The vehicle is seen on a low loader from Shoeburyness, passing the entrance to Butterley
station. Stuart Mackay
18/2/05
Two shots in Butterley yard. Ian Francis
Just
two days after arriving, with just charging the batteries the
vehicle is seen at Riddings Junction after completing its first test run
as a driver trailer coupled to 101 692. Stuart Mackay
23/2/05
Left: At the head of 101692 in Butterley station. It was
ready to work a schools charter the following day, which was
cancelled due to the weather. Right: Snow or no snow, work goes on! A Leyland 680 engine
destined for 51188 is steam cleaned outside the shed at
Butterley. Both Stuart Mackay
15/3/05
51188 after completion of it's first revenue earning service, a schools
charter. The passengers are seen disembarking at
Butterley. Stuart Mackay
8/7/06
Looking great in 1960s blue livery with wrap-around yellow end in the
yard at Butterley. Robert Chilton
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
21/7/07
Seen soon after arrival at Wirksworth, coupled to
55006 for a test run to Idridgehay. Richard
Buckby
The interior and cab was given a thorough overhaul at
Butterley before moving. Richard
Buckby
20/10/07
55006 and 51188 on a beautiful autumn day at Wirksworth. The bubble
car was doing the Gorsey Bank trips, the 2-car Met-Cam (with 51505) was
doing parallel demonstration runs. Richard Buckby