55018 - 1975

9018/55018 (1974).....55018 (1976)

January

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1 - Doncaster Works (arrive 11.11.74).
2 - Doncaster Works.
3 - Doncaster Works.
4 - Doncaster Works.
s5 - Doncaster Works.
6 - Doncaster Works.
7 - Doncaster Works.
8 - Doncaster Works.
9 - Doncaster Works.
10 - Doncaster Works.
11 - Doncaster Works.
s12 - Doncaster Works.
13 - Doncaster Works.
14 - Doncaster Works.
15 - Doncaster Works.
16 - Doncaster Works.
17 - Doncaster Works.
18 - Doncaster Works.
s19 - Doncaster Works.
20 - Doncaster Works.
21 - Doncaster Works.
22 - Doncaster Works.
23 - Doncaster Works.
24 - Doncaster Works.
25 - Doncaster Works.
s26 - Doncaster Works.
27 - Doncaster Works.
28 - Doncaster Works.
29 - Doncaster Works.
30 - Doncaster Works.
31 - Doncaster Works.

February

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1 - Doncaster Works.
s2 - Doncaster Works.
3 - Doncaster Works.
4 - Doncaster Works.
5 - Doncaster Works.
6 - Doncaster Works.
7 - Doncaster Works.
8 - Doncaster Works.
s9 - Doncaster Works.
10 - Doncaster Works.
11 - Doncaster Works.
12 - Doncaster Works.
13 - Doncaster Works.
14 - Doncaster Works.
15 - Doncaster Works.
s16 - Doncaster Works.
17 - Doncaster Works.
18 - Doncaster Works.
19 - Doncaster Works.
20 - Doncaster Works.
21 - Doncaster Works.
22 - Doncaster Works.
s23 - Doncaster Works.
24 - Doncaster Works.
25 - Doncaster Works.
26 - Doncaster Works.
27 - Doncaster Works.
28 - Doncaster Works.

March

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1 - Doncaster Works.
s2 - Doncaster Works.
3 - Doncaster Works.
4 - Doncaster Works.
5 - Doncaster Works.
6 - Doncaster Works.
7 - Doncaster Works.
8 - Doncaster Works.
s9 - Doncaster Works.
10 - Doncaster Works.
11 - Doncaster Works.
12 - Doncaster Works.
13 - Doncaster Works.
14 - Doncaster Works.
15 - Doncaster Works.
s16 - Doncaster Works.
17 - Doncaster Works.
18 - Doncaster Works.
19 - Doncaster Works.
20 - Doncaster Works.
21 - Released from Doncaster Works.

Haymarket TMD.
1E35 20:20 Edinburgh - King's Cross, to Doncaster (47175 forward 22/03).
Casualty report states: boiler defect - two inch crane coupling in main steam pipe uncoupled.
672 miles since last classified repair (21.03.75).
Conclusions: 03.04.75 DME KX states: I would draw attention firstly to the fact that this locomotive
had been released from Classified Repair less than two days earlier, and secondly the booking on the
CM&EE's ex Works Riding Report dated 20th March stating: "Steam leaking from crane coupling".
No doubt the CM&EE will take up with BREL.
22 - Doncaster TMD.
Repairs - boiler steam pipe re-coupled.
0B01 Doncaster - King's Cross (noted Peterborough 16:03).
s23 -
24 - 1E11 08:55 Aberdeen - King's Cross, from Edinburgh.
25 -
26 -
27 - 1E11 08:55 Aberdeen - King's Cross, from Edinburgh.
28 - 1A27 14:10 Newcastle - King's Cross.
29 - 1E11 08:55 Aberdeen - King's Cross, from Edinburgh.
s30 -
31 -

