Fairburn Tank running again on GCR

After its restoration at Loughborough the Fairburn Tank 42085 has been finally commissioned and was out running today on service trains. I managed a couple of pictures on the single track section approaching Leicester.It looks splendid and is a credit to all those involved.

My pictures are at http://steamgalore.fotopic.net/c1726744.html

 

That's good news! I'll be going past Loughborough tomorrow on my way to Foxfield; I'll pop in.

Regards

 

Is it scheduled for many more of the railway's service trains prior to returning to the L&HR? Will be worth a trip if I know when it's running!

 

wow thats looking really nice =D> well done to all involved in its restoration \/

 

42085 has been rostered to run alongside 8F 48305 this weekend. And will also run on the TPO at the mail by rail gala.

 

Anyone out there drive/fired a Fairburn tank and a BR 80xxx tank. Which loco did you prefer to be drive/fire on and why?

Thanks

 

Ive fired 42085 today, albeit one trip as a trainee and she steamed really well, but unfortunately I havent as yet fired a standard tank to compare the with the Fairburn.

 

Hi Brian you beat me to it! see my efforts at http://rickeborallphotography.fotopic.net/
Nice shots by the way! I echo you sentiments whole heartedly!!
ATB RICK

 

Lovely - the ideal heritage railway loco in my humble opinion - although I'd love to see the Stanier 3 cyl running one day.

Dave

 

Quick question of the GCR members - from Rick's photos (very good, by the way), 42085 is running wrong line - does the GCR operate as single track if passing of trains isn't necessary and how does that work on the signalling?

Thanks

Steven

 

It was indeed running wrong line due to Permanent way engineers trains on the down line with 37255.

 

BTW - it will be doing a TPO run next Saturday.

Saw the test run while out on maintenance duties - makes a very pleasing sight as a light engine in both directions and as for that whistle, a pleasing tone that carries very well - even over a two stroke engine.

http://www.51a.es-jay-tee.co.uk/Images/51a Posting Box/GCR/42085_B3O1555B+W.jpg

http://www.51a.es-jay-tee.co.uk/Images/51a Posting Box/GCR/42085_B3O1564b+w2.jpg
Those are from yesterday.

 

We operate Single Line Working with a pilotman when the other line is blocked for engineering work. The signalling is uni-directional.

 

I did pop in to Loughborough Friday lunchtime, but the engine was dead. It looked a picture though, really good.

Regards