This year saw DRS (Direct Rail Services) take over the VSOE 'Northern Belle'. The 'Northern Belle' used to be hauled by Class 67 locomotives. The 'Boat Train' is also another service now using DRS locomotives which started early 2011.
With Direct Rail Services providing the motive power for the 'Northern Belle' on 2nd April 2011, for the first time, the train passes Stoke Junction with Class 47/4 No. 47802 leading the consist, bound for Derby.
With Direct Rail Services providing the motive power for the 'Northern Belle' on 2nd April 2011, for the first time, the train passes Stoke Junction with Class 47/4 No. 47802 leading the consist, bound for Derby.
The newly over taken 'Northern Belle' train by Direct Rail Services is seen here on its first run passes Stoke Junction, Class 47/4 47802 is seen powering up heading for Derby on 2nd April 2011, with classmate No. 47501 behind, and Class 47/7 No. 47790 on the rear.
47790 & 810, Longport 2011.
After a nice long few weeks in the sun, the passengers head back to their homes behind Direct Rail Services Class 47's "Spoons" 47810 & 47501. Seen here powering up out of Stoke-on-Trent after a short stop, 1Z52 Southampton - Edinburgh "Cruise Saver Express" 19th June 2011.
47790, Stone (Staffs) 7/07/11 -
1Z54 - Southhampton - Glassgow 'Boat Train'
47818, 1Z54 - Southhampton - Glassgow 'Boat Train'
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