Royal Train?

[WhiteRose]

I got diverted off the A1 last Friday and ended up waiting at a level crossing at Carlton-on-Trent by the ECML. Slighly south of the crossing there was a train waiting in a siding alongside the mainline. The train comprised a rake of burgundy coaches with a matching burgundy class 47 at each end. I assumed that this must be a royal train but the info I've found on the internet says that the royal class 47's have been retired and replaced by class 67's. Any ideas?

Cheers

Richard

[ccmmick]

Originally Posted by WhiteRose

I got diverted off the A1 last Friday and ended up waiting at a level crossing at Carlton-on-Trent by the ECML. Slighly south of the crossing there was a train waiting in a siding alongside the mainline. The train comprised a rake of burgundy coaches with a matching burgundy class 47 at each end. I assumed that this must be a royal train but the info I've found on the internet says that the royal class 47's have been retired and replaced by class 67's. Any ideas?

Cheers

Richard

Hi Richard

I am not 100% certain but i think you will find that the 47s are finished with the Royal Train and it is all done by 67s now it is a shame because i cant stand the 67s .

ccmmick

[jonty14]

It could have been a West Coast Railways train. They have maroon 47s.

[62440]

There are a couple of class 67's finished in Royal train "Claret" livery to give the royal train a matching loco at each end. 67005 and 67006.

Hope this helps. Regards, 62440.

[WhiteRose]

These were definitely class 47's. It caught my eye because of the matching carriages and locos. There were no logos or markings that I could see and the carriages all appeared empty of passengers. It appeared to be waiting to be overtaken by the southbound HST which passed by about 5 mins later. Thanks to everyone who replied. Looks like it will have to remain a mystery to for now.

Cheers

Richard

[jonty14]

Was the loco anything loke this?

http://www.railgallery.co.uk/47_html...Bishopton.html

Hope this helps.

It was west coast rail i saw thwm through warrington the same day. They hammered through.

[HM181]

Originally Posted by jonty14

It could have been a West Coast Railways train. They have maroon 47s.

All West Coast Railway charter trains are top and tailed with Class 47's.
I went to Stratford upon Avon/Oxford last year and one of the re engined 47's was on the train, formerly a Royal engine.

[razorcharlie]

Wasnt the Royal Scotsman was it?? They have been hauled by WCR for about 7 years now. It was repainted this year so may be a shade darker.. Set is comprised of mark 1's and 3's and Victory coach.
I could find out for you but Im drinkin!!