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[Coyote]

It was a good day out and worth the journey from Kent to see it. With so many people attending there was always going to be a queue and there was. I joined the queue at 10:26, my watch says it took 47 minutes to cover 1.2km. It was odd that as the queue went along Litchurch Lane and Osmastron Road, another queue went in the opposite direction from the entrance along Litchurch Land and was only about 20 metres long. More queues for refreshments later.

The exhibits were good and varies, normal depot safety rules were cancelled allowing everyone to get close to there favourite locos. I stood  on some track and had Jubilee class Sierra Leone come straight towards me and stop a couple of metres away separated by just a metal barrier. There was a good selection of model layouts inside, and trade stands which I managed to avoid.

[Bob Tidbury]

So where are all the photos for us members who couldn't go for various reasons .such as me having to  use a 4 wheeled walking aid now and knowing how difficult it would be ,Haveing been to a Crewe open day years ago when I could walk without an aid .
Its all very well showing us adverts  we would have liked some good photos .
Bob
For those that couldn't go There are some  great Utube clips they are  really good I have just watched some of them and thought of letting you all know .

[Coyote]

So where are all the photos for us members who couldn't go for various reasons .
Its all very well showing us adverts  we would have liked some good photos .
Bob

There are photos but in the last thread that I posted photos of main line it was then locked. Travelling home now so no time to sort the photos out.

Dave

[KevTheBusDriver]

I spoke briefly to someone who attended Derby today (Sat). Apparently Preserved (old) buses were being use to ferry visitors from Derby bus station to the site - but being 'old' they were definitely NOT accessible to wheelchairs. He said a couple of newer low-floor buses were available but he didn't see them used - he saw someone in a wheelchair making their own way - and it was a considerable distance. Once on the site, a demonstration ride on a Class 345 was only accessible by steps! Absolutely unbelievable in 2025! 0/10 for the organizers. Try better in 2125.

[njee20]

The whole site is not well suited to wheelchairs. It's a working yard, so that isn't entirely surprising. They were very upfront about this beforehand. I did see a few people with various mobility aids, but frankly it would have been a very limiting experience all around. Your post is unfair IMO.

[Coyote]

[crewearpley40]

Bob @Bob Tidbury

The few I managed



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[Newportnobby]

Thanks to those who have posted pics for the rest of us (apart from Blue Peter in blue livery )
Great to see the Baby Deltic wheeled out

[crewearpley40]

Thought you might like that Mick

[Bob G]

Lovely photos. Lots of old stagers that are well known, but a couple of really interesting exhibits.

That's an interesting 08 shunter, for one. Is it battery powered?

Love the baby deltic too.

Best regards
Bob

[crewearpley40]

Yes it is @Bob G.

A bit about 08308

https://www.therailwayhub.co.uk/69438/a-closer-look-at-a-battery-powered-class-08-prototype/

https://08-e.positivetraction.co.uk/

As nick reminded

https://railway-news.com/hydrogen-pioneer-br-class-08-d3802-at-alstoms-greatest-gathering/



D5910 is the Baby Deltic

Please see www.babydeltic.co.uk
For info

Anybody spot Locomotion No 1






Furness No 20 of 1863
MPS photography

Rest i took



Well organised
Credit to staff at Derby Station keeping queues moving and being exceptionally
Fantastic friendly
Vintage Bus punctual but miserable staff
Queues in minimal
Plenty to see
Glad i took own packed lunch

[njee20]

There was the battery 08, and a hydrogen powered one too, pretty cool.

[Moonglum]

Thank you Gentlemen for taking and posting some great photos.

Tim

[Bealman]

Seconded.

[RailGooner]

Too many to post here. View my Flickr album: The Greatest Gathering