16th November 2012 BARS/DCR moved a convoy of locomotives from their base at Burton on Trent to Meldon Quarry on the 16th November 2012 in preparation for Christmas Specials on the Dartmoor Railway. BR Class 31 No.31601 provided the transport for classmate 31452 and repaired BR Blue Class 47 No.47375. The 0Z34 11:00 Burton Wetmore Sidings - Okehampton convoy was held at Fairwater Yard due to a broken rail at Whiteball (which caused severe delays for most of the afternoon). 31452 and 47375 will take part in Christmas 'Polar Express' services on the Dartmoor Railway during the festive season, while the current dispute over 47701 'Waverley' (also based on the line) continues. (Photo: Jeff Treece)