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5th April 2013
Colas Rail Freight provided a colourful combination at Taunton on the 5th April 2013. Having arrived the previous evening, Class 47/7 No.47727 was used to transport a small rake of HOBC wagons from Fairwater Yard to Cardiff Canton for maintenance. The loco is pictured exiting Fairwater Yard at 40 Steps hauling the 6Z47 10:10 Fairwater Yard - Cardiff Canton. No.47727 later returned with the single equipment wagon to Fairwater Yard before working light engine to Eastleigh.
(Photo: Nathan Williamson)


5th April 2013
Having worked light engine from Eastleigh the previous day, Colas Rail Class 47 No.47727 'Rebecca' passes through Creech St Michael after an on-time departure from Taunton. The train is pictured operating 6Z47 10:10- Fairwater Yard - Cardiff Canton Sidings on April 5th, 2013. The consist of five YDA & one YSA is part of the HOBC (High-Ouput Ballast Cleaner) which was being sent for maintenance.
(Photo: S A Ginn)