CATHEDRALS EXPRESS WED.17TH AUGUST

Incident in the Christchurch area caused a late arrival according to SWT staff. Engine took coal at Weymouth before heading off to yeovil.

 

One from Southampton this morning.

 

Many thanks, John.

 

That is correct. The blood and custard set travelled from Poole - Bristol - Warminster behind Britannia and then continued to Poole behind 59.203.
Up until now the Rainbow Set appears to be the standard rake for all Steam Dreams / Tornado rail tours. <BJ>

 

Was delayed at Woking waiting Driver who was caught up in the bridge bash at Surbiton

 

'Rainbow set' - I like it!

Glad to find there was nothing seriously wrong. A driver would have more than enough firing experience to keep the fire ticking over and maintain the water levels
while she was being towed btw.

 

Many thanks for the explanation. I was ready and waiting to take photos at Chiswick at around 0911 yesterday and was puzzled to see what appeared to be a steaming Tornado turn up on time but with the diesel at the front.

 

After all the drama, she left Yeovil on time just before sunset

 

Wow!! Well done Owen. <BJ>

 

I've been critical of DBS with what i see as a 'half arsed' attitude towards charters in the past, but in these circumstances it's difficult to see what else they could of done, they got a Fireman to the trip as quickly as possible so all was not lost, it's not as if another TOC could of done any better, there's no exactly a depot of Fireman on 'spare' turns around the corner anymore.

That's a lovely glint/backlit shot by the way Owen.

 

Lovely shot Owen!