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Shakespeare Express
The ''Shakespeare Express'' is a steam-hauled passenger excursion train that has operated since 1999. It operates two trips in each direction on selected summer Sundays from to with a journey times of 60 to 70 minutes in each direction. The outbound journey operates via the North Warwickshire Line with the return using the Stratford to Leamington and Chiltern Main Lines. Real Train Times It is operated by , with traction generally supplied by |
GWR 4900 Class 4965 Rood Ashton Hall
The Great Western Railway steam locomotive no. 4965 ''Rood Ashton Hall'' is a 4-6-0 Hall class locomotive. It is preserved at Tyseley Locomotive Works. The engine operates in its Great Western Railway green livery, and performs regularly on the ''Shakespeare Express'', operated by Vintage Trains, between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, as well as various excursions. History This locomotive was previously identified as 4983 ''Albert Hall'', having been rebuilt in 1962 using parts from both original engines ''Albert Hall'' and ''Rood Ashton Hall''. Both locomotives had their numbers stamped onto their respective parts. The purchasing group of enthusiasts thought they were buying 4983 ''Albert Hall'' but after later restoration discovered some of the parts had been stamped 4965 and some 4983. ''Rood Ashton Hall'' now has plates and numbers on one side that say 4983 ''Albert Hall'' for enthusiasts to see once again but still hauls ''Rood Ashton Hall'''s original tender. ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
