801204, GR 08.30 York-London King's Cross (1G02, 10L), Tallington Dowmac
I make no apology for repeating my assertion that I
believe that the LNER Azuma fleet is by far the smartest and most purposeful of the A-Train family of trains. Seeing one at close quarters in full flight on the ECML is an impressive sight in anybody's books - tin hat anybody! This photograph of 801204 working the 08.30 York to King's Cross non-stop service amply illustrates my point. The train is seen passing Tallington adjacent to the Dowmac concrete plant just north of the level crossing.