IMG_4856.jpg A line up of Class 37s looking the worse for wear at the south end of the site IMG_4866.jpg 37517 viewed from the other side IMG_4869.jpg 47526 in faded large logo and complete with 'RES' door IMG_4872.jpg 37717 was in the line up too, a far cry from it's condition in this photo HERE, also missing a nameplate IMG_4875.jpg I must add that the 'SOLD' stickers indicate the locos move to Carnforth, and not that someone has bought a loco in this sorry state IMG_4880.jpg 37165 in Transrail/Dutch livery IMG_4881.jpg 37668 the last of the line up of sorry tractors IMG_4893.jpg Viewed from the other end we see the four nose-peds IMG_4901.jpg 47525 looks no better than 526, but at least there was a show of the livery variations we had back then IMG_4902.jpg Punters line up to part with cash for some top notch models IMG_4907.jpg All sorts of gauges were catered for here, the eyes couldn't help be drawn to the ready-to-run gauge one sheds on the shelf at the back IMG_4910.jpg A motorail vehicle surrounded by the rundown conditions that became a common sight IMG_4913.jpg Vegetation grows between stocks of varying vintage and condition IMG_4916.jpg What exactly do staff at Wimbledon get up to that requires tham to be re-railed I wonder? IMG_4920.jpg One of a few ex-TPO vehicles IMG_4923.jpg Once considered a luxury vehicle, this shell is nothing more than a testament to the weathers destructive powers IMG_4926.jpg LMS observation saloon amongst the scrap carriages IMG_4932.jpg 6-wheel bogie sleeper vehicles not very common, such a shame a rare item like this is in such a condition IMG_4937.jpg And here was me thinking the Queen of Scots set was a prestige and well looked after rake. Just look at the state of this IMG_4940.jpg Some strategic letter removal gives Valley Lines a hint of the takeaway service IMG_4947.jpg These are Hotline magazines from Autumn 2002, probably the last time the Mk2 saw active service, and it looks to have stood here ever since IMG_4951.jpg Here we can see a sorry looking vehicle with dodgy paint that should not run again....... and a Mk2 in need of some restoration work too!! IMG_4959.jpg Lots of buffet/restaurant vehicles could be seen throughout the site, strap them in the middle of a 170 to spice up the CrossCountry catering perhaps IMG_4965.jpg Worksplate of an Ipswich built breakdown crane, with an obvious speed restrisction imposed in later life IMG_4971.jpg Hard to believe that this used to be a part of the Royal Scotsman stock it now looks so unloved. People pay upwards of £1700 for a 2-day trip in sister carriages! IMG_4974.jpg 47194 does it's R-Kelly impression (I mean the belief in flying, not the belief she was over 16!) IMG_4980.jpg This is what 1st class used to be, and people now are complaining about free coffee and sockets for electrical appliances! IMG_4995.jpg Another shot of 47194 seen behind a long row of axles IMG_5049.jpg 48151 stands next to a period road vehicle on shed IMG_5061.jpg 60074 should have been called 'The Froth Tug', but it doesn't make for a good charity name. Here it is with relevant froth from the footbridge above IMG_5075.jpg D5310 had already started once, so the clag second time round wasn't so spectacular. It did look superb in the newly applied finish however IMG_5078.jpg 37685 stands near the turntable IMG_5107.jpg A reflection upon two types of English Electric express locomotives IMG_5196.jpg 37676 was named 'Loch Rannoch' by this gentleman who was at the forefront of preservation at Carnforth when it operated as Steamtown in the 1980s IMG_5199.jpg 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' stands next to 46115 'Scots Guardsman' whilst wearing replica headcode '1T57', the most famous headcode of all IMG_5205.jpg Here we can see 70013 'Oliver Cromwell', 46115 'Scots Guardsman', 5690 'Leander', 8F 48151 'Gauge O Guild' flanked by 86259 'Les Ross' IMG_5209.jpg Not very often you will get a line up of locos like this, and all 5 named too! Out of shot to the left was 30777 'Sir Lamiel' making it six namers together IMG_5219.jpg 70013 faces out to the looming coaling stages and the hoardes of photographers IMG_5224.jpg A final portrait of a great looking loco, Class 26 D5310 IMG_4675.jpg An overview as the masses walk over the footbridge and onto the site IMG_4680.jpg Looking the other way we see the huge coaling stages and a plentiful supply of DRS traction IMG_4683.jpg Every class of DRS loco was at the open day, here we have English Electric everywhere, except for the roof of a Royal Duff IMG_4685.jpg I took this shot deliberately to show the steam from 'Hogwarts Castle' (Olton Hall to us) coming out of 33030 IMG_4709.jpg 86259 looked magnificent even stood still IMG_4728.jpg Not very often you get to photograph a Class 86 by a Settle & Carlisle line signalbox! IMG_4774.jpg This line up of 5 premier steam locos meant that you never would get this shot without a foreground smattering of enthusiasts IMG_4777.jpg 47802 stands under the coaling stage with 57010 and 37229 IMG_4799.jpg 37229 proves ever popular with the photographers IMG_4820.jpg A closer look at 'Jonty Jarvis' IMG_4833.jpg 08678 'Artila' graffitiied to say 'Old Fartila', some depot humour I guess IMG_4741_1.jpg In this B&W shot we can see 48151, 5690, 46115 and 70013 outside the steam shed IMG_4844.jpg IMG_4955.jpg Any help with the livery of this Mk1 appreciated, I can't remember it IMG_5033.jpg 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' with 1T57 headboard IMG_5033_1.jpg Black and White version of the previous shot IMG_5039.jpg 46115 'Scots Guardsman' IMG_5039_1.jpg Black and White version IMG_5098.jpg Three English Electric built diesel locos come nose to nose at Carnforth IMG_4675.jpg IMG_4683.jpg IMG_4690.jpg IMG_4694.jpg IMG_4709.jpg IMG_4719.jpg IMG_4735.jpg IMG_4739.jpg IMG_4751.jpg IMG_4774.jpg IMG_4820.jpg IMG_4838.jpg IMG_4856.jpg IMG_4869.jpg IMG_4877.jpg IMG_4893.jpg IMG_4901.jpg IMG_4912.jpg IMG_4916.jpg IMG_4920.jpg IMG_4926.jpg IMG_4932.jpg IMG_4937.jpg IMG_4940.jpg IMG_4953.jpg IMG_4959.jpg IMG_4971.jpg IMG_4974.jpg IMG_4982.jpg IMG_4999.jpg IMG_5032.jpg IMG_5037.jpg IMG_5080.jpg IMG_5084.jpg IMG_5087.jpg IMG_5107.jpg IMG_5204.jpg IMG_5224.jpg