The Waverley

Some might think that refusing Tornado was a correct, some might say inspired, decision to make. The can of worms is opened when enthusiasts chant off the rhetoric and stats having tried to remember what their locomotive groups last press statement was or what they read in a magazine article. Your right that its for another time to go over that ground again.

The fact that some dont see the diesel assistance as being neccesary this year is more due to stubborn ignorance of how the modern railway works as much as their own selfish indulgance in what they want to see this year. Its a shame they dont appriciate the efforts that have been made this year to ensure steam is still running this year, even with assistance as required. In time the restrictions will end, till then, we should enjoy the spectacle of two engines working rather than one - but that for some is far too hard to contemplate....

 

46115 on the 11th August with 'The Waverley' at Crosby Garratt.

Video Available Here

 

Anyone confirm if this is running without diesel assistance yet?

 

Stock seems to have left "York warehouse" and gone to holgate but hasn't come out to the station as of 0937??

The steam loco doesn't appear to have come off the nrm either?? This is according to RTT.

 

Just got an email saying delayed due to a "signalling" issue.

 

It hasn't left yet,the stock I can confirm is still in holgate.

Although from what I am told it will be the 8f when It eventually leaves.

 

As I typed that it arrived into York station. Presumably to leave around an hour late.

 

Left York 52L

 

Any diesel involved?

 

8F no box 55 late Kirkstall. First revenue earning steam only on Midland out of Leeds this year.

 

Footage of 48151 passing through Settle on the outward leg.



Hope you enjoy.

 

Footage of 48151 running 55 late at Coniston Cold and Helwith Bridge .

 

Thanks for the update earlier.

Good to see you both at Armathwaite Shep and Henry.

Photos of the 8F working the return at Armathwaite and Low Frith in Mallerstang...


http://www.flickr.com/photos/iancawthorne/9591014671
http://www.flickr.com/photos/iancawthorne/9593814190

 

Cheers Ian you did well to get to Low Frith and a cracking shot
Thanks for the guidance at Armathwaite
H

 

Bags of time Henry! I had a 15 minute wait on top of the 10 minute hike from the car!

 

48151 at the usual place today:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/neilscottuk/9591941283

 

Many thanks for forcing your way through those stinking nettles and showing us where to go for the today's shot much appreciated

 

Glad to be of help Shep and good to meet up with you.