Haha, chris! :-D Jinty (and also 3F) is a fantastic machine. One trick (for any TS steam loco) is to keep the fire mass at least at the value that the loco starts with into a scenario. This seems always to be the "ideal" firemass. For extra-power add about 10-15% of that firemass. Don't expect the loco to be able to drive at allowed maximum line speed in the inclines. My timetables always try to match to the power of the locomotive. All the best, Tob

Agree with wadawes comments. This route is now a pleasure to drive along. Must confess I do struggle to get the Pannier up the hills, I feel there must be a trick to firing it which I will keep searching for - give me a Jinty any day though. No bias from an LMS man here !!!!!

Thank you for your constant feedback, wadawes! I appreciate that! All the best, Tob

Good run, comfortable timetable, and gives a good look at this Route. Thanks Tob.