The Understudy
Locomotive Services Limited Class 20, 20107 (D8107) "Jocelyn Feilding 1940-2020" shunts in the yard in front of Crewe Diesel Depot as it prepares for Mr. Hosking's Easter tour of the Southwest.
Unbeknown at the time, but the English Electric Type 1 was 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 "Chopper" took over the working of the eight-coach Chairman's Train solo.
The Understudy
Locomotive Services Limited Class 20, 20107 (D8107) "Jocelyn Feilding 1940-2020" shunts in the yard in front of Crewe Diesel Depot as it prepares for Mr. Hosking's Easter tour of the Southwest.
Unbeknown at the time, but the English Electric Type 1 was 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 "Chopper" took over the working of the eight-coach Chairman's Train solo.