10. 5Q26 move-14.02.23

The timing was perfect! Just after enjoying a Valentine's lunch with Mrs. On The Up Fast I managed to nip out to capture possibly the most unusual local working of the year to date. GBRf had been contracted to move a Class 458 EMU from its southern territory for overhaul by Alston in Widnes. Two Class 50s were provided by GBRf to move the unit operating in a top and tail formation with the requisite barrier coaches acting as translator vehicles. The move attracted a number of people to my chosen spot including a local enthusiast acquaintance and some 'normals' interested in what was going on!