Winning formula
Passing Winning heading for Blyth Power Station is Electroputere built 56025 on 8th June 1986. The MGR had started from Sunderland South Dock, possibly originating in the Yorkshire coalfield as this was not a local locomotive, far too clean for one of Gateshead's "Grids". The poor standard of build of these early 56s is evident in the rippling of the bodysides. Their entry to service was a protracted affair as initially BR refused to accept them until improvements were made.
Semaphore signals still survive at this location, albeit after a H&S makeover.
Winning formula
Passing Winning heading for Blyth Power Station is Electroputere built 56025 on 8th June 1986. The MGR had started from Sunderland South Dock, possibly originating in the Yorkshire coalfield as this was not a local locomotive, far too clean for one of Gateshead's "Grids". The poor standard of build of these early 56s is evident in the rippling of the bodysides. Their entry to service was a protracted affair as initially BR refused to accept them until improvements were made.
Semaphore signals still survive at this location, albeit after a H&S makeover.