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Cumbrian Mountain Express (Summer 2012)

Dieses Thema im Forum 'What's Going On' wurde von mike1522 gestartet, 22 März 2012.

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  1. 45407&44871

    45407&44871 Guest

    one of my mates has received his tickets for this week and it says that 45305 is doing the honours. Mixed paths here? :S
     
    45407&44871, 19 Juli 2012
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  2. Bifur01

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    45305 is definitely not a bad engine- she stood in for 70013 on the CME last year and managed to keep up with 70013's shedule, which is quite something considering that 45305 is limited to 60mph. Also we had 12 coaches that day and she did fine over Shap and the S&C in rainy conditions.
     
    Bifur01, 19 Juli 2012
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  3. Big Al

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    I agree about 5305 but should these trips turn into a trial of strength for the locomotive? Power classifications are there for a reason and it's not very sensible to load a train without regard to the engine at the front.
     
    Big Al, 19 Juli 2012
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  4. malc

    malc Part of the furniture

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    uksteam.info now shows 46233 as the loco for the CME on Saturday. The weekly GCR newletter reports that 45305 is still on the railway having ash pan mods.
     
    malc, 19 Juli 2012
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  5. mike1522

    mike1522 Long Time Member Friend

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    I also notice that the Herald and UK steam don't agree about Shap and S&C paths. So is Shap going to still be on the return to Crewe?
     
    mike1522, 19 Juli 2012
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    Northbound over the S&C is favoured now as the 16.11 path South out of Carlisle over Shap, is one of the few where the train can get all the way to the Carnforth water stop without being caught by service trains.
     
    RalphW, 19 Juli 2012
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