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First, they're not doing a bad job at all down there ( still using good sized HSTs when Vermin are packing people into Pendolinos and Voyagers ), and FGWL isn't bad, with modern units that are kept in good condition, from my experience.
David
Only in August. 207202 is currently 'In traffic' however, and will be used on the Bury-Heywood shuttles in our Santa Special season, along with the 101 on the Ramsbottom-Rawtenstall section, and Kettle + Diesel on the main Bury Ramsbottom santa section.
David