D1015 running as D1068 is seen at Cartuther Barton near Liskeard working 1Z53 in a lucky patch of sun - 05/04/2008

Persevered D1015 running as D1068 is seen passing Langstone Rock, Dawlish working 1Z52 - 05/04/2008

D1015 Western Champion (this time masquerading as D1068 Western Reliance) passes Beech Grove Lock on the Kennet and Avon canal with the Royal Duchy railtour to Penzance

Breaking new ground for the Class Presevered D1015 is seen leading 1Z15 west at Penmaenmawr - 16/02/2008

Immaculately restored into BR maroon livery, Western hydraulic D1015 'Western Champion' storming along the North Wales coast near Conwy. The occasion was an enhusiast special to Holyhead.

Returning from Holyhead to Ealing Broadway with an enthusiasts tour, preserved class 52 D1015 'Western Champion makes a fine sight crossing the Isle of Anglesey in the evening sunshine.

The 'Irish Mail' enthusiasts railtour approaches Llandudno Jcn station behind superbly restored class 52 'Western' number D1015 'Western Champion'.

The 'Irish Mail' enthusiasts railtour approaches Rhyl station behind superbly restored class 52 'Western' number D1015 'Western Champion'.

D1015 "Western Champion" pauses at Birmingham International on the return of the "Irish Mail" 16/02/08

D1015 "Western Champion" pauses at Coventry on the return of the "Irish Mail" 16/02/08

D1015 reverses the coaches into the platform at Holyhead for the return journey of ITG's "The Irish Mail" tour.

A Western at Holyhead. D1015 basks in the sunshine after working the ITG's railtour "The Irish Mail" from Ealing Broadway to Holyhead.

The 'Western Refiner' railtour arrives back in London nearly one hour late after a trip to Milford Haven. D1015 'Western Champion' is sporting the identity of long-since-departed sister D1016 on o... (more)

Inside of Class 52 during a thirty-minute stop to wait for the line to Milford Haven to clear, during the 'Western Refiner' railtour.

The owner of 35028 'Taw Valley', Mr Phil Swallow, chose to celebrate his 50th birthday in style. He hired the VSOE Pullman dining service from London to the Severn Valley Railway and return, with ... (more)