5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at Springs Branch - 15th March 2024
The GWR locomotive was working a light engine move from Tyseley Railway Centre north to Carnforth to take part in "The Shap Mountaineer" tour the following day where she would take on the train from Carnforth up to Carlisle then home to the Midlands. Believed to be 47773 bringing the train north.
GWR 4073 Class 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe is a steam locomotive of the GWR 'Castle' Class, built in March 1936. It was originally named Barbury Castle, and was renamed Earl of Mount Edgcumbe in September 1937 (the name coming from the GWR Dukedog Class no 3200/9000). It had a double chimney and 4 row superheater fitted in October 1958.
This is my second castle class engine on camera I have seen 7029 too which I have linked a video of below
https://youtu.be/2N2zEAw9x4Q?si=L-43USNiSMseniom
The official working today 5Z29 1004 Tyseley Steam Trust to Carnforth Steamtown
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Filmed at Springs Branch Wigan
Filmed Friday 15th March 2024
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A vintage GWR Castle Class locomotive, no 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe', is seen heading north along the west coast main line and through Springs Branch near Wigan. The steam engine was involved in a light engine move from Tyseley Railway Centre to Carnforth for an upcoming tour. The video also mentions another Castle Class locomotive, no 7029, referenced in a linked video. The footage captures the locomotive's journey as part of its participation in a rail event.
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