46233 heads for Crewe on a loaded test run from Derby, with 47760 at the rear of the train. After the boiler certificate expired in November 2010, the Duchess was taken out of service for a heavy general overhaul. It was back in steam towards the end of 2011 and had a successful main line test run 2 days before this test run.

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It looked a fine sight approaching Stafford

Earlier in the day the convoy had travelled from Cardiff to Kidderminster, where 50035 was shunted onto SVR tracks. Running as 0M50, 50049 then headed for Derby RTC with 37308 & 50044 in tow. The 37 was left at Derby & the 50s headed back to the SVR.

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The convoy is seen passing Cradley Heath