Shakespeare Express - Cradley Heath & Old Hill - Sunday 9th November 2025

A video captures the Vintage Train's 'Shakespeare Express' on Sunday 9th November, featuring steam locomotive 7029 'Clun Castle' and Class 47 47773. The footage shows the train operating as 1Z76 from Birmingham Snow Hill to Worcester Shrub Hill via Cradley Heath, followed by 1Z77 climbing Old Hill bank. The journey includes a segment where the Class 47 is hauled along the route. The video also references the experience of encountering 'Sharpo' and highlights the event as part of a steam train appreciation occasion.

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