Saphos Christmas White Rose: 16,20,23/11/24

I’ve had similar confirmation from CD.

 

Yep similar confirmation as well. Change of traction decided this afternoon. A2 on the steam legs, 87 on the electric legs.

 

is it still going to be Blue Peter? as post deleted from FB LSL page, plus 61306 doing a test run this morning

 

5 LSL staff have said it’s the A2 to me currently so I’ll lean on the side of the A2

 

Many thanks

 

Now official its Blue peter

 

LSL Facebook post confirming 60532 has passed its ftr exam ahead of the run tomorrow.

 

Saturday the 16th's Christmas White Rose charters at Peterborough - 60007 on the Saphos Tour, with 44871 on the RTC train. Detailed coverage of the loco changes in the setting of a very busy East Coast main line - much more detail in the video description.

 

A day of anticipation begins with some 1990’s atmosphere at Rugby

 

A little camera shy behind an open drain cock. Confirmation for those on the lineside we have a pacific on the front. Snow on the ground too!

 

Welcome back Blue Peter !! Tour departs Crewe in glorious snow and sunshine.
10 blood and custard mk.1s at the front, 2 mk.2s at the rear + 47. <BJ>

 

Backlit by bright sunshine, Peppercorn Class A2 4-6-2 No. 60532 Blue Peter runs through Hartford station at the head of Saphos Trains charter The Christmas White Rose from Rugby to York on Wednesday 20th November 2024.



Cheers,

 

Does anyone know whether the stop at Moorthorpe in the goods loop is for pathing or water please ?

Just trying to work out of it may be omitted with it currently 20 late

Thanks

 

OTT says it is a water stop.

 

Perfect - thank you

 

Buxworth in the most beautiful conditions

 

Of course it is only 30 mile or so from York, so there is always a risk they may not need it, or the helper on the back may "assist" to save water.

 

Taking water in the loop as booked.

 

Quick phone grab of Blue Peter at Grindleford: https://youtube.com/shorts/xv8qzQ0MSXE

 

New Mills Junction where amazingly there was no snow!