Return to Lickey in the 1980s

Returning to the Lickey Incline in the late 1980s, this short section shows a variety of engines as they tackle the 1 in 37 gradient making their way towards the midlands area with passenger trains bound for Birmingham.

[@polythenewrappedme6102]

Loved the fact the Class 47 on Load 13 was faster than the Class 50 on Load 11. The poor little Class 31 on Load 6 struggled. But I assume the Bubble Car was on a stopping service without a run at the hill, because she was worst of all.

[@iantaf5559]

Just thinking about the hospital at the top of the incline - what a great place to convert into a hotel for railway enthusiasts if it had still be standing....

[@thomassell4962]

The goyle sounded brilliant

[@johnhenstock9668]

Very good!

[@foretrak]

Thanks

[@juleshathaway3894]

Oh that was good, thanks. 👍😁

[@foretrak]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@craigsibley8161]

Nice video once again 👍👍👍

[@foretrak]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kevinfowkes2327]

Always fun guessing the date of your videos...
I don't think this is later than 1987 because that was the last year that class 50s were a regular sight between Bristol and Birmingham. Also quite a lot of the coaches in the video are still blue/grey and no swallow version of the InterCity livery. So I'm going to guess this is either 86 or 87.

[@foretrak]

87 I believe

[@FeckHallBahn]

Lovely stuff.
My grandparents lived in Burcot for years, about 200 yards from Vigo bridge. Guess where I spent my time when we visited!!!