WCRC Scarborough Spa/Dalesman/Spirit of the Lakes/normal tours 2022

Hi Tony, it was very nice to chat with you this morning at Clapham and thank you for your for your very kind comments I'm sure I can speak for all the guys you mention above as we enjoy what we do come rain or shine and are only to happy to upload our footage of what's been going on for everyone to watch as its not always possible for some folk to be able get out to see these tours like we can through one reason or another, kind regards nige

 

I would be grateful if anyone travelling on today's Dalesman can record and then post a time for the climb from Ormside to the Aisgill summit sign. I am keeping a record of all posted times for the year. [Pleases see post #63 above for full details].
Thanks in anticipation and enjoy. Remember, "Oswald needs YOUR time!"

 

D345 NOT on today's Dalesman York-Hellifield. 37676 York-Leeds. 47746 Leeds-Hellifield.

 

First and foremost, I am sure that all our thoughts are with the family and friends of the passenger on another trip who sadly died earlier today. It does, as always, put things into perspective.

After yesterday evening's storm today's forecast was much better, but still with the chance of light rain. Mrs W and I (well me really) had planned to go to Settle station but with the possibility of rain Horton in R with a guaranteed parking space almost on the platform seemed a better bet. We arrived about 30 minutes before the train was due. There was no Arcow Quarry train today and the Leeds-Carlisle was on time, so no reason to be late.

With nothing in front BIL left Hellifield 10E and was 8E at Settle Jn - "Good!", I hear you say. But just hang on, running this early BIL could arrive at Horton in R about the same time as the Carlisle-Leeds train. The service train was RT at Blea Moor, next a distant whistle from BIL, then the unit coming into sight . . . surely not! Set up at the north end of the southbound platform there was little to do but wait and hope. The unit arrived and stopped, if no-one gets on or off there might be a chance, but of course people were waiting to get on, then there was a problem with the doors and the guard had to walk down the platform. BIL was almost upon us. Quick tripod move and 2 seconds later BIL shot into the frame, the train hurried by (it always seems faster going away) and on the back was 37.676 "Loch Rannoch" contributing away to its heart's content. 6E, 41mph, 15C and no rain. 40 miles there, 40 miles back and all for 30 seconds of snatched video. However, perspective Oswald.

 

From the east side we see 35018 crossing Ribblehead Viaduct with steam to spare.

 

35018 seems to be taking things easy at Frodle Crook this afternoon. Not my video.

 

I can imagine young Whistle that the language was somewhat lively at this point!!

 

(2) 8th September 2022 35018 British India Line The Dalesman - YouTube

Today's Dalesman with 35018

 

I’ve tried a bit of swearing in the past, plenty of moaning, even sulking, but nothing seems to work. Any tips, Shep?

 

Afraid not young Whistle, having been done up like a kipper recently at Benson Hall I put my hands together, look up to the heavens and pray

 

35018 at Dandry Mire Viaduct today (08/09/2022):

Chris

 

The Dalesman 8th September: 35018 load 11+1. Mega shovage from 37676, starting from Appleby time from post 275 to 259¾ 16 min 12 sec. Speed at Ormside 62 and at summit 52½ mph. Such a time requires both locomotives to have been working hard.

 

Thanks Bill, fastest posted time of the year by a country mile.

 

35018 with the return ex Chester Dalesman on the WCML, 20.09.22.

 

20th September 2022 35018 The Dalesman - YouTube

Horton in Ribblesdale 20th September 2022

 

35018 on a grey day at Ribblehead:

 

Penrith:

 

35018 seen from above Helwith Bridge from the east side by kind permission from the farmer then at Beckfoot slowing to enter the loop and finally exiting Oxenholme Station.