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23rd August 2016
Tuesday 23rd August 2016 provided more LMS traction in the South West. LMS Pacific 4-6-0 No. 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' powered the 1Z46 08:42 London Victoria to Minehead charter for Steam Dreams 'The Cathedrals Express'. The locomotive only operated the train to Norton Fitzwarren where it was removed for servicing. Riding on the rear of the train was popular Class 47 No.47580 which was then added to the front for the run to Minehead and back to Bishops Lydeard. No. 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' is pictured passing the former Taunton Cider works at Norton Fitzwarren.
(Photo: Chay Farzenah)
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23rd August 2016
On Tuesday 23rd August 2016 'The Cathedrals Express' was hauled by LMSR No. 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'. The locomotive is pictured crossing the Somerset Levels at speed with 1Z46 08:42 London Victoria to Bishops Minehead. West Coast Railways Class 47 No.47580, was attached to the rear of the train later worked the charter whilst it is on WSR metals.
(Photo: S A Ginn)
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23rd August 2016
'The Cathedrals Express' passes along the coastline between Blue Anchor and Dunster at Kerr Moor on Tuesday 23rd August 2016 hauling 1Z46 08:42 London Victoria - Minehead. The previous week Class 47 No.47580 made its first visit to Bishops Lydeard, the 23rd August saw the locomotive make it all the way to Minehead.
(Photo: Shaun Mockridge)
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