45131 waits to depart Gatwick with 1M41 the 1848 Brighton to Derby. For about a couple of weeks in the summer of 1984 and again in 1985 Class 45's were regular traction on this service. The Saltney drivers working thoughout from Birmingham.
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Date taken believed to be 18/6/85.