45690 - Cumbrian Jubilee - 21-03-15

Looking forward to this one. Hopefully a strong showing from, Leander.

Times
http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t15/t0321c.htm

 

Yes indeed Liam, looking forward to this train too.

In the meantime, can anyone be of assistance in deciphering the various moves around Carnforth for Leander as the loco comes off shed ?
As detailed in RTT 5Z90:

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U10990/2015/03/21/advanced

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Alan

 

A series of loco moves; if I recall the sequence correctly -

(1) Loco moves from Carnforth WCRC to headshunt

(2) Loco moves from headshunt through rear of station (Furness platforms) to Up & Down Goods Loop

(3) Loco moves from Goods Loop onto main line through Furness platform to diverge right onto Carnforth - Hellifield line

(4) Loco arrives at Hellifield Loop (West side) to await arrival of train from Tyseley

Hope this helps

 

Many thanks for your help there Fred, it makes sense now along with the overhead view on Google Earth. Of course, total enlightenment will be attained whilst viewing the proceedings on Saturday morning - can't wait!!

Cheers

Alan

 

Leander looking great in the sunshine, leaving Hellifield this morning.
And I like the black livery.

 

45690 Attacking Blea Moor................



Hope you enjoy.

 

Footage of 5690 at Strickland on the return leg .

 

45690 northbound at Drybeck and southbound at Yanwath...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/iancawthorne/16699323309/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/iancawthorne/16698054610/

 

In chilly windy conditions, LMS 5XP Class 4-6-0 No. 45690 'Leander' heads the 'Cumbrian Jubilee' away from Blea Moor tunnel into Dentdale




LMS 5XP Class 4-6-0 No. 45690 'Leander' charging south with the returning 'Cumbrian Jubilee', GoG on the throttle

 

Good to meet up with you today Ian even as the purveyor of the diesel pilot for the returning Scot, Tony and I decided to give it a miss-nice shots by the way

 

Thanks Shep, good to see you both also. A shame about the Scot. Not good, so early in the season.

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/124047467@N05/16265786713/

Leander back on song - saving the day !

 

Was a lovely bonus to be able to catch sight of Leander at Carlisle after I had arrived on the WCME behind 46115. A dash to London Road junction nailed this view.


45690 London Road Junction 21-3-15 (V19835) by TimEaster, on Flickr

It does look rather lovely in black, I must say!

Cheers!
Tim

 

Footage of 45690 passing a windy Stainforth Scar between Settle & Helwith Bridge then accelerating away from the stop in Grayrigg Loop.

 

Great trip and footage. Thanks to all concerned for doing their bit.
Looking forward already to next years VT "Cumbrian" Merchant, Princess, King, Castle or even Scotsman perhaps?

 

Jubilee No. 45690 'Leander'; - Little Strickland by Jonathon Gourlay Photography, on Flickr

My own attempt from last night. Only the one photograph, as I had decided to just spend the afternoon on the S&C for a shot of the Scot before diving back for this. Best laid plans and all that....

 

Magnificent. Captures the atmosphere exactly. We were on the train and the climb was very good with a sustained 36-38 mph over the last few miles of the climb with 11 for about 420 tons.

Don

 

An enjoyable day out zig-zagging across the Fells, shame about the Scot tho'...........


Leander shuffles away from a signal stop at Long Preston, LE+coach.


Hellifield.


Galloping up the the last few yards of Shap.



Cheers

Alan

 

Some lovely images from yesterday. Following is my effort of the return Jubilee.

http://www.crozierphotography.co.uk/photos/index.php/Railways/New-images/46115_Yanwath_210315

Steven

 

Thanks Don , 45690 could be heard for some time before she appeared !