Paulb1973

Torrington Avenue (Tile Hill, Coventry) Mobilgas Depot closed in June 1971 - the recently removed Down Loop at Tile Hill station was used by trains from that depot. Picture (not my site) of it here: http://www.gone-butnotforgotten.org.uk/tilehillkid/images/Mobilgas.jpg (That link is from this website, look under "Wakefield Crossing" : http://www.gone-butnotforgotten.org.uk/tilehillkid/TileHillStation.html ) Paul

Agree with that. There are many pictures on the internet of the Woodhead route just before and after its closure. Seeing OHLE masts without wires or track beneath seems rather sad. There are a few clips on YouTube from the cab of a DMU (from a camera planted at the front) in the late 70's/early 80's. At that point, track has been removed, overhead gantries cover thin air as loops and sidings had already been lifted.

I can recall the down Clansman reaching Coventry mid-to-late morning (10.30am to 11.30am-ish). I presume this was 'stop to pick-up only' Although it wasn't advertised [at Coventry] it did go onto call at Birmingham International, New Street & Wolverhampton? Don't recall seeing Mk3 coaches - but there were plenty of Mk2's.