Xtra AM & Back To BRMB
With the launch of sister station Xtra AM in 1989, Les moved on to present there for four years, leaving other presenters to carry out a near impossible task of replacing Les on FM breakfast. In August 1993, Les returned to BRMB Breakfast show, where he had female co-presenters by his side during this period, including Suzi Becker & Tammy Gooding. After 26 years, on Friday 27 September 2002, Les presented his final BRMB Breakfast show, live from Birmingham International Station. As 9 o'clock approached, he hopped on a train (hauled by electric locomotive no. 86259 especially named 'Les Ross' by Virgin Trains) to symbolise the end.
He has since bought and preserved this locomotive in operational condition following its retirement from regular passenger service. Les was a train spotter and railway enthusiast from the early 1960s, and ownership of the 1966-built Class 86 locomotive perpetuates his continued interests in railway affairs. Locomotive 86259 has been returned to main-line use and sees use on various railtours, painted in 'Electric Blue' livery.
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