On the night of 25th September 1981 55021 (D9021) "ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDER" stands majestic within the cathedral setting of York train shed with the 1S60 20:00 King's Cross - Aberdeen service. 55021 would take the train as far as Newcastle and would return later the following morning having re-engined the 1E43 20:35 Aberdeen - King's Cross at Newcastle.