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As the end of 1980 drew nearer followers of the Deltics knew one
more of the class was scheduled to be withdrawn. Two locomotives
were both due intermediate overhauls and it was certain one of
these would be the candidate - 55003 (D9003) "MELD"
and 55010 (D9010) "THE KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERER"
were both awaiting the call to works, for extremely
different reasons.
Here the poor external condition of 55010 is seen whilst waiting
departure from Cleethorpes with the 1A21 13:13 service for King's
Cross on the 18th August 1980. As it happened No.10 would work a
few more services before her call to works for repair ten days on
the 28th - 55003 would soldier on to the end of the year until
withdrawal on the 30th December.
