K&WVR Locomotive Allocation for Flying Scotsman Week

Locomotive Allocation for Flying Scotsman Week by news@kwvr

After all the planning, hours of midnight oil burning and the odd heart flutter, the long awaited arrival of 'Flying Scotsman' is only a few hours away.

With 2 steam locomotives and the diesel multiple unit operating all day over the weekend plus 3 locomotives in steam from Monday right through to the following Sunday, these are exciting times indeed. 60103 arrives on Wednesday 29th March and the first excursion from Oxenhope for many years takes place on Friday, when Flying Scotsman leaves Oxenhope at 08.30 for Carlisle.

Locomotive allocation 1st - 9th April

1st & 2nd April
Steam: WD 2-8-0 90733 & BR Standard Class 4MT 4-6-0 75078
Diesel: Class 101 diesel multiple unit on Keighley - Ingrow Shuttle

3rd - 7th April
Steam: BR (LNER ) A3 4-6-2 60103 Flying Scotsman (Oxenhope end) plus WD 2-8-0 90733 (Keighley end) and MR 4F 0-6-0 43924 on the 'relief' set

9th & 10th April
Steam: BR (LNER ) A3 4-6-2 60103 Flying Scotsman (Oxenhope end) plus WD 2-8-0 90733 (Keighley end) and BR Standard Class 4MT 4-6-0 75078 on the 'relief' set

Steam Line-Up 1st - 9th April

3rd - 9th April
Diesel: There are no diesel services during this time

Passenger Train Banking

Under normal operating conditions the banking of passenger trains by a steam locomotive is not permitted. In the past when passenger services have been top and tailed by a steam engine the "banking" engine is towed and gives no assistance. As most will know, Flying Scotsman is not an ideal engine for a twisting 5 mile branchline with severe gradients on tight curves and tight turnouts.

Some have asked questions about the easing of the branch axle loading to allow 'Scotsman' to operate on the line. 60103 exceeds the permitted axle load for the KWVR and is not permitted to pass over a curve of less than 6 chains radius. Its operation has been authorised subject to a number of special restrictions, in particular, 60103 will be limited to 20 mph and must not slip when passing over 4 of our bridges as slipping may damage the bridges in question.

To minimise the risk of slipping the train, which will consist of 8 coaches (including 2 Pullman coaches), will be banked in the rear by our own locomotive and should result in some spectacular departures from Keighley.

 Banking trial 4th February, 90733 gives rear assistance non-stop through Ingrow.

Lineside Photography

On the 31st March for the departure of the railtour and for the normal steam hauled services on the 1st & 2nd April, photographers wishing to photograph from the lineside must carry a valid KWVR Photo Permit AND their KWVR membership card.

During 60103's week of operation on the branch, 3rd - 9th April only those carrying their Annual Photo Permit, Flying Scotsman letter of authorisation AND wearing the special Flying Scotsman Hi-Viz vest will be allowed trackside.

Normal access restrictions as detailed in the Photographer's Personal Safety Handbook will apply but there will be strict policing of the lineside during the period 31st March - 9th April and anyone NOT carrying ALL the necessary documentation will be evicted from the Railway's land.

In addition we ask in particular that all permit-holders and members of the public respect our land boundaries and do not trespass on any private land.   If you do have permission from land owners to take photographs from their land, then we would recommend having written authority from them with you to avoid being challenged during the event.

We ask that you assist us during the event by alerting a member of Railway staff or, once you are in a position of safety, by calling the office on 01535 645214 if you see anyone not wearing the special clothing and/or trespassing on private land.

news@kwvr | 29 March 2017 at 15:58 | Tags: 43924, 60103, 75078, 90733, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, KWVR, Worth Valley Railway | Categories: 43924 Midland 4F 0-6-0, 60103, 75078 BR Standard 4 4-6-0, 90733 WD 2-8-0, Class 101 Diesel Multiple Unit, Events, Flying Scotsman, KWVR, Locomotive Rosters | URL: http://wp.me/p49H9R-1Hq

‘Flying Scotsman’ Seats Available 4th April

‘Flying Scotsman’ Seats Available 4th April by news@kwvr

If you were too late in making a booking to travel behind the 'Flying Scotsman', then you may in luck.

