Freight Trains at Carlisle. Aggregates, Cement, Nuclear freight, Class 769s under test 03 June 24

[@peterlittle6651]

Hi Les, the log train would have only just fitted in a passing loop, longest I have seen that in a while. Great video.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks! The Log Train tends to average 20 wagons and often gets looped at Blea Moor, which of course accomodates the aggregate trains from Ribblehead and Arcow Quarry.

[@helenphillips4204]

If carlesberg did recycling...love it xx

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

You can't make it up!

[@sydwoods.woodsendjunction9492]

Nice video Les great footage love the clagg from that 70 @ 4.00 excellent catch well done . thanks for sharing take care a t b Syd 👍😄

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@littlesid2023]

Nice to meet you today (Wednesday) on Platform 3. Thanks again for the excellent videos.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks, great to meet you too!

[@OscarTheTrainGuy]

Awesome video like always. Huge variety, always great to see my 2 favourites in 1: the ballast and the cement!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@jimmystransportmarvels8815]

Very nice, plenty to see. I saw 43013 and 43062 on Sunday there, so I'll get my video up tonight!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks. Look forward to seeing it

[@Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi]

Video incrível lelier bom trabalho ai 7:38

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks

[@MichaelScott-kw6gv]

Fantastic Video. Well Done.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mels1811]

Awesome video Leslie

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks

[@stephendavies6949]

Hi Les. I see you got a name check by Richard Bowker on Green Signals today, relating to Jacobite Stock. He said you're the "guru" when it comes to movements at Carlisle. You'll be needing an agent next! Keep up the excellent work, sir.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Yes I had a laugh at that! Didn't get a mug tho lol! Thanks

[@stephendavies6949]

@@LeslieGilpinRailways I've got one! I won the quiz a few weeks ago.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

@@stephendavies6949 I was accused of being a know all (jokingly) - and late with my answer - and actually they agreed with my answer - over the steepest adhesion worked passenger line! Still no mug

[@stephendavies6949]

@LeslieGilpinRailways It sounded like he was very impressed by your knowledge! I got the anniversary of the completion of WCML (or was it ECML?) electrification right to get mine. Did you get the longest platform question right? I went for Gloucester. Do you know the answer to this week's question? I think I do & sent it by email. Shame I can't win twice!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

@@stephendavies6949 yes I got it straight away, ironic quote given the same person invited bombers to drop bombs on Slough!

[@mickeybarrass3625]

Great video as usual Sir Leslie. Must ask, has that thunderbird took root there. I dont think Lady Pen has moved for months. Thank you for sharing kind sir.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

The thunderbird does move. in fact at the station this morning it was nowhere to be seen

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

That pair of 769's again. I found the Freedom of Information article where Scotrail back in January said they don't currently have any plans to use them. While that statement might have been true 6 months ago things can change. Scotrail or rather Transport Scotland haven't placed an order for any new rolling stock for either EK or Barrhead lines which will both be fully electrified come next December. Also the new Leven branch (that I experienced last weekend) is "electric ready". Funnily enough that line had 8 cancellations last Sunday - great way to encourage the people to use the new line!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks Euan. I suspect you are correct. Apparently the pair of 769s have been running on the Sou Western to Annan this week. Doesnt surprise me when the TOCs can't run new services through lack of stock - anything that may have been useful seems to have been stored or scrapped!

[@roboftherock]

When the driver of 6E41 saluted you (4:20) I noticed that the image stayed rock steady. Either you have nerves of steel or the camera was tripod mounted.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

I was expecting a tone! No tripod! You would notice if it was unexpected!

[@stephendavies6949]

Hi Les. Is ScotRail really going to be lumbered with 769s?

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Absolutely no idea. ScotRail have said no - but why would Brodies / Porterbrook refurb them mechanically and paint them blue?

[@stephendavies6949]

@@LeslieGilpinRailways Yep, exactly what I thought...