Network Rail railhead Treatment train passing the mechanical signal box and signals at Welton, hauled by vintage Direct rail Services class 20 locos

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10/11/2018 Welton (east of Brough, Hull) Direct rail Services class 20 locomotives 20302 + 20305 hauling the 1301 Hull - York Thrall Europa via Selby - Goole - Brough - Joan Croft Jn - York railhead treatment train which uses high pressure water jets to clear the slimy residue left by falling leaves on the line (the line between Gilberdyke & Hull was re signalled 2 weeks later and the mechanical signal boxes and signals were abolished)

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Size: 5503px × 3569px
Location: Welton, Hull, UK
Photo credit: © Robert Lancaster / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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