[Sat] 11th December LMS Black5 Steam Loco on a Crawley-Bristol-Crawley Excursion

[nigel1952]

LMS "Black 5" 44932 steam loco is on a Three Bridges Bristol Three Bridges excursion on Saturday 11th Dec, and will stop at Westbury on the way out, and pass through on the return.

Warminster 1147
Westbury (a) 1159
Westbuy (d) 1214
Bradford Jc 1224

Bradford Jc 1708
Westbury 1717
Warminster 1729


Again its a going to be dark at Upton Scudamorefor the return, but the spectacle in the dark may be worth it. Sparks Steam Smoke and the glow from the firebox, the lights from the carriage windows.........

I was at Upton Bank for 25th Nov, and the fantastic sound of the 5MT could be heard approaching several miles away, then subsequently gradually diminishing into the distance. Marvellous ! Engulfed in all that steam and smoke.

Another chance too, at lunchtime as its stopping for about 15 minutes at the station, and last time made a very spirited getaway.


Remember Westbury is a working station. Always abide by the instructions of the station staff, who I always find considerate and tolerant on these events.

[nigel1952]

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