'Hoover' at The Cross
A Class 50 at London Kings Cross is a rare sight, and this is thought to have been the only the third visit of a 'Hoover' by this time; the date is 9th June 1978. The 50s were undergoing refurbishment at Doncaster Works at the time, this putting them in position for some ECML work. On this day No. 50020 (still un-named) took over the 1A13 0920 Hull - Kings Cross at Doncaster due to a failure of the booked traction. It later worked back on 1L12 1445 Kings Cross - Leeds. Alongside is Class 55 'Deltic' No. 55019 'Royal Highland Fusilier'.
'Hoover' at The Cross
A Class 50 at London Kings Cross is a rare sight, and this is thought to have been the only the third visit of a 'Hoover' by this time; the date is 9th June 1978. The 50s were undergoing refurbishment at Doncaster Works at the time, this putting them in position for some ECML work. On this day No. 50020 (still un-named) took over the 1A13 0920 Hull - Kings Cross at Doncaster due to a failure of the booked traction. It later worked back on 1L12 1445 Kings Cross - Leeds. Alongside is Class 55 'Deltic' No. 55019 'Royal Highland Fusilier'.