SHAKESPEARE EXPRESS 2011

FYI - 5043 is on the Shakespeare on the 14th and 21st August. We've updated the website as well.

Thanks!

 

We must have been sharing the overbridge at Shrewley this afternoon Martin, one of mine from today.

 

Great Minds Think alike

 

Rood Ashton running to time this morning at Hall Green.

 

FYI - We are planning on using the Castle on the Shakespeare this Sunday - 5043 "Earl of Mount Edgcumbe"

 

4965 Passing Acock's Green on Train D last Sunday: http://www.flickr.com/photos/61102738@N08/6036990800/in/set-72157627295074673/

Was going to take my pic from the Car Park on the other side, but since last years a lineside bush has grown up totally knackering the shot, so had to take the shot from the platform and wrong side for the sun, better luck next time!.

 

Edgcumbe running well down the North Warwick this morning with a well loaded train.

 

A couple as 5043 blasted through Dorridge on the second run this afternoon.

Collection... http://rickeborall.zenfolio.com/p730409893

photo...http://rickeborall.zenfolio.com/p730409893/e599c674

photo 2 http://rickeborall.zenfolio.com/p730409893/e10952526

Cheers....Rick

 

Rood Ashton on time past Hall Green this morning..

 

We are definitely running The Shakespeare Express this Sunday 4th September. 4965 “Rood Ashton Hall” is going to be our engine of choice for the day.

Our train B (12:32 departure from Stratford) will run back up the North Warwick line through Henley instead of the mainline through Solihul.

All the other trains are as scheduled.

Hope to see you Sunday!

 

Is anything special planned for the last day - rumours are abundant as usual!

 

4965 Coasting through Hall Green on the "Diverted" Lunchtime run: http://www.flickr.com/photos/61102738@N08/6111760199/in/set-72157627459835437

 

Went to Danzey for the 1st run return. Then found a new location on the the second return!
To see my efforts go to

Collection http://rickeborall.zenfolio.com/p730409893

photo 1 http://rickeborall.zenfolio.com/p730409893/e3e2abb36
photo 2 http://rickeborall.zenfolio.com/p730409893/e3d881d84
photo 3 http://rickeborall.zenfolio.com/p730409893/e271cedef

Hope the links work
Cheers....Rick

 

Amazing! Well, that is one way to describe the performance put on by Tyseley's immaculate 'Hall' class 4-6-0 No:4965 'Rood Ashton Hall' this afternoon in great lighting conditions. Today we traveled to a new location for us, one of the foot crossings beyond Bearley Junction and didn't fail to be impressed!
Personally, I felt I came away with a new favorite photo:
See this photo full size and the rest of the photos by following the links below. I am especially pleased with the photo considering that it is in fact a screen grab from my HD video, taken with my Panasonic camcorder. Anyway, enough of my superlatives to attempt to describe this afternoon, I think that it is time I let the photos and video do the 'talking'! However, as always any feedback, either positive or negative, on these photos and videos or anything else Totally-transport.co.uk is most welcome via the usual channels - replying to this thread, commenting via Youtube or Picasa, sending a PM or dropping us a line at feedback@totally-transport.co.uk . Hope you enjoy the photos and videos as much as I enjoyed the experience - a very professional and slick operation, thanks to all those who make the trains run. It is most appreciated.
Photos (8): https://picasaweb.google.com/115609395788457768316/ShakespeareExpress040911#
Video (HD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKrXMYJIdT8

 

What are the rumours then ? Please help the 'gen-less' few !!!!!!!