8750 Class - 9600 - BR Lined Black Early Emblem - DCC Sound Fitted VTG driver’s desk with auto/off on

driver’s desk with auto/off on movement

In January 2024 it was repainted into Loram Rail’s house colours of Flame red

It joined Direct Rail Services with 37703/716/718 and was initially used for shunting duties at Daventry

While most Mk

8750 Class - 9600 - BR Lined Black Early Emblem - DCC Sound Fitted VTG driver’s desk with auto/off on9600 was the first loco from lot 352, which completed at Swindon in Feb of 1945. An engine that didnt have to travel far to its first allocation of Swindon shed! It moved to Bristol SPM (82B) in 1961 before moving on to South Wales. Withdrawn from Ebbw Junction (86B) and was withdrawn in September 1965. Luckily it was purchased by the national coal board and moved to Merthyr Vale Colliery where it would work until 1973. From here it was purchased by