60009 USA 'Scarborough Flyer' 29th August 2008 (Sadly failed at Mirfield)

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Collection of photos featuring The Scarborough Flyer which started in 2008 from Crewe to Scarborough

60009 Union of South Africa handled the 29th August run which unfortunately failed about 10 minutes after these photos were taken
After leaving Huddersfield and joining the Calder Valley line the failure of 60009’s air braking system which resulted in an emergency stop being made by the train between Mirfield station and Mirfield East Junction. On-train repair proved impossible and the train had to be rescued by 66129 which reportedly travelled out from Healey Mills. The train restarted some 90 minutes late having caused major consequential delays and cancellation to a variety of and Northern services etc.(courtesy Six Bells site)
Seen here at Deighton
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