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CME 2023

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Oswald T Wistle, Jan 6, 2023.

  1. GBoreham

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    The 47 was giving it plenty through Settle, no doubt trying to make up some of the lost time...video to follow a bit later.
     
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    Interesting to note that there is now a clear run from Carlisle to Carnforth, no pathing stops.:)
     
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    B&W version heading up past Langliffe.............

    44932 Langcliffe mono 1.jpg
     
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    Footage of 44932 passing Bamber Bridge, Horrocksford and Settle this morning, still putting a lot of effort in despite the assistance from the rear at times.

     
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  5. Karlh

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    44932 climbing through Langcliffe with the WCME this morning. Mainline-21.1.23-44932-CME-Long-trail-and-Long-drag.jpg
     
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    My first time back in the S&C saddle since July.

    North over Dandry Mire.
    44932-(10)-fbook.jpg 44932-(20)-fbook.jpg 44932-(25)-fbookcrop.jpg
     
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    Thought I'd try a new (for me) location at Settle Junction with hoped-for back lighting but confounded by running 20 minutes late (possibly due to late running unit on the Leeds - Carlisle service.)
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    44932 passing Blea Moor box with the WCME on 21/1/2023

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    Return CME 21.01.23.
     
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    To add to the shot from Langcliffe here's the video.

     
  13. LMarsh1987

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    A sight to behold as 44932 forges its way past Blea Moor in magical winter conditions. We can now look forward to all the pictures and videos from our esteemed contributors.
     
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    A Black 5 +12 would necessitate a diesel on the back
     
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    Yes there is. A Generator Car. Over 70 tons lighter and every bit as good.
     
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    44932 Blea Moor 21.01.2023 NP.jpg Patch of sum at Blea Moor
     
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    44932 + 12 at Ais Gill. 22nd August 2010. Going quite well !
     
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    44932 has taken 12 over the S&C unaided on four occasions, all of them were in both directions
     
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  20. RalphW

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    Here we go again, unfortunately, a generator car is not every bit as good as it serves only one purpose, which is to provide power for the trains' services, so it is not really a viable alternative to a diesel which can provide motive power as well if required.
    So what do you do, pander to the few who want pure steam and stick a genny on the back and in doing so lose at least 2 passenger carrying coaches and then have to put the prices up as RTC and WCR need to run profitably trips?
     
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