Mayflower races through Abergavenny: Welsh Marches Express - 2024

Описание: For what seems to be the last time this year for me, Thompson B1 No. 61306 Mayflower, but this was no short trip out. The Mayflower hauled the Welsh Marches Express from Bristol to Shrewsbury and back, after taking over from Class 47 diesels, which had led the tour from Paignton. The intention was to take full advantage of the south-western start, however, it would've resulted in a hideously early start time to be at Cockwood Harbour for 6.30 am. Instead, the advantage is taken with the southwestern finish.

Starting in Bristol, 61306 climbs through the suburbs towards the Welsh border. From there, a quick dash across the border to Abergavenny. I stayed in Wales for the day, another film revealing the day will be released soon, before heading to Llanvihangel Crucorney in the evening. Afterwards, it's a short drive to a Pilning, before the locomotive detached from the tour at Bristol. The Mayflower ran as a light engine positioning movement to Bishops Lydeard, as seen at Cogload Junction, followed shortly by the 47s at Whiteball. I won't be covering this tour again in the years to come unless circumstances change, it is rather demanding on the driver and car. On this hot and humid day, shots were taken at:

00:00 Lockleaze
01:26 Abergavenny
02:31 Llanvihangel Crucorney
04:18 Pilning
05:18 Cogload Junction
06:14 Whiteball

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Disclaimer : There was no trespassing used in the making of this film, all shots were taken on roads, or footpaths.