April

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1 -
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5 - 1E05 10:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross, "The Flying Scotsman".
1N27 18:00 King's Cross - Newcastle.
Gateshead TMD.
s6 - Gateshead TMD.
1A15 08:40 Newcastle - King's Cross (via Cambridge).
7 - 1A02 06:45 Hull - King's Cross, "The Hull Pullman".
1N10 11:00 King's Cross - Newcastle (15 minute delay Darlington - 31138 assist forward).
Casualty report states: shortage of fuel.
Conclusions: 25.04.75 DME KX states: The locomotive worked up to King's Cross on 1A02 from Hull,
on account of the acute shortage of power it was 'run-round' for 1N10. The fuel quantity was checked
(450 gallons and Regional Control advised locomotive a potential failure.
Gateshead TMD.
Refuelled - 750 gallons.
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9 -  
10 - 1A15 09:12 Newcastle - King's Cross, "The Tees-Tyne Pullman".
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s13 - 1S42 16:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, to Doncaster (delayed Yaxley Crossing - unknown what went forward).
Casualty report states: fuel leak.
Letter dated 25.04.75 from DME Doncaster to DME KX states: Further to my letter of 16th April
1975: Driver Lister has been seen and states he does not know where the impact occurred. He first
noticed the fuel leak when he stopped at Yaxley Crossing to collect information concerning the
passing of signals associated with the current re-signalling work, although he is sure that the
locomotive was in good order at King's Cross. He does not recall running over any obstructions or
hearing any loud knocks en-route from London.
14 - Doncaster TMD.
Repairs - fuel tank leak.
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16 - 1S77 23:15 King's Cross - Aberdeen, "The Night Capitals" to Newcastle (16 min delay Newcastle - 55019 fwd 17/04).
Casualty report states: No.1 engine piston through crankcase.
15,700 miles since last classified repair (21.03.75).
17 - Gateshead TMD.
Locomotive taken out of traffic - to works on one power unit only.
0L01 Gateshead - York.
York TMD.
0D01 York - Doncaster.
To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
No.1 power unit  409 crankcase fractured - 409 replaced by 450, 'L2' bodyside window was repaired, No.
end lubricating oil tank cleaned and No.1 radiator fan clutch was renewed.
18 - Doncaster Works.
19 - Released from Doncaster Works.
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May

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5 - New timetable period
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8 - Holbeck TMD.
'A' exam.
1Axx Leeds - King's Cross.
King's Cross Loco.
1S67 17:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, to York (24 minute delay York - 47528 forward).
Casualty report states: No.2 exhaust lagging on fire - No.2 drum tank joint blown out and
oil leaking into lagging.
26,960 miles since last classified repair (21.03.75).
Conclusions: 22.05.75 DME KX states: I note that at the time of this casualty the locomotive
had worked the maximum number of working days towards its first 'C' examination after
Classified Repair - it is difficult therefore to hold either Main Works or Depot staff at fault.
York TMD.
Repairs - No.2 exhaust drum joint remade and lagging renewed.
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s11 - 1S17 10:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
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13 - 1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
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23 - 1S17 10:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, "The Flying Scotsman". P.Ref
24 -  
s25 - 1E13 11:40 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
26 - 1S66 20:15 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
27 - Haymarket TMD.
1E05 09:45 Edinburgh - King's Cross, "The Flying Scotsman".
(1L34 18:04 King's Cross - Bradford).
28 - 1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
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30 - 1E25 16:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross, "The Talisman".
31 - 1A22 10:47 Newcastle - King's Cross.
1L37 19:40 King's Cross - Leeds.

June

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s1 - 1A16 10:00 Bradford - King's Cross (via Featherstone).
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5 - 1E13 12:40 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
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10 - 1E17 10:30 Aberdeen - King's Cross, "The Aberdonian" from Edinburgh.
11 -  
12 - 1L13 11:25 King's Cross - Harrogate. P.Ref
13 - 1E22 11:30 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
1S60 20:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
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20 - Report states: Up service noted Peterborough 19:32.
1E21 14:50 Edin - KX due KX 20:37.
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27 - 1S60 20:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
28 - Haymarket TMD.
1E13 12:45 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
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July

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1 -  
2 - 1A41 21:20 Bradford - King's Cross.
3 -  
4 -  
5 - 1E05 09:55 Edinburgh - King's Cross, "The Flying Scotsman".
s6 -  
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9 - 1S16 08:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
1E21 14:50 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
10 - 1S16 08:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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16 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Casualty report dated 04.08.75 states loco off 'B' exam.
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23 - 1L20 14:20 King's Cross - Leeds.
1A41 21:20 Bradford - King's Cross (via Featherstone).
24 -  
25 - 1S32 12:10 King's Cross - Aberdeen, "The Aberdonian" to Edinburgh.
26 -  
s27 - 1S17 10:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
28 - 1S16 08:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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31 - 1N42 23:55 King's Cross - Newcastle.

