MGR trials 1985

In February 1985 two class 20 locomotives (20058 and 20087) were observed traversing the line with a rake of empty MGR coal wagons

The trials were in relation to some radio controlled top & tail MGR working tests. 

Photos as credited

20058 at Mickleover on the 3rd February 1985 amongst a load of MGR wagons

John Goodale

  20087 leading the rake of MGR wagons at Mickleover on 4th February 1985 

John Goodale

20058 at the rear with the rake of MGR coal empties top'n'tailed with 20087 leading departs Mickleover on 4th February 1985

 Gerald Anthony

The train crossing Heage Lane bridge

Gerald Anthony

20058  approaching Etwall

Gerald Anthony

 

 

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