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47703 "Hermes"
Farnborough
29 July 2006

Previous numbers: D1960, 47514

47703 is seen here heading a Victoria to Weymouth private charter. On the rear of the train was 31128. The train was originally intended to be steam hauled but the recent hot, dry spell meant that diesels had to be substituted due to the increased risk of lineside fires.