2014 Fellsmans

Signalling problem at dent, no trains between settle and Carlisle until further notice, that was a few mins ago

 

Gordon Hodgson driving the 8f this morning .

 

I am curious as to how there can be a signalling problem at Dent when there are no signals there, unless you count the one on the up line just before Blea Moor Tunnel at Dent Head.

 

There are probably signal cables at Dent......

 

Flawless outward run behind the 8F with weather to match. Have to complement both Statesman and WCR organisation.

 

Well they have had plenty of practice from previous seasons !

On a serious note - however - it's interesting that they have reverted to the later departure from Lancaster at 08:08 so presumably loadings have confirmed this to be the best path for commercial success [and lineside interest]

 

Video of the first trip this morning at Bamber Bridge, Horrocksford and Batty Moss:



[Wish my weather had been flawless ;o)]

Chris

 

I wonder if Statesmen get enough demand to go twice a week with the sold out Fellsman trains?

 

Footage of 48151 on the return leg near Kirkby Thore and Aisgill summit .

 

The 8F seems thoroughly competent for this duty. Steam to spare, kept to time all day and not troubled by the gradients - plus plenty of chat!
The stock and staff both commendable too.
A recommended day trip. Even found Privateer Beer in Carlisle all the way from home.

 

Here is my video of The 8F at the Wipshire Bank summit

 

The Driver was certainly whistle happy crossing Whalley Viaduct this evening...Video to follow when it eventually finishes uploading.

 

Lovely footage at Aisgill summit Stephen and you captured the only bit of sun.Nothing at the road bridge or whilst it was coming along Mallerstang Valley so you were very lucky but well done great shots. Impressive also at Wipshire great shots and exhaust lovely to watch thanks for sharing.

48151 at the site of the old Garsdale Water Troughs going well 2 minutes early.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10257146@N05/14400636695/

Thanks for looking,Simon.

 

First 'Fellsman' of 2014

 

A couple of shots featuring 48151 today at Ribblehead and leaving Hellifield this evening.

Available Here

 

Thank you Simon , got lucky with the sun even though I know it was the wrong side ideally . Lovely shot at the old Garsdale troughs .

 

Footage of 48151 storming across Whalley Viaduct on the return with a very whistle happy driver (first upload in HD)

 

Jimmy tells me yer dads a bit like that when he's rostered on no6 at Ribble

 

Dad can make any loco sound brilliant down there, even Walkden...