Flying Scotsman to Norwich 18/10

Post by **slogen51** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 12:49 pm

According to media reports the flying Scotsman leaves Ely station at 17:30 to Norwich.

Will pass through Lakenheath and Brandon stations.

Fits in nicely with the arrival of the last two SJ Eagles at Lakenheath!

Post by **Nighthawke** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:09 pm

According to http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk:

Due to pass Lakenheath at 17:58 and Brandon 18:04

Return will be by diesel while Flying Scotsman stays at Norwich until Saturday afternoon then back to King's Cross via Ely/Cambridge.

Weather forecast not too good for today or Saturday though.

Post by **ChrisCwmbran** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 3:23 pm

Scotsman will be way late whilst they chase the stoats off the track!

Post by **Nighthawke** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 3:28 pm

By "stoats" do you mean the trespassing idiots trying to get a better photo than anyone else?

Post by **paddyboy** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 3:42 pm

SWMBO tried to get me to buy tickets for this

I said NO

Summats going to happen

Paddyboy

Post by **Parrafin budgie** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 3:44 pm

Broken down in Peterborough.

Post by **Nighthawke** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:00 pm

Again from Realtime Trains, it has arrived at Ely albeit 50 mins late. Hopefully can still depart on time...

Post by **ChrisCwmbran** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:02 pm

Nighthawke wrote:By "stoats" do you mean the trespassing idiots trying to get a better photo than anyone else?

Quite! Doesn't matter if you get hit by the train as long as you get the shot though!

Post by **Parrafin budgie** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:04 pm

http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/flying-scot ... -1-5242080#

Post by **ChrisCwmbran** » Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:47 pm

Well there's still a lovely Spooooon for you!

Post by **paddyboy** » Thu Oct 19, 2017 3:49 pm

Anyone know what 'Heritage Diesel' they used

Was it a 47 or 37, as West Coast frequently use these (seen them both at Fort William 'on duty')

Thanks for any info

Patrick

Post by **H.A.Bucken** » Thu Oct 19, 2017 4:54 pm

I see from 'uksteaminfo' that the A3 suffered a 'hotbox' at Peterborough; one report heard on Ely station this morning was that 'Scotsman' was towed through to Norwich late last night. I don't know which axlebox ran hot so it remains to be seen if it can be fixed for the weekend.
Roger

Post by **ChrisCwmbran** » Thu Oct 19, 2017 5:36 pm

paddyboy wrote:Anyone know what 'Heritage Diesel' they used

Was it a 47 or 37, as West Coast frequently use these (seen them both at Fort William 'on duty')

Thanks for any info

Patrick

The "backup loco" on the back of the train was a 47 I believe Paddyboy.

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