York Yuletide Express: 6/12/18

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http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t18/t1206a.htm

Might have a run over the Pennines on the train to Donny to see No.9

 

I'll give you a wave as I pass through Donny then, John - I'm on that one

 

Right you are! Always something spine-tingling, seeing and hearing a 'Streak' chiming through Donny!

 

Away from Norwich 7 late; 60009 on the front no diesel.

 

For those wanting to follow:

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54689/2018/12/06/advanced

 

60009 powering away from the Sand Line at Ely West Junction @09:35. Taken from Second Drove public crossing

 

Load 11, no diesel when passing Peterborough Railcam.

 

Yep, no diesel. Have found myself in a table for two with an empty seat opposite. Bliss - I can enjoy the ambience of a Pullman car and read my book

 

Yep - much exhaust and chiming on the climb into Peterborough Joyous.

 

Decent shot, given the dull conditions. You can see that No 9, and her support crew, is keeping busy these days. She has that patina of a hard-working loco. Well cared for, but not polished every day.

 

To me, 60009 always looks right. A bit dirty, but no more - and well cared for. I'd rather see that than the glistening show ponies we often see. Well done JC - again.

 

Just had a stop and small delay due to bloody trespassers near Grantham

 

Bang on time through Tallington, nicely work-stained, the exhaust sounding sweet and even, as ever. I was on this trip last year but was disappointed by the shovage. Decided not to book this year because I didn't want to support the indignity of Gresley's finest being pushed up the ECML by a diesel. Oh well . . . . ! I hope everyone on board has a great day.

 

Thank you

I was on either this trip last year or one similar, but it was booked for the same locomotives - but it ended up being Royal Scot out and a Bodysnatcher back!

 

Just trundling into Retford now, nine down.

 

I'd hardly call a hard working loco a show pony just because it's nice and clean. Many owners and support crew like to keep their steeds as pristine as possible.
You're at liberty though to let your own loco get dirty.

 

What can I say - I'm a fan of the New England look...

Just passed the very clean 66 789 near Doncaster - BR Blue does suit those locos.

 

Filmed at Whittlesea:

 

I saw enough decrepit 35A 9F and B1 to never want to see a preserved loco in that condition.