Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants

In what could possibally be one of the most unusual doubleheading in the history of mainline steam. 5029 Nunney Castle and 60019 Bittern team up hauling The Mayflower London to Plymouth and back. Ironically both engines are owned by multi millionaire businessman Jeremy Hoskins. 60019 hauled the run from London all the way to Taunton unusually carrying its second tender for extra water supply. At Taunton 5029 was attached to the front and headed on from there to Plymouth, then back to Taunton were it detached. Starting off at Creech St Michael as Bittern approaches Taunton having just been transfered from the Berks & Hants line. It will then have 5029 at the front. The second scene captures the unusual pairing of a GWR Castle and a LNER A4 at Wellington Bank. After Wellington comes Dainton bank, as the duo easily attack the steep summit hauling the 12 coach load. Strangely only up to 12 people where in the field at Dainton, usually a crowded field! The return working begins at Hemerdon Bank as the pair attack the fierce 1 in 42 section out of Plymouth, the Castle obviously sounding the loudest with its single chimney and 4 cylinder beats. Reports of tresspassing had allegedly taken place at Beam Bridge, so my potential of getting a good thrashing shot at Burlescombe was thworted as a red signal slows up and stops the service from going further. After about 5 mins of being held up 5029 and 60019 slowly creep away towards Whiteball tunnel nearing the ending run.