9012 - 1971

D9012 (1970).....9012 (1972)

January

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Deltic Diagrams

1 - Doncaster Works (arrive 26.09.70).
2 - Doncaster Works.
s3 - Doncaster Works.
4 - Doncaster Works.
5 - Doncaster Works.
6 - Doncaster Works.
7 - Doncaster Works.
8 - Doncaster Works.
9 - Doncaster Works.
s10 - Doncaster Works.
11 - Doncaster Works.
12 - Doncaster Works.
13 - Doncaster Works.
14 - Doncaster Works.
15 - Doncaster Works.
16 - Doncaster Works.
s17 - Doncaster Works.
18 - Doncaster Works.
19 - Doncaster Works.
20 - Doncaster Works.
21 - Doncaster Works.
22 - Released from Doncaster Works.
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s24 - 1L16 13:20 King's Cross - Bradford, to Peterborough (10 minute delay Peterborough - 252 forward).
Casualty report states: Loss in power - double check valve in air line to No.2 engine speed valve sticking and blowing through due to dirt (valve stripped & cleaned).
Driver HA Hart (King's Cross) report states: Whilst working 1L16 ex King's Cross the ETH indication light was very erratic, also the engine appeared underpowered. The ETH was switched off and steam heat applied. This made no or hardly any difference to the locomotives performance. The amp meter reading was low indicative of defective diverts, maximum attainable speed was 60 mph. Control was notified and a fresh engine supplied at Peterborough. These defects were reported in repair book but on examining the repair book three days later to find cause of failure I noted that my repair report plus all preceding reports had been torn from book. Will you please look into the removal of these pages as they are helpful in diagnosing failures.
320 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
25 - Finsbury Park TMD.
'B' exam & repairs.
26 - 1A12 08:10 Newcastle - King's Cross, to Doncaster (6 minute delay Doncaster - 1768 forward).
Casualty report states: Low power due to fuel starvation on No.2 engine and field diverts defective - loco to Doncaster Works.
To Doncaster Works - Rectification.
No.2 power unit 445 fuel starvation - the transfer pump was tested and the filter cleaned, field divert faults were also rectified.
Released from Doncaster Works.
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30 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Casualty report dated 04.02.71 states loco off exam.
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February

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Deltic Diagrams

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2 - 1A03 07:25 Leeds - King's Cross.
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4 - 1N06 07:45 King's Cross - Newcastle, to Doncaster (17 minute delay Doncaster - 1580 forward).
Casualty report states: Engine underspeed switch driver No.2 engine failed - fatigue of rubber coupling (new Metallastik coupling fitted).
5,390 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions 24.02.71: DME KX states: I understand that shortage of spares, main works have not been changing underspeed switch drive as laid down at Classified Repairs - I assume that this was the case in this instance.
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6 - 1A01 07:25 Lincoln - King's Cross.
s7 - 1E07 11:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
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12 - 1S16 08:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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s21 - 1xxx King's Cross - (via G.E.).
22 - 1N10 11:00 King's Cross - Newcastle.
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25 - Finsbury Park TMD.
'C' exam & boiler J2944 on test - satisfactory for service following removal of light scale at wash-out.
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s28 - 1S32 12:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh (5 minute delay Hitchin - via Cambridge).
Casualty report states: Overspeed tripped.
Driver A Shead report states: Overspeed occurred at Stevenage, I was unable to reset as I stopped Hitchin for pilotman diversion, so informed Control of situation. After several attempts I was able to reset overspeed at Cambridge.

