6024 Cathedrals Express to Bristol, 12th Feb

Like the shot at Maidenhead

Here are 2 alternative views taken at Baulking after the water stop

King to Bristol | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

King to Bristol in B&W | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

The lack of sun meant a more open view could be used from the north side of the bridge. Can't decide which is best, the colour or B&W

Huge amount of smoke from 6024 - what was the coal like ?


STEVE

 

She went through about 5 minutes after I posted the message Lovely photos Duty Druid, ours aren't quite to the same standard.

 

6024 was heavily delayed in a queue of HSTs by a signalling failure between Uffington ans Swindon. Worked wrong line with a pilotman. Good running after Swindon.

 

Almost 45 mins late at Bath. Will post pictures later.

Does anyone know when it will leave Bristol this pm?

 

Apparently Network rail have given them an extra 10 mins but as we all know that could change. Does
n't give them that booked the Wells option much time there.

 

Thanks for the reply. The stock was a mix of maroon and green coaches. The train entered Bristol 45 mins late <BJ>

 

Blue skies in the Bristol area at present. I wonder if a silhouette shot is on for this evening. <BJ>

 

The King arrives at Bath, preceded by 4 x 67s.

6024 King Edward I in Bath - a set on Flickr

 

where would be a good place for that shot?

 

The Fry's sports field at Keynsham. <BJ>

 

What on earth is happening with signalling on this line. Recent Saturday, massive delays in Reading area with trains taking long route from Swindon, London bound. Trains standing outside Reading for HOURS and numerous cancellations. There's never any explanations anywhere....just signalling / lineside equipment problems !!! And guess who gets blamed on the radio ....FGW. Bit unfair on them.

 

Thank you for your kind words Truro, I'm glad you enjoyed them - it's not the most photogenic of locations, but I had an idea of the kind of shots I wanted, and with the light being so poor I wasn't sure I'd get anything (if it had been 60163 with that damn LED lamp - no chance!!!)

Anyway, your shot isn't bad at all - who said anything about a fence being in the way ( I took a little liberty) Lol!!!
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Just a thought......NO Headboard today !! ?? !! ??

 

Friend on the train text me saying they are now under way leaving Bath 68 mins down.

 

Due away from Bath 17.03 ???? How does that work ?? Sounds as though it is late running though

 

Just to verify. 6024 through a bloody chilly Keynsham station at 17:59, 68 mins late .

Silhouette? Forget it !! <BJ>

 

Free2grice -

Thanks for the reply to my post. I might try for that shot another time.
The light went about 5.35, when I gave up.

 

Just gone through Bradford on Avon at 18:30, going like the clappers!

 

Thank you Duty Druid, does look better without the fence

 

I'm sure the footplate crew on the way back will do their best to make up some time. Hopefully there will be some more pics and video's.