LE Movements

Read somewhere a while ago and now cant remember where ! it was suggested that it is partly at least to help reduce water consumption and thus reduce number of water stops and thus journey times which affects the crewing requirements. Was also suggested that it was more economical cost wise but could not get my head around that one unless the crewing costs are reduced so much by the shorter transit times. Sorry can't vouch for what was written elsewhere!
Dick

 

If you can do the trip in one shift rather than two, then you only need a single crew and so piloting is cheaper. Even if there has to be a crew-change part way, it's still no more expensive with a diesel pilot. Since the diesel can be single-manned, you need the same number of staff (driver on the diesel, competant person but not necessarily a driver, on the steam loco with owner's rep.) and EWS have many more diesel drivers than steam drivers.

 

rumour of steam ban preventing Tangmere's Light Engine move to Carnforth tomorrow, any confirmation?

 

I think this may be true as i was at Nuneaton to see it as were many others and it didnt come, we thought it broke down.

 

Guardsman did not go either, its still at carnforth, has been in steam all day, sherwood forester was also in steam and coaled and turned to face north.

 

Last I heard was that 45231 would run as normal up to Scotland, and 46115 would ( if the rain falls) run up to Scotland to work the return of The Cathedrals Explorer on Tuseday, departing Cadder Yard for Oxenholme. Lets hope it rains!

 

clouds gathering in Lancashire, just heard thunder here in Lancaster, heavy rain forecast overnight.

just been watching frequent lightening in the clouds with no thunder, its not coming down to earth, just in the clouds. will post short video, it started raining as I went for the cam, typical. video:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQerjsiHtsQ

 

Although I'm not suggesting you are in any danger please be careful when outside in inclement weather, particularly thunderstorms. I have personal experience of lightning strikes and believe me its scary and can be fatal. Even though the storm may seem some distance away lightning strikes without warning!

 

45231 moved light engine to Stirling from Carnforth bang on time and this is a video at Scout Green this morning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEQEFhZ4o1M

 

Can anybody confirm that 45231 has failed as I read somewhere else that is has, something wrong with the tender axle?:sad:

 

Does anyone know if 46201 Princess Elizabeth is still being moved from York NRM to Tyseley today? There haven't been any updates via RailTour Live.

 

Could they not send 6201 up to Stirling tonight, to relive 45231 if it is true that it has failed?

 

Looks like it is confirmed.

http://railways.national-preservation.com/showthread.php/30822-CATHEDRALS-EXPLORER-06-13-MAY/page8 post #74

 

Oh well, thanks.

 

Lizzie about five late at Masborough Junction on her way back to Tyseley.

Brian

 

A friend tells me he heard that Lizzie was quite a bit late at Chesterfield at 1700-ish and hasn't yet passed Duffield. (1740)

 

Lizzie passed through Chesterfield just after 4.30pm, here she is approaching the station,
Wardy

 

Thanks Wardy.

When I spoke to my friend on the phone, he said to me "I heard it was through Chesterfield about half an hour ago" and this call was at 5:30. We all know timings can easily get altered when up to third hand!

Good shot there at Chesterfield and a bit of exhaust too on a warm day....! )

 

Is 45231 likely to be fixed before the start of the Jacobite season, or will 61994 has most of the duties for a few weeks, if the engine is going to fixed in time for the SRPS tour on Saturday? If so would anybody know when it would run light to Scotland?