6201 and the Jubilee Pageant

Excellent coverage for the 6201 group and Mojo got a mention, well done.
Have to say, Royalist or not, the whole event along with the British weather, makes you somewhat proud!

 

Back at home. Just watched the BBC's coverage - bit of a lump in the throat. Think I'll give Sky a miss - It just goes to show how much they read my press-releases! lol

Thanks to WCR, Net Rail, BTP, LT, Jules from the Padgeat, etc. who worked to overcome increadible odds to make this happen. Oh, and thants to the 6201PELS for lendig us "Lizzie" for the day, but I think they got their fair share of publicity!

Clive - you're buying the coffee in the morning!

6201 and L94 depeart Tyseley in the am for Railfest. So much for a quiet bank-holiday weekend!

Right, what's next?

 

Thanks so much Ben for organising this event.......very much appreciated.........

 

Queen Cheered On Thames Jubilee Pageant - Sky News Video Player

Sky Coverage, 'the Prince Elizabeth steam train blew its horn'

Oh dear...

 

My video of her pulling away after passing Ascot station in the rain on the return journey in the evening, being kept slow behind the delayed Reading stopper. And a wave from the footplate

Steam Train: 6201 "Princess Elizabeth", The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, 3 Jun 2012 - YouTube

 

She looked superb on the bridge. I did wonder why she had to move backwards immediately... couldn't have ben a desperate need to clear the track?

 

I think it added to the moment. She had been there a while, and it drew attention to her at the critical moment with the TV cameras on her as the Queen went by, rather than appearing as a static exhibit.

John

 

We enjoyed exchanging whistles with Lizzie at Cholsey yesterday - she made a lovely sight.

Here's a picture of Ivor running round and Lizzie storming through on the Up Main - Wall Photos | Facebook

 

Quote from Ben Fogle in the Telegraph
"One of the most magnificent sights was the arrival of the Princess Elizabeth steamer in the middle of the river blowing her whistles, sending a thick plume of smoke and steam into the grey sky. There was a great roar of approval from the manpowered section."


John

 

Even Ben Fogle is more informed than Sky.

 

Excellent stuff, she certainly did us proud on the bridge and put in a good word for steam, magnificent stuff

 

Here is a wonderful video with some excellent footage of the day from IZ64 on Youtube:6201 Princess Elizabeth and The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant - YouTube

 

Not the best shots but... Such a shame the weather / light was so awful.

Steaming through Chiswick at 12:34pm en route for that river date with the Queen.

I then dashed down to a very crowded Chelsea Embankment for the Pageant - which included that steamboat Alaska.

 

There was a train coming! We needed get off the bridge, but it did add to the moment I think.

 

Here's my shot of 6201 at South Stoke - awful, awful light, but at least we just managed to dodge the rain. It started pouring a few minutes after she passed. Nice to see so many shots of the special despite the weather.

6201 sounded superb - well done to all involved.

Jubilee Special | Flickr - Photo Sharing!


STEVE

 

I have to say that watching the video above and the TV footage I've never seen a steam loco get a round of applause or cheering.

 

Almost a week late but here is my photograph of the two 'Lizzies' together last Sunday:

Lizzie meets Lizzie | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Many thanks to everyone involved in putting on a really good show despite the weather!

 

Folks - I need your help.

Both VT and 6201PELS need a good couple of pictures of Lizzie on the bridge to use in our brochure, etc.

If anyone would be willing to share, please email me a high-res copy to ben@vintagetrains.co.uk

Regards.

Ben