WCME & CME 2025

OK thanks, explains why WCR are busy painting MkIIs in maroon. I hope they do somehow manage to get their MkI retro fitted with CDL (as indeed were the MkIIs in pre preservation days)

 

nothing unsung about 86259, it's a magnificent engine!

 

There is no prohibition on non-CDL stock, rather they cannot convey passengers.

 

I mean 6 of 1, half a dozen of the other tbh. Still equaits to the fact that they can’t run a railtour and carry passengers in those vehicles .

 

Timings for this coming Saturday's (29th March) CME:

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U43495/2025-03-29/detailed

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U43502/2025-03-29/detailed

Cheerz,

Alan

 

1960s loco and station as 86259 accelerates through Stafford after a signal check on the approach to the station with the electric leg of the CME before handing over to Tangmere at Carnforth. .

 

86259 off at Preston then solo 47 to Carnforth. AN

 

Having been to Greenholme this morning to see Bahamas and Tangmere I returned home, had lunch (cheese on toast), loaded up the video of the morning's events and had a brew. By then it was time to leave for Wilpshire to see Tangmere (again) - oh for Scots Guardsman! It had rained heavily in the early afternoon but this changed to drizzle and that had all but petered out. So off I went, the windscreen wipers made only the odd sweep of the screen - would it be too much to hope for a brighter sky?! As I neared Wilpshire the drizzle stopped. The traffic gods were kind and I arrived at 16.50, with Tangmere booked to appear at 17.21, but on past form she would probably be early. It had now begun to drizzle, but not too much. I headed down to the station where there was only one "regular" and he was waiting in the shelter.

As the light was dire and the platform was empty I decided to set up in about 2/3 of the way along (towards Clitheroe) and pan round as the train passed. Tangmere had left Clitheroe (4E). The drizzle became heavier, the sky became darker, adjustments were made to the camera but the depth of field had to be sacrificed to retain a usable shutter speed. Tangmere appeared amidst a cloud of white exhaust, and was making the sort of noises that we have come to expect. Emerging from her own white cloud she headed towards the station, thro' the platforms and away up the hill - Oswald managed to pan round without kicking the tripod leg with his size 12s - hurray! As I watched the train head up over the summit I stepped back and off one of the textured paving slabs, the paving slab was loose, the paving slab rocked, a tripod leg was on the paving slab, the tripod moved, the camera rocked and Oswald was very, very cross (he might even have sworn, under his breath of course). I intend to sue Nitwork Rail for . . . ?, I'll think of something. 7.5C, drizzling, feeling cold & 8E AND the diesel was pushing!

(Maisie notes: Maisie now likes going outside but only if someone accompanies her and only if there are no sudden unexplained noises. She is an accomplished tree climber (pigeons being the intended target), this far she has returned to earth in a safe and controlled manner (from 10-12 feet up). She is very territorial, even if she isn't strictly on her home turf. Dogs are there to be avoided or hissed at. Cats are easier prey, Dennis, a large ginger tom who lives in the next road and is very friendly suffered her rebuff, after the friendliest of approaches by him. Misky, a lovely timid but friendly cat who lives a few doors away has been chased away twice. Maisie is going to have to learn some social skills.)

 

another day, another gray photo...... The box seen heading north at Grenholme.



Richard

 

34067 at Salterwath & Low Baron Wood


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Phil

 

Although dry a chilly wind greets SR BoB No. 34067 'Tangmere' working the 'Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express' 1Z86 through Greenholme on the climb to Shap and onwards to Carlisle with Mick Rawling driving, Robbie Ellis on the shovel and
Paul McGwyn Guard to Carlisle and Steve Adams Guard on the return leg



Sheltered by the cars tailgate from the horrendous conditions SR Bob No. 34067 'Tangmere' battles the conditions towards Aisgill summit with the return leg of the 'Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express'

 

Tangmere seen at Oxenholme (with permission from the land owner) and at Langwathby, filmed around the Jubilee and also includes the non-steam hauled NB at the end:

 

Dillicar Knott is the backdrop as 34067 Tangmere races towards Shap this morning.



Cheerz,

Alan

 

34067 seen from below Shap Summit Foot Bridge and Shap Summit then later on the return from the old Kirkby Stephen Goods and up signal before the weather deteriorated.

 

A couple of shots of Tangmere at Carlisle. Unbelievably I can't remember seeing this loco before with it spending a lot of time down south in its first ticket - so quite glad to clap eyes on it finally!

 

Tangmere Approaching Langwathby on Saturday

 

Any ideas what the reason was for this?

 

I think the OHLE is off in Carnforth U&DGLs due to the new connection into 10A currently being put in.

 

Thanks, so is a new connection actually fact rather than rumour, wonder who is paying for that, if its WCR would suggest they plan to remain around long term!

 

Les at Old Linslade on Saturday morning. Don't know if it has been mentioned here before but some palisade fencing has gone in at the spot here, possibly recently and certainly since I was last there. The trusty folding stool proved vital once again.