153379 Castle Donington 18 August 1992

The Sheet Stores to Stenson Junction line between Nottingham and Willington is normally a freight only route, although diverted passenger trains do use the line occasionally. That was not the case on 18 August 1992, but even so 153379 put in an appearance with an unexpected westbound working. With the word 'Special' not quite visible in the destination blind, the unit passes the sidings leading to Castle Donington Power Station. In 1992 this was a fairly rural location, with fields to the north. Industrial estates now cover this area, and a new road bridge crosses the line approximately where the DMU is. Back Lane level crossing, from which this picture was taken has gone, along with the adjacent house.