The old order changeth. Until 2015 the Heysham flasks were almost exclusively hauled by EE Class 20s and Class 37s. The Class 20s were retired first and now modern traction is taking over these workings. Brand new 68029 brings up the rear of a single flask train as it enters the Heysham branch on 29th June 2017. What looks like fogging on the image is actually a surprisingly smoky acceleration from lead loco 68022.
Location: Morecambe
Original line: Heysham Harbour Branch (Midland Railway)
Photographer: Mark Bartlett
Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett
Date: 29/06/2017
Image number: 59816