Now seeing this historic loco on a train really was fortunate. We decided to leave Koln West and return briefly to Hbf for a bite to eat when James noticed not only was the blue loco now on a train, but more significantly the pantograph was raised and a driver was in the cab! Not long after we had positioned ourselves on the platform it appeared, slowly approaching the station alongside a regional train hauled by 111-112. The date was April 14th 2005.
Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com
British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.