'Back To The Future' On The Footplate of 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' GCR:

This GCR 'Mini Gala' was to commemorate the passing of 50 years since closure and saw a mix of traction typical of that time.
However, this video is yet another 'ride on the footplate' and two firsts for me. The loco being 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' which following recent repair work is now due to resume main line duties and the fact that it was unusually facing north (something I've only filmed once on the 'Jinty 47406' a long time ago). Most of the footage therefore is filmed on the return from Leicester North and in order to recall 1966 properly the majority is produced in the colours of that era....... Black & White!!!
My thanks as usual to my two former BR friends Alan Binder & Alan Butler for putting up with me..... again and to the GCR who indeed are heading.... 'Back To The Future'!!....... Enjoy the ride.

NOTE: This was filmed on Sunday 4th, services were:
15.15 x Loughborough- 15.45 Arr Leicester
16.00 x Leicester - 16.30 Arr Loughborough