In superb winter lighting 67024 leads the late running 1Z43 footex past Milton Crossing just north of Roade. 67005 'Queen's Messenger' is on the rear of the matching set of BR blue stock with the exception of a Mk.I buffet car. The train left Newcastle at 08.43 and was taking hopeful Newcastle supporters to Wembley to cheer on their team who were competing in the EFL Cup against Manchester United. Unfortunately, their journey home would have been a little muted as Newcastle were defeated 2-0.
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