Flying Scotsman - NYMR Day Two

Day two got off to a good start as we rose earlier than planned and headed for Grosmont Station.

Things went a bit awry though as some poor chap had taken a tumble from the platform and landed on the track. Thankfully he was OK after attention form the paramedics.

We however had got delayed in the traffic and then when we got to the car park - where we had paid £5 for an hour the previous evening - it was closed to all but NYMR staff.

The overflow car park was too far away to get down and back quickly enough to catch the Flying Scotsman departing. Long story short, after some persistence we were advised of a place we could utilise and we managed to get parked.

Another disappointment as the Flying Scotsman departed in one almighty plume of steam and all we saw as she passed the viewing area was steam - no train.

 Back to the car and off we went along the track to get a  new location.

Thereafter the day went well, though opportunities were limited due to her travelling tender first on her return journeys. Just a fact of life with the line.

After her last departure from Grosmont we decided to head home. It had been a long two days and finally got home around 21:30.

Really pleased we made the trip and great to have some images and first hand experience  of this fantastic steam locomotive.


Spectator falls on the tracks at Grosmont Station

 'Flying Scotsman' at Grosmont Station

 'Flying Scotsman' on the Moors

'Flying Scotsman' on the Moors as Crowds Gather

 Goathland Station

Grosmont Depot
 

 'Flying Scotsman' passing Grosmont Depot 

 Two Happy and Friendly NYMR Volunteers  

'Flying Scotsman' at Grosmont Station

 'Flying Scotsman' at Grosmont Station

'Flying Scotsman' Cab

 'Flying Scotsman' at Pickering Station

 'Flying Scotsman' at Pickering Station

  'Flying Scotsman' on the Moors

 Diesel Arrival at Goathland

Steam and Diesel


Waiting on the 'Flying Scotsman'


Pulling Strong Uphill


 'Flying Scotsman' - Final Departure

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Flying Scotsman - NYMR Day One

First of the two day trip planned to see the Flying Scotsman.

Off to a bad start as Amey didn't open the motorway as per their schedule and their employee said it wasn't his problem. He also couldn't say when they would open the motorway so it was a lengthy detour around back roads, with a long drive ahead, and a schedule to meet.

However we had a fair run down after that and arrived in time to get to Pickering after checking in to our accommodation.

The NYMR was busy to say the least as everyone was keen to catch a glimpse of this iconic locomotive.

It was however mostly good natured and much banter amongst the crowds.

The volunteers on the line were also very helpful but a friend had a poor experience that blighted his day.

The diesel locomotive service had been cancelled so no way back to Pickering for three hours, and it was getting colder and colder.

NYMR organisation was very poor in dealing with situation. All day ticket travellers at intermediate stations were effectively abandoned with station staff making no effort to help.

The best they could offer was a number for a taxi - not even willing to make the call. As no mobile phone signal this was less than useless.

After a lot of pressure and debate they seemed to get a grip and stopped the Flying Scotsman at each intermediate station, and gave the stranded passengers a lift in the guard van.

What was also poor was that they deleted comments about the failure from their Facebook page - would have though an apology and recognition of the problem would have been the thing to do, not just ignore and censor.

Anyway, day two will follow.

'Flying Scotsman' at Pickering Level Crossing

 Levisham Station

 Class 37 Diesel (37264) approaching Levisham Station

'Flying Scotsman' approaching Goathland Station 


Class 37 Diesel (37264) approaching Levisham Station

'Flying Scotsman' approaching Goathland Station

Warm and Steamy Cab

 Stationary Locos at Grosmont Sheds

 'Flying Scotsman' approaching Levisham Station

'Flying Scotsman' approaching Levisham Station

 'Flying Scotsman' Cab

 'Flying Scotsman' at Goathland Station

 'Flying Scotsman' arriving at Goathland Station

Steam Locomotive Ex BR 76079 at Goathland Station

 76079 gets cleaned down for the night at the Grosmont Depot

Evening service with “Daisy” about to depart Grosmont Station

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