Due to the cancellation of a group booking we now have standard class seats available on the 15.05 from Haworth on Tuesday 4th April. There are sufficient seats available even for a large party, so why not invite family and friends to a great day out on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, being pulled through the beautiful Worth Valley from Keighley to Oxenhope by the world's most famous locomotive.

If you are interested, please call the Haworth office on 01535 645214 between 09.30 and 16.30. For pricing information and all the details of 'Flying Scotsman's week on the KWVR follow this link  KWVR website page.

news@kwvr | 27 March 2017 at 19:45 | Tags: 60103, Flying Scotsman, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, KWVR, Worth Valley Railway | Categories: 60103, Events, Flying Scotsman, KWVR | URL: http://wp.me/p49H9R-1Hm

‘Flying Scotsman’ Oxenhope – Carlisle Times

‘Flying Scotsman’ Oxenhope – Carlisle Times by news@kwvr

Oxenhope - Carlisle Charter 31st March 2017

Having released the pick up times last week for those who have booked their place on this historic Oxenhope to Carlisle train charter we can now release the times that the train will pass through most stations on the route:

Outward times :

Oxenhope 08.30
Haworth 08.35
Keighley 09.15
Skipton 09.45
Hellifield arr. 10.08, dep. 10.45
Settle Junction 10.53
Horton-in-Ribblesdale 11.11
Ribblehead 11.23
Garsdale: 11.38
Kirkby Stephen 11.51
Appleby arr. 12.04, dep. 12.23
Lazonby 12.41
Carlisle 13.05

Return times:

Carlisle 15.35
Lazonby 16.02
Appleby arr. 16.24, dep. 16.43
Kirkby Stephen 17.02
Garsdale: 17.14
Ribblehead 17.28
Settle Junction 17.42
Hellifield arr. 17.48, dep. 18.29
Skipton arr. 18.44, dep. 19.06
Keighley 19.20
Haworth 20.00
Oxenhope 20.10

These are the only times available. We respectfully request that no-one contacts the office for any additional times as these are not available from the KWVR office.

Anyone making arrangements to see Flying Scotsman en-route to and from Carlisle should note that these timings are given in good faith based on the information provided to the KWVR by West Coast Railways and Network Rail. The timings are not guaranteed and the KWVR will not under any circumstances be held responsible for any delay or detention, however occasioned, or any consequence arising therefore.

Lineside photography

Photographers and observers are reminded they must not trespass on either the KWVR or Network Rail railway or adjacent private property AT ANY TIME AND UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Doing so is dangerous, illegal and will cause delays. There will be a heavy presence of security staff patrolling the lineside between Oxenhope and Carlisle and British Transport Police will be rigorously enforcing the law applicable to trespass!

On 31st March, holders of annual KWVR Photo Permits will be allowed trackside on the KWVR with the normal access restrictions applying. It is essential that 'linesiders' carry their permit AND membership card. Anyone asked to show these documents and found not to be carrying both will be evicted from the Railway's land.

K&WVR Flying-Scotsman-update-240317

flying-scotsman-update-240317 by news@kwvr

Oxenhope - Carlisle Charter

We are delighted to announce the confirmed public times for the Oxenhope to Carlisle train charter on Friday 31st March. This train, celebrating the re-opening of the Settle to Carlisle line, is for pre-booked passengers only and was sold out some weeks ago:

Outward times :

Oxenhope 08.30
Haworth 08.35
Keighley 09.15
Skipton 09.45
Carlisle 13.05

Return times:

Carlisle 15.30
Skipton 18.45
Keighley 19.20
Haworth 20.00
Oxenhope 20.10

All passengers for this train are advised to arrive at their boarding station 30 minutes prior to their departure time.

