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55009 (D9009) "ALYCIDON" passes Selby Street, on the
outskirts of Hull, as it power south with the 1A18 12:34 Hull - King's Cross
service on the 24th May 1980.
The loco would suffer a fire at Welwyn Garden City and had to be aided into
King's Cross by 31405. 55009 was dispatched to home depot Finsbury Park for
repairs, however, it was deemed beyond the depot's capabilities and sent to
Doncaster for repairs on the 30th May. It was back in traffic on the 12th
June following various repairs including a power unit exchange.