Returning a set of stock used on a charter the

previous day would not normally attract the attention of many photographers but no fewer than five turned up at this location a short distance north of Roade cutting at Milton crossing. The reason was the motive power being used, namely GBRf's newly repainted 57310. The superb paint job was completed by Loughborough Works during April and I think that it suits the the former Virgin Thunderbird very well. With matching 47306 at the rear the train was running as 5Z63, the 16.08 Wembley Yard to Burton-ot-Wetmore