Anticipation, Expectation & Satisfaction!
The anticipation, a 'Duchess' at Retford after dark; the expectation of an arrival into the well lit Platform 1; the satisfaction, a late start from York resulting in a full bore charge through the station on the Up Fast. The attraction of No. 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' heading The Railway Touring Company's 'The York Yule Tide Express', 1Z43 1633 York - London Kings Cross, brought out the crowds, and they were not disappointed as due to late running and a Retford stopper following, the train was routed through the Up Fast. The reason for the late departure from York was reported as being due to turntable problems at the NRM, resulting in a long turning move via Church Fenton. Copyright Photograph john Whitehouse - all rights reserved
Anticipation, Expectation & Satisfaction!
The anticipation, a 'Duchess' at Retford after dark; the expectation of an arrival into the well lit Platform 1; the satisfaction, a late start from York resulting in a full bore charge through the station on the Up Fast. The attraction of No. 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' heading The Railway Touring Company's 'The York Yule Tide Express', 1Z43 1633 York - London Kings Cross, brought out the crowds, and they were not disappointed as due to late running and a Retford stopper following, the train was routed through the Up Fast. The reason for the late departure from York was reported as being due to turntable problems at the NRM, resulting in a long turning move via Church Fenton. Copyright Photograph john Whitehouse - all rights reserved