Putting the Chairman's Train to Bed

Locomotive Services Limited Class 47, 47614 (still 47853 on TOPS) prepares to propel the Chairman's Train back into the depot having arrived on 5Z84 16:31 London Victoria to Crewe Holding Sidings.

 

47614 had worked Mr. Hosking's private charter along with Class 47, 47805 "Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013" - which can just be seen in the background having detached from the stock and running over to the TDM on the right.

 

The tour had run as 1Z82/1Z84 Victoria to Shalford and back to Victoria via a circular route. It was believed to be a works Christmas do of sorts for Mr. Hosking's employees.

 

Starting nearest to the camera, the Chairman's Train for this particular charter comprised:

 

6311 Mk1 Generator car - providing Three Phase ETS to the coaches, which have been modified accordingly.

 

17159 Mk2d BFK - the brake coach for the consist.

 

Pullman Bar Car 310 "Pegasus" containing "The Trianon Bar".

 

3100 Mk1 First Open (from the Saphos Trains stock).

 

99993 (ex TSO Mk1 5067) Dining Car - an exquisite club car recently refurbished.

 

6706 Mk2f RLO "Mount Gahinga" - ex-Caledonian Sleeper Mk2 lounge that has been modified and fully refitted to a very high standard for specific use in the Chairman's Train as a private lounge/sitting room.

 

In the Horse Landing sidings to the right are a selection of other LSL coaches which from the front are:

 

11091 Mk3 FO - ex-Greater Anglia, due to become InterCity stock

10519 Mk3s SLEP - ex-Caledonian Sleeper, awaiting upgrade

41167 Mk3 TF (HST Trailer) - ex-FGW/GWR, final use TBC

9479 Mk2d BSO - part of the current Statesman Rail fleet

Done