Pulling Power.
Compared to the 1 in 75 gradients of Shap and Beattock banks, the 1 in 228 here on the WCML south of Carlisle is relatively benign, but 56113 still has its work cut out lifting its 1300 te train through the reverse curves at Barrow Mill on 22 November 2021.
The train is 6K30, Colas Rail Freight’s 1201 Carlisle Yard – Pinnox Branch Esso Sidings, a short term contract moving recovered ballast from Carlisle to Longport.
Pulling Power.
Compared to the 1 in 75 gradients of Shap and Beattock banks, the 1 in 228 here on the WCML south of Carlisle is relatively benign, but 56113 still has its work cut out lifting its 1300 te train through the reverse curves at Barrow Mill on 22 November 2021.
The train is 6K30, Colas Rail Freight’s 1201 Carlisle Yard – Pinnox Branch Esso Sidings, a short term contract moving recovered ballast from Carlisle to Longport.