18th April 1963

Ian Allan Locospotters Club
(Locospotters Excurion to Derby Works)

Loco Used 34031 'Torrington'

Route : 1T05 throughout

Loco Route
34031 London St Pancras - Bedford - Leicester - Trent Jn - Derby (1)

Notes :
(1) For visit to Derby Locomotive Works. Noting that trains are showing running on both 17th and 18th to an identical itinerary the Webmaster can confirm he has seen advertising leaflets for both dates.

Sources : John Clifford, Gordon Jakes, Andrew Fairholm & John Debens

Photo Review
(all photos: Gordon Jakes)

A selection of photos taken on the day, not only of the railtour but also what was seen in and around Derby.


34031 'Torrington' backs onto the train at London St Pancras.


42339 stands on Derby goods lines - note diesel 10000 on the extreme left!


A delightful scene at Derby station as D93 steams away.


70037 enters the station heading southbound.


47006 shunting in Derby Works.


From Steve Oddy's ticket collection.


Timings (Booked Only)
(from Dick Franklin)

Location Booked (out) Booked (rtn)
St Pancras 10.50d 19.13a
Derby 13.45a 16.20d


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