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Geoff’s Rail Diaries

19 November 2016

Needs very little explanation - a steam-hauled excursion from Bristol to Chester, via Hereford and Shrewsbury, hauled by the dependable pair of Black 5s 44871 and 45407. Admittedly, the

train was 40 minutes late, but we’ve no idea why. We saw it hurrying northwards near Craven Arms - going well, sounding good and making a fine sight. Shame the sun didn’t shine...