RTC 2024

The Mk 2 set just departed Crewe behind a green 47 en route from Southall to Carnforth.

 

Whatever it is, here's the move from Carnforth: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U66060/2024-03-09/detailed

 

I would imagine the ECS + 44871 for the 'Stratford Flyer' tour

 

It is indeed with 44871 leading I believe.

 

Routed out and back via Macclesfield.

 

Off RTT for the trip on 16.03.24
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U66030/2024-03-16/detailed
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U92083/2024-03-16/detailed

 

Passing a grim and drizzly Stone this morning.

Followed on to Penkridge where it passed 22 mins early - I was distracted by the coffee and bacon butty --

 

A brief video of 44871 on today's Stratford Flyer, filmed at Stone...

 

That shot sums up the conditions perfectly!

I think I walked past you this morning, when I scouted out the big footbridge south of the station, then decided to use the station itself. You were just setting up by the big fence, with a short step ladder?

 

A short shot of the Stratford Flyer near Kidsgrove this morning:

 

T'was me !

 

Mine from today. First two between Spring Road and Hall Green, third one between The Lakes and Earlswood (this one in poor light).

 

Seen today accelerating hard through Whitlock's End following a signal check on the Stratford Flyer

 

Hi,

Does anyone know if the Cumbrian mountain express from Crewe on the 24th August is fully steam hauled throughout. The website and RTC themselves say yes but looking at the timings and in previous years steam normally comes on at Carnforth.

Thanks

 

Any hints about what's hauling this Saturday's (16th March) CME?

 

34067 I believe Alan .

 

Thanks Steve. I'm planning on getting across. First time this season.