18th April 1963

Ian Allan Locospotters Club
(Derby Works)

Loco Used 34031 'Torrington'

Route : 1T05 throughout

Loco Route
34031 London St Pancras - Bedford - Leicester - Trent Jn - Derby (1)
34031 Derby - (?reverse of outward route?) - London St Pancras

Notes :
(1) For visit to Derby Locomotive Works.

Sources : John Clifford (from contemporary sources), Gordon Jakes & Andrew Fairholm

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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