LE Movements, ECS and Test Runs 2016

With 12 days before 2016 lets get the ball rolling for next year. With the days approaching for 46100(test), 6201 & 60103 having their mainline test runs here we go.

 

Does anyone know when 44871 is to return to Bury from Grosmont as the original plan was for today but was cancelled?

 

Don't forget 45212!

 

Reported elsewhere that 44871 is staying at Grosmont for the time being in order to make use of the wheeldrop.

Ian Riley has also said elsewhere that 45212 is expected to spend part of the year at Haworth, Grosmont and Fort William.

 

Flying Scotsman video on http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/england/lancashire first move off shed to begin running in trials on east lancs.

no sound but surely means more video's turmning up on you tube.

 

I understand that the mainline test runs will be postponed by one day.

 

All of then - so not to Carnforth until the 20th now?

 

Latest rumour is that its cancelled due to sctsman brake problems, not confirmed.

so 45407 or 45699 to do WCME on saturday.....god knows....hopefully.

 

Was she not running solo (no inside diesel for braking) yesterday - or did I imagine that!?

 

No you didn't, the diesel was only there to stop the passengers from freezing .

 

l was at Rawtenstall on saturday, but not on sunday, dont know if your query has been answered but, l saw videos on you tube of saturday runs, perhaps thats where you will get confirmation.
Cheers.

 

Diesel on both Saturday and Sunday for heat. Friday night diner was a solo run.

 

If the rumours turn out to be true about Saturday, surely they wont need to send the Scotsman North for the test run ?

 

Isn't the reason it is said to be unavailable Saturday because it won't be main line tested in time?

 

UKsteam shows "may be postponed for 24 hours" but Ian is not, understandably, confirming the situation. Uncertainty will keep the number of spectators down which could be seen as a good thing. There may have been one or two final details to attend to on the engine and buying an extra day makes good sense. But it might not be needed. I am far less concerned about the fitness of the A3 than I am about the WCR situation which might need dialling into the equation. If I lived near Castleton I would be tempted to keep my eyes and ears open.

 

I note the light move to Carnforth has not been activated today which may suggest that it isn't happening!

BTW one small thing, on UKsteam.info (which is wonderful I hasten to add!) the light engine movements link from the front page still takes you to 2015 not 2016 - not a complaint merely an observation

 

Try this.

http://www.uksteam.info/tours/lem16.htm

 

According to RTC's Faceache page 60103 will NOT be available for her first run on 23/1...
Sorry to be the bearer of such disappointing news, but obviously Ian Riley and his lads did their best.