Steam to return to Birmingham New Street for the first time in over 40 years
On July 17th 6201 Princess Elizabeth will haul a Birmingham New Street to London Euston steam special and become the first steam locomotive to haul a train from New Street in over 40 years.
The day will also feature the first LMS Princess to work right up to Euston’s buffer stops since the end of steam. The Midlander will run Birmingham New Street to London Euston and return to Tyseley via Nuneaton.
6201 in action near Bromsgrove. Picture: www.upmain.com
[...] Steam to return to Birmingham New Street for the first time in over 40 years Rail News On July 17th 6201 Princess Elizabeth will haul a Birmingham New Street to London Euston steam special and become the first steam locomotive to haul a train from New Street in over 40 years. [...]
Looking forward to seeing it!