Monday 28th June 2010.
Proving what good teamwork can achieve in the right hands, 5029, 6024 and their crews put on a show to be proud of through Cornwall & Devon on the return leg of this GWR celebration tour. As the warm summer weather continues, the signal technician does me a big favour by closing the down line at Wainsford in the Glynn valley. A new day (and a new coal supply?) seems to have made all the difference as the pair charge up the climb from Bodmin Parkway to Liskeard with 271 miles still to go. After an on-time arrival and water stop at Plymouth, Hemerdon is tackled in similar positive fashion, clothing the gallery on the bridge with a fine covering of clag for good measure! Finally, in very difficult light conditions and summer heat haze we see that these two wonders of GWR design are not just climbers, but sprinters as they hit maximum permitted speed through Stoke Canon after the Exeter stop-over. Two days of great filming opportunities in unbelievable weather and something to really celebrate! Thanks to all involved.
27 июн 2010
