[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