5043 ‘Earl of Mount Edgcumbe’ at York with The ‘Cathedrals Express’ to Newcastle - 12/06/2026

A GWR Castle Class locomotive, 5043 ‘Earl of Mount Edgcumbe’, was seen operating the Vintage Trains ‘Cathedrals Express’ charter service from York towards Newcastle. The train was observed at York’s Platform 5 and later heading north of the city. The previous Cathedrals Express had been limited to York due to signalling issues at Tyseley. The video captures this historic steam locomotive in operation, with mentions of locations including York, Newcastle, Birmingham New Street, and Tyseley.

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