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The 2001 event was postponed due to the Foot & Mouth outbreaks; this limited
photographers to the roads. The start of the days sees the visiting
Lambton Tank (No. 29) head off from Embsay with the mixed goods. Seen here
approaching Skibeden Summit.
(c) Tim Warner.
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The L&Y Society's Pug was the other visitor
for the event, and was paired, among other things, with the
vintage train comprising three Victorian vehicles.
It has just passed under Skibeden footbridge heading for Embsay.
(c) Tim Warner.
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A few moments later and this view of the train was afforded from the back
lane. There is remarkably little to date the photograph (despite the
inconsistencies in the liveries of the train!).
(c) Tim Warner.
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On a later run, the Pug brings the vintage train
down the gradient into Stoneacre Loop from Embsay.
(c) Simon Gott.
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On its way back from Bolton Abbey the Pug passes under the bracket signal with
evidence (in the smoke) that some fresh coal has just been put on the fire.
(c) Simon Gott.
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Same location, same train; different loco! Annie provides
the halage on this occasion - this was the vintage
train operation for 2001 which proved so successful.
(c) Simon Gott.
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Cranford enters the loop with its own smokescreen with a
service train during the event. The service trains that ran had both first
class compartments and a Gresley Restaurant
Car. Luxury!
(c) Simon Gott.
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The Lambton Tank has left Hambleton Cutting and is now running parallel to the
main A59 creating something of a spectacle for the motorists with the
demonstration goods train!
(c) Simon Gott.
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Viewed from Prior's Lane, the same train approaches Prior's Lane bridge and
Stoneacre Loop along the embankment.
(c) Tim Warner.
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On a different run, the goods train enters Stoneacre from Bolton Abbey with
the footplate crew looking as though they are enjoying it!
(c) Simon Gott.
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With the rain falling more heavily, the goods passes through Stoneacre once
more on its way to Bolton Abbey. This was the final run of the day, and the
guard (and helpers) brave the elements to stand away from the warmth of the
stove.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Cranford brings the goods down the grade towards
Hambleton Cutting, with the rain still in evidence.
(c) Simon Gott.
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On the way back to Embsay, Cranford passes the
photographer with the goods immediately prior to entering Stoneacre Loop. The
wet weather is still evident, but despite this it was a sight worth seeing!
(c) Tim Warner.
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This photo was taken from the signalbox as the same train waits in the loop
for the staff to be handed over. A rather wet guard makes a quick inspection
of the train before heading back to Embsay at the end of the day.
(c) Tim Warner.
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The second day featured more locos in action (I think some of the
above photos were from the Suanday, but this one definitely is as I was
walking the line at the time putting keys back in!). This was the
last train of the day which saw 68005 returning the
appropriate vehicles to Embsay with a storming run despite the rain. Anyone
who witnessed this run would have been impressed!
(c) Tim Warner.
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More details of special events can be found on the
Events page, and details of the Harvest
of Steam can be found by following the link below.
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