RTC 'The Christmas Cheshireman' - 25/11/17

70013 rushes up the bank to the summit at Little Stretton.



Cheers,

Alan

 

11 on. There was definitely shovage following the bank immediately after Shrewsbury, presumably because water was at a premium.

 

Feeling energetic this morning weren't you?!

Given the glorious sun at S'Bury I decided to head off to see it over the viaduct at Cefn Mawr...
...heading up the A5 the skies were starting to look dark ahead. At Oswestry it started to rain. At Cefn Mawr it was sleet & snow, clouds into the valley further north and very gloomy with strong winds.

Decided to head south again so ended up at Gobowen, where it was only light spots of rain and almost a bit of sunlight (which typically emerged properly just after the train had gone through).

 

My footage from this morning. Filmed at Llantilio Pertholey, as she begins the climb up Llanvihangel, and Hope-under-Dinmore. I hope you enjoy!

 

Hello Ian,

Yes, it was a bit of a schlepp up Ragleth Hill this morning; had a similar weather experience, rain, snow coupled with a biting wind, but worth it in the end as the sun broke thro' a few minutes before the train's arrival. After photographing the train it was a swift descent and into The Ragleth Arms for a pint and a defrost by the fire.....

Cheers,

Alan

 

Ollie at Rhosymedre in the rain and sleet. (still frame from video clip)

 

Very nice.

 

I was at Abergavenny for that run too and agree the Earl was outstanding that day. You can't compare the two runs directly as circumstances are different - I am just glad I was there for the aesthetic and acoustic experience offered by both locos.

 

thanks Ian.

Cheers,

Alan

 

Oliver Cromwell near Ponthir

 

Thats class Bob

 

Wonderful shot.

 

Superb.

Cheers,

Alan

 

Oh, dear. Seems that the signalman at Craven Arms may have failed to make the judgement call the pay grade requires from time to time. Late running Arriva service, charter ready to leave loop on time. Instead of letting the charter move on and give a clean pair of heels, it was kept for 16 minutes. Result: now running 30 late.

 

Sounds better than my morning traipsing around Shropshire avoiding the sun !
Nice shot from somewhere different.

Scott

 

Anyway -- trains that pass in the night.
A very cold Church Stretton on the way south.

Scott

 

A few shots from Abergavenny

 

My shots of Oliver Cromwell basking in the morning sun on her outward leg. Filmed at Patchway, Tram Inn and Wistanstow. Enjoy.