Jacobite 2012

The 2012 Jacobite steam service between Fort William and Malliag is not due to commence until Monday 14 May.

But the BBC is reporting that there was an incident with trepassers on Glenfinnan Viaduct on 21 March involving a steam locomotive. Can anyone confirm the loco and service ?

BBC News - Steam train 'braked' for women on Glenfinnan Viaduct

David

 

Yeah, it was BBC getting it all wrong! The closest to a steam locomotive being on the line on that date would be a clagging DRS 37 on auto ballast drops.

And the funny thing is, it was actually the driver of a ScotRail class 156 that braked and reported the women....

 

Not only the old beeb reporting the story.

Ross-shire Journal | News | Train incidents spark ramblers warning

 

Please let us not have another lengthy thread about trespassing!

 

Less than 2 weeks to go before the Jacobites start. Any news on locos? 45231 is out of traffic for a new backhead, 44871 isn't due to move north until the afternoon services start in June, 45407 won't be heading north until the end of July according to Riley.

Assuming the K1 is still going up next Monday (reportedly working the ECS, not engine and coach), another loco will still be needed. It would be unwise to use a loco straight out of overhaul without having a spare available, plus washouts will be needed. The K4 is listed on UKsteam for the first couple of weeks; is this still likely? The only other locos I can think that may be used are 48151 and 44932.

 

61994 will be heading up soon anyway to do it's job on the Cathedrals explorer, so it should head away soon. Is she still at Barrow hill? It would make more sense to run the ECS with 62005 and 61994 and have them moved on the same day
Matt

 

61994 is currently back at Thornton

 

61994 has been in use on GBV hauling the train [or the two respective halves]Thornton Jn - Mallaig - Ashfield [Glasgow]

 

62005 POB and 8 coaches with 37706 on the rear, departed Carnforth at 6am sharp this morning. on way to Fort William to start the season.

 

Move caped at Beattock Summit due to fault on 62005. 37 was run round on to front but still in loops.!

 

Footage of 62005 at Oxenholme before failing at Beattock. Steve 62005 ECS Carnforth to Fort William 10-5-12. - YouTube

 

Train now reported to be heading back to Carnforth behind the Class 37.

 

Reported passing Oxenholme at 6-15 bound for Carnforth .

 

62005 and ECS for Fort William, departed Carnforth at 05.43, a tad early, I only just made it to get a video of the train on its way in the early morning sun,

Video:- 12thMay12 5Z66 62005 departs Carnforth 05.43 - YouTube

 

Thanks for posting- good to see the loco repaired- fingers crossed for a trouble-free season ahead.

 

62005 just north of Oxenholme with the ECS to Fort William . Second time lucky . Steve K1 62005 ECS Carnforth to Fort William on the 12-5-12. - YouTube

 

Be interesting to find out what caused all that the other day. Obviously not too much which is good news.

 

Just found the answer under Steam Traction Heading. A 'Knock' was heard it seems. Good she is OK apparently 45231 is not well and due to go up I believe.

 

45231 has been withdrawn for major boiler repairs. The Jacobite will feature 62005 and 61994 to start, then 44871 for the pm services, and later 45407 which will replace 61994.

David