The Great Britain XII - April/May 2019

If the Black Hat has confused a Merlin with a Lynx, he won't be passing his aircraft recognition test any time soon.

 

Hard to confuse a V-22 Osprey with anything else to be honest.

 

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An OSPREY flew over Dent Head on Tuesday

 

I rather enjoyed the Whifflet Loop to Sunnyside Jc bit!

Seriously, though, really enjoyed my two days from Edinburgh to Scarborough. Indeed, I enjoyed them so much that I decided yesterday to invest in tomorrow as I have strong feelings about doing Mexborough-Swinton by steam. That and Dronfield. And Gascoigne Wood-Hambleton Jcs. And Banbury-Oxford via Heyford. In fact, when was the last run between York and Paddington? Solid performances all round, so thanks go to WCRC, Kelly and the RTC stewards for overseeing everything.

Having a break today by doing a trip with another operator to Llandudno (felt the opportunity to ride behind examples of motive power representing each of the Big Four in three days flat was too tempting to pass up). Sunny, but really busy to the extent I've resorted to staying indoors. The transport festival will have to wait until next time.

 

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1264 and 44871 rumble through Annan

 

A few shots from the Scottish days: Beattock Bank, Arbroath, New Cumnock, Ayr & near Girvan.

 

The topntail climb from Dunragit to Glenwhilly was sight and sound to behold, 10 mins of visual and noise from Craigbirnoch.

 

Problems at Sheffield. I hope 60103 is passed for diversion if broken rail not fixed by then. I guess crews will know route OK.

 

To be diverted by via Barrow Hill, apparently. This could end up being very late.

 

Tender first from Sheffield ?

 

Routed via booked route, currently at Dore

 

Is there a problem with 1V06 in front of 1Z31?

 

Yes, people in the way...

Trespassers seem to be the problem around Burton and to the south.

 

General public in the four foot !

 

Trespassers line side in connection with the Flying Scotsman Steam Train in area.

 

It's got as far as Wichnor but nothing further on RTT.