JL - 11.10.18 60039 6E97 Kirkby Thore - Milford West Sidings, Smardale

Happy with this. It must be over 8 years since a 60 worked a gypsum working over the S&C. At one time they held sway over the workings that restarted the S&C freight renaissance. But recently they've made only occasional appearances on the Colas worked logs. However, the understanding is that Network Rail have insisted on Tug traction on this latest 10 week gypsum contract to avoid the issues seen last year with 66s on this diagram during the leaf fall season. In a very lucky spell of sun 60039 'Dove Holes' compliments the Autumnal scene at Smardale with 6E97 Kirkby Thore - Milford West Sidings.