The Shakespeare Express at Worcester Shrub Hill | 5043 Earl Of Mount Edgcumbe with AWS TROUBLE!
Enjoy scenes of vintage steam in action as GWR Castle Class 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe leads the Shakespeare Express from Worcester Shrub Hill to Stratford-upon-Avon, with assistance from Class 37 No. 37240 in top-and-tail formation. Operated by Vintage Trains, this heritage railtour showcases classic traction on a scenic journey through the West Midlands.
Filmed entirely at Worcester Shrub Hill, this video captures the departure and arrival of the train as it makes its way through the summer countryside, calling at:
Outbound journey:
β’ Worcester Shrub Hill (pick up)
β’ Droitwich Spa
β’ Stourbridge Junction
β’ Birmingham Snow Hill
β’ Birmingham Moor Street
β’ Hatton
β’ Stratford-upon-Avon
Return journey:
β’ Stratford-upon-Avon
β’ Henley-in-Arden
β’ Shirley
β’ Birmingham Moor Street
β’ Birmingham Snow Hill
β’ Stourbridge Junction
β’ Droitwich Spa
β’ Worcester Shrub Hill
A wonderful blend of Castle Class steam power and classic diesel heritage makes this a must-watch for any rail enthusiast!
π Filmed: Worcester Shrub Hill
π Operator: Vintage Trains
π Locos: 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe & 37240
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A heritage railtour featuring GWR Castle Class 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe leading the Shakespeare Express from Worcester Shrub Hill to Stratford-upon-Avon, with assistance from Class 37 No. 37240 in a top-and-tail formation. Operated by Vintage Trains, the journey includes stops at Droitwich Spa, Stourbridge Junction, Birmingham Snow Hill, and other locations along the route.
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