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Cumbrian Mountain Express 2021

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by 1020 Shireman, May 17, 2021.

  1. sgthompson

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    46115 looked and sounded superb at Langcliffe with load 12 and no diesel
     
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    From RTT it looks like SG was held approaching Settle Jn whilst the late running NT to Carlisle cleared Horton in R. If ever a man needed an incentive to run hard . . . A report from the train could be interesting as 9L at SJn was cut to 5L at Blea Moor. Time of around 21 mins from a slow? start.
     
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    I was only going to pop down to Edge Hill this morning, but ended up following it to Helwith Bridge. Scots Guardsman looked and sounded superb. Video to follow shortly.
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    Video from Edge Hill, Hoghton Bottoms and Helwith Bridge
     
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    Going over the top approaching Ramsgreave & Wilpshire this morning......................

    46115 Ramsgreave & Wilpshire.jpg
     
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    Stunning shot Steve! :)
     
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    46115 at Gisburn Cotes, Langcliffe and South of Penrith station.

     
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    Solo 46115 arr Preston 1837. 47802 has attached to rear for rest of CME to Crewe. AN
     
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    CME Scot 1b.jpg

    Royal Scot class No. 46115 'Scots Guardsman' works the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' over Denthead Viaduct in glorious weather northbound to Carlisle with
    Mick Kelly driving, Chris Holmes on the shovel and Roly Parker Guard

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    Having missed out its Eden Valley stop No. 46115 'Scots Guardsman' approaches Grayrigg 23mins early with Peter Kirk driving, Steve Clark on the shovel and
    Mick McPeake Guard
     
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    Scots Guardsman seen at Gisburn Cotes, Langcliffe and exiting Penrith Station.

     
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    My contribution, Newsholme (only 3 of us at this usually populous place, Covid related?:D Think not, early start, warm day more likely!), then against the light at Long Preston to try and get some exhaust. Early into Hellifield, late away. P1130082.JPG P1130083.JPG
     
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    Nice shot with Pendle Hill in the background.
    An old friend of mine always wanted a shot of 'Lord Nelson' at that location. 'Nelson & Pendle'!

    Locals will understand! ;)
     
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    Tender always full on my watch. Just saying
     
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    Thanks for the excellent photos (as usual) and the much appreciated (by me) crew details. It was good to see that a couple of the less frequently appearing names, Chris Holmes and Peter Kirk, were back plying their trade amongst the Cumbrian fells - and didn't they do well!
     
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    Any news on the motive power for the CME on the 4/9 ?
     
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    Reported on Railcam that 46115 has been failed and CME left CNF diesel-hauled.
     
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    3E9EBA47-20D8-467E-8377-97C94F573566.jpeg Salterwath.:(
     
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    That's a shame - was planning to go to Ribblehead to see the return
     
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    The CME with top and tailed 47's at Salterwath .

     
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    47746 Chris Fudge on Yealand Bank
     

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