The Class 89 at Grantham October 1988

89001 at Grantham in October 1988.Running round the stock of a driver training working in the West Yard,on an InterCity service from Leeds and working 1A32 to kings Cross from Grantham.

[@N330AA]

Just about every intercity paint job in one train.

[@EM-yk1dw]

BR should hve gone with the Class 89s. Co Co bogies the lot, very silly decision not to.

[@Martindyna]

Yes but for the electrical reliability issues which appear difficult to overcome. Also I prefer the blunt cab end of Class 91, being better aerodynamically with a rake of coaches. And of course that wonderful chime horn which would have been an easy fix (I don't recall hearing the Class 89's horn tbf).

[@BegudMaximan-zp2tc]

One off test bed, good overall once a few niggles were overcome, there should have been a minimum production run, good enough for both high speed work, and freight alike.
Unique indeed, the 89 should be kept available for railtours in working preservation. 🙂👍