Snowploughs over Woodhead

[Jim76]

With regard to the recent snow I was thinking what if any snowploughs operated over the Woodhead? I have never seen any pictures of any whether independent or loco mounted on Class 76s yet the winters could be harsh.

Edited January 18, 2019 by Jim76

[keefer]

I doubt 76s would be allowed on independent ploughs as the 76's buffing gear was bogie-mounted, meaning any shocks from ploughing through snow would be directly transmitted to the bogie pivots with the likelihood of major damage.

Similarly, with cl.40/45/46