Scarborough Spa Express 2023

2857Harry · 4 August 2023

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All I know(and all I need to know)about the Jacobite situation is that it affects the passengers,crews etc.I have a few friends in the area and their feedback is that the train is much missed.Hopefully be running again soon.
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Fingers crossed, holiday is booked at the end of Sept for a week photting up there!

henrywinskill · 4 August 2023

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Fingers crossed, holiday is booked at the end of Sept for a week photting up there!
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Probably see you there!

Big Al · 4 August 2023

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Over the years I’ve had plenty of poor expriences with them sadly. However, I do still believe that with the right improvements they’d be the best charter operator out there. I absolutely love the fact the don’t have a diesel on the back when they can avoid it, makes it a proper trip and actually makes the steam loco do the job.

On this thread all I said was “I’d be surprised if it runs”, which was in no way a dig at WCR, but with the situation unfolding elsewhere on the route I would have been surprised at the time I posted that comment if it had gone. As it happened the route became clear relatively quick in comparison to some of these line blocks. The fact that a number of hours later good old Ralph decided to say I had little faith makes it sound like I was digging at WCR but as usual he’s taken it out of context.
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Look, I take it on trust from the ORR that what they have done was for the right reasons. The fact that they gave a warning the first time and despite that something unknown happened that led to the suspension can only mean that WCRC brought all this mess on themselves over the Jacobite. The fact that the Scarborough Spa - that is what this thread is all about - ran as normal means that the ORR is not vindictive either. Yesterday was a triumph I think.

Let's assume that WCRC is putting its house in order. If you support heritage steam then it's hard not to wish them all the very best into the future. But yes, the WCRC apologists on here are rather conspicuous by what they say.

Oswald T Wistle · 4 August 2023

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Nowt wrong with it OTW. Loved the sound. Not ear shattering as we had for a lot of Sunday down south. Interesting week for the Jubilee. Sunday in damp and miserable Cornwall; LE move in not much better weather up the Marches on Monday; and now a run to not sunny Scarborough on Thursday. What does it think it is, a Black 5???
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Thanks for the encouragement. I wonder how many of those miles featured Martyn Soames and his trusty shovel.

Oswald T Wistle · 4 August 2023

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I thought the cobweb was rather an "arty" addition to the going away shot.
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Thanks for seeing art where none was intended.

30567 · 4 August 2023

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Sounded more like you were implying that all was lost and the situation would/could not be recovered. Maybe I should have clarified my comment by adding that no doubt NR will work hard with WCR to come up with a plan that suits everybody as they have done on various occasions in the past when the original plans went up in smoke. Lune Rivers a few years back, planned to go via Hellifield and Blackburn and south. Line to Settle blocked, tour rerouted direct south on WCML which meant loco had to back into the yard to be turned and passengers from Bentham etc informed and given time to get to Carnforth. I could mention others but.
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I guess what is true in the OP's post which started all this off is that IF the block between Skipton and Shipley had remained on all morning then a train operated by anyone with pick ups at Carnforth, Skipton, Shipley and Woodlesford with no way to get the Skipton folks to the train would have been pretty challenging. But the Northern website did say they were expecting to reopen around 10 and that is indeed what happened. Looking back at RTT the Scarborough was the seventh train through eastbound. That is pretty impressive, victory snatched. Carnforth to Seamer in four and a quarter hours will be tough to beat.

Big Al · 4 August 2023

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Carnforth to Seamer in four and a quarter hours will be tough to beat.
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Indeed it is and whilst I know that slack timings give the opportunity for recovery when there is a problem, such as the other day, it often turns a day into a marathon!

nige757 · 4 August 2023

Footage from Giggleswick Bank last night of the returning SSE in poor light, having travelled there and having to crouch down by the stone wall under my umbrella for twenty five minute in battering torrential rain I decided I may as well wait for the late running return but by that time the rain had past and the light was almost gone so the footage is not of quality and loses focus here and there so have tried to edit it the best I could.

Shep Woolley · 4 August 2023

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Footage from Giggleswick Bank last night of the returning SSE in poor light, having travelled there and having to crouch down by the stone wall under my umbrella for twenty five minute in battering torrential rain I decided I may as well wait for the late running return but by that time the rain had past and the light was almost gone so the footage is not of quality and loses focus here and there so have tried to edit it the best I could.

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Excellent effort Nige with a sound track to match

blink bonny · 4 August 2023

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Footage from Giggleswick Bank last night of the returning SSE in poor light, having travelled there and having to crouch down by the stone wall under my umbrella for twenty five minute in battering torrential rain I decided I may as well wait for the late running return but by that time the rain had past and the light was almost gone so the footage is not of quality and loses focus here and there so have tried to edit it the best I could.

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I like it. A brave effort!

RalphW · 4 August 2023

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Footage from Giggleswick Bank last night of the returning SSE in poor light, having travelled there and having to crouch down by the stone wall under my umbrella for twenty five minute in battering torrential rain I decided I may as well wait for the late running return but by that time the rain had past and the light was almost gone so the footage is not of quality and loses focus here and there so have tried to edit it the best I could.
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Nige you have no need to apologise for the quality of that footage, it makes a stunning clip showing just what you can do with video in low light, very like something that @Linesider is known for.

sgthompson · 4 August 2023

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Footage from Giggleswick Bank last night of the returning SSE in poor light, having travelled there and having to crouch down by the stone wall under my umbrella for twenty five minute in battering torrential rain I decided I may as well wait for the late running return but by that time the rain had past and the light was almost gone so the footage is not of quality and loses focus here and there so have tried to edit it the best I could.

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Sometimes what we think as a poor video shot works better than expected .

nige757 · 4 August 2023

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Nige you have no need to apologise for the quality of that footage, it makes a stunning clip showing just what you can do with video in low light, very like something that @Linesider is known for.
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Many thanks Ralph, David is definitely the master when it comes to low light filming.

Oswald T Wistle · 5 August 2023

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Footage from Giggleswick Bank last night of the returning SSE in poor light, having travelled there and having to crouch down by the stone wall under my umbrella for twenty five minute in battering torrential rain I decided I may as well wait for the late running return but by that time the rain had past and the light was almost gone so the footage is not of quality and loses focus here and there so have tried to edit it the best I could.

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Thanks twice over, once for persisting despite the challenging conditions and second for producing a very watchable video with a superb soundtrack.

John Merry · 5 August 2023

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Footage from Giggleswick Bank last night of the returning SSE in poor light, having travelled there and having to crouch down by the stone wall under my umbrella for twenty five minute in battering torrential rain I decided I may as well wait for the late running return but by that time the rain had past and the light was almost gone so the footage is not of quality and loses focus here and there so have tried to edit it the best I could.

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Great video.
Decided to opt for the station, as at least some light there from lighting. Sheltered in motorhome while the storm passed.

neildimmer · 15 August 2023

are we getting a different loco again this Thursday, after 46115/45699 have made a appearance so far?

Gladiator 5076 · 15 August 2023

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are we getting a different loco again this Thursday, after 46115/45699 have made a appearance so far?
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If it is 46115 I guess it will be already be "warmed" for its L.E. run to Bristol Friday morning then.

D7076 · 16 August 2023

44932

Steve Sienkiewicz · 17 August 2023

Passing Starricks Farm this morning, very lucky to get the light here.............,..,

Bodorganboy · 17 August 2023

44932 Borwick Scarborough Spa August 17th 2023

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