Colas Rail operated, Turkish built, General Electric Class 70 70801 heads north towards Thirsk on 24 March 2021 with the empty bogie cement tanks on the return working to Oxwellmains cement works, from Hunslet East Yard, Leeds sited on the branch running from opposite Neville Hill TMD. This loco was initially brought to the UK as a demonstrator loco, with the running number 70999!, until renumbered when purchased by Colas who also ordered a further 16No new North American built versions.
Location: Sessay (former)
Original line: Great North of England Railway
Photographer: David Pesterfield
Contact photographer: David Pesterfield
Date: 24/03/2021
Image number: 76403