Vintage Trains 2024

Footage from last Saturday's Blackpool Illuminations Express, with 45596 putting in an exhilarating performance through Salwick on the return leg:

 

Thanks Al, that’s one benefit of the OHLE, and I was glad that the firebox doors were open.

 

It was always a thrill to cop a Jub working an express train to Blackpool back in the day, and it still is with this excellent performance superbly captured by you, I'm very glad to have shared it with you too David.

 

Times for Christmas White Rose on Wednesday
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/se...7/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt&toc=TY
Any idea which Castle is doing it, thanks

 

Route guide sent with confirmation email suggests Clun Castle.

 

Thanks

 

Arriving at a rather cold and damp Nuneaton.
Standard at front.

 

Ulleskelf. A late Blackpool to York helped give us a nice performance

 

Leaving Milford with steam to spare.


"The Christmas White Rose", 27/11/24.

 

A bit of Smartphone footage from Church Fenton this lunchtime

Vintage Trains Christmas White Rose 2024 - Church Fenton

 

Would probably have gone straight through had the signaller not tried to route him through P2. Came to a stand at the signal before, had to have the route changed, as not gauged for Ulleskelf. As such followed the Blackpool and the rest is history. Made for some nice running just down the road.

 

Same thing happened with the two Castles at Bristol earlier this year. I don't know how it all works, but it does surprise me that the signallers don't have gauging information about the trains they're responsible for.

 

They probably do. But remember they are just signalling one train. Several per hour. Indeed I was at Ulleskelf for 30 mins in total and saw 10 trains. 1 every 3 mins. Not always going to be simple and easy, and everyone is human.

 

7029 two minutes down making a fine sight and sound through Conisbrough near Doncaster. https://www.flickr.com/photos/10257146@N05/

 

Stunning,

 

Thank you most kind of you to say so.

 

An excellent shot from the BBC.
Horn Bridge roundabout, Chesterfield;