Stourbridge

Stourbridge isn't far away but isn't somewhere i go to very often. Yesterday i visited however to check out two very different forms of transport: one fairly cutting edge and the other dating back hundreds of years.

The Class 139 trains that operate the Stourbridge Junction-Town branch line are very interesting. Curious little things, unique on the system in that they are diesel and flywheel powered. I liked being on one but it was quite unlike any train i had been on before. Except maybe at a funfair! You can see my railway photos here.

I also wanted to visit the Stourbridge Canal, which has an arm which goes into the town. I didn't take many photos there this time but will have to return when its a bit sunnier! My canal photos are here.