The Hunslet Hoover

Pathfinder Railtour's first outing on 4th September 1999, was also D444's first passenger carrying main line outing. 50031 and D444 proved to be up to the task taking the train from Reading to York via Worcester and Birmingham and back. The tour also included a visit to the Hunslet branch in Leeds and topping and tailed by 60090.

50031 and D444 prepare to leave Old Oak Common Depot on their way to pick up the stock for the tour.

Photo Tony Middleton.

About to reverse at Selby Canal Junction, after visiting the Hunslet branch.

Photo Mark Simpson.

Hood and D444 stand at York at the northern end of the tour.

Photo Nicholas Green.

The Sunday following the tour both locos were utilised to haul the stock back to Bounds Green.

Photo Tony Middleton.