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47812
- 47657 47239 D1916
47812 was renumbered from 47657 on 31/07/89. In March 1998 it was named
'PRIDE OF EASTLEIGH' at a private ceremony at Eastleigh Depot on
06/02/02 after being repainted in Virgin livery. When Virgin Cross Country
retired the loco in May 2003 it was then leased to Freightliner Heavy Haul.
The locomotive was acquired by Riviera Trains on 01/01/05.
retaining its Virgin livery with red buffer beams but without
nameplates. In November 2005 it was repainted by 'Midi
Specialist Services' into Heritage Two Tone Green with yellow
cab ends, to commemorate the locomotives 40th Anniversary of
mainline service on British Railways.
In August 2006
47812 was one of our fleet required for long term use with
Direct Rail Services for use on Flask trains. However after
several months she was not needed and returned to Crewe for
other work of Riviera's.
Note: The TOPS number, 47812 is carried below each cab door. |
