The 'Red Bank Empties' - 45305 and 61264 Double-Heading at the Great Central Railway in March 2004

Famous amongst railway enthusiasts were trains known as the 'Red Bank Empties' which were made up of empty vans and coaching stock returning to Red Bank Carriage Sidings ready for them to be used to distribute newspapers the following night from Manchester.
A charter was organised by Russ Hillier to recreate the days of this train at the Great Central Railway in March 2004. Black 5 number 45305 and B1 number 61264 are seen double-heading a long rake of vans and Mk1 carriages at various locations on the railway.
Many thanks to Russ and the railway staff for running this photographic charter.

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Fantastic footage Paul, looks more like BR than preservation, especially when compared with todays preservation! Keep em coming! Cheers!