GWR 7029 Clun Castle The Cumbrian Mountaineer Express 22/4/23.

acorb · 22 apr 2023

LMarsh1987 zei: ↑

A good run then. You looked to be going slow before and after Penrith according to Traxsy and you did drop a bit of time. Any idea what the plan is for Crewe ?
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We had an unscheduled stop just north of Penrith to check on a reported issue with one of the Pullman cars. Suspect a nudge from the diesel to get us underway again (only time I've noticed all day), but plenty of noisey effort over Shap and some nice fast running thereafter. Clun has performed brilliantly all day.

We've just left at Crewe, so not sure if 47 going on front or not - seemed a bit of a debate going on up front, but certainly that was Plan A, so would be suprised if it didn't run round.

Thanks for VT for a splendid day, hope there are further opportunities to sample Castle power further afield.

Shep Woolley · 22 apr 2023

Tyseley trespasser on the S&C, GWR Castle class No. 7029 'Clun Castle' working the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' through Selside to Appleby in rather damp conditions.

With the weather improving, GWR Castle class No. 7029 'Clun Castle' seen working the return 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' through Shapbeck Gate to Tyseley

Bodorganboy · 22 apr 2023

Oswald T Wistle zei: ↑

(I didn't realise there was a trip specific thread - also posted on VT thread)

It was a rainy morning. The forecast predicted that the rain would move away to the north, but possibly too late to have cleared the southern part of the S&C before Clun Castle was due to make her long overdue return (1967). Rain or no rain, Oswald must attend. To give the rain the best chance to have cleared I decided on Settle station. I would be travelling alone, Mrs W had other equally(?) important matters to attend to; she was making a rhubarb pie for tea - mmm!

Throughout the journey light rain continued to fall, the cloud base was low and the light was grim. Nearing Settle the rain changed to drizzle. The winds of the last few days had gone, there was barely a breeze, nothing to move the clouds away. I parked on the "pay & display" on the opposite side of the road near the station (£1.10 for an hour). With less than 30 minutes before the train was due and in steady drizzle, I walked to the station. There was already a tripod at the north end of the platform and a couple of minutes later the owner appeared, I set up alongside, nearer the running lines. We tried to spot a break in the clouds, there was none. We tried to determine the direction of the wind, what very little there was, was variable but generally from the south west - straight into the camera lens.

The northbound service train came and went taking with it a large group on a trip to Carlisle. The platforms continued to fill, mainly with prospective watchers, rather than photographers. After several checks, RTT showed Clun had left the loop. The time for Settle Jn stubbornly refused to appear, perhaps being held whilst the service train cleared the section? Then a time, 4L. If Clun had been held it was a poor sort of a day to be tackling the climb from a standing start.

No time to ponder, time to get set up (with an Asda bag over the top to keep things dry - other supermarkets are available). Then in the distance the heavy, crisp exhaust beat - bag off, camera on. Out of view, in the murk and drizzle and masked by the eager crowd gathered on the platform, there was nothing to do but soak in those wonderful exhaust sounds as they grew steadily louder. Not the slightest hesitation, sure-footed, ever louder. Then a glimpse of exhaust, more exhaust billowing into the cool, damp air. A smokebox came into view, steady progress, then under the footbridge moving effortlessly through the platforms. The driver leaning on his widow ledge, a wave (thanks). The carriages rolled past, the class 47 not doing much/anything? The train continued up the hill, the exhaust beat steady as it moved away into the distance. 7C, 9L & 24mph.

On the journey home the rain petered out and by Clitheroe the sun was shining. Seen a Castle on the S&C and rhubarb pie for tea - can life get any better?

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Bodorganboy · 22 apr 2023

7029 heads south

GBoreham · 22 apr 2023

Other commitments stopped me getting up the S&C this afternoon but I managed to get out for the return...Footage of 7029 in full flight passing Beck Foot on the approach to Grayrigg Summit then whistling through Leyland an hour later, where a change of platform 3 minutes before it passed was the correct decision...

FlyingScotsman4472 · 22 apr 2023

On a day of relentless rain we just had to make the journey from the Midlands to see 7029 over the S&C. Top shot at Lunds Paddock and the bottom shot at Armathwaite Station.

iancawthorne · 22 apr 2023

Another one from Fiddlers Lane, Lazonby. The busiest I've ever seen it there, which was quite impressive given the weather conditions.

Clun's trip today takes the number of individual steam locomotives to have traversed the S&C since 11/08/68 to 58.

Clun Castle returns to the Settle Carlisle

acorb · 22 apr 2023

Observation from on board and the fantastic photos uploaded so far - lovely clean exhaust.

If anyone could advise on the crews today, that would be appreciated, only one I recognised was Alastair Meanley. Did West Coast provide more than just facilities for turning and servicing? Whoever they were handled Clun superbly.

wazza588 · 22 apr 2023

A classic day in the north west weather-wise today!!

Lunds paddock:

Lazonby:

Shap village:

Richard

black5 · 22 apr 2023

Blea Moor, Long Marton Viaduct and Great Strickland

Shep Woolley · 22 apr 2023

sgthompson zei: ↑

7029 at Crag Hill Farm, Appleby and Clifton.Sadly wrong side for the sun

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Contra-jour Mon Ami

nige757 · 22 apr 2023

7029 Clun Castle seen from Arcow Quarry in very poor conditions, leaving Appleby and passing Clifton.

James McLeish · 22 apr 2023

7029 at Hellifield, Selside, Lazonby and Great Strickland today

Fred Kerr · 23 apr 2023

Recovering from a stand at Settle Junction and catching the last rays of sunshine at Euxton

Sidmouth · 23 apr 2023

Just before Oxenholme

henrywinskill · 23 apr 2023

sgthompson zei: ↑

7029 at Crag Hill Farm, Appleby and Clifton.Sadly wrong side for the sun

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Find it encouraging when a person takes advice on board ,well done lol

Shep Woolley · 23 apr 2023

Shep Woolley zei: ↑

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Tyseley trespasser on the S&C, GWR Castle class No. 7029 'Clun Castle' working the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' through Selside to Appleby in rather damp conditions.

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With the weather improving, GWR Castle class No. 7029 'Clun Castle' seen working the return 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' through Shapbeck Gate to Tyseley
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AlexGWR1994 · 23 apr 2023

Here's my footage of Clun Castle tackling the long drag at Selside near Horton in Ribblesdale. I hope you enjoy the video.

Alberta 45562 · 23 apr 2023

A challenging day yesterday with the weather and forecast but it was fantastic to see (and hear!) 7029 in the Northern Fells!

Our footage from the day is now available on Youtube:

A couple of photos below:
55 years in the making by Mark & Alan Walker, on Flickr

7029, Appleby by Mark & Alan Walker, on Flickr

7029, Great Strickland by Mark & Alan Walker, on Flickr

blink bonny · 23 apr 2023

My video from yesterday.

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