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VT - Shakespeare Express 2026

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  1. mattspencer

    mattspencer Well-Known Member

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    5043 and 37240 for today's Derby Shakespeare Express
     
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    Been on the Derby Shakespeare express today from Derby to Stratford upon Avon, an enjoyable day despite being quite hot and dry here is my pic of 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at S.U.A. railway station waiting to depart with the 13:35 Stratford upon Avon to Birmingham Snow Hill Shakespeare pullman tour.
    EOME.jpg Davo 56F
     
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    5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' charges past Edstone Farm Crossing with today's "Shakespeare Express" excursion.

     
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    The 37 was giving a mighty shove through Stratford Parkway
     
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    Stratford Parkway was my initial intended location, funnily enough.

    I understand the risk of lineside fires is generally heightened at the moment so is likely to be a contributor. The SVR seemed to be having fire troubles yesterday afternoon, with my return trip with 4930 being halted between Highley & Arley for the crew to extinguish a small blaze at track level.
     
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    RED status on the fire risk . Diesel assistance needs to be given
     
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    Thanks both, didn’t think of that - fire risk season comes around so early these days!
     
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    Yes, Andrew Barclay 1245/1911. Been there a few weeks looking at other photos online.

    Edit - arrival appears to have been late January.
     
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    Cheers, is it now owned by somebody with a connection to the depot? I recall it was sold then left LHR for Ruddington, presumably gone out of ticket and awaiting overhaul.
     
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    Footage from Today's Shakespeare Express with 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and captured at Chadwick End, Wood End and Danzey Green

    All filmed by my eldest
     
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    I had a great day travelling on today's train from Worcester to Stratford Upon Avon. It was a great run. If Vintage Trains offer this itinerary again, I hope others can also enjoy an extended run behind a Castle.
     

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    5043 Danzey lr.jpg

    Danzey Green dodging the bushes.
     
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    Something from Yesterdays run to Worcester. 5043 on the way to Worcester, passing through Droitwich (Salwarpe)




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    cg, May 18, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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