Almost completing its one hundred and eighty eight-mile journey 55002 'The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry' approaches York leading the 12.20 1L42 from King's Cross. This broadside view taken at Holgate bridge really shows off the elegant shape and bulk of the Deltic. Just to the right of the photograph, a Class 104 DMU is also approaching the station with a service from the Leeds area. The land behind the tall poplar trees belongs to The Mount School, a Quaker independent day and boarding school for children of all ages. 55002 is preserved today and in working order again being part of the National collection. After languishing at The National Railway Museum for many years the Friends of 55002 KOYLI got it operational and haulage behind this fine locomotive can be enjoyed today on various preserved lines.
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