Thursday, August 9, 2007

The last loco at Saltley shed


... was removed via low-loader at midday on Wednesday. 
47791 had stood withdrawn here for the last four years, in it's final
 livery (RES red), and minus nameplates 
(Venice Simplon Orient Express). Apparently the loco is to be restored to working order at Eastleigh...
Saltley depot was closed in March this year.

2 comments:

BEN CRUACHAN said...

All madness. To think what Saltley used to be, and now its gone. And preserving a 47, well well.... Definately the end of an era there.

mini guru said...

Damn shame, but atleast it's going to be saved. As for saltley, well it's in the Dooms Day Book .