D1944 looks absolutely superb in its freshly applied two-tone green livery. It had recently been disposed of by DRS being bought by Locomotive Services LTD who are based at the old Crewe Diesel Depot. It made the short journey back to Gresty Bridge for its naming later in the afternoon. The Great Western style cast nameplate is seen covered up on the side of the loco. These plates were unveiled later and the loco. was re-named 'Craftsman', the name it had carried when it was numbered 47501 from October 1987.
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