9th Oct 1996

Railfreight Distribution's 47245 "The Institute of Export" opens up and leaves Cocklebury Yard on the 6M08 14.15 Swindon to Longbridge, conveying 21 loaded KFA "High Cube" bogie vans, carrying Rover Cars body panels. These trains were impressive, and often double-headed by two Railfreight Distribution Class 47s. In fact, I had hoped for two on this train, so was slightly disappointed at the time when only one produced. Looking back now, I am not disappointed at all!