47772 , outward leg of The Mancunian, 06.37 London Euston-Manchester Piccadilly (1Z71, RT), between Roade & Ashton
Bringing up the rear of the outward leg of The
Mancunian charter from Euston to Piccadilly 47772 'Carnforth TMD' is seen wearing its dreary West Coast livery that still looks dull on such a bright spring morning! Out of sight at the front 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' made a much finer sight! Notice the droplight of the rear cab is lowered with a relief driver sitting in the seat reading his paper; I've always thought that what a pleasant way it must be to earn a crust sitting at the rear of a train watching the journey pass you by in reverse!