Royal Train?
 

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!!