43007 passes Uffington on 13 October 2023 with the 5Q46 07:16 Laira to Ely Papworth Sidings ECS. 43378 is bringing up the rear. The off lease power cars and coaches were destined for storage, and then possible export to Mexico. Although HSTs were an everyday sight at this location until 2019, CrossCountry sets would have been extremely rare, so this was definitely not to be missed. It's just a pity that the sun didn't come out until I walking back across the field to the car! |