On 25th August 2025, Intercity Tours operated, 'The Western Wanderer' headed south from Crewe with Andania Engineering owned Class 40, D213 'Andania' leading the first leg to Gloucester seen passing Ashchurch with Locomotive services peak, Class 45 No. 45118 'The Royal Artilleryman' on the rear. working 07:22 Crewe to Cardiff Central via Gloucester, Bristol, Gloucester. It was originally planned for Deltic D9000 to work this leg however it was declared a failure at its last test run on 25th August 2025.
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