2nd June Duchess of Sutherland Tender First to Bristol

[mow]

On June 2nd Duchess of Sutherland will be running tender first from Bishop's Lydeard to Bristol. The engine will then be turned and head off to Crewe.

Had a look at the WSR 'unofficial' site for these details, but nothing yet listed by UK Steam.

Have removed the misleading reference about turning and running tender first from Bristol.

[horace]

I am confused, why turn it at Bristol if its coming from Taunton tender first and then going on to Crewe tender first.

[BristleGWR]

I am confused, why turn it at Bristol if its coming from Taunton tender first and then going on to Crewe tender first.

From http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm

ò Duchess of Sutherland to stop over...

A big red engine will spend one night on the West Somerset line. LMS Coronation Pacific 4-6-2 no 46233 Duchess of Sutherland and support coach are scheduled to visit Bishops Lydeard for a one-night stopover on Sunday 1 June, travelling tender-first from Exeter Riverside Yard, and reversing at Taunton, arriving at Bishops Lydeard at 4.53pm. Next morning 2 June, coded 5Z33, the ensemble, again tender-first. will depart Bishops Lydeard at 9.55am bound for Crewe Heritage Centre (the loco will turn at Bristol). Many thanks to uksteam.info and WSR Plc for this news item.

25 May 2008
Details from WSR Plc and local correspondent

[BristleGWR]

Times are now available here:

http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t08/t0602p.htm

[Steve S]

Times are now available here:

http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t08/t0602p.htm

Just pulled in to BTM at 11.41...tender first from the direction of the Filton line

[mow]

Passed Cattybrook footbridge on time, there appeared to be a speed restriction sign and some tango men in jump suits were walking up to the tunnel before she arrived.

Have added a couple of shots of the move.

Incidentally does anyone know why the Patchway railbridge was closed on Saturday evening?