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59005 "Kenneth J Painter"
Bescot
6 May 1990

In August 1991 a plate was added to the cabside of 59005 stating "This locomotive No. 59005 hauled the heaviest and longest train operated in Europe, 11,982 tonnes, 5,415ft long on 26 May 1991 between East Somerset Junction and Berkley".

Picture: Eric White