47 734 brought us from Bangor to murky Crewe
where 47 635, coupled to the EWS observation saloon, was on route-learning
duties between Crewe and Stoke.
While we waited on platform 6 for the Cardiff
to Manchester Alphaline, a pair of Fragonset 31s brought a train of West Coast
empty stock through platform 1.
We toured the Lee Miller exhibition at the Whitworth
gallery before walking to Manchester Victoria to meet Charlie and Joanna Hulme
and Joanna's father for a ride round the Oldham loop behind Stanier Black
Five number 45157 The Glasgow Highlander.
The Oldham Loop was intended to become part of the Metrolink tram network
- this was the first time we'd rode along it but the plan was shelved so perhaps
it won't be the last. 45147 is detached after returning to
Victoria.
45147 joins the other loco used on these trips, BR Standard Class 4
number 76079