THE annual leaf fall season is underway and rail head treatment trains (RHTT) have been deployed, ready to tackle leaf mulch, which can impact braking and adhesion.
The Central Scotland RHTT work has been done by an MPV set for many years, but has now moved to two Class 67s with RHTTwagons.
The operation sees the set work over the Borders Railway to Tweedbank before running round the Fife Circle and as far north as Ladybank. It then returns to Edinburgh to the Shotts line to Shettleston Loop and also Airdrie. Here, No. 67012 leads 67020 on September 15 as it runs downgrade from Midcalder Junction and approaches Kirknewton on its way back to Slateford Depot.