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WCRC Santa Specials 2019

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by 60017, Mar 19, 2019.

  1. bobsungod

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    Passing a wintery Clapham 253A9101.tif  2.jpg
     
  2. steamingyorkshire

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    LMS 7P No.46115 'Scots Guardsman' is seen hauling the final WCRC 'Santa Special' service passed a snowy Eldroth.

    Video Available Here

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    There's no doubt about it we have some fine photographs and videos here from all those who get out there in whatever the weather. Today, with the dusting of snow, made the scene perfect for a Santa train. thumbsup.gif
     
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    46115 at Armistead and Wilpshire Bank
     
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    They keep on coming well done Ian
     
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    Thanks to all for the superb images of today's run! I was on board with my son/daughter-in-law and grandaughter and we had an amazing time :) WCRC looked after everyone superbly from the minute they stepped on board! They have the main-line Santa train theme down to a fine art, offering great family entertainment at a very modest price. The little one (aged only two) was fully engaged throughout and walked away with a bag full of goodies :) An added bonus was the one hour pause at Hellifield where all the kids enjoyed some playful snowballing. I don't know how WCRC do it for the price.
     
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    And they keep on coming .Cracker Bob
     
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    Fantastic show from West Coast again with four different runs with various motive power but the main thing being that it was all about the Kiddies enjoining themselves which obviously happened.
     
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    3 around Clapham

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    Santa 4b (2).jpg

    Appropriate weather for the final 'Santa Special' for 2019, 'Scots Guardsman' makes a fine sight at Crag Lane

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    Working away from Long Preston in some welcome sunshine

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    Breaking out of Gisburn Tunnel

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    And finally home sweet home
     
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    Well you could be forgiven for thinking its midnight at Carnforth with the clock stopped at twelve o'clock, it looks so bright I have never seen it so bright there, amazing what a camera can do these days, very nice.

    here is my last minute video from about 15/20 mins before this photo from lineside almost dark with whistle to boot. :-



    looked good to me.
     
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    Our footage of today's Santa special
     
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    Nice footage. Good to meet you today at Ramsgreave, don't forget my appearance fee!:)
     
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    A nice bit of snow then up in the fells to make it more christmasy on the W.C.R.C. santa trains.
     
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    Many thanks Henry.
     
  19. Linesider

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    Footage from the second Santa Special hauled by 35018 on that special frosty day:



    I should add that the thumbnail is taken from a shot filmed by my father, Peter Ainsworth.
     
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    Fantastic as ever David . 35018 doing the business in outstanding conditions!
     
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