4th May 2024

And finally, tour number three (part one): more loco than train to be accurate on this Branch Line Society adventure! At 12.51 the bizarre sight of three Class 59s, nos. 59202 "Pride of Ferrybridge" in G&W livery, followed by 59101 "Village of Whatley" in the Heidleburg colours, and lastly 59104 "Village of Great Elm" in Hanson colours, These three are in front of Class 33 no. 33012/D6515 "Lt. Jenny Lewis RN" and GBRf Class 73 no. 73136 "Mhairi" is on the back. For the passengers there is London Underground-owned 4TC set no. 428 as accommodation. The whole ensemble glides out of the tunnel on a train entitled "May the Fourth Be With You" (work it out!), 1Z73 06.48 Eastleigh to Exeter Central.

Marvel at the sight of this train on my video. All three '59s were under power! https://youtu.be/dN2XBQFIyzg