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1970
Derby Lightweight DMBS E79044 in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering). It arrived in the yard on 20 February 1970, this was probably taken soon after. It faces a Met-Camm "Lightweight" DMSL. Tony Wilkins.
1970
Derby Lightweight DMBS E79044 in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering). It arrived in the yard on 20 February 1970, this was probably taken soon after. Tony Wilkins.
1970
Derby Lightweight DMBS E79044 in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering). It arrived in the yard on 20 February 1970, this was probably taken soon after. Tony Wilkins.
1970
The van end of Derby Lightweight DMBS E79044 in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering). It arrived in the yard on 20 February 1970, this was probably taken soon after. Chalked on the outward opening van door is "To Derby Works". Tony Wilkins.
1970
The gangway end of Derby Lightweight DMBS E79044 in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering). It arrived in the yard on 20 February 1970, this was probably taken soon after. Tony Wilkins.
1970
This is believed to be Cohen's yard at Kettering, in early 1970. It contains many Met-Camm Lightweights. Tony Wilkins.
early 1970
A withdrawn Eastern Region Derby Lightweight vehicle in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering) in early 1970. Note the missing buffer. Tony Wilkins.
21st June 1970
BR blue 'Derby Lightweight' driving trailer M79184 awaiting the torch at George Cohen's scrapyard at Cransley near Kettering on 21st June 1970. A victim of the many branch lines axed in the 1960's and being non-standard 'Yellow Diamond' coupling code. Gordon Edgar.
21st June 1970
Still in its original green livery, 'Derby Lightweight motor coach' E79025 awaiting its fate at George Cohen's scrapyard at Cransley, near Kettering on 21st June 1970. A victim of wholesale line closures in the 1960s. Gordon Edgar.
1971
The remains (underframe and number panel) of Derby Lightweight 79633 at Cohen's Kettering yard, probably in 1971. It had been built as power car 79191 before conversion to a trailer in 1962. Behind, another vehicle awaits the chop. The grey material scattered all over the ground is blue asbestos. Tony Wilkins.
Spring 1971
All of the original West Cumberland trailer cars (M79600-12) were scrapped by Arnott Young at various locations other than two which moved to Derby. There one became part of the Ultrasonic test train, the other, M79610 (which was the original partner of the ultrasonic test train power car M79018) was scrapped at Cohens in Kettering in early 1971, where it is pictured. Tony Wilkins.
Spring 1971
M79610 at Cohens in Kettering in early 1971. During it's time at Derby it's had a hole cut in the side (why?) and glass removed, but otherwise looks complete. Grey paint has been applied (covering graffiti or an experiment?) but it's clear its last livery in traffic was plain blue with yellow cab doors and 3" numbers. Tony Wilkins.
1st July 1975
Withdrawn Class 100 E56310 at Cohens Kettering scrapyard on 1 July 1975. M55998 is further down the siding. Alistair Ness.
1st July 1975
Withdrawn Class 129 M55998 at Cohens Kettering scrapyard on 1 July 1975. Alistair Ness.
30th March 1978
Cravens DMPV 55998 awaiting scrapping at Cohens yard at Cransley, Kettering on 30 March 1978. Kevin Lane.
6th April 1978
Class 100 E56310 and Class 129 M55998 at Cohens Kettering Scrapyard on 6 April 1978. Alistair Ness.
11th August 1979
Class 100 DTC 56310 has Class 129 55998 for company at Cohen's at Kettering on the 11th August 1979. Neil Cannon.
30th April 1984
It's fanciful to think that this Class 120 Cross Country dmu, 53704 leading, has come across the country to reach Kettering Junction from Cambidge. It's actually a Bletchley to Leicester service proceeding on the down fast under the watchful eyes of the Junction signalman. 30th April 1984. Mike Dean.
16th April 1987
Class 122 single unit M55004 (built by the Gloucester RC & W Co in 1958) at Kettering with the 09.13 service to Corby on 16 April 1987. This was the day that services were restored to Corby after a gap of 21 years, the station having been closed in April 1966 when regular passenger trains over the Oakham-Kettering line were withdrawn. The 1987 re-opening was on an "experimental" basis, and services were withdrawn again as from 2 June 1990. This closure left Corby as, allegedly, the largest town in Europe without a rail service, and, in the ensuing years, there were various proposals for trains to serve Corby once again. But it would be nearly 19 years until East Midlands Trains re-introduced a regular service, including through trains to London, to the town. Lewis Bevan.
16th April 1987
Almost 21 years to the day since Corby station had closed in 1966, rail services were reinstated. Trains shuttled between Kettering and Corby, provided by dmus based at Bletchley and operated by Network SouthEast. Initially there were two Gloucester RCW class 122 "bubble cars" dedicated to the service, embellished with the Corby coat of arms. Here, in the first week of service, M55004 climbs out of Kettering with an afternoon train on 16/4/87. New signals are in place but there are still four tracks, a situation that will change at the end of 1987. The "Jockloper" lasted barely more than three years, though in 2008 a more permanent service again re-connected Corby to the outside world. Mike Dean.
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