Neil, The first shot standing next to the Flying Pig is at Carnforth (10A). Dave
Neil, Its passing Miles Platting heading toward Ashton Moss Jct. Dave
But there are more than 6 paths per hour. On weekdays there are 4 Trans-Pennine Expresses, one Northern Rail stopper to Huddersfield, one extra...
Why does it make more sense? One train per hour has to run empty to Diggle as no bay platform is availlable. It can't really be such a problem...
The problem with clearances is only the section between Maryport and Carlisle. Ordinary bogie stock was (and still is permitted as far north as...
It is confirmed that the loco has been sold. I understand (unconfirmed) that Mr Riley received an offer too good to refuse. I have no idea who...
It was certainly going well on the return climb up Standedge at Slaithwaite.
Congratulations to all on an excellent performance yesterday with an unfamiliar crew. However (and without wishing to denigrate 5043's...
Running slightly ahead of time and having caught up a 'Pacer' 6201 was accelerating hard after being checked by signals at Goose Hill Jct.,...
Mike, Rather than sour grapes and criticising those who did venture out for 46115 I think you should consider why there were no timings shown on...
46115 makes a superb sight passing Oakenshaw Jct (approx. 1 mile south of Wakefield Kirkgate) before joining the electrified GN mainline at Hare...
46115 did eventually turn up leaving Carnforth at 14.35 ie 2hrs 35 mins late on the latest timings (albeit 2 days later than originally planned)....
I agree, there is something drastically wrong with the times - assuming that these are indeed the final times supplied by Network Rail. Carnforth...
Ian, Good to see that something on this secenic route may materialise. However, further to earlier posts, I would strongly caution about going...
For all the doubters out there here is photographic evidence of 850's herculean task in pushing a 1000ton cement train onto the lower section of...
I can understand the reasons for what happens - and in the case of this train, if the WCML: is shut, I am amazed it is being allowed to run at...
I wholeheartedly agree on a steam-hauled charter on the Penistone line and have been pressing the Penistone Line Partnership to consider this for...
There was another (I think unreported) 'freight.' It occurred in 1981 (I need to check) when the Cumbrian Mountain Express was running south from...
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