Double Panniers 7752 & 9600 + Double Headed Black Fives & BR 70013

A massive weekend of Mainline Steam would see the return of Great Western Railways Pannier Tanks in the form of 7752 & 9600. Also running on the final weekend of November, on the Saturday was LMS Black Fives 44871 & 45407 heading the Cathedrals Express from London Euston to Chester via the WCML, and also thrown in for good measure was BR 70013 Oliver Cromwell heading to Crewe on the Christmas Chesireman, running from Bristol Temple Meads via Chester.

The video begins on the Saturday at Beeston Castle, where we have two shots of the Black Fives cruising past in some lovely winter sunshine. A few hours later we relocated at Beeston Castle for the late flyby of 70013 which was running a hour late due to a fatality further down south, but made a impressive sight as it passed us. Now back closer to home we stopped off to catch 44871 & 45407 steaming through Rugely Trent Valley on their return to London. Now Sunday morning and the day i had been waiting for had arrived, and we were treated to two fine displays from Tyseley's Pannier Tanks on the Melton Mowbray Christmas Fayre heading to Melton Mowbray. The tanks are first seen pounding up the incline as they pass Daw Mill, and then later the pair are seen motoring past at East Goscote just after a scheduled water stop. I hope you enjoy the footage from a excellent weekend of mainline steam.

[PhilipInCoventry]

Fabulous recording of an all action weekend. Thank you. The Pannier shots remind me of the days when one of the western regions iconic expresses started out between Gloucester & Cheltenham with Panniers wearing express head codes.

[bobnweaver]

Stunning images of some great steam action.

[AndreiTupolev]

Very good use of the two cameras. The second shot at Rugeley is very good. Love the shot of the Panniers too.

[andyedkins]

Great compilation of your weekends filming. The shot at Daw Mill was the pick of the bunch, the exhaust bellowing form the panniers was just an incredible sight. Thanks for uploading regards Andy

[acw]

Great footage from the two days Liam. The shots of the Panniers were spot on especially the first one with that volcanic exhaust. Superb stuff.

[SteamingAroundTheMidlands]

Liam, a simply first class video. Looks like you and your camera two had a very busy weekend of filming steam however it was certainly worthwhile. You've shown some superb shots of the loco's looking a sounding great. You were also very lucky with the weather with some stunning lighting at Beeston Castle and Goscote. Thanks for sharing - Regards, Sam

[Retaud]

Well done Liam. A lovely piece of video.

[MrSteamMad]

A great collection of shots superbly taken. You do not get as many weekends as that one.   enjoyed immensely    Barry 

[MrKnowwun]

Really nice footage,  I though Dawe Mill colliery had caught fire again. 

[sirhcsteam]

Nice set of clips, it has been an excellent weekend for steam in good weather as well. I videoed the panniers at Shustoke 

[allan]

A super variety of weekend steam action in one video. Very enjoyable to watch. Cheers - Allan.

[antmanful]

Quality at its best Liam, what a great weekend you've had and thanks for shearing your great footage. Mike

[SYKAROST]

A very busy but rewarding weekend Liam, some cracking footage there. As for the Panniers, cannot help thinking that one day We will all end up in the same spot because it's pretty spooky that we currently don't!! lol, Regards, Brian.

[soulbabe]

a video featuring Western and Midland region locos that worked around and near Oxford, not far from me =)