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Tim Cox's birthday wish !

On the 6th March at Tyseley the support group had the pleasure of hosting a visit from the Cox family.The visit was for Tim Cox as a 65th birthday treat, and was arranged by his son James. Although Tim and his wife now live in Yorkshire Tim was born in the village of Nunney (near Frome in Somerset) and consequently has a very "soft spot" for the GWR Castles especially 5029. Following discussions with Ian of the support group, the family arrived to spend a few very enjoyable hours talking about every aspect of the locomotives care and maintenance.
It was good to talk to enthusiasts who appreciate the hard work that goes into such a hobby as ours and the support group would like to place on record their thanks for the interest shown by the Cox family and hope we will see them again in the future .

5029 returned to Tyseley Locomotive Works on Friday 2nd July after a busy couple of weeks hauling the 'Cornish Riviera Express' alongside fellow GW 4-6-0 No. 6024 'King Edward I' on the 26th and 28th June, and the 'Cathedrals Express' on the 1st July.

The loco’s next booking is hauling the 'The Weymouth Seaside Express' from Bristol to Weymouth on both the 15th and 29th August, standing in for No. 70000 'Britannia' and No. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' both of which are unavailable. This train is to be steam hauled throughout from Bristol Temple Meads, calling at Keynsham, Bath Spa, Trowbridge, Westbury and Frome, and is being promoted by The Railway Touring Company. It will be the first Castle to visit Weymouth in preservation.