45144,races through Kirkby Stephen with the 15.37 Carlisle - Leeds.30 March 83

40183, coasts through Ferryhill with the Haverton Hill to Leith ammonia tanks.12 May 82

On the 27 May 1982,the captain of HMS Illustrious was invited to unveil the ships plaque,at Gateshead MPD on her namesake class 50.Here 50037 with captain on board runs through Gateshead station on a circular trip over the Tyne bridges.The loco was suitably spruced up by Gateshead depot staff.

Journey's end, 50009,(nearest) & 50038 await their release from the buffers at Paddington on 3 Aug 83

A light load for 50037 as she stands at Exeter in the early hours of 6 Aug 83

50009,rests at the buffer stops at Paddington, her days work complete. 3 Aug 83

50038,prepares to leave Paddington with a west bound newspaper working. 3 Aug 83

50019,at Paddington awaits departure with an ECS working to Old Oak Common. 3 Aug 83

50025,Bursts out of Parsons tunnel with a Liverpool - Penzance service. 6 Aug 83

In typical British summer light, DULL !, 50050 slows for Teignmouth with a Plymouth to Paddington relief.6 Aug 83

50047 at Paddington, waits patiently as the parcel filled Brutes are loaded onto her train.3 Aug 83

50029 charges through Dawlish Warren with a Oxford - Plymouth service. 6 Aug 83

40076, at the head of the Heaton to Redbank vans at Sunderland Bridge.Oct 82

50004,awaits her departure from Exeter with the Night Riviera.6 Aug 83

holiday makers watch as ex works 50027 exits Teignmouth station with a Penzance - Liverpool service.6-8-83

50047 approaches Teignmouth with a Paignton - Glasgow service.6-8-83

Terrible twins,25185 & 25189 struggle up Greenholme with a Winsford to Mossend salt train.10 Aug 83

50019, Takes a rest at Exeter with a westbound postal service.6 Aug 83

Glorious days on the S&C with 31276 powering the 16.35 Carlisle to Leeds.12 Aug 83

The little lad skips along the platform to meet 31404 at Appleby with the 15.37 Carlisle to Leeds.15 April 83

50021,prepares to leave Reading with an Oxford - Paddington service.2 Aug 83