Railway Herald
The long awaited mainline debut of 'West Country' Class Bullied Pacific No. 34046 'BRAUNTON' took place on 14th August 2013 with a charter from London Victoria to Weymouth. The 'DORSET COAST EXPRESS' is captured working out of the southern portal of Bincombe Tunnel with just the
run down Upwey Bank into Weymouth remaining. The return to the capital was initially billed for un-rebuilt Battle of Britain Class Pacific No. 34067 'TANGMERE' but the locomotive was unavailable on the day and was subsequently replaced by West Coast Railways Class 33 No. 33029 'Glenloy', out of sight in this view but firmly attached at the rear of the train.
Stephen Ginn
