45596 Bahamas Storms Bamfurlong - 16th November 2024
The steam locomotive was hauling part of the "Blackpool Illuminations Express Tour" by Vintage Trains from Birmingham New Street to Blackpool North. Vintage Trains BR Green 47773 was at the rear for shunting purposes.
Having departed Birmingham and ran via Coleshill Parkway she had a wonderful trip up the WCML in fine form here running late after a long pause at Crewe to pickup passengers and wait for some Avanti services she had a clear run from Winsford.
This was the second steam engine to pass in 2 days. The other was LNER Peppercorn A2 60532 Blue Peter that shot is linked below
https://youtu.be/O0pi9kutmWk
The Official Working Today Was 1Z92 0817 Birmingham New Street to Blackpool North
Passed 1152
Running 7 late
Filmed at Bamfurlong
Filmed Saturday 16th November 2024
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A LMS Jubilee class 45596 "Bahamas" steam locomotive is seen operating on the West Coast Main Line near Bamfurlong. The engine was part of the "Blackpool Illuminations Express Tour" operated by Vintage Trains, running from Birmingham New Street to Blackpool North. Another locomotive, BR Green 47773, was at the rear for shunting purposes. The train passed through locations including Coleshill Parkway, Crewe, and Winsford. The service was part of a scheduled operation with headcode 1Z92.
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