The Royal Charter, Crewe to Windsor & Eton Riverside - 3rd June 2022

Hover over a thumbnail image for the caption; click on the image to display a larger version.

Route Description	Crewe P11<br>[&copy; Bernie Lovelock 2022]	Before the trip 'Paul' proposed to his girlfriend 'Isla' on the footplate (her grandfather helped build 'Britannia') - fortunately she said 'Yes'!<br>[&copy; Tony Miles 2022]	'Ello, 'ello, 'ello, what's goin' on 'ere, then? I'd like you to accompany me to Crewe railway station, sir.<br>[&copy; Jenny Williamson 2022]	Our Chairman, John Williamson, celebrates the Royal occasion.<br>[&copy; Jenny Williamson 2022]	The Royal Charter at Windsor & Eton Riverside.<br>[© Jenny Williamson 2022]	Did they used to be served by Sealink?<br>[&copy; Paul Clifford 2022]
165105 arrives at Windsor & Eton Central, once with four platforms it now just has one and one track.<br>[&copy; Paul Clifford 2022]	165105 at Windsor & Eton Central<br>[&copy; Paul Clifford 2022]	The replica steam loco GWR Achilles Class 4-2-2 No 3041 'The Queen' (without tender) at Windsor & Eton Central.<br>[© Paul Clifford 2022]	The Long Walk (it is too - 3 miles) leading to Windsor Castle in Windsor Great Park.<br>[&copy; Tony Miles 2022]	David Palmer (who compiles most of the itineraries for our Society tours) with his wife Penny; opposite is Sarah Miles.<br>[&copy; Tony Miles 2022]	Two of our First class stewards (off duty during this trip) Quailing; Bernie Lovelock left and Denzil Peacock right.<br>[&copy; Tony Miles 2022]	Our member Mark Thomas and his wife Nicola serving at the buffet bar.<br>[&copy; Tony Miles 2022]
In the corner with glasses is your Wales & The Marches BLN Regional Editor, Chris Parker.<br>[&copy; Tony Miles 2022]	A trio of our Committee members, left to right Mark Haggas, John Cameron (also BLN NW Regional Editor) and, of course, Kev Adlam.<br>[&copy; Tony Miles 2022]	The least said about this lot the better… <br>[&copy; Tony Miles 2022]