Virgin Voyager at Wrexham (or-Christopher Columbus discovers Wrexham!!)

10th December 2008

The first ever visit of a Class 221 Supervoyager, 221103 Christopher Columbus, to Wrexham, a trial run in readiness for the new Virgin London Service. Primarily this was for platform clearances and "4/5 Car" stop sign siting on platform 1 and 2. They also placed a "Signal Warning C6" sign above the AWS reminder sign at the end of Platform 2! Wrexham General is suddenly awash with warning signs!!

The Voyager was only in Wrexham for 45 minutes, before departing back to Chester.

The 4/5 Stop sign now on Platform 2 2008-12-10 13:12:00 Buy Print	Give us a sign! This one warns of the next signal, C6, about half 1/3 of a mile furthe on (just at rear of Remploy). 2008-12-10 13:05:00 Buy Print	Just visible is the Train on test sign. 2008-12-10 12:53:00 Buy Print	Virgin Supervoyager 221103 Christopher Columbus at Platform 2. 2008-12-10 12:52:00 Buy Print
There was just enough sun to provide a reasonable shot of the Voyager at Platform 2. 2008-12-10 12:50:00 Buy Print	221103 runs into Platform 2 to collect the crew who have been putting up the various signs. 2008-12-10 12:48:00 Buy Print	Christopher Columbus finally discovers Wrexham! 2008-12-10 12:10:00 Buy Print	The first 4/5 Car stop sign is placed on Platform1. 2008-12-10 12:09:00 Buy Print
Now Voyager! (Classic Bette Davis film incidentally!). 221103 at Wrexham General, and Christopher Columbus reaches Wrexham! 2008-12-10 12:08:00 Buy Print