Saturday 10 September 2016

"The Waverley Paddle Steamer" - Vintage Trains, Eastleigh, 10th September 2016


47773 + 47760 T+T 1Z73 06:56 Solihull - Eastleigh - Portsmouth Harbour - return path via the Portsmouth Direct.

Weather and light were dire.

The charter train, promoted by Vintage Trains, approaches Eastleigh.

47773 was delivered from Brush as D1755 on 14th August 1964. Later 47161 and 47541, twice carrying the name The Queen Mother. Stored in March 2004, and preserved since March 2007.

In platform 3 at Eastleigh preparing to proceed to Botley and Fareham.



Pullman Kitchen Second 335, built to Lot 3281 by Metro-Cammell in 1960-61.

47760 (BR Crewe, September 1964) on the rear.