70013 to Carlisle. 25th August.

According to times just posted, Cromwell comes off at Carnforth rather than Preston on the return leg of this run. I see the loco then runs south to Crewe. I assume there is some operational problem in the up direction at Preston. Carnforth good loop surely poses problems too, as the locos at least in my experience have to block the main line coming off and joining the train.

 

Obviously no one is on this or has any interest in it, apart from me!

 

Thanks for bringing this to my attention, I will be able to go out and see it somewhere between preston and Blackburn before work.


Neil.

 

Coach H for me

 

And me.

 

K (coach K not ok!) I notice 86259 is at Willesden from a list I am looking at?

Cheers,
Mark

 

And me Coach H looking forward to it!

 

Wonder if I can sell your seat!

Cheers,
Mark

 

Has anyone any updates on this tour so far please?

Thanks, Neil.

 

We left Crewe 10 late. Not sure I can update Railtour live as I've changed my phone number, that and the blackberry battery is dropping rather quickly already.

 

Thanks for the update Phil. Have a good trip.

Neil

 

Left Preston 19 late. Had to wait for a few late running virgins and TPEs to go either way, and after coupling the train was fouling the signal and had to shunt back. Load is now 13 for those interested.

 

Thanks again for the update Phil. I saw it at Pleasington at 11.38 so around 20 mins late at that point. Ollie sounded and looked great and was well in command of the 13 coach load.

I will check out the vid after work.

Neil.

 

86259 approaching Leyland on the Cathedrals express this morning
http://www.northwestrailphoto.co.uk...album=lastup&cat=0&pid=1002#top_display_media

and at Bamber Bridge with 70013 in charge

http://www.northwestrailphoto.co.uk...album=lastup&cat=0&pid=1001#top_display_media

 

Was 10 - 15 down as she blasted through Selside. Looked and sounded superb

 

Nice photo John. I wasn't far way, just near the barn...

 

Thanks Simon. Shame we couldn't blow some of that cloud away.

 

Just left Carlisle on time, Cromwell being very vocal even back here in Coach 8!

 

Not the best of places to park your car whilst waiting for the train to pass through!! Lol. <BJ>

 

Cracking the flags in the Dales today for a change

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27848870@N02/6080106710