50007 at Elford on convoy to Litchurch Lane
50007 'Hercules' passing Eflord towing 50033 'Glorious' + 46045 + Metropolitan Railway No'12 'Sarah Siddons'. Limited to 27 mph due to wheelsets on the 1925 built No'12. After first running from Kidderminster (SVR) to Leamington to collect 12 'Sarah Siddons' (after number 12 was dumped in the bay siding after developing wheelset issues on its move behind 33012 on 25/7), the convoy continued as 0Q50 Leamington Spa to Derby Litchurch Lane. 30/07/25
A rare footage captures 50007 'Hercules' passing Elford while towing 50033 'Glorious', 46045, and Metropolitan Railway No'12 'Sarah Siddons'. The movement was limited to 27 mph due to wheelset issues on the older No'12. The convoy originated from Kidderminster (SVR) to Leamington Spa, where 12 'Sarah Siddons' was collected following earlier technical difficulties. It then continued as service 0Q50 from Leamington Spa to Derby Litchurch Lane.
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