Railway Herald
LNER Class A4 Pacific No. 60009 'Union of South Africa' passes Parkstone with the down Cathedrals Express from Victoria to Weymouth on 14th August 2018. Fire risk restrictions are still in place at this time despite rain over recent days hence diesel assistance is still being used and on this charter is still provided by WCR Class 47/7 No. 47760 seen tucked in behind the A4 and providing most of the motive power. Class 47 No. 47580 'County of Essex' is out of sight on the rear of the train for use on the return run as far as Southampton.
Frank Thurlby
