CAF Mk.5 Standard Sleeper 15328 Caledonian SleeperThe Mk. 5 coaches used on the Caledonian Sleeper are a fleet of 75 modern locomotive hauled carriages built by Spanish manufacturer CAF specifically for the overnight sleeper service between London Euston and Scottish destinations such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William. They entered service in 2019, replacing older Mark 2 and Mark 3 stock.

Extra fine factory fitted Pipework

One of the highlights of the event was Bescot's 31466

The locomotive was based at Darlington 51A until withdrawal in 1963

BSSP 4025

Full underbody battery box/air tank detail with pipework

Finished in Railfreight grey and quickly named Mirrlees Pioneer

Built as D5801 and new to 30A in June 1961

welded and welded with antennas

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in CIE Silver Livery with 'Flying Snail'

Custom programmed for accurascale GWR 'Manor' locomotives

they parted company just under five years later when D5579 joined 41B Tinsley