46233 The Cumbrian Mountain Express 6th Sept 2014

I saw 92214 referred to as "an advertising hoarding for the owners business" in one of the mags letters page, but that quite literally is, maybe as revenge I should tweet "paint it br blue" to the relevant address

 

Meanwhile back at the thread . . . The Duchess has kindly invited Mrs Wistle and I to join her on a trip to Carlisle, she is sending a carriage for us to Bolton (pronounced Bowt'n) on Saturday morning. Only the slightest bit disappointed not to be returning down the WCML as I've yet to 'do' Shap southbound behind 46233. On the other hand a series of stops, as experienced last week, would not best please Mrs W after what she plans to be a full afternoon's shopping in Carlisle.

Fingers crossed for a good run.

 

Enjoy tomorrow, it's the last one, according to UK Steam next Saturday's is cancelled.

 

One from this morning as it heads North at Lostock .

http://dtphotography.smugmug.com/Railways/Steam-Traction-/i-6MzC2j8/A


Dave

 

The Duchess this morning at Blackrod Station and Gregson Lane Crossing:



Chris

 

Coasting at Grimeford Lane and battling the rain at Chapel Lane.

 

Aah, by the time I caught up with that it was a Merchant Navy leaving at 01.10!

 

The Duchess in the Scenic Dentdale.



Hope you enjoy.

 

Wonderful stuff! Best I have seen for a long time. Many thanks for sharing.

 

I like the second bit at the crossing, nice composition & means of keeping dry from the look of it!

 

Footage of 46233 making easy work of every gradient it's presented with at Ladybridge Lane (between Bolton & Lostock), Hoghton, Gisburn & Helwith Bridge.

 

46233 at Hoghton , Rimington, Selside Shaw, Cotehill and finally Waitby Common.

 

Good stuff Stephen once again, enjoyed the banter at Cotehill but Waitby looked a little damp!!

 

In rather damp overcast conditions, LMS 8P Class 4-6-2 No. 46233 'Duchess of Sutherland' approaches Garsdale at speed with the northbound 'Cumbrian Mountain Express'



What a difference in the weather as LMS 8P Class 4-6-2 No. 46233 'Duchess of Sutherland' races through Cotehill with the return leg of the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express'

 

Good locations Stephen and great shots as usual. Too damp for me to head north today but wish I had now especially with next week cancelled.

 

Thanks mate , much appreciated comment . Funny forecast again with all sorts of weather conditions chucked at me and the camera .

 

Cheers Shep , great crack at Cotehill and Henry never fell over LOL !

 

Unfortunately you didn't witness his performance getting through the fence in the first place definitely nil pwa lol

 

Cracking shot at Cotehill Shep!

 

Three shots from today of 46233, at Armathwaite northbound, then Froddle Crook and Greengates southbound...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/iancawthorne/15156797571/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/iancawthorne/15159396172/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/iancawthorne/14973199227/