Railway Photographs by Peter Hewitt http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/ 12 rows en-gb 60 The East Lancashire Railway in October - 31 October 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1776142.html The dearth of ex-BR tender engines on the ELR through the summer began to be rectified in early October with the arrival of John Cameron's K4 2-6-0 No 61994 The Great Marquess. She was later joined by Ian Riley's Class 5 4-6-0 No 45407, which had also had a spell north of the border. Nevertheless, it took a contingent of industrial locos to make up a decent fleet of locos for the gala at the end of the month. Saturday 31 October 2009: The dearth of ex-BR tender engines on the ELR through the summer began to be rectified in early October with the arrival of John Cameron's K4 2-6-0 No 61994 The Great Marquess. She was later joined by Ian Riley's Class 5 4-6-0 No 45407, which had also had a spell north of the border. Nevertheless, it took a contingent of industrial locos to make up a decent fleet of locos for the gala at the end of the month.

On 11 October, the crew of LMS 'Jinty' 0-6-0 No 47324 take a breather at Ramsbottom On 11 October, Gresley K4 2-6-0 No 61994 The Great Marquess arrives at Ramsbottom In pouring rain on 25 October, Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 No 45407 runs round its train at Rawtenstall On 25 October, Gresley K4 2-6-0 No 61994 The Great Marquess is at Ramsbottom Early on 31 October, the gala opens with No 32 Gothenburg on a freight, arriving at Ramsbottom On 31 October, No 45407 reverses onto its train at Rawtenstall On 31 October, No 45407 awaits departure from Rawtenstall On 31 October, 0-6-0ST No 15 and No 47324 arrive at Ramsbottom On 31 October, No 45407 departs from Summerseat On 31 October, No 45407 rejoins its train at Rawtenstall On 31 October, No 45407 is at Ramsbottom On 31 October, No 45407 is at Ramsbottom

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]]> Sat Oct 31 2009 Scots Guardsman on the Hadrian 24 October 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1772737.html LMS Rebuilt Scot No 46115 Scots Guardsman made its first run on the Hadrian route for Railway Touring Company, heading from Hellifield via Settle to Carlisle, then over the Tyne Valley route and the East Coast main line to York. The wet and windy weather, combined with the heavy Autumn leaf fall, did not promise well for the climbing ahead, but the Scot charged away from Hellifield, reaching line speed (60 mph) well before Settle Junction and the start of the climb. Speed had dropped to 49 by Settle, and to a minimum of 22 in the Stainforth area, where rail conditions are notorious at this time of year. Speed rose to 35 on the level stretch after Helwith Bridge, and she slogged up from Horton to Ribblehead at between 25 and 30. A lively run down from Ais Gill to Appleby and a short water stop at Appleby saw us early at the outskirts of Carlisle. We departed Carlisle on time, closely following an NXEC HST and a stopping train. This was to be our undoing, as a signal check on the 1 in 107 between How Mill and Brampton brought us to stand in a heavily forested cutting. Linesider's YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54xxot-37qw shows the manual sanding of the line and the painfully slow restart, which left us half an hour late at Brampton. However, we were only 15 minutes late leaving the water stop at Low Fell. After a gentle start up the East Coast main line, the sparks really began to fly after Durham, with several impressive bursts of speed followed by braking on reaching the 75 mph maximum. There was clearly plenty of power in reserve! South of Darlington, the running was more restrained, but we hit the maximum again near Tollerton, bringing a fine end to a dramatic day's running. Saturday 24 October 2009: LMS Rebuilt Scot No 46115 Scots Guardsman made its first run on the Hadrian route for Railway Touring Company, heading from Hellifield via Settle to Carlisle, then over the Tyne Valley route and the East Coast main line to York. The wet and windy weather, combined with the heavy Autumn leaf fall, did not promise well for the climbing ahead, but the Scot charged away from Hellifield, reaching line speed (60 mph) well before Settle Junction and the start of the climb. Speed had dropped to 49 by Settle, and to a minimum of 22 in the Stainforth area, where rail conditions are notorious at this time of year. Speed rose to 35 on the level stretch after Helwith Bridge, and she slogged up from Horton to Ribblehead at between 25 and 30. A lively run down from Ais Gill to Appleby and a short water stop at Appleby saw us early at the outskirts of Carlisle. We departed Carlisle on time, closely following an NXEC HST and a stopping train. This was to be our undoing, as a signal check on the 1 in 107 between How Mill and Brampton brought us to stand in a heavily forested cutting. Linesider's YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54xxot-37qw shows the manual sanding of the line and the painfully slow restart, which left us half an hour late at Brampton. However, we were only 15 minutes late leaving the water stop at Low Fell. After a gentle start up the East Coast main line, the sparks really began to fly after Durham, with several impressive bursts of speed followed by braking on reaching the 75 mph maximum. There was clearly plenty of power in reserve! South of Darlington, the running was more restrained, but we hit the maximum again near Tollerton, bringing a fine end to a dramatic day's running.

