6000_Llanvihangel_Bank_22.9.1973. UK heritage steam in the 1960s and 1970s. On 22nd September 1973, The 6000 Locomotive Association ran its “Atlantic Venturers Express” from Plymouth, via Bristol, Newport and Hereford to Shrewsbury and return. On the northbound journey the train comprised sixteen carriages hauled between Newport and Shrewsbury by LNER Pacific No.4472 Flying Scotsman, piloting GWR 4-6-0 No.6000 King George V. The latter is seen here on the climb of Llanvihangel Bank, with 4472 leading and the first of five, Bulmers Pullman cars trailing. The return service between Shrewsbury and Newport was formed of eleven coaches, hauled by King George V alone. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com