On Saturday April 25th The former VSOE now named the British Pullman arrived at Penzance for an engine run around. Being stabled overnight at Truro Yard operational reasons necessitated Penzance being used prior to its departure for an e.c.s. move to Plymouth. A special was scheduled using this stock between Plymouth and Taunton and an evening return trip between Exeter and Kingswear.
150425aa 67026 Diamond Jubilee and 67005 Queens Messenger passes Hayle on route to Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen
150425aaaa 67005 Queens Messenger heads the train through St Erth Station. Copyright Roger Salter
150425aa 67026 Diamond Jubilee and 67005 Queens Messenger arrives at Penzance. Copyright Roger Salter
150425aaa The Class 67s ran around the train at slopers siding prior to departing for Plymouth e.c.s. Copyright Roger Salter
150425b 67005 Queens Messenger leads the Belmond (British Pullman) approaching Camborne. This train formed a return service from Plymouth to Taunton and an evening special Exeter to Kingswear. Copyright Roger Winnen
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