birdseyecircus Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Just came across these pictures http://www.urbexforums.co.uk/showthread.php/15207-Capper-Pass-amp-Son-Sidings-East-Yorkshire-October-2011 Which show a 6 wheeled industrial shunter still in its shed at the long closed Capper pass/ cement sidings at Melton. Does anyone know why it has lasted so long? I know that some cement wagons were stored on this site till the mid 2000's. Just curious. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennine MC Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I know that some cement wagons were stored on this site till the mid 2000's. The cement wagons were at the BCC (formerly Earles) plant, which is a different site. I have a shot of the cement depot shunter c1973, but in several years of passing by, I never saw the Cappers loco in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 As Ian says, all the views are taken at the former cement works, now I believe Croxton and Garry. I was signalman at Melton Lane for about six months in 1981, I only ever put one wagon in to "Capper's", this was duly hauled away by their c1930 shunter. I do recall, "Capper's" run the loco in the own sidings from time to time on a "Care and Maintance" basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thanks for the info fellas. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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