On Saturday 9th April an excursion from Ashford to Holyhead was due to be hauled from Crewe by 6233 Duchess of Sutherland. The train was delayed smewhat at Bromley South apparently because of a points failure . Having missed its path it was about an hour down at Crewe. 47829 was attached to the rear of the train at Crewe to provide heating to and from Holyhead. Unfortunately the weather was cold and wet and frequent recourse was made to the car to warm up.The shots here were all taken in the vicinity of Valley. I had intended to photograph the return trip, but by the time the train left Holyhead an hour lat I'd given up and gone home for a warm. The other shots of course are the normal service trains.
