Eventually the unmistakeable front profile of a Class 47 diesel electric appeared in the distance. It seemed as though 60103 FLYING SCOTSMAN must have failed at Carlisle and the diesel would continue alone. But then, when it reached the position shown, it stopped and clouds of black coal smoke appeared behind the diesel locomotive. Eventually the smoke colour lightened and turned to steam so "the Scotsman" was still on the train. At this time 158 860 passed working 2N23, the 14:55 from Morpeth to Carlisle, on 24th July 2021.