The next two photographs show the end of loco hauled Virgin Cross Country services. As can be seen, there was a good turn out at Nuneaton to see 47840+47847 off.
The next day saw the pair return north. However whilst at Penzance, depot staff renumbered 47840 to 47077 for the day. Here 47077 (47840) leads 47847 at Pirton Crossing.
47733 'Eastern Star' drags 90013 'The Law Society' forming 1G19 0835 London Euston-Wolverhampton at a frosty Whitacre Junction on 05/01/2003.