At the start of the 2008 GWR running season 37215 & 37324 undertook two return trips between Toddington and Cheltenham Race Course to give them a check and shake down before regular service trains began for the year. Here are a selection of pictures all taken on Friday 7th March by Kev Jarvis.

Waiting to leave Toddington under a threatening sky.

On the Defford Straight approaching Winchcombe

Climbing away from Winchcombe

Leaving Greet Tunnel outside The Royal Oak pub at Greton.

In the platforms at Cheltenham Race Course.