205028

The train, identified as 1Z24, ran from London Waterloo via Bristol Temple Meads. It featured 205028 in Network South East livery and 205029 in BR Green livery, both from the last batch of Class 205 units delivered in 1962. The tour included routes historically used by these units, such as the Watercress Line, with scenes showing Alresford at the end of its operational life.

It features Class 50, 47, 73, and 33 diesel-electric units operating on various routes including services to Salisbury, Exeter, Weymouth, Reading, and Portsmouth. The footage includes freight and passenger operations, with mention of a UP train passing by. The video provides a nostalgic look at railway operations during this period, highlighting the different classes of rolling stock in use at the time.

The footage includes operational scenes of train 1132, referred to as a "thumper," running services that day. Additional clips show rolling stock stored in the yards. The video highlights the sound and performance of the locomotive during a run, with the driver providing an enthusiastic demonstration. While some details about locations and headcodes are not included in the record, the content offers insight into the railway's operations and equipment at the time.

The return route included stops at Swindon, Didcot, Reading, Wokingham, Ascot, Staines, and Richmond before returning to London Waterloo. The tour also featured the rebuilt Bullied West Country Pacific 34027 "Taw Valley" during its morning and evening sessions at Waterloo.