With many coal trains being routed via the Tyne Valley and Settle lines it is different to see one come north along the WCML. 66554 fronts 4S42 0945 Drax to Hunterston empty coal hoppers.
While 66145 waits for the road, 66193 comes along side on the down through siding so the Inspector can jump from 66193 onto 66145 to speak with the driver.
With 66145 still waiting to cross the tracks to head east, the last of the Pendolinos, 390053,comes to a stand with 1M17 1510 Glasgow Central to Euston. 66145 will depart once the Pendolino is clear.
