15th August 2017 (The Dalesman)

Date Tuesday, 15th August 2017

Locomotive 46115 (Scots Guardsman)

Ran as 46115

Direction North and south

Load 13

Diesel None

Tour name The Dalesman

Headboard The Thames Clyde Express

Tour promoter West Coast Railways

Operating company West Coast Railways

Route

  • Chester
  • Hellifield (46115 on)
  • Carlisle
  • Hellifield (46115 off)
  • Chester

Notes

46115 final run before overhaul.
On her final run before overhaul, Scots Guardsman passes Armathwaite.Scots Guardsman at Armathwaite
 at Armathwaite, Eden District, England, UK by The Talkin Lens. After a period of seemingly appearing in more comebacks than Frank Sinatra, this really was the 'Scot's' last hurrah as its mainline ticket expires, fittingly marked by it proudly carrying the 'Thames Clyde Express' headboard. On Tuesday 15th August 2017, 46115 'Scots Guardsman' rounds the curve off Armathwaite viaduct heading the 1Z46 16:36 Carlisle to Chester final 'Dalesman' charter of this summer's season, comprising 13 maroon BR Mark I coaches. What a tremendous position this is now at Armathwaite since the lineside clearance has taken place, and appropriately graced by this fine 1940s Stanier rebuild of the Fowler 1927-design L.M.S. locomotive which has provided so much pleasure to many over the years. Copyright Gordon Edgar - All rights reserved. Please do not use any of these images without my explicit permissionScot Farewell
 at , Longdales, England, United Kingdom by Gordon Edgar. When Carnforth dig out the 'Thames Clyde Express' headboard, you know the run is for a special occasion. This particular special occasion marks the end of 46115's current mainline certificate before going in for overhaul. Looking completely at home with 13 matching maroon Mk1's, she passes Greengates with the final Dalesman of 2017. See you soon 46115!Thames Clyde Express
 at , Wharton Hall, England, United Kingdom by The Talkin Lens. A second shot of 46115 Scots Gaurdsman about to enter Birkett Tunnel last evening with her final train before o/haul. She made a fine sight and sound in the evening sunshine as she passed by, very fitting for such a great loco on her old stomping ground. I am sure fuel sales will drop slightly while she is away.... ( Solar panel removed in PS)The Thames-Clyde Express at Birkett Tunnel.
 by 6A Hunty..
LMS 46115 Roars out in style on the Dalesman 15/8/17. by Stephengthompson