The Tin Bath “Extra” Sunday 7th November 2010

Latest news...

I have just heard from the train that due to the above post#39 it will be routed Man Vic-Stockport-Crewe and then Lichfeild-Derby (waterstop) to Sheffield.

All this may still be subject to change....I would suggest anyone who is subscribe to the SMS system uses it as there should be some updates from the train.

Bill and Albert are the drivers for the day.

I will keep you posted of any further changes if I hear anything.

Neil.

 

...Also the diesel will be detached at Man Vic on the outward run to take the train back this evening.

 

At the moment, this is the plan, with the intention of regaining the booked path at Sheffield, although that will, of course, be subject to other traffic and the over-riding need to ensure sufficient water-stops are maintained.

The only person currently affected is the passenger getting on at Hathersage, who will now have to drive to Sheffield.......

JS

 

Thanks for that James.

I hope all goes to the revised plan, Neil.

 

and me, whose first port of call was going to be, yes you've guessed it...........GRINDLEFORD. :doh:

Not only can I make the sun disappear but I can also derail freight trains! :frusty:

 

I have uploaded a shot of the ECS in Preston last night, It couldn't have been parked in a worse position, but the lack of quality is compensated by the steamy atmosphere I think.
http://www.northwestrailphoto.co.uk...album=toprated&cat=0&pid=18#top_display_media

 

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So it was you derailed the freight, just to get 'The Tin Bath Extra' to come thru Crewe?

 

I've just come back from Barnsley station. I was going to watch it at Hathersage so just as i was buying my ticket this is what i heard so i've come home thinking it was cancelled. Will it still be on time in Sheffield and also what route is it being diverted through. Please get back to me Asap.

 

Another update, this time from the Railtours live SMS system.

quote;

Plan B in operation stopped at Denton for water 10.48 route planning still being worked on, will update when more info available.

If I hear anything else I will post up asap.

 

Just heard departed Denton at 11.18.

I have not heard of any changes to the route I posted in post #41.

 

Another update from Railtours live SMS service.

Chelford 11.46

Edit, another one,

Holmes Chapel 11.52. It is hoped that after a short stop at Derby we may be back near to time leaving sheffield

 

http://railtours.national-preservation.com/
Register, you will get live updates right to your mobile phone. No more thinking something has been cancelled.
There is currently 20 off people registered for updates, and the system works!

 

reported stafford 1225

 

Posted duplicate of above!

 

Thank you all for the updates thus far. A friend of mine is hoping to see it at Derby so will be very pleased to hear they're getting there.

 

A quick back of fag packet based on mid-day at Crewe would suggest at least 13.00 at Derby - water stop,dep 13.30, Sheffield circa 14.15 at best: looks like sunset at Penistone with the whole of the remainder in the dark - Miles Platting to Ashburys still waits!

 

Pic here of the Black 5s passing Lancaster last night with the ECS:

http://andrewstransport.fotopic.net/p68001726.html

Cheers

AN

 

Another update,
Lichfield at 12.50.

 

Apparentley i unknowingly signed up forhis but there seems to be a problem with my account.