RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted August 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2018 Quick question, we woken by the Grosmont to Whitby Shuttle this morning. What is the reason for this service? Not complaining mind, was nice to hear that LNER whistle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Gets Grosmont visitors into Whitby earlier than the first train that gets in for 11.30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapland Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Brings more business to NYMR and I suspect Whitby and Grosmont benefit as well. Although not a expert I think its one of the rare occasions where the nature of the line, the attractiveness of the two town either end and the expertise and skill of the preserved railway come together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Also on silver it’s a long time otherwise for the firstvtrain out of Whitby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted August 5, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 5, 2018 Is that the NYMR effectively operating a service train, of sorts? Using steam...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Shuttle only runs on thevsilver timetable. Rest of time first train out of Whitby is 10am Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted August 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2018 Is that the NYMR effectively operating a service train, of sorts? Using steam...? Yes, and not sure if it's ready yet, but the teak stock is to be used at some point! Teaks on network rail metal - who would have suspected that? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Yes, and not sure if it's ready yet, but the teak stock is to be used at some point! Teaks on network rail metal - who would have suspected that? Not ready yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Are NYMR trains allowed to exceed 25mph on the Grosmont to Whitby bit? (Assuming the line speed does...). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted August 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2018 Between grosmont and Whitby max line speed is 30mph but is 45 mph to Battersby but not sure what they run at Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 There are a number of crossings that severely limit speed between Grosmont and Whitby, plus has to come to a stop at Sleights to activate a level crossing I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 30mph is plenty fast enough to enjoy beautiful scenery. Absolutely no point in rushing !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 The Sunday shuttle train is an extra service that runs on certain peak days to give an early departure out of Whitby otherwise the first train from Whitby wouldn't be until 11:30. The NYMR can run at line speed on the EVL providing certain conditions are met (door bolts, staffing levels etc) including 45mph up to Battersby. They do run at 30mph on the Grosmont to Whitby section if possible (and lets face it 30mph isn't an uncommon speed on preserved railways), but in some places the track is quite rough and they slow down for crew comfort reasons. The large speed restriction at Ruswarp for the UWCs has now been removed as they have been fitted with miniature warning lights. The stop at Sleights is so the driver can contact Nunthorpe to ensure there are no abnormal loads etc on the crossing at Ruswarp - the sighting isn't great from the Grosmont side and they are approaching it at speed, whereas from the station side there is a stop board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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