Loose_Grip/Pete's photos with the keyword: Birstall

Under the spreading old oak tree... A shot of the 10am from Loughborough - the GCR's first public train since 15th March 2020 - climbing the gradient from under the A46 bridge on the approach to Birstall behind 9F 2-10-0 92214. HFF & have a great weekend.

Martyn shut off just before the bridge and Stanier 8F 2-8-0 48305 is rolling downhill towards Leicester North station with the 09.45 ex-Loughborough train.

Stanier Black 5 4-6-0 45305 heads the 10.15 ex-Loughborough between the A46 and Birstall.

Rebuilt Bulleid Battle of Britain pacific 34053 Sir Keith Park on the first day of the GCR Winter Gala in January. Cruising towards the foot crossing at Birstall with the 14.30 from Loughbough into Leicester.

Southern Railway Bulleid Battle of Britain 4-6-2 34070 Manston approaching the Birstall foot crossing.

Beautiful in black. British Railways Standard 5 Caprotti 4-6-0 73129 runs round its train in Leicester North station prior to returning north to Loughborough.