Double Headed Black Fives 44871 & 45407 On The Great Britain XVI - 14th April 2024
The steam locomotives were working day 2 of "The Great Britain by steam railtour aka
"The Great Britain XVI: Day 2" running from Cheltenham to Lancaster. The train was running in fine form here 2 early and did have WCR 47804 at the rear for support and help for the later ECS move.
This is just another day of a nine day UK exhibition on steam trains running all over the UK and will return south through Wigan next Friday evening.
The official working today 1Z32 0855 Cheltenham Spa to Lancaster
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Filmed at Springs Branch
Filmed Sunday 14th April 2024
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Two Stanier Class Black Five steam locomotives, 44871 and 45407, are shown double-headed operating on the West Coast Main Line and Springs Branch near Wigan. The footage captures part of a railtour titled "The Great Britain XVI," which ran from Cheltenham Spa to Lancaster. A 47-class locomotive, 47804, was also present for support. The train operated under headcode 1Z32. The event is part of a broader UK steam exhibition.
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