Diamond Jubilee Fellsman 06/06/12

Complete shot in the dark based on no evidence (so should fit in well on here hehe) ejector trouble?

 

Stephen Thompson kindly updated us throughout the day; apparently it was a problem with the fire grate (I recall that 46115 failed with a similar problem last year). Came up to Birkett at about 50 mph with the 47 louder than the 8F.

 

Thanks John for the positive words they are very much appreciated.

 

The 8F heads the return at Oubeck in the last rays of sun - Zenfolio | TODAYS RAILWAY SCENE by Phil Metcalfe | Mainline Steam 2012 | 48151 & 47580 head away from Galgate at Oubeck with the returning Diamond Jubilee Fellsman.

 

Fantastic day out behind 48151 even with the bad weather and the problems with the return .Even with the 47 in behind the 8f was still working hard at times . The outward leg was a very damp trip to Hellifield with the 8f working well . The sun came out as soon as we passed the heavy downpour at Ribblehead but still changed all the time. Gordon Hodgson did a superb job on the outward leg in difficult conditions .

 

On board footage of the Diamond Jubilee Fellsman from Lancaster to Carlisle via the S&C . Steve LMS 48151 The Diamond Jubille Fellsman 6/6/12 - YouTube

 

Hi Guys, this my picture of the northbound Diamond Jubilee Fellsman at Kirkby Thore,Cumbria

Diamond Jubilee Fellsman | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Best Wishes
Tony

 

Ten out of ten for your endurance in those conditions Steve, after looking at the weather forecast I decided to give it a miss-thanks for sharing

 

Footage of the return but sadly the 47 was doing nearly all the work. Nothing special just a record of the day. Steve LMS 48151 The Diamond Jubilee Fellsman the return 6-6-12 - YouTube

 

Finally back home so here are my two clips. Selside very atmospheric but not the best clip due to terrible conditions making keeping the camera dry more important than the perfect angle etc!
Thanks for the updates on the day from those "in the know".
Ian

48151 Diamond Jubilee Fellsman at Selside 06 June 2012 - YouTube
120606 48151 Diamond Jubilee Fellsman SBd.mp4 - YouTube

 

Fantastic effort as usual - especially in the conditions Phil - thanks for sharing. My son & I were on the overbridge below you - tried to keep out of your shot but once the train had passed I thought you would be zoomed in a bit more so apologies for appearing like a ghost on the bridge! Can just see you in the end of our shot! Hope you've dried out. Ian