Rail Operations Group’s first ‘Footex’
Rail Operations Group operated its first football special on March 11, when it ran a train from Lincoln to Finsbury Park, carrying Lincoln City fans to their FA Cup Fifth Round match against Arsenal (which they lost 5-0). ROG 47815 leaves Lincoln with the 1258 Finsbury Park, with 37884 on the rear. The '37' was provided for empty coaching stock and shunting moves.