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Notable Workings - Friday 4 January 2008
* 5Z91 11.15 Bombardier Derby - Laira - 66726 + 6336, 41147, 41186, 42098, 42258, 42262, 42254, 44000, 57xx
* The final two unrefurbished FGW Class 43s Nos. 43002 and 43003 were hauled as 5Z86 10.36 Landore - Brush Loughborough, motive power was provided by Cotswold No. 47237
* 37515 working light from Grangwmouth to Inverness was involved in a serious crossing accident at Whitemoss Crossing between Gleneagles and Perth. The loco hit a truck and trailer on the crossing and sustained serious front end damage. The DRS driver was sadly injured and taken to hospital
* Due to the failure of the Class 325 units, the Warrington to Willesden PRDC Royal Mail train formed of sets 325001/008/011 was hauled south by 57311
* The 15.00 Millbrook - Coatbridge was powered by 66587, 66501 and 57003 (The 57 was removed at Crewe Basford Hall)
* Following yesterdays delivery run from Eastleigh Works to Tonbridge of four GLV de-icing vans, three were returned to Eastleigh Works today as the 10.50 Tonbridge - Eastleigh powered by 73212. It is understood a number of issues need to be rectified before the vehicles can be used

 

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