The Citadel 13/04 & 9/11/19

Load 11, were going very well on approach to Horton.

 

Approaching Jack Green this morning...............

 

Video of the 3 steam tours on Saturday 13th April involving two Black Fives, Tornado and Leander. Filmed on the S&C and at Sawley by Joseph (JTG Transport Videos) ( formerly monopodman)with the panning shots, Phil (981Smithy) and me (Mark) (monopodmansdad)

 

Footage of the duo at Ramsgreave & Wilpshire , Horton/Selside , Eden Brows, Barrow Mill and finally Strickland Woods .

 

The Train Manager arranged a raffle on board the train for this young mans family, which at the last count on arrival in Carlisle had raised £1500 plus, and he thanked the generosity of the passengers. Well-done fellow passengers.

The 1st and 2nd prizes were donated, as far as I can remember, by West Coast Railway – for four premier seats on either the Dalesman or Scarborough trains, and the East Lancs Railway, for a similar prize, or on one of their dining trains, or a day’s footplate driving experience.

As the tickets were being drawn on the return leg of the journey, and I had to return by an earlier Virgin train, I gave my tickets to a fellow passenger sitting next to me – so I hope he won!

A couple of photos of the locomotives at Appleby, in immaculate condition, with the wreath and headboard on 44871.

 

My efforts from today...Bamber Bridge and Helwith Bridge.

 

'The Citadel' hauled by LMS 5MT No.44871 and LMS 5MT No.45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' on the 13th April 2019. Seen passing Kearsley, Newsholme and Langcliffe.

Video Available Here

 

Risehill Tunnel entrance...


Black Fives approach Risehill

 

Hahaha, thanks Ralph. What a day it was in Red/White Rose country!! Was out for over 12 hours, now home...tired, cold and very happy

 

A couple for me including using my new handy tool that takes a camera to places not possible before ...

Seen at Whalley arches, Blea Moor tunnel and Dent head viaduct.

Morning at Whalley arches by Phoenix Images, on Flickr

Blea Moor tunnel at the double by Inspiring Images, on Flickr

Black Fives at Dent Head by Phoenix Images, on Flickr

 

Crossing Whalley Arches

 

After leaving Blackburn at Brown hills.

 

Just above Horton in Ribblesdale.

 

13/04/2019 - Ian Rileys pair of LMS Stanier Black 5 s - 44871 piloting 45407 "Lancashire Fusilier" on the returning leg of the Citadel via WCML caught here at Docker

The wreath and headboard on 44871 dedicated to Sam Clutterbuck of Riley & Son.

 

A very blustery Barrow Mill

 

The fives pass Watershed Mill Settle
The Citadel by Henry Elliott, on Flickr
Past the Chimney
Citadel by Henry Elliott, on Flickr

 

The Riley pair meet Tornado at Carlisle yesterday

 

Can someone provide an update as to who was driving the way back and who the rest of the crews were?