This is now a common manoeuvre at Moreton-in-Marsh, with a southbound train leaving from the northbound platform. However, in 1987 it was something of a novelty, certainly for a loco hauled train. With the line to the north closed, 50015 Valiant had brought in a rake of Network SouthEast liveried Mk1s ECS from Oxford on 7 June 1987, and is pictured departing with what would normally be the 09:40 Worcester to Oxford service.