LMS 44871 Battles the heat on Shap with the Cumbrian Mountain Express 11/5/24.

LMS 44871 was the motive power for the latest Cumbrian Mountain Express tour from London Euston to Carlisle via Shap Summit and back via the Settle and Carlisle line on a very warm day . We see 44871 approaching the last half mile to Shap Summit on the 1 in 75 climb but oddly 44871 shuts off ( you can actually see the yellow signal reflection on the cab window ) before the summit and then came to a stand about a mile South of Shap Village with Southbound traffic also at a stand for around ten minutes . The return sees 44871 at Crosby Garrett getting a hefty shove .Thanks to Nige as ever for the laughs and transport .

[@nige7577]

Spot on Steve, probably the best you’d get in those temperatures although a mystery why the shut off but some assistance was expected as well more so on the return , cheers 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Very true Nige , it was odd but at least we know what happened now . Nearly caught me out at Crosby G but thankfully I heard the tracks singing 👍

[@bobnweaver]

Superb video Steve. Great to see 44871 having a very busy and successful year so far on the mainline. Cheers, Jeff.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Many thanks Jeff , looking like it’s going to be on the Northern Belle this weekend coming.

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video Steve. Nice day for capturing the Black 5 . She sounded great. Kind regards C&A

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks C&A, it was a lovely day just a bit hot for a decent exhaust sadly.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Steve, This Black Five has certainly put the mileage in of late and nicely captured. Regards, John

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers John , shame it was really warm as it meant for not much exhaust.

[@SimonBrown89]

Nice selection of shots Steve. Going well at Crosby Garrett 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Simon, nearly caught me out at Crosby G but thankfully I pressed record in time 👍

[@deauvilledad07]

Nice little film Steve. Nice to see4871 getting a run out, shame the diesel got involved. We're not on drought orders yet? 🤔🤣🤣 Well done 🤓

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Anthony, believe Tangmere has been removed for maintenance so I suspect the five will be busy .

[@SimonTog]

Nice video Steve :)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Simon 👍

[@michaeltaylor1869]

Another lovely video Stephen well done great 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 KZbin bye for now Philip

[@TheStephengthompson]

Glad you enjoyed it Philip 👍

[@tattoo1084]

Spot on Stephen for a warm day. Guessing a trespass or light failure further up from Shap caused the standstill.👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks David, turns out the stop was down to point problems.

[@acw71000]

Good shots Steve on this warm day, very odd at Shap Summit shutting off like that

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Austin, turns out the standstill was down to a point problem.

[@kensmith726]

Top video, mate, well done.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Glad you enjoyed it Ken 👍

[@eaglesfield102]

Great video Steve, we were not far away today, Salterwath and Stockber.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Alistair, thought you would be around 👍

[@grahamhall5211]

Nice them Steve bit of a stutter at shap but going well at crosby Garrett Nice one 😊

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Graham, yes indeed it was strange the five shut off but it turned out the signal was on yellow due to a point problem near Shap village hence it came to a halt.

[@JakeBSteam]

Great video as always Stephen, definitely a bit too warm for it atm. 😜

[@TheStephengthompson]

You got that right Jake , thanks for the kind comment as it’s much appreciated as always 👍

[@SpeedTrainBd300]

Very nice video

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the very kind comment 👍

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

Good Shots there Steve on a very warm day. I agree with Austin, I don't why the Driver of the Black Five, shut off on the approach to Shap Summit, and look like the diesel doing all the work on the return run?

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers mate , you can actually see the reflection of a yellow signal on the cab window so obviously something was wrong North of the summit.

[@wgj4813]

I love a headline but let it be realistic " Steam engine assisted up Shap on a hot day"

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the advice 👍Did think about something similar to what you described although 44871 was doing a good bit of work although the 57 seemed to be over zealous.