Monday, 30 July 2018

Cathedrals Express to Swanage, Romsey, 29th July 2018


1Z60 0903 London Paddington - Laverstock - Southampton - Swanage
47804 + 5171 + 5200 +9104 + 13440 + 99121 (3105) + 99127 (3117) + 1666 +5237 + 5249 + 47580

A proper rainy day after about two and half months.

47804 leads into Romsey.

99127 was originally 3117 completed to Lot 30697 at Swindon in 1963. In the late 1970s this coach was vacuum braked and dual heated  To SLOA /Pullman Rail from November 1984 running as Cheryl, and to West Coast from January 1993.now dual braked and dual heated, running as CHRISTINA.

5237 is a SO built to Lot 30752 by BR Derby in July 1966. As a 48 seat Second Open on the London Midland Region it would often be used for catering. Withdrawn by BR in May 1991 and first "preserved" later that year.

47580 County of Essex on the rear.