Roger the Reliable
Locomotive Services Limited's Class 47, 47805 / D1935 "Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013" leads Statesman Rail's Settle & Carlisle circular as it roars through Hartford as 1Z60.
Crewe Diesel Preservation Group's Class 47/7, 47712 "Lady Diana Spencer" - on long-term hire to LSL - was leading the railtour from Wolverhampton with 47805 originally tucked inside working in multiple with it.
However after a technical issue, 47712 had to be run round at Crewe, leaving 47805 to keep things on the move (not for the first time recently) and take The Statesman north solo whilst 47712 sat it out on the rear.
Roger the Reliable
Locomotive Services Limited's Class 47, 47805 / D1935 "Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013" leads Statesman Rail's Settle & Carlisle circular as it roars through Hartford as 1Z60.
Crewe Diesel Preservation Group's Class 47/7, 47712 "Lady Diana Spencer" - on long-term hire to LSL - was leading the railtour from Wolverhampton with 47805 originally tucked inside working in multiple with it.
However after a technical issue, 47712 had to be run round at Crewe, leaving 47805 to keep things on the move (not for the first time recently) and take The Statesman north solo whilst 47712 sat it out on the rear.