They reached the destination an hour later. The receiving crew was waiting in full hazmat gear, expecting a battered truck and a shaky driver. Instead, the massive rig glided into the unloading bay and stopped with the precision of a luxury sedan at a red carpet.
The E2/39 Graceful, in particular, has a rich history. It was one of the first Class 08 locomotives to be built and has been preserved in working order. The locomotive has been owned and operated by various heritage railways and museums, including the National Railway Museum and the Severn Valley Railway.