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Return of the Cotton Mill Express

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by neildimmer, Sep 23, 2009.

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  1. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    It is probably the easiest place as the whole train can be turned there off normal running lines.
     
    RalphW, Jan 24, 2010
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    Provisional times are available on UKsteam.info. Looks like the train is turning at Castleford mid-afternoon, as previously suggested.
     
    Steamage, Jan 25, 2010
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    If there's photographers out there i'll be on the trip and can post a couple of times / location as we reach various points on the trip if thats of use...
     
    ADB968008, Jan 25, 2010
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    Does anyone know why UK Steam has crossed out Huddersfield Copy Pit Blackburn?
     
    bobbler, Jan 28, 2010
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    because originally it was thought to be going up copy pit twice. due to RTC web site route wording.
     
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    It was originally planned to go up Copy Pit twice, you could join the train at Hudds' for the first circle and leave at Hudds' on the second.
     
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  7. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Now sold out according to RTC website

    Hopefully they will run more this year

    Neil
     
    neildimmer, Jan 29, 2010
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    I thought it was only going round once.
     
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  9. RalphW

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    It is now but the original plan was Vic to Blackburn twice then direct back to Preston.
     
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    It was the wording of the post from pete12000 that was confusing.
     
    Swiss Toni, Jan 29, 2010
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    Lets hope so. The Cotton Mill does seem rather popular with Joe Public, even when Past Time ran about 8 or 9 of them before they went bust.

    If weather stays fair, it will be Lydgate for me.
     
    Jeff Albiston, Jan 29, 2010
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    To clarify my earlier post, the train was originally booked to pick up passengers at Hudds' at 12.20 on the first loop, and set down at Hudds' at 15.20 on the second.

    I bought my ticket on that basis.
     
    pete12000, Jan 30, 2010
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  13. ADB968008

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    waiting at lancaster, just announced a delay,apparently not left carnforth yet, problems with the 'unit' :) apparently.
    also trains between wigan and preston are apparently delayed, dont know if this will affect our train.
    though two drs 37's on flask just went through to entertain us all.
     
    ADB968008, Jan 30, 2010
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    Thanks for the update, I was just about to leave the house, time for a quick brew then!

    Neil.
     
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    Thanks for the update, should be in for some brisk running then. Correct me if I'm wrong, but was there not a problem before when 46115 deputised on the Cotton Mill. Nothing to do with WCRC if I remember. It resulted in Albert really going for it up to Diggle....
     
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    Thanks for update
    Has it left Carnforth yet anyone know?

    Neil
     
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    apparently loco is back on the train, but not left carnforth. rytc are good at keepimg us informed, which is good as it's a bit cold and everyone is piled in the buffet.

    my guess is 0945 based on the board.but its a guess.
     
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    Thanks for keeping us updated, hope for more during the day

    Neil
     
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    46115 dep Carnforth 0925.

    AN
     
    wcmlbls1846, Jan 30, 2010
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    0935 dep lancaster, 83minutes late
     
    ADB968008, Jan 30, 2010
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