15th July 2014
Class 66 No. 66084 hauling 6C71 (Immingham to Scunthorpe coal train) became derailed
between Ulceby and Brocklesby Junctions on 15th July 2014.
The wagons were removed and two rail mounted cranes were sent to
rerail the locomotive. This was not possible and a large road crane was to be called in later. 17/7/14.
Traffic into Immingham via Ulceby Junction was maintained. However traffic out of Immingham was using
the Grimsby & District Light Railway via Marsh Junction until the loco was recovered. 17th July 2014.
(Photo - Peter Brackenbury)
60099 is seen at Brocklesby on the line from Habrough, having been diverted via Marsh Junction,
with a Kingsbury tank train on 16th July 2014.
(Photo - Peter Brackenbury)
Also seen at Brocklesby on 16th July is 66151 on coal. The stricken 66 is seen top left.
66110 on a tank train seen at Habrough station after using the light railway to access the main line. 17/7/14
66535 on a coal train seen at Marsh Lane crossing Stallingborough on the light railway. 17/7/14.
60054 on a coal train passing Immingham East box at start of the light railway. 17/7/14.
66238 leaving Immingham with a biofuel train for Drax power station. Seen approaching Immigham East
on the light railway. 17/7/14.
(Photo - Maurice Kendall)
A trio of 66`s led by 66075 seen on the Grimsby & District Light Railway at Pyewipe Road level crossing
in Grimsby having come from Immingham. 19/7/14.
(Photo - Maurice Kendall)
The 3 locos have joined the main line at Marsh Junction and are now seen again at
Great Coates station heading towards Barnetby. 19/7/14.
Some 45 minutes after leaving Immingham East 60054 is now seen passing Stallingborough station
on the main Cleethorpes to Doncaster line. 17/7/14.
A few minutes later the Drax power station train passes Stallingborough at speed.
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