Just back from a little outing to see the King - 6024 "King Edward I" hauling the "Cambrian Coast Express" between Shrewsbury and Paddington. The line climbs at 1 in 137, steepening to 1 in 100 through Albrighton, after the descent from Hollinswood - consequently, the train was moving quickly - perhaps 60mph - and working hard enough for a decent action shot - see below:
Shame about the horrid water wagon immediately behind the tender - no doubt it's going to be an increasingly necessary feature of main line steam operations. Bring back the Ethels - all is forgiven!
2 comments:
very good i sore king edward in shrewsbury sation
very good i sore the king @ shrewsbury
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