1966
Delivered as D7623 to Eastfield (65A) in October this machine almost became the last Class 25 to be built at Derby Works. The last batch of Class 25's (7624 - 7677) were to be built by Beyer Peacock however the worsening financial situation at BP saw the last eighteen machines 'return' to Derby for construction. D7623 was the last of a batch (7611 - 7623) delivered to the Scottish Region, the only Class 25's delivered brand new to the ScR, and the only Class 25's equipped with a cabside recess for the fitting of tablet catcher equipment. This recess is just visible in the photograph and has caused the number to be placed behind the cab door.

This last batch of Type 2's (7617 - 7623) were out-stationed in the Ayr region and were partly responsible for the end of steam on the Ayr - Stranraer line.

1967
D7623 was under repair at Derby during March.

1968
The batch 7619 - 7623 were transferred to the Preston Division (D10) in July, by November 7616 - 7623 had moved on to the Nottingham Division (D16).

1970
After two years at Toton 7621 - 7623 moved to the Birmingham Division (D02).

1972
7623 was noted through High Wycombe on June 16th bound for Ruislip with new Northern line underground stock.

1975
During June 7623 visited Crewe Works for repair.

1978
A visit was made to Derby during September to repair accident damage.

1980
Power unit repairs were carried out at Derby during February.

1981 - 1982
Withdrawal came during February with 25273 being taken to Swindon Works on March 23. The locomotive lingered here for over a year before finally being broken up during April 1982.

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