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| Photo: Charles Moorhen |
This photo of a careworn British Rail Class 37 37057 UK diesel loco was taken in 1989 amongst the weed-strewn sidings of March TMD, Cambridgeshire.
During a trainspotting trip to March station, where I photographed a number of diesel locos and dmus, I found out about nearby Whitemoor Yard and decided to take a quick look.
After a short walk I was inside the yard. There didn't seem to be any staff about, well none that I could see, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to grab a couple of shots while I had the chance.
The result is seen above. Not the best photo in the world, it was taken on a 35mm film camera loaded, unfortunately, with out-of-date film - but at least it was a record of the day.
In the background can be seen a couple of Class 45 'Peak' locos, possibly waiting for their final trip along the tracks to the scrapyard, while to the right stands a Class 31 diesel loco in Railfreight livery.
UK diesel loco Class 37057 originally numbered D6757, known as an English Electric Type Three, was built in October 1962 and at one time carried the name, 'Viking' .
The locomotive survived the fate of languishing in a scrapyard and is currently owned by Colas Rail.
UK diesel loco Class 37057 originally numbered D6757, known as an English Electric Type Three, was built in October 1962 and at one time carried the name, 'Viking' .
The locomotive survived the fate of languishing in a scrapyard and is currently owned by Colas Rail.
Class 37 Locomotives on YouTube:
Class 37057 leads test train out of Ayr.
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