Dalesman and Pendle Dalesman 2021

Wow I was one LOL.

 

So thas no'but a pup!

 

Good stuff Nige!

 

Under the watchful eye of Pen-y-Ghent No. 46115 'Scots Guardsman' works todays 'Pendle Dalesman' away from Helwith Bridge north to Carlisle with David
Blair driving, Martyn Soames on the shovel and Roly Parker Guard



'Scots Guardsman' speeding the return 'Pendle Dalesman' through the site of the old Shap Station with Steve Chipperfield driving, Steve Clark on the shovel
and Mike McPeake Guard

 

Brilliant shot at Helwith Bridge, Shep.

 

Agreed. The line of the track from the quarry leads eyes beautifully to the train. Top notch.

 

Carlisle bound

 

I dug out my old tripod that had been languishing at the back of a cupboard for 30-0dd years, a bit of WD40 and a rub down with a damp cloth and it was as good as new - shame that doesn't work for arthritic knees. I had hoped to set up on the north end of the platform at Horton in Ribblesdale but as I was late arriving I had to settle for the south end. Forget the pictures and enjoy the sound as Messrs Blair and Soames give it a good bash and shower Oswald with cinders in the process.

 

As one of the diners on the train I have to say it felt as though 46115 was as "free as the wind" with the crew determined to show what a Royal Scot in good nick can do. Whilst disappointed that the allocated Jubilee was not used - due to increased load according to some - the Royal Scot did itself justice as far as on-board observation could determine. A fast run on the WCML finished a good day and WCRC can be proud of what they have achieved in restoring, maintaining and operating this venerable machine.

 

Agreed - it's nice to put faces to names and - more importantly - understand the vernacular to interpret postings given the offence that some posters take to comments made in good faith.

 

Sierra Leone load 13 left Lancaster on time.

 

Approaching Brock crossing.

 

All I'll say is, 13 unaided will be a first over the S&C in preservation for a 5X.

 

And the climb to Wilpshire ?

 

Back in steam days the 10.17 Leeds - Carlisle used to have 11 on which I was told was the limit for Jubilee. On the LMR XL timings the limit was =9.
Unaided over Wilpshire must be risking it a bit.

 

Never mind that, the 55A shedplate is just not authentic.