Cathedrals Ex. Newington-Bristol 44871 & 45407 Dec 16 2014

Starting a thread for this interesting jaunt with many hours behind double headed Black 5's. They're earning their keep and it seems the diesel last leg takes a lot longer than the morning outward behind the Black 5's. Assume pathing ?? Should be a bright crisp morning for photos.

 

Can't see any LE paths in RTT, box on back all day?

 

ECS seems to be already down there :

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U63447/2014/12/15/advanced

having taken over 5 hrs to get there from Southall (and done a tour of Kent).

Gives an idea of the lengthy and complex moves for this type of railtour starting in outlying parts,also very demanding of support crew.

 

Yes, presumably these days support crews are also all endurance athletes in full training?

 

Your Christmas quiz. Who is this NP member straying away from normal territory?

481A0445

 

Well, first off, OMG, I think around 2 - 3 mm of his left trouser leg have gone over the edge of the yellow line.



As to who it is............ Hmmmmm......

 

Straight into the low sun at Clapham High Street. Very brief stop so not many picked up there I fancy.

https://flic.kr/p/q9qs1u

 

On time Bristol 5s did grand job. No diesel and standard roasting from steam heat. Assured they're not turning the train. Will see on way back.

 

Arrival at Bristol.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/16582147@N07/sets/72157649379927350/

 

My video of the train at West Drayton and then just past Newbury, looked superb in the sunshine:

 

Christmas Fives by 5944, on Flickr

Passing Crofton pumping station (and a gallery of about 30 photographers!) this afternoon.

 

Oh nice one!

At least you got my best side lol!

It was really nice to meet you today, albeit briefly!

Anyway, here's a few shots of mine.

Two Fives Flying Along

And in this video from my mate, you can see the Druid, and a Bakabung undertaking the dastardly deed!

 

Duty Druid?

LOL!

 

Wonderful shot, thanks for posting it.

 

Theale

 

Never thought I'd say this: can someone turn the heating off?!

 

Correct!

 

Seen here at Newbury: