In contrast to other charters off to the races at Ascot which were headed by modern class 67s this one has 
a pair of class 31s dating from the 1950's providing the motive power! Not only that but they are hauling the most unusual 
charter stock on the network today...the 'Queen of Scots Set'... which includes some really old coaches. 31452 is seen
on the back in this picture with 31454 on the front as the train runs through SW London on the 22nd June 2006.
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Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com 
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British and Foreign Railway Pictures <A HREF="http://jampics.fotopic.net/"> Jampics Fotopic.</a>