47739 + 221101 - Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire
GB Railfreight Class 47 diesel locomotive 47739 hauls off lease Class 221 Super Voyager DMU 221101 towards Barton-under-Needwood working 5D96 Derby Litchurch Lane to Barton Central Rivers Depot.
221101 is one of 6 ex Avanti West Coast Class 221;s returned to the leasing company, Beacon Rail, and for which a new role has yet to be found. The remaining ex Avanti stock is now either working for Cross Country Trains or Grand Central.
221101 was the only Voyager to receive a new livery in Virgin Trains being given their "flowing silk" livery. Today 221101 remains distinctive in that it still retains its white colouring.
47739 + 221101 - Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire
GB Railfreight Class 47 diesel locomotive 47739 hauls off lease Class 221 Super Voyager DMU 221101 towards Barton-under-Needwood working 5D96 Derby Litchurch Lane to Barton Central Rivers Depot.
221101 is one of 6 ex Avanti West Coast Class 221;s returned to the leasing company, Beacon Rail, and for which a new role has yet to be found. The remaining ex Avanti stock is now either working for Cross Country Trains or Grand Central.
221101 was the only Voyager to receive a new livery in Virgin Trains being given their "flowing silk" livery. Today 221101 remains distinctive in that it still retains its white colouring.