The first of two down Peak hauled trains passes Stoke Canon in the afternoon sunshine. 45076 leads the 12.25 Manchester to Paignton service no doubt carrying a number of holidaymakers from the north-west away for their week by the seaside. As well as a lovely week on the fabled English Riviera, the journey down by train was an important part of any holiday and what better way to travel than in a Mk.I coach hauled by one of Derby's finest!
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