D444's June 2010 World Tour

D444 was used to transport D1013 and D821 from Kidderminster to the West Somerset Railway. 50026 was also attached for onward movement to Eastleigh which was also powered by D444. Exeter then was used to move 37308 from Eastleigh to Cardiff.

The convoy passes Bristol Parkway heading south.

Hans Chowdhury 

D444 leads the convoy through Taunton.

Photo Rob Sherwood

On route from Eastleigh to Cardiff with 37308.

Photo Matthew Hurst

Arriving back. The revised convoy now with 50031approaches Kidderminster from the south.  

Photo Mike Gibbons

D444 June 2011: Now In Blue

Exeter resplendent in new paint passes Keenes Crossing on the first leg of 0Z39 - Cardiff Canton to SVR and MCR.

Photo Dave Smith

Exeter arrives at Kidderminster to pick up Ark Royal. Taken from the rear cab of 50135 as it waits in the departure road.

Photo David Blondon

Inside the SVR gates, 50044 collects 50135 for transit to the ELR.

Photo Mike Gibbons 

Arriving at the East Lancs Railway. Castleton Junction in the pouring rain.

Photo Jon Dunster

While at the ELR 50135 suffered a major failure and could not be returned to Kidderminster by rail. Instead Ark Royal had to travel to Cardiff Canton by road for repair. 

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Traversing Cardiff City Centre.

Photo Andrew Ralph

Late Night Maneuver at Cardiff Central saw Exeter used to move '35 from the Brickworks siding to Canton depot.

Photo Mike Matthews   

The Fund would like to thank many people for their help in making this move possible. Including: The East Lancs Railway, Allelys, GBRF, Network Rail, Pullman Rail, and our hard working volunteers.

On the 18th October 2011 50049 was used to take D1062 to Tyseley for Tyre turning. The short convoy is captured here at Cradley Heath.

Photo Sharpo