Saturday, 11 January 2025

Bo'ness Diesel Gala, 28th December 2024 2: 70806


70806, now 10 years old, is seen on the link to Network Rail at Manuel.


About to couple up to 47712 for a double-header back to Bo'ness.


Stabled at Bo'ness between trains.


A 'GM Grangemouth' sticker has been applied, showing its current time in Scotland. Unfortunately the oil industry turns are being lost as the refinery closure is pending. The Dalston distribution terminal near Carlisle has now closed, and the last working appears to have been on 19th -20th December.


70806 runs forward past the DBSO.


Then backs onto the train ...


... which will form 1M53 12:15 Bo'ness - Manuel. The 70 can couple to the DBSO, as there is no gangway.


This train is seen running close to the foreshore at Bo'ness.