The weekend of the the 24/25th saw the 9F bow out pulling its last passenger services before it is withdrawn from service for overhaul. It is expected that she will return in the next 5 years. The 9F played a key part in all of the GCR events from 2014-2024 and she will be greatly missed whilst out of service.
Standard 5 73156 was also in steam during the weekend pulling the Great Centrals dining service as well as the Class 101 DMU.