Dalesman 2023

Got one of my best waves in 2007

 

Strangely Ralph I know someone who does that (and it's not Jeremy)

 

Any ideas of motive power for tomorrow’s Dalesman please
Thanks in advance
Neil

 

BIL I believe

 

With Arcow Quarry in the background, No. 35018 'British India Line' crosses the River Ribble at Helwith Bridge with the northbound 'Dalesman' with Steve Chipperfield driving, Rob Russell firing and Roly Parker Guard



Old barn with a view



With the stunning Howgill's in the background No. 35018 'British India Line' about to miss out the Grayrigg stop with the return leg of the 'Dalesman' with Steve Chipperfield driving, Clive Gault firing and Roly Parker Guard

 

SR 35018 seen at Helwith Bridge and through the Lune Gorge in heatwave conditions

 

Love the first picture Shep as it’s something I’ve never seen before so well done .

 

35018 passing the site of the water troughs at Garsdale & under a rogue cloud at Greenholme.




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Phil

 

T'was a bit warm out there today Nige lad

 

It certainly was Shep and very uncomfortable with it but you’ve got to think of the footplate crews that have to work in these conditions which are much worse than what we had to put up with, they deserve a great deal of thanks for what they do.

 

I was informed by stewards on board that the steam loc was NOT to do any pulling at all, the diesel did all the work and even the Mk1 coaches were extremely hot inside
I decided not to come back on it and settled for a air conditioned run back to Preston
Tour left 15 minutes late and avoided Grayrigg stop and arrived very early at Carnforth due to diesel shoving
Don’t know what it was like inside the coaches when they were made to wait 90 minutes in Carnforth south loop
Top marks to the loco crew anyway in such conditions even though basically in light steam

 

I went on ‘The Dalesman’ yesterday 13th June hauled by 35018 British India Line & 37706 on the rear (doing all the work)
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Neil

 

We all forget about the kitchen staff, thanks for pointing that out Ralph.

 

Any hints about what's planned to be on the front on Thursday? 35018?

 

A Merchant Navy can be very hot on the footplate, I’m sure the crew were grateful that they didn’t have to work it hard

 

I would publicly like to thank WCRC for allowing Mrs W and me to transfer our booking from today's Dalesman to another date to enable us to attend a funeral - much appreciated.

 

46115 with assistance at Selside.