In the pouring rain, No 46115 Scots Guardsman has stopped for water at Appleby In the pouring rain, No 46115 Scots Guardsman has stopped for water at Appleby In the pouring rain, No 46115 Scots Guardsman has stopped for water at Appleby No 46115 Scots Guardsman has arrived at Carlisle No 46115 Scots Guardsman has arrived at Carlisle No 46115 Scots Guardsman reverses through the station at Carlisle No 46115 Scots Guardsman catches a short spell of sunshine at Carlisle No 46115 Scots Guardsman awaits departure time in the siding at Carlisle No 46115 Scots Guardsman awaits departure time in the siding at Carlisle Two examples of West Coast motive power, fifty years apart, at Carlisle No 46115 Scots Guardsman awaits departure time in the siding at Carlisle No 46115 Scots Guardsman has arrived at York

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]]> Sat Oct 24 2009 The Waverley - Tornado's first runs over the S&C 3 - 4 October 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1764380.html This weekend, the A1 Locomotive Trust took Tornado over the Settle and Carlisle line for the first time, running two return York - Carlisle trips entitled The Waverley. The Saturday run took place in gale force winds and when I saw her at Appleby she was already late and struggling, as she left, to keep her feet on the greasy rail. What with this and a falling tree having brought down the overhead near Bingley, she was very late back into York. The Sunday dawned bright and sunny and Tornado was early off the National Railway Museum to pick up her train in York station. The running via Leeds and Skipton was disappointing but sufficient to keep to the schedule. Then, after the water stop at Long Preston, she stormed away, reaching Settle Junction at 55 mph and hitting the bottom of the bank at 56. She had dropped to 33 after Settle and 29 at Helwith Bridge, but then charged across the level stretch to reach 38 by Horton and 41 just after. Speed stayed in the high thirties until slowing for Ribblehead Viaduct, and she had a fast run across the tops, reaching 60 after Garsdale. A smart run downhill brought us to the outskirts of Carlisle over 10 minutes ahead of schedule. The return run was gingerly as far as Appleby, but a smart departure brought us up to 54 at Great Ormside and 44 at Smardale. From there to Ais Gill she was in her thirties almost all the way, and went over the top at 34 mph. A lot of her downhill running was at or near line speed, and then after a slow run from Skipton to Leeds, she really made the sparks fly on the home run into York. An excellent day out and another triumph for this fine machine. Sunday 4 October 2009: This weekend, the A1 Locomotive Trust took Tornado over the Settle and Carlisle line for the first time, running two return York - Carlisle trips entitled The Waverley. The Saturday run took place in gale force winds and when I saw her at Appleby she was already late and struggling, as she left, to keep her feet on the greasy rail. What with this and a falling tree having brought down the overhead near Bingley, she was very late back into York. The Sunday dawned bright and sunny and Tornado was early off the National Railway Museum to pick up her train in York station. The running via Leeds and Skipton was disappointing but sufficient to keep to the schedule. Then, after the water stop at Long Preston, she stormed away, reaching Settle Junction at 55 mph and hitting the bottom of the bank at 56. She had dropped to 33 after Settle and 29 at Helwith Bridge, but then charged across the level stretch to reach 38 by Horton and 41 just after. Speed stayed in the high thirties until slowing for Ribblehead Viaduct, and she had a fast run across the tops, reaching 60 after Garsdale. A smart run downhill brought us to the outskirts of Carlisle over 10 minutes ahead of schedule. The return run was gingerly as far as Appleby, but a smart departure brought us up to 54 at Great Ormside and 44 at Smardale. From there to Ais Gill she was in her thirties almost all the way, and went over the top at 34 mph. A lot of her downhill running was at or near line speed, and then after a slow run from Skipton to Leeds, she really made the sparks fly on the home run into York. An excellent day out and another triumph for this fine machine.

