5 x 47

This first April post comprises an old pic from 2006 and a more recent pic from 2010, both featuring class 47 locomotives - five in all.

DRS double heading 47501 and 47802 are shown working tank wagons through Winwick on 29th March 2006 . Pic is by Alan Rigby


The second pic is from Dave Harris and shows 47787 Windsor Castle, 47826 and 47804 (all WCRC) moving empty WCRC passenger stock, Southwell - Carnforth, on 13th March 2010. Note the advert for the 'Scarborough Spa Express' carried by 47826. The pic was taken from Hollins Lane Bridge, at Winwick, in miserable weather.

If you are interested in railway nostalgia, including 1950's - 60's trainspotting days, steam railway pics, diesels and electrics pics, info, stories and everything else connected with the subject, have a look at David Hey's website. It is one of the best on the Internet. A link is provided at the right hand side of the blog.