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Pushed Pacific
Spring 2025 has now been declared the driest on record in the UK since 1893. At that time, the Settle & Carlisle Railway was barely 18 years old, and A4 Pacifics could scarcely have been conceived of! While the weather has been welcome for many, it has not been very favourable for steam enthusiasts, with multiple steam bans on the mainline due to line side fire risks.
While we got to have steam action today, it was clear the crew were not taking chances this evening, as No. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' passed Angerholme (Mallerstang), being almost entirely pushed up towards Ais Gill summit by class 47 No. D1924 on the rear. The train was the returning 'Settle & Carlisle Fellsman', working as 1Z08 Carlisle - Chester. Nevertheless, the express passenger blue locomotive looks well with a full set of crimson and cream Mk1's.
11 June 2025
More photos at: cogloadjunctionphotography.weebly.com/
Pushed Pacific
Spring 2025 has now been declared the driest on record in the UK since 1893. At that time, the Settle & Carlisle Railway was barely 18 years old, and A4 Pacifics could scarcely have been conceived of! While the weather has been welcome for many, it has not been very favourable for steam enthusiasts, with multiple steam bans on the mainline due to line side fire risks.
While we got to have steam action today, it was clear the crew were not taking chances this evening, as No. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' passed Angerholme (Mallerstang), being almost entirely pushed up towards Ais Gill summit by class 47 No. D1924 on the rear. The train was the returning 'Settle & Carlisle Fellsman', working as 1Z08 Carlisle - Chester. Nevertheless, the express passenger blue locomotive looks well with a full set of crimson and cream Mk1's.
11 June 2025
More photos at: cogloadjunctionphotography.weebly.com/