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BRITISH RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE DEPOTS, WORKS AND STABLING POINTS.

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DONCASTER WORKS - In 1866, Patrick Stirling was appointed as Locomotive Superintendent of the Great Northern Railway. At this time the Works also began building new coaches: in 1873 the first sleeping cars; in 1879 the first dining cars in the United Kingdom; and in 1882 the first corridor coaches. In 1891, 99 locomotives, 181 carriages and 1,493 wagons were built. Among the locomotives the Works produced were the Stirling Singles, the Ivatt Atlantics and the Gresley Pacifics. The works continued to build a variety of rolling stock. During the Second World War, like other workshops it joined in the war effort, producing, among other things, Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by fire in 1940. New buildings in 1949 were designed with the British Railways standard all-steel carriages in mind. In 1957, BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76114, the last of over 2,000 steam locomotives, was completed. Carriage building finished in 1962, but the works was modernised with the addition of a diesel locomotive repair shop. Under British Rail Engineering Limited, new diesel shunters and 25 kV electric locomotives have been built, plus Class 56 and Class 58 diesel-electric locomotives. In 2007, Bombardier Transportation closed its part of the works. In early 2008 the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing. Wabtec Rail continues to conduct passenger fleet refurbishment at the Doncaster site. 58033 is still incomplete in the erecting shop at Doncaster Works, 14/09/85. 58033 was withdrawn in August 2002 and exported to France to work on LGV(Est) in October 2004 and is stored at Alizay.
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DONCASTER WORKS - In 1866, Patrick Stirling was appointed as Locomotive Superintendent of the Great Northern Railway. At this time the Works also began building new coaches: in 1873 the first sleeping cars; in 1879 the first dining cars in the United Kingdom; and in 1882 the first corridor coaches. In 1891, 99 locomotives, 181 carriages and 1,493 wagons were built. Among the locomotives the Works produced were the Stirling Singles, the Ivatt Atlantics and the Gresley Pacifics. The works continued to build a variety of rolling stock. During the Second World War, like other workshops it joined in the war effort, producing, among other things, Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by fire in 1940. New buildings in 1949 were designed with the British Railways standard all-steel carriages in mind. In 1957, BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76114, the last of over 2,000 steam locomotives, was completed. Carriage building finished in 1962, but the works was modernised with the addition of a diesel locomotive repair shop. Under British Rail Engineering Limited, new diesel shunters and 25 kV electric locomotives have been built, plus Class 56 and Class 58 diesel-electric locomotives. In 2007, Bombardier Transportation closed its part of the works. In early 2008 the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing. Wabtec Rail continues to conduct passenger fleet refurbishment at the Doncaster site. 58033 is still incomplete in the erecting shop at Doncaster Works, 14/09/85. 58033 was withdrawn in August 2002 and exported to France to work on LGV(Est) in October 2004 and is stored at Alizay.

  • DONCASTER LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (36A) - Doncaster was one of the most important locosheds on the ECML and home to hundreds of engines of all kinds. Seen here in May 1964 is Peppercorn BR Class A1 4-6-2 No.60158 ABERDONIAN, with only 7 months left in traffic before withdrawal from this depot.
  • DONCASTER LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (36A) - Doncaster was one of the most important locosheds on the ECML and home to hundreds of engines of all kinds. Seen here is Holden GER Class 69/1 0-6-0T 68558 a long way from home. This loco was withdrawn in January 1961 from 40E Colwick.
  • DONCASTER LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (36A) - Doncaster was one of the most important locosheds on the ECML and home to hundreds of engines of all kinds. Seen here with a Class 40 diesel behind it in June 1963 is Peppercorn Class A1 4-6-2 No.60124 KENILWORTH, withdrawn in March 1966 from 51A Darlington.
  • DONCASTER LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (36A) - seen here in April 1932, with numerous 2-8-0's and 0-6-0's in picture, plus then A1 4481 ST SIMON in the centre.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - All manner of locomotives turned up at Doncaster Works for a variety of reasons. Seen here in 1959 is Class D2/1 NBL 0-4-0DM Shunter No.11702, built in 1954 by North British Loco Co. In 1957 it was renumbered to D2702 and withdrawn March 1967 from Goole, where no doubt it had seen use on the docks. Note the coupling rods on the running board. These locos could not be moved at even moderate speeds with the coupling in place for fear of the axles slipping.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - A row of Choppers for the chop! Dumped at Doncaster Works in February 1989 are Class 20's 077/022/150/161 and 177. It looks as though someone has already had a go at 20077!
