Not normally a fan of RUclips photo galleries but nice to see one with good photos from an unusual vantage point, and with an appropriate original soundtrack.
Good collection of photos and the music choice is good too We used to get a lift on locos some days and seeing the 47 with the grotty desk with tape to stop the draughts reminded me your job was not all glamour. Feet up is another thing I remember. Sad to see how the railway declined and nearly all this kind of place was closed down so many locos scrapped as well.
Thank you. I definitely remember draughty cabs that looked more than a little worse for wear. I'm really glad I took my camera into work that day, not knowing that an ordinary shift on shed would fade into history like that. It's good to reflect on the happy memories.
@@BrendanPerkins Yes they were good times A lot complained about BR but seeing how the railways are now is very saddening. I wish I took my camera early on. From around 1985 I began to carry one and got a few photos of unusual things. I took a few in the last week of BR as well. I was in Signal & Telecoms track side most days Could be you passed me on one of the tanker trains
Wow. Brilliant. Thanks for this memorable look at a great depot. Me and my best friend went there in 1985. Living on the south coast, there was very exotic traction to be found up north. I remember travelling out on a bus to IM and there was a BR driver also on board. When we got to the depot he squared it with the depot supervisor, we were allowed in and had the run of the place. Very Happy Days. Thanks again. 😁
Thanks Brendan for uploading this. It bring back happy memories when I was a small lad. I knew the late Colin Palmer, Depot Manager and he very kindly invited me and my Dad to have a look around the Depot one Sunday. I couldn't believe some many first generation diesels based at Immingham. Happy Memories
Late seventies early eighties based there, enjoyed every minute of it, long before digital and great to see someone kept a record of the place before it was erased.
I only made it once. Wasn't actually the greatest place to train-spot -- as I recall, the only publicly accessible viewing location was on the other side of the pipeline that's visible at 0:55. You can't really tell from the photo but there were several large pipes all cradled together, and the only view was where the big expansion joints created a window.
Brings back memories of IMM tmd spent 37 years working there , feet up on the desk on one of our new then class 60,s at least your shoe's were clean " who was that stood near the wash with orange coat ? looked bit like Chris Pickerdon ?
Some of these photos must be from a little earlier as we had taken delivery of 47401 for preservation by the middle of 1993. Don McNab kind of came with it... lol
Once of few depots I couldn’t get round during period 1984-1993 (ish). Don’t know why they were so mean not to let us round. I even went round Toton in 1984 when I was only 13. Just me and my brother who was 17. Unaccompanied and given free rein. Back to Immingham - I’m trying to understand the layout of the buildings - how many were there. How many roads were there. Is there a video showing all this somewhere? Cheers.
You can still roughly see the layout on Google maps with the two main sheds to the south near the main running line, maintenance to the west with 4 roads and Service to the right with 3 roads. Arrival road came in from the right, through the loco washers and on to the refueling point next to service shed. Departure roads to the north above the old sheds, and scrap/spares sidings and the old coal tower were out towards the west.
@@BrendanPerkins Gosh, yes -- on Google Maps you can basically see everything as if it was still there. The buildings' foundations show where they used to be, and even with the track lifted, it's obvious where it was.
@@BrendanPerkins Was you IMM drive ? can't remember name but prob know you by sight , I'm maintenance still at IMM . The TMD site is all levelled now even track has gone fuel point is in sorting sidings just past New shop . Sorting sidings has all been relayed new track ballast and altered layout drivers /ground staff work from cabin in sorting sidings
Yes I was a driver there back in the 90s and took these photos not long before I left due to privatisation. Really glad I took the camera into work that day.
Nice 1 Brendan. can you remember playing bass on a track of mine called Freight train. I made a video last week & put it on you tube. There's a clip at the end of me you & Anton playing at Jims Party. Awsome bass playing. check it out .
Not normally a fan of RUclips photo galleries but nice to see one with good photos from an unusual vantage point, and with an appropriate original soundtrack.
Lovely photos thank you for posting
Thank you.
Good collection of photos and the music choice is good too We used to get a lift on locos some days and seeing the 47 with the grotty desk with tape to stop the draughts reminded me your job was not all glamour. Feet up is another thing I remember. Sad to see how the railway declined and nearly all this kind of place was closed down so many locos scrapped as well.
