Scots Guardsman on the Sunday CME 2 August 2009

2nd August 2009

Today saw the welcome return of Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman to the Settle-Carlisle line for only its third round trip. The weather was fine and mostly sunny and with a clear run through Settle Junction and a dry rail, the climb to Ribblehead varied between 30 and 40 mph all the way, followed by some lively running down to Carlisle. The return journey saw some more bursts of speed between signal checks on the way to Appleby. However, with a clear road up to Ais Gill, the Scot pulled competently but did not manage the speeds up Mallerstang that she had achieved in snowy conditions in February. But an afternoon of sunshine had seen the beautiful Scot looking her best, and giving a good overall performance for the summer Sunday trippers on the 60% full train.

Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman runs into Skipton to collect the last passengers 1024x768 DSCF7611.JPG	Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman has stopped at Appleby for water 1024x768 DSCF7615.JPG	Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman has arrived at Carlisle at the end of its outward run 1024x768 DSCF7626.JPG	Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman has arrived at Carlisle at the end of its outward run 1024x768 DSCF7651.JPG
Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman at Carlisle with a Pendolino 1024x768 DSCF7653.JPG	The Scot in push-pull mode! With its support coach behind it, Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman drags in the coaches for the return journey. 1024x768 DSCF7671.JPG	Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman runs round its train at Carlisle 1024x768 DSCF7682.JPG	Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman reverses onto its train at Carlisle 1024x768 DSCF7684.JPG
Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman awaits departure from Carlisle 1024x768 DSCF7693.JPG	Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman awaits departure from Carlisle 1024x768 DSCF7697.JPG	Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman has stopped for water at Appleby 1024x768 DSCF7708.JPG	Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman is about to head south to Ais Gill 1024x768 DSCF7718.JPG