LE Movements

As reported in the Christmas white rose thread and I noticed on uk steam it should of headed back yesterday, Just went past hornsey on the way to work, 4492 in steam with what looks like a 37/4 on the front. I can only assume she's still being warmed up as there was a few drifts of black smoke from her. Can assume she'll run back to southall after the peak.

 

70013 Oliver Cromwell is reported to have left Carnforth Steamtown tonight (Mon 19 Dec) by road. Destination unknown, as is how / when it reached Carnforth.

Cheers

Andrew N.

 

Destination will probably be LE11, better known as Loughborough, it's booked to work the diner on Christmas Day!

 

Taken from the 5305LA site:

'Cromwell had to return to the Great Central Railway for booked work over the Christmas period and, as it was not possible for operational reasons to send the loco back to the GCR by road from York immediately, 70013 plus its support coach made the journey to Carnforth on Saturday evening. Road haulage back to Quorn was booked for Monday 19th December.'

That was all kept quiet wasn't it! No movement info on UKS & info only posted today on 5305LA. Oh well.... I'm surprised there's nowhere closer to the GCR for Cromwell to be transferred to road - 140 or so miles seems along way for it to have to be risked transported by road.

 

See t1217e.htm and scroll to the bottom !

 

Yes only noticed that when I got home having been puzzled to see 70013 running through York on its magical mystery departure! Perhaps if it is really a sort of unrelated move to the tour it should at least be indicated on the loco movements page? Just a thought.

 

Here is 60163 Tornado on her way to the MHR from Southall this morning just outside Aldershot and bang on time:A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado hurries through Aldershot. 31-12-11 - YouTube

 

I'm glad it run on time, I was hoping to do Aldershot myself this morning but got delaid at home.

Will catch her when she goes back as long as it's not a Midnight run.

Mike M. (70c)

 

Nice shot GF considering the light, or lack of it!

 

Thanks. Unfortunately the photo's I got were somewhat blurred even though I had changed the settings to suit the very dark conditions. I decided to take my little digi-cam as well to get some video just in case! Thanks again for the info about this. Did you have much luck?

 

Re: LE Movements for wednesday night GNR No1 move

GNR No 1 + stock etc London Waterloo to Southall

Wednesday night 11 Jan

5z36
Waterloo dep 2310
latchmere 2344
North pole 0004
Acton ml 0058
W Ealing 0113
Southall 0129

Probably be dragged, OK for the late shift.

 

It's reported in HR that Tangmere is to travel LE to Carnforth for it's annual check up shortly. Anybody have info on this?

 

Times now up on UKSteam for this coming Thursday...........

 

I have a feeling that Tangmere will be in light steam behind 33207...

Cheers for now

Andrew N

 

I have the very same feeling. cheers.

 

According to gen there's no box, just Tangmere & support coach + it's running on time.

 

yep, a tad early through Tring apparently , so if it doesn't pick a box up somewhere (like Crewe) I'll venture out in the rain for a steam fix, hopefully a good bit of whistling as well.

well there's always a chance of rumours about, thats life!. cheers.

 

Tangmere departed Crewe engine and POB at 14.44 north bound

 

Tangmere practically cruised to Carnforth today. I doubt she is going to be in Carnforth for long.

 

My brothers video of todays Tangmere LEM - shot at Scorton where she was running well & almost 20mins early:
34067 Tangmere - Scorton 26/01/12 - YouTube