Had to delay taking KC for a walk as 1Z30 Bristol – Newcastle with a pair of 50s was certainly worth seeing and due through Cradley soon after 8am. It was cold and a bit dull, the focus was a bit iffy as the train sped through – but glad I didn’t miss it, or get bowled!!
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The first part of my day, to see the 6E08 Wolves – Immingham, plus a few units of course. I was on the way to Stafford but haven’t started on those videos yet. Units seen were 170511, 170507 & 350125.
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Hadn’t planned to see this, when I first checked if it was running, it hadn’t left Derby. After getting home after walking the dog, I checked again and it was just coming through Walsall. Had time to feed the dog, get my camera gear ready and walk to the station. Burned off a few calories walking nearly 3 miles in total!!
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57301 was working 5Q94 Allerton – Long Marston with the 319 units. 139002 also seen in video, as is 172339 which blocks the going away shot.
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A late blog post for December, a pair of 37s on the 1Q16 Swansea – Derby test train. It sounds great on the video, approaching slowly then roaring past!! It was booked for after 6pm in the dark, but ran over 3 hours early and so in daylight.
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Called in there on Wednesday for a look round. A few m0re buildings have appeared since my last visit. The tram was running but we walked around the site, didn’t even manage a photo of the tram but I’m sure I’ve plenty from previous visits.
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