Catering

Participants on the train will receive sandwich boxes on the outward journey and a cream tea on the return journey. Complementary wine and soft drinks will be available throughout the journey.

Lineside photography

Photographers and observers are reminded they must not trespass on either the KWVR or Network Rail railway. Doing so is dangerous, illegal and will cause delays. There will be a heavy presence of security staff patrolling the lineside between Oxenhope and Carlisle.

Holders of KWVR Photo Permits will be allowed trackside on the KWVR with the normal access restrictions applying. It is essential that anyone not carrying their permit AND membership card will be evicted from the Railway's land.

'Flying Scotsman' at Ingrow

All the arrangements are in place and all we need now is one large green locomotive.

Catering

During the 2 days of the Ingrow event we will be offering full catering facilities from breakfast to lunch plus light snacks in between:

Breakfast:

• Full English Breakfast: 2 bacon, 2 sausages, egg, mushrooms, beans, tomatoes, black pudding.
• 'Lighter' Breakfast: 1 bacon, 1 sausage, egg, mushrooms or beans or tomatoes
• Vegetarian Option: a vegetarian option will be available
Plus our normal morning fare:
• Bacon sandwich
• Sausage  sandwich
• Bacon and Sausage sandwich
• Egg sandwich
• Bacon, Sausage and Egg sandwich

Lunch:

• Lasagne served with garlic bread and side salad
• Meat & Potato Pie, mushy peas and gravy
• Chicken Curry and Naan Bread
Jacket potato served with a selection of fillings:
• Chilli con carne
• Baked beans
• Tuna mayo
• Cheese
• plain with butter

Light Snacks:

Sandwiches, Quiche and assorted cakes, biscuits and confectionary ... and of course soft drinks, teas and coffees.

And for those wanting something a bit stronger, there will be a bar on site serving real ale, wines and spirit.

For all the information regarding the Flying Scotsman's appearance at Ingrow, visit the Flying Scotsman at Ingrow West page of the website.

"Flying Scotsman Experience"

For access to the footplate and an interpretive talk you will need a ticket for the 'Flying Scotsman Experience'.

For more information visit the 'Flying Scotsman Experience' page of the website. This must be booked in advance but we still have tickets available for this so don't delay book straight away before all the places are sold.

Northern Rail Industrial Action, Saturday 8th April

All the seats on 'Flying Scotsman trains on this day are taken but we would like to bring to everyone's attention that Northern Rail services serving Keighley, will be the subject of industrial action on that day.

We are therefore advising all passengers to either change their mode of public transport or come to the Railway by car. Special car parking arrangements will be available during 'Flying Scotsman's visit. Visit the 'Flying Scotsman on the KWVR' page of the website for further parking information.

K&WVR Locomotive Roster for Weekend 25th & 26th March 2017

Locomotive Roster for Weekend 25th & 26th March 2017 by news@kwvr

USATC S160 returned to action last weekend and will continue this weekend at the head of the Saturday and Sunday steam service.

However it is Mother's Day this Sunday so it is a steam only Sunday with MR 4F 0-6-0 43924 on the second steam working that will including our 2 Pullman coaches serving Afternoon Tea to the mother's who have been fortunate enough for their "little ones" to have reserved their places on their special day. The photograph above shows the same locomotive on the Mother's Day train in brilliant blue skies in 2016, fingers crossed that the same weather is enjoyed this year.

The Saturday diesel service will be in the hands of railbus M79964.

Whilst every effort will made to ensure that the advised motive power is available, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway reserve the right to change this when operational circumstances so dictate.

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LNER B1 61264

The B1 has been a very welcome visitor for the last

few weeks

61264 departed on Friday morning

Lovely engine and very nice support team 

Hope to see you all again soon

K&WVR Locomotive Roster for Weekend 18th & 19th March 2017

Locomotive Roster for Weekend 18th & 19th March 2017 by news@kwvr

BR B1 4-6-0 61264 is leaving the Railway this week to return 'Home' and so it is back to the home fleet to provide motive power at the weekend. Having seen little use since the Santa Steam Specials, USATC S160 2-8-0 re-enters the fray this weekend at the head of the Saturday and Sunday steam service.

