- the first power car and four coaches were all part of the Staycation Express set
"We are delighted to present a three-day weekend break direct from your local station to the Highlands of Scotland at this most dramatic and beautiful time of year – The journey will be over the world-famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland as we cross magnificent bridges and viaducts climbing high into the mountains and offering views of tumbling waterfalls and peaceful lochs."
43058 Loch Eil leads the set into Romsey.
While only a 2+5 set the train stopped well forward along the platform. TF 41160 was built in Lot 30947 in 1980, and ran in Cross-Country 253044.
TF 41187 was built as TS 42311 to Lot 30969 in 1982, for Cross-Country set 253053. Converted to TF in 2003.
TGF 44078 was built to Lot 30949 in 1982, and was in the first Midland Pullman HST when outshopped in 2020. Recently returned from Eastleigh to Crewe on 6th October.
