Between Christmas and New Year, I like to take a train ride to Kidderminster. It's nice to watch a few trains, browse the big book sale in the museum (also home of fabulous cake) and wander down to Footplate Models for a chat and nose around.
Upon arrival, at the platform, I found "Hagley Hall," which is a Great Western chuffer.
Next to it was 46 045, which I may well have spotted back in the 1980s. Not really sure I'm with the idea that rail blue is "heritage", but then like many people my age, I think the 1980s were only 20 years ago.
09 107 was on shunting duties, bringing in the teak set of coaches. I like the way these have weathered and picked up a little dirt. I'm sure this is closer to how they would have operated in service.
I love a Class 37, and 37 508 was sat in the bay platform, not doing anything. Not sure the livery does anything for it in my opinion, but it's none of my business. Whoever owns it, the loco looks tidy - not bad for a 62-year-old diesel loco!
As "Hagley Hall" departed, LMS Mogul 13268 arrived, and looked fantastic running through the smoke and steam from the departing train.
After my book buying, lunch and Footplate trip, I returned to the station to find 37 415 waiting, anoyingly (for photos) beyond the end of the platform. It appeared to be working an enthusiast special, judging from those on board.
So, not a bad trip. Six different, and interesting locomotives. According to the information board, there was a heritage DMU floating around, but I didn't manage to catch sight of that. A good way to get some festive fresh air!
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