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On shed at Thornton

A few images from the eleven years, 2007 - 2018, the locos 60009 and 61994 were based at Thornton. Other locos who came were 4464 "Bittern", 60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley", 60163 "Tornado", 70013 "Oliver Cromwell", 6201 "Princess Elizabeth", 62005 and various Black Fives.
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  • West Coast Railway's 47804 sits inside the two road shed at Thornton which is the home for A4 60009 and K4 61994. 16/8/2007

    West Coast Railway's 47804 sits inside the two road shed at Thornton which is the home for A4 60009 and K4 61994. 16/8/2007

  • 61994 "The Great Marquess" sits over the pit in the shed being prepped for a trip the following day. 47804 will drag the loco out so it can be lit.

    61994 "The Great Marquess" sits over the pit in the shed being prepped for a trip the following day. 47804 will drag the loco out so it can be lit.

  • Fraser, with Graeme in the cab too, brings 47804 out of the shed so it can pull 61994 out as well.

    Fraser, with Graeme in the cab too, brings 47804 out of the shed so it can pull 61994 out as well.

  • Now the type 4 comes back on the other shed road.

    Now the type 4 comes back on the other shed road.

  • Fraser looks out as he creeps the class 47 gently forward, Graeme will tie the K4 on and release the handbrake. Gordon walks by watching.

    Fraser looks out as he creeps the class 47 gently forward, Graeme will tie the K4 on and release the handbrake. Gordon walks by watching.

  • Very slowly Fraser brings the K4 out of the shed, its fire will be lit very shortly.

    Very slowly Fraser brings the K4 out of the shed, its fire will be lit very shortly.

  • 47804 is back on the other shed road and 61994 has acquired a headboard, "The Fair Maid". Graeme and I had a play, under Fraser's supervision, driving the class 47 up and down the siding.

    47804 is back on the other shed road and 61994 has acquired a headboard, "The Fair Maid". Graeme and I had a play, under Fraser's supervision, driving the class 47 up and down the siding.

  • The pair sit side by side. The fire in the K4 has been lit and smoke is pouring from the cab.

    The pair sit side by side. The fire in the K4 has been lit and smoke is pouring from the cab.

  • Some smoke is rolling out of the chimney but most is coming from the firebox door and filling the cab. 16/8/2007

    Some smoke is rolling out of the chimney but most is coming from the firebox door and filling the cab. 16/8/2007

  • The next day and the loco is ready for the off with the support coach. I can not recall where the loco was going. 17/8/2007

    The next day and the loco is ready for the off with the support coach. I can not recall where the loco was going. 17/8/2007

  • I was not going on this trip so I will lock the shed and gate when I leave. I didn't chase the light engine move either so I must have had something else on. 17/8/2007

    I was not going on this trip so I will lock the shed and gate when I leave. I didn't chase the light engine move either so I must have had something else on. 17/8/2007

  • We hosted a number of visiting locos during our eleven years in residence. Princess Royal class LMS pacific 6201 "Princess Elizabeth" rests on Thornton shed between tours. Other locos who came were 60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley", 60163 "Tornado", 70013 "Oliver Cromwell", 62005 and others.

    We hosted a number of visiting locos during our eleven years in residence. Princess Royal class LMS pacific 6201 "Princess Elizabeth" rests on Thornton shed between tours. Other locos who came were 60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley", 60163 "Tornado", 70013 "Oliver Cromwell", 62005 and others.

  • A night view of the mighty pacific lit by the lights of the shed. I can find no details as to why it was here, it would appear I made no notes.

    A night view of the mighty pacific lit by the lights of the shed. I can find no details as to why it was here, it would appear I made no notes.

  • Another A4 pacific stands at Thornton shed in steam, Jeremy Hoskins' 4464 "Bittern" . The loco has been here for a few days after working a tour to Perth then running to Thornton to stable. 21/5/2012

    Another A4 pacific stands at Thornton shed in steam, Jeremy Hoskins' 4464 "Bittern" . The loco has been here for a few days after working a tour to Perth then running to Thornton to stable. 21/5/2012

  • The sun glints off the firebox as it basks in the mid May sunshine. The loco was kept in light steam during its layover.