On Saturday 3 October, No 60163 Tornado enters Appleby station On Saturday 3 October, No 60163 Tornado is at Appleby station On Sunday 4 October, No 60163 Tornado is ready to leave York On Sunday 4 October, No 60163 Tornado is ready to leave York On Sunday 4 October, No 60163 Tornado takes water at Appleby On Sunday 4 October, No 60163 Tornado takes water at Appleby On Sunday 4 October, No 60163 Tornado has arrived at Carlisle On Sunday 4 October, No 60163 Tornado has arrived at Carlisle On Sunday 4 October, No 60163 Tornado reverses through the station at Carlisle On Sunday 4 October, No 60163 Tornado reverses out of the station at Carlisle On Sunday 4 October, No 60163 Tornado preparfes to leave Carlisle On Sunday 4 October, No 60163 Tornado has arrived back at York

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]]> Sun Oct 4 2009 Crewe-built Pacifics at Appleby 19 September 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1757908.html There were four Pacifics out on the main line in the North today: I chose to see the two built at Crewe as they passed through Appleby. LMS No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland came south in mid afternoon, having come from York via the ECML and the Tyne Valley. The gloom had brightened a bit when, two hours later, BR No 70013 Oliver Cromwell followed in the tracks of the Duchess. A fitting end to a grand summer of steam in the North West. Saturday 19 September 2009: There were four Pacifics out on the main line in the North today: I chose to see the two built at Crewe as they passed through Appleby. LMS No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland came south in mid afternoon, having come from York via the ECML and the Tyne Valley. The gloom had brightened a bit when, two hours later, BR No 70013 Oliver Cromwell followed in the tracks of the Duchess. A fitting end to a grand summer of steam in the North West.

No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland arrives at Appleby on 19 September 2009 No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland arrives at Appleby on 19 September 2009 No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland takes water at Appleby on 19 September 2009 No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland takes water at Appleby on 19 September 2009 No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland is about to leave Appleby on 19 September 2009 No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland heads south from Appleby on 19 September 2009 No 70013 Oliver Cromwell arrives at Appleby on 19 September 2009 No 70013 Oliver Cromwell arrives at Appleby on 19 September 2009 No 70013 Oliver Cromwell takes water at Appleby on 19 September 2009 No 70013 Oliver Cromwell takes water at at Appleby on 19 No 70013 Oliver Cromwell is about to leave Appleby on 19 September 2009 No 70013 Oliver Cromwell heads south from Appleby on 19 September 2009

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]]> Sat Sep 19 2009 LMS Pacifics in the North West 21 - 22 August 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1744177.html The Railway Touring Company have had an intensive programme of steam specials based in the North West this August, with an impressive motive power lineup. On Friday 21 August I saw Stanier 4-6-2 No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland climbing through Stalybridge on its way to Scarborough. On Saturday 22 August, No 6201 Princess Elizabeth left Liverpool over an hour late for Carlisle via Shap, but it was on time at Appleby on the return, prior to its climb southward over Ais Gill and back to Liverpool via Blackburn. Saturday 22 August 2009: The Railway Touring Company have had an intensive programme of steam specials based in the North West this August, with an impressive motive power lineup. On Friday 21 August I saw Stanier 4-6-2 No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland climbing through Stalybridge on its way to Scarborough. On Saturday 22 August, No 6201 Princess Elizabeth left Liverpool over an hour late for Carlisle via Shap, but it was on time at Appleby on the return, prior to its climb southward over Ais Gill and back to Liverpool via Blackburn.

