CME 2nd April

Update on RYTC page

"PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE CLOSURE OF THE SETTLE AND CARLISLE LINE THIS TOUR WILL NOW RUN OUTWARDS STEAM HAULED FROM CREWE TO CARLISLE VIA SHAP AND RETURN VIA SHAP STEAM HAULED TO PRESTON."

 

Also states hauled by 46100 ( Previously stated 46115 or 46100).

 

Has 46115's mainline ticket expired then?

 

Can't be far off.

 

46115 ran its first light engine move to Hellifield on 20/06/2008 and completed the full test circle on 11 July 2008. Assuming its boiler certificate started from the first move in June 2008 then there is still 2 years of certification left.

 

Isn't the requirement for the boiler to have an out of frames exam at least every 7 years?

 

Thought we were told that the Scot had an intermediate/partial retube a couple of years ago to extend the ticket to 2018. Pretty sure this can be done after 5 years to extend ticket for a further 5 if the boiler is sound enough.

 

My understanding for mainline running, its one 7 year ticket or as suggested an intermediate overhaul before then, allows for an extension passed the 7 year mark.

I'm not sure as to what kind of work equates to how much of an extension hence my question.

Any elaboration greatly received.

Thanks

 

Wonder if DBC will still run this now the ban's been lifted?

 

If a contract has been signed then I would assume so. What will be interesting to see is just how quickly WCRC resume 'normal' operations and just how much business they may have permanently lost this time around.

 

Checked RTT and there's no indication of a steam start out of Crewe at the moment. There's also two return paths over the Cumbrian Coast and a DBC return down on the WCML with a loco swap at Crewe. So, nothing concrete yet !

Usual WCME Path http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50572/2016/04/02/advanced

Return down the coast http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50635/2016/04/02/advanced

DBC return up the WCML with possible loco swap at Crewe ? http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50692/2016/04/02/advanced

 

The coastal path has now vanished Liam !

Return down the coast http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U50635/2016/04/02/advance

 

This tour ran there and back in 2015 the same day so what's the difference ! http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t15/t0314a.htm

 

I think what Al means is that you can't go around the coast with steam on/off at Crewe, Steve.

James

 

Ah fair point .