0995 - Photo: Paul Bettany.
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Present at Doncaster Works on Sunday 17th February 1980, following a power unit swap, was pioneer production Deltic 55022 (D9000) "ROYAL SCOTS GREY". The locomotive had arrived for attention on 15th February...


0994 - Photo: Paul Bettany.
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...55022 is seen alongside new-build 56074 in front of the weigh house at Doncaster Works on 17th February 1980. 55022's No.1 power unit (409) was  dephased and had been replaced by unit No. 425 - the locomotive was released back to traffic the following day...


0510 - Photo: Paul Bettany.

...55022 (D9000) "ROYAL SCOTS GREY" is seen alongside new-build 56074, later named "KELLINGLEY COLLIERY", which was fitted with cab mounted flashing beacons for use when in power station grounds. 56074 also saw use based in France on LGV Est line construction duties. The pair are seen in front of the weigh house at Doncaster Works on 17th February 1980.

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