Test run today perhaps.....?

Booked 14:15 Tyesley - Stratford this afternoon, returning 16:05, then again this evening at 18:05 with a 20:20 return departure. 30777 maybe as its booked to go to Southall tomorrow?

 

Had wondered if anyone had spotted the 0Z headcodes in for today, Lamiel is certainly prime suspect i'd say.

 

I hung around Whitlocks End for over an hour from 2:15 and no show by 30777 service trains running very late also.

 

Passing Yardley Wood on the first return run arouns 16:30 http://david1984.fotopic.net/p64378984.html

 

They'll have to work quick to change its identity then. Or will that be done at Southall?

 

Cabsides apart it's only unscrewing name and numberplates and putting others on.

 

Maybe it will have to carry "Caution - Wet Paint" signs on its trip

What a nice engine though. Tomorrow will be the first time I've seen it running, looking forward to it, and to Friday.

 

Just seen 30777 coming out of Reading heading towards Southall with 1x Chocolate & Cream MK1 & 1x Pullman at 12.40.
Just happen to be in the car park at work !

 

It's good to see she's on her way to London. I always get a bit worried when the test runs are this close to the railtour! Looking forward to the run on Friday, only my second with the King Arthur.

 

Here is 30777 at Twyford a couple of hours ago, not wearing the King Arthur disguise as yet......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tl6d2M3wBE

 

Is Twyford still an "open" station, I heard it was going to have barriers installed when the new footbridge was built.
Back to 30777, seems it had no actual support coach, but a Mk1 & a Pullman from the VT rake. No Brake vehicle!

 

Yes Twyford is still totally open.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

Got a shot a Knightcote this morning. Looking a bit grubby! I guess the lads down at Southall will sort that out before Friday!
http://rickeborallphotography.fotopic.net/
ATB...rick

 

Nice pic Rick, mind me asking the location ?

Here's mine from Olton, not ideal sun angle at that time of day mind: http://david1984.fotopic.net/p64390106.html

 

David, I believe its called Holmes house farm bridge Knightcote! Its a public right of way!
RICK

 

A bit of a distant shot at Tilehurst today.