GWR Castle No. 5043 "Earl of Mount Edgcumbe" passes Birmingham Moor Street with the empty stock for Birmingham Snow Hill.

At Stratford Upon Avon there is a contrast of old and new as a Class 165 arrives alongside 5043.

Driver Ray Churchill poses as the departure time gets closer.

5043 awaits to depart.

5043 departs Stratford for Birmingham Snow Hill.

5043 is spotted running around at Birmingham Snow Hill.

The spotless Castle certainly stands out in the dreary surroundings of Birmingham Snow Hill Station.