Final Journey?
37800 dragged 156470 and 156497 past East Goscote on 22 April 2026, with 37510 bringing up the rear. 7H70, an 08:30 from Ely Papworth Sidings to Wolverton Works would probably be the final journey for the former East Midlands 156s, both out of service since late 2022, which were expected to be stripped for parts and then scrapped.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 26-D-2142
camera : Nikon Z50ii
lens : 24-70mm f/4
focal length : 38.0 mm (57mm 35mm eq)
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/8.0
ISO : 180 ISO
original : Digital: 20MP NEF
camera on pole : Yes
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 37.800, 156.470, 156.497 top n tail with 37.510
Train : 7H70, 08:30 Ely Mlf Papworth Sidings - Wolverton Centre Sidings empty stock
Location : East Goscote, E of Syston Junction
Line : 047 Leicester - Peterborough
Country : United Kingdom
Date & Time : 22/04/2026 10:53
