20168 Hope
Not the sunny shot I had "hoped" for unfortunately, but one I want to upload for the novelty value. The sight of an operational Class 20 on a freight was high on the agenda for my recent trip northwards and an opportunity not to be missed.
My homework indicated that I should be in luck if the 6M89 from Dewsbury was running; that box was ticked upon checking RTT. I left my scout at nearby Earles Sidings to keep a close visual on what was happening and I was reliably informed the 20 was shunting the incoming wagons in preparation for the short trip down the branch, that information ticked another proverbial box.
All that was needed then was for the 'Chopper' to position itself ready for departure. I knew something was going on when my phone buzzed; before I knew it, the distinct clattering of 20168 "Sir George Earle" emerged from the clump of trees, the capture was in the bag. It is seen crawling over the River Noe viaduct on a short trip working to Hope Cement Works, consisting of empty PCA wagons - a truly incredible spectacle for 2022.
Taken with the assistance of a pole.
20168 Hope
Not the sunny shot I had "hoped" for unfortunately, but one I want to upload for the novelty value. The sight of an operational Class 20 on a freight was high on the agenda for my recent trip northwards and an opportunity not to be missed.
My homework indicated that I should be in luck if the 6M89 from Dewsbury was running; that box was ticked upon checking RTT. I left my scout at nearby Earles Sidings to keep a close visual on what was happening and I was reliably informed the 20 was shunting the incoming wagons in preparation for the short trip down the branch, that information ticked another proverbial box.
All that was needed then was for the 'Chopper' to position itself ready for departure. I knew something was going on when my phone buzzed; before I knew it, the distinct clattering of 20168 "Sir George Earle" emerged from the clump of trees, the capture was in the bag. It is seen crawling over the River Noe viaduct on a short trip working to Hope Cement Works, consisting of empty PCA wagons - a truly incredible spectacle for 2022.
Taken with the assistance of a pole.