Preparing for departure from LNWR Crewe.
On its first run on the main line in preservation, 87002 hauls 86101 past Norton Crossing near Runcorn on 16th July 2008.
Paused at Penrith to allow a northbound service to pass.
GBRf's Steve Turner and John Thompson by 87002 at Penrith.
Rolling into the down platform at Carstairs, 87002 leads 86101 and the Mk3 rake.
Nose to nose - 86101 and 87002 exchange notes at Carstairs.
Just like the old days - almost! 87002 is uncoupled and waits to run round at Carstairs.
It's behind you! Photographers get their chance to snap a clear shot of 86101 as 87002 runs north prior to running round.
ACLG domination of the WCML?! 87002 runs past 86101.
87002 couples to the rear of the Mk3 set. 86101 then hauled the consist out of the platform and into the Up loop beyond the station to allow north and southbound ECML services to pass.
Waiting in the Up loop, 87002 prepares to return south.
87002 on arrival back at Crewe after a successful run.
