The 'Royal Duchy' 2024

Timings are now available for the first Royal Duchy of 2024 on 5th May.
Note that there are no timings this year for a light engine diesel to shadow the tour.

5Z32 0750 St Philips Marsh H S T D to Bristol Kingsland Road Fhh
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U11600/2024-05-05/detailed

5Z33 0830 Bristol Kingsland Road Fhh to Bristol Temple Meads
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U11601/2024-05-05/detailed

1Z33 0848 Bristol Temple Meads to Par
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U11602/2024-05-05/detailed

0Z33 1423 Par to St Blazey L I P
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U11603/2024-05-05/detailed

0Z34 1555 St Blazey L I P to Par
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U11604/2024-05-05/detailed

5Z34 1636 Par to Par
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U11605/2024-05-05/detailed

1Z34 1651 Par to Bristol Temple Meads
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U11606/2024-05-05/detailed

0Z35 1757 Plymouth to Plymouth
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U11607/2024-05-05/detailed

0Z37 2154 Bristol Kingsland Road Fhh to Bristol Temple Meads
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U11608/2024-05-05/detailed

5Z37 2210 Bristol Temple Meads to St Philips Marsh H S T D
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U11609/2024-05-05/detailed

5Z38 2240 Bristol Temple Meads to Southall Wcr
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U11610/2024-05-05/detailed

Thanks to John and Simon C. <BJ>

 

2014, the year of the Black '5'. [BJ]

 

Indeed, the timings appear to confirm a diesel on the rear which is expected in present circumstances.

 

Here's my footage of Ian Riley's Black Five no. 44871 hauling the first Royal Duchy of 2024 on Whiteball Bank at Nynehead. The weather was not very good today with some drizzle and dark misty clouds meaning that the lighting was very poor. However, the Black Five sounded really good powering up Whiteball Bank. I hope you enjoy the video.

 

Black Five 44871 on the Royal Duchy on 5th May 2024 at Creech St. Michael.

 

Black Five at Yatton this morning.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/16582147@N07/53886559228

 

Here's my footage of LMS Black Five no. 44871 on the Royal Duchy today in beautiful summer weather. I filmed the engine at Brent Knoll, Whiteball Bank, and the Teign Estuary. I hope you enjoy the video.

 

Black 5 44871 near Cogload Junction with the Royal Duchy, Bristol to Par

 

Does anyone know why 44871 was delayed at Taunton?

 

Yes it was regulated for 1 GWR and 1 XC service to prevent further delay to both the GW and the XC.

Just seen it at Beambridge. 44871+POB+5 B&G+1 Kitchen+2 B&G+47. 47 pushing like a good un.

 

It had to follow the Padd - Penz service that departed 11 late at 10:10. It then followed the 10:19 Cross Country voyager.

Interesting stock behind the Black '5' today. [BJ]

 

Thanks, I did think that was the case after looking at RTT

 

Black 5 44871 0n The Royal Duchy near Cogload Junction en route to Par

 

Todays Royal Duchy.

 

Sadly the weather didn’t play to the forecast for the return. And the signaller didn’t play to the working timetable for the outbound at Dawlish.

Today was a serious shove from the rear day.

 

It seems a safety issue with the track has closed the Taunton-Bristol line. 1Z34 stuck at Taunton. Possible diesel running round based on traksy moves.

 

I know its not as easy as it sounds but a little surprised its not been routed out via Westbury/Bradford Upon Avon and into Bristol that way. It wasn't that long ago that the Duchy's were routed that way and its a Black 5 so would likely have been gauged. Get the diesel on the front, save water and a conductor for the route might be the biggest sticking points. Hope something is worked out soon and its not too late for all those on-board getting back to Bristol and home.