5th March Cathedrals Express, Settle-Carlisle

I hear on the grapevine that this may be hauled by 45699 rather than 46115.

 

Thats the info I have been given also so should be good tomorrow .

 

I don't mind which one as I have not been behind either before. Weather is booked, sadly no sun. Looking forward to it after last years succession of cancelled trips.

 

33 late leaving Hellifield, 40 late Garsdale and currently somewhere around Lazonby, according to RTT.
(arrived Hellifield on time)

 

45699 Galatea on it today and sounded fine at Helwith Bridge although running over 30 minutes late

3 pictures from here - http://www.steamingnorth.com/displayimage.php?album=157&pid=5262#top_display_media

John

 

Timeless pictures - looks good with red engine and maroon stock. I guess you must have been standing by the field barn, I was another 100 yards away to the north east (on the higher ground with no shelter from the cool breeze!). The sound was just what you want from a Jubilee but progress, although fine, was just a bit too slow for the full roar.

 

Lovely, WCRC seem to have finally got to grips with the leaky drain cock issue, the pride of Mr. Smiths stud are starting to put in some consistently good performances, I just hope 'Galatea' can regain its crown as " One of the best" (Jubs) as described by Gav Morrison in 'Devonian'-from the footplate, by Stephen Austin, even though she wasn't a Holbeck engine !

 

Steam Dreams tweeted that it was a points failure at Hellifield that caused the delay.

 

A photo of Galatea waiting to depart Hellifield. Delayed due to points failure. She was looking good, and according to an ex BR fireman watching her depart, she sounded good.

Also at Hellifield at the same time was 61994 The Great Marquess - heading for Keighley I understand; they passed just north of the station. A photo of 61994 has been added - get two for the price of one!

 

That's a cracking picture (45699) .

 

A short video of Galatea starting on the climb from Settle Junction towards Settle:



Sounding very nice today.

Chris

 

Galatea headed for the Long Drag 5 March 2014

The exploits of Royal Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman on last Saturday's Winter CME have been well recorded in words, photos and videos. They inspired me to take a trip to Hellifield, to see it hook up to the first Cathedrals Express over the S&C since Steam Dreams returned to West Coast as its train provider.

First surprise was to see Stanier 4-6-0 No 45699 Galatea puff gently into the station rather than the Green Giant. Still, a Stanier Jubilee is always a welcome sight, even though a green one would be even better.

I watched it shunt round the station then headed to Settle station to see it starting into the climb to Blea Moor. It was half an hour late, and in that time the sun vanished under thick grey cloud. But Galatea made a stirring sight and sound as it charged into the hills.

19 pictures are at http://pjhtransportpix.zenfolio.com/p479550547

Peter, at the end of a grey afternoon in Manchester
http://pjhtransportpix.zenfolio.com

 

footage from Helwith Bridge

 

Footage at Hellifield , Horton, Kirkby Thore and finally Stockber .

 

Great news to hear that the northbound delay was not Jubilee related. A couple of shots at Dry Beck, near Low House Crossing and Duncowfold...

At Duncowfold, the well known lineside photographer, Mr Henry Elliot can be seen to the far left of the frame (get out of my shot Henry!)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/iancawthorne/12954101115
http://www.flickr.com/photos/iancawthorne/12954532674

 

Selside Symphony

 

'Galatea' and 'The Great Marquess' working through Settle Junction

 

Bit cold and dull out in the fields today, however the locals were very chatty!



HERE's the "Jubilee" getting a move on at Settle.

 

Like that Stuart, that jacket is going to become famous throughout the land

 

Yes - that was me - right in the corner of the walls next to the right side of the fence, in front of the barn - and still the wind went through me