The Whistler and The Wardrobe
Locomotive Services Limited Class 20, 20107 (D8107) "Jocelyn Feilding 1940-2020" shunts Class 40, 40145 in the yard in front of Crewe Diesel Depot as it prepares for Mr. Hosking's Easter tour of the Southwest.
The Class 40 is owned by the Class Forty Preservation Group (CFPG) and on long-term hire to LSL. The "Whistler" was lined up to work the final leg of the Easter Week tour from Bristol to Wembley (for 90 002 to draw-back into Euston).
Unbeknown at the time, but the Class 20 was also due to have a starring role in the early stages of the tour after the Black 5 it was providing support to suffered wheelflats on the first leg at Llandeilo. The plucky "Wardrobe" took over the working of the eight-coach Chairman's Train solo.
In the background is the Main Stand of Crewe Alexandra F.C.'s Gresty Road stadium.
The Whistler and The Wardrobe
Locomotive Services Limited Class 20, 20107 (D8107) "Jocelyn Feilding 1940-2020" shunts Class 40, 40145 in the yard in front of Crewe Diesel Depot as it prepares for Mr. Hosking's Easter tour of the Southwest.
The Class 40 is owned by the Class Forty Preservation Group (CFPG) and on long-term hire to LSL. The "Whistler" was lined up to work the final leg of the Easter Week tour from Bristol to Wembley (for 90 002 to draw-back into Euston).
Unbeknown at the time, but the Class 20 was also due to have a starring role in the early stages of the tour after the Black 5 it was providing support to suffered wheelflats on the first leg at Llandeilo. The plucky "Wardrobe" took over the working of the eight-coach Chairman's Train solo.
In the background is the Main Stand of Crewe Alexandra F.C.'s Gresty Road stadium.