The Chairman’s Train Crewe to Hellifield 34047 Brauunton & 50050/D400 Fearless DasiyfieldL Blackburn
It had run into some operational difficulties after coming off the West Coast Main Line, but seemed to be fine at Blackburn.
The Diesel Multiple Unit ‘121 Flora’ was sent up the West Coast Mainline to meet it at Hellifield.
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A heritage train operated by British Railways, featuring steam engine 34047 Braunton and Class 50 diesel locomotive 50050/D400 Fearless, was seen traveling from Crewe to Hellifield. The journey included a stop at Dasiyfield Junction and encountered some operational issues after leaving the West Coast Main Line. A Diesel Multiple Unit '121 Flora' was dispatched to meet the train at Hellifield. The event took place on a hot and sunny day, with the train appearing to operate normally upon reaching Blackburn.
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