28th May 2007

Heartland Rail
The North Star Special

Locos Used 45112, 47828 & 47840 'North Star'
Stock Used 6 coaches

Route:
1Z47 : Derby to Minehead
1Z48 : Minehead to Derby

Loco(s) Route
47840 + 47828 Derby - Birmingham New Street - Cheltenham Spa - Cam & Dursley - Yate - Minehead
45112 (2) Minehead - (?reverse of outward route?) - Derby

Notes :
(1) 47840 'North Star' was hauled the train from Derby to Minehead as part of the formal hand-over from Porterbrook Leasing to the DEPG, its new owners.
(2) 47828 on rear.
(3) Route confirmation required.

Sources : Adrian Parcell, James Underwood & Brian Garrett

Photo Review


47840 & 47828 passing Woolsten (photo: Brian Garrett)


45112 (with 47828 on rear) passing Crowcombe (photo: Brian Garrett)


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