19850223_ZD_AdrianNicols
The naming of 31 439 at Grosmont. 1992.
The Regional Railways sector of British Rail organised the "North Yorkshireman" charter special in conjunction with the North Yorkshire Moor Railway. The tour was billed as the "Silver Jubilee Special" by the NYMR and operated as a through train from Derby to Pickering which was very unusual at the time with through traffic over the NYMR/BR connection largely limited to light locomotives or stock moves. Ex works 31 439 worked the train from Derby to Battersby were 37 717 was attached the other end to haul the train as far as Grosmont Junction. After reversal 31 439 drew the train onto NYMR tracks and into Grosmont station, it was then named after the "North Yorkshire Moors Railway" before working the special through to Pickering., 31 439 is seen in Grosmont station alongside class 11 no. 12139 during its naming ceremony carried out by screen actor Ian Carmichael who lived in the village. NYMR and BR staff meanwhile tear off the tape over the plate on the offside. Once the official ceremony had been completed the train resumed its journey through to Pickering with 1Z39 08.06 ex Derby.
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