A weekday afternoon spent on the ECML at Portobello East Junction in 1970 was almost guaranteed to produce a good crop of Claytons - here No. D8565 runs light engine along the up slow line, no doubt heading for Millerhill. The chimney of Portobello power station is smoking away lustily in the background.
Location: Portobello East Junction
Original line: North British Railway
Photographer: Bill Jamieson
Contact photographer: Bill Jamieson
Date: 25/02/1970
Image number: 40444
Tags: Beyer, Peacock and Co Bo-Bo Class 17 Clayton Clayton Equipment Company Diesel-electric Type 1