West Coast Santa trains 2017

Never mind the loco, the important bit is the right Santa.

This one comes cheap.
Mince pie, glass of malt and a footplate ride....sorted!

 

Which raises the REAL question - who will be the West Coast santa handing out the goodies ?

 

Not sure where he gets the info from but UKsteam.info is now also showing these up as being hauled by either 45690/45699.

Thing is in light of the very close relationship between Leander and WCRC is it any different to their using an owned locomotive?

 

The one with the biggest nose droplet..........

 

That was the loco I was told weeks ago to be the Santa man so we will no doubt see come Sunday !

 

I don't mind what the loco is as long as its not 'trimmed up' & has a silly head board.

 

I reckon that's what it could be, and that's why I have opted against going out for it. At the end of the day it's for children and families.

 

Ebenezer Scrooge likes this

 

I'm sure your absence from the lineside won't be missed.

 

Pointless post of the week!

 

I think that accolade belongs to yours but never mind sweetheart.

 

Actually no it is not just for children and families. Half of the train is Christmas Dining so a fair few adults and amongst them some enthusiast out for a Christmas Lunch that encompasses their hobby into the bargain. But if it is made up to look like a Christmas Train, who can argue. All on board are there for Christmas Spirit.

 

WC maroon 47 + 13 maroons + 8F passed Bolton-le-Sands Railcam en route Lancaster.

 

Footage of 48151 near Low Bentham and Langho .

 

48151 approaching Cragg Lane Bridge


https://www.flickr.com/photos/48546196@N06/38809053011/in/datetaken/

 

48151 is one of the most sure footed of the WC stable. On a day of excellent weather and with a load she has taken on the Dalesman, why the need to the assistance on this undemanding route? Is it that she is not "right" yet?