North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion

I understand 37688 is also back in traffic. That tots up to 31128, 31466, 37264, 37688 & 47077 which makes the diesel side quite healthy. If only the same could be said about the steam side, even if the weather isn't really suitable for their use.

 

At least the service can be covered but I agree about the steam. There still isn't a steam ban (44806 finished at Pickering on Weds I believe) but you can bet your bottom dollar at the time there is will be the same time engines start becoming available.

 

I suppose, if there are very few services operated by steam currently, the chances of a large fire are much reduced!

Also, when 44806 needs a washout, can they take the parts off that and use them to get Eric going for 28 days?

 

According to the roster published on the website, 44806 goes right through to Whitby on the 09.20. However, when it gets back to Grosmont it comes off and the rest of the day is all diesel. I’m guessing that this is because the washout has become due.

 

I did see more headlines about the 'Nationwide Steam Ban' last night but you would of thought if that were the reason it would be published on the nymr website. So I can only summise you are correct. I see disapointed customers on the horizon....

 

Believe that steam ban only applies to mainline services? An official reason will be given which definitely won't be generally poor vegetation clearance across the national network and upkeep of the lineside.

Most sources citing the Harry Potter train being responsible for the heavy delays last weekend - 44871 now being the Harry Potter train. The muggles never fail to amaze.

Back onto the NYMR 60163 will visit next week but you need to book on specific services and can only travel on those services. I do hope that this will not be the only available steam service.

 

Define "main line", though. I think Grosmont to Whitby would be classed as "main line" by NR, but maybe it isn't currently as dry as other parts of the country and they are prepared to take the risk.

 

Apologies I'd overlooked that - yes, the Whitby to Grosmont section would technically fall under the ban.

 

44806 due washout ..Reptile expected to appear next week .

 

Is there a plan B if the NR steam ban is still in place next weekend to get the loco to the NYMR?

 

OK thanks. Without wishing to be ignorant how long does a washout generally take? As long as a piece of string?

 

As you say, as long as a piece of string. A couple of days to cool down, a day to prepare for the washout, removing washout plugs, mudholes, etc, a day to do the actual washout followed by another day boxing up. Then there's the boiler to fill and a steam test to carry out. However, it's also usual to carry out any defwerred repairs; some of which can be done concurrently but others may extend the down time significantly. In an ideal world there isn't a rush to do all this as the loco is not urgently required back in traffic so it effectively has to be ready for service when the next loco comes out of service.