The VSOE with Res 47726 'Manchester Airport Progress' in charge makes a rare appearence at Stratford Station in the Summer of 2002 due to a line closure. This train uses the British stock for the Venice Simplon Orient Express and serves food to match the splendour the old restored Pullman coaches.

Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com