851009-2709. 56030 at Retford
56030 with an eastbound loaded MGR coal train takes the low level line at Whisker Hill Junction, Retford. The load would have originated from one of the South Yorkshire coal fields and is heading for either Cottam or West Burton Power Stations.
The first batch of the class (56001-56030) were sub-contracted by Brush and built by Electroputere in Romania. The poor construction standards meant many have not continued in service and 56030 was withdrawn in November 1993.
Details: Pentax MX 135mm. 1/500 @ f5.6. Ilford HP5 film
851009-2709. 56030 at Retford
56030 with an eastbound loaded MGR coal train takes the low level line at Whisker Hill Junction, Retford. The load would have originated from one of the South Yorkshire coal fields and is heading for either Cottam or West Burton Power Stations.
The first batch of the class (56001-56030) were sub-contracted by Brush and built by Electroputere in Romania. The poor construction standards meant many have not continued in service and 56030 was withdrawn in November 1993.
Details: Pentax MX 135mm. 1/500 @ f5.6. Ilford HP5 film