On 2 March 2005 locomotive 43 555.2 from the depot in Mezdra makes a surprising appearance at Sofia's Central Railway Station heading a fast train from Vidin to Sofia. The engine drivers were very friendly and shared that a class-45 machine had broken down so 43 555 had to lend a helping hand for the train. The locomotive change must have been swift because the train arrived with only a 10-minute delay.

Photo and scan by Miroslav Georgiev (Miroslav_SG@all.bg)