PEMBROKE COAST EXPRESS - 5029 - 11th Sept

5029 Nunney Castle will be making its way to Tenby and Pembroke Dock from Bristol on Saturday. It will be (as far as I know) the first Castle to go to Pembroke Dock since the 1960s.

If anyone was on last year's Southern Irishman tour with 5029 you'll know this isn't one to miss!

Anyone on this or out to see us?

Ben

 

Will be good to hear the Castle coming up out of Pembroke if 70013 the other year is anything to go by!

 

Quick note for those travelling,its Bristol Half Marathon this Sunday,most of the roads west of temple meads are shut. The eastern side looks ok. The way in from M32 appears to be open too.

Allow extra time for arrival.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie...d=215853619595601588725.0004ab3d0b17f98a34d1f
Map of closures

Cheers,
Mark

 

Road Closures on Sunday.
http://www.runbristol.com/App_Files/Downloads/2011BHMTRAFFICTRAVEL.pdf

 

Basic departure times now available from RYTC. <BJ>
http://www.railwaytouring.net/uk-day-trips/pembroke-coast-express

 

Although the first runners set off 75 mins after the charter has departed, I would suggest
arriving slightly early as parking around the Bristol TM area may be a problem. <BJ>

 

Sorry but the rail tour is Saturday and the run is Sunday or have i missed something.......

 

The road closures near Temple Meads are start from 04.30.

Have only seen times which show that this train is running on Sunday.

 

I think you are confused. The train to Pembroke Dock is SUNDAY 11th Sept. See UKSteam.info. Remember that it is in place of the trip to Weymouth which was cancelled because of engineering work.

 

Apologies, but I have not received any times for this train - The first uksteam.info failure of the year !

David

 

David, Im sure we all understand, I dont know what we would all do without your invaluable site.

 

Let's not put the words train and failure too closely together. <BJ>

 

5029 has been one of the most reliable engines this year, with not one delay attributable to the loco. Long may it continue!

 

Oh dear. That could be the "KISS OF DEATH".

I told somebody last year that I had a clean driving license and had not been caught for speeding for 18 years. 2 days later I was caught speeding, fined and 3 points. How many times have we tempted fate?

That said, I have to admit the 5029 has been a revelation with outstanding performances this year.

Nick

 

Well done David, I see you got the times up and online. phew!

http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t11/t0911b.htm

 

I'm not the superstitious type!

 

Nunney Castle + 9 dep Bristol TM on time at 08:15 , in glorious autumnal light. Whatever happened to the cloud and gale force winds? Doh. <BJ>

 

Forecast wrong? Never!

 

I forgot to mention that 47.500 was a section behind the train leaving Bristol, for the turning move in West Wales. <BJ>

 

The Castle passing through Pilning, it wasn't hanging about.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16582147@N07/sets/72157627643240092/