News from Carnforth
The Old "Steamtown" has long been defunct. But when I visited this link all became clear. There are pictures of various diesel shunters in different states of decay. What I did notice on my last trip through Carnforth is the number of coaches being painted in maroon livery and carrying the logo "West Coast". As the train pulled out on its way to Arnside I espied a couple of Deltics receiving a lick of paint as they are being restored to their former glory.
Norman
posted by The Draughtsman @ 1:55 PM
1 comments
1 Comments:
Hi Norman,
The site at Carnforth has been in use by West Coast Railway Company for some years now. They maintain a substantial mainline fleet including three Class 33s (plus 1 spare), three Class 37s, four Class 47s, one Class 57/6 and a host of rolling stock.
I'm affraid you did not see any Deltics though; at the time of your sighting 4 were at Barrow Hill and the other 2 were at Tyseley and the NRM respectively, where they have remained for many years.
However within the past week they have all assembled at Barrow Hill in readiness for the DPS Deltic event this weekend.
Hope this is of interest!
Post a Comment
<< Home