First Test Run! D7629 paired
with D1705 (for insurance), completed a number of Loughborough -
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In the southbound direction D7629 pushed D1705 (as
seen here).
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During the test runs, D7629 is seen on-shed at
Loughborough
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Another shot of D7629. This was the first visit to
Loughborough since delivery in May 2000.
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D7629 arrives at Loughborough - last trip of the day
from Leicester.
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The pair then worked to Rothley, where D7629 cut-off
and went back on-shed.
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The first public weekend for D7629 was 14 and 15
July 2001. Here the loco is waiting to come off Loughborough Shed.
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The 14th saw D7629 "re-launched". Myself
and former owner Martin Bell re-launched the loco in typical manner -
bathing the front with Beer!
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D7629 ready for the fateful last run of the day - 14th
July. The turbo failed on the return from Leicester North. Back to the
drawing-board!
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Prior to the last-run - a view of the cab of a
working locomotive (for the next 40 minutes anyway!)
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After the turbo failed, the loco was booked to work
a shunt release diagram at Rothley. As low-power moves were the order
of the day, the loco worked as diagrammed, failed turbo and all.
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Following the fitting of the overhauled turbo on Sat
15th Sept, the loco paired with D8098 on the 13:00 Lough -
Leics. This test run was 100% successful!
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After all the blood, sweat and tears - D7629
awaiting the "off" on it's first run of the 2001 Diesel Gala. Makes it
all worthwhile!
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