Railway Herald
Former 'Royal' Class 47/7 No. 47798 'Prince William' is pictured at the leading end of a convoy of Class 47 locomotives in the sidings of the Nemesis Rail Depot at Wetmore, Burton-on-Trent on 19th September 2012. After running light engine from York NRM to the Weardale Railway to pick up Class 47703 'St Mungo' a further pick-up at Butterley saw No. 47401'North Eastern' attached to the convoy. On arrival at Burton newly named Class 47/3 No. 47375 'Tinsley Traction Depot' became the third locomotive prior to departure as special working 0Z48, 1457 Burton Wetmore to Hotchley Hill where a further Class 47 No. 47292 was due to a be attached. All locomotives were scheduled to be guest locomotives at the Mid Norfolk Railway's 50th Anniversary Class 47 Golden Jubilee event during the following weekend of 21st to 23rd September 2012.
John Tuffs
