4953 Pitchford Hall GCR 260108

For many, 4953 "Pitchford Hall" was the star of the Gala, performing an exciting run with a depleted TPO each evening with steam to spare. First we see the Sunday run which was set against the backdrop of a world-renowned Quorn sunset. There is an 8mph difference between the runs, but which run is the faster?

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Autos & Vehicles

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• steam
• trains
• 4953
• pitchford
• hall
• great
• central
• railway

[loosegrip99]

I was the fireman on the first run in your film (Sunday 27th Jan) and, according to my notes, we were doing 50 with 200psi on. A very enjoyable experience brilliantly captured by your video. These days TPO trainsare restricted to 35-40mph and inspectors ride with the crews to make sure the limit is honoured.

[steamontheweb]

Thanks, and a well done to the crew! Unfortunately health and safety has caught up with us...maybe they should install a few speed bumps around the stations!

[34028]

I second that. With the saftey valve going off its unclear to listen to the beats but on a visual observation, the rods definatly appear faster.

[littlegiant18794]

I think the second run was the fastest