Flying Scotsman's final visit to Carlisle (in 2023). Plus RHTTs, a 66, Pendos and Nova2s 10 Dec 23

Flying Scotsman's last visit to Carlisle (in 2023).
Plus RHTTs,
a 66,
Pendos and
Nova2s
10 Dec 23

It was a dark day, wet in the morning but dry in the afternoon when the very low sun broke through the clouds.

These are the last days of the Rail Head Treatment Trains as leaf fall is ended for the year. Also the final days of Class 68s on the RHTTs since DRS are not taking on this service in 2024.

There has been track relaying west of Currock Junction on the coast line. We see a tamper heading out to fettle the newly laid track.

Flying Scotsman and the Waverley had a speedy journey to Carlisle. It left York 30 minutes late but arrived at Hellifield for the water stop only 15 behind schedule.

The train left Hellifield 26 behind schedule but gained 15 minutes on the Long Drag between Settle Junction and Ribblehead!!!!

By missing the water stop at Langwathby (rarely used anyway) the Waverley arrived into Carlisle 11 minutes early!

I think 47804 was pushing a bit! ll the same the sound and steam were impressive!

Pendolinos (including the Pride livery one) TransPennine Nova 2s (Class 397) and Northern 156 and 158 units also make an appearance.

Apologies for dropping 17 seconds of sound - a technical issue with the connection from my external microphone and the camcorder usually resolved by blutack- unless I grip the camcorder to tightly!


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