March

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Deltic Diagrams

1 -  
2 - 1S42 16:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, "The Talisman". P.Ref
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5 - Finsbury Park TMD.
'B' exam.
Locomotive taken out of traffic - awaiting works attention.
Shopping proposal states: No.1 engine trace of water in lub oil, engine breathing heavy on load (governor defective). No.2 engine heavy lead content in lub oil, also trace of coolant in lub oil, engine breathing heavy. No.1 & 2 cabs to draught proof (serious complaints).
11,370 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71) 22,370 stated.
6 - To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
Power units No.1 444 trace of water in lubricating oil and breathing heavy & No.2 445 lead and coolant in lubricating oil and breathing heave - 444 replaced by 448 (ex 9017) & 445 replaced by 431 (ex 9017). Both cabs were draught proofed after serious complaints.
s7 - Released from Doncaster Works.
8 - Doncaster TMD.
'A' exam.
0B01 Doncaster - King's Cross.
1S32 12:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Doncaster (9 minute delay Doncaster - 1866 forward).
Casualty report states: No.2 engine shut down by driver due to excessive smoke omission - oil carried over and caught fire in exhaust collector drum (first working after LE run Doncaster - King's Cross). Examined by CM&EE representative and returned to traffic.
11,750 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions 14.04.71: DME KX states: This is one of the hazards of the operation of Deltic engines, and it is difficult to suggest any solution, although an instruction to always run light engine on one engine only might be helpful.
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10 - To Doncaster Works - Rectification.
Adjustments to No.2 power unit 431.
Released from Doncaster Works.
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13 - 1A34 17:40 Bradford - King's Cross.
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16 - 1A15 09:10 Newcastle - King's Cross, "The Tees-Tyne Pullman".
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27 - 1S17 10:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, "The Flying Scotsman".
s28 -  
29 - Gateshead TMD.
'A' exam.
1A32 17:00 Newcastle - King's Cross, to York (16 minute delay Durham & 13 minutes at York - 1963 assist to York, 1970 forward).
Casualty report states: Loss of power due to persistent false wheelslip indication - DME Leeds states No.5 traction motor defective.
17,800 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions 26.04.71: DME KX states: 'Loco still in trouble' - No doubt the CM&EE inspectorate will give details of the defect found and attention given in works. I would again draw attention to the amount of trouble experienced on class 55 locomotives recently due to false wheelslip indications. Please see my letter of 19.03.71 regarding locomotives 9015 & 9018. Also this same locomotive No.9012 has again been reported as suffering from false wheelslip indications over 90 mph, and it is at the moment subject of investigation by Technical Riding Inspectors.
York TMD.
Locomotive taken out of traffic - awaiting works attention.
30 - To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
Flashover damage to traction motors and both main generators - all flashover damage was repaired and No.2 traction motor was replaced.
31 - Doncaster Works.

April

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Deltic Diagrams

1 - Released from Doncaster Works.
2 - 1A29 16:25 Doncaster - King's Cross, to Peterborough (piloting 259).
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6 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Boiler J2944 on test.
7 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Boiler J2944 on test - satisfactory for service.
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10 - 1E11 12:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
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12 - King's Cross Loco. PIC
13 - 1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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16 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Casualty report dated 19.04.71 states loco off 'B' exam.
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s18 - King's Cross Loco.
'A' exam.
19 - 1A31 16:22 Harrogate - King's Cross, from Leeds, to Retford (29 minute delay Retford - 1870 forward).
Casualty report states: No.2 engine defective - piston seized  (AB 4 connecting rod through crankcase).
46,900 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71) - 29,100 since 29.03.71 and only 15 days possible service!
Conclusions 24.05.71: DME KX states: This is still an all to frequent defect with these engines. No doubt the CM&EE will follow up with BREL for full details.
20 - To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
No shopping proposal - No.2 power unit 431 replaced by 455, No.2 primary fan shaft was replaced, No.1 bogie 9000-15 received attention to swing link pins and a sheared locking plate stud was replaced.
21 - Released from Doncaster Works.
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28 - 1S16 08:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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30 - 1A35 17:05 Newcastle - King's Cross.
*9005 also credited with this move.

