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5 April 2006
Here is a shot of Leander at the Summit of the Lickey Incline on 25 March

(Photo copyright Martin Smith)

26 March 2006
A recording of Leander's ascent of the Lickey Incline can be downloaded from http://www.steamsounds.org.uk - scroll to bottom of page.

25 March 2006
Leander's tour to Bristol was diverted at short notice to Cardiff, due to clearance problems in the Cam & Dursley area. Coming back, the train was scheduled to be banked up the Lickey Incline by GWR No 4965 Rood Ashton Hall. Due to a problem with paperwork however, this loco was unable to leave Tyseley in the evening, despite having pulled the train to St. Andrew's Junction earlier in the day. From a standing start at Stoke Works Junction, Leander pulled the train (consisting of 6 coaches) up the 2 mile 1:37 bank without assistance, in a time of exactly 4 minutes. A remarkable run for a locomotive which is now 70 years old. Any photos of this climb would be greatly appreciated.

Leander waiting to leave Worcester before the ascent.

Leander's 70th birthday cake!

Leander climbing Lickey - the poor quality of this shot is due to the poor light levels at that time of the evening
(copyright image Clive Hanley - see his website)

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