| Toton Depot in Nottingham opened its doors to the the public for probably the one and only time. There was a huge display of Motive Power on show and the crowds flocked to the Depot. Everyone also got their first view of the brand new Class 66 Locos that were on order and they provide a stark contrast to some of the older 'British' Locos. Also included is a variety of shots from the day before the Open Day at Stenson Jn which also includes some convoys of Locos that were brought in by rail. If anyone is wondering how i managed to get so many shots without any people in, i will sum it up in one word (and Take That had a huge number 1 hit with this word), PATIENCE!! |
One of the Royal 47s brings a convoy for Toton past the gallery of photographers at Stenson Jn Buy Print |
58023 comes off the Toton branch with an MGR Buy Print |
37884 powers past Stenson Jn with the Saltend-Baglan Bay Vinegar tanks Buy Print |
British Steel Blue liveied 60006 heads for Kingsbury with loaded tanks from Humber Buy Print |
Loadhaul lovely 56021 is working the Aldwarke-Wolves ST service loaded with steel rods while 60051 passes in the opposite direction with empty tanks from Kingsbury to Lindsey/Humber Buy Print |
47302 approaches with a Healey Mills-Bescot Enterprise service Buy Print |
Most of the gathered Fotters got their first view of a Class 66 as this convoy slows for a signal stop before heading to Toton. 66001 leads 66003,37403,66004 and 66005 Buy Print |
Another convoy approaches the gathered masses with 47624 Saint Andrew dragging a 50, Warship and a Kettle Buy Print |
37706 is seen just as the sun is going round to far as it works the Baglan Bay-Humber 'Pressure' tanks Buy Print |
Interestingly there were a couple of 'Bonus' diverted freights in the form of 2 Bardon Hill workings. 60087 was in charge of the first and 60050 is seen here with the other working Buy Print |
58037 is seen at the Open Day and would have been the first loco many people saw as they walked up the road towards the Depot Buy Print |
Several electric locos were dragged into the Depot, 90028 in Belgian livery is seen here Buy Print |
Mainline Blue liveried 37383 pokes its nose through the Washer Buy Print |
The new brand of EWS livery was launched at the Open Day and the were several locos sporting the new livery. Crompton 33030 wore this livery right through until it was withdrawn Buy Print |
87101 'Stephenson' is seen stabled next to ARC liveried 59102 'Village of Whatley' Buy Print |
Also suprising was the painting of some veteran loco types in the new EWS livery especially as EWS were scrapping these locos. as well as 33030 in a new livery, 31466 was also lucky enough to get a lick of paint Buy Print |
Old meets new!! D6700 sparkles alongside the new order Class 66 locos, from left to right 66004,005 and 003 Buy Print |
Large parts of the Maintanence shed were out of bounds due to the Depot still being a 'working environment' even with thousands of people on the premises!! 37073 recieves attention Buy Print |
Newly painted 08569 is seen sandwiched in between 2 snowploughs Buy Print |
A Class that was associated with Toton all throughout their working lives were the Peaks. 45060 and D172 bask in the Summer sun outside the depot Buy Print |
A homecoming back to Toton for 44004 'Great Gable', looking replendant in BR Blue Buy Print |
D1524 (47004) Old Oak Commom T&RSMD stables for the weekend Buy Print |
Preserved D5580 keeps a Steamie company for the weekend Buy Print |
Another preserved D5500 (31018) is seen in origional BR Green livery with headcode discs and white lining stripes Buy Print |
