Steam enthusiasts in Gedling borough were able to see a record-holding locomotive on the tracks today (October 12).
The GWR Castle Class locomotive was spotted travelling along the Castle Line on its trip from Birmingham to Lincoln.
Almost 100 people gathered on the platform at Carlton Station to see the vintage locomotive make its way through the Gedling borough countryside.
There will be another opportunity for train enthusiasts to get a glimpse of the train when it makes a return journey back to Birmingham later this evening.
The Castle Class locomotive is scheduled to leave Lincoln at 17.35pm and is due to arrive into Nottingham at 18.40pm, so should pass through from 6pm onwards.
The 4073 or Castle Class are steam locomotives used by Great Western Railway. They were built between 1923 and 1950 and designed by the railway’s chief mechanical engineer, Charles Collett and would be used to operate the company’s express passenger trains.
They could reach speeds of up to 100 mph.
Over the twenty-seven years from August 1923 to August 1950, 155 Castles were built. They were retired from service during the late 60s.