  • DONCASTER WORKS - From the appearance of the locos around it, I'd guess that Class 23 EE Type 2 Bo-Bo DE No.D5906 has been to an Open Day in 1960. Note that both it and the Class 22 next to it are carrying tail lamps indicating they have been under tow. D5903 was withdrawn in September 1968 after a short and inglorious career.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - In 1866, Patrick Stirling was appointed as Locomotive Superintendent of the Great Northern Railway. At this time the Works also began building new coaches: in 1873 the first sleeping cars; in 1879 the first dining cars in the United Kingdom; and in 1882 the first corridor coaches. In 1891, 99 locomotives, 181 carriages and 1,493 wagons were built. Among the locomotives the Works produced were the Stirling Singles, the Ivatt Atlantics and the Gresley Pacifics. The works continued to build a variety of rolling stock. During the Second World War, like other workshops it joined in the war effort, producing, among other things, Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by fire in 1940. New buildings in 1949 were designed with the British Railways standard all-steel carriages in mind. In 1957, BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76114, the last of over 2,000 steam locomotives, was completed. Carriage building finished in 1962, but the works was modernised with the addition of a diesel locomotive repair shop. Under British Rail Engineering Limited, new diesel shunters and 25 kV electric locomotives have been built, plus Class 56 and Class 58 diesel-electric locomotives. In 2007, Bombardier Transportation closed its part of the works. In early 2008 the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing. Wabtec Rail continues to conduct passenger fleet refurbishment at the Doncaster site. 03084 receives a major overhaul at Doncaster Works whilst her sisters were being withdrawn in droves, 14/09/85. The loco survived until 07/87, withdrawn from Crown Point and then preserved.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - In 1866, Patrick Stirling was appointed as Locomotive Superintendent of the Great Northern Railway. At this time the Works also began building new coaches: in 1873 the first sleeping cars; in 1879 the first dining cars in the United Kingdom; and in 1882 the first corridor coaches. In 1891, 99 locomotives, 181 carriages and 1,493 wagons were built. Among the locomotives the Works produced were the Stirling Singles, the Ivatt Atlantics and the Gresley Pacifics. The works continued to build a variety of rolling stock. During the Second World War, like other workshops it joined in the war effort, producing, among other things, Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by fire in 1940. New buildings in 1949 were designed with the British Railways standard all-steel carriages in mind. In 1957, BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76114, the last of over 2,000 steam locomotives, was completed. Carriage building finished in 1962, but the works was modernised with the addition of a diesel locomotive repair shop. Under British Rail Engineering Limited, new diesel shunters and 25 kV electric locomotives have been built, plus Class 56 and Class 58 diesel-electric locomotives. In 2007, Bombardier Transportation closed its part of the works. In early 2008 the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing. Wabtec Rail continues to conduct passenger fleet refurbishment at the Doncaster site. 58033 is still incomplete in the erecting shop at Doncaster Works, 14/09/85. 58033 was withdrawn in August 2002 and exported to France to work on LGV(Est) in October 2004 and is stored at Alizay.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - In 1866, Patrick Stirling was appointed as Locomotive Superintendent of the Great Northern Railway. At this time the Works also began building new coaches: in 1873 the first sleeping cars; in 1879 the first dining cars in the United Kingdom; and in 1882 the first corridor coaches. In 1891, 99 locomotives, 181 carriages and 1,493 wagons were built. Among the locomotives the Works produced were the Stirling Singles, the Ivatt Atlantics and the Gresley Pacifics. The works continued to build a variety of rolling stock. During the Second World War, like other workshops it joined in the war effort, producing, among other things, Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by fire in 1940. New buildings in 1949 were designed with the British Railways standard all-steel carriages in mind. In 1957, BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76114, the last of over 2,000 steam locomotives, was completed. Carriage building finished in 1962, but the works was modernised with the addition of a diesel locomotive repair shop. Under British Rail Engineering Limited, new diesel shunters and 25 kV electric locomotives have been built, plus Class 56 and Class 58 diesel-electric locomotives. In 2007, Bombardier Transportation closed its part of the works. In early 2008 the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing. Wabtec Rail continues to conduct passenger fleet refurbishment at the Doncaster site. Seen here, 31108 seems to be undergoing a fairly major refit at Doncaster Works, 14/09/85. Withdrawn in September 1991, 31108 is preserved at the Midland Railway Centre, Butterley.