The 16:10 Holyhead to Euston service on waits
at Bangor on Sunday 23rd May 1999 behind 47 818, a regular on this
turn. At Crewe the 47 will be taken off and a Class 86 or 87 electric locomotive
attached to the rear will propel the train to London with the Driving Van
Trailer leading.
Early in 1999 the HST refurbishment programme resulted
in RES Class 47 traction on the 08:40 Euston to Holyhead service. Here are
some examples.
47 742 The Enterprising Scot at Bangor at Bangor on Monday March
1st 1999
47 792 Saint Cuthbert at Bangor on Monday March 8th 1999
47 776 Respected throws out the clag as it
leaves Bangor with the 09:19 Holyhead to Euston on 16th August 1999
