Archive recordings from Britain's steepest main line gradient, the Lickey Incline. Recorded mostly during 1979-83 plus 2 bonus recordings from 1997.
Lots of 45s, 46s and 47s, but also classes 20, 37, 50 Deltic and HST.
Highlights include:
- 47311 struggling with a loaded MGR despite banking assistance from a pair of 37s.
- An HST paces itself, as it has caught up with a preceding service.
- A DMU changes up through the gears as it climbs.
- Banking 37s head down the bank.
- 50038 storms the Lickey on a railtour.
- D9000 hauls a 12 coach special up the bank.
You can download a pdf version of the playlist:
Taking the Lickey playlist PDF
Supplied in a traditional clear/black jewel-case.
Price includes UK shipping.
Most recordings by Ken Mellor.
Published by Ian Strange (Audicord).
