5043 Heads the ' WORCESTER SHAKESPEARE EXPRESS' - (30/06/2024):

The second of Vintage Trains extended summer Stratford On Avon services with 'Earl Of Mount Edgcumbe' and D1755/47773 gave me a good opportunity to give chase.
Avoiding as usual the frenzy on the Lickey Incline my first shot is just a mile or so beyond the summit at Barnt Green as 5043 heads towards Birmingham New St.
A quick dash across to Lapworth on the Chiltern main line caught 5043 prior to shutting off completely for Hatton where the train would reverse to be 47 hauled over the single line to Bearley Jct & on to Stratford.
The next two rural shots are the run back to Birmingham Snow Hill and tender first return (normally over the North Warwick Line via Henley) followed by the run back from Stratford to Worcester via Henley where things got a bit smokey.

[@staffordian]

Looks like you had a busy day Brian, but worthwhile. Some great shots there. Cheers, Rob

[@LiamsLocos]

Superb stuff as always brian! Was a good one to chase today wasn’t it😊

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Fantastic work as usual Brian, great to see so many shots in there! You did well to get across from Barnt Green to Lapworth so fast. We'll definitely have to have a catch up with a cuppa on one of the next few Shakeys. Regards, Dan

[@SYKAROST]

Thanks a lot Dan, a car helps and I still had to wait 35 minutes Lol. Yes we will mate but you need to check your messages😂. Hope you enjoyed the 'extra time' at your 'Footy Party'...... Regards, Brian.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Wow Brian you have had a busy Sunday!! Having had a 20 hour day on Saturday we decided to just go to the Lickey which relatively speaking was quiet. Anyhow back to your video which contained interesting and nicely captured clips. Regards, John

[@SYKAROST]

Just 8 hours & 85 miles so short compared to your Saturday John. I've watched both and yes, I don't blame you taking a break. Barnt Green was busy with mostly locals, Lapworth was unusually quiet and I was alone at the final three, well apart from my Bovine friends Lol. Many thanks & regards, Brian.