at Newbiggin and finally Waitby rock cutting .




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The cupboard is rather bare when it comes to available motive power for this series of trains. 46115 has not, as yet, had a long period of dependability and 45699 is still too fresh from the shops. A Black Five double heading for insurance would be costly but would perhaps be the best option until the Jubilee has settled down.
We do not need delays on the mainline to be caused by our locomotives, there are enough people managing in NR who see steam as being unreliable. And all too frequently it is perception that counts - truth takes second place. Events like this do not help gain repeat business either. Late, cold and uncomfortable. You pay good money for the privilege.

 

Excellent production as usual Stephen; the pass at Newbiggin was splendid, with a well captured soundtrack.

Shame about the other clowns who abandoned their cars at Shap Wells, they really don't fit in with the landscape there. They have probably forgotten what their legs are for, shameless and selfish.

Thanks for going out on such a moody day to record the events. A pity for the train operators with the problems that they had to endure. Many thanks for sharing.

Cheers

Alan

 

Well up to standard Stephen considering the weather, I was up at Stockber but Baron Elliott rang to say it was running late so I gave up

 

Anyone know what's happening now? Since DL tok over at Hellifield another 14 lost to Clitheroe - now 70 down.

 

I would imagine that additional delay will pathing to allow for the 'turn-back DMU' at Clitheroe, once you get out of your path down that branch, you have to 'fit in' with the scheduled passenger services..nothing too sinister...

 

Agreed. Been there myself a couple of years back.

 

You should have listened to him on Thursday! lol

 

Footage of 45699 at Greenholme, Scout Green, Ais Gill Summit and Garsdale Station.



Hope you enjoy.

 

Fabulous footage and well chosen locations. A dire day with the weather, which can certainly take away the "enjoyment" factor of a day by the lineside, so, many thanks for you and Mark for turning out to capture the action. I understand that there will be sun shining on the fells one day later this year!! many thanks for sharing.

cheers

Alan

 

Forgot to ask Phil, is that Pendragon Castle at Outhgill in the opening sequence of your video?

Cheers

Alan

 

84 late past the camera

 

Mmm not looking so good for Galatea today From those videos its clear she developed a classic LMS bits of pison ring in the shut off valves post Carlisle, a leak on the right hand cylinder has re-appeared and the aforementioned injector issue. It's a shame as sshe seemed so sorted on her test run last month. Hopefully they are all short term issues that can be sorted (again) by the staff at WCRC.