Diesel and electric specials, 2017

26 photos of charters, and empty stock and light engine moves, in north west England.

47580 County of Essex, 0Z34, Carnforth, Sat 11 March 2017 - 0927. The 47 sets off for Craigentinny. It was following the Railway Touring Co's 1Z32 0636 Manchester Victoria - Edinburgh Mid-day Scot, hauled by 46115 Scots Guardsman. The 47 had worked the 5Z32 0314 Steamtown - Man Vic ECS with 46115 on the rear. It had then stayed on the rear of 1Z32 as far as Carnforth. 47580 had to pilot 1Z32 from Abington loop to Edinburgh after 46115 encountered problems.

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47580 County of Essex, 0Z34, Carnforth, Sat 11 March 2017 - 0927. The 47 sets off for Craigentinny. It was following the Railway Touring Co's 1Z32 0636 Manchester Victoria - Edinburgh Mid-day Scot, hauled by 46115 Scots Guardsman. The 47 had worked the 5Z32 0314 Steamtown - Man Vic ECS with 46115 on the rear. It had then stayed on the rear of 1Z32 as far as Carnforth. 47580 had to pilot 1Z32 from Abington loop to Edinburgh after 46115 encountered problems.