6201 on The Cumbrian Mountain Express - 22/8/09

An appropriate engine for the Cumbrian Mountain Express as former Edge Hill based Stanier pacific No.6201 'Princess Elizabeth' hauls the Railway Touring Company's excursion from Liverpool to Carlisle on 22nd. August. The train went north vis Shap and is first seen near Garswood on the climb from St.Helens and then at Shap Wells. The return was over the Settle and Carlisle route and is seen at Birkett Common, Pleasington between Blackburn and Preston and finally Garswood station between Wigan and St.Helens.

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[AndreiTupolev]

Would anyone have believed, I wonder, at the end of the 1960s, that we'd be seeing steam taking 12 coaches up Shap unassisted, on a more or less regular basis, nearly ten years into the 21st century? it's something worth thinking about, isn't it.

[acw71000]

Sure is, I seem to remember the railway press were predicting the end for steam over Shap once the new Virgin timetable came into operation, yet there seems to have been more than ever this year

[firemanvic36c]

What can i say Austin,perfect to my eyes,loved every minute,a mixture of delight,one of the best i have seen,but i have learned to expect it from one of my top entertainers

[acw71000]

Sorry for late reply Vic, I've been away, thanks very much for your kind comments. I really enjoyed this day out and was pleased with the results

[Teenagetrainphotos]

Lovely clips Austin, loved the Birkett Common trip :) Although can't help but think the Black 5 was doing far better on the previous Sunday ;) Maybe i'm just biased haha. Keep the great work coming.

Si

[acw71000]

Thanks Si, I think you are probably right about the 5 being better, roll on the winter for a bit of clag!!

[ralph5407]

Yes I had noticed that as well..

[acw71000]

Thanks Ralph, yes it was certainly a good performance, Mike's video shows the speed well at Greenholme.

[acw71000]

I may have an old white fiver somewhere between the moths in my wallet!!

[ralph5407]

Great again Austin. The climb up Shap looked pretty brisk to me with 12 on.