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Saphos: Blue Peter to Carlisle - 12/02/26; Sir Nigel Gresley - 11/03/26; Britannia - 8/04/26

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  1. Bulleid Pacific

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    Definitely a 'mixed traction' day, but 90 miles with 70000, then a bit of Class 37 action over Shap, I can't complain too much.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Apr 8, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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    And now the 37 has failed at Tebay. Blocking the up main
     
    Butler Henderson, Apr 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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    They sent some 20s to Get Britannia so hopefully they can get the train
     
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  4. Bulleid Pacific

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    All good fun. Oil pressure issues apparently. Not restarting at the moment. A pity there's no up loop at Tebay.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Apr 8, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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    Nice WCML backlog at peak time. Trains now being held at Harrisons, Penrith, and Carlisle with two more due to Carlisle shortly.
     
    2857Harry, Apr 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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    I think that the down loop at Tebay is accessible from the up main via crossover.
     
    45698Mars, Apr 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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    I don't think anyone would dream of drawing such a comparison :eek:. The only common feature is the failure of the steam locos...........That apart both trains turned out very differently in the end:(.

    Sorry Alan but your post was unfortunately a wee bit premature:).

    Peter
     
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    torgormaig, Apr 8, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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    Class 20s coming to the rescue
     
    2857Harry, Apr 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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    Yes, and for the avoidance of doubt, I meant 'all good fun' in the ironic sense. Suspect there will be a few quid changing hands after this, but at the end of the day, anything can break down.
     
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    0Z99 has just departed Oxenholme heading north. [BJ]
     
    free2grice, Apr 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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    Bodorganboy, Apr 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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    I really hope that all that has happened today doesn't put LSL off doing unassisted steam again.
     
    Alex Productions, Apr 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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    20s arrived and coupled at 19.10
     
    Butler Henderson, Apr 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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    Before the problems developed.
    70000 at Moore Lane. Warming air meant a thin exhaust, the once clear embankment towards the far bridge is quickly disappearing behind the re-growing trees.


    _26Z2114 70000 Moore Lane 080426.jpg
     
    jsm8b, Apr 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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    I'll be honest, if I was advertised a tour with steam, Class 37 and Class 20 haulage it would be quite a tempting offer. Sprung on me by surprise however...
     
    DismalChips, Apr 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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    On the way near Oxenholme. Class 37 seems to have restarted, too.
     
    Bulleid Pacific, Apr 8, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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    There is a comparison we can draw and that is how both circumstances allowed a measure of success to be rescued from two very tricky problems. The LSL one was, to put it mildly, quite complicated. But it looks like a one hour late (only) return to Crewe.
    Some nice touches by Saphos staff on the train to ease the grief as well.
     
    Big Al, Apr 8, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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    How many delay minutes from today’s shenanigans?
    I sincerely hope that GBR haven’t been taking a close interest in the performance of these recent tours .
     
    Sheff, Apr 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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    The train has finally arrived back in Crewe about an hour late.
     
    RalphW, Apr 8, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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    Not bad going considering two loco failures during the day. Lucky that the 37 was already at Carlisle so not far away, likewise the 20s had already arrived at Oxenholme to rescue the Brit.
     
    5944, Apr 8, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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