Classes 52 and 55
6th July 2007

Only experienced after they were withdrawn by BR, one thing I can say is that neither class are quiet! Top bashes? D1023 on the Severn Valley in 2002, after worrying that it was never going to get let out of the NRM again, and 55016 on Peak Rail in 2007, which clagged like a kettle!

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Class 52 D1010 on the approaches to Williton with the 1035 Bishops Lydeard - Minehead on September 1st 2001.
Class 52 D1010 on the approaches to Williton with the 1035 Bishops Lydeard - Minehead on September 1st 2001.
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D1013 leaves Wansford on October 6th 1990 with a Yarwell Mill - Peterborough working.
D1013 leaves Wansford on October 6th 1990 with a Yarwell Mill - Peterborough working.
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Whizzo D1015 climbs up the hill at Vicarage Road, just south of the now closed Hazelwell station on the Camp Hill line in Birmingham on September 1st 2007 with the
Whizzo D1015 climbs up the hill at Vicarage Road, just south of the now closed Hazelwell station on the Camp Hill line in Birmingham on September 1st 2007 with the "Alliance Cambrian Coast Express" from Swindon to Aberystwyth.
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Western D1023 rolls into Highley with a Bridgnorth - Kidderminster Town working on 5th October 2002.
Western D1023 rolls into Highley with a Bridgnorth - Kidderminster Town working on 5th October 2002.
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D1041 rolls into Ramsbottom on June 12th 1994, whilst in charge of a Rawtenstall - Bury service.
D1041 rolls into Ramsbottom on June 12th 1994, whilst in charge of a Rawtenstall - Bury service.
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D1062 at Arley on May 8th 1993 with the 1115 Kidderminster Town - Bridgnorth.
D1062 at Arley on May 8th 1993 with the 1115 Kidderminster Town - Bridgnorth.
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55009 (D9009) arrives at Arley on October 5th 2002 with a Bridgnorth - Kidderminster working.
55009 (D9009) arrives at Arley on October 5th 2002 with a Bridgnorth - Kidderminster working.
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Clagging as only a Deltic can, 55015 leaves Wansford on October 6th 1990 with a train to Peterborough.
Clagging as only a Deltic can, 55015 leaves Wansford on October 6th 1990 with a train to Peterborough.
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Deltics featured at both the 1990 and 1993 Ruislip depot open days. On May 16th 1993, 55016 (D9016) is seen in the slightly bizarre surroundings on a shuttle inside the depot.
Deltics featured at both the 1990 and 1993 Ruislip depot open days. On May 16th 1993, 55016 (D9016) is seen in the slightly bizarre surroundings on a shuttle inside the depot.
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55019, running under it's pre-TOPS number of 9019, leaves Quorn & Woodhouse on April 29th 1989 with the 1400 Loughborough Central - Rothley.
55019, running under it's pre-TOPS number of 9019, leaves Quorn & Woodhouse on April 29th 1989 with the 1400 Loughborough Central - Rothley.
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One of the more bizarre workings of 1998 was the use of a 55 on the 1126 Ramsgate - Edinburgh as far as Birmingham New Street. 55022 AKA D9000 leaves Birmingham International on July 4th.
One of the more bizarre workings of 1998 was the use of a 55 on the 1126 Ramsgate - Edinburgh as far as Birmingham New Street. 55022 AKA D9000 leaves Birmingham International on July 4th.
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