7714 heading south near Arley, crossed at the station with 46443 on a northbound train. Then up at the station, 7802 arrived with a 6-coach GW set on Footplate Experience. The next s/b train was delayed, problems with D444 at Hampton Loade, so D8188 complete with “Thunderbird 1” headboard was sent through to rescue the 50.

7802 headed north once the 20 had cleared the section and would run into one of the Highley sidings to allow the 20 & 50 to use the platform road at Highley. Meantime, 7714 arrived with a n/b train at Arley, to await the diesel-hauled train, which was by now about 45 or more minutes late.

We waited to see the 20 return with failed 50 and train, then headed home. Pity I didn’t have my camera!