Although now allocated to York TMD 55014 (D9014) "THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON'S REGIMENT" found itself back in familiar surroundings at its former home Gateshead TMD on the 8th July 1981. The locomotive was enjoying a rare day off having arrived via the 1N12 00:05 King's Cross - Newcastle service it would not leave until the nights1A40 21:00 Newcastle - King's Cross service.