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

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by andyjhatton, Apr 24, 2026.

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    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.
     
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    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.
    EOS 5D Mark IV_260502_8288.jpg

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

     
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    45698Mars, May 3, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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    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. IMG_1486.jpg IMG_1499.jpg IMG_1513.jpg IMG_1517.jpg
     
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