Class 60 no.60086 to Leeming Bar?

[alexl92]

Taken from this post on Instagram:

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@allelysgroup new @mantruckbusuk TGX 640 8x4 hauling class 60086 from Toton to Leeming Bar

Anyone know why 60086 is being moved to Leeming Bar? New Wensleydale project?

 

[anthony kelly]

Hopefully for preservation

 

[alexl92]

Update: the PALS account just confirmed in a comment that it isn’t for scrap..

 

[Meole]

A Pacer last week, a 60 this week, what next ?

 

[Steamie Boxes]

Another 60 tomorrow supposedly according to some

 

[alexl92]

A Pacer last week, a 60 this week, what next ?

Apparently two pacers!

Hopefully a resident steam locomotive or two; saving them having to hire in each year?

Another 60 tomorrow supposedly according to some

I read that too. I've seen it confirmed online that 086 is a restoration project based at the WR but whether it stays there long-term is still tbc. I hope both 60s are headed for restoration rather than one being a parts donor but I suspect it won't be the case is the reality.

Apparently 60086 was the last 60 to haul an aggregates train over the line or something like that, so it has history there.

 

[Serathor]

In reference to the Pacers, this is taken from their Social Media page if it helps anyone.

Personally I would be really interested in seeing the Tug, and the Pacers there.

 

[sprinterguy]

In reference to the Pacers, this is taken from their Social Media page if it helps anyone.

Personally I would be really interested in seeing the Tug, and the Pacers there.

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Not sure I'd trust a pint of real ale served on a Pacer. Especially running on jointed track - The agitation of the sediment in the cask will surely be intense!

 

[Serathor]

Not sure I'd trust a pint of real ale served on a Pacer. Especially running on jointed track - The agitation of the sediment in the cask will surely be intense!

Absolutely, I will be wearing it more than drinking it!

 

[duffield]

Absolutely, I will be wearing it more than drinking it!

Take a 'sippy cup' lid with you.

 

[xotGD]

Not sure I'd trust a pint of real ale served on a Pacer. Especially running on jointed track - The agitation of the sediment in the cask will surely be intense!

They'd have to be giving it away to get me on board!

 

[Serathor]

Take a 'sippy cup' lid with you.

 

[fgwrich]

They don't half hang around up at Wensleydale, The Pacer (028) will be stopped for overhaul and re-paint after this weekend, while 60050 has been washed down today with a view to look at what they've got ahead of them.

 

[Serathor]

They don't half hang around up at Wensleydale, .

Still waiting for that bridge accross the river to Aysgarth falls though.

 

[61653 HTAFC]

Not sure I'd trust a pint of real ale served on a Pacer. Especially running on jointed track - The agitation of the sediment in the cask will surely be intense!

It was never (much of) a problem on the Penistone line music trains...!

 

[alexl92]

They think it may well be the first passenger services of a preserved pacer. Have to say tho, even for a 44-mile round trip, £17 for a return seems steep when you're offering what is literally the most basic form of transport to operate on Britain's railways since the early 1900s, and a type that a) still operates on the mainline and b) is widely disliked!

I wish them all the best tho, especially with the Class 60s.

 

[Serathor]

They think it may well be the first passenger services of a preserved pacer. Have to say tho, even for a 44-mile round trip, £17 for a return seems steep when you're offering what is literally the most basic form of transport to operate on Britain's railways since the early 1900s, and a type that a) still operates on the mainline and b) is widely disliked!

I wish them all the best tho, especially with the Class 60s.

Agreed it is steep, However I always think that it's very steep for (albeit a long scenic route) a trip that has no real destination at the end. I am aware that it's not easy, and there is a slight problem of a river to cross , land ownership issues etc etc. However a link to Aysgarth Falls is very long overdue, and for me to pay £17 for a stop at no real destination with a bus at the other end is not attractive to me.

 

[sprinterguy]

It was never (much of) a problem on the Penistone line music trains...!

Ah there may be hope for the ale yet then. I was wondering if this instance of real ale on a Pacer would be a first in the annals of railway catering, but evidently not.

