Less of a rush today, so KC had her walk by the river. 4566 was seen heading south near Arley with the Venturer set. Up at the station, 43106 s/b on Footplate Experience with 1 coach was first into the station, which meant 5764 working north was brought to a stand outside the station. Last two locos seen were 5164 on the Limited and 7812 on the train for Kidder.
5 locos in an hour & 20 minutes is a good result!
After seeing “Lizzie” in Birmingham, headed across to Arley. 5764 was n/b and crossed with 5164, then 7812 on dining charter crossed with 50031 on the diesel turn (I believe 50035 would work the second round trip?) Finally, 43106 crossed with 5164.
Couldn’t resist this one, the chance to see the train at Small Heath, catch a local train into Birmingham and walk to Curzon Street to see it again. All I needed was the local train to run to time – and it did, I was there with just minutes to spare.
Steam locos are not allowed to enter New Street station, so this train was hauled from Tyseley by a diesel, with 6201 Princess Elizabeth at the rear but staying outside of the enclosed part of the station. When 6201 departed for London, it was the first steam loco from New Street for 40 years.
The first photos show 47773 hauling the train at Small Heath, with 6201 at the rear, from Tyseley to New Street. Then I wanted some photos which included part of Birmingham in the background, what could be better than the Rotunda and with the loco on the climb away from New Street! Quite a few photos but I have tried to vary them as much as possible.
It was a great sight:-
As mentioned in my e-mail posting from earlier in the day, 3802 was hauled to Bridgnorth after arriving at Kidderminster on Wednesday. I saw it first at Kidderminster, coupled to D8188, then again at Bewdley as they waited for the preceding train to clear the section. Also included are some photos inside Mk1 E3083 showing the reclining seats – very comfortable
3802 being hauled towards Bridgnorth, without tender.
7812 on my train from Kidderminster, crossing with 5164 at Bewdley. Just finishing lunch as D8188 arrives with a tenderless 3802. After waiting for 7812 to clear the section, D8188 continued north towards Bridgnorth. 43106 was on my train back to Kidderminster.
Sharpo
We were at Bewdley again today, but still only saw 2 of the 3 steam locos. These were 5164 & 7812, and both running “backwards”, not really encouraging me to take photos.
D1062 was on a Footplate Experience with a rake of 6 coaches.
Only 2 trains seen today, locos were 43106 & 5164.
4566, 5164, 5764 & 7812 on service trains, 43106 on Footplate Experience. I photographed 3 of the locos today but nothing out of the ordinary, so no rush to sort the photos.
Had a visit to the depot at Gresty Bridge. Plenty of 37s, 66s, 57s and a couple of 20s
1Z29 57601 leading on return to Swindon passing Stafford at 1929. 47270 on rear
46115 through Stafford n/b at 1839 on empty stock to Carnforth.
Having a good day today!
6024 through Solihull at 1203 on way to Worcester, running late
