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Modern Images RAIL 1014

Selection of Modern Images from our latest issue, RAIL 1014.

- Pic 1 - The first visit of the Locomotive Services Ltd Midland Pullman HST to the West Somerset Railway took place on Tuesday 2nd June 2024, when the set, comprising power cars no’s 43046 ‘Geoff Drury 1930-1999’ and 43055 formed the “Exmoor Coast Pullman” from Chesterfield to Minehead and return. No. 43046 is seen arriving at Dunster station on the return leg, the 1525 Minehead to Chesterfield. RUSSELL AYRE.

Pic 2 - 156463 0817 Newcastle to Middlesbrough crossing High Level Bridge over the River Tyne with Newcastle station in the background. 8 July 2024. TOM MCATEE.

Pic 3 - D1015 Western Champion on the 1515 Cranmore to East Midlands Parkway, ‘Westbury Wizzo’, on the main line speeding past Clink Rd Junction where the line to Frome station diverges to the right of picture. MARK PIKE.

Pic 4 - CrossCountry Class 221 Voyager Set No.221116 runs westbound through Powderham on 29th June 2024 working the 1V41 (08:10) Bristol Temple Meads to Paignton Cross-country service. STEPHEN GINN.

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