'Princess Elizabeth' to visit the WSR. 23rd August, 2016

Thank you, David.

 

At 17:53 Lizzy was safely tucked up for the night at Southall. <BJ>

 

I hope their are some people who are going to be witnessing Lizzie as she departs Victoria.


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I've noticed on RTT that a freight train may hamper the progress of Lizzy to the west of Bedwyn. The folk at Crofton may be interested in this.

11:36 (at Bedwyn) Wellingborough - Whatley Quarry stone train.
11:37 (at Bedwyn) Princess Elizabeth. Victoria - WSR.

Let's hope that the controller on duty allows the charter to run ahead of the stone train. <BJ>

 

The stone train is running west so will presumably be empty so not too slow .I think they run at 60 mph.

Colin.

 

It should be well out of the way as it's due through Racecourse two minutes before Lizzie leaves after the water stop.

 

Timed one minute apart - does the signalling here even permit that?

Saw the train at Barnes - a marvellous deep bark as she opened up for the junction and the climb to Barnes Bridge. Raised a few heads from their mobiles on the platform!

 

Lizzie in front of the stone train

 

The stone train got held up around Hayes area and Heathrow Airport Jn. Well signalled that man!!!

 

6201 storming past Crofton Beam Engine, sounding absolutely superb too!



James

 

Approaching Westbury

 

Thanks Martin, very much appreciated! Very nearly didn't go out for Lizzie today as after 6 long, tiring days at work, I fancied a lie in. I'm so pleased I chose to go out for her today!

James

 

Same here, on all counts. It is good to hear that characteristic exhaust note of Lizzie again. Hope she gets to do proper steam next time out and for the rest of the season. Out of interest, is that the usual Vacuum Braked CathEx Set?

We intend doing the Marches Train in the hope that even if it is a vacuum braked set, having the diesel in Bristol will be close enough for it to act as a 'rescue diesel'. There is an issue with the outline timings though. By the time the train gets out of Shrewsbury Station and into the loop, there's going to be less than 2 hours to detach the loco; turn it on the triangle; get back; water and service it, and get the consist back into the station to pick up the passengers for the return. Could be the sort of operational reason for a tail gunner. Will ask the question before booking.

 

Caught her at Aldermaston this morning going like the clappers and sounding awesome, you could hear the roar for ages!

Video here but YouTube seem to have reduced the quality somewhat sorry

 

If there was an a1 poster competition we have a winner there

 

Like James, and many others, I chose Crofton:

 

Very nice shot James. I was videoing nearby. I'm stood under the trees to the right of your shot.

The loco was working well with nice clag accompanied by nice sunlight. As you mentioned, the sound of the engine was superb.

The diesel was working but we all knew beforehand that it would make an appearance, so no nasty surprises there. <BJ>