May

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Deltic Diagrams

1 - 1A22 11:00 Newcastle - King's Cross.
1S60 19:55 King's Cross - Aberdeen, "The Aberdonian" to Newcastle.
s2 - 1A27 10:30 Newcastle - King's Cross.
3 - New timetable period
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6 -  
7 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Casualty report dated 24.05.71 states loco off 'D' exam.
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s9 - 1N10 11:00 King's Cross - Newcastle.
Gateshead TMD.
10 - Gateshead TMD.
1A15 09:05 Newcastle - King's Cross, "The Tees-Tyne Pullman".
King's Cross Loco.
'A' exam.
Finsbury Park TMD.
Locomotive proposed for tyre turning.
11 - 1A27 13:15 Newcastle - King's Cross.
King's Cross Loco.
'A' exam.
1S66 20:20 King's Cross - Edinburgh, to York (9015 forward 12/05).
Casualty report states: short of fuel (100 gallons registered on gauge).
58,950 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions 27.05.71: DME KX states: It is accepted that this locomotive could not have been correctly fuelled before leaving King's Cross and suitable notice has been taken with the staff concerned.
12 - York TMD.
Refuelled - 700 gallons.

1S70 22:15 King's Cross - Aberdeen, "The Night Aberdonian" to Newcastle (180 forward).
Casualty report states: DME Newcastle state boiler failure at Ferryhill, unable to lift water from half full tank, suspect suction leek in standpipe from tank (for home depot attention). No repairs at Newcastle, tank filled and boiler operated normally.
59,490 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusion 27.05.71: DME KX states: The water suction system, including the internal standpipe, was specially checked at Finsbury Park on 17th May, and boiler tested, but it could not be faulted.
13 - Gateshead TMD.
1A11 08:10 Newcastle - King's Cross.
14 - 1A32 17:00 Newcastle - King's Cross.
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17 - Finsbury Park TMD.
'B' exam, boiler test & checks.
18 - 1S16 08:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, to Newcastle (1503 forward).
Casualty report states: DME Newcastle states low oil pressure No.2 engine (ESV & ERV suspected).
63,150 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions 16.06.71: DME KX states: I have checked the subsequent history of this locomotive and find that it was checked on arrival at King's Cross on 19.05.71 but could not be faulted. It then ran in service without any further reports of trouble until 22.05.71 when No.2 engine was reported as shutting down and this traced to an open circuit in No.2 engine run solenoid, which was renewed at Holbeck depot. I can only suggest therefore that this solenoid may have temporarily gone to open circuit four days earlier and was the cause of this casualty.
Gateshead TMD.
Repairs - non carried out as loco required to return home via 3E03.
3E03 21:32 Edinburgh - King's Cross, from Newcastle.
19 - King's Cross Loco.
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21 - Holbeck TMD.
'A' exam.
22 - Holbeck TMD.
Repairs - No.2 engine run solenoid renewed.
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24 - Holbeck TMD.
Allocated 1A16  - failed on depot 1781 forward. Reverser interlock switch cleaned & tested.
Casualty report states: Unable to obtain power after reversing - reverser interlock switch sticking in open position.
66,020 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
25 - Finsbury Park TMD.
'B' exam & boiler J2944 on test - light scale removed at wash out.
26 - 1E05 10:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross, "The Flying Scotsman".
1N27 18:00 King's Cross - Newcastle.
27 - 1A04 07:15 Bradford - King's Cross.
1S42 16:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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31 - 1E39 22:30 Edinburgh - King's Cross.

