My short stay in Huddersfield was over and was time to head back to Leeds for my train home. Being a Sunday meant a late start to services so I grabbed breakfast in Wetherspoons. The second wetherspoons was visited for another cup of tea.
I caught the 0915 TPE service off Huddersfield towards Leeds. My train home wasn't until 1405 so I had some time to kill. A got another West Yorkshire rover and got onto a winning East Coast HST. I took this to Wakefield Westgate and then thought i had a bit of a wait. Next train wasn't supposed to be until about 35 minutes later but whilst I was waiting I noticed a 144 had sneaked in on the other side (I was a bit busy paying more attention to my phone and listening to music!). It turned out that this train (and wasn't on any PIS) was the 0940 to Leeds. Fine by me! Required and no lengthy wait. I also managed to then catch two 0940 trains in a row!
Back at Leeds I planned a move to Shipley on a winning 333. It was then a dud 333 to Bingley before a winning 144 to Keighley. I saw a winning steam train coming into Keighley adjacent to the national network but no chance of a picture! It was absolutely pouring with rain and my train was due! Didn't really fancy getting wet and missing my train!
Back at Leeds I saw a move to Menston on another 333. The return also provided a winner. My 333s have come along nicely in one morning!
There was time for one more move. I decided on an out and back to Dewsbury. It provided me with one winning 185.
So the morning gave me 9 winning trains. Not bad. It was now time to see what my ride home would produce. A winning 91!
There was absolutely nothing to report on the way home! Every single loco I saw between Leeds and Plymouth via London was dud! The only bit of excitement was my first HST via Melksham.
A good few days away and plenty I winning trains! The weeks total mileage came in at 2732! There would be nothing for the next two weeks nearly. 10 days at work was looming before I would make may way towards the South Coast for the Swanage Diesel Gala.
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