Since 2011, 55022, affectionately known as ‘Royal Scots Grey,’ has been involved in various freight and miscellaneous workings, showcasing its versatility and reliability. Let’s take a closer look at some of these notable movements:
Tuesday, April 4 – Locomotive Move:
- The locomotive was part of a movement from Grosmont to York NRM (National Railway Museum), designated as 5Z60. The journey involved hauling a support coach alongside 46100 ‘Royal Scot’ between Grosmont and Battersby, then reversing roles between Battersby and Darlington, and finally jointly hauling the support coach to its destination at NRM.
- Subsequently, 55022 and 46100 ‘Royal Scot’ transported the support coach from York NRM to Southall WCR as part of movement 5Z61.
- The day concluded with a further move, designated as 0Z55, from Newark Northgate to Orton Mere (Nene Valley) with 55022 in charge.
Monday, May 1 – Locomotive Move:
- A movement labeled as 0Z55 saw 55022 hauling 31 271 and 45 041 ‘Royal Tank Regiment’ from Wansford NVR to Kidderminster SVR.
Monday, May 22 – Locomotive Move:
- 55022 was engaged in multiple movements:
- 0Z50 from Kidderminster S.V.R. to Worcester Shrub Hill, hauling 31 271 and 50 008.
- 0Z50 from Worcester Shrub Hill to Washwood Heath Met.Cammel, with 50 008 now in the lead, hauling 31 271 and 55022.
- 0Z55 from Washwood Heath Met.Cammel to Fletton Jn, and onwards to Nene Valley, with 31 271 being hauled by 55022.
Wednesday, June 28 – Locomotive Move:
- The locomotive traveled from Wansford NVR to Fletton Jn, followed by movement 0Z55 from Fletton Jn to Grosmont.
Monday, December 11 – Locomotive Move:
- In this movement labeled as 0Z26, 55022 journeyed from Grosmont to Crewe, with 68003 and 66429 providing banking assistance between Grosmont and York, and then 68003 continuing the journey alone from York to Crewe.
These movements demonstrate the diverse roles and destinations that 55022 has undertaken since 2011, showcasing its ongoing significance in the realm of rail transportation.