The Cumbrian Fellsman 7th Feb

Thanks for the kind comments everyone regarding yesterdays footage. And nahh it wasn't Austin, wasn't far off being like that though...

 

I was up at Ais Gill too for a close-in shot and having looked again at the footage, believe it was driven Southbound by Gordon Hodgson (certainly looks like him leaning out). I'm not surprised if it was - his performances have become known as being something a bit special. A cheeky go at the Blue Riband perhaps? I know it won't have beaten 46229's record, but 46115 had a Blue Riband eligible load (12) and from all the vids I've seen on the climb, was consistently storming along. Certainly an excellent time will have been achieved - something we've not seen on Ais Gill for some time.

I quite agree about Ais Gill Austin - what a haunting roar she made up Mallerstang!! We first heard her and thought 'what's that? Can't be it, 15 minutes early. A jet perhaps?'. Absolutely magical stuff. Excellent video - what clag coming round the curve towards the top!

 

on the outward run Mr Andrews was driving i believe? At least he was there as was Fletch throughout the day......


Video processing should be done in minutes

 

Video now up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlU2PAn661E

Cheers,
Mark

 

Your shot at Carlisle is fabulous! Just like the real thing, well done.

 

thanks for all the photo's and vidio's chaps they were superb

 

Just had the pleasure of watching your excellent footage from yesterday.Fabulous stuff Ralph choice of location on both was excellent.
Simon

http://www.simon582.fotopic.net/

 

Cheers guys,my arm nearly fell off,pity the bloke in front's didn't get knocked off,but can't have everything! Don't know whats up with the quality need to get my Pinnacle working again Window Moviemaker is awful!

Cheers,
Mark

 

For those that want to know, the northbound run was in the hands of birthday boy, Bill Andrew, with Mrs Santrian's little lad, Frank, firing; Gordon Hodgson was, indeed, in control, for the southbound, with John Fletcher on the shovel. I don't think the southbound ascent of Ais Gill was quite Blue Riband material but pretty good all the same.

A very good day was had by all.

James S
WCR

 

That was my first thought too David, that it was perhaps a jet. That was the first time I have been able to see her since she returned and one that won't be forgotten. Glad you liked the video and look forward to seeing yours soon.

 

Yeah, that looks superb. Not a bad engine.

 

http://railways.mjspencer.com/gallery/m ... itemId=585

I saw 46115 at Carlisle shortly after I had arrived on the class 20 charter

 

Agreed what a brilliant day out this was. The "roar" as SG stormed along Mallerstang will live in my memory for a long time. For those interested SG reached Ais Gill summit board in 24 mins 37 secs from a standing start at Appleby [timed from 6 coaches back] with a minimum speed of 40 mph between Ais Gill viaduct to just south of the road bridge.
A 12 vehicle rake of all maroon stock, steam heated [no diesel on the back] was also greatly appreciated. To ALL involved in this operation my most sincere thanks.


To all involved sincere thanks and in particular for using steam heat, a 1 and not having diesel on the back.

 

You mean you got him away from a week's mourning on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Buddy Holly's death? (Those who know Fletch will understand!)

Maybe this performance on the shovel was for Buddy!

 

The booked time was 43 mins, including 2 mins recovery time. Pretty damn good really!

 

Made the long trip north yesterday, a couple from Blea Moor and Birkett Common: