29th August 2023 In a very rare occurrence on the 29th August 2023 Freightliner Class 66/6 No. 66619 'Derek W. Johnson MBE' failed at Whiteball while operating 6C27 05:11 Westbury – Exeter Riverside loaded aggregate. The locomotive blocked the down mainline for two and half hours causing lengthy delays to early morning services. The nearest locomotive and driver was at Fairwater Yard. Once a driver booked on at 07:30 No.66568 was dispatched light engine to clear the line. No. 66619 'Derek W. Johnson MBE' makes a somewhat undignified return on the rear of 6C28 pictured on the rear of the returning service with the partly unloaded train at Longlands Farm, Wellington. No.66568 towed the stricken set back as 6C28 15:57 Exeter Riverside – Whatley Quarry. NOCAPTION (Photo: S A Ginn)