3675 - Photo: Kevin Connolly.

What may have been a loco requirement in the capital, or indeed nothing more than a faulty speedometer, 55017 (D9017) "THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY" was piloted from Leeds to King's Cross, on the 10th May 1974, whilst in charge of the 1A16 09:52 Harrogate - King's Cross "The Yorkshire Pullman" service...



3674 - Photo: Kevin Connolly.

...Having been released from the stock of the 1A16 09:52 Harrogate - King's Cross "The Yorkshire Pullman"  service 55017 (D9017) "THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY" and 45011 make their way to either Finsbury Park or King's Cross loco for servicing on the 10th May 1974.
Whatever the reason for the class 45 to be attached 55017 was okay to head north later in the day to Newcastle....



3351 - Photo: Keith Halton.

55017 (D9017) "THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY" approaches Peterborough at speed, with the 1N25 17:00 King's Cross - Newcastle "The Tees-Tyne Pullman" service, on the 10th May 1974.

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