The Tin Bath updates?

Hi All

Starting a new link for this subject, as the date draws closer (4 weeks) as of today, news seems to have dried up
Anyone got any ideas of proper times, not the ones on Past Time?

Neil

 

Yes, it has now been pathed. Roughly Man Vic 11.10, Chinley 12.10, Sheffield 12.58/13.54, Penistone 14.44/14.46, Stocksmoor 15.07/15.37, Brighouse 16.15/16.54, Rochdale 17.35, Man Vic 17.55. Full times at http://www.uksteam.info when I get round to it !

David

 

Does anyone know the route mileage on this ? Looking at the route theres quite a few long tunnels should be interesting and a bit foggy with 2 locos !
Brian

 

Worked it out as 121 miles for the trip. Hope this helps.

 

got a "flyer" from the tour organisers through the post yesterday advertising it

 

Many thanks for working the mileage out. Looking forward to the trip now 3 weeks to go!
Brian

 

Timings for the trip now on Uk steam at the following address:
http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t09/t0329a.htm

As soon as i work out the mileage i need to do it again! Notice the train has been re-routed via Denton Junc and Stockport to New Mills South Junc instead of the ashburys and romiley route. Means that the overall tour mileage has risen to 127.33 miles (m&c).

 

I just booked it, this bit sold it to me:

Should be a good day for the sound recordists!

 

Should be a good day for the general public who least expect to see Steam Engines working past them up severe gradients. I've always loved to watch the faces of the unsuspecting public as steam engines pass, fantastic!

The only down side is that where the train is moving slowly, it reinforces a common misconception that steam engines are very very slow. Shame. I sometimes take friends over to the ECML just to show them a steam engine on the mainline. They are always shocked by the speed.

 

It is just a shame that the published rare track from Victoria to New Mills has been taken off the originally published itinerary, and the route is now via Denton and Stockport.

Still - we have the day overall - and let's hope this is no "one off"

 

I can't remember what the proposals were for this line? (To Penistone) Anyone remember?

Cheers.

 

I think the line has been earmarked for tram train testing. These vehicles would be diesel and electric power. The idea should be to link in with the super tram system in Sheffield, Im guessing. Lowering of the platforms has been mentioned on the Penistone line. I cant see why steam cant continue to run as well as the train trams. There would be no overhead wires on the line. The line is 50mph max my mate works as a guard on the line. I would guess we wont get up to anything near that speed though. Loads speed restrictions. I know a bridge near Meadowhall has a much lower speed for loco hauled trains than the regular sprinter units.
Last Junes trip up to Barnsley with 45407 was very leisurely. I'm hoping there will be a few videos on the web of the climb to Dodworth. I'm booked on the train.
Brian

 

Anyone know what the load is ? my guess is 10 coaches. No tickets through post yet.
Brian

 

Had time to think, comment removed. ](*,)

 

It is advertised as double headed steam 45407+76079, why would this include a 47 on the rear?

 

Hahaha, momentary loss of thinking capacity! Blame the day job! [-o<