
A classic Deltic pose at Newcastle - 55015 (D9015) "TULYAR"
waits departure with the 1S21 11:00 King's Cross - Edinburgh
on the 24th April 1978. This was the date that 55020 (D9020) "NIMBUS"
departed Gateshead depot for Doncaster Works, having been a
source of spares at Gateshead whilst 'The Plant' was closed due
to industrial action.
Photo courtesy of Paul Gildersleve.