30 OCTOBER 2021 - 6223 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND "184H THE MIDLAND BRISTOLIAN" AT DERBY.

 

Welcome to Derby.

Yeah...welcome to Derby! I got the early train to get into Derby by 9am. It was teaming-down with rain all the way, even in Derby (as can be seen in the photos) and it was cold!

At 9:15am, I was surprised to see 47775 at the head of a rake of Mk1 coaches with bringing-up the rear, 6233 Duchess of Sutherland. But 47775 was slated to haul "The Midland Bristolian" from Crewe to Derby. So it shouldn't have been a surprise as this would enable 6233 to lead easily out of Derby without all that faffing-about of turning the steam loco up and down the tracks. But what a sight. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland is a very smart looking steam loco!

Looking west, from where "The Midland Bristolian" will emerge lead by 47775.

The Midland Bristolian arrives. 47775 leads the way into the station, while 6233 Duchess of Sutherland brings up the rear so that she can lead on the way out.

Having just arrived as trailing-loco, 6233's red-tail light to be replaced.

Service Crew place forward-lights on 6233.

The 2nd forward-light is placed.

Tail-light removed and Forward-direction lights in position. Ready to Go!

Boiler name-plate.

Steaming-up.

Off! 6233 Duchess of Sutherland leading "The Midland Bristolian" to Temple Mills.

47775 brings-up the rear.

The Midland Bristolian heading westwards.

Other Stuff seen...

Class 156410 waits to move northwards.

Classes 170104 & 170109 await departure east and south.

...and signals, TD 5033 TD 5044 & DW 5031, DW 5032!

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