On entering the Morrisons store in Bishop Aukland to have a late breakfast, Andy and I were surprised to see a number of replica nameplates and headboards on-display in the lobby. Designed specifically for the steeply graded West Highlands line the LNER Gresley K4 number 61994 wore the original plates 'Great Marquess' a copy of which is seen here. Unfortunately, the Morrisons breakfast was not up to standard. There were obvious staff issues and after a very long wait, it arrived in far from peak condition!
|