Still catching up on recent posts, This was a much better result than the one with the 56 a couple of days earlier as the speed was slower, it came out well.
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Worth a walk down the station, but just starting to spit with rain as the train was due, and blowing into the lens. 0Z56 Bristol – Preston and it must be my shortest video!!
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The sun was shining and I thought I’d have a wander down the station to see the Berkeley, as it had an 88 on it. As I waited another train arrived with 153334 and 153365 on the rear, so I filmed them as well. Not brilliant as there’s not much room on that platform and the lamp posts don’t help. Tossed a coin, into the sun or from the other platform – always a gamble, but at least the unit was part way down the platform and didn’t block too much of the view.
Had though of going to Old Hill, but the stopper was cancelled – crew shortage or something like that.
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Great start, 139001 approaches as 57312 rounds the bend, perfect timing. The train started at Tyseley and after running round at Stourbridge the 57 hauled the saloon to Round Oak, probably surveying the route in connection with improving the local rail services. My final clips are at Cradley Heath, I wanted to film from the other platform – but couldn’t risk it!! 172215 and 172343 also seen.
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At last, something interesting round the Dark Side for a change, seems such a dead time of the year! 37521 went to Kidderminster to collect 37688 and take it to Crewe. As usual with me these days, a unit or two, don’t know how much longer the 153s will be in action in this area – so had to film them. As for the Dodger, I was hoping to film it then pan round as the 37 approached, but that didn’t work.
139001, 153334, 153356, 170511, 172213 and 172222 also seen
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The usual 6E08 Wolves – Immingham plus 170507, 170514 and 350118. The 60 was the last train seen, but I usually put the loco as the first clip in the video.
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An Allerton to Long Marston stock move, one not to miss.
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I noticed an 88 was on the Berkeley and decided to see it down the Junction, as it would be a better shot than Cradley. Arriving at Cradley a 153 approached with a blue liveried unit behind it, so I filmed that – 153366 and 153326, with 170510. Then at Stourbridge I was hoping a unit would clear before the Berkeley came through, fortunately 172336 cleared in plenty of time as the locos approached
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To Wolverhampton first to see Tornado, plus a few units of course, then the Tug at SGB on the way home. Units seen are 158838, 170508, 170504, 220020 and 350372
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Another unit move to Long Marston from Allerton. At the end of the video, 153375 is seen at the rear of my train as it departs from Cradley Heath
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Not only a couple of freights, but also 170503, 153366 & 153354, not forgetting the squirts – DR98920 & DR98970.
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After some light, then loaded test runs at the SVR, Royal Scot returned to Crewe. Fortunately it was booked into Rowley loop so I could see it twice!
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