On the 30th of May, class 55 diesel electric locomotive 55022 "Royal Scots Grey" (built 1961) shunted then worked the empty PCA alumina tanks from the Rio Tinto Alcan Lochaber smelter to Mossend. The hydro electric power house here is undergoing major refurbishment and the last English Electric built DC water turbine (12 in total, all fitted between 1929 and 1942) was removed a few weeks earlier to make way for new AC equipment. As it's unlikely to be repeated, the visit of the Deltic therefore represents a fleeting and possibly last visit of classic English Electric power to the site. Special thanks to John (driver) for his hospitality.
The locomotive is first seen starting up before moving onto the site and performing a number of shunts, some in heavy rain. Note the second engine start up at 4 minutes to provide additional air to get the brakes off. Finally, she backs her train out on to the main line for Mossend and into history.