7029 'Clun Castle' Goes Full Chat Up The 1/38 Lickey Bank !

In a possible preservation first ? We were treated to the sight and sound of a Great Western Castle class tackle the steepest mainline gradient in the United Kingdom. As we're currently in leaf fall season, the load for unassisted steam up the 1/38 is six coaches ! Coming off the 25mph single line section from Droitwich Spa, the Castle Class rejoins the mainline at Stoke Works and now has less than 2 miles to get up to speed, 63 mph was attained through the station and the sound of Clun Castle roaring towards of us was magical ! Clun Castle crested the summit at 33mph !

Having blasted through Bromsgrove at the bottom of the bank we then witness Clun romping up the 1/38 in fine style. Two angles capture this and this is followed by a shot of the back up class 20, which was running light engine in case there was an issue on the bank which there clearly wasn't.
So, a great day for enthusiasts and for those who are fond of all things Great Western ! I hope you enjoy the sight and sound a Castle Class at full chat !

Part two of the Lickey Bank specials with 6233 is now available at the end of the video or via the link the below !
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Thanks to Alex and Simon for looking after and operating my second camera.