The diesel railbus M79964 provides the diesel service and is a good way to see the branch, not seen from our locomotive hauled stock.

Whilst every effort will made to ensure that the advised motive power is available, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway reserve the right to change this when operational circumstances so dictate.

news@kwvr | 14 March 2017 at 23:00 | Tags: 5820, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, KWVR, M79964, Worth Valley Railway | Categories: 5820 S160 2-8-0, KWVR, Locomotive Rosters, M79964 Diesel railbus| URL: http://wp.me/p49H9R-1GV

K4 The Great Marquess

61994 on the coaling stage at Grosmont shed

BR Standard class 4 4-6-0 The Green Knight

 75029 The Green Knight rests on shed at Grosmont

BR Standard class 4 Mogul 76079 at Whitby

Running round its train at Whitby station

A very good addition to the North Yorks Moors 

saving a long back shunt, well done Network Rail

Another class 4T 80080 at Bury on the East Lancashire Railway

There were a very popular engine and as many

in the sheded south a good number went to Barry

A reliable workhorse in the preserved sector now

Ingrow good passing Haworth

A good sight, maybe how it used to be

Don't think they would have spared a B1 for such

a duty though. 

The K&WVR's class 4's

We have two class fours at Haworth 80002T and 

75078

80002T is in the exhibition hall at Oxenhope at

the moment so you can get up close to the engine 

there

Of course 75078 is in service

Thompson B1 61264 on the Ingrow goods

No it wasn't the Ingrow goods really it was on a 

Photo charter

Looks good though and a realistic re-creation

61264 will be with us on the K&WVR for a further

weekend. Running passenger services on Sat & Sun

So if you missed the Gala you can still catch this

superb engine

Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Aspinall 0-6-0

In black and white the picture becomes timeless

Aspinall L&Y O-6-0 a scene from the past

Well it could have been had not the modern shed

building been there

Our preserved railways can be priceless relics

K&WVR Locomotive Roster for Weekend 11th & 12th March 17

Locomotive Roster for Weekend 11th & 12th March 2017 by news@kwvr

Those that attended the Gala last weekend witnessed an exceptional 3 days of steam action with the final count of 3 visiting locomotives in the shape of B1 4-6-0 61264, 'Crab' 2-6-0 13065 and our own Black 5 4-6-0 45212. Sadly the forth engine, Black 5 45407 did not pass its mainline test run in time to make it for the event.

45212 has departed the Railway back to Bury via our mainline connection and 13065 has left us for the same destination by road. However we are delighted that the B1 is still with us and will be at the head of the steam services this weekend before returning to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway next week, giving everyone another chance to once again ride behind and photograph this superb locomotive.

The diesel passenger service will once again be with the trusty diesel railbus, M79964.

Whilst every effort will made to ensure that the advised motive power is available, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway reserve the right to change this when operational circumstances so dictate.

BR Standard class 4 tank 80002

On one of its last outings, now joined the que for 

overhaul

Another Yank USA S100 switcher

Another American contribution during WW2 was

 the USA S100 switcher or as we would say Shunter 

Superb little engines which worked in Southampton

docks for many years after WW2 ended

No 63 is seen here at Embsay on the Embsay Bolton

Abbey Railway

Robust little engines that helped not only to win 

the war but the peace also

Class 37 Diesel electric locomotives

One for the diesel fans.

The class 37 introduced in the 1960's were powerful

locomotives for both passenger and goods work

Fitted with an English Electric 1750 HP diesel 

engine driving a generator which powered the 

traction motors on the bogies. The engines 

were probably the zenith of English Electrics 

production being turbocharged and inter-cooled.

10 inch bore and 12 inch stroke in a Vee 12

formation. 

Great Western Railway 'Raveningham Hall'

On this wet dreary Sunday I thought I would remind

myself of those summer days of last year

Here Raveningham Hall stands ready for the next

days duty at Minehead on the West Somerset Railway

Gresley coach set

This was luxury 1920/30 style

There was a world of difference between

those that had and those that didn't

Upper class and Middle class traveled

comfort.

