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(c) Tim Warner.
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Raising steam on Saturday morning.
(c) Tim Warner.
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To get things going, a triple header was required to get Stoneacre 'box switched in, a spare loco to Bolton Abbey and still
to have one for the train itself. No.22 leads 140 and 68005 past the top yard at Embsay, keen to make up for the 15 minute
delay whilst a cherrypicker for cladding the carriage shed was 'unstuck'!
(c) Tim Warner.
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68005 brings the first goods train back from Bolton Abbey, having passed under Priors' Lane.
Draughton is at the top of the hill in the background.
(c) Tim Warner.
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68005 sits in the loop with the goods, whilst Monckton passes on the main line with the first passenger train.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Monckton heads out of Stoneacre Loop towards Bolton Abbey. Draughton can be seen at the top of the hill.
(c) Tim Warner.
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68005 sets off from the loop with the goods train, heading back to Embsay. It is clear to see what effect the quarrying at
Skibeden has had on the skyline from the second photo.
(c) Tim Warner.
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No.22 was in charge of the next train - the vintage service to Bolton Abbey. Seen here approaching Stoneacre from Embsay,
and entering on the main line.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Coming the other way, out of the loop, was a powerful display from 140 and Monckton double heading the passenger train from
Bolton Abbey a couple of minutes later.
(c) Tim Warner.
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No.22 leads the vintage train away from Stoneacre towards Embsay, this time viewed from the footpaths on the opposite side
of the line.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Cranford is in charge of the goods train this time, seen entering Stoneacre loop from Bolton Abbey.
(c) Tim Warner.
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No.22 heads towards Priors' Lane and Bolton Abbey with the vintage train, having already passed through Stoneacre. You almost
get a bird's eye view of trains from this location!
(c) Tim Warner.
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There weren't many double headers other than for operational purposes during the weekend, but as 140's availability hadn't
been confirmed until the last minute, it had to fit in somehow. Here the unusual combination of 140 and No.22 heads for
Embsay, appropaching Priors' Lane.
(c) Tim Warner.
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68005 heads up the bank from Hambleton Cutting with 5 MkI coaches in tow.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Cranford runs round at Bolton Abbey before heading out up the hill with the goods train. Seen here from the top of the
disused quarry at Bolton Abbey.
(c) Tim Warner.
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140 on a solo run with the vintage train. Heading out of Bolton Abbey, pictured in the dimly lit Hambleton Cutting, in fine
style.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Saturday evening's 8coach special was something well worth seeing. The run to Bolton Abbey, being mainly downhill was nothing
particularly spectacular, but on the way back... Monckton managed the 8 coaches with apparant ease, and wasn't forced to crawl
along either. This should be a lesson to other railways who complain about how sluggish their austerities are! The only
downside was a distinct lack of sunlight...
(c) Tim Warner.
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The result of the 8-coach special was discovered whilst taking photos the following day! Skibeden footbridge had two boards
blown out by the power of the exhaust from Monckton. This is trying to re-fit them!
(c) Tim Warner.
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An unexpected bonus first thing on Sunday morning was the appearance on the Grassinton Branch of a pair of Class 66 locos
top-and-tailing an ballast train heading towards Rylstone. The lucky few in the L&Y Directos' Saloon were looking out of
the windows and gettting their cameras out. This really emphasises how close we are to Network Rail and the potential for
future expansion...
(c) Tim Warner.
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The first shuttle service to Bow Bridge each day only featured the Peckett, and therefore it had to run round its carriage
before heading abck to Embsay. This provided variety, and also operational ease to get things in the right place.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Back at Embsay station, and Cranford prepares to depart with the vintage train while No.22 sits in platform 1 with the goods
train and admirers on the bridge. Dave Lovatt peers into No.22's cab...
(c) Tim Warner.
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Monckton had brought the goods in from Bolton Abbey, and with No.22 on the other end prepares for the shunting. Dave
Oughtibridge talks to the Peckett's driver as they wait for something to happen. At the other end of the L&Y Saloon, Ann
gets up more steam ready for departure.
(c) Tim Warner.
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The photographers on platform 2 are certainly getting their moneys worth with No.22 shunting the goods from platform 1 into
platform 2. Embsay was a hive of activity for visitors, and Bolton Abbey usually had a train or a loco to provide interest.
(c) Tim Warner.
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With Ann in charge, the shuttle heads off for Bow Bridge.
(c) Tim Warner.
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The departure from Bow Bridge Loop with Peckett No.1438 looking as though there is far more of a train! The sheep unusually
take no notice whatsoever.
(c) Tim Warner.
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On the way back to Embsay the train was held at No.2 signal whilst other moves took place in the station itself, allowing
these photos to be taken of them starting off again.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Later on Sunday, No.22 (mainly in charge of the goods train that day) is seen here at the line's summit, approaching
Skibeden footbridge.
(c) Tim Warner.
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And a few moments later, entering the cutting, about to pass under the footbridge.
(c) Tim Warner.
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140 and 68005 at Holywell Halt with a passenger train heading to Bolton Abbey.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Back at Embsay station, platform 2 plays home to No.22 and the goods train as well as the Bow Bridge shuttle featuring Ann at
the far end and Peckett No.1438 next to No.22. The staff gather to discuss operations for the rest of the day.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Later on Sunday, the shuttle continued to be popular, with Ann continuing to perform far better than expected, and adding something
unusual to the gala. Here she takes charge of the train heading towards Bow Bridge with the Peckett bringing up the rear.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Ann with the shuttle at Bow Bridge, preparing to return to Embsay.
(c) Tim Warner.
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With the starting signal 'off' and a guard looking on, No.22 prepares to depart for Bow Bridge, and then does!
(c) Tim Warner.
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Moving onto the main line via the west crossover (controlled from the west groundframe), No.22 (from Bowes) passes our No.22,
incarcerated on the headshunt whilst awaiting its repaint.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Upon arrival at Bow Bridge loop, No.22 runs round past the boxvans, ready to head along the full length of the line with the
final goods train of the event.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Making an uphill start from Bow Bridge Loop, with the Grassington Branch just visible in the background, No.22 heads back
towards Embsay.
(c) Tim Warner.
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There was a brief pause at Embsay, allowing No.22's owner (from Bowes) and others the opportunity to photograph the 'twins'
for the only time.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Another stop, this time in the station itself, waiting for the train from bolton Abbey to arrive before setting off once more.
(c) Tim Warner.
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This allowed a couple of loco portraits to be taken as members of the public looked on (or crowded onto the footbridge to do
likewise!)
(c) Tim Warner.
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Viewed from the signalbox with slightly too large a zoom lens to hold steady, No.22 sits in the sunlight at Embsay, still
awaiting the arrival of the other train in order to depart.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Cranford and 140 head into Embsay station with the vintage train as Rob Daniels collects the staff from 140's crew.
(c) Tim Warner.
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After dropping off the goods train at Bolton Abbey, No.22 returns to Embsay with just the brakevan for company - the end of
its very short stay on the line. Unfortunately it had to return that week as the main road access to the loading point was
due to be dug up.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Cranford heads out of Hambleton Cutting with the final vintage train of the weekend.
(c) Tim Warner.
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A little further on, and Cranford continues to climb towards Priors' Lane.
(c) Tim Warner.
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The last train of the weekend was double headed, with 140 and 68005 coasting gently downhill into Hambleton Cutting.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Coming back was a far less sedate affair with both locos and crews rounding off the weekend with this performance, storming
all the way back to Embsay.
(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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