North Wales Coast Express: VT - 02/05/26

Regarding the North Wales Coast Express.
I noticed that there's also the Branch Line Society's "Welsh Dragon" (RailAdventure operated) HST tour arriving and departing at similar times.
Could be busy at Llandudno station that day.

 

Just return times for North Wales tour on Saturday available at the moment
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U80673/2026-05-02/detailed

 

Now on RTT

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U80672/2026-05-02/detailed

 

Against a skyline dominated by the turrets of Beeston and Peckforton castles, ex-GWR Castle class 4-6-0 No 5043 Earl of Mount Edgecumbe makes its way towards Chester with Vintage Trains North Wales Coast Express charter from Birmingham New Street to Llandudno on Saturday 2nd May 2026.


Cheers,

 

Footage of 5043 at speed on the return between Waverton and Tattenhall, along with the HST half an hour earlier.

 

5043 coasts out of Christleton tunnel as it approaches Chester from Crewe.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/90397953@N02/55244399515

 

Earl of Mount Edgcumbe is seen racing along the WCML at Rugeley Trent Valley and Sytch Lane, Mill Meece and then paused at Stafford on the return journey from Llandudno with the North Wales Coast Express charter.

 

5051 Earl of Mount Edgecumbe departing Crewe Saturday 2nd May
https://railway-photography.smugmug.com/Days-out/2026/May-2026/