The Witch Way 3rd Oct Steam/Diesel

Hi All

Anyone know what the steam loco will be on this, as Railway Magazine quoting Stanier 8F 48151's return to the mainline

Neil

 

I emailed Spitfire and they said it would either be 48151 or 46115. I'd certainly prefer the scot.

 

Should be called " Which Way " for photoers as uksteam as Tornado going over the S&C the same day

 

UK Steam Info states it will be either 5690 or 46115. But I was on 'The Yorkshire Scot' on Sunday and got talking to 1 of the stewards and he told me that 46115 has no more booked work for this year.

The 8F is new to me!

 

The Witch Way

Spitfire tours webpage stating this special will now run 2 hours later than originally stated

Quote

**Please note due to pathing issues around the "Oldham Loop" the tour is now expected to run approximately TWO hours later than we originally advertised - please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. The timings shown below reflect these changes. **

PRESTON d. 10:45
a. 21:45
WIGAN NORTH WESTERN d. 11:05
a. 21:25
MANCHESTER VICTORIA
d. 12:00
a. 20:45

Cotton Mill Loop Circuit
Provisional Timings

MANCHESTER VICTORIA d.12:00
a. 18:05

Oldham Loop Circuit
Provisional Timings

MANCHESTER VICTORIA d.18:15 a. 19:30

Oldham Loop Diesel Mini-tour

Provisional Timings

MANCHESTER VICTORIA d. 19:45 a. 20:45



Neil

 

Any further news on which engine this tour will have ?

 

Does it really matter?

Steam over the loop just hours before it closes is what's important

 

Not really Frank,48151 should be nice after overhaul,and you can't go wrong with the Scot! Then the fun begins....


What time is it through Deighton,that's all that matters to me....

 

Well, whatever engine will be. I shall be at Copy Pit waiting for it.

 

There was a unique and rare working over Copy Pit this afternoon - first time in twenty three years - Portsmouth to Portsmouth for only the second time ever - this time recorded on film though.

 

We have had confirmation today, that Scots Guardsman will be the train engine for the Witch Way on Oct 3rd.

Accomodation is available in both classes for all sections of the journey.

Thanks,
James.
Spitfire Railtours.

 

Looking forward to it, and very tempted by the mini-tours. Will you be able to turn up on the day for them, subject to space?

Just out of interest, why is it called the Witch Way? It doesn't pass through Pendle at all.....

Craig

 

Todmorden to Blackburn????

 

Yes subject to space.

 

:rip:

 

Passing through Calderdale, Burnley, Hyndburn then Blackburn - never touches Pendle!

As an aside, perhaps a advertising opportunity for Transdev here for the flagship X43 Manchester service? Logo as a headboard?

http://www.thewitchway.co.uk/

Craig

 

Anyone seen any tickets yet???

 

Reported on The Works, Scots out of gauge, now hauled by 45231.

Matt

 

Begs the question where is it out of gauge, as 46115 has already done most of the route on the charter earlier this year? Probably Blackburn - Darwen - Bolton. Harold.