56090 Hellifield 6J37 030325 CGee 6HE
Single going steady.
It's been a while since a single class 56 graced 6J37 over the Settle - Carlisle, so despite the full dull forecast, it was worth a trip out with the spaniels. The spaniels don't care about the sun and to be honest I don't mind.
Surprisingly and naturally, the sun was out for the preceding unit, but as the grid was due, what do I get?
Given the announcement by Colas that it will reduce the use of class 56s during 2025, who knows when the next time will be.
56090 takes it steady into Hellifield Up Goods Loop with 6J37, 12.52 Carlisle Yard to Chirk.
It would immediately get the signal to exit the loop, so perhaps it was just to keep the railhead clear of rust.
Any thoughts of a regulating stop for 2Y01 to pass and a second bite of the cherry were quickly dashed.
Drove home with that lovely grid harmony in my head.
edit. signaller put 6J37 inside at Hellifield as 6K05 hadn't cleared Horrocksford Junction. Sensible move to avoid delaying 2Y01. Signaller got train out of section for 6K05 just as 6J37 ran into the loop, so set the route for Horrocksford and let it run on.
56090 Hellifield 6J37 030325 CGee 6HE
Single going steady.
It's been a while since a single class 56 graced 6J37 over the Settle - Carlisle, so despite the full dull forecast, it was worth a trip out with the spaniels. The spaniels don't care about the sun and to be honest I don't mind.
Surprisingly and naturally, the sun was out for the preceding unit, but as the grid was due, what do I get?
Given the announcement by Colas that it will reduce the use of class 56s during 2025, who knows when the next time will be.
56090 takes it steady into Hellifield Up Goods Loop with 6J37, 12.52 Carlisle Yard to Chirk.
It would immediately get the signal to exit the loop, so perhaps it was just to keep the railhead clear of rust.
Any thoughts of a regulating stop for 2Y01 to pass and a second bite of the cherry were quickly dashed.
Drove home with that lovely grid harmony in my head.
edit. signaller put 6J37 inside at Hellifield as 6K05 hadn't cleared Horrocksford Junction. Sensible move to avoid delaying 2Y01. Signaller got train out of section for 6K05 just as 6J37 ran into the loop, so set the route for Horrocksford and let it run on.