Re: 60022 ‘Ingleborough’
David Fletcher / Cappagh Group
I had a look at your excellent news pages earlier and saw that Class 60 no. 60022 ‘Ingleborough’ featured.
I thought you might appreciate a few pictures taken last week of the loco undertaking its first loaded trial since competition of the rebuild at Boden Rail at Colwick. The loco carries a very close copy of late Midland Railway livery to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Settle & Carlisle Railway and to recognise the history and exciting future of the railway city of Derby, home of both the Midland Railway and DCRail.
Why is the locomotive carrying 'The Crimson Rambler' headboard? The nickname for Derby locomotives dates from after 1923, when the Midland Railway was one of the companies that merged to form the London, Midland & Scottish Railway. With the Derby management taking many of the senior roles in the newly formed company, the pre-war Midland compounds, such as preserved no. 1000, were adopted as the first standard express engine for the LM&SR. Newly built examples in crimson lake were supplied across its territory, including on the lines of the Midland's old rival, the London & North Western. Some of its former staff and supporters resented both the incursion of Midland designs and the red livery. The Crimson Rambler was a vigorous variety of climbing rose popular in the 1920s, so the nickname may originally have had a sardonic edge.
DCRail now plans to take our own Crimson Rambler far and wide including to parts even the Midland didn’t get to. We are particularly looking forward to visiting the South Devon Railway diesel gala on the 7th and 8th November, where perhaps it will be the first Crimson Lake locomotive to operate on the railway?
I thought you might appreciate a few pictures taken last week of the loco undertaking its first loaded trial since competition of the rebuild at Boden Rail at Colwick. The loco carries a very close copy of late Midland Railway livery to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Settle & Carlisle Railway and to recognise the history and exciting future of the railway city of Derby, home of both the Midland Railway and DCRail.
Why is the locomotive carrying 'The Crimson Rambler' headboard? The nickname for Derby locomotives dates from after 1923, when the Midland Railway was one of the companies that merged to form the London, Midland & Scottish Railway. With the Derby management taking many of the senior roles in the newly formed company, the pre-war Midland compounds, such as preserved no. 1000, were adopted as the first standard express engine for the LM&SR. Newly built examples in crimson lake were supplied across its territory, including on the lines of the Midland's old rival, the London & North Western. Some of its former staff and supporters resented both the incursion of Midland designs and the red livery. The Crimson Rambler was a vigorous variety of climbing rose popular in the 1920s, so the nickname may originally have had a sardonic edge.
DCRail now plans to take our own Crimson Rambler far and wide including to parts even the Midland didn’t get to. We are particularly looking forward to visiting the South Devon Railway diesel gala on the 7th and 8th November, where perhaps it will be the first Crimson Lake locomotive to operate on the railway?
On the 5th October 2026 Class 60 no. 60022 'Ingleborough' and no 60099 'Ben More Assynt' pass Great Cheverell whilst working the 6V98 1008 Willesden Dc Rail Sidings to Merehead. This was the first run on a train for 'Ingleborough' since rebuild. Copyright David Fletcher/Cappagh Group.
At sunset on the 5th October 2026 Class 60 no. 60022 'Ingleborough' and no 60099 'Ben More Assynt' are seen at Woodborough looped for a GWR IET whilst working the 6M18 1649 Merehead to Willesden DC Rail Sidings is loaded. Copyright David Fletcher/Cappagh Group.
Many thanks indeed David, both for the photographs and for the explanation behind the smart new livery. We wish your company continued success, and I'm sure there will be plenty of SDR photographs when the time comes!
43156 - The Good Times
Recent HST Memories
Clive Smith
43156 is still standing sentinel at Laira at the entrance to the depot by Embankment Road, a reminder of the depot's long association with the HST class. It may not be there much longer as it has been purchased from GWR by Romic and a move is expected soon. Here are some pictures of 43156 'Maen Castle' in action in Devon and Cornwall.
43097 is at the front of the 2C05 05.40 Bristol Temple Meads - Penzance with 43156 on the rear at Ivybridge on the 12th January 2022. Copyright Clive Smith.
43156 rounds off the sea wall into Teignmouth station on the 24th June 2023 with an amended 10.25 Exeter St Davids - Newton Abbot. 43155 is on the rear. This train was cancelled between Cardiff and Exeter due to train crew issues and Newton Abbot and Penzance due to a points failure at Laira. Copyright Clive Smith.
The classic scene at Largin Viaduct on the 31st March 2025. This is the 2P08 08.50 Penzance - Plymouth with 43156 leading and 43093 on the rear. Copyright Clive Smith.
Another classic Cornish location . This time at Scorrier on the 10th April 2025 with the Hallenbeagle Mine Engine House as backdrop. This is the 2C29 15.47 Plymouth - Penzance with 43156 leading and 43092 on the rear. I gather the gates to the footpath crossing have recently been screwed shut and the path blocked thus limiting the view from here. Copyright Clive Smith.
43198 and 43156 head east over Coldrenick Viaduct with the 2P90 13.15 Penzance - Plymouth on the 11th October 2025. Copyright Clive Smith.
Some photographs to stir the memories - how we all miss the HST's. Many thanks, Clive.
October 1976
Part 14
Roger Winnen
A Class 50 and D1023 Western Fusilier on the Royal Mail. 15.10.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
A Class 50 and D1023 Western Fusilier on the Royal Mail. 15.10.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
D1010 "Western Campaigner" arrives at Penzance. 15.10.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
50008 and a Western at Penzance. 16.10.1976, copyright Roger Winnen.
