18B Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Hi, Am I recalled correctly that post National Power the Ferrybridge depot was utilised as a Class 08 overhaul depot by EWS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted July 14, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2020 54 minutes ago, 18B said: Hi, Am I recalled correctly that post National Power the Ferrybridge depot was utilised as a Class 08 overhaul depot by EWS? It was indeed, my records show that I visited Ferrybridge to see the Shunters circa 2002/3. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Yes, many of the late survivors were given the FB treatment. IIRC they painted the water / coolant filler pipes light blue as their signature Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo675 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Hi Folks, Back in the day, Riley and Son's Ltd of Bury were subcontracted for the white metalling and machining of rod bushes and axle boxes, the straightening of bent coupling rods and also the re-riveting of horn guides if loose. Gibbo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
25901 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 The Royal 47's were stored there for a time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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