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The Cumbrian Mountain Express 60009 19th July 2014.

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  1. sgthompson

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    Not seen a thread for this so here is footage of 60009 at Scotby and a deserted Birkett on the return leg .

     
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    CME A4 1a.jpg

    Atrocious conditions at Aisgill as LNE A4 Class 4-6-2 No. 60009 'Union of South Africa' approaches the summit
     
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    Lovely video as usual Stephen, though it seemed that, particularly on the Birkett shot, the 47 (Roy Castle OBE) was doing a lot of work.

    I saw No 9 arrive at Hellifield (in full sun!) and asked driver Gordon Hodgson if he had had a good run. "Not really, with the fire risk." he said

    Some pictures later

    Peter, on a sunny Manchester evening after a grey wet day
    http://pjhtransportpix.zenfolio.com/f731739511
     
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    Thanks Peter , I did think it was Gordon as he gave me a big wave at Scotby .
     
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    Top shot Shep in less than ideal conditions with good old Gordie doing the job as ever .
     
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    Where is 60009? Only 47786 returned to Carnforth tonight from Farington Junc. Did the A4 return to Carnforth from Hellifield?

    Andrew N
     
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    The streak dodges the steam ban 19 July 2014

    A long period of dry weather and a series of strikes by the Fire Brigades Union have led to cancellation or dieselisation of a large number of steam specials in recent days, particularly on the East Coast route and in the South East.
    RTC's Cumbrian Mountain Express lost northbound steam over Shap today but John Cameron's A4 Pacific No 60009 Union of South Africa was able to run south over the Settle and Carlisle line. The day's dreadful weather cleared just before she arrived at Hellifield, where she was bathed in glorious sunshine. Sadly it appeared that the diesel on the rear had done some pushing to reduce the risk of further lineside fires.

    16 pictures are at http://pjhtransportpix.zenfolio.com/p613977950

    Peter on a fine evening in Manchester
    http://pjhtransportpix.zenfolio.com
     
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    Hi Andrew,

    As the last two of my photos show (see above and at http://pjhtransportpix.zenfolio.com/p613977950 ), No 9 left Hellifield five minutes early with 11 coaches and the diesel behind, and I assume went through to Farington Junction.

    Its next possible duty on UK Steam is the CME out of Liverpool next Saturday - might it have gone to Crewe ready for that?

    Peter in Manchester
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    Been told 09 went back to Crewe but not 100% sure
     
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    (Repost from another thread)

    Just caught it west of Langho climbing Whalley Banks 15 early. Whilst it was racing up the banks, the 47 at the back seemed to be giving it a big push from the back. Suppose this tour was a big of a let down for the steam buffs on it being steam only from Carlisle to Lostock hall junction and then being pushed up the hills.

    picture here - http://www.steamingnorth.com/displayimage.php?pid=5410&fullsize=1

    John
     
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    Nice shots there men,didnt bother today Steve as forecast was crap.
     
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    It returned from Farington Jn to Crewe as shown here:
    http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t14/t0719a.htm

    David
     
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    Probably for the CME on the 26th. Diesel hauled Crewe to Liverpool with No 9 on the back, after that who knows?????
     
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    Thanks Henry , it started raining after I departed so you would have been ok .
     
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    At his age Stephen he has to be wary of contracting rust
     
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    How old were you when you recorded this Shep lol


     
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    Yes Steve thats where still and video are different in my opinion You can get away with poor light with video but stills need light.This time of the year everything is so green also.
    A few weeks time hopefully things wiill be better
    H
     
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