If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

The Cumbrian Coast Express, May 30th

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Rander, May 20, 2009.

  1. Rander

    Rander New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2007
    Messages:
    196
    Likes Received:
    16
    Vintage Trains are running The Cumbrian Coast Express from Birmingham to Ravenglass on Saturday May 30th, with 86259 Les Ross hauling as far as Carnforth loops, where steam will replace the sparkie. Vintage Trains' website has it listed as 48151 Gauge O Guild but I have heard that this is not expected to be ready in time and so instead 5690 Leander will be working the train.

    Anybody booked to be on it? Hoping the weather will be nice for it - looks to be the only opportunity for steam around the Cumbrian Coast for this year.

    Eliot
     
    Rander, May 20, 2009
    #1
  2. Mike30A

    Mike30A Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2006
    Messages:
    1,670
    Likes Received:
    33
    Occupation:
    spending the kids inheritance
    Location:
    North West Golfing Coast
    Mike30A, May 21, 2009
    #2
  3. JohnRobinson

    JohnRobinson Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2007
    Messages:
    865
    Likes Received:
    1,800
    Location:
    Great Harwood, Lancs
    JohnRobinson, May 28, 2009
    #3
  4. noelist

    noelist Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2009
    Messages:
    799
    Likes Received:
    110
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    LGV C+E(FormerlyHGVClass1) Driver
    Location:
    Lancaster
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    just heard a steam loco arrive at Lancaster and depart a few minutes later. sounded like it arrived northbound , so I assume the elctric stopped at preston, and steam took over from there?, it was about 11.30 so running late. or was it 6233? ah yes sorry should have looked at the other times.
     
    noelist, May 30, 2009
    #4
  5. phil.sez

    phil.sez Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2008
    Messages:
    384
    Likes Received:
    57
    phil.sez, May 30, 2009
    #5
  6. Swiss Toni

    Swiss Toni Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2008
    Messages:
    1,912
    Likes Received:
    3,367
    Location:
    Switzshire
    Both lovely shots, particularly like the first. [​IMG]
     
    Swiss Toni, May 31, 2009
    #6
  7. phil.sez

    phil.sez Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2008
    Messages:
    384
    Likes Received:
    57
    Thanks Stuart.
     
    phil.sez, May 31, 2009
    #7
  8. dmr

    dmr New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    175
    Likes Received:
    4
    nice pictures, leander looks great has she been repainted or is it just the sunshine ?
     
    dmr, May 31, 2009
    #8
  9. JohnRobinson

    JohnRobinson Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2007
    Messages:
    865
    Likes Received:
    1,800
    Location:
    Great Harwood, Lancs
    JohnRobinson, May 31, 2009
    #9
  10. acw71000

    acw71000 Member Friend

    Joined:
    May 13, 2008
    Messages:
    873
    Likes Received:
    1,410
    Location:
    Liverpool
    acw71000, May 31, 2009
    #10
  11. Mike30A

    Mike30A Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2006
    Messages:
    1,670
    Likes Received:
    33
    Occupation:
    spending the kids inheritance
    Location:
    North West Golfing Coast

    Just back from an overnight stay in the Lakes, so may post some vid later.
    Good to meet you Austin. Went to Arnside Knott for the return shot, although suffering with the heat I didn't climb high enough to see all the viaduct. But thanks for the directions.
     
    Mike30A, May 31, 2009
    #11
  12. Rander

    Rander New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2007
    Messages:
    196
    Likes Received:
    16
    Rander, May 31, 2009
    #12

Share This Page