June

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1 - King's Cross Loco.
'A' exam.
1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, to Peterborough (9 minute delay Peterborough - 1763 forward).
Casualty report states: warning horns blowing continuously - horn valve 'O' rings blown out (horn valve 'O' rings replaced and secured with Evostick - no spare valves or 'O' rings available).
69,250 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Peterborough TMD.
2 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Casualty report dated 14.06.71 states loco off 'B' exam.
3 - 1A27 13:15 Newcastle - King's Cross.
1S66 20:20 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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10 - Finsbury Park TMD.
'A' exam.
11 - Haymarket TMD.
1E48 20:30 Aberdeen - King's Cross, "The Night Aberdonian" from Edinburgh to Newcastle (22 minute delay Newcastle - 1989 forward 12/06).
Casualty report states: Boiler not operating - DME Newcastle states burner motor fuse blown due to a short circuit on the burner motor contactor, caused by water leaking from the main steam valve dripping onto the contactor via the resistance grill.
75,290 miles since last classified repair (2.01.71).
Conclusions 22.07.71: DME KX states: suitable notice has been taken with the Finsbury Park fitter who carried out the previous examination.
12 - Gateshead TMD.
Repairs - main steam valve renewed.
1Axx Newcastle - King's Cross.
1L33 17:05 King's Cross - Harrogate, "The Yorkshire Pullman".
s13 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Locomotive taken out of traffic - awaiting works attention.
Shopping proposal states: both power units coolant in sump (suspect liner seals).
To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
Power units No.1 448 & No.2 455 both suffering coolant in sump - 448 replaced by 404 & 455 replaced by 450, lub oil tank and radiators cleaned and refitted - locomotive load tested and graphed.
14 - Doncaster Works.
15 - Doncaster Works.
16 - Doncaster Works.
17 - Doncaster Works.
18 - Released from Doncaster Works.
1S79 23:35 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
19 - Haymarket TMD.
1E11 12:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
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22 - 1N25 17:00 King's Cross - Newcastle, "The Tees-Tyne Pullman".
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25 - 1L03 07:55 King's Cross - Bradford.
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s27 -  
28 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Casualty report dated 30.06.71 states loco off 'B' exam.
29 - King's Cross Loco.
1S77 23:10 King's Cross - Edinburgh, "The Night Capitals" to Newcastle (1513 forward 30/06).
Casualty report states: No.2 overspeed trip operated at Ferryhill - cause not apparent.
82,050 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions 02.08.71: DME KX states: Following this casualty the locomotive remained in traffic for several days without any further repeats of overspeed tripping. However, it became in casualty again on 8th July with the same trouble. Following further investigation after this the Martinair cylinder was changed and the defective component forwarded for inspection under the 'Red Label' procedure. In view of the amount of trouble experienced with this item I consider that the standard of main works examination and repair must be suspect and I await the inspection report with interest.
30 - Gateshead TMD.
repairs - No.2 engine overspeed trip reset & engine tested satisfactorily.
1A15 09:05 Newcastle - King's Cross, "The Tees-Tyne Pullman".
1Lxx King's Cross - Leeds.
1A41 21:24 Bradford - King's Cross.

July

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1 - 1A27 13:15 Newcastle - King's Cross.
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3 - 1E05 10:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross, "The Flying Scotsman".
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6 - 1E05 10:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross, "The Flying Scotsman".
Finsbury Park TMD.
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8 - 1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, to Peterborough (8 minute delay Peterborough - 1103 forward).
Casualty report states: Overspeed trip operated No.2 engine - Martinair cylinder defective.
86,520 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions 05.10.71: DME KX states: This locomotive was accompanied in service the following day by the CM&EE's Chief Inspector, Mr. Edwards, who reported that No.2 engine Martinair tripped on route with the engine on only part power and that this was apparently due to the crosshead being worn and fretting.
9 - locomotive was accompanied in service  by the CM&EE's Chief Inspector, Mr. Edwards, see above casualty.
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12 - 1A07 07:35 Newcastle - King's Cross.
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15 - 1S32 12:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
Haymarket TMD.
1E42 19:15 Aberdeen - King's Cross, from Edinburgh.
16 - 1S70 22:15 King's Cross - Aberdeen, "The Night Aberdonian" to Peterborough (11 minute delay Peterborough - 1103 forward).
Casualty report states: Defective boiler - secondman states low water light bright and water pump air locked).
89,380 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions 05.10.71: DME KX states: I have checked the subsequent history of this locomotive and can find no record of any further similar trouble which would explain this casualty.
17 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Repairs - boiler water pump bled & boiler tested for one hour without trouble.
1S32 12:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
Haymarket TMD.
1E42 19:10 Aberdeen - King's Cross, from Edinburgh.
s18 - 1L16 13:15 King's Cross - Bradford.
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22 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Boiler J2944 on test - satisfactory for service.
23 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Shopping proposal dated 29.07.71 states loco off 500-600 hrs exam.
24 - 1S16 08:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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26 - 1A21 11:50 Bradford - King's Cross.
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28 - Finsbury Park TMD.
29 - 1N00 01:00 King's Cross - Newcastle, to Doncaster (5 minute delay Grantham & 9 minutes at Doncaster - 1510 forward).
Casualty report states: Flashover damage to main generator - CM&EE staff investigated and found No.1 main generator contaminated with lub oil from load regulator leak (loco taken out of traffic for works attention).
95,340 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Doncaster station (north bay). P.Ref
Awaiting works.
To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
No.1 main generator to earth & No.2 main generator to clean and all traction motors to be examined - both main generators and No.3 traction motor was replaced.
30 - Doncaster Works.
31 - Doncaster Works.

