"The Dorset Coast Statesman", 31st July 2021

47614 (47853) + 47828 in multi                          17056 + 3229 + 3188 + 80043 (1680) + 3438 + 3312 + 1211 + 3348 + 3426 + 3384 + 5912
1Z45 06:00 Chester - Weymouth, 1Z47 16:37 Weymouth - Chester

47614 led the outward train through Redbridge.

A closer view.


Inter City Swallow liveried 47828 brought the return working into Eastleigh.

47828 running into Eastleigh for a crew change. This locomotive led the last Virgin Cross Country loco-hauled train from the South, 1E38 16:20 Bournemouth-York on 18th August 2002, with 47854 on the tail, also seen again at Eastleigh on the 31st.

Mk 2F TSO 5912 (BREL Derby, Lot 30846, 1973) was the leading coach.

RK 80043 has been converted by LSL from RBR 1680 "By 05/12 stored OOU at Eastleigh TMD. 12/14: seen at back of Eastleigh TMD, heavily stripped for spares. To Crewe LNWR Heritage Company 08/15" (Pressed Steel, Lot 30628, 1961).

Departure.

Further pictures from other photographers.