47490 Cholsey 31 January 1987

What is the furthest a Trans-Pennine liveried coach has strayed from the North of England? This is obviously not a record, but the lead coach is still a long way from home, as it heads down the Thames Valley at the front of the 1O09 08:12 Newcastle to Poole service on 31 January 1987. Mixed rakes were common at this time, and the InterCity liveried Mk1 catering vehicle is very typical. The unusual train is pictured passing Cholsey, powered by 47490.