Western Champion suffers seized power unit on test run
Oct 12, 2021
2 minutes
David Russell
Keith Morey/L&MMR
Eddie Holden
A test run in advance of a planned main line charter to Kingswear ended up in disappointment when No. D1015 suffered a seized engine while piloting a GBRf freight service on September 17. It was the loco’s first main line outing since 2016, and it had been due to haul the ‘Champion Torbay Express’ to Kingswear eight days and 50049 stood in on this tour (see Railtours, page 86).
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days