FGW Farewell

Saturday, 11th December, 2004

First Great Western will shortly be replacing its last class 47 locomotive. The class has been a mainstay of the region for over thirty years and as a tribute, on Saturday December 11, First Great Western ran a special London Paddington - Penzance return service.


		The FGW 47 Farewell departs Reading with 47815 leading

		The FGW 47 Farewell departs Reading with 47815 leading
	Also running that day was 47854 top and tailing with 57601
		With a tour to Edinburgh 47854 stands at Stevenage

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