A single class 31 would not cut the mustard on

the 13.29 Grimsby to King's Cross so the double-headed combination of 31411 and 31407 was utilised. Here at Essendine, at the southern end of Stoke Bank, the train is seen speeding southward. Notice the faded paintwork on 31411 following too many trips to the washer no doubt. Also, note the white stripe along the bodyside of 31407, indicating that it was a Finsbury Park locomotive. It was based at the north London depot all of it working life until transfer to Crewe Diesel in 1988.