Leaving Redditch Station
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About to accelerate after the sharp curves on leaving Redditch.
Note the metallic "3D" effect on the registration
arms.
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Arriving at Alvechurch
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Arriving at Barnt Green, before joining the Gloucester to
Birmingham main line
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After joining the main line, note the catch points and catenary
overlap
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Passing another Class 323 EMU on the approaches to Longbridge,
after a sprint from Barnt Green. The building on the left is
part of the extensive Rover car plant
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Slowing to 25 mph for the crossover to the slow lines just
before Halesowen Junction
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Arriving at Longbridge Station
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Approaching Kings Norton, with a Class 37 loco heading South
light engine.
This is Simon Townsend's excellent repaint of Robert Glass'
superb Class 37.
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Passing a Class 47 on a Cross Country service after Lifford
West Junction. Note the realistic wiring over the pointwork, and
the "zig-zagging" of the wires - just like in reality.
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Passing the warehouses on the approach to Bournville.
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Passing beneath one of the many distinctive bridges on the
Cross-City line, with the Worcester and Birmingham Canal running
parallel to the line.
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Crossing the viaduct after leaving Selly Oak station, with a
disused viaduct on the left, which used to allow access to the
now lifted sidings at Selly Oak. |
