After receiving attention at Pickering 26024 was back in action as it 'top & tails' with 27001 on the 1715 Pickering-Grosmont service passing Esk Valley on 13/05/2005.
26024 is thrashing well as it tackles the climb up to Goathland with the 1840 Grosmont-Pickering passing Esk Valley on 13/05/2005.
26024 powers through Newtondale at Carters House on 14/05/2005 in charge of the 1115 Pickering-Grosmont service with D200 on the rear.