Disappearing steam trip 28th

Does anyone know whats happened to the private charter, Hellifield - Carlisle and return on Sept 28th. It was listed on steam tours but has been removed. Is it cancelled or has someone 'had a word'

 

An educated guess, Roger Hardingham (kingfisher railtours) is behind it and it is a day out for some of the employees of Howsons joinery company. He has done this job for them for a year or two. Hardingham has been in contact with those that used to steward on the Dalesman for him about stewarding this job. There is no wonder it has been removed after the Kingfisher fiasco in 2008 and passengers and businesses alike still owed thousands. In typical style it is doubtful if the elusive Hardingham will be onboard, probably due to fear of being lynched. I was told the Hellifield times if anyone wants them.

 

Kingfisher??? Sent a chill down my spine! Given the experiences of many, it begs the question as to how this individual is permitted to run tours.

 

By paying all concerned in full in advance? (Hopefully!!)

Steven

 

There is more chance of hell freezing over than Hardingham paying up.

 

wuud love the times please

 

engine and stock arrive Hellifield 0910 train departs 1050 Carlisle depart 1526 Hellifield arrive 1839. Whilst these times have come from an honourable source i do not take any responsibility for their accuracy.

 

Totally agree with the above, i had numerous messages from Mr Hardingham, when i was chasing the £200 owed to me ( still waiting with no sign of any money being returned), i felt at the time a little bit of sympathy for him, BUT now i just wonder if my concerns for him were just a little bit misplaced. Would nt go and see this train now as a matter of principal

 

I had these e-mailed to me - so take your pick
1050 Hellifield - Carlisle, 1124 Garsdale
1626 Carlisle - Hellifield - 1754 Ais Gill

an hour different on the return - engine 44871

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Thank you both, for the times and loco.

 

Ian Riley reports on intheworks forum the tour is now 48151 as 44871 is off to Scotland to cover for 45231.

 

Isn't he talking about 'The Weardale' tour in October as that is what the last few posts in the topic are regarding.

 

44871 arrived at Carnforth today so i would think its still doing the special on tuesday . The confirmed times are 10.50 off Hellifield and 16.26 return from Carlisle .

 

nearly, its 48151 for weardale and 44871 to scotland thursday instead of going to NYMR or KWVR after.
I saw 44871 arrive at Carnforth at 4.30pm today .

45231's tyres are down on their uppers and will return to Carnforth soon.

Ian also states that he will make it up to NYMR and KWVR later, presumably for their dissapointment.

this presumably means that 44871 will run tommorow as disappeared.

 

I managed to read Thursday as Tuesday! Sorry about that. Severe lack of sleep over the weekend.

 

it was dragged by 57601 to Hellifield, saw it storm through Horton in Ribblesdale with 57601 on the back. video:-


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEbAh7tAVP0

 

Impressive sound but video's a bit bouncy.

 

Shame, I could have stood at the lineside with a 'Where's my money?' banner.

 

Me too!

 

44871 sounded superb at Birkitt Common and here is my video of her working well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLjCxAmt60E