Saturday 15th April would see 2 steam hauled railtours take on the GWML & the Berks & Hants route in the space of no less than 80 mins, with Black 5 no 44932 hauling Day 1 of the Railway Touring Company’s mega tour “The Great Britain XV” from London Paddington to Plymouth & return to Bristol, whilst West Country no 34046 ‘Braunton’ would take Saphos Trains’ “The Great Western Envoy” from Hanwell to Bristol & return

Starting off with the GBXV 44932 is firstly seen departing London Paddington at the start of the 9 day tour of Britain, next she’s seen charging through Maidenhead hot on the heals of a local train infront, then following a water stop at Newbury Racecourse the 5 is seen lifting its consist through Hungerford Common on the charge to Savernake with no assistance from the 47 at the back

Finally comes ‘Braunton’ and once again seen at Hungerford Common (this time slightly east) the Bulleid lifts its 12 coaches plus dead 47 on the rear towards the climb to Savernake with a few whistles whilst bringing on an impressive show!