Steam Excursion March 2012 part 1

Saturday 24th March 2012, a steam excursion of some interest commenced from Solihull with LMS Locomotive 'Princess Elizabeth' 4-6-2 now owned by the Princess Elizabeth Loco Trust and based at Tyseley, Birmingham. This locomotive was built in Crewe and came into service on 3rd November 1933. Built at a cost of £11,765.

She is just a little late by the station clock. Her approach at Leamington Spa was scheduled for 07.25. Excellent start to the day.

All three photos aare taken taken at Leamington Spa General.

Part two will be later, work needs to be done with the photos!

Moor Street Station

Over recent years Moor Street Station in Birmingham became run down and derelict. However expansion plans and investment from Chiltern Railways decided that the Grade2 listed building must be restored and put back into regular use and reconnected to Network Rails steels.

Not only has it been restored, but it has been brought up to present standards for public use in a tasteful and delightful manner.

Chiltern Railways are looking to the future of rail travel and there has been a number of useful changes that can be adapted for future requirements.

On Saturday 11th December, Vintage Trains will operate 'The First Moor Street Express'. Departing at approx 8am for Paddington, London and return. (schedule to be finalised subject to Network Rail) The First Moor Street Express excursions due to depart 11th December 2010 from Moor Street will be hauled by 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. A 4-6-0 Castle Class locomotive built in Swindon in 1936.