The Cumbrian Fellsman 7th Feb

That's a belter! Rods down too.

 

Some more pics from today at Blea Moor http://philmetcalfe.fotopic.net/p56283396.html

and Soulby http://philmetcalfe.fotopic.net/p56283349.html

 

Some stunning shots at Blea moor today.

 

Yes, well done for all the great photos/vids already published on a day that had the rare combination of 3s -- sun snow and steam
Here's my offering. Nearly got caught out at Ais Gill with running around 20+ minutes early

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srb9wa-Wh8g

 

Just back from a superb day. Snow, sun and a scot working very hard made it a worthwhile trip. Only downside was 30 mins early back into Hellfield so less time behind the Scot but then having to wait over an hour for the path back to Man Vic where we arrive 10mins late. But who cares about the diesal leg when we had a run like that, nothing can compare and if it does I hope I am there!!

Some on board pics etc to follow.

 

These photos and videos are great, thanks for sharing them all and standing out in what must have been cold to say the least =D> 46115 looks stunning with the winter sun and snow and what a cracking cracking performance, well done to all involved with the tour, =D>

Neil, (even more peeved off about being laid up.. :smt086 ..)

 

My video with scenes at Ribblehead and Ais Gill now uploaded at;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OevfSG-olgQ

 

just got back home after a couple of hours at ribblehead.
http://jasonhull2000.fotopic.net humm the sun just dipped a little and wind blowing not the best but what the hell, i wasnt gonna travel all that way and not take a photo!

 

Really excellent,particularly Ais Gill.

Thank you so much

 

A few photos from the tour up now at http://5944.fotopic.net/c1650403.html

 

There’s some superb photos and videos out there guys, well done!
Well i went up to Ribblehead this morning and was just thinking all the way up, ohh dear look at this wind outside, got to Ribblehead and as predicted was rather windy, however the Microphone didn't pick anything up so was rather chuffed. Was rather disapproving of the fact of how I’d managed to walk on ice which decided it was going to break which i went straight through and into this massive pool of freezing and i mean freezing water #-o I really wasn't impressed, i put it down to all the extra hoodies and pairs of socks i had on haha. Well managed to get back to the car and we drove up to Ais Gill for the two 20's but the shot was rather destroyed by still photographers insisting on talking whilst the train passed ](*,). We then slowly made our way up to Kirkby Stephen to try and find somewhere to film the return which we managed to find Birkett common, one very strong wind up there, too strong in fact, was bitterly cold but the result from 46115 was out of this world, was truly spectacular and the great thing was... Not an ounce of wind was picked up today So rather pleased with today’s outcome

Footage now available:
Footage Available Here

 

Top effort all round guys, everyone has some great photos and the video footage is something else. A massive well done to you all in testing conditions!!! =D>

 

Considering the poor lighting most of the time and falling through the ice you did a great job Simon, thanks for those.

Friday was wall to wall sunshine, sod's law! ](*,)

 

Agree with Swiss Toni, a lovely video Simon especially after the mishap!!

This wasn't you after cracking through the ice by any chance, seen at Ribblehead!!! By the way does anyone know who the footplate crew were who were responsible for that scintillating run from Appleby?

 

Thanks, my pleasure.

 

Brilliant work all round chaps, many thanks for sharing. Having seen all the great pics and clips makes me even more gutted i had to work ](*,)

Thanks again everybody...................Matt.

 

That s a lovely bit of film at Ais Gill, thanks for sharing and prob near freezing in the process.
Nice to hear the hiss from the front end has gone, she was doing a fair old speed with 12 on, no wonder many regarded the Scots as the finest 4-6-0's in the country!

 

Just got my photos finished and would like to say what an absolutley brilliant run we had over there!! It was one of the best i have had and certainly the noisiest and the best 4-6-0 run i have had! Brilliant stuff all and glad to see you still got brilliant shots as you said Ralph and WB,anytime either of you want updates give us a PM (or text etc). My photos are now up here:A YT vid currently been processed and on hopefully this afternoon.

59 photos here:
http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1650622.html


46115 at Carlisle


Dentdale


47760 at Manchester Victoria on the return with Ron Smith in charge



Cheers,
Mark

 

Excellent photographs and video all round guys - well done for braving the cold weather, ice and everything else that was up there =D>

Regards,

Dan