I was not at Kidderminster in the morning, but saw 34053 pass through Arley & then drove to Bridgnorth to try & photograph the loco with a Hurricane & Spitfire flying overhead. Did I succeed – what do you think? The July news on the SLL site gives more information about the day:-
http://www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/News/news.html
Other locos photographed were 5164, 5643 & D8059. 2857 was also running.
34053 & Air Cadets at Bridgnorth
A little outing to see the Northern Belle. Decided to try Witton, as at Aston there is more chance of another train blocking the view. It was running late & I missed the train I had planned to travel back on, so as I had time to waste until the next train I had a ride to Perry Barr and caught it there. At least I can add two new stations to my list now.
57003 at the rear looked immaculate
Hope you’ve noticed we’re trying to get to a few different railways this summer? This time it was to Welshpool for a ride to Llanfair Caereinion & our loco was “Joan”. It was a longer day out than usual for KC but she behaved herself & seemed to enjoy seeing the sheep from the train.
Decided to show a photo of 823, as there plenty of “Joan” on the above link
Just the 4 locos running today, but there was some sunshine. Also managed a few video shots today, but I will put those in another update as it is getting rather late now.
Steam & diesel in this shot, 2857 & D8059
First day back in service after a repaint, 43106 was looking very smart. 50031 was on the diesel turn. I think 7812 was finishing today & then will be transported to the gala at Llangollen, which is on next weekend.
43106 takes pride of place here
There was a working from Bescot Engineers to Cardiff Canton, but I didn’t know what it would be. Travelling back from Kidderminster, I checked this train was running & worked out there was just time to get to Langley Green to see it. Following the times, I noticed it was held in the spur at Smethwick, so it couldn’t be a long train. Turned out just to be a loco, but for me, it was an unusual one!
Makes a pleasant change from the dull view at Old Hill
A dull day & I was on my own. Had to get to Kidder by train, then caught the 11.15 with 4566 up front. After a cuppa & sandwiches at Arley I caught the train back to Kidder, hauled by D8059.
No sun, but a bit of colour at Kidderminster
Yes, it was over 3 years ago! There are always “other” tasks that need doing before I can play around with photos, but they are never forgotten. My list of winter projects is growing already.
List of locos photographed:-
Class 20:- 20306, 20308
Class 37:- 37087, 37218, 37229, 37259, 37409, 37510, 37606, 37607, 37609, 37688
Class 57:- 57003, 57004, 57009, 57011
Class 66:- 66301, 66302, 66303, 66305, 66411, 66415, 66429, 66432
I was pleased to have been able to go – couldn’t get a ticket in previous years.
57004 & 37229
Both videos have come out reasonably well. I did notice a bit of blurring as one of the darker coaches passed by at Consall – cameras don’t like dull colours in shady conditions. Perhaps I shouldn’t be too critical.
Had a drive up to Kingsley & Froghall on the Churnet Valley Railway. No idea what was running, but was surprised to see no. 29 arrive. After taking a few photos we walked along the canal tow path to Consall. By then, Mrs. S. was rather tired, so we caught the train back to Kingsley & Froghall – and a few more photos. I did take a couple of video clips, which I think are OK – but not uploaded yet.
29 waiting to depart
Following on from that last update, some more photos from Arley taken the following day. Will I ever catch up and get all the older photos uploaded? I doubt it, don’t mention a Barrow Hill open day, or a DRS open day at Crewe – all some years ago, but I haven’t forgotten them!
I like watching the steam as a loco passes under a bridge
Some forgotten photos from May. These were edited and ready to upload, but something more important must have distracted me. KC makes an appearance, as do the ducklings at Arley station.
1501 waits the arrival of 5164