Thank you. I definitely remember draughty cabs that looked more than a little worse for wear. I'm really glad I took my camera into work that day, not knowing that an ordinary shift on shed would fade into history like that. It's good to reflect on the happy memories.
@@BrendanPerkins Yes they were good times A lot complained about BR but seeing how the railways are now is very saddening. I wish I took my camera early on. From around 1985 I began to carry one and got a few photos of unusual things. I took a few in the last week of BR as well. I was in Signal & Telecoms track side most days Could be you passed me on one of the tanker trains
Wow. Brilliant. Thanks for this memorable look at a great depot. Me and my best friend went there in 1985. Living on the south coast, there was very exotic traction to be found up north. I remember travelling out on a bus to IM and there was a BR driver also on board. When we got to the depot he squared it with the depot supervisor, we were allowed in and had the run of the place. Very Happy Days. Thanks again. 😁
Thanks Andrew, glad you managed to visit the depot. It certainly was an amazing place.
Thanks Brendan for uploading this. It bring back happy memories when I was a small lad. I knew the late Colin Palmer, Depot Manager and he very kindly invited me and my Dad to have a look around the Depot one Sunday. I couldn't believe some many first generation diesels based at Immingham. Happy Memories
Thank you, yes Colin was a lovely bloke and very respected. It was a great depot and I remember it fondly.
@@BrendanPerkins You are right about Colin, he a very nice bloke to me and my Mum and Dad
Late seventies early eighties based there, enjoyed every minute of it, long before digital and great to see someone kept a record of the place before it was erased.
fantastic
Never managed to get to this depot back in the br days. Looked busy.
I only made it once. Wasn't actually the greatest place to train-spot -- as I recall, the only publicly accessible viewing location was on the other side of the pipeline that's visible at 0:55. You can't really tell from the photo but there were several large pipes all cradled together, and the only view was where the big expansion joints created a window.
Brings back memories of IMM tmd spent 37 years working there , feet up on the desk on one of our new then class 60,s at least your shoe's were clean " who was that stood near the wash with orange coat ? looked bit like Chris Pickerdon ?
Oh yes, the feet on desk was to prove just how hard I was working that day. That name definitely rings a bell!
beautiful old machines
Very happy times, they definitely had character.
Some of these photos must be from a little earlier as we had taken delivery of 47401 for preservation by the middle of 1993. Don McNab kind of came with it... lol
That sounds about right, I was never particularly organised with my old photos. 😀
Once of few depots I couldn’t get round during period 1984-1993 (ish). Don’t know why they were so mean not to let us round. I even went round Toton in 1984 when I was only 13. Just me and my brother who was 17. Unaccompanied and given free rein.
Back to Immingham - I’m trying to understand the layout of the buildings - how many were there. How many roads were there. Is there a video showing all this somewhere? Cheers.
You can still roughly see the layout on Google maps with the two main sheds to the south near the main running line, maintenance to the west with 4 roads and Service to the right with 3 roads. Arrival road came in from the right, through the loco washers and on to the refueling point next to service shed. Departure roads to the north above the old sheds, and scrap/spares sidings and the old coal tower were out towards the west.
@@BrendanPerkins Gosh, yes -- on Google Maps you can basically see everything as if it was still there. The buildings' foundations show where they used to be, and even with the track lifted, it's obvious where it was.
Not much left there now seen it all go in my 35 years at IMM
I've lots of happy memories, I think it would certainly be very strange if I saw what it was like now.
@@BrendanPerkins Was you IMM drive ? can't remember name but prob know you by sight , I'm maintenance still at IMM . The TMD site is all levelled now even track has gone fuel point is in sorting sidings just past New shop . Sorting sidings has all been relayed new track ballast and altered layout drivers /ground staff work from cabin in sorting sidings
Yes I was a driver there back in the 90s and took these photos not long before I left due to privatisation. Really glad I took the camera into work that day.
@@BrendanPerkins Should have stayed as Drivers pay sky rocketed after privatisation
Nice 1 Brendan. can you remember playing bass on a track of mine called Freight train. I made a video last week & put it on you tube. There's a clip at the end of me you & Anton playing at Jims Party. Awsome bass playing. check it out .
Awesome! I remember it well. 🎸
Hellfire days.