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - In 1866, Patrick Stirling was appointed as Locomotive Superintendent of the Great Northern Railway. At this time the Works also began building new coaches: in 1873 the first sleeping cars; in 1879 the first dining cars in the United Kingdom; and in 1882 the first corridor coaches. In 1891, 99 locomotives, 181 carriages and 1,493 wagons were built. Among the locomotives the Works produced were the Stirling Singles, the Ivatt Atlantics and the Gresley Pacifics. The works continued to build a variety of rolling stock. During the Second World War, like other workshops it joined in the war effort, producing, among other things, Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by fire in 1940. New buildings in 1949 were designed with the British Railways standard all-steel carriages in mind. In 1957, BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76114, the last of over 2,000 steam locomotives, was completed. Carriage building finished in 1962, but the works was modernised with the addition of a diesel locomotive repair shop. Under British Rail Engineering Limited, new diesel shunters and 25 kV electric locomotives have been built, plus Class 56 and Class 58 diesel-electric locomotives. In 2007, Bombardier Transportation closed its part of the works. In early 2008 the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing. Wabtec Rail continues to conduct passenger fleet refurbishment at the Doncaster site. Seen here 58032 (nearest) and 58031, brand new and just out of the box, stand in Doncaster works Yard, 14/09/85 - what a criminal waste! It makes my blood boil! 58031 was withdrawn in April 2002 and in May 2004 was exported to Spain to work on the AVE. It was scrapped at Monforte-del-Cid, Spain, in about 2019. 58032 was withdrawn in January 2000, exported to France to work on LGV(Est) in October 2004 and is stored at Alizay.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - In 1866, Patrick Stirling was appointed as Locomotive Superintendent of the Great Northern Railway. At this time the Works also began building new coaches: in 1873 the first sleeping cars; in 1879 the first dining cars in the United Kingdom; and in 1882 the first corridor coaches. In 1891, 99 locomotives, 181 carriages and 1,493 wagons were built. Among the locomotives the Works produced were the Stirling Singles, the Ivatt Atlantics and the Gresley Pacifics. The works continued to build a variety of rolling stock. During the Second World War, like other workshops it joined in the war effort, producing, among other things, Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by fire in 1940. New buildings in 1949 were designed with the British Railways standard all-steel carriages in mind. In 1957, BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76114, the last of over 2,000 steam locomotives, was completed. Carriage building finished in 1962, but the works was modernised with the addition of a diesel locomotive repair shop. Under British Rail Engineering Limited, new diesel shunters and 25 kV electric locomotives have been built, plus Class 56 and Class 58 diesel-electric locomotives. In 2007, Bombardier Transportation closed its part of the works. In early 2008 the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing. Wabtec Rail continues to conduct passenger fleet refurbishment at the Doncaster site. Seen here are 'Deltic's Nos. 55018 BALLYMOSS, 55005 THE PRINCE OF WALES'S OWN REGIMENT OF YORKSHIRE and 55011 THE ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS awaiting scrapping in November 1981.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - In 1866, Patrick Stirling was appointed as Locomotive Superintendent of the Great Northern Railway. At this time the Works also began building new coaches: in 1873 the first sleeping cars; in 1879 the first dining cars in the United Kingdom; and in 1882 the first corridor coaches. In 1891, 99 locomotives, 181 carriages and 1,493 wagons were built. Among the locomotives the Works produced were the Stirling Singles, the Ivatt Atlantics and the Gresley Pacifics. The works continued to build a variety of rolling stock. During the Second World War, like other workshops it joined in the war effort, producing, among other things, Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by fire in 1940. New buildings in 1949 were designed with the British Railways standard all-steel carriages in mind. In 1957, BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76114, the last of over 2,000 steam locomotives, was completed. Carriage building finished in 1962, but the works was modernised with the addition of a diesel locomotive repair shop. Under British Rail Engineering Limited, new diesel shunters and 25 kV electric locomotives have been built, plus Class 56 and Class 58 diesel-electric locomotives. In 2007, Bombardier Transportation closed its part of the works. In early 2008 the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing. Wabtec Rail continues to conduct passenger fleet refurbishment at the Doncaster site. Seen here in August 1947 is gorgeously ex-Works Gresley GNR/LNER Class A3 Pacific No.108 GAY CRUSADER, at that time a Kings Cross engine, withdrawn in October 1963 from Doncaster MPD. If Man ever created an object more nearly alive and as beautiful that, then I'm sure I don't know what it is!
