My second Class 60 in the new livery! I’d heard this loco had worked a train to Round Oak this morning and decided it was worth a trip to Stourbridge to see it
60079 working the empty train from Round Oak to Margam
I had two chances of seeing this railtour today. First sighting was at Aston with the Panniers running bunker-first to Birmingham International, then an hour or so later running chimney-first at Gravelly Hill as the train headed for Coalville.
Looking great at Gravelly Hill
Another visit to Arley, with some shots down by the river & others at the station. With 5 locos in action there was plenty to see.
Something different, full zoom looking up the river
A dull day, plenty of drizzle, but a record of what was seen at Arley. 50049 was not expected and came as a complete surprise.
2857 waits at the station as 42968 approaches
69023 was one of the visiting locos for the Spring Gala at the Severn Valley Railway. I have created an album to show some of the photos of it working during the 3 days.
In the photo below it is seen departing from Highley
Final day of the Gala and I walked to the embankment by the Safari Park – it makes a change from my more usual shots. I wanted to make sure I got some decent photos of 4464 before it left the Railway. The other visiting locos are all seen here as well – 828, 1744, 47406 & 69023. I did get to Arley, but rather late in the day, can’t miss my sandwiches & sponge cake!!
The double-header was an unusual combination
47245 on 0Z86 was hauling 86215, or 450005 as it is now, from Long Marston to Willesden. It has received an overhaul and repainting in Floyd livery and I believe it will be heading to Bulgaria after the electrics have been tested at Willesden.
Looking very smart in the Floyd livery
Test train 950001 & 66119 on a freight are also seen. I was also amused by the departure board showing 2 trains expected on the same platform at the same time – look at the photos & you’ll see what I mean
Didn’t have time for a photo of Thomas the day before, but just made it to Kidderminster in time to see it today. Before that though, a walk by the river & a few hours at Arley.
Thomas the Tank (47327)
Not really an event for photographers but always good to see the trains in action. Just look at those eyebrows on Daisy!
Daisy the DMU
