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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. LMarsh1987

    LMarsh1987 Part of the furniture Friend

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    Many thanks, very rare occasions then, though no real surprise as travelling the S&C at night is hardly a USP !
     
    LMarsh1987, Nov 13, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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    Bodorganboy, Nov 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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    I wonder if the "slimmed down" cylinders and front buffer beam had the desired effect and avoided the "usual Castle" speed restrictions on the LH curves thro' the platforms at Oxenholme and Penrith?
     
    Oswald T Wistle, Nov 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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    58 and 68mph through each respectively. :) Was a nice bonus passing through Penrith with power still applied (working off a 20mph TSR at Clifton).
     
    Mick45305, Nov 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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    I understand the question but isn't the issue a right hand curve where the 'throw' is towards the platform, not left hand northbound, where the throw takes the loco away from the platform edge?
     
    Big Al, Nov 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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    Thanks Mick
     
    Oswald T Wistle, Nov 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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