August

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1 - 1A29 14:35 Newcastle - King's Cross.
2 - 1S42 16:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, "The Talisman" to Newcastle (6 minute delay Newcastle - 47544 forward).
Casualty report states: No.1 engine low coolant - coolant header tank empty.
80,790 miles since last classified repair (21.03.75).
Conclusions: 22.08.75 DME KX states: Following further troubles with No.1 engine the low water
Mowbray switch was found defective, in addition the radiators were changed on 12th August.
Gateshead TMD.
No.1 engine cooling system topped up & checked for leaks - non found.
s3 -  
4 - 1S16 08:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
Haymarket TMD.
1E26 17:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
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12 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Repairs - radiators exchanged.
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19 - 1S21 11:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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s24 - 1E43 20:15 Aberdeen - King's Cross, from Edinburgh.
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September

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1 -  
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3 - 1S17 10:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, "The Flying Scotsman".
4 - 1S12 07:45 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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8 - Haymarket TMD.
1E48 21:15 Aberdeen - King's Cross, "The Night Aberdonian" from Edinburgh to Newcastle (9 minute delay
Newcastle - 47431 forward 09/09).
Casualty report states: boiler defect - low water Mowbray float sticking.
Conclusions: 23.10.75 DME KX states: Since the all round improvements made some years ago in
the treatment of water supplied on the East Coast Main Line failures of the type above have been
most unusual. However, for a few days prior to this casualty locomotives had been receiving
untreated water in King's Cross Passenger Loco due to a water main failure & I would suggest
that this coupled with slackness in applying the boiler blow down procedure by operating staff had
a direct bearing on this incident.
9 - Gateshead TMD.
Repairs - low water Mowbray cleaned out, float freed & boiler cyclic tested (no other fault apparent).
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s14 -  
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16 - 1E01 07:55 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
17 -  
18 - 1S16 08:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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s21 -  
22 - To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
No.2 power unit 452 crankcase mounting broken away - 452 replaced by 456 and No.4 traction motor
nose suspension plate was replaced.
23 - Doncaster Works.
24 - Doncaster Works.
25 - Doncaster Works.
26 - Doncaster Works.
27 - Doncaster Works.
s28 - Doncaster Works.
29 - Doncaster Works.
30 - Released from Doncaster Works.
Doncaster TMD.
Tyre turning.

October

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25 - 1E17 10:40 Aberdeen - King's Cross, "The Aberdonian" from Edinburgh.
Also credited as 1E13 from Newcastle.
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29 - 1S67 17:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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31 - 1N08 09:00 King's Cross - Newcastle.
Gateshead TMD.
1A40 20:25 Newcastle - King's Cross.

November

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1 - 1S17 10:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh, "The Flying Scotsman".
s2 -  
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4 - 1E26 17:00 Edinburgh - King's Cross.
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8 - 1S21 11:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
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15 - Haymarket TMD.
0E17 Haymarket - Inverkeithing.
1E17 10:40 Aberdeen - King's Cross, "The Aberdonian" from Inverkeithing (assisting 47407 to Edinburgh).
s16 - 1A20 10:30 Newcastle - King's Cross.
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December

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1 - 1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen, to Edinburgh.
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10 - Finsbury Park TMD.
Casualty report dated 06.02.76 states loco off 'C' exam.
11 - 1A08 08:30 Leeds - King's Cross.
12 -  
13 - 1S16 08:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
s14 -  
15 -  
16 - To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
No.1 power unit 450 aerating and priming pump lubricating oil pipe burst - 450 replaced by 433.
17 - Doncaster Works.
18 - Released from Doncaster Works.
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24 - 1E05 09:45 Edinburgh - King's Cross, "The Flying Scotsman".
1N27 18:00 King's Cross - Newcastle, "The Newcastle Executive".
Gateshead TMD. 
25 - Gateshead TMD.
26 - Gateshead TMD.
27 - Gateshead TMD.
1A07 07:20 Newcastle - King's Cross.
1S35 14:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh.
s28 -  
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30 - 1L20 14:20 King's Cross - Leeds.
31 - To Doncaster Works - Unclassified repair.
No.2 power unit 456 'BC' crankcase fractured (suspected due to damper bearing dropped) - 456 replaced
by 419.

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