DUCHESS IS OUTSHOPPED IN GREEN AT THE WEST SHED

Published at 20:56 on Saturday 3rd March 2012
Tags: 46233, Duchess, PRCLT, West Shed, Duchess of Sutherland

The new-look is seen as LMS 'Duchess Coronation' No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland stands outside the West Shed on 3rd March. John Whitehouse

The Princess Royal Locomotive Class Trust showed off the new-look to LMS 'Princess Coronation' No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland at the West Shed on 3rd March.


The Trust, has recently completed a major overhaul on the locomotive, held a vote among enthusiasts last year to decide the new livery - BR lined green being nominated as the favourite.

The 'Duchess' will undertake an initial 'light engine' and support coach main line test run on 13th March, followed by a loaded test run from Derby to Crewe and return on 29th March.

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