UK - 44871 heads to Lincoln for Christmas, 9th December 2023

The Lincoln Christmas Express was due to be headed by LMS Duchess 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland". However, a technical issue meant that the reliable Black 5 number 44871 had to take over.
The Black 5 put on an excellent performance, keeping the charter train pretty well to time throughout.
We see 44871 a few miles south of Lincoln, between Metheringham and Branston - and later in the day, leaving Lincoln to head back to London Kings Cross. The departure gives a good view of the beautiful Lincoln Cathedral in the background.
Recorded on 9th December 2023.

[@davidphilpott6606]

Once again, another smashing video. Thank you!

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you too - Andy

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brillaint video! I saw her in and around Lincoln.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you. I was hoping to get some shunting action around the station but I got my car bogged down in a muddy field !! - Andy

[@tomas5376]

Just another day of fabulous British steam! Gracias🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Hi. We are very lucky in the UK with so much steam - Andy

[@user-dh5vd5ti2j]

Well worth turning out for Andy and it was a fun day!

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thanks for your help as always Tom - A

[@1940limited]

Thanks for your videos. I've followed your channel for years. Really enjoyed the steam in China when it was still operating.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you for your loyalty. There's very little left to see around the world now sadly - Andy

[@1940limited]

I live close to RDG 2102 so we get plenty of steam action with that. @@AndyDandanFisherSteam

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I caught the other tour behind the 50s going to Preston

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I'd always give preference to a steam train over a diesel (!!!) - Andy

[@SimonTog]

Well done video :)

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you - Andy

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

Nice Footage there, Andy. It was good to have a chat with you at the second location?

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Hi. Did you get satisfactory footage too? - Andy

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam Hi Andy. Yes I did, ta very much