A 'Peak' passing Onslow
Roger Geach
46035 of Gateshead on 1V71 Leeds to Penzance passing Onslow sidings on Saturday 25.02.1978. Certain Gateshead based peaks were quite common down west, although a few of that batch were rare - they spent quite a bit of the time on the East Coast main line from Kings Cross to Edinburgh especially on the overnight services and van trains, so were not as commonly seen in Cornwall as the local Laira ones. Copyright Roger Geach.
Many thanks, Roger - another cracking shot from your archives.
Porterbrook Purple
Phil 'Shattered' Smith
47817 in the attractive purple and white/grey Porterbrook livery. Undated, copyright Phil Smith.
Many thanks, Phil - don't see many shots of this loco or livery.
It is interesting to note that this loco - 47817 - became 57311. The black class 57 which is currently attracting interest working the GWR sleeper services.
It is interesting to note that this loco - 47817 - became 57311. The black class 57 which is currently attracting interest working the GWR sleeper services.