August

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s1 - Doncaster Works.
2 - Doncaster Works.
3 - Doncaster Works.
4 - Released from Doncaster Works.
1A29 16:25 Doncaster - King's Cross, to Peterborough (piloting 352).
5 - 1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, to Newcastle (2 minute delay Newcastle - 199 forward).
Casualty report states: DME Newcastle states loss of power - No.1 and 2 main generators flashed over. No.2 main generator brush box insulator shattered and remaining insulators blackened, two arc horns on each burnt off.
97,110 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Gateshead TMD.
Repairs No.2 main generator Insulator renewed, flashover damage and arc horns on both main generators renewed.
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9 - 1L22 15:55 King's Cross - Harrogate, to Leeds.
10 - 1A31 16:22 Harrogate - King's Cross.
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14 - 1S47 07:55 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
Haymarket TMD.
1E25 16:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
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17 - 1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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20 - Gateshead TMD.
Locomotive taken out of traffic - awaiting works attention.
Shopping proposal states: derailment damage - all axles to ultra-sonic test, bogies to check for correct alignment & fire bottles to renew.
21 - To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
All axles to undergo ultrasonic test after derailment damage, bogies to be checked for correct alignment and fire bottles to renew - the main steam pipe was repaired and bogies No.1 9000-15 & No.2 9000-16 had
derailment damage repaired.
s22 - Doncaster Works.
23 - Doncaster Works.
24 - Doncaster Works.
25 - Doncaster Works.
26 - Released from Doncaster Works.
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September

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1 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Casualty report dated 07.09.71 states loco off 'D' exam.
2 - 1A32 17:00 Newcastle - King's Cross.
3 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Locomotive proposed for tyre turning.
1Sxx King's Cross - Edinburgh.
Haymarket TMD.
'A' exam.
1E48 20:30 Aberdeen - King's Cross, "The Night Aberdonian" from Edinburgh to Newcastle (4 minute delay Newcastle - 1998 forward 04/09).
Casualty report states: DME Newcastle states Mobrey feed water float switch stuck due to sediment.
110,360 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions: 07.09.71 DME KX states: The feed water regulator float chamber should be blown down as part of the secondman's duties so there is an element of mismanagement contributing to this casualty. It is noted, however, that the Mobrey switches had received MP11 examination attention three days earlier so this casualty is also being taken up with the boilersmith concerned.
4 - Gateshead TMD.
Repairs - Mobrey float switch chamber cleaned and boiler tested satisfactorily.
1A11 08:10 Newcastle - King's Cross.
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11 - 1S17 10:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
Haymarket TMD.
1E42 19:10 Aberdeen - King's Cross, from Edinburgh.
s12 - Finsbury Park TMD.
0D01 Finsbury Park - Doncaster (noted Peterborough 15:45).  PIC
Doncaster TMD.
Tyre Turning.
13 - Doncaster TMD.
'A' exam.
14 - 1E25 16:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
15 - Finsbury Park TMD.
16 - 1A21 11:50 Bradford - King's Cross, from Leeds (10 minute delay between Peterborough & Hines).
Casualty report states: Flashover on No.1 main generator - fracture of flash point set bolt resulting in bolt head falling onto and scoring commutator.
116,080 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions: 13.10.71 DME KX states: The set screw concerned had been fitted at Finsbury Park Depot only the previous day. Disciplinary action has been taken against the electrician concerned.
Finsbury Park TMD.
Locomotive take out of traffic - awaiting works attention.
Shopping proposal states: No.1 main generator commutator damaged by object and groove cut in commutator, suspect earth leakage on No.2 main generator or No.s 1, 2 & 3 traction motors. No.1 engine full load revs 1038, idling 490, these to adjust. No.2 engine idling speed only 445 giving only 765 volts on ETH, this to adjust - loco light engine on No.2 engine only.
Mileage was stated as 114,500, slightly less than that stated on casualty report.
17 - To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
Power units No.1 404 revs to adjust and No.1 main generator commutator damaged and badly scored & No.2 450 revs to adjust and suspected earth leakage on No.2 main generator or traction motors - all necessary repairs were carried out, No.1 main generator and No.s 1 & 5 traction motors were replaced.
18 - Doncaster Works.
s19 - Doncaster Works.
20 - Doncaster Works.
21 - Released from Doncaster Works.
22 - Doncaster TMD.
Tyre Turning - No.3 wheelset scaling.
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24 - 1E43 23:30 Edinburgh - King's Cross, "The Night Scotsman".
25 - King's Cross Loco.
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30 - Finsbury Park TMD.
'B' exam & boiler J2944 on test - satisfactory for service.

