50007 + 50049 GBRF Staff Charter - Cowleaze Road / Pewsey 29/07/2023

GBRF Pair 50007 'Hercules' + 50049 'Defiance' are seen coasting down the mainline towards Cowleaze Road overbridge as they haul the outward leg of the GBRF Private Charter. The Hoovers started out early morning from Ipswich & led the train to Paignton for the afternoon before their return leg back to Ipswich. The Vac pair are then seen with 50049 'Defiance' leading the way on the return journey thundering through Pewsey station with very brisk winds present. 29/07/2023
1Z50 Ipswich - Paignton
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