"The Chester Christmas Cromptons", Romsey, 9th December 2023

(33207 Jim Martin + 33029) + 47826 T+T 1Z33 07:00 Eastleigh - Chester
9723 + 5239 + 5229 + 99316 + 3120 + Pullman 99351 SAPPHIRE + 3093 + 1861 + 5009 + 4998 running on air brake

The pair of Cromptons arrive for the Romsey stop.


A closer view, and a look at the Pathfinder Railtours 50 Years headboard.

Pullman Second Parlour SAPPHIRE 99351 (E351E), which was on the Mid-Hants Tailway 20 years ago.

Mk1 TSOP 4998 was (BRWolverton, Lot 30690, August 1962) was in the Riviera fleet until January 2023, and has received West Coast red colours. 5009 (same lot and date to traffic) beyond, was part of the same transaction, but still wears Riviera chocolate and cream.

47826 was on the rear of the train.