October

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2 - 1E01 08:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
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6 - King's Cross Loco.
'A' exam.
7 - 1A21 11:50 Bradford - King's Cross, from Leeds (5 minute delay Corby & 5 minutes at Peterborough).
Casualty report states: No.2 engine shut down - temporary high water temperature or loss of coolant (cooling system topped up and engine restarted).
Driver Hewitt (Holbeck) reports: No.2 engine stopped as we passed Grantham due to high water temperature. Secondman did not know where pump was, so kept going to see if it would cool down whilst running, but this did not happen. Stopped at Corby to use pump myself but still would not start, asked signalman to have fresh loco at Peterborough. Engine started after Corby but had to stop Peterborough due to having fresh loco ready. Told them I did not require it, we had no more trouble and only two minutes late into King's Cross.
122,480 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions: 03.11.71 DME KX states: The delay between Corby & Peterborough would have been avoided if secondman had known how to use the emergency pump, as arrival at King's Cross was only two minutes late this casualty should be cancelled.
8 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Shopping proposal dated 26.10.71 states loco off 'B' exam.
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s10 - 1A16 10:20 Bradford - King's Cross.
11 - Haymarket TMD.
'A' exam.
1E11 12:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross, to York (7 minute delay between Northallerton & York - 1108 forward).
Casualty report states: No.2 engine cutting out - low coolant (No.2 radiator fan clutch slipping).
123,350 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions: 30.11.71 DME KX states: A check on this locomotives history reveals that there had been previous trouble due to suspected fan clutch slip, and the shoes had to be cleaned and refitted. It would appear therefore that there may have been leakage from the gearbox and that cleaning the clutch shoes was not sufficient to prevent further trouble.
York TMD.
Repairs-No.2 radiator clutch and housing renewed.
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19 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Casualty report dated 25.10.71 states loco off 'C' exam.
20 - 1N27 18:00 King's Cross - Newcastle.
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22 - King's Cross Loco.
'A' exam.
1S42 16:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, to Newcastle (3 minute delay Tursdale and 25 minutes at Newcastle - 1518 forward).
Casualty report states: brake dragging - No.1 left side leading top hanger bolt missing.
126,190 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions: 30.11.71 DME KX states: This is not a bolt which is normally removed during depot maintenance. This casualty and the importance of checking for security has been brought to the attention of all concerned and particularly to the fitter who carried out the previous 'A' examination.
Gateshead TMD.
Repairs - No.1 left side leading top hanger bolt renewed.
23 - Gateshead TMD.
1A11 08:10 Newcastle - King's Cross, to Doncaster (9002 forward).
0Z03.
4Z03 (car flats - noted Peterborough 15:43). PIC
(Finsbury Park TMD).
s24 - (Finsbury Park TMD).
25 - (Finsbury Park TMD).
26 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Locomotive proposed for classified repair - persistently flashing over.
27 - (Finsbury Park TMD).
28 - (Finsbury Park TMD).
29 - Finsbury Park TMD.
'B' exam.
30 -  
s31 - 1A16 10:20 Bradford - King's Cross.

