37100 - 37199
37100
Originally allocated to Darnall (Sheffield) on release from Vulcan Works in December 1962 as D6800. Transferred just down the road at Tinsley when the new depot opened and renumbered 37100 in February 1974 when TOPS came in. In '75 it would move to Thornaby and later to Gateshead (Sept 79) with a return to Thornaby in November 1986, but only lasted two months there before going back to Tinsley. Another two moves in 1987 would be Thornaby again then Stratford (London) and Thornaby again in July 1989. Stored serviceable at Immingham (July 1992) for a month as part of the Petroleum sector (restricted use). It returned to traffic and would mainly be found at Grangemouth (Scotland), later being transferred to Inverness in April '93 and seven months later to Motherwell and once again placed into store (Aug 94 - July 95). A change of luck as it then became part of the special projects fleet for use in France and departed our shores in August 1999 being use on infrastructure trains helping to build high speed lines. It returned to the UK a year later but went straight into store (at Tyne yard) once again. It was allocated for disposal at TJ