Welsh Marches Express 12/05/18 (Saphos)

Times up on RTT, off Crewe 08.26 with over 4 hrs in Cardiff, 12.07 to 16.29, hope the weather in the Principality is kind, as that could end up a heavy afternoon in an alehouse of choice, keeping dry (on the outside)

 

It will definitely be a quiet journey in that case.

 

Not up Llanfihangel, with load 12 equivalent !

 

From inside a Mk2 coffin ? mind you, I do have 2 hearing aids, I think anybody with 100% hearing will need them too.

 

You'll have to sneak into the posh class then !

 

I’m booked on the 16 June trip but I really don’t fancy being stuck in a sealed mk2 with a WC Pacific up front. Is standing in the vestibule allowed (not leaning out of the window) with Saphos? Can anybody who’s travelled with them already comment?

 

Just do it, they can't force you to sit down. Fresh air is paramount when sealed in like that.

 

On 29th April I saw two people standing by one of the droplights and mentioned to them that some railtour operators are stroppy about that. Whether anyone told those two to move I don't know.

 

Pop into the support coach. I am sure they won't mind you standing at the window to hear Braunton at work. Hush. Keep it quiet though!!

 

34052, Bayston Hill:







Cheers,

Alan

 

Nice shots but that is one ugly headboard !

 

Erm, not guilty Mike..........

Cheers,

Alan

 

That was quick Alan ! A good going away shot and good to have a natter this morning

A wider view at burgs Lane, and I've seen worse headboards, happy to see steam in Shropshire and on the Marches.

Scott

 

Looked fantastic coming into Cardiff and seemed to be making up time! Shame the focus in my photos was dodgy! Green 47 on the back.

 

On board today. Enjoyed the trip despite the air con coach...probably my travelling companions.

 

Evening, Wistantow, heading north:



Cheers,

Alan

 

Returning past Sutton Bridge Junction, just outside of Shrewsbury.