43147 Pilning 11 October 1986

43147 descends the gradient towards the Severn Tunnel at Pilning on 11 October 1986 with the 1B32 14:00 Paddington to Swansea InterCity service. The footbridge in the background indicates the presence of Pilning station. Network Rail's refusal to replace this bridge during their electrification work, effectively results in the closure by stealth of Pilning station.