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BRITISH RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE DEPOTS, WORKS AND STABLING POINTS.

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DONCASTER WORKS - It is 1982 and all of the 'Deltic's have been withdrawn.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 They are not all here - 8 are missing, because some were withdrawn earlier and have already been cut up: 55001 in February 1980, 55003 in March 1981, 55006 in July 1981, 55012 in September 1981, 55020 in February 1980. 55002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.
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DONCASTER WORKS - It is 1982 and all of the 'Deltic's have been withdrawn.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 They are not all here - 8 are missing, because some were withdrawn earlier and have already been cut up: 55001 in February 1980, 55003 in March 1981, 55006 in July 1981, 55012 in September 1981, 55020 in February 1980. 55002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 - 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.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - Seen here is Class 24 BR TYpe 2 Bo-Bo DE No.D5058, built in January 1960 by Crewe Works and withdrawn in October 1875 as 24058.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - Seen here on a Works visit in July 1964 is Class 23 EE 'Baby Deltic' Type 2 Bo-Bo DE No.D5909. This was a small class of only 10 engines with half a 'Deltic' engine. Were they half as goods as a 'Deltic'? No.! By October 1960, locomotive mileages had only reached 40–60,000 miles each, including stoppages, whilst in this 18 months there had been no less than 44 engine changes across only 10 locomotives. This may account for this loco being at Works. The class were all withdrawn early, this one in March 1971.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - Seen here undergoing repair at the Works in March 1959 is Thompson LNER/BR Class B1 4-6-0 No.61379 MAYFLOWER, - 08/62 withdrawn from 40B Immingham in August 1962. This is not the engine that carriers this name today.
  • DONCASTER WORKS - Within a large establishment like Doncaster Works, there was a need for a fleet of small but powerful engines to carry out internal duties. These would be chosen from engines withdrawn from mainline service but in good enough condition to continue carrying out internal duties. Three such are seen here in April 1964 parked within the Works. All are Class J50 0-6-0T's, No14 ex-68961, No.12 ex-68917 and No.10 ex-68911. Most of these engines would eke out another 2 or 3 years in this manner and, of course, replacements were not had to find.
  • DUMFRIES LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (68B/67E) - This shed was east of Dumfries station on the east side of the line, roughly alongside Dumfries station and built by the G&SWR in 1878 on the site of an earlier shed. This was a single-ended six-road shed, which lost much of its purpose with the closure of the Portpatrick Railway in 1965. It closed to steam in 1966 and was demolished in the 1980's, becoming the site of the police headquarters. Seen here in this early 20th century view are an 0-4-2 on the right, 0-6-0 No.93 and 4-4-0 No.66, plus a number of others.
  • DUNDEE TAY BRIDGE LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (62B) - There were several loco depots in Dundee but Tay Bridge, built by the North British Railway, was the longest lived. Dundee West, located just opposite Tay Bridge, was the Caledonian Railway depot and closed in January 1949 but remained in use as an overspill for Tay Bridge's large allocation of locos, as the depot was not large, just one 6-road through shed. The allocation in March 1959 was decreasing but still large, 64 engines covering all types from Class A2 Pacific's to Class WD 8F 2-8-0 heavy goods engines. By April 1965, this had further decreased to 31, although there were no less than 3 Class A2 Pacific's (60528, 60530 and 60532), and no less than 5 of the fast disappearing Class V2 2-6-2's. The depot closed to steam in May 1967 but continued to service diesels and DMU's. One the depot's Class A2 Pacific's, No.60530 SAYAJIRAO, is seen here on the depot turntable in April 1966, just 7 months before it was withdrawn from traffic.
  • DUNDEE TAY BRIDGE LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (62B) - There were several loco depots in Dundee but Tay Bridge, built by the North British Railway, was the longest lived. Dundee West, located just opposite Tay Bridge, was the Caledonian Railway depot and closed in January 1949 but remained in use as an overspill for Tay Bridge's large allocation of locos, as the depot was not large, just one 6-road through shed. The allocation in March 1959 was decreasing but still large, 64 engines covering all types from Class A2 Pacific's to Class WD 8F 2-8-0 heavy goods engines. By April 1965, this had further decreased to 31, although there were no less than 3 Class A2 Pacific's (60528, 60530 and 60532), and no less than 5 of the fast disappearing Class V2 2-6-2's. The depot closed to steam in May 1967 but continued to service diesels and DMU's. Seen here is Class A2 Pacific No.60532 BLUE PETER. It was withdrawn from 61B Aberdeen Ferryhill in December 1966 and is preserved.
  • DUNDEE TAY BRIDGE LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (62B) - There were several loco depots in Dundee but Tay Bridge, built by the North British Railway, was the longest lived. Dundee West, located just opposite Tay Bridge, was the Caledonian Railway depot and closed in January 1949 but remained in use as an overspill for Tay Bridge's large allocation of locos, as the depot was not large, just one 6-road through shed. The allocation in March 1959 was decreasing but still large, 64 engines covering all types from Class A2 Pacific's to Class WD 8F 2-8-0 heavy goods engines. By April 1965, this had further decreased to 31, although there were no less than 3 Class A2 Pacific's (60528, 60530 and 60532), and no less than 5 of the fast disappearing Class V2 2-6-2's. The depot closed to steam in May 1967 but continued to service diesels and DMU's. Seen here is Class A2 Pacific No.60532 BLUE PETER in June 1965, still a Dundee loco. It was withdrawn from 61B Aberdeen Ferryhill in December 1966 and is preserved.
  • DUNDEE TAY BRIDGE LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (62B) - There were several loco depots in Dundee but Tay Bridge, built by the North British Railway, was the longest lived. Dundee West, located just opposite Tay Bridge, was the Caledonian Railway depot and closed in January 1949 but remained in use as an overspill for Tay Bridge's large allocation of locos, as the depot was not large, just one 6-road through shed. The allocation in March 1959 was decreasing but still large, 64 engines covering all types from Class A2 Pacific's to Class WD 8F 2-8-0 heavy goods engines. By April 1965, this had further decreased to 31, although there were no less than 3 Class A2 Pacific's (60528, 60530 and 60532), and no less than 5 of the fast disappearing Class V2 2-6-2's. The depot closed to steam in May 1967 but continued to service diesels and DMU's. Seen here is Class B1 No.61263, another Tay Bridge loco, on depot just 2 moths before withdrawal in December 1966.
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