45596 'Bahamas' Hammering through Hemel Hempstead at 72mph! - The Mancunian - 21/10/23

Deputising for 'Duchess of Sutherland', LMS Jubilee 45596 'Bahamas' worked The Mancunian from Euston to Manchester on 21st October. Starting from the capital, the Jubilee would run down the WCML to Roade before turning right to take the Northampton Loop. After watering at Rugby, a dash to Stafford for more water was made before following the North Staffordshire line through Stoke and Macclesfield to Stockport. Having traversed the Manchester suburbs, the train would arrive at the destination, Manchester Piccadilly. The return run departed from Manchester Victoria and ran via Wilmslow and Sandbach to Crewe to rejoin the WCML. Water would again be taken at Stafford and Rugby. From Rugby, 45596 would surrender the train to a diesel an. work with support coach back to Southall, while the train returned to Euston.
Only the one shot today, taken at Hemel Hempstead station. A damp and miserable morning greeted 'Bahamas' as she strode away from the passenger pick up at Watford Junction. Steaming under Roughdown Road bridge, 45596 comes hammering towards the station at 72mph. Racing up the 1-in-330 gradient from Watford Tunnel, the 10 coach train flies through the station with a more than necessary shove from 47804 at the rear!
Filmed on a Panasonic HC-X1500 with an AudioTechnica AT8024 microphone.
Enjoy.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

She’s really hammering it right now

[@Milepost90.25]

Oh yes! Personally I'd say a bit too much help from the 47 but still a great sight. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@Milepost90.25yes indeed

[@andykimpton7877]

I love that !

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Andy. Bahamas was going like the clappers! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@allan5919]

Fantastic video of 'Bahamas'. Nicely captured. 👍👍

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Allan. Not my finest but I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@HenrysAdventures]

Great video! I saw her at London Euston.

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Henry. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@uzin0s256]

england. Best nation in the world.

[@Milepost90.25]

With trains like this, if they run on time, I think I agree! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@spankflaps1365]

Spectacular capture of old and new running at high speed in parallel.

[@Milepost90.25]

That was definitely more by luck than judgement! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@jackprocter8694]

Diesel did all the work there...
Almost no point having Bahamas at the front if it ain't doing anything.

[@Milepost90.25]

Unfortunately yes. It was a bit of a shame. It also seemed a bit unnecessary as they were almost a minute early! Definitely one for those who like some diesel thrash! I hope you enjoyed the video.