D-Day with D1062 Western Courier - (That's D for Diesel)
6th June 2009

A convert.... Congratulations to the crew of Class 52 no D1062 Western Courier who put on a superb show in the dismal, dank, dreary rain that we all love so much in England - NOT. I was on the Severn Valley in the company of videoman Mike Snow who, as a result of my forward planning and generosity, was able to go lineside wearing my GCR hi-viz while his own was at the laundry having lumpy gravy removed. During the day I fell over with shock after hearing him utter the comment that the pass with D1062 was the best thing he'd seen all day and remarkably he has uploaded the vid to his 'Steam on the Web' site including several passes with D1062. He joined me on the platform at Bewdley before our journey home to pay his respects.... Awesome.

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D1062 arrives at Bewdley with the mornings first train from Kidderminster.
D1062 arrives at Bewdley with the mornings first train from Kidderminster.
2009-06-06 09:58:00
 Sheltering under the canopy was the only option. Rain was pretty heavy at this time
Sheltering under the canopy was the only option. Rain was pretty heavy at this time
2009-06-06 09:59:38
 The burbling sound of the two Maybach MD655 V-type 2 x 1,350hp engines was very nostalgic for me having enjoyed several Cornish holidays hauled by these wonderful locomotives.
The burbling sound of the two Maybach MD655 V-type 2 x 1,350hp engines was very nostalgic for me having enjoyed several Cornish holidays hauled by these wonderful locomotives.
2009-06-06 09:59:45
 D1062 accelerates away from Bewdley over the viaduct
D1062 accelerates away from Bewdley over the viaduct
2009-06-06 10:03:00
Continuing the Cornish theme this could well be a Western running along one of the many Cornish branch lines...
Continuing the Cornish theme this could well be a Western running along one of the many Cornish branch lines...
2009-06-06 13:37:30
 D1062 begins the descent from the highest point on the line and is seen passing the crossing keepers cottage at Eardington
D1062 begins the descent from the highest point on the line and is seen passing the crossing keepers cottage at Eardington
2009-06-06 15:34:00
 Further similarities with the Cornish connection is this granite stone bridge.
Further similarities with the Cornish connection is this granite stone bridge.
2009-06-06 15:35:19
 On arrival back at Bewdley I heard the familiar sound of a Class 20 English Electric 'Chopper' - D8188. I was informed that it was acting as insurance for the Class 37 at the other end... (sadly unseen) that was on test. Just then D1062 came into view LE en route to Bridgnorth
On arrival back at Bewdley I heard the familiar sound of a Class 20 English Electric 'Chopper' - D8188. I was informed that it was acting as insurance for the Class 37 at the other end... (sadly unseen) that was on test. Just then D1062 came into view LE en route to Bridgnorth
2009-06-06 17:15:35
D8188 & D1062 Western Courier at Bewdley
D8188 & D1062 Western Courier at Bewdley
2009-06-06 17:16:29
 A portrait of D1062 at Bewdley
A portrait of D1062 at Bewdley
2009-06-06 17:17:09
 Mike pays his respects to D1062 at Bewdley
Mike pays his respects to D1062 at Bewdley
2009-06-06 17:18:49
 A final familiar Cornish scene. The milk churns on the platform await collection
A final familiar Cornish scene. The milk churns on the platform await collection
2009-06-06 17:21:41
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