No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland approaches Stalybridge on 21 August No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland climbs through Stalybridge on 21 August No 6233 Duchess of Sutherland climbs through Stalybridge on 21 August No 6201 Princess Elizabeth approaches Appleby on 22 August No 6201 Princess Elizabeth approaches Appleby on 22 August No 6201 Princess Elizabeth approaches Appleby on 22 August No 6201 Princess Elizabeth is at Appleby on 22 August No 6201 Princess Elizabeth is at Appleby on 22 August No 6201 Princess Elizabeth is at Appleby on 22 August NNo 6201 Princess Elizabeth heads out of Appleby towards Ais Gill on 22 August NNo 6201 Princess Elizabeth heads out of Appleby towards Ais Gill on 22 August NNo 6201 Princess Elizabeth heads out of Appleby towards Ais Gill on 22 August

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]]> Sat Aug 22 2009 Javelins to Ebbsfleet 5 August 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1736949.html New trains for SouthEastern will enable High Speed 1 (the former Channel Tunnel Rail Link) to be used for high-speed commuting from Kent from later this year. The five-coach electric trains, from Hitachi in Japan, are capable of 140 mph on High Speed 1 and can also run on the third-rail electrification on the classic lines in Kent. A preview service is now open to the public, with half hourly services from St Pancras International to Ebbsfleet International, near the Bluewater shopping complex in North Kent, taking 17 minutes. The same trains will provide the Javelin service from Central London to the Olympic Games site in 2012. Wednesday 5 August 2009: New trains for SouthEastern will enable High Speed 1 (the former Channel Tunnel Rail Link) to be used for high-speed commuting from Kent from later this year. The five-coach electric trains, from Hitachi in Japan, are capable of 140 mph on High Speed 1 and can also run on the third-rail electrification on the classic lines in Kent. A preview service is now open to the public, with half hourly services from St Pancras International to Ebbsfleet International, near the Bluewater shopping complex in North Kent, taking 17 minutes. The same trains will provide the Javelin service from Central London to the Olympic Games site in 2012.

No 395008 has just arrived at Ebbsfleet with a preview shuttle from St Pancras Nos 395010 and 395006 wait at Ebbsfleet to provide a later shuttle back to St Pancras Nos 395010 and 395006 wait at Ebbsfleet to provide a later shuttle back to St Pancras A Eurostar heads for St Pancras after stopping at Ebbsfleet with a service from Paris No 395011 arrives in Ebbsfleet with the next shuttle No 395011 is at Ebbsfleet No 395011 is at Ebbsfleet Nos 395008 and 395011 are at Ebbsfleet No 395011 is at Ebbsfleet An internal view of the Hitachi Class 395 No 395008 has arrived back at St Pancras In the main hall of St Pancras International are two Eurostar trains

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]]> Wed Aug 5 2009 Scots Guardsman on the Sunday CME 2 August 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1735411.html 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. Sunday 2 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 Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman has stopped at Appleby for water Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman has arrived at Carlisle at the end of its outward run Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman has arrived at Carlisle at the end of its outward run Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman at Carlisle with a Pendolino 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. Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman runs round its train at Carlisle Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman reverses onto its train at Carlisle Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman awaits departure from Carlisle Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman awaits departure from Carlisle Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman has stopped for water at Appleby Rebuilt Scot 4-6-0 No 46115 Scots Guardsman is about to head south to Ais Gill

