2012 Fellsman Season

My misunderstanding in that case but was told it had been scheduled for the day before the A4 test run. Not sure whether that makes it any more or less likely to appear on a rail tour whilst it is at Carnforth. Was due to go to NYMR reportedly.

 

Been told black smoke billowing out of 61994 outside 10A at Carnforth so could be down for tomorrow but thats only what I have been told so make of it what you will . Steve

 

The rostered loco for tomorrow's Fellsman (01-Aug) is indeed 61994.

David

 

confirmed

 

Hope all goes well with this. If the engine performs anything like it did on the earlier trips over the S&C it could be a very good day out. I wonder if there might be a little more work for the K4 before it returns to Scotland?

 

I almost gave up hope with all the mentions of 5305 and 48151 powering the train. I'm glad that Railroad herald had it right. Those passengers are in for a treat.

 

Dammit...hospital appointment that I can't really get out of ... GRRRR! Might make the return somewhere though..fingers crossed.

 

Just to confirm that the Marquess left Carnforth on time with the Fellsman ECS. No diesel. Pic here:

North West trains, 2012 - andrewstransport's Photos

Andrew N

 

Ring in sick........

 

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61994 passed Gregson Lane roughly to time, great sight.

 

Passing Bamber bridge

Steam Locomotives - 61994 The Great Marquess - Northwest Railway Photography

 

Blasted up Houghton Bank in fine style with full 12 coach rake, accelerated over the top and down to Pleasington, 09.00 so we estimated about 15 down. Pity about the toy-town whistle, sounds so comical when compared to an A4.

 

Fantastic little locomotive, will shift any load offered, 'funny whistle' or not.:dance::clap2:

 

Going very well through Armathwaite only 5 minutes down.
The Great Marquess at Armathwaite Station | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

Sounds a darn sight better than anything else when it's in the Highlands tho!

Will be good to see how it copes on an "flat" line such as the S&C......... (in comparison to the WHL!)

 

Through Cumwhinton just outside Carlisle on the return pretty much on time.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/iancawthorne/7691958408

 

Thanks very much for sharing, Ian.

 

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Footage of K4 61994 at Birkitt Common on the return . Steve K4 61994 The Fellsman on the 1/8/12 - YouTube