This is a scenario for the WCML over Shap route.

In the early 2000s, Virgin Trains celebrated the rich history of the North East and South West network by repainting five of their British Rail Class 47 locomotives into striking heritage liveries, each representing colours that had previously worked over the route.

Today you take charge of 47847, just ten days fresh from repaint and still running without her nameplates fitted, adding to the sense of occasion as she turns heads along the line. Although the plan was for a booked locomotive swap to an AC electric at Preston, operational changes mean your locomotive is retained for the full journey, leaving you to deliver the service in full.

With it being a Saturday afternoon and enthusiasts lining the route to witness this rare working, a strong, confident performance is expected throughout: keep time, make the most of the power available, and put on a show worthy of the crowds.

Date: 24th November 2001

This scenario was heavily inspired by the programme “Class 47 Fadeaway”, particularly a clip featuring 47847 departing Carlisle with service 1S54.

Essential Requirements:

• AP Class 47 Vol. 1
• AP Class 86 EP
• AP Class 87
• AP Class 90
• AP Class 142
• AP Class 156
• AP Class 158 (Cummins)
• AP Class 175 EP 2.0
• AP Class 220/221 EP
• AP Class 325 EP
• AP Container Wagon EP
• AP HST Valenta EP
• AP Mk2e Coach
• AP Mk3a Coach
• AP Signal EP
• ATS RES Mail Pack
• DTG/Keith Ross WCML Over Shap

Non-Essential Requirements:

• AP Class 66 EP 2.0
• AP HAA Wagon
• AP Mk1 EP
• AP Sky & Weather EP 2.0
• DTG North Somerset (“Trainspotter” assets only)
• OTS RES Mk1 Weathered Reskin

While this scenario is set in 2001, and utilises AP’s 47 Vol. 1 (only up to 1997), through AP’s detailed numbering system the most accurate example of freshly repainted Large Logo 47847 has been achieved. Featuring the following:

• Correct OLE warning flashes for the privatistation era
• Removal of buffer skirt
• Correct fuel tanks
• Correct Horn Grille
• Cab-door anti-slip plates
• Correct bufferbeam ETH apparatus