70000 Britannia hauls a crew training service through Cosford 26 January 2023

This is the second series of test / training services this year and I am pleased to report the weather was much better on this occasion. A late running service train was in front of the Brit so there was a risk of a slow run past. However the Brit was held at a red light just before the location we were standing so we were treated to run past from a standing start.
I hope you enjoy this short video featuring No. 70000 'Britannia'.

[@bobnweaver]

Nice video John. Good to see Britannia out and about. Jeff.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Jeff, Nice to hear from you and many thanks for your comment. Regards, John

[@Tobys_Trains]

Nice one! Lovely shot of Britannia and the new wmr trains! Keep it up

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks and I will try. Regards, John

[@allan5919]

A nice view of 'Britannia' passing through. Good video!

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Allan, Nice to hear from you and thanks for your comment. Regards, John

[@nige7577]

Excellent shots John, that signal stop did you a favour, the Brit was sounding very nice indeed, regards nige 👍

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Nige, Yes the signal stop was perfect as nothing worse than a locomotive coasting past. Regards, John

[@acw71000]

Good shots John, nice crisp start away from the signal. I'd say the crews have been trained well!

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Austin, That's a thought and perhaps the training includes the best way of presenting the locomotive to the audience. Regards, John

[@levelcrossing150]

I have to say I do like Britannia with these coaches.....Nice video.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

I am not sure the purists would agree but I like the combination. Regards, John

[@levelcrossing150]

@@GreatBritishRailways1 I regard myself as a purist, but I'm never against the occasional change.

[@robmasterman]

Stunning footage John, she's in fine fettle at the moment. Been on that platform a few times when my Son was stationed at the RAF Base at Cosford....Regards....Bob

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks Bob and I guess you would have stood on the wooden platforms that were in place up until 2012. Regards, John

[@RailwayTavern]

Nice catch, cant beat a standing start!

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for your comment and I agree I would rather have a locomotive accelerating than rushing past. Regards, John

[@andrewjohnfox]

Cosford today was a good choice John! The Tuesday and Wednesday runs were somewhat leisurely, so nice to see some spirited running today. For once a good result from a late train🙂

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Andrew, Having suffered a monsoon on the Mayflower run it was certainly good to produce a good capture of the Brit. Thanks for your comment. Regards, John

[@SimonTog]

Nice video John :)

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

I appreciate your comment. Regards, John

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Nice one John it’s now Britannias turn to do a test run after mayflower

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Scott, Hopefully Blue Peter will be on the circular journey at some point in the future. Regards, John

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@GreatBritishRailways1 yeah because I’ve yet to see that loco myself

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

You should be so lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky,
You should be so lucky in love. With Britannia that is, pardon the little lyric here, lol.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for your unusual comment. Regards, John