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]]> Sun Aug 2 2009 Leander launches "The Fellsman" 29 July 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1733576.html New tour company Statesman Rail ran its first steam tour yesterday, “The Fellsman” from Lancaster to Preston and Blackburn, then over the Settle - Carlisle. LMS Jubilee 4-6-0 No 5690 Leander reached 73 mph on the straight and level main line to Preston, then turned east to pick up passengers at Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe and Long Preston. The loco got away sharply from its final pickup, reaching 55 mph by Settle Junction. The 1 in 100 and the damp rail in the mist and drizzle took their toll and we dropped to 26 at Taitlands, recovered to 40 after Helwith Bridge and reached Ribblehead without dropping below 30 again. Leander ran freely down from Ais Gill, having to brake frequently to keep its speed within the limit. Contrary to the weather forecast, the mist and rain cleared for the return run. Leander performed well again on the southward climb from Appleby, accelerating to 38 past Outhgill and reaching Ais Gill Summit at 32 mph. Its final challenge was the steep climb from Whalley Viaduct to Wilpshire, where it slogged away steadily in the high 20s with its ten coach load – not at all bad for a Class 6 engine with a ten coach load. Wednesday 29 July 2009: New tour company Statesman Rail ran its first steam tour yesterday, _The Fellsman_ from Lancaster to Preston and Blackburn, then over the Settle - Carlisle. LMS Jubilee 4-6-0 No 5690 Leander reached 73 mph on the straight and level main line to Preston, then turned east to pick up passengers at Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Clitheroe and Long Preston. The loco got away sharply from its final pickup, reaching 55 mph by Settle Junction. The 1 in 100 and the damp rail in the mist and drizzle took their toll and we dropped to 26 at Taitlands, recovered to 40 after Helwith Bridge and reached Ribblehead without dropping below 30 again. Leander ran freely down from Ais Gill, having to brake frequently to keep its speed within the limit. Contrary to the weather forecast, the mist and rain cleared for the return run. Leander performed well again on the southward climb from Appleby, accelerating to 38 past Outhgill and reaching Ais Gill Summit at 32 mph. Its final challenge was the steep climb from Whalley Viaduct to Wilpshire, where it slogged away steadily in the high 20s with its ten coach load _ not at all bad for a Class 6 engine with a ten coach load.

LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander draws into Lancaster station with the first Fellsman LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander heads out of Hellifield towards Carlisle LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander has reached Carlisle at the end of its outward run LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander has reached Carlisle at the end of its outward run LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander has reached Carlisle at the end of its outward run LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander reverses its train out of Carlisle station LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander reverses its train out of Carlisle station LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander is ready to depart Carlisle on its return journey LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander takes water at Appleby LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander has the road to head from Appleby up the climb to Ais Gill LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander enters the goods loop at Hellifield, whilst a Class 66 heads north on a cement train LMS Jubilee No 5690 Leander has reached Preston on its return journey

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]]> Wed Jul 29 2009 Tornado launches on the Torbay Express 5 July 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1722131.html The newbuild Peppercorn A1 Pacific No 60163 Tornado began its season on the Torbay Express with some sparkling running from Bristol to Kingswear and return. The climb of Whiteball would set no records with a speed of only 33 on entering the tunnel, but a looping after Tiverton was followed by a high speed run into Exeter. Down the Exe estuary the running was also brisk, and only a little slower along the Dawlish sea wall. Moving onto the private steam railway at Paignton, she made a workmanlike effort with 11 bogies up the bank to Churston. On the return from Kingswear, she struggled with a damp rail on the climb out of Torquay, but there was another lively run to Exeter and the descent of Whiteball was stunning. Looped at Taunton and released behind the stopping train, she nevertheless managed several bursts of speed between the inevitable checks. We were three minutes early into Bristol Temple Meads, at the end of an excellent day. Monday 6 July 2009: The newbuild Peppercorn A1 Pacific No 60163 Tornado began its season on the Torbay Express with some sparkling running from Bristol to Kingswear and return. The climb of Whiteball would set no records with a speed of only 33 on entering the tunnel, but a looping after Tiverton was followed by a high speed run into Exeter. Down the Exe estuary the running was also brisk, and only a little slower along the Dawlish sea wall. Moving onto the private steam railway at Paignton, she made a workmanlike effort with 11 bogies up the bank to Churston. On the return from Kingswear, she struggled with a damp rail on the climb out of Torquay, but there was another lively run to Exeter and the descent of Whiteball was stunning. Looped at Taunton and released behind the stopping train, she nevertheless managed several bursts of speed between the inevitable checks. We were three minutes early into Bristol Temple Meads, at the end of an excellent day.