 

[47434]

Not sure I'd trust a pint of real ale served on a Pacer. Especially running on jointed track - The agitation of the sediment in the cask will surely be intense!

Very few railways serve true 'real ale' - due to movement of any train, cask ale is filtered to ensure it is nice and clear. Also known as 'Bright Beer'

 

[47434]

Agreed it is steep, However I always think that it's very steep for (albeit a long scenic route) a trip that has no real destination at the end. I am aware that it's not easy, and there is a slight problem of a river to cross , land ownership issues etc etc. However a link to Aysgarth Falls is very long overdue, and for me to pay £17 for a stop at no real destination with a bus at the other end is not attractive to me.

£17 for 16 miles is incredibly cheap - have you ever stopped to consider the costs of running a railway?

 

[Serathor]

£17 for 16 miles is incredibly cheap - have you ever stopped to consider the costs of running a railway?

I have, but nothing is going to entice me to spend £17 for a ride on a pacer, to a non-discript destination. When not so recently I could have got on one for a longer journey on the mainline, for less money.
if there was something worth seeing at the other end, then I would say it's £17 well spent.

 

[DarloRich]

I have, but nothing is going to entice me to spend £17 for a ride on a pacer, to a non-discript destination. When not so recently I could have got on one for a longer journey on the mainline, for less money.
if there was something worth seeing at the other end, then I would say it's £17 well spent.

They are clearly trying to drive some off season trade and show off their new toy. £17 seems about right for a preserved railway. if you are not interested don't go! BTW Leyburn is well worth a visit. Decent pubs, nice castle.

 

[arbeia]

I have, but nothing is going to entice me to spend £17 for a ride on a pacer, to a non-discript destination. When not so recently I could have got on one for a longer journey on the mainline, for less money.
if there was something worth seeing at the other end, then I would say it's £17 well spent.

Alight at Leyburn-plenty to see there.

 

[47434]

I have, but nothing is going to entice me to spend £17 for a ride on a pacer, to a non-discript destination. When not so recently I could have got on one for a longer journey on the mainline, for less money.
if there was something worth seeing at the other end, then I would say it's £17 well spent.

What you find 'worth seeing' may differ from someone else. Whilst there isn't an engine shed at Redmire, there is a great walk to Bolton Castle and a fab pub serving food and local ales.

 

[Serathor]

They are clearly trying to drive some off season trade and show off their new toy. £17 seems about right for a preserved railway. if you are not interested don't go! BTW Leyburn is well worth a visit. Decent pubs, nice castle.

I know, I don't live that far - my point is I would happily pay £17 to ride a pacer (I love them!) but all the way to AF, I don't want to bus it at the other end I may as well take the car

Alight at Leyburn-plenty to see there.

I know, I drive through often enough, however I agree with your point

What you find 'worth seeing' may differ from someone else. Whilst there isn't an engine shed at Redmire, there is a great walk to Bolton Castle and a fab pub serving food and local ales.

Quite right, I agree. my point is while I understand that there are a lot of financial, ownership and geographical issues to contend with. I just wish they would get that bridge in. so I can train it all the way to AF.
I used to volunteer at the WR about 10 years ago and the bridge was a proirity then, but here we are today no further forward (probably)

However I agree with all your statements, and I probably harshly stated that it was a bit pricey therfore I take it back, but this is going of topic.

 

[DarloRich]

my point is I would happily pay £17 to ride a pacer (I love them!)

I wouldn't & I dont

 

[Baxenden Bank]

Surely the pacer element of the trip needs to be combined with a trip on a Leyland National, in order to get the full experience.

 

[xotGD]

Surely the pacer element of the trip needs to be combined with a trip on a Leyland National, in order to get the full experience.

For an authentic experience, harking back to the early days of 143s, the Pacer should be declared a failure and 37250 substitutes for it on a set of Mark 1s!

 

[Cowley]

For an authentic experience, harking back to the early days of 143s, the Pacer should be declared a failure and 37250 substitutes for it on a set of Mark 1s!

Yeeesss please!

(and wear some good 80s clothing too)

 

[AnthonyRail]

Having never had a tug I'd go up for that if closer