27th November 2024 Rail Operations Group Class 37 locomotives No. 37510 'Orion' and No. 37407 'Blackpool Tower' operating 5M57 09:47 Laira to Derby. The pair were returning from Laira on the 27th November 2024 passing Fordgate having delivered the first former Transport for Wales Class 175 to GWR at Laira depot in preparation for staff training prior to introduction into service. (Photo: Paul Wilkins)

27th November 2024 Class 37 locomotives from Rail Operations Group (ROG) returned north through Taunton in ‘top and tail’ formation either end of two MK2 Barrier Vehicles 6330 and 1203. No. 37510 'Orion' and 37407 return north after an overnight delivery of a Class 175 unit from Ely Papworth Sidings to Laira depot. Running as the 5M57 09:47 Laira T & RSMD to Derby the somewhat colourful ensemble is recorded passing Cathill Farm Crossing on 27th November 2024. (Photo: S A Ginn)

27th November 2024 Rail Operations Group Class 37 locomotives No. 37510 'Orion' and No. 37407 'Blackpool Tower' climb Whiteball on the 27th November 2024. The pair (operating in 'top and tail' formation) returning with two barrier vehicles having delivered the first Class 175 units to GWR for staff training, as 5M57 09:47 Laira - Derby RTC. (Photo: Russell Ayre)