Cumbrian Mountain Express 2022

Unable to get vacuum brake working in rear coach hence 86259 reattached
Neil (on board)

 

Oh dear, a quick glance at RTT would indicate "Full beans" from the rear ! I wonder what the plan is for the return.

 

Anybody remember any other steam tours with a powered electric on the back?
Would that make it an electric box?

 

@neildimmer - is there any indication which route back you’re taking? S&C as planned or via Shap?
Thanks, Simon

 

73107 went out on the back of a few Steam Dreams trips in 2006, slightly different from an 86 admittedly.

Andrew

 

Electric has gone LE to Preston. I can't see any other LE paths for a diesel from Carnforth.

 

Very common in Europe. I've done steam tours with an electric loco on the back in Italy and Switzerland, and I've seen photos of German tours too.

 

Just changed to train cancelled by operator on RTT

 

1N87 cancelled. Replaced by 1A89. Shown as at platform 3 but with the same departure time ( now long gone ) of 14.22.

 

But there is a 1A89 also shown leaving at the same time and currently 'at platform'?

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1A89 pathed via S&C:
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U63045/2022-05-21/detailed

Edit: now cancelled - see post #233

Edit again - ignore above edit, it has left Carlisle 95 late.

 

As time goes on WCML may become more attractive to operator and the railway.

 

1A89 now cancelled by Operator as per RTT

 

1Z62 1600 ex Carlisle is the 4498 LSL return private charter.
Derek

 

Realised too late, retracted post !

 

Anyone on board know what’s currently going on?


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RTT showing departed 95 min late via S&C

 

Just a mere 95 late. Onward connections gone for a Burton ?

 

Showing left Carlisle as 1A89 at 1557 95 late and via S&C
Derek