The 20:18 Boston Docks to Washwood Heath, powered by Colas Rail Class No. 56096, failed near Stenson on 24th April 2017, and was pushed to Wetmore sidings Burton-upon-Trent by the 20:16 Leeds to Southampton intermodal working. Colas Rail Class 56 No. 56087 was sent from Washwood Heath to rescue the working and is seen at Branston on 25th April 2017 towing the errant No. 56096 and the 10 loaded steel carriers on the retimed 10:35 Burton-upon-Trent to Washwood Heath working, albeit a further two and half hours late.
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