VT 5043 to York Railfest - 9th June

You beat me to it james. Stood at signal by lawley st now. Coach g seat 28

 

Through water orton at 8:18

 

Sorry Steve, coach f Pullman end window hanging

 

Just left tamworth on time 08:56

 

Passed toton 3mins early

 

Through alferton 5mins early

 

Leaving water stop at 10:50 on time

Got to love the bacon rolls as well....

 

Many thanks for the updates James

 

Not a problem. Doing rail tour as well.

Through masborough junction 10min early

 

Looked immaculate at Masbrough junction nice touch with the front buffers.

Brian

 

I hope to see 5043 at toton this evening. Sounds like the earl is putting in a good shift running early.

 

Passin through Milford junction 11:55, 17min early based on handout / uk steam

 

Currently sat twiddling thumbs at church Fenton

 

On the move again and hopefully a clear run into York!

 

Looks like nwr signallers are making us keep time. Outside York having let a 91 go in front.

 

She came 20 minutes (acc to Ukst times) early through Church Fenton, looked and sounded great.

Short Vid clip here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfkGfI8MnaE&feature=youtu.be

 

I've posted a video of 5043 outbound between Toton and Trowell Junction here

5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Trowell 9 June 2012 - YouTube

 

Leaving York at 18:07

 

Through ferry bridge junction at 18:36. 5 min early

 

8min early at Swinton