JL - 9.12.24 66722 4N00 Carlisle NY - Clitheroe, Waitby Common

We've reached a post-renaissance era low point for freight volumes on the S&C. With nothing off Arcow, this was the only daylight freight to work any part of the route today. What happened to the positive outlook when the new IBS bases were introduced and headways were reduced to 10 mins? There's a brighter outlook for freight on the southern section with stone from Arcow and soon Horton but here's hoping we see more through freight in 2025 and beyond. In a lucky burst of stunning Winter light 66722 'Sir Edward Watkin' blasts across Waitby Common under dramatic skies with 4N00 Carlisle NY - Clitheroe cement empties (load 9).