  • DONCASTER WORKS - In 1866, Patrick Stirling was appointed as Locomotive Superintendent of the Great Northern Railway. At this time the Works also began building new coaches: in 1873 the first sleeping cars; in 1879 the first dining cars in the United Kingdom; and in 1882 the first corridor coaches. In 1891, 99 locomotives, 181 carriages and 1,493 wagons were built. Among the locomotives the Works produced were the Stirling Singles, the Ivatt Atlantics and the Gresley Pacifics. The works continued to build a variety of rolling stock. During the Second World War, like other workshops it joined in the war effort, producing, among other things, Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by fire in 1940. New buildings in 1949 were designed with the British Railways standard all-steel carriages in mind. In 1957, BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76114, the last of over 2,000 steam locomotives, was completed. Carriage building finished in 1962, but the works was modernised with the addition of a diesel locomotive repair shop. Under British Rail Engineering Limited, new diesel shunters and 25 kV electric locomotives have been built, plus Class 56 and Class 58 diesel-electric locomotives. In 2007, Bombardier Transportation closed its part of the works. In early 2008 the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing. Wabtec Rail continues to conduct passenger fleet refurbishment at the Doncaster site. Seen here in the Erecting Shop is Class V2 No.60872 in 1939, close to completion.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - In 1866, Patrick Stirling was appointed as Locomotive Superintendent of the Great Northern Railway. At this time the Works also began building new coaches: in 1873 the first sleeping cars; in 1879 the first dining cars in the United Kingdom; and in 1882 the first corridor coaches. In 1891, 99 locomotives, 181 carriages and 1,493 wagons were built. Among the locomotives the Works produced were the Stirling Singles, the Ivatt Atlantics and the Gresley Pacifics. The works continued to build a variety of rolling stock. During the Second World War, like other workshops it joined in the war effort, producing, among other things, Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by fire in 1940. New buildings in 1949 were designed with the British Railways standard all-steel carriages in mind. In 1957, BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76114, the last of over 2,000 steam locomotives, was completed. Carriage building finished in 1962, but the works was modernised with the addition of a diesel locomotive repair shop. Under British Rail Engineering Limited, new diesel shunters and 25 kV electric locomotives have been built, plus Class 56 and Class 58 diesel-electric locomotives. In 2007, Bombardier Transportation closed its part of the works. In early 2008 the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing. Wabtec Rail continues to conduct passenger fleet refurbishment at the Doncaster site. Seen here is 'Deltic' No.55004 QUEENS OWN HIGHLANDER, withdrawn in October 1981, still awaiting scrapping in February 1982.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - In 1866, Patrick Stirling was appointed as Locomotive Superintendent of the Great Northern Railway. At this time the Works also began building new coaches: in 1873 the first sleeping cars; in 1879 the first dining cars in the United Kingdom; and in 1882 the first corridor coaches. In 1891, 99 locomotives, 181 carriages and 1,493 wagons were built. Among the locomotives the Works produced were the Stirling Singles, the Ivatt Atlantics and the Gresley Pacifics. The works continued to build a variety of rolling stock. During the Second World War, like other workshops it joined in the war effort, producing, among other things, Horsa gliders for the D-Day airborne assault. The carriage building shop was destroyed by fire in 1940. New buildings in 1949 were designed with the British Railways standard all-steel carriages in mind. In 1957, BR Standard Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.76114, the last of over 2,000 steam locomotives, was completed. Carriage building finished in 1962, but the works was modernised with the addition of a diesel locomotive repair shop. Under British Rail Engineering Limited, new diesel shunters and 25 kV electric locomotives have been built, plus Class 56 and Class 58 diesel-electric locomotives. In 2007, Bombardier Transportation closed its part of the works. In early 2008 the main locomotive repair shop was demolished to make way for housing. Wabtec Rail continues to conduct passenger fleet refurbishment at the Doncaster site. Seen here is 'Deltic' No.55005 THE PRINCE OF WALES'S OWN REGIMENT OF YORKSHIRE, withdrawn in Februay 1981, still awaiting scrapping in February 1982.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - It is 1982 and all of the 'Deltic's have been withdrawn. Pending a decision on what their fate was to be, they are seen here lined up in the yard at the Works. They are not all here - 8 are missing, because some were withdrawn earlier and have already been cut up: 55001 in February 1980, 55003 in March 1981, 55006 in July 1981, 55012 in September 1981, 55020 in February 1980. 55002 had already gone into preservation. 55014 and 55018 must be parked elsewhere. Seen here are 55007, 55004, 55022, 55016, 55005, 55017, 55013, 55011, 55008, 55021, 55010, 55019, 55009 and 55015 in that order.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - Looking a bit lonely and woebegone in the Doncaster Works yard is BR Class 25 Type 2 Bo-Bo No.25298 in September 1986, the same month that it was broken up.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - Partly dismantled and receiving attention in Works is Class 31 Brush Type 2 A1A-A1A DE No.D5800, withdrawn in May 1995 as 31270 and subsequently preserved.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - Seen here at Doncaster Works when brand new in September 1958 are Class 16's Nos.D8408 and D8409, presumably arrived to be checked over before entering traffic. The class of 10 locos were all based at 30A Stratford and were designed for local and inter-regional freight working. However, they were spectacularly unreliable and, as a result, were rarely allowed into traffic alone. The entire class lasted just 10 years in traffic.
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