26th May 2017 The unsung heroes of the railway and charter industry at the Class 47s which continue to provide sterling service operational availability, painted in the most unworthy colours these locomotives are painted in such a way to be inconspicuous to the devoted steam lovers who pay to travel on such locomotives at Flying Scotsman. But without these veteran machines still providing a front line service many charters would ever get to their starting locations or return to the correct stations on time. Class 47/7 No. 47746 'Chris Fudge 29.7.70 - 22.6.10' assisted over week long visit of Flying Scotsman in the Taunton area. Built in 1964 the locomotive has carried 7 liveries and two names. It's probably best known as a member of the Rail Express Systems pool in the 90s hauling parcels and mail traffic UK wide, at the time it was named 'The Bobby' which had been transferred from a crash damaged classmate No.47743. The locomotive currently operates for West Coast Railways and is painted in maroon livery. It is pictured at Bishops Lydeard ready to shunt stock. (Photo: Phil Izzard)