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  1. Oswald T Wistle replied to the thread CME - 2019.

    Thanks Steve, I wouldn't have minded a ride behind the Brit but when you have to choose . . . Shap with Brit+12 or Jub+11 - Answer, ? Cumbrian Coast or S&C - Answer, S&C Coffins or opening windows? - Answer, opening windows. That said, I...

    May 20, 2019 at 8:46 AM

  2. Oswald T Wistle replied to the thread CME - 2019.

    Thanks, there were a few places on the S&C when Leander was working hard at 50-60 mph where I did give an involuntary shiver (and it wasn't the draught from the open window but the roar from the front).

    May 20, 2019 at 8:36 AM

  3. Oswald T Wistle liked Romsey's post in the thread ‘Fellsman’ 2019 - LSL operated..

    I suspect there is a water stop between Horrocksford Jn and Hellifield. The running time on the LSL schedules is about 55 minutes and the normal railtour running time (without engineering allowance or pathing time) is about 25 to 30 minutes....

    May 19, 2019 at 9:34 PM

  4. Oswald T Wistle liked 30567's post in the thread ‘Fellsman’ 2019 - LSL operated..

    0940 Horrocksford 1040 Hellifield looks OK David. Not sure exactly where though.

    May 19, 2019 at 9:34 PM

  5. Oswald T Wistle replied to the thread ‘Fellsman’ 2019 - LSL operated..

    Thanks guys. I thought that the overall journey took a long time but hadn’t looked close enough. I recall that locos have watered from an over bridge in the Horrocksford / Chatburn area in past.

    May 19, 2019 at 9:34 PM

  6. Oswald T Wistle replied to the thread ‘Fellsman’ 2019 - LSL operated..

    Times for 29 May now on RTT. Only looks to have a water stop at Appleby, Crewe - Blackburn - Appleby is 124 miles. Anyone with any thoughts / info?

    May 19, 2019 at 7:41 PM

  7. Oswald T Wistle liked 30567's post in the thread Saphos: The Lakelander - 18/05/19.

    Very good day out yesterday. I was entertaining my better half, so abnormal behaviour not encouraged. I did stand by the window a couple of times but I think I got away with it. On this occasion I think RTT seems about right. comparing our run...

    May 19, 2019 at 2:46 PM

  8. Oswald T Wistle liked Swiss Toni's post in the thread CME - 2019.

    Return journey near Newsholme. [img]"The Cumbrian Mountain Express", 18/05/19.

    May 19, 2019 at 2:36 PM

  9. Oswald T Wistle liked steamingyorkshire's post in the thread CME - 2019.

    'The Cumbrian Mountain Express' hauled by LMS 5XP No.45690 'Leander' seen passing Shap Wells and climbing over the summit at Ais Gill. Video Available Here [img]

    May 19, 2019 at 12:57 PM

  10. Oswald T Wistle liked Britfoamer's post in the thread CME - 2019.

    Shap, Birket and Hoghton.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  11. Oswald T Wistle liked nige757's post in the thread CME - 2019.

    Birkett Tunnel. [MEDIA]

    May 19, 2019 at 12:50 PM

  12. Oswald T Wistle liked nige757's post in the thread CME - 2019.

    Shap Wells. [MEDIA]

    May 19, 2019 at 12:49 PM

  13. Oswald T Wistle liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread CME - 2019.

    [ATTACH] Overcast conditions today as 'Leander' approaches Scout Green with 'The Cumbrian Mountain Express' with Mick Rawling driving and Chris Holmes on the shovel [ATTACH] Speeding away from Kirkby Stephen Station 'Leander' making a fine...

    Leander 1b (2).jpg Leander 2b.jpg May 19, 2019 at 12:47 PM

  14. Oswald T Wistle liked blink bonny's post in the thread CME - 2019.

    Shap Wells.[ATTACH]

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  15. Oswald T Wistle liked sgthompson's post in the thread CME - 2019.

    45690 at Shap Wells , Shap Summit and Birkett Tunnel . [MEDIA]

    May 19, 2019 at 12:46 PM
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