Class 50s on the Mazey Day Cornishman PLUS Class 47s on the Mazey Day Statesman & action at Penzance

This was the longest railtour I have ever travelled on and with my two sons we embarked on a 616 mile / 15 hour journey from Dorridge to Penzance.
It was obviously a long day but thoroughly enjoyable.
I have attempted to capture the highlights of the journey and the meeting of two class 47s which were also travelling from the West Midlands to Penzance. The sight of two Class 50s and two Class 47s was a very treat and made for some interesting video content.
I hope you can enjoy sharing some of the day's memorable highlights.

[@nige7577]

Very nice John, a long day for you and your lads but a rewarding one with some great photo shoots, regards nige 👍

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Nige, Yes long in hours and mileage, from leaving the house to the return was 20 hours and we covered 616 miles. Very enjoyable. Regards, John

[@SYKAROST]

Looks like a crackin diesel day out John. A nice bonus having the 47 tour in as well, a busy day in Penzance for sure..... Shame there was no steam on the back shoving Lol. Regards,Brian.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Brian, Joined by my two sons it was a long but absolutely sensational day.Talking of steam the last time I was in Penzance was 1964 when steam was still in action and I bunked the shed at Long Rock. Regards, John

[@Tobys_Trains]

Awesome video! Looks like a Lovely tour! Hope you enjoyed!

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Toby, It was a long but very enjoyable day. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@westmidlandsrailenthusiast]

Very nice mate. Will be great to see them both in their new livery’s 👍🏻

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks and yes they left for Eastleigh yesterday. Regards, John

[@robmasterman]

A great day out John, a very enjoyable watch....Bob

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Bob, Yes I very much enjoyed this long day out with my two sons. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@LeitoCristofoli9022]

FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC video my good and dear friend, it really is fantastic 🤩🤩🤩🤩. Like 93 👍!!!!!!

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@12crepello]

Thanks for this. Great footage. Unfortunately the real "Furious" went to meet her maker at OOC in 1991!!

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

One of two tours I’ve wanted to do for many years now. Next year I shall make sure I go. Looked a good day out.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Luke, It was a very long day, very enjoyable and would thoroughly recommend it. Regards, John

[@AndysSteamAdventures]

Brilliant video detailing your journey and catching the other tour too. I was at Solihull Station filming it before I had work at 8am, also the lickey incline in darkness on the return for the sounds

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@pipandkitty2004]

Absolutely wonderful footage , great work look forward to seeing more

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@conceyullena]

Amazing! Beatiuful video Class 50 ⬆️🚂🚂👍👋

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@staffordian]

Interesting video John; quite a tiring day, I magine. Cheers, Rob

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Rob, From leaving the house to returning was 20 hours but I enjoyed every minute of it. Regards, John

[@SimonTog]

Very nice done video John, thumbs up :)

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, John

[@_RabbitLeader]

I don’t care much for the ScotRail livery. It is quite poor also to use the named loco Lady Diana Spencer that was specially noted for having the big BR logo livery.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John