40 079 thrashes out of Manchester Vic on the Macclesfield to Largs Adex 19/08/84 Class 40

40 079 worked the train to Carlisle where 40 122 took over for the run to Largs and back. A 47 was meant to work the return from Carlisle but someone made a phone call to control which resulted in 40 079 working the train instead.............. I think the ticket for the day was £4!!!

[@stevenrobertson4603]

This has just turned me in to a tear filled wreck over my computer keyboard :( I remember this so well and miss it so much it really hurts. Oh that thrash - just the sweetest of music!

[@zedcharlie]

I was last driver at preston to train on these, labour of love for me being a 40 basher! No need for tampers , 40,s ironed out any flaws in the track!

[@Martindyna]

Yeah they were too heavy LOL

[@garycuthbertson7771]

zedcharlie I was based at Preston

[@RICKD790]

I nearly missed that Sherpa van at the start, now they always deserved a good thrashing

[@julianmoody9768]

A beast had it on a railtour with 181 double headed 😎

[@aureol40012]

Julian Moody I was on that too!

[@silverdalesapphires2516]

Via Ashton Moss, Heaton Norris?

[@tracya4087]

they don t make em like that anymore

[@jack81007]

Nice Thrash

[@Martindyna]

Love all the window hangers taking in the sound & smell of the Class 40.

[@richarddawson3533]

I agree Steven, not to mention that this was thirty years ago this year, and the whistlers were already on borrowed time by then.

[@RICKD790]

Unmistakeble classic 40 thrash, just brilliant!

[@jack81007]

That's what you call an engine.

[@spotter260]

Great stuff. Great memories.Liked.

[@JohnPW22]

Classic footage!

[@MrDeltic15]

Great stuff there, a fantastic sight and sound :-)