I had been tracking the progress of the 0Z43 all day with it due to pass through Roade a short time before my booked time for donating blood. If it started to lose time I would be forced to miss it but, fortunately, it was running bang-on time so it is seen here passing through the cutting. Led by WCR's 57315 31271 'Stratford 1840-2001' and 31466 are running as the 09.22 Alton to Derby Etches Park. The duo of Class 31s are firm favourites on the heritage line circuit being popular for rail galas providing some double-headed English Electric relief for enthusiasts!
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