Welsh Mountaineer 2012

Sadly I never got out into the Conwy Valley to get the photo I wanted this afternoon, however, managed to grab this shot at Rhyl Marine on her return to Preston. Only wish I could have had a higher vantage point!


Scottish Mogul On A Welsh Evening by JonathonAG, on Flickr

 

Three short shots of the return leg at Bagillt, Frodsham and Sutton Weaver:

61994 The Great Marquess on The Welsh Mountaineer - 21/08/2012 - YouTube

Once again, nothing to write home about - just a record.

Chris

Apologies to those who have commented on recent uploads and anyone whose videos I usually watch - I've just got terribly behind once more.

 

A video of 61994 on the final 'Mountaineer' for 2012;

61994 - The Welsh Mountaineer - 21.8.12 - YouTube

 

And an excellent compilation to watch - especially the Roman Bridge sequence which you were right to retain. A fitting end to a fitting charter operation for 2012.

 

Hopefully you have the appetite for a little more action
LNER K4 61994 The Great Marquess on the Welsh Mountaineer 21 August 2012 - YouTube

thanks for viewing

 

Thanks Fred and Ralph for your kind comments, I think it may be possible to walk along the river bank at the viaduct, on this occasion though I was after the silhouette.

 

I've seen a photo from the other side of the River Weaver viaduct, but not from the main, brick viaduct. Nice video by the way Austin, you can only see my sunburnt head in one shot!

It was a good trip yesterday, apart from leaving home at 4am and getting back at 1am! The loco seems perfect for the line. No fuss, no drama. A few slips, mostly very minor and rapidly checked, and only one largish one, just before one of the tunnels. But it was wet, on 1 in 47 and on a curve, so not too surprising really. Maximum speed all day seemed to be low 50s, but as the tour is timed for the 8F there's no point in rushing around at 60 only to wait time. Time keeping was good throughout, only one minute late back into Preston in the evening.

 

Some lovely shots there guys. It is really nice to see Marquess being able to stretch it's legs more this summer. Having grown up with it on the SVR we all knew of it's capabilities, but outside of there it seemed to have a bit of a mixed reputation being temperamental in the hands of those who were not used to it! As we have seen this summer it is very able to punch above it's comparitively small size and it doesn't half look the part it the more southern mountains of Snowdonia doesn't it?! Let's hope it can continue to to perform to new audiences and contribute to the mainline scene a bit more.

 

Ralph wondered what it was like from the other side of the Weaver viaduct so I attach a shot,sorry not video
David

 

A picture of 61994 passing Wigan on the return.

 

Nice one.

 

Thanks very much, that was at Guilden Sutton I suspect. Hope you won't be after an appearance fee!