During the Easter 2006 blockade of the WCML as part of the upgrade, the GBRf operated mail services were diverted to run via the East Coast Main Line. This also coincided with removal of the Class 325 motor vehicles after suffering from mechanical problems necessitating loco haulage with the GBRf fleet of 87s utilised. With freshly applied gold buffers, 87002 stands awaiting the road North at Peterborough while working 1S04 London-Sheildmuir.

April 2006