The Royal Scot. 10th October.

We had a great day yesterday, a cracking run behind 6233, good beer at Carlisle and in good company, nice to meet a few more Nat Pres members :smt023

Thanks to WCRC, RTC and anyone else involved, especially to PRLCT for maintaining such a great loco, well done all.

Thanks to everyone lineside who have posted up their vids and photos and looking forward to more.

Neil.

 

Really enjoyed being on board, it was a fabulous run. And the bark of that exhaust going up shap

Can't wait to see the Youtube vids once people have uploaded them

 

Thanks to every one involved in yesterdays trip it made a change to be at the front all day,did any body get a picture of ths two loco's side by side in the station??

 

Try looking at the bottom of the previous page!

 

Did they turn the whole train then?

 

Great vids and pics already posted from yesterday. Here's my contribution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjmNivwa0sk

 

Yes, I think many on board were well chuffed, no pun intended....

Nice video as well Mike, thanks for sharing.

 

I have uploaded a selection of photos from carlisle yesterday including Tornado and the Duchess side by side in the station at
http://www.northwestrailphoto.fotopic.net/c1766539.html

 

Pictures of 6233 crew at Crewe.

http://www.upmain.fotopic.net/p61484026.html

http://www.upmain.fotopic.net/p61484714.html

http://www.upmain.fotopic.net/p61484025.html

http://www.upmain.fotopic.net/p61484027.html

http://www.upmain.fotopic.net/p61484532.html

 

Thanks for sharing those from Crewe, some great shots there.

One of Bill and Frank at Carlisle. It was a bit busy when we arrived and difficult to get into a decent position for a photo!

 

Cracking shot Phil, rods down ,the lot.

 

Not too much on here about Frank and Bill leaving the steam scene but if two other railwaymen have given us plebs more pleasure through their sheer professionalism over the years then I don't know them. They were pestered by every Tom Dick and Harry at Carlisle, trying to get their Royal Scot booklet signed and did it all with a smile. Good luck to both of them. By the way I was one of those doing the pestering.

 

Certainly agree about the pleasure Bill and Frank have given us over the years, a hard act to follow. Amongst the many fine photo's and videos from yesterday, Neils shot of them at Carlisle is one to treasure. Many years of experience etched on their faces.

My video offering is now uploaded at;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-tDSR_HSvk

 

Brilliant shots all. For me yesterday was possibly the best run I've had on the mainline behind steam. It was an absolute joy to watch 6233 storm up Shap with 13 + a diesel from the front window. I think I was sharing with you Ralph? I was the youngish lad with the green jacket and white hoodie. It was tiring standing from Euston to Crewe just to get the front windows but so worth the effort!

Thanks to WCRC, Railway Touring Company and PRCLT for a fantastic trip.

 

A couple more photos from yesterday...

Carlisle..

http://galleryneil.fotopic.net/p61503552.html

Crewe..

http://galleryneil.fotopic.net/p61503549.html

And 86259 at Crewe..

http://galleryneil.fotopic.net/p61503550.html

And a slightly higher res version of Bill and Frank if anyone wants to right click and copy..

http://galleryneil.fotopic.net/p61503551.html

 

What a great day out. Such a pleasure to meet some fellow posters and put names (and personalities) to faces. Great to meet you Ralph, Neil, Matt ,Spamcan81, Bulllied Pacific et al !!

 

Guys, I have to say that so far all the photos and videos are making this trip yesturday simply stunning! Nice video there Ralph and its great around 2 mins 40 secs when your hear 6233 really start to dig in! Have to say I'm gutted actually that I wasnt able to come along but looks as though everyone had a cracking day and DoS looked and sounded in fine form as per usual and hopefully she'll be back promptly!