Diamond Jubilee Fellsman 06/06/12

I don't seem to be able to find a thread on this tour.

Times here thanks to David:- t0606a.htm

Does anyone know what is likely to be hauling this?

Thanks, Neil.

 

Hi Neil , I am on this one and when I was talking to Gordon Hodgson at Crewe before the Citadel Express tour he hinted it will be 48151 and not Guardsman as I had hoped for. Regards Steve

 

My money was on the 8f too.

 

As much as the 8F is a great loco, having travelled behind it more often than any other, I am nervous about making a booking this year. Looking at the Statesman website, 48151 isn't even in the pool, but 5690 is....? As far as I am aware, 5690 is being overhauled and won't be back for some time.

 

Thanks Steve, I'm not sure yet if I will get to go out, I have a list of jobs on at home but may at least get to Pleasington.

Neil.

 

Get Leander back out and Galatea out the door Carnforth. I too love the 8f its one of those locomotive you can witness it's full track speed.

If Leander was not in overhaul at the moment it is unquestionable at what would be at the head end of the train.

 

Confirmed as the 8f chaps.

 

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On time through gregson lane in torrential rain.

 

Footage of the 8F from Chatburn and a very damp Selside.

[video=youtube;8t2tOXMJnzI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2tOXMJnzI[/video]


Hope you enjoy.

 

Brilliant "gloom" shot at Selside - congratulations. You must have thought the weather had done you down, but in fact it has made the shot.

John

 

Will add our gloomy clip when home Thursday. Now off to mallerstang sun almost out!

 

48151 not passed Cumwhinton yet.

The unit which was due behind it has just passed on time.

 

48151 has been confirmed as failed - 47580 despatched from Carnforth for the return

John

 

48151 and class 47 inside just passed Cumwhinton now.

 

2 fails in two days a shame any idea what the cause is hope it's not serious we need more mainline locos not less.

 

plenty clag reported at shotlock tunnel at 17.48, seems to be working

 

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Passed Clitheroe 19.06 ish, steam still on...oh well, railrover must be quick on the keys or on board or lives next the line.

 

Strange why send for the diesel if not failed.