Flying Scotsman

There were 4 people trespassing at Irwell Vale yesterday, south end of the station. Selfish as well as stupid.

 

I know that there is a 10 mph speed restriction just before Townsend Fold crossing. This is due to the erosion of the bank of the river Irwell during the recent floods.

 

Braking syestems or other wise there is another loco involved most of the time she isnt doing much work. Well done to all concerned for not getting carried away, there is little doubt in my mind that FS is being run in very carefully and gently despite being in the public eye.

 

The launch weekend of the world famous LNER A3 No.60103 'Flying Scotsman' at the East Lancashire Railway on the 10th January 2016. Also seen hauling services was LMS 5MT No.13065, LMS 5MT No.45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' and SR West Country No.34092 'City Of Wells'.

Video Available Here

 

And here are two scenes of CoW this weekend, certain to make you cream your little owl panties.

https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/railway-videos-on-youtube.4451/page-79#post-1359198

 

Yes, very popular!

 

Which is absolutely the right way to go about it

 

Totally!

 

here's a few pictures from today..

+ Drone..

 

Well done Simon crackin stuff and not a surplus idiot in sight

 

Strange place to sell fish lol

 

Great to see Scotsman back and the good press she's getting. Its been nearly 16 years since I last saw her in steam and will never forget that day. Hopefully she'll create more memories for me and I can get my first ride behind her.

 

so - Its been a great weekend - pity about the late runnings which were not as bad as Saturday ,but it hasnt spoilt the atmosphere and considering the numbers travelling, the ELR deserve a pat on the back

John

more pictures from today here at the usual place added to the folder and for you to bookmark as well - http://steamingnorth.com/

 

Eh??? what a strange thing to say...........................
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Stay calm Mr ragl..........only joking (I think)

As for the nameplates, maybe the NRM are waiting for the official unveiling. Anthony will have them stored under his bed

 

Simples Victor, I thoroughly enjoyed living in Lancashire. I have family there so thankfully still return on a regular basis.

Cheers,

Alan

 

Exactly I am waiting for the Guardian story before I believe a word of it....

 

hello
the river at townsend fold is now about 10 feet from the line the footpath has completly gone just a sheer drop of about 8 foot to the river if there is more bad weather this will be pose a serious threat to the line !!!
regards

 

I say, a bit naughty that comment!

Also incomplete and a bit inaccurate:-

I don't wear Owl panties, (yet!).

And it is Bulleids, Owls and BSWs that are known to make me c...m my underwear.

Footage you directed me to is rather nice though.

 

Nice Phots and footage.

Shame about that drone being decked out in an incorrect livery, I really don't know who these owners think that they are painting their drones in any old livery that takes their fancy!!

Cheers,

Alan