No 60163 Tornado brings the stock of the Torbay Express into Bristol Temple Meads No 60163 Tornado at the head of the Torbay Express in Bristol Temple Meads No 60163 Tornado at the head of the Torbay Express in Bristol Temple Meads The loco crew and a greeter in GWR uniform pose in front of No 60163 Tornado No 60163 Tornado at Taunton for a water stop No 60163 Tornado at Taunton for a water stop No 60163 Tornado has reached Paignton At Paignton, a local train heads for Kingswear ahead of No 60163 Tornado At Kingswear, No 60163 Tornado shunts the stock No 60163 Tornado returns from Kingswear to Churston for turning then Paignton for coal and water On the return, No 60163 Tornado takes water at Exeter On the return, No 60163 Tornado is held at Taunton for a pathing stop

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]]> Mon Jul 6 2009 Tornado returns to Tyseley birthplace 27 June 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1718052.html The star guest at the Tyseley 101 Open Day was Peppercorn A1 Pacific No 60163 Tornado, returning for the first time as a complete engine to the place where its frames were laid down. Also on display was an impressive display of resident motive power, largely of GWR origin. The next major project for Tyseley will be the restoration of No 7029 Clun Castle. Saturday 27 June 2009: The star guest at the Tyseley 101 Open Day was Peppercorn A1 Pacific No 60163 Tornado, returning for the first time as a complete engine to the place where its frames were laid down. Also on display was an impressive display of resident motive power, largely of GWR origin. The next major project for Tyseley will be the restoration of No 7029 Clun Castle.

First glimpse of celebrity Tyseley visitor, A1 Pacific No 60163 Tornado Latest restoration is GWR 0-6-0PT No 9600 in magnificent BR lined black Recent mainline star, Castle class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe A trio of GWR 4-6-0s, No 4936 Kinlet Hall, No 7029 Clun Castle and No 4953 Pitchford Hall No 4953 Pitchford Hall takes its turn on the turntable No 7029 Clun Castle and No 4936 Kinlet Hall A1 Pacific No 60163 Tornado is about to move onto the turntable A1 Pacific No 60163 Tornado alongside the bolier of 'Black Five No 45305 A1 Pacific No 60163 Tornado on the turntable at Tyseley A1 Pacific No 60163 Tornado alongside some of its Tyseley hosts At the rear of the works, GWR 4-6-0 No 5029 Nunney Castle goes on display Historic LMS Jubilee 4-6-0 No 45593 Kolhapur

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]]> Sat Jun 27 2009 The Castle sets out for Shap 20 June 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1715116.html A grey and damp morning coupled with a lack of time meant I couldn't follow the Tyseley Castle into the fells on its way to Carlisle, but I made it to Crewe for a glimpse of this handsome machine before it set off to try and equal the Scot's fine achievement last month. Saturday 20 June 2009: A grey and damp morning coupled with a lack of time meant I couldn't follow the Tyseley Castle into the fells on its way to Carlisle, but I made it to Crewe for a glimpse of this handsome machine before it set off to try and equal the Scot's fine achievement last month.

No 47580 has brought the special train into Crewe from Tyseley Ex-GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe reverses onto its train Ex-GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe reverses onto its train, Driver Bill Andrew at the regulator Ex-GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe reverses onto its train Ex-GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe reverses onto its train Admiring the front end of ex-GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Ex-GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe awaits departure Ex-GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe awaits departure Ex-GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe awaits departure Ex-GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe departs from Crewe on its round trip to Carlisle over Shap Ex-GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe departs from Crewe on its round trip to Carlisle over Shap Ex-GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe departs from Crewe on its round trip to Carlisle over Shap

