2959 - Photo: © 2013 - 53A Models of Hull Collection (D R Vickers).

With the decision made to scrap both 55001 (D9001) "ST. PADDY" and 55020 (D9020) "NIMBUS" both locos are seen in the early stages of dismantling at Doncaster Works on the 21st December 1979...



2991 - Photo: © 2013 - 53A Models of Hull Collection (D R Vickers).

...55001 (D9001) "ST. PADDY" and 55020 (D9020) "NIMBUS" were out of service, at Doncaster Works, between 1978 and 1979 awaiting power units that never became available. Both locomotives were scrapped during early 1980.

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