Away from Chester in some pleasant afternoon sun, despite the persisting high winds.

In strong N. westerly winds, 6233 hauls 1Z34 1617 Chester-London Paddington away from Chester on time.

6233 hauls the coaches out of the yard to reverse into platform 4 for departure.

The crew fix the Cathedrals Express headboard for the return journey.

Reversing onto the stock. Note the dedicated supporrt coach.

6233 runs round to hook up to the stock in the yard.

A brief pause in Chester yard, aside the coaches.

47245 departed as 6233 arrived, running to turn round on the triangle.

Open First 99371 Victoria, consist. Looks very cosy inside, with a table lamp at each table.

Mk 1 Restaurant Buffet 1961.

Heritage coaching stock used consisted mainly of BR green Mk 2s. This is S5216 TSO.

A short visit by 47245, moving the stock into the yard, then departing for Carnforth. No comment about the enthusiast down the ramp.

WCRC 47245, looking rather drab, arrives at Chester with 1Z33 0848 London Paddington-Chester Cathedrals Express railtour.