    The sun glints off the firebox as it basks in the mid May sunshine. The loco was kept in light steam during its layover.

  • K4 61994 slowly reverses in with the support coach having run light from Inverness as 5Z34 1507 Inverness to Thornton.

    K4 61994 slowly reverses in with the support coach having run light from Inverness as 5Z34 1507 Inverness to Thornton.

  • The train is being guided back by Jamie.

    The train is being guided back by Jamie.

  • 61994 now rests next to 4464. 60009 may have been at Crewe undergoing its last overhaul.

    61994 now rests next to 4464. 60009 may have been at Crewe undergoing its last overhaul.

  • In the bothy, John, Marilyn and Fraser wonder if they'll manage all that beer that evening! The K4 has just been serviced, fire cleaned, ashpan emptied, smokebox emptied, it will be coaled in the morning. This was a quick turn round as it was booked to run engine and coach to Fort William the next day.

    In the bothy, John, Marilyn and Fraser wonder if they'll manage all that beer that evening! The K4 has just been serviced, fire cleaned, ashpan emptied, smokebox emptied, it will be coaled in the morning. This was a quick turn round as it was booked to run engine and coach to Fort William the next day.

  • Jamie is helping with the beer as Fraser asks for two more!!

    Jamie is helping with the beer as Fraser asks for two more!!

  • Gordon is busy in his man cave playing with his toys.

    Gordon is busy in his man cave playing with his toys.

  • The A4 and K4 stand together lit by the camera flash.

    The A4 and K4 stand together lit by the camera flash.

  • The A4 and K4 stand together lit by the shed floodlights.

    The A4 and K4 stand together lit by the shed floodlights.

  • The K4 is having its tender refilled by the shed hosepipe.

    The K4 is having its tender refilled by the shed hosepipe.

  • A comparison of front ends.

    A comparison of front ends.

  • This is quite atmospheric under the shed lights.

    This is quite atmospheric under the shed lights.

  • The camera's flash does a good jib but is very harsh on the front ends of both locos.

    The camera's flash does a good jib but is very harsh on the front ends of both locos.

  • One last shot before heading home. 21/5/2012

    One last shot before heading home. 21/5/2012

  • A beautiful sunny morning at Thornton and A4 4464 is just about ready for its departure from the shed. 23/5/2012

    A beautiful sunny morning at Thornton and A4 4464 is just about ready for its departure from the shed. 23/5/2012

  • The loco ran for a period as 4492 "Dominion of Canada" in LNER Garter Blue with valances. Afterwards the valances and livery was retained when it returned to its own name and number.

    The loco ran for a period as 4492 "Dominion of Canada" in LNER Garter Blue with valances. Afterwards the valances and livery was retained when it returned to its own name and number.

  • The shed is locked and the crew are on board and everything is ready for the off. The driver gives a blast on the whistle for departure and the white steam contrasts well with the black smoke from the fire.

    The shed is locked and the crew are on board and everything is ready for the off. The driver gives a blast on the whistle for departure and the white steam contrasts well with the black smoke from the fire.

  • Steam roars from the cylinder drain cocks as the loco and support coach slowly move off as 5Z41 1300 Thornton Shed to Millerhill. Once over in Edinburgh the loco will take a train south under "The Cathedral Explorer".

    Steam roars from the cylinder drain cocks as the loco and support coach slowly move off as 5Z41 1300 Thornton Shed to Millerhill. Once over in Edinburgh the loco will take a train south under "The Cathedral Explorer".

