phil gollin Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 . I am seeking some information regarding how quickly shed code plates were changed with "loaned" locomotives in the 1950s and 60s. Obviously if a locomotive was just loaned for a few days the shed plate would not be changed, however there were occasions when locos were "transferred" (i.e. officially loaned for longer periods) the prime examples being the Fairburn 2-6-4Ts and Class 24s in the late 50s/early 60s. Would the plates have been changed as soon as possible, or on an as-or-when basis ? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 For loans, in a lot of instances in the 1960's, plates would be removed, and the shed code painted in it's place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bécasse Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hither Green didn't put 73C plates on its diesel locos so the Class 24s, on loan c1960 as mobile train-heating boilers, didn't carry shed plates at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I believe general practice was to change shedplates on locos that were loaned for any length of time. For example Nine Elms regularly loaned two Standard Class Fives to Bath Green Park for summer extras on the S&D and these would have Bath shedplates for the duration of the loan. The purpose of shedplates was to indicate the 'home' shed to staff at other depots so they had to be up to date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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