19850223_ZD_AdrianNicols
66 143 with 6M18 at New Cumnock (before the storm broke).
With the rain already falling it was to get a whole lot worse as departure time drew near for 66 143. The storm approaching behind the train soon arrived producing torrential rain and hail. The train is 6M18 17.49 New Cumnock to Earles Sidings conveying pulverised coal for Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire and with 18 HTA's fully loaded and a trailing weight of 1905tonnes 66 143 will have to work hard on the climb to Drumlanrig. The mast on the left is one of the many appearing on the UK rail network for GSM-R secure cab radio. That's if the money doesn't run out before the project is finished.
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