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The Winter Cumbrian Mountain 30th December.

Discussie in 'What's Going On' gestart door RalphW, 6 okt 2009.

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  1. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Two '5's over Shap and the S&C....

    http://www.railwaytouring.co.uk/index.php/winter-cumbrian-mountain-express---301209.html
     
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    There are stories going round already that this will be the Bill and Frank final run....:(
     
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    The 31 tour is the day before thankfully :) Sounds goood.
     
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    Looks a great tour to see out 2009.

    With 44871 returning, and possibly the bill and frank final run mentioned earlier by Cambrian55, it looks to be a tour that cant be missed!

    I have read in one of the latest magazines that 44871 is to have its mainline test runs on a date around week commencing Monday 21 Dercember, so hopefully all will go well so it can take part in the tour with its sister engine as predicted.

    Fingers crossed!
     
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    If you are referring to the Pathfinder R/tour then it has apparently been cancelled due to lack of bookings - may be something to do with the revised motive power being Class 66 & Class 56 instead?
     
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    Oh,there goes that plan then!
     
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    Just booked on this. Looking forward to seeing out the year with some double 5 thrash and the holy grail of a snow covered S&C -we have the best chance of a white Xmas for 20 years apparently! All in all a not to be missed tour.
     
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    Paul Hudson's enthusiasm about the White Chrimbo seems to have faded,although we are getting some this week apparently.
     
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    Looking at UK Steam and with fingers crossed, 44871 starts its mainline comeback on its first test run tomorrow from Castleton - Carnforth WCRC in preperation to take her first tour duty on the 30th.

    Is she now complete and ready to run tomorrow, as there has been no news from what i can see yet?

    Any info much appreciated.
     
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    She looks magnificent on another forum :)
     
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    Im taking that as good news then for tomorrow.

    Do you have any links to the photo to save looking around?
     
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    Thanks 46118 for providing us with a a great vid of its return to service. It's hard to find any news, pics or vids at the moment, so much appreciated.

    A huge congratulations must go to Riley and his team for the overhaul. Super job and looks superb.

    Top marks to all involved!
     
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  15. RalphW

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    Anyone else out tomorrow to catch first sight? Work permitting I hope to be some where towards Golbourne.
     
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    I haven't managed my shift swap so very unlikely for me :(

    Neil.
     
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    I'll be out Tuesday, got Xmas shopping and other commitments tomorrow... Look forward to tomorrow's photos & footage :p
     
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  18. RalphW

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    I've just been told that Ian has said on the other side that he intends to reverse into Castleton station, then set off from there.
    I might just change my location..
     
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    Just thinking, what has happened to "running-in" these days? a day on the ELR Santas, LE to Carnforth, a loaded test run, and then off over Shap!

    Confidence in a job well done I suggest!
     
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    (Sorry, this is old news - I hadn't seen the latest posts)

    From another place on Saturday night:
    "WE DID IT!! 44871 today hauled her first passanger trains in over 15 years, and the performance was outstanding! After several difficult days, mainly due to a seized valve in the air brake system she made her debut on todays Santa Specials on the ELR. A few snags to sort out tomorrow, then we're all set for a light test run to Carnforth on Monday."

    And from Ian Riley himself last night:
    "..........and we are all ready!....... "

    Peter, on a bright, snowy Manchester morning
    http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net
     
    pjhliners, 21 dec 2009
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