37422
Knottingley depot
37422, 08605 and 08704 create a rather dramatic view of what's possible in 2021.
1Z37 working from Carlisle to Leeds with 37419/423 ran into difficulties when 419 overheated.
eventually removing the errant loco at Kirkby Thore, 423 tackled the s&c with 11 bogies and 2 dead 66s.
fire alarms on 423 caused more delays.
The tour then missed out Leeds and I went to Wakefield kirkate to relive 1Z37.
After reversal and into the down goods load 37423 was detached and went light to Knottingley.
As this driver stayed with the loco unfortunately it made his hours too long for the following day and some route was sadly lost today (Saturday)
1Z37 then went into Europort. but had to leave straight away as any moves would have delayed a commercial intermodal service.
Arriving in York some 2hrs late then 5Z37 to Knottingley. 37423 was waiting and a hastily arranged 37422 from York had also arrived.
next job was get some pics! water the stock. remove the 66s and place the 37s for the morning departure.
it turned into a long evening, but worth every minute.
37422
Knottingley depot
37422, 08605 and 08704 create a rather dramatic view of what's possible in 2021.
1Z37 working from Carlisle to Leeds with 37419/423 ran into difficulties when 419 overheated.
eventually removing the errant loco at Kirkby Thore, 423 tackled the s&c with 11 bogies and 2 dead 66s.
fire alarms on 423 caused more delays.
The tour then missed out Leeds and I went to Wakefield kirkate to relive 1Z37.
After reversal and into the down goods load 37423 was detached and went light to Knottingley.
As this driver stayed with the loco unfortunately it made his hours too long for the following day and some route was sadly lost today (Saturday)
1Z37 then went into Europort. but had to leave straight away as any moves would have delayed a commercial intermodal service.
Arriving in York some 2hrs late then 5Z37 to Knottingley. 37423 was waiting and a hastily arranged 37422 from York had also arrived.
next job was get some pics! water the stock. remove the 66s and place the 37s for the morning departure.
it turned into a long evening, but worth every minute.