76079 & 45407 at Blea Moor, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen & Copy Pit (2005/6)

Standard 4 76079 & Black 5 45407 The Lancashire Fusilier double-heading on the Settle and Carlisle Railway, Copy Pit and Sough, during the Winter of 2005/6. Seen at Blea Moor Tunnel, Blea Moor loops, Appleby, and Kirkby Stephen on the Christmas Dalesman trains of 21 and 29 December 2005. On 4 March 2006, whilst working the Liverpool-Manchester 175th, the pair are seen in snow on Copy Pit and just beyond Sough Tunnel/Summit.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Simply beautiful David especially the second shot at Blea Moor with conditions to dream of 👍🎥

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Steve, Blea Moor at its best, happy days.

[@peterainsworth6146]

Fabulous winter footage David which I remember very well and I'm glad to have shared the days with you

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Dad, and with you too - great memories freezing on the cattle dock at Appleby, much as we did in 1998 for 48151. No departure shot there because my camera decided enough was enough :D

[@harnettyrailways]

Great collection from your archives David showing how 76079 earned her nickname The Pocket Rocket. Love the runs in the snow. Richard

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Richard, Ian Riley once very kindly gave me a footplate ride on 76079, that was a great experience.

[@LoKe1]

Brilliant footage… ‘Rewind Reels’ is a fabulous concept and I look forward to delving into your archives

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks LoKe, lots more to come from a misspent youth/middle age ;)

[@nige7577]

A superb delve into the archives David, I remember the second shot very well being on the hill to the right, great conditions and a performance to match. cheers nige👍

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Nige, yes it was a great day to be up at Blea Moor, and they were running late if I recall correctly. Cold and no wind, always great for steam.

[@acw71000]

Fabulous footage David, I agree with Steve about the second shot, wonderful.

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Austin, always an inspiring place in proper winter conditions.

[@khankadet]

A cracking line-up to whet our appetite before the 24 mainline steam season gets under way David. Take care - Chris

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Chris, these two looked and sounded so good together, happy days.

[@andrewallan6802]

Lovely work :-) Thank you

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Andrew, much appreciated. Lovely days at the lineside.

[@philipizzard2584]

Wow amazing ❤

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Philip, much appreciated.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Today only 45407 is still out there on the mainline
And as for 76079 although this loco still operates on the mainline but only on the North Yorkshire moors railway

[@Linesider1]

Thanks Scott - indeed, 76079 was a great engine to see on the S&C and Copy Pit etc.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@Linesider1yeah she was

[@larx4074]

Belting action!!

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks as ever, great memories.

[@mumumaaaah]

Are you going to make more videos of 2024 videos

[@Linesider1]

Yes there will be videos of recent action.