5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe at speed- The Shakespeare Express- 22/10/23

The Shakespeare Express 22/10/23.
The train is usually routed down the North Warwick’s line via Henley in Arden but due to recent flooding at Wood End station the train went via Dorridge on the outward and return journeys.
The first shot sees 5043 Earl of Mount a Edgcumbe whistling through Dorridge and towards Bentley Heath Crossing. A friend on board recorded this run at 65mph.
After a break for dinner we headed out to Lapworth to get a second shot at high speed. The castle had a clear run all the way from Hatton North Jct and was seen whistling through Lapworth on the final return to Birmingham Snow Hill.
Filmed in 4k.
22/10/23

[@LiamsLocos]

Lovely filmed mate!
Great catching up this afternoon too!
Regards, Liam

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Incredible Luke I’m thinking this loco shall definitely do the honours of the polar express because clun castle has done her polar express and so has 45305 and Rood Ashton hall

[@conceyullena]

Like 2 beautiful video, greetings from Asturias 🚂👍👋

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Luke, Always a good show of speed in the Dorridge Area and well captured. Regards, John

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Thanks John.

[@James_Trains]

Incredible video a great way to close the Shakespeare express season and an amazing loco

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Cheers James.

[@robertbate5790]

FANTASTIC 👍👍👍👍👍

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Thank you

[@SYKAROST]

Nicely caught Luke and Lapworth worked well. Nice to catch up today. Regards, Brian.

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Cheers Brian. Was good to see you again.

[@bobnweaver]

Superb video.

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Thank you

[@spankflaps1365]

“I wish my tongue had the speed of your horse.”
~ (Shakespeare misquoted)

[@nige7577]

Spot on Luke, two great shots there, cheers 👍

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Cheers nige.

[@stevelewis6154]

Great video. Was onboard the final run and touched 70mph according to someone onboard.

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Thank you. I had somebody on the train for the first return to Birmingham record 68mph. I wondered what speed the last return would do

[@SimonTog]

Great video :)

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Thanks Simon