28th June 1952

Stephenson Locomotive Society
Derby District Rail Tour

Loco(s) Used at least 58087

Route : M839 throughout

Loco Route
????? Derby (Midland) - Melbourne Jn - Sinfin Central - Chellaston West Jn - Chellaston East Jn - Melbourne - Worthington - Ashby de la Zouch - Moira East Jn - Moira West Jn - Gresley - Swadlincote Jn - Birmingham Curve Jn - Leicester Jn - (1) - Dove Jn - Eggington Jn - Derby Friargate - (2) Trent - Spondon Jn - Chaddesdon Sidings - Chaddesdon South Jn - Derby (Midland)

Notes :
(1) Route uncertain but Allsop's Siding mentioned on timing sheet and a comment the train was to use the LNWR Burton avoiding line (i.e. Shobnall Jn - Dallow Lane Wharf - Stretton Jn - Dove Jn).
(2) Route between Derby Friargate and Trent not detailed but may have been: West Hallam - Stanton Jn (reverse) - Stanton Gate - Toton - Trent.
(3) Route & loco confirmation required. A visit to Derby shed was to take place after the tour. 58087 was seen on the train at Allsop's Sidings.


From The John Debens Ticket Collection

Sources : Howard Harrison & Ian Clark (SLS)

Timings (Booked Only)
(from
Howard Harrison)

Location Booked
Derby (Midland) 15.03d
Melbourne 15/17
Worthington 15/32
Ashby Tunnel 15.44a ~ 15.50d
Ashby de la Zouch 15/59
Leicester Jn 16.16a ~ 16.18d
Allsop's Siding 16.33a ~ 16.43d
Eggington Jn 17/07
Derby (Friargate) 17.24a ~ 17.34d
Trent 18.43a ~ 18.49d
Derby (Midland) 19.11a


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