Western Workhorses: Gloucester Warwickshire Spring Gala 2024

[@HuwJones]

Some lovely sweeping shots there.....I especially liked the views taken in the fields. I take it 'top and tails' is a requirement in case of breakdown rather than a feature of the line?

[@GarethJonesPilipala]

The main reason for 'topping and tailing' the trains to Broadway was that it avoided time consuming running around for the locomotive. Having an engine at the rear of the train meant it could depart within about 5 minutes of arrival instead of the scheduled 15 minutes. This allowed any late running to be reduced.