RTC Flying Scotsman/Black 5s to Carlisle 23rd January

Nice shots
Think the Swiss guy is a van driver for Yodel

 

Cracking shot John, 5 minutes from my front door, must try that on a Fellsman.

 

Do DBS operate many steam tours to Carlisle these days???!!!

 

Overcast weather conditions as LMS 5MT 4-6-0 No. 44871 pilots LMS 5MT 4-6-0 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' through Selside with the northbound 'Cumbrian Mountain Express'



Leaning into the curve, LMS 5MT 4-6-0 No. 44871 pilots LMS 5MT 4-6-0 No. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' with the homeward leg of the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express'

 

What I still don't understand is why the normal CMEs don't take a DL either for heating or for shunting. Or am I just losing it in my old age?

 

An enjoyable day lineside, though it didn't get off to the best of starts, with the late departure out of Manchester and my car almost packing up. The light was tricky at Horton, but on reflection, Made for a nice silhouette with the fives in fine voice. The day finished off nicely at Lancaster, with a barnstorming passage. Big thanks to Mr Riley, what would we do without his pair of Fives ? Hope you enjoy.

 

Great selection of shots, thanks for posting.

 

That remains to be seen ....

 

Superb Liam, some wonderful sequences there - especially at Horton, when will you ever see light like that again? Many thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

Alan

 

The thunder of the 5's really made up for the absence of 60103. Heck, I think that 46233 shall have a hard time in trying to beat 44871+45407's performance yesterday.


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In crap light go for black and white Much more fun when they're in the sun Cock a hoop after leaving the loop

 

I agree Ralph. You can't go wrong at Lancaster, as long as all goes to plan. Mind you, a Pendolino pulled in on the main northbound platform just a minute later.

 

Cheers Alan. The Lighting was was rather nice, though could of been a lot harsher if another 10 minutes had rolled on.

 

When I had the pleasure of a ride in the support coach of 46233 on the Citadel tour a few years back they all said ( crew and support ) they loved Lancaster at full tilt going South Ralph !

 

Some great vids and photos posted from what was a nice change to the norm after we were all treated to the rather unusual early northbound path.

Please see my black and white contribution as something different from Helwith Bridge, after getting there slightly late due to oversleeping!!! Had I not been rang by those who I was supposed to be picking up after waiting an hour for us to arrive, I wouldn't have seen it!! Must try harder lol

https://www.flickr.com/photos/oli_g_15/24557291356/

Great to see many familiar faces at this location

 

Nothing quite like seeing a 'Semi' charging through Lancaster on the 'up fast' to tackle Ripley bank!

https://johnleyland.smugmug.com/CD/My-Smug-Mug/i-Wp8JQdP