Thankfully the depression and WW2

made many social changes.

Riddles WD and the USA S160 bask in the late winter sun

Our two wartime engines, the WD 90733

and the Yank S160 5820

Both these classes of engines did sterling work in 

WW2. Initially here in Britain and after the D Day

invasion they went over to Europe to support the

 armies as they moved towards Germany and final

peace

The USA S160's were fine engines and many 

continued work after the peace, running on many

European railways. Replacing stock bombed and

damaged through other means. I know French 

Engine-men did all they could to slow the axis 

attempts to reinforce occupation forces fighting 

the Allies in the work of freeing Europe to the 

point of damaging/sabotaging their own engines. 

I believe a five centime piece nicely blocked 

the oil cups on various bearings whilst giving

the impression of being full the passing glance

Its Gala weekend at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

A fine line up yesterday as the B1 was lit up

I and Mike Higgins were working at the yard yesterday 

on parts for the class 2 restoration and Mike got these 

superb pictures

Come along today tomorrow and Sunday and see

all the engines running. Two black fives are 

expected to arrive today so a good weekend 

for all the enthusiasts.

Come along and see, you wont be disappointed  

K&WVR lineup for the Winter Steam Gala

2017 Winter Steam Gala Update by news@kwvr

With only a few days to go, we are delighted to confirm the line up for this weekend's Winter Steam Gala. As posted earlier 13065 arrived last week and the image below shows our other visitor, 61264, on Haworth shed having arrived on the Railway at Keighley in the hours of darkness.

So the line up consists of:

• BR (LNER) B1 4-6-0 61264 (Courtesy of the Thompson B1 Locomotive Trust)
• LMS 'Crab' 2-6-0 13065 (Courtesy of the East Lancashire Railway)
• BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0 75078
• WD 2-8-0 90733
• Midland 4F 0-6-0 43924
• USATC S160 2-8-0 “Big Jim” No.5820
• LNWR 0-6-2 ‘Coal Tank’ 1054 (Courtesy of Bahamas Loco Society)
• Taff Vale Railway O2 0-6-2T 85
• Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0T 1704 ‘Nunlow (Courtesy of Bahamas Loco Society)
• Grafton Steam Crane will be in steam and operating in Oakworth Yard

… as well as a range of different coaching stock and goods vehicles.

On Sunday Mary and Ann, our two K class Pullmans built in 1930 as a pair for the Southern Railway Bournemouth Bell service will be in use. A supplement for travel is required for these vehicles at £5 each. Throughout the morning the supplement entitles you to complimentary ‘Coffee & Croissant’ and during the afternoon a traditional  ‘English Cream Tea’ – it’s well worth a fiver!

The situation with the two 'Black 5s', 45212 and 45407 remains fluid. They are due mainline certification this week and if that is forthcoming they should arrive on the Railway Friday evening by our connection at Keighley. This, of course precludes their participation on Friday, but will, if they do arrive, operate Saturday and Sunday requiring an amendment to the working timetables as previously published.

As with all our Galas we publish the working timetables for the various workings. The up-to-date version (01/03/17) can be viewed by downloading the 2017 Winter Steam Gala Working Timetable PDF. It is important to note that these timetables take account that 45212 and 45407 MAY be attending and reflect that the situation remains fluid.

The public timetables can be viewed HERE >>

Guided tours of the Haworth Locomotive Works

Once again we will be running our unique tour behind the scenes in our engine shed and workshop at Haworth, the tours being led by our experienced and knowledgeable volunteer tour guides. The tours are organised to raise funds to restore the Ivatt 2-6-2T 41241 and although the tours are free, we do ask our guests to consider making a Gift Aided donation, usually in the region of £5 to the KWVR Charity (no 1136853).

Tour times will connect with trains from Keighley arriving at Haworth where you will meet your guide at Haworth Station for your 45/60 minute tour.

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