Dalesman 2017 from York or Chester to Carlisle

I believe the rough calculation is that a loaded MkI is 35 tons hence the 10-coach loading / timing of D350 and a 13-coach loading / timing of D455 - standard from BR days and presumably used a guide by WCRC in its use of ex-LMS steam traction. Agreed that these "steam" timings conflict with the timings applied to the same loads but with faster / more powerful diesel and electric traction at the front but I think that WCRC will stick to the "steam" timings rather than the faster "modern traction" ones.

 

Overheard at Settle on the outward run. Young man says I thought that was supposed to be a steam engine, answer yes it was a steam engine. Young man replies well why was all that black stuff coming out of it, did it have a diesel inside! Bless him.

 

Oh Dear
How Sad
Never Mind

 

Obviously a Steam Dreams customer....

 

Thanks Steve , did think when I watched the going away shot in the edit that I was very fortunate with the sun .

 

Is it too soon to start an overhaul and livery debate thread........... :-o

 

One from me at Armathwaite:

 

That's a belter.

 

Crackin shot Richard

 

Thanks, guys.

 

A bit late to the party with this one ! What a way to bow out. A shame to see her go as she's been in a great form.

 

Excellent stuff Liam

 

Much appreciated Henry.