Very much enjoyed, thanks Nick. Your opening sequence of 6989 is truly atmospheric; do you know what is the significance of the 'X' above the side number plate? It's wonderful to see such action at Shackerstone, as we never saw a train running when we visited in the 1980s. Difficult to say which is the more resplendent of Wightwick Hall and Dinmore Manor; 5542 is also very well prepared, but there's something incongruous about the steam/DMU combination! Kind regards, Bob.
Wow what a line up for shackerstone still can’t believe it, thanks for capturing it.
Thanks for posting this Nick. Was hoping to go down there myself but I've picked up a bug so won't make it. At least this way I can see the action.
Thanks for your comments Ian! Hope you get well soon!
Very much enjoyed, thanks Nick. Your opening sequence of 6989 is truly atmospheric; do you know what is the significance of the 'X' above the side number plate? It's wonderful to see such action at Shackerstone, as we never saw a train running when we visited in the 1980s. Difficult to say which is the more resplendent of Wightwick Hall and Dinmore Manor; 5542 is also very well prepared, but there's something incongruous about the steam/DMU combination! Kind regards, Bob.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Western_Railway_Power_and_Weight_Classification
Just heard that 6989 is staying here until next year because it’s been hired
That's great news Scott!
Nick Short yeah nick definitely