Pendle Dalesman 2018

And a short way beyond Henry.

We saw the best and worst of our railway's ability to handle the unexpected yesterday, full credit to everyone in rerouting the train behind the 8F over Shap, but then, assuming that on the original schedule the 8F would have gone south first, was it really necessary to send the RHTT ahead of the return train resulting in the severe loss of time over the S&C. I guess for whoever made the decision it's a case of damned if you do and damned if you don't.


Just an aside should this not be re titled to Pendle Dalesman 2018 ?

 

Shep, thanks for the taxi service ,Bob

 

No problem Bob, enjoyed the chinwag with you and Dave

 

a long way beyond is a better choice!

 

Cant argue with that

 

It was the 47,and it did very well in making up time en-route,as we were only 50late upon arrival at Kettering. It was announced at Hellifield that there were problems with the 37. I think they were preparing for the eight freight to tow it back to Carnforth via Wennington, judging by the amount of shunting going on in the pitch dark!

 

The 8F at Hairdrigg 10/10/2018
David

 

Were you waiting for dawn to break Steve.

 

Maybe a light engine movement

 

Not really sure but it felt like that might come before the 8F did lol

 

Shot of the 8f at Shap summit. Wasn't sure if the shot was still on with the new palisade fencing but managed something with holding the camera above my head - a touch too cropped in due to this.

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Steven

 

Should be BIL today, 17th. AN

 

Confirmed: BIL is at Hellifield now.

 

Just watched on the Horton Webcam; 35018 (and friend) passed at 12:29. Biggest gathering on the platform seen this year, word must have got around.

 

And friend?

Updated: Class 33 on the rear.

 

Outward leg by Selside Shaw foot crossing.

 

Glad I withheld going now ! I assume the 33 is there because of leaf fall season or as a precaution due to recent work 0n BIL ?

 

Yes the diesel haters on here will be disappointed.

 

Cotehill foot crossing on the return...


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