The gradient at this point on the climb from Carlisle to Shap Summit is an adverse 1 in 228. It may not sound particularly steep but an overloaded Class 6P Stanier Jubilee might well have appreciated some assistance from the WCRC Class 47 diesel electric 47 804 that was attached at the rear. The train was the up "Cumbrian Mountain Express" on Saturday 22nd January 2022.