  • The tender was converted to a corridor tender during its overhaul, as persevered the loco was not fitted with one. With Bittern spending time here all three running A4's have been to Thornton. 23/5/2012

    The tender was converted to a corridor tender during its overhaul, as persevered the loco was not fitted with one. With Bittern spending time here all three running A4's have been to Thornton. 23/5/2012

  • A4 60009 stands on shed at Thornton possibly for the last time. It is prepped and ready to go for a slow trip south to Shildon initially for display there for a while before then heading to Bury and into the workshops of Ian Riley for serious repairs to the axleboxes and motion. 18/7/2016

    A4 60009 stands on shed at Thornton possibly for the last time. It is prepped and ready to go for a slow trip south to Shildon initially for display there for a while before then heading to Bury and into the workshops of Ian Riley for serious repairs to the axleboxes and motion. 18/7/2016

  • Driver Steve Chipperfield whistles up for the departure, 5Z60 1952 Thornton to Shildon. Due to the issues with the bottom end it is timed to Shildon at a speed of just 30 mph the WHOLE way.

    Driver Steve Chipperfield whistles up for the departure, 5Z60 1952 Thornton to Shildon. Due to the issues with the bottom end it is timed to Shildon at a speed of just 30 mph the WHOLE way.

  • Steam tears from the cylinder drain cocks as the loco is slowly moved away from the shed. The cold water in the tender leaves condensation on the side and shows the level of water in the tank.

    Steam tears from the cylinder drain cocks as the loco is slowly moved away from the shed. The cold water in the tender leaves condensation on the side and shows the level of water in the tank.

  • Another long blast on the whistle. The loco arrived without incident at Shildon and later went on to Bury for repairs. 18/7/2016

    Another long blast on the whistle. The loco arrived without incident at Shildon and later went on to Bury for repairs. 18/7/2016

  • It is early morning at Thornton as West Coast Railways' 37669 shunts the SRPS stock ahead of two trips to Tweedbank from Dalgety Bay. 9/10/2016

    It is early morning at Thornton as West Coast Railways' 37669 shunts the SRPS stock ahead of two trips to Tweedbank from Dalgety Bay. 9/10/2016

  • 37669 has positioned the stock to allow the steam loco and support coach to couple on, so it has been uncoupled and moved clear.

    37669 has positioned the stock to allow the steam loco and support coach to couple on, so it has been uncoupled and moved clear.

  • Ian Riley's former LMSR Black Five 45407 moves slowly from where it took coal back to couple onto the stock.

    Ian Riley's former LMSR Black Five 45407 moves slowly from where it took coal back to couple onto the stock.

  • 45407 is now coupled onto the stock and the loco and train comes back to pass me again.

    45407 is now coupled onto the stock and the loco and train comes back to pass me again.

  • With the drain cocks open the loco disappears when the driver opens the regulator to move the train forward.

    With the drain cocks open the loco disappears when the driver opens the regulator to move the train forward.

  • 37669 is in the coal loading road as 45407 goes by to clear the turnout to allow the class 37 back out.

    37669 is in the coal loading road as 45407 goes by to clear the turnout to allow the class 37 back out.

  • 37669 drops down onto the stock to couple onto the coach.

    37669 drops down onto the stock to couple onto the coach.

  • The loco secondman has come through the bonnet and out of the inspection hatches so he can give the windscreens a good clean.

    The loco secondman has come through the bonnet and out of the inspection hatches so he can give the windscreens a good clean.

  • Time to go and 37669 eases forward with the train, 5Z16 0915 Thornton Shed to Dalgety Bay. Once there it will sit for 20 minutes before leaving for Tweedbank.

    Time to go and 37669 eases forward with the train, 5Z16 0915 Thornton Shed to Dalgety Bay. Once there it will sit for 20 minutes before leaving for Tweedbank.

  • On arrival at Tweedbank the train will sit for a while before 45407 takes the train back to Dalgety Bay via the Fife Circle. After another short dwell it will form another train to Tweedbank with 45407 leading. Time to head home.

    On arrival at Tweedbank the train will sit for a while before 45407 takes the train back to Dalgety Bay via the Fife Circle. After another short dwell it will form another train to Tweedbank with 45407 leading. Time to head home.

  • At the end of the day 45407 is back at Thornton for servicing and an overnight stay before going back to Fort William in the morning.

    At the end of the day 45407 is back at Thornton for servicing and an overnight stay before going back to Fort William in the morning.

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    The A4 and K4 stand together lit by the camera flash.
    The A4 and K4 stand together lit by the shed floodlights.
    The K4 is having its tender refilled by the shed hosepipe.