Nomix-Chipman Class 20 No. 20901 'Nancy' is stabled at Stewarts Lane depot between duties working the weedkilling train
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Nomix-Chipman Class 20 No. 20901 'Nancy' is stabled at Stewarts Lane depot between duties working the weedkilling train
From 1989 until the late 1990s, the small fleet of six Hunslet-Barclay Class 20/9s completed a grand tour of the British rail network, operating two weed killer trains, initially for British Rail, and later for Railtrack. Back in the days before easy access to 'gen', finding out about these workings was a privilege! Regular pairing 20904 Janis leads 20901 Nancy away from Lowestoft with the Nomix-Chipman weed killing train, formed of four converted Mark 1 coaches and three TTA wagons. The large contraption behind the signal box was a platform under construction for the off-shore oil industry.
Nomix-Chipman Class 20 No. 20901 'Nancy' departs Clapham Yard at the rear of the weedkilling train
Nomix-Chipman Class 20 No. 20904 'Janis' departs Clapham Yard working the weedkilling train
Nomix-Chipman Class 20 No. 20901 'Nancy' is stabled in Clapham Yard between duties working the weedkilling train
The Nomix-Chipman weed-killing train passes Dalwhinnie on the Highland Main Line in the care of Hunslet-Barclay Class 20/9 20901 'Nancy' with 20904 'Janis' at the rear.
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Chipman PPA spray coach 99015 at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, 21st September 2013.
Chipman PPA spray coach 99015 at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, 21st September 2013.
20901 'Nancy' is seen from Ninian Park station stabled with the Nomix-Chipman weed killing train at the back of Canton depot. 20904 'Lorna' was at the other end.
27/4/96
20904 heads the Nomix-Chipman weedkilling train at Bridgend on the South Wales main Line during the summer 1995. The 20/9's were owned by Hunslet-Barclay at the time. This loco is now owned by Harry Needle and is in DRS livery.
The pause at Oulton Broad South to give up a token from the RETB signalling can give the photographer an opportunity to catch up their subject after a photo further down the line - the photographer's bicycle can be seen on the left after a mad dash along Beccles Road! Hunslet Barclay 20901 Nancy and 20904 Janis prepare to depart for Lowestoft with the Nomix Chipman weed killer train. The resident of the station house at the time said that he didn't always appreciate the weed killer visiting due to the negative effects on the vegetables growing in his garden!
The vantage point of the Iron Bridge in Lowestoft is sorely missed, making shots like this no longer possible. It became unsafe and was closed, and then subsequently removed. However, the new Gull Wing bridge, which opened in 2024, has provided an elevated view of the line into Lowestoft, creating a welcome new vantage point for the 21st century.
Hunslet Barclay 20904 Janis leads 20901 Nancy away from Lowestoft with the annual visit of the Nomix Chipman weed killer train. The pair of English Electric Type 1s had run a similar service on the preceding day. Note the pile of shipping containers and gantry crane in the left distance, showing plenty of activity in the Port of Lowestoft at the time.