This is a fantastic snapshot taken from my mind as I remember it. Grew up spotting at Derby. I was there when Blink Bonny came through, and the open days - mind you ANY day was a works open day to us - used to go round the back and under the wire fence, especially on Sundays. I actually drove that miniature steam engine once a few years later. I seem to remember it was owned by the Royal School For The Deaf in Derby and run and maintained by the Loco Works Model Engineering Society - John Ollerenshaw had a lot to do with it. The BR flag was upside down - only Sealink ships had it that way round (Ships drive on the right!) Thanks so much for this posting.
Thank you for the excellent video, that took me back a few years I can tell you, those were the days, steam trains all over the place, and a good look round on one of the Works open days too, many thanks for the good work
Thank you thank you for uploading this wonderful video. I have to confess to shedding a tear when I saw the old Loco works most of which has gone and the lovely Ashby branch which I knew as a child, which has also now gone. So many memories came flooding back, your videos are marvellous please keep them coming.
Absolutely brilliant this. Derby loco open day with brass bands and a pop band as well. Early to mid 60s i would suggest. Whenever i drive over Pride park , i always have a think of the people that produced the steam and Diesel locomotives.
Big workshop in its day, sulzer 24,25, 44,45,46 s and the coach works at Litchurch lane, at least there's something left of it. Nice to see Kestrel on display, before it's sale to Russia.
This is a fantastic snapshot taken from my mind as I remember it. Grew up spotting at Derby. I was there when Blink Bonny came through, and the open days - mind you ANY day was a works open day to us - used to go round the back and under the wire fence, especially on Sundays. I actually drove that miniature steam engine once a few years later. I seem to remember it was owned by the Royal School For The Deaf in Derby and run and maintained by the Loco Works Model Engineering Society - John Ollerenshaw had a lot to do with it. The BR flag was upside down - only Sealink ships had it that way round (Ships drive on the right!) Thanks so much for this posting.
Some real Midland favourites here. Terrific.
Brilliant; absolutely brilliant! Never seen any of this footage before. Great to see views around Worthington and Weston-on-Trent.
Thank you for the excellent video, that took me back a few years I can tell you, those were the days, steam trains all over the place, and a good look round on one of the Works open days too, many thanks for the good work
Thank you thank you for uploading this wonderful video. I have to confess to shedding a tear when I saw the old Loco works most of which has gone and the lovely Ashby branch which I knew as a child, which has also now gone. So many memories came flooding back, your videos are marvellous please keep them coming.
Absolutely brilliant this. Derby loco open day with brass bands and a pop band as well. Early to mid 60s i would suggest. Whenever i drive over Pride park , i always have a think of the people that produced the steam and Diesel locomotives.
Loads of memories. Brilliant
Fantastic video. Interesting accident and great seeing the works. People proud of their jobs with their open days.
Wonderful! My main spotting ground as a lad!
Big workshop in its day, sulzer 24,25, 44,45,46 s and the coach works at Litchurch lane, at least there's something left of it.
Nice to see Kestrel on display, before it's sale to Russia.
Where and when was the DMU accident?
Wichnor Jn
Ha! Blink bonny! Topical with the new hornby tt120 release...
Shame about St Mungo. At least Tornado has masquerade as her lost sister.