60007 Update 9.3.12

Just a quick update, recently passed her steam test, now in for painting.

Also booked for 2 more mainline tours in September, in addition to GB5.

It is planned to use 60007 on the following rail tours:

21st April, (RTC)
Great Britain V Railtour
60007 will work the train from York to Edinburgh
N.B. This is a part of a nine day railtour, the section involving 60007 can not be booked separately.

8th September, (PT)
60007: York - Skipton - Appleby - Carlisle

19th September, (UKR)
60007: Carlisle - Appleby - Hellifield - Blackburn - Farringdon Junction - Crewe

(PT) Pathfinder Tours - Tel: 01453) 835414 or 01453 834477, website: pathfindertours.co.uk
(RTC) Railway Touring Company - Tel: 01553 661500, website: Steam Rail Trips and Tours - Railway Touring Company
(UKR) UK Railtours - Tel: 01438 715050, website: ukrailtours.com

 

Good news on No.7. She's been away far too long.

 

The top statement isn't true unfortunatley, yes she has been steamed but the boiler exam hasnt been passed yet. Dont get ahead of yourself. There are a few of us working really quite hard to make sure that the engine is right when it does come out again. Patience and correct facts are a virtue!

 

NYMR website has expected ok date for 18th April.

 

I can confirm what Gresleyman say is correct. A brief update for members of the Trust will go up soon.

 

The SNGLPT have always maintained that only information posted on their website holds validity, which, in my opinion, is the correct way to proceed.

 

Latest information on the NYMR unofficial forum says that an A4LS source unofficially suggests mid to late summer for a return to traffic.

 

60007 was outside the shed at Grosmont today, appeared to have a warming fire lit......

 

Steamed yesterday - still work to do

 

From Elsewhere, 60007 steam test on this Thursday.

 

Please God can they get a pass this time?! After all the hard work and money it must be so demoralising to suffer these set backs

 

She was outside Grosmont shed yesterday 24th being cleaned, with some smoke showing and looking wonderful (below).

 

Comment on another forum indicates that 60007 did pass its steam test on Thursday . Official confirmation awaited.

Further comment seen that Sir Nigel may be stretching his legs on Saturday.

 

Picture from elsewhere:-

SNG at Pickering today on test run

Twitter

 

60007 at Pickering today on a test run:

Twitter / NYMR: Sir Nigel on a test run to ...

 

Looking good for 2 Blue A4s in action at the Gala.......

Steven

 

Reports on Facebook suggest the firebox was found o be leaking again when Sir Nigel was back at Grosmont. Anyone know if this is true? I am hoping it is not - really devastating blow to the lads looking after Gresley if it is.

 

eddief,

Sadly that is the case. Does anyone know how bad the leak is on 60007?

 

Hopefully, an update will be able to be issued later today confirming the situation and whether a rapid repair is possible.

Steven

 

I hope so Steve, I have a lot of happy memories of No;7 on the NYMR - I even managed a cab ride whilst shunting the dining train.