3103 and 3109 Mk1 Open Firsts

BR Mk1 Open First 3103 has been spruced up, repaint and revarnish, at Kidderminster over the winter and is seen here back in service on the Severn Valley Venturer diner. Meanwhile the major project in Bewdley paintshop is the overhaul of sister vehicle 3109, also know as No 123 from its mainline charter days. April 2005.

3109 was outshopped from Bewdley October 2005 finished in chocolate and cream, British Railways Western Region 1960s livery. Photos: Paul Bennett