43097/43086 are pictured at Catholme, to the south of Burton upon Trent, whilst working 1V41 0645 Newcastle-Plymouth on 06/04/2002. In the background the newly constructed Virgin Voyager depot 'Central Rivers' can be seen. The voyagers visible were all awaiting commissioning and entry to traffic. This view is no longer possible due to the construction of a huge warehouse building for Argos.
43056/43061 speed past Cossington on 06/04/2002 with 1B33 1332 Nottingham-London St Pancras.
43083/43076 arrive at Stenson Jnct on 07/04/2002 with a diverted Midland Mainline service to London St Pancras. The train would reverse here and take the freight only line via Castle Donnington to Sheet Stores Jnct in order to regain its booked route.
