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CME 2023

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Oswald T Wistle, Jan 6, 2023.

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  1. Mike Wylie

    Mike Wylie New Member

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    A proper Fort William railwayman. Passed out in 1989 on the winter training programme with 5305. Dear friend and West Highland mentor
     
    Mike Wylie, Jan 24, 2023
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    The chap on the left looks familiar ;)
     
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    Haven't a clue, looks the part, though!
     
    46203, Jan 24, 2023
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    And a right bunch of familiar rogues on that 44932 support crew!
     
    J Shuttleworth, Jan 24, 2023
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    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Only just picked up (via a YouTube clip) that the train was not turned but both locos ran round, RTT shows the 5Z moves as cancelled For the loco and SC to turn all the infrastructure must have been working at the junctions so wonder why things changed.
     
    Gladiator 5076, Jan 24, 2023
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  6. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Not an unknown move, been on board several times when it has happened.
     
    RalphW, Jan 24, 2023
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    A number of the Leander crew showing their versatility, or something...
     
    46203, Jan 25, 2023
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  8. Oswald T Wistle

    Oswald T Wistle Well-Known Member Friend

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    I came across the video from the "NON-trespasser" perched on the bridge across the track (hand held - as recommended by Nige). I'd need my hand held and a safety harness before venturing up that wall on an icy morning (or any morning come to that). [Seen leaving Blackburn from 55s]

     
    Oswald T Wistle, Jan 27, 2023
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    Keep up at the back, young man :D

    CME 2023
     
    staffordian, Jan 27, 2023
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  10. Oswald T Wistle

    Oswald T Wistle Well-Known Member Friend

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    Whoops!
     
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    On time at Carnforth. Class 47 just attached to rear:eek:
     
    alastair, Jan 28, 2023
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    47802 just been attached in Carnforth loop at insistence of WCR. Rumoured to be because of poor rail conditions. Seriously? It's a big Royal Scot, a 4-6-0 with only 11 up and presumably full sand boxes. What a disappointment.
     
    1020 Shireman, Jan 28, 2023
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    33 at Shap Summit
     
    mattspencer, Jan 28, 2023
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    Made a fine sight and noise going over Shap just a moment ago.
     
    FlyingScotsman4472, Jan 28, 2023
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    46115 near Shap Summit. C1AE6940-A6E9-4D9F-920A-8E4D874C5C3C.jpeg
     
    sgthompson, Jan 28, 2023
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    Not a terribly nice day to take photos but there can't be many photographers out today that got out into the countryside 'under their own steam' - I did the car is in dock so I went out today on the push bike (south of Oxenholme).
    IMG_1261.JPG
     
    fergusmacg, Jan 28, 2023
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    FFS, do you really think this has been done just to annoy you?
     
    Matt37401, Jan 28, 2023
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  18. Big Al

    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    I think you can count the number of occasions on one hand when a London start CME has a steam loco put on the front at Carnforth and also a diesel on the back, even in the winter. So it's fair to assume that there is a good reason. I suggest that you all pick a reason to suit your view from the following list:
    - operational needs at Carlisle;
    - concern over keeping the train warm;
    - rail head and adhesion concerns;
    - possible locomotive worries;
    - spite.

    Have I missed anything?;)
     
    Big Al, Jan 28, 2023
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    46115 failed its FTR a fortnight ago with a late substitution by 44932 - so perhaps there were a couple of concerns about it. Either way, appears to have put on a good display over Shap.
     
    acorb, Jan 28, 2023
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  20. Oswald T Wistle

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    I pick adhesion concerns, this afternoon the weather here (just a few miles from Wilpshire Bank) has fluctuated between mist and very light drizzle and the forecast is mist/fog.
     
    Oswald T Wistle, Jan 28, 2023
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