The 'GREAT BRITAIN VIII' with Nos.70000 "Britannia" & 66122 - 2015

The 2015 'GREAT BRITAIN' multi-day railtour began on Tuesday 28th April and was to turn out to be one of only two days featuring steam-haulage due to the ongoing problems following the suspension of West Coast Railways. DB Shenker were drafted in for Days 1 and 2 to operate BR 'Britannia'-class 4-6-2 No.70000 "Britannia" from London Victoria to Exeter St Davids on Day 1 and then from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads on Day 2. Diesel assistance was provided by EWS Class 66 'Shed' Co-Co No.66122. Scenes featured in this video... - 27/04/2015: L/E Movement (Swanage to Stewart's Lane) with 70000 at Totton and Redbridge. - 28/04/2015: 'GREAT BRITAIN VIII' (Day 1) with 70000 at Westbury x2 & Taunton; 66122 at Dawlish x2 and 70000 L/E Movement (Exeter St. Davids - Plymouth) at Newton Abbot & Totnes. - 29/04/2015: 'GREAT BRITAIN VIII' (Day 2) with 66122 & 70000 at Newton Abbot & Tiverton Parkway.