November

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1 - 1L13 11:30 King's Cross - Harrogate.
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4 - Finsbury Park TMD.
'A' exam - Load regulator contacts adjusted.
1S70 22:15 King's Cross - Aberdeen, "The Night Aberdonian" to Newcastle (17 minute delay in Copenhagen Tunnel - 1993 forward 05/11).
Casualty report states: Power surging - suspect field divert contactors coming in and dropping out (No.1 engine hunting badly due to suspect governor defective).
129,590 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
Conclusions: 30.11.71 DME KX states: After changing the governor the locomotive was checked in traffic on 9th November when it was found that there was no fuel delivery from No.1 engine 'A' bank fuel pumps. The locomotive was therefore sent to works for attention.
5 - Gateshead TMD.
Repairs - No.1 engine governor changed (may have been at Finsbury Park).
6 - (Finsbury Park TMD).
s7 - (Finsbury Park TMD).
8 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Shopping proposal dated 09.11.71 states loco off 'B' exam.
9 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Locomotive taken out of traffic - awaiting works attention.
Shopping proposal states: No.1 engine A bank cam box not being driven - to works track speed on No.2 engine only.
130,000 miles since last classified repair (22.01.71).
10 - To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
No.1 power unit 404 'A' bank fuel camshaft not being driven - 'A' bank camshaft was replaced.
11 - Released from Doncaster Works.
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s14 - 1S17 10:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
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17 - To Doncaster Works - Light repair (proposed 26.10.71).
Persistent flashovers - power units No.1 404 & No.2 450 were given Light repairs, bogies No.1 9000-15 replaced by 9000-11 & No.2 9000-16 replaced by 9000-12 and boiler 1488/J2944 was given an Unclassified repair. The body was given a Light repair and all flashover damage was repaired.
18 - Doncaster Works.
19 - Doncaster Works.
20 - Doncaster Works.
s21 - Doncaster Works.
22 - Doncaster Works.
23 - Doncaster Works.
24 - Doncaster Works.
25 - Released from Doncaster Works.
Condition of loco following Classified repair report states: No.2 end wipers out of adjustment.
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27 - 1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
s28 - Condition of loco following Classified repair report states: Nut missing on WWC conduit between ETH sockets. No.1 engine lub oil scavenge filter cover insecure.
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December

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6 - Condition of loco following Classified repair report states: No.1 drivers side window catch adrift.
1A01 07:25 Lincoln - King's Cross.
7 - Condition of loco following Classified repair report states: No.2 secondman's side door jammed.
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9 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Condition of loco following Classified repair report states: Flashover to both main generators, No.2 end R/H/S shock absorber bushes missing & L/H/S nut slack - No.1 main generator 7 o'clock brush box and flash bar replaced & No.2 main generator 9 o'clock flash bar, brush box and insulator replaced.
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s12 - 1S32 12:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
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14 - 1S17 10:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, "The Flying Scotsman".
15 - 1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
16 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Condition of loco following Classified repair report states: No.1 engine governor changed (loading characteristics all wrong).
17 - 1L13 11:30 King's Cross - Harrogate.
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20 - 1N10 11:00 King's Cross - Newcastle.
Gateshead TMD.
1A32 17:00 Newcastle - King's Cross.
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22 - 1L22 15:55 King's Cross - Harrogate.
23 - 1L34 17:30 King’s Cross - Bradford.
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25 - No service.
s26 - 1S60 19:56 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
27 - Haymarket TMD.
1E01 08:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
1S42 16:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
28 - 1N18 18:00 King's Cross - Newcastle.
29 - 1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
30 - Condition of loco following Classified repair report states: No.1 engine C bank manifold drain blocked, No.2 fan clutch adjusted.
1A32 17:00 Newcastle - King's Cross.
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