43321 Aish 10th September 2023
A mad dash down the A38 to Aish in south Devon after work and a desperate run up a lane and across a field to intercept 1V56 thinking I had about two minutes. I'd checked Real Time Trains at 16.55 and 1V56 was on time. No time to re-check it so I was quite surprised that 2C79 14.00 Cardiff - Penzance showed up 30 late with 43092 & 43154 and eventually 1V56 09.08 Edinburgh - Plymouth running 15 late with 43321 & 43378. Perfect light and two HSTs within nine minutes. Couldn't ask for anything more as the end is now just a week away for XC and GWR drastically reduce their workings this week.
43321 Aish 10th September 2023
A mad dash down the A38 to Aish in south Devon after work and a desperate run up a lane and across a field to intercept 1V56 thinking I had about two minutes. I'd checked Real Time Trains at 16.55 and 1V56 was on time. No time to re-check it so I was quite surprised that 2C79 14.00 Cardiff - Penzance showed up 30 late with 43092 & 43154 and eventually 1V56 09.08 Edinburgh - Plymouth running 15 late with 43321 & 43378. Perfect light and two HSTs within nine minutes. Couldn't ask for anything more as the end is now just a week away for XC and GWR drastically reduce their workings this week.