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]]> Sat Jun 20 2009 The Coronation II - Steam from London to Dundee and back 16 - 18 May 2009 http://pjhrailpics.fotopic.net/c1700895.html This repeat of last year's Mallard commemoration sought again to get from London - Edinburgh and back using three A4s, with the addition of the new A1 No 60163 Tornado on the final leg. This aim was subverted when No 60019 Bittern failed its FTR examination earlier in the week, but No 60163 was swiftly brought from the North York Moors to substitute (should it be renamed 'Thundado'?!). It headed out of Kings Cross on the early Saturday fast steam schedule which it is swiftly making its own. A quick run down from Hitchin to Sandy was followed by a storming climb of Stoke Bank, faster than Sir Nigel's epic run last year. More fast running between Barkston and Bawtry and between Doncaster and York concluded a stirring first leg. After a break at York, A4 No 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley came on for the journey into Scotland. The running along the racing stretch to Darlington was disappointing, but we ended the first day with a rollicking run down Cockburnspath bank and along the Firth of Forth. The Sunday side trip from Edinburgh to Dundee, out with No 60007 and back with No 60009 Union of South Africa, broke no records for speed or timekeeping, but was a very pleasant day out in the Scottish spring sunshine, with crossings both ways of the Forth and Tay Bridges. On the Monday morning, No 60009 stood resplendent at the east end of Waverley station but its running amid a busy weekday schedule was ridden with signal checks and loopings, interspersed with short bursts of impressive speed. A flying start south of Darlington was spoilt when we were put slow line at Northallerton, preventing a rousing finish to this leg. A highlight of the layover at York was the arrival from Tyseley of a train containing the impressively restreamlined LMS Pacific No 6229 Duchess of Hamilton, ready for its launch at the NRM the next day. No 60163 came on for the final leg, but a slow schedule through the busy weekday timetable and a very strict adherence to the steam speed limit meant there were no more fireworks. Nevertheless we arrived on time to a warm welcome at Kings Cross, at the end of nearly 1000 miles of LNER Pacific steam - a memorable and epic journey. Thursday 21 May 2009: This repeat of last year's Mallard commemoration sought again to get from London - Edinburgh and back using three A4s, with the addition of the new A1 No 60163 Tornado on the final leg. This aim was subverted when No 60019 Bittern failed its FTR examination earlier in the week, but No 60163 was swiftly brought from the North York Moors to substitute (should it be renamed 'Thundado'?!). It headed out of Kings Cross on the early Saturday fast steam schedule which it is swiftly making its own. A quick run down from Hitchin to Sandy was followed by a storming climb of Stoke Bank, faster than Sir Nigel's epic run last year. More fast running between Barkston and Bawtry and between Doncaster and York concluded a stirring first leg. After a break at York, A4 No 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley came on for the journey into Scotland. The running along the racing stretch to Darlington was disappointing, but we ended the first day with a rollicking run down Cockburnspath bank and along the Firth of Forth. The Sunday side trip from Edinburgh to Dundee, out with No 60007 and back with No 60009 Union of South Africa, broke no records for speed or timekeeping, but was a very pleasant day out in the Scottish spring sunshine, with crossings both ways of the Forth and Tay Bridges. On the Monday morning, No 60009 stood resplendent at the east end of Waverley station but its running amid a busy weekday schedule was ridden with signal checks and loopings, interspersed with short bursts of impressive speed. A flying start south of Darlington was spoilt when we were put slow line at Northallerton, preventing a rousing finish to this leg. A highlight of the layover at York was the arrival from Tyseley of a train containing the impressively restreamlined LMS Pacific No 6229 Duchess of Hamilton, ready for its launch at the NRM the next day. No 60163 came on for the final leg, but a slow schedule through the busy weekday timetable and a very strict adherence to the steam speed limit meant there were no more fireworks. Nevertheless we arrived on time to a warm welcome at Kings Cross, at the end of nearly 1000 miles of LNER Pacific steam - a memorable and epic journey.

No 60163 Tornado is ready to leave Kings Cross No 60163 Tornado has arrived at York No 60163 Tornado has arrived at York No 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley awaits its turn outside the National Railway Museum, York No 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley awaits departure from York to Edinburgh No 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley awaits departure from York to Edinburgh No 60009 Union of South Africa at Dundee Tay Bridge No 60009 Union of South Africa has arrived at Edinburgh Waverley No 60009 Union of South Africa is ready to head south from Edinburgh Waverley No 60163 Tornado at York Restreamlined LMS Pacific No 6229 Duchess of Hamilton has just arrived from Tyseley for display at the NRM No 60163 Tornado enters York station for the final run of the weekend

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