45305 on Birmingham Snow Hill to Didcot 28th May 2005
28th May 2005

Black 5 45305, newly arrived at Tyseley from the Great Central Railway, was the replacement loco used due to 5690 Leander being unavailable for the Birmingham to Didcot special on 28th May.

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45305 arrives at Birmingham's Snow Hill station with the empty stock from Tyseley
45305 arrives at Birmingham's Snow Hill station with the empty stock from Tyseley
2005-05-28 09:23:54
The view looking north at Snow Hill. The tracks on the right are those now used by the tram system to Wolverhampton. Announcement has now been made that the tram system will now be extended through Birmingham City Centre to Edgbaston with a completion date of 2011
The view looking north at Snow Hill. The tracks on the right are those now used by the tram system to Wolverhampton. Announcement has now been made that the tram system will now be extended through Birmingham City Centre to Edgbaston with a completion date of 2011
2005-05-28 09:24:18
A tram departs north while 45305 commences the run round
A tram departs north while 45305 commences the run round
2005-05-28 09:26:56
A shot over Birmingham Snow Hill as 45305 runs around the train carriages
A shot over Birmingham Snow Hill as 45305 runs around the train carriages
2005-05-28 09:29:16
close up of 45305
close up of 45305
2005-05-28 09:29:21
After running into Snow Hill tunnel the loco is seen reversing onto the stock
After running into Snow Hill tunnel the loco is seen reversing onto the stock
2005-05-28 09:33:28
The white light has been fitted and checked
The white light has been fitted and checked
2005-05-28 09:34:57
Passing Tyseley station
Passing Tyseley station
2005-05-28 09:45:11
Arrival at the island platform of Solihull
Arrival at the island platform of Solihull
2005-05-28 09:54:03
Arrival at Dorridge
Arrival at Dorridge
2005-05-28 10:01:49
Standing in the middle road at Leamington Spa
Standing in the middle road at Leamington Spa
2005-05-28 10:35:35
Departure from Leamington over the girder bridge
Departure from Leamington over the girder bridge
2005-05-28 10:44:46
Arrival at Didcot seen from the Railway centre
Arrival at Didcot seen from the Railway centre
2005-05-28 11:59:08
45305 viewed on th main line from the cab of 3822 running the centre shuttle train
45305 viewed on th main line from the cab of 3822 running the centre shuttle train
2005-05-28 12:14:42
45305 reversing into the Didcot site for servicing and turning
45305 reversing into the Didcot site for servicing and turning
2005-05-28 12:17:12
After arrival at Didcot the loco is watered from a ground hydrant.
After arrival at Didcot the loco is watered from a ground hydrant.
2005-05-28 12:18:58
front end shot
front end shot
2005-05-28 12:20:22
Namplate Detail
Namplate Detail
2005-05-28 12:20:30
Arty tree-framed shot
Arty tree-framed shot
2005-05-28 12:21:40

2005-05-28 12:26:30
5051 Earl Bathurst on shed
5051 Earl Bathurst on shed
2005-05-28 12:28:34
A view forwards of 6023 King Edward II
A view forwards of 6023 King Edward II
2005-05-28 12:42:35
Some of the controls of 6023
Some of the controls of 6023
2005-05-28 12:42:54
6023 footplate
6023 footplate
2005-05-28 12:43:09
The sharp end of 6023
The sharp end of 6023
2005-05-28 12:44:25
Beautifully restored carriages of the Ocean Saloons
Beautifully restored carriages of the Ocean Saloons
2005-05-28 12:46:26
The brake van shuttle running on the far side of the site
The brake van shuttle running on the far side of the site
2005-05-28 12:48:57
The brake van shuttle
The brake van shuttle
2005-05-28 12:52:44
Work continuing in the carriage shed
Work continuing in the carriage shed
2005-05-28 12:54:40
3822 on the shuttle service
3822 on the shuttle service
2005-05-28 12:59:48
Some exhibits in the small museum
Some exhibits in the small museum
2005-05-28 13:06:56
5051 Earl Bathurst
5051 Earl Bathurst
2005-05-28 13:11:03
45305 reverses off the coal stage and then moves forward in its manoevre to line up on shed
45305 reverses off the coal stage and then moves forward in its manoevre to line up on shed
2005-05-28 13:13:14
Classic shed shot next to 7808 Cookham Manor
Classic shed shot next to 7808 Cookham Manor
2005-05-28 13:18:58
45305 & 7808
45305 & 7808
2005-05-28 13:19:26
45305 & 7808
45305 & 7808
2005-05-28 13:24:30
45305
45305
2005-05-28 13:24:50
The perfect location for photography. Think I'll try that!
The perfect location for photography. Think I'll try that!
2005-05-28 13:35:52
45305 & 7808
45305 & 7808
2005-05-28 13:36:28
3/4 shot 45305
3/4 shot 45305
2005-05-28 13:37:46
3822 commences its run down to the shed from the shuttle line
3822 commences its run down to the shed from the shuttle line
2005-05-28 13:50:35
3822, 45305 and 7808 in a classic line up
3822, 45305 and 7808 in a classic line up
2005-05-28 13:56:06

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A view from the coal stage
A view from the coal stage
2005-05-28 14:00:51
Taking water
Taking water
2005-05-28 14:01:00
Inside the coal stage clearly demonstrating the method of operation
Inside the coal stage clearly demonstrating the method of operation
2005-05-28 14:01:26
Brilliant
Brilliant
2005-05-28 14:06:40
3822
3822
2005-05-28 14:07:57
View from inside the shed
View from inside the shed
2005-05-28 14:10:18
Cleaning the con rod from 4942 Maindy Hall in preparation for use on the SAINT rebuild project
Cleaning the con rod from 4942 Maindy Hall in preparation for use on the SAINT rebuild project
2005-05-28 14:15:07
A close up
A close up
2005-05-28 14:15:16
Hot Rivetting stuff. That was NOISY
Hot Rivetting stuff. That was NOISY
2005-05-28 14:16:27
The broad gauge trackwork
The broad gauge trackwork
2005-05-28 14:27:58
Firefly loco
Firefly loco
2005-05-28 14:31:33
Broad gauge loco Firefly
Broad gauge loco Firefly
2005-05-28 14:33:07
Very comfortable seating on the shuttle train
Very comfortable seating on the shuttle train
2005-05-28 14:36:59