Another submission for the 'you don't see that often' pile... D1023 prepares to leave Kings Cross on the WLA's Western Talisman railtour of 1976, while an unidentified Deltic backs onto its train.

Once at York, D1023 went on display briefly in the NRM's sidings

Not surprisingly, the Class 52 was the centre of attention

Catching a rare ray of sunshine on an otherwise murky day, D1015 runs round its railtour at Gloucester on 23 Feb 02

The Western Pathfinder tour of 23 Feb 2002 saw the welcome return of Class 52s to the main line, with the DTG's Western Champion operating between Paddington, Bristol and Gloucester. In this view, D1015 has just arrived at Bristol Temple Meads and creates quite a stir.

Platform 11 at Paddington and D 1015 makes a fine sight having made its triumphant return to main line running. 23 Feb 2002