The Worcester Steam Express. LMS jubilee 45596 Bahamas was booked to work the trip from Norwich to Worcester Shrub Hill and back, but was replaced with Ian Riley’s Black 5 44871 due to the mk2 stock needing an air braked loco.
An early start would allow me to get to Melton Mowbray for the opening shots. This was a gamble as I had a feeling the locals would come out in force but it wasn’t too bad in the end. The train , working 1Z79 and now running 18 minutes behind schedule would mean the stopper behind it wouldn’t get me into Birmingham New Street in time to get the Hereford train as far as Droitwich Spa. Luckily I was able to quickly change and make it to Droitwich with enough time to get to a foot crossing in Ladywood Droitwich. With little time to set both cameras up I ended up submerged in mud on the way to the crossing but still with enough time to catch 44871 on the last leg to Worcester.
Now with the mayhem out the way it was a steady commute to Vigo Bridge on the notorious 1 in 37.7 Lickey Incline. It was obvious the diesel was going to be giving it a shove with 11 coaches on the back, but the majority of the work was produced by the Black 5. The black smoke a clear indication that the fireman was working hard on the 2 mile climb to Blackwell.
Another great day out with good company at Vigo. @LiamsLocos @crunchynutsteamfilms5043 @GreatBritishRailways1 @James_Trains @JakeBSteam
Filmed in 4k.
6/4/24
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