themiller
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Mk3 coaching stock is cleared on the full route but, I understand, that there’s a restriction north of Maryport in that the section to Carlisle must be treated as a single track and that no train is allowed to pass in the opposite direction (at least a former p/way supervisor explained that to me some years ago). When you travel on a 156 to Carlisle from Maryport, you can see just how tight the clearances are e.g. under the bridge at the south end of Aspatria station. To sum up, the problem lies with the bridges that the Maryport and Carlisle Railway erected over the line.
I believe that the problem lies north of Maryport. The Millom restriction that you mention is because it was rare for trains to turn back north of there. Now there’s a regular evening service that only goes to Maryport. I assume that it then stables at Workington overnight.Thanks Roose
I would imagine north of Millom is the issue as some other stock I believe is only cleared to Millom like the 185/175. Lots if oddities on the cumbrian coast!
Mk3 coaching stock is cleared on the full route but, I understand, that there’s a restriction north of Maryport in that the section to Carlisle must be treated as a single track and that no train is allowed to pass in the opposite direction (at least a former p/way supervisor explained that to me some years ago). When you travel on a 156 to Carlisle from Maryport, you can see just how tight the clearances are e.g. under the bridge at the south end of Aspatria station. To sum up, the problem lies with the bridges that the Maryport and Carlisle Railway erected over the line.
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