Saturday 6 October 2012

Shawford Scenes, 6th October 2012

47818 (new in December 1965 from Brush as D1917, later 47240 and 47663) leads 5Z67 approaching Shawford from Eastleigh.
The mission today was to London Euston for the filming of a Debenhams commercial for Christmas. Will the 47s be out of shot?
47802 Pride of Cumbria (new in September 1966 from  Brush as D1950, later 47552) on the rear of the train.
31106 (new in March 1959 from  Brush as D5524) leads 1Q14 for Derby
The test cars were 6264, 977868 and 999508. 6264 is a generator van converted from BG 80971 (York 1956) later 92923. 977868 is a radio survey coach coverted from Mk 2E TSO 5846 (Derby 1972-73). 999508 was formerly a BR built inspection saloon (Swindon 1960) and continues as a track inspection coach. Why no DBSO?
Recently overhauled 37419 Carl Haviland 1954 -2012 (English Electric, June 1965 as D6991, later 37291) on the rear of the train
66532 P&O Nedlloyd Atlas approaches with 4O29 08:14 Basford Hall - Maritime