The Fellsman 2018

At least some got some steam - this all I saw

 

See you got the girls supporting you Ian

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/45407and44871/27914802657/in/dateposted-public/

45690 'Leander' seen on the outward leg at Newsholme.

 

Leander going well near Hoghton
David

 

Well I didn't hang about for the diesel-hauled return Henry but that was due to the weather manking in !!
David

 

I would have done the same David but like me I know you phott diesels

 

A little late, but heres my video from the outward leg.

 

While unlikely to find an answer, I'll still ask the taboo question...

Any locomotive allocated for tomorrow's run? And with this week of very hot conditions again, have any restrictions been placed on steam operations this week?

 

I'd guess there is a high probability the risk assessment will demand diesel assistance at least. There has been little rain to speak of, in East Lancashire at least, for some while and I believe the N. Yorks / Cumbrian parts of the route are much the same.

 

With fields full of ripening crops along part of the route it makes sense to be extra careful.

 

No wet stuff forecast in N Yorks till a week on wednesday according to the BBC weather pages.

 

Is it running tomorrow? Showing cancelled?
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U62501/2018/06/26/advanced

 

I'm hearing a steam ban was implemented from 18.00 yesterday. Two 37s will take the tour tomorrow. No doubt it was too late to cancel/postpone. Hopefully all future trips will be decided asap.

 

One consolation with this is the chance to phott the train in the landscape.With the present weather conditions a chance not to be missed. I would be out but have a prior engagement called work

 

Statesman not having much luck what with the loco problem last time out and the first victims of this year's dry season this time.

 

37516 37668 dep Carnforth 0735 with Fellsman ecs to Lancaster.

 

Unsurprising, been expecting that since I saw this at Wolverhampton on Friday evening, and not one steam engine on the main line at the time. The summer monsoon will doubtless be with us soon enough; enjoy the sun while it lasts.

 

Do you know if it is a nationwide ban Liam?

 

Not sure, I'd be surprised if it's not. The news are reporting areas of TSR's over the network due to heat buckling, so I'd say it's nationwide.

 

Thanks. Used to be able to find out fire risk status on NR's websites but can't find it these days. Supposed to be public information. Must be buried somewhere.