2014 Fellsmans

Could be the 8f been told but not totally sure yet .

 

The only steam loco visible this morning in the yard at 10A was 60009. Assume 5972 returned this aft. 61994 has apparently returned to Bury.
Presuming it's repaired, the 8F would be a fair bet.

 

steam rising in Carnforth check. What is it?

 

61994 didn't return to Bury in the end; it was supposed to head down there last Thursday but the move never happened.

 

61994 to the rescue?

 

The 8f is confirmed for tomorrow been told.

 

Probably makes more economic sense to do a few Fellsmans versus a lot more heritage line use to earn the same money.
But not tomorrow!

 

Footage of 48151 near Langwathby and then finally from the hillside above Birkett tunnel .

 

Clagging indeed!! Super clips Steve, particuarly at Birkett Common. Despite only having "short legs" compared to those "Pacifics", the 8F really does acquit itself rather well. 48151 is a loco to appreciate out on the main line whilst we still can......

Cheers

Alan

 

Thanks Alan , the 8f was early at both locations and going like the clappers .

 

Here is my video of the 8F on the climb out of Langho approaching the Tunnel at Wilpshire.

 

Yep, good stuff Stephen, was Gordon on the regulator?

 

'Whilst we still can..'?? The 8F has been mainline for a number of years now and seems to find plenty of use, any reason why it shouldn't continue? With it's haulage capability it's a very useful loco particularly for trips such as the Fellsman.

 

Thanks as ever Ralph , much appreciated !

 

Cheers Shep , not sure if it was Gordon or not .

 

Gordon was on the regulator on the southbound run.

 

Who is de Gordon, is he your driver. he gets the lot of mention on here. In Estonia we call de engine driver clagman

 

Footage of 48151 powering past Ramsgreave & Wilpshire yesterday evening, along with a shot of 37603 & 37402 on the Pennine Explorer at the site of the original Wilpshire station.

 

Hey Snakeman, you should know who Gordie is lol