The naming took place at Bristol Temple Meads, the naming was chosen in recognition of the Princes life long fascination with the railways and his extensive knowledge of them. Following the naming ceremony the Prince was treated to a guided tour of the St Phillips Marsh maintenance facility, and some time on the full sized driver training simulator based at the depot. Later in the day a cab ride was provided to return the Prince to London, where many of the modern safety systems could be demonstrated in the cab while on route to London Paddington.

The Prince Michael of Kent nameplate, powercar, and the Prince being shown around the new cab layout fitted to the new MTU can be seen above at Bristol Temple Meads during the naming event held by First Great Western

All Photos: Chris Perkins