No. 170102 forms the 11.22 Birmingham New Street - Stanstead Airport service. It is seen east of Melton Mowbray on Thursday 31st August 2011. Loitering in the background is Black 5 45305 waiting in Melton's up loop for the Cross Country service to pass. 5Z71, Crewe Heritage Centre to Sheringham consists of the Black 5, a support coach and 47500 required for reversals at Ely and Cromer. The WCR 47 had run light engine from Southall to Melton and was attached to the rear of the consist in the loop.
John Illingworth       

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