I've had a few days like that recently Keith, a bit hit and miss for workings but at least you had some sun and a decent bit of freight - and of course the track machines :-) Leamington Spa from Long Buckby via Coventry could be a SmileVideoTrains trip soon I feel.........
A rare non-stop run on a 350 to Crewe. I was doing the same thing as you on this day, although I went to Solihull for a 159. Must have passed you somewhere, and fancy bumping into Elvis on Rugby Station...
Turned ot a good day Keith, the water train noticed was headed by 66136 the one that ran the epic journey across to China back in Jan 2017. And the EWS 66 that we thought was light engine that wasnt was the Tafford Park Southhampton 66177 its been on this turn for nearly two weeks now! Think your ahead of me on track machines, one nill to you.! Enjoyed the trip as ever speak to you soon cheers Nick Regards to June.