45690 Attacks Copy Pit Solo after 45627 Fails on the Great Britain XV Day 7 on 21/4/23.

LMS 45690 Leander & 45627 Sierra Leone were down to do day 7 of the Great Britain from Blackpool to Scarborough via the climb of Copy Pit but sadly 45627 had to be taken off the tour at Preston due to failing with a hot box so 45690 would go solo but with the 47 on the rear . In horrendously windy conditions 45690 is seen attacking the climb of Copy Pit . . Thanks to Nige for the great company today.

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video Steve. Great capture in that wind. Busy times at the moment with these tours. Enjoyable watching. Kind regards C&A

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks C&A, even the blimp struggled in those conditions 😂

[@michaeltaylor1869]

Hi Stephen many thanks for posting your lovely video on RUclips very nice camera work as usual cracking video well done bye for now Philip

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Philip, pleased you enjoyed the video 👍

[@thirdengineer]

Brilliant action Steve Copy Pitt is a good spot and different venue for you thanks. On viewing Fridays Great Britain Sutty has put Leander also on Whalley Arches which is very good. He was stood next to me and I did not realise it but its worth a view. Cheers Brian

[@nige7577]

Great shots in very difficult conditions Steve, just a shame we didn’t get a doubleheader, cheers 👍

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Steve,Super catch ,not the best of weather ,still better than the rain ....Dave 🚂🚂🚂👍👍👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Dave , yes dry was a bonus just a bit gusty 😂

[@khankadet]

Two good spots catching Leander working well Steve. Those gusts of wind were horrible - had to hang on tightly to my tripod but no signs of shake on yours. Usual greatsound from Leander. Take care - Chris

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Chris, think we were slightly sheltered at both locations but the gusts didn’t help . Shame 5690 ran without Galatea but never mind.

[@tattoo1084]

Nice one Stephen and was a very windy day. I was at Copy pit too at the main bridge then went to Clapham for the light engine of 44932.👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks David, trying conditions hence we didn’t go up higher 😂

[@acw71000]

Two fine shots Steve in the tricky conditions. Nice whistle for the tunnel in the second shot

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Austin, the whistle was a bonus plus the sun came out just in time 👍

[@grahamhall5211]

Nice shots at copypit Steve spot on 👌

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Graham, testing conditions but at least it was dry 👍

[@deauvilledad07]

Nice weather for capturing this great effort, shame the box thought it necessary to help a bit . Good video Steve, well done.🤓

[@AndreiTupolev]

A solo 5XP with load 10, not altogether surprising

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Anthony, I suppose the load might’ve caused problems without a bit of help .

[@daniellojtek]

Awesome machine. 😃

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Daniel 👍

[@SimonTog]

Nice video Steve :)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Simon 👍

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

Nice Footage there Steve of Leander. Shame about the failure of Galatea.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment as it’s much appreciated as always.

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

@@TheStephengthompson No worries

[@rupak-travelmoments]

Mesmerizing train presentation 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment 👍

[@andysnashall6140]

Didn’t really do it alone as the ghastly pusher was churning!

[@joshhemingwaythewlismetcalfe96]

Good video

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Josh , much appreciated.

[@AndreiTupolev]

Another hot box ... ? One might suggest some lubrication issues at Carnforth

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Andrei, that or just bad luck 🤔

[@holmesjunction]

Impressive site as usual (but solo with a banker?).

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment and yes your correct about the banker ☹️😂