Great Western has named a small number of the class 800s and the 802s. However, it is disappointing that, in common with other operators, Virgin to name one, they are being named using fancy vinyls rather than traditional cast plates. I think that this is a retrograde step, the classic plates have always been a traditional part of the UK's railway and represent another example of its dumbing down. 802011 'Capt. Robert Falcon Scott RN CVO' stops at Moreton-in-Marsh with the 06.42 Herford to Paddington.
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