I Didn't Expect That on the Back of the Logs! Carlisle Train Mix. 03 Jan 24

I Didn't Expect That!
Carlisle Train Mix.
03 January 24
My first visit to the Citadel for 2024 delivered an interesting mix of freight and passenger trains on what was a dull grey day. In fact during the afternoon by 2pm it felt more like dusk than mid afternoon.
The highlight is that a pair of 56s are hauling the Logs (since Christmas) but there's a surprise at the back of this working!
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[@BJHolloway1]

Once again congratulations on some great photographic shots.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Many thanks!

[@sydwoods.woodsendjunction9492]

Nice video Les some good unusual captures there and yes the 70 0n the rear of the logs
was a suprise could of .been an after thought thinking that pair of 56s could expire at any time the amount of clag they were chucking out lol thanks for sharing Les take care matey a t .b syd 👍

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheTrainFreak]

Nice catches! - Jason

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks Jason!

[@raymondharris1154]

happy new year from norway

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

And to you! Thanks for watching

[@terrymoney9718]

Thanks for your time and effort

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks

[@bobnweaver]

Superb scenes from Carlisle to start the year Leslie. Looking forward to more of your videos during 2024. Cheers, Jeff.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks Jeff. Looking forward to yours too

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Definitely an interesting mix, but all the classics were there, too! So great zooms and angles, and that one train with a couple heavy duty pulls looked massive.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks Anthony!

[@OldcampRanch]

Thanks for sharing👍🏻 have a great weekend.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thank you! You too!

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Excellent as usual Leslie. Nice start to 2024😊

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks Euan and surprisingly more to come!

[@lindonsouthcott]

Your videos are the best to watch

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

I really appreciate that, thanks!

[@2010ditta]

No wonder they put 2 56's on the front with the 70 dead weight on the back. Great catch Leslie...all the best.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks Tim. The pair of grids have been on since Christmas.

[@WestYorkshireTrainSpotter]

Ahh the 70 on the back of the logs train was the interesting surprise you were telling me to wait for😂😂 Per usual great video, I can’t make the railtour today sadly but it was nice seeing you again.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks! It wasn't the best weather today - I went to Lazonby (no fog) and Penrith (foggy).

[@roboftherock]

A guid new year to you, Les. 8:20 A repurposed 'Pushmi-Pullyu' of Dr. Dolittle perhaps? 20:00->20:20. What caused that noise as the train accelerated out of CAR? It reminded me of a Glasgow Standard car pulling away from a tram stop. 21:15 That 397 looks as though it has been on RHTT duties.😀

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

And to you. It was just the sound of the wagons running in good order - no wheel flats etc.
glad you enjoyed

[@michaeltaylor1869]

Another cracking video leslie very good camera work as usual I am really looking forward to seeing your next video I hope you get a nice video next time also when is your next video going to be on TH-cam bye for now Philip

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks

[@Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi]

Video sao muito bom leslie

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@roslynlock9205]

I think that when the logs get to Chirk it reverses there so by having the 70 on the back means they save on uncoupling

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

No, it's unusual. The 70 must have been dropped off somewhere en route. First time I've seen it like that.

[@rxcko172]

Are there any unique trains soon or special trains?

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Saturday excursion from the S&C avoiding Carlisle station, following Saturday is steam an electric excursion later in the month

[@martinvulcan5309]

Happy New year Les. Great to have you out and about. The sun is low and weather isn't good, so not great for stills photography. Any idea why they put the logs down the WCML sometimes?

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks! I think the logs go that way when the train is late at the timber yard to guarantee getting it's slot beyond Farringdon junction at Preston.

[@geordieceltic2]

Another great video. Carlisle still puts a show on, judging by the variation in trains comming through. May consider popping over from Newcastle. Are there any days/times when the freight are more frequent. Thank you for sharing.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks! It's becoming more apparent that after 12 for the 6k05 drs engineers train and the logs at 1300 then time for lunch until 1500 for the DB engineers train followed by one from Tyne yard then 1630 for two intermodals and one or two mail trains before you get a train back after 530. I'm finding Tuesday's and Thursday are better these days .

[@TRAlNVlDEOS]

I find Thursday is the best day usually, in summer there is also often charters on a Thursday

[@foxstrangler]

Excellent footage as always Les. I'm puzzled though. 6 years since I was last in Carlisle (I will be there this year though) The Pendos used to squeal like a stuck pig leaving P4, now there is barely a sound. What's different, or have you managed to tune it out of the recordings?

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks! The squealing is from wheels rubbing against the rails. It doesn't occur in wet weather, presumably the wet rails are effectively lubricated

[@allrightdrive1537]

Chirk logs and the car -Crewe engineers down mainline and not S&C .??

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Logs does have a mainline path if its late off the yard. The DB engineers always routed WCML.

[@arnold80s94]

Interesting vid as always. What's happened to all the 90's?

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks! Only Freightliner and LSL have them, I think. DB are getting rid, if they haven't already.

[@bfcmik]

That late running TPE at the end was filthy. And typically running less than the full distance. Terrible company!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

It had run from Glasgow to Lockerbie somehow, I suspect without a train manager. And even then it was late. They don't help themselves