The Tin Bath “Extra” Sunday 7th November 2010

good photo Andrew, better than we could muster up at Preston thanks to the platform change.

 

I have just heard there is a possibility that the tour will not be going via the Copy Pit route due to the late running. The train left Derby shortly after 2pm as it was held waiting for a path. I will update if there is any more news.

Neil.

 

Duffield 14:14. Gen from a friend who suggests they were slowing as right up behind another train.

 

Latest update from the Railtours live service seems to confirm my post at #62.

Route from Brighouse is Man Vic via Rochdale.

A bit dissapointing for those on board who were looking forward to Copy Pit but they have certainly got in a bit of extra steam mileage and at least will be back at a reasonable time.

Neil.

 

The Dippie and Halsall show reports passing Belper at 14.30 - so - Sheffield - 15.00, take water - 15.30 extrapolate on booked timings after that by adding around an hour and a half.

Return is by the Calder Valley

 

I've just had a message from somebody on board suggesting 15.50 off Sheffield. Currently looped near ambergate.

 

I managed to get out briefly this morning to catch a glimpse of them passing through Blackrod Station.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px8Yv20_gnE

Chris

 

Yep, A friend of a friend who has a reliable source has confirmed its 15.50 off Sheffield.

 

http://sccplugins.sheffield.gov.uk/utc/cam01.htm

This is a link to the web cam on the front of Sheffield Station should see smoke etc if its on platform 1
Brian

 

Just been told they've arrived into Sheffield.

 

This is similar to the info I have so will be roughly two hours down on the original timings until Brighouse. I have also heard that they are aiming to be back at Manchester at around 7-7.15pm.

 

When I lobbed up mention of my short video I had no idea of the problems facing West Coast Rail, Network Rail and the footplate and support crews. Looks like they're all doing a great job of saving the day for the passengers. Well done so far and I hope the efforts are much appreciated (and ultimately successful).

Chris

 

Can anyone confirrm the time it goes through Barnsley since it's being rather delayed?

Cheers

 

steam on the camera at 16-00

 

steam gone 16-02

 

This is my footage of the ecs on Saturday at Carnforth and Lancaster and then at Chorley today . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2PqUyXT24M

 

Passed Barnsley about 5 minutes ago according to a friend on the train.

 

Can someone paint a diagonal yellow line on Stuart so he doesn't work South of Crewe ?

 

I saw it pass through Dodworth just before it got dark after crossing the M1 heading West at 16.40.
(Video clip to follow)

 

Great sight and sound this morning, heres my shot of the dynamic duo storming up Miles Platting in fine style.
Well done all for making this tour happen.

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