June 2019
Following the success of the previous year's visit to the G&WSR, the RCTS Watford Branch repeated the trip with a somewhat larger group. Thanks to Rob Davidson, volunteer at the G&WSR and also the Secretary of the RCTS Watford Branch, for organising a great package for us again. Thanks also to Bryan and Sevita at Gotherington Station for allowing our visit to their private museum and line. Sadly, the weather was not as kind as last year but did not detract from a wonderful day. A few pictures to start, more to follow, as per usual...
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7029, Oddington, 5Z51, 15th June 2019
After arrival into Oxford from Solihull, the "Oxford 175 Express" disgorged its passengers and the train then ran ECS as 5Z51 from Oxford, via reversal in the Up & Down Passenger Loop, to Bicester COD Reception Sidings to recess until the next leg of the tour. 47773 is now leading the ECS with 7029 "Clun Castle" on the rear just after the train has passed the former crossing at Oddington, en route to Bicester. 10:02½, Saturday 15th June 2019. Digital Image No. IGMP49365.
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