DRS 37425 SRM
'The Christmas White Rose Express' A photograph which I don't think really does this pair justice; 1Z49 'The Christmas White Rose' from Cardiff to Newcastle is seen passing Plawsworth with the stunning Class 50 Alliance pairing of 50007 'Hercules' and 50049 'Defiance' providing the propulsion. The pair are pictured in the latest revision of the GBRf livery to symbolise the partnership between the Class 50 Alliance and GBRf, which enables both the use of the locomotives by GBRf, usually in the movement of coaching stock/sets or DMU/EMUs, as well as on charters by the Class 50 Alliance. Earlier this year, one side (not visible in the image) was renumbered to 50034 'Furious' as a thank you to GBRf charter manager Paul Taylor for his efforts raising money for prostate cancer, as 50034 'Furious' was his favourite member of the 50-strong class. #50007 #Hercules #50049 #Defiance #Class50 #Class50Alliance #GBRf