This is an unusual working The express diesel ran on a freight contract in 2011.
Train carries Biomass
The train is crossing the trestle carrying biomass from Newcastle to Lynemouth power station
Due to locomotive shortages GBRF hired in preserved Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey to work the short trip working from Cambois inport terminal to the Aluminium plant at Lynemouth. Very rare working... (more)
A class 55 being used hauling tanks in 2011 was never a thought at the start of the year but due to GBRf's class 66/7's being used on other dutys around the United Kingdom lead to 55022 ''Royal Sc... (more)
55022 passes Winning Crossing with 6N51 Lynemouth to North Blyth empty Alcan tanks.
55022 departs North Blyth Alcan terminal with the first of the days trip workings to and from Lynemouth. 6N58 0530 North Blyth - Lynemouth