45596 Bahamas takes load 10 up Upton Scudamore, unassisted | The Atlantic Coast Express - 20.05.23

Railway Touring Companies recreation of 'The Atlantic Coast Express' this year took place on 20th May 2023, once again travelling from London Waterloo to Exeter and back.

The train would be steam hauled throughout by 45596 Bahamas, standing in for an unavailable 35028 Clan Line who at the time of writing has now gone into overhaul following her boiler issues last year. The outward journey travelled to Exeter via the West of England mainline through Salisbury & Hontion. The return would head to Bristol via Taunton, followed by Westbury to reach Salisbury, where it would then follow it's outward route. This would make 45596 the first Jubilee to travel west of Salisbury.

On what was a glorious day overall weather wise, Bahamas was pathed on the fast lines from Waterloo to Woking, and is firstly seen passing through a quieter than usual Wimbledon, followed by the foot crossing near Pack Ln as it crosses Worting Jn. Heading further west, 45596 is seen hauling her 10 coach load up Templecombe bank through the station. The next shot sees Bahamas coasting through Pinhoe, due to her being signal checked by a train ahead of her at Exmouth Jn.

The return journey would see the highlight of the day, as 45596 took on Upton Scudamore bank with her unassisted 10 coach load. Made more challenging by the fact she was held outside Westbury for a late running service train meaning she took the 1 in 75 grade on from a near standing start! A fine soundtrack from the Jubilee which certainly ticked this bucket list location off! Penultimately, Bahamas is seen at speed passing through Andover, before finally heading through Weybridge on her last charge back to the capital, though this time without a fast line path available.

A rewarding day for all involved and 45596 proved to be a suitable stand in for 35028. Looking forward to what she brings for the rest of the summer and credit must go to her support crew for standing in for this trip.

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