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The Cumbrian Mountaineer: 11/11/26 with 6024

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by LMarsh1987, Oct 8, 2026.

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  1. 45698Mars

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    It does draw up in the Up platform when taking water at Settle.
     
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    I understand the appeal of the S&C but the previous trips out and back via Shap gave excellent links with trains from the south. However, it would be surprising if this trip doesn't fill up with people who can get to Crewe from the north west. That said, very little of the S&C will be seen with the train returning from Carlisle only half an hour before sunset. I'm surprised that the trip hasn't been planned with the S&C first.
     
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    Guess it depends on your view. The S & C is perhaps more scenic, but for unassisted steam ( if that is what it is) I personally prefer the northbound WCML to the S & C
     
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  4. LMarsh1987

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    The idea of these excursions is to pit 6024 against 71000, 60007 and 60532. For me, I prefer the S&C but on this occasion a northbound run over the WCML trumps it as we'll get to find out how the newly slimmed down 'King' stacks up against the other class 8's in this day and age.
     
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    I get that in which case I'm bemused that the return over Shap is not included as I reckon that straight out of Carlisle onto the 1 in 130 and upwards is the greater challenge of sustained steaming for 30+ miles.
     
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    The southbound run is a good test for a loco but the Northbound run is also a test of sustained steaming over the 24.25 miles of Shap and Grayrigg combined. You may get a bit of respite along the Lune Valley but if you want to be 75 mph through Tebay then you don't have a lot of leeway. 71000, 60532, 60007 (and 60163 with VT) all put in very good runs last year. It will be an interesting challenge for the LSL crews, they are pretty well adapted to the three wide firebox 'pacifics' and it should be noted all the runs were done with one fireman, not two, or fireman plus inspector as has often be the case in the past.
     
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    I think for some reason my posting was delayed, so I presume they changed it between when I looked and when I posted.
     
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    Queried the running of the Mountaineer on the 11th today and they've confirmed what's obvious from the timings: there's a diesel on the rear all day.
     
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    I have 2 First Class seats at a table for 2 and cant go now, Is anyone interested?
     
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    I see the tour tomorrow still has First Class seats available. Could be due to people expecting the now confirmed diesel presence, or perhaps the view any enthusiast tour will sell out is not correct.
     
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    looks like all single window first class tickets are all sold out as well
     
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    There would be far more enthusiast tours if they did all sell out. <BJ>
     
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    Could be it falls between stools--- diesel on the back because of Wilpshire, dark from Appleby, back in Crewe too late for some connections. Maybe the S and C leg was a step too far comparing it with last year.
     
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    Locomotive Services Limited pay their respects. <BJ>

    ''Ahead of tomorrow’s steam charter, 'King Edward I' carries a poppy wreath as we take a moment to remember and honour all those who have served, sacrificed and lost their lives in conflict.
    We will remember them''. [​IMG]

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    Its a pity the diesel couldn't have been attached at Hellifield on the return journey
     
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    Multiple stops heading north due to reported problems with air pump or general steaming issues. Apparently all now seems to be ok. Very late though.
     
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    Going well passing Brock 81 late.

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    Keith Sergeant, Nov 11, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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    101 minutes late leaving Carnforth!!
     
    neildimmer, Nov 11, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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    Fingers crossed it was the former, as setting off up Shap with the latter would be brave to say the least.
     
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    IMG_5021.JPG Going well at Hartford earlier as well...
     
    ax1709cjm, Nov 11, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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