Freightliners 86609 is now we think the oldest class 86 still in main line service. The class first entered traffic in 1965. It has certainly proved the most sucessful of the
earlier electric loco designs as the likes of classes 81, 82, 83, 84 and 85 have long gone.
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Doncaster 150 Open Weekend Saturday 26th July 2003

Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com