Works Outing
Class 90 039 sits in platform 16 at Euston prior to working 1Z85, 07.29 'Pride of Planning' special to Carlisle.
The train was organised by Network Rail to celebrate the work undertaken by it's own train planning staff, as well as those from various train companies throughout the country. The train was formed of 9 MkII coaches, mainly in BR style blue and grey livery, but also two ex Anglia liveried vehicles on the front. The formation was supplemented by two MkI catering vehicles, one in blue and grey livery and one in old Great Western colours. 67 005 'Queen's Messenger' was on the rear of the train, and would haul 1Z85 over the Settle & Carlisle line. The return working, 1Z86, being scheduled to run via Shap.
Works Outing
Class 90 039 sits in platform 16 at Euston prior to working 1Z85, 07.29 'Pride of Planning' special to Carlisle.
The train was organised by Network Rail to celebrate the work undertaken by it's own train planning staff, as well as those from various train companies throughout the country. The train was formed of 9 MkII coaches, mainly in BR style blue and grey livery, but also two ex Anglia liveried vehicles on the front. The formation was supplemented by two MkI catering vehicles, one in blue and grey livery and one in old Great Western colours. 67 005 'Queen's Messenger' was on the rear of the train, and would haul 1Z85 over the Settle & Carlisle line. The return working, 1Z86, being scheduled to run via Shap.