'The Dorset Coast Express', Romsey and Redbridge, 24th July 2024

44871 (+ 35508 9493 6115 6724 3395 3431 3326 1961 3352 3392) + 47812 1Z91 08:45 London Victoria - Laverstock - Southampton - Weymouth

44871 (LMS Crewe, 1945) approaches Romsey. 

Owner Ian Riley has just leased another Black 5, 45163, for a main line overhaul, with a target of 2027, which is when 45212 will be due a 10 year overhaul.

Going away scene.

Mk 2d BSO 9493 (BREL Derby, Lot 30824, 1971), part of the Central Door Locking fitted rake.

Ml 2f 3326 (BREL  Derby, Lot 30859, December 1973).

47812 on the rear, new as D1916, from Brush, Loughborough, on 18th November 1965.


44871 passing Redbridge a few minutes later.Image by Ian Knight.

The evening 1Z96 17:36 Weymouth - Waterloo passing Redbridge. Image by Ian Knight.