Cambrian Doubleheader

Fortunately the weather was kind for our Cambrian Doubleheader photo charter with 7812 Erlestoke Manor and 9017 Earl of Berkeley held on 10th October 2008 as shown in this excellent set of images from Richard Icke.

8.30am at Bewdley 9017 back to water crane as 7812 is prepared.

Morning at Bewdley as 9017 takes water.

9017 moves 8 bogies and a Siphon G out of Bewdley to allow 7812 to top the train.

In superb sunshine 9017 moves away from the train at Hampton Loade to allow 7812 to couple behind her.

7812 runs round at Hampton Loade

Storming out of Hampton Loade Cambrian style

In the woods between Hampton Loade & Highley

Having cleared the section for the Stanier Mogul on Footplate Experience, 9017 & 7812 make another rousing departure from Hampton Loade.

Run past at Highley Station.

Passing the Engine House.

Catching the high noon glint at Highley.

Orchard Crossing, Northwood.

Alongside the Cleobury Branch.

Watering at Bewdley early afternoon.

Foley Park Tunnel before the high sun is lost.

Foley Park Tunnel before the high sun is lost.

Foley Park Tunnel before the high sun is lost.

After a late lunch break, 9017 passes Bewdley South with the freight.

9017 at the Stourport triangle.

9017 at the Stourport triangle.

9017 approaching Foley Park Tunnel.

7812 approaching Foley Park Tunnel.

7812 approaching Foley Park Tunnel.

With the sun sinking in the western sky, 7812 makes a final run past at Foley Park.

Late afternoon at Bewdley.

Late afternoon at Bewdley.

Just a little shunting to do at the end of the day as 7812 trundles through Bewdley.

Although not part of this charter fellow Cambrain loco 7822 Foxcaote Manor is seen here in full Cambrian regalia at Glyndwfrdwy on 11.10.08 before passing peacefully to rest on the 12th at the end of her ticket.