It’s handy when the freight is on your “local” line, I was only out of the house just over an hour!
66596, which was banker the previous 2 days, had to work a bit harder today as it was train loco. I think tomorrow will be the last day for the diversions, so I’ll probably be out again to see it.
This was my first visit to Langley Green station
Making the most of the diverted 6M55, today I saw it at Rowley Regis. I was expecting it to run into Rowley loop to detach the banker, but it continued to Langley.
Framed under the bridge/station building
It’s always a bonus when the “oldies” work round this way, and a sprinkling of snow brightened up the depths of Old Hill. The Test Train originated from Tyseley & after a visit to Stratford headed for Stourbridge, then up the branch to Round Oak. I managed to see the train 3 times – Old Hill, Amblecote area & Lye.
One of the photos has to be at Old Hill
This photo update relates to an earlier posting. Freight through Old Hill in daylight is unusual, so 2 coal trains in under 2 hours was a real treat. This route was used because of maintenance work on the Severn Tunnel route, normally they would go via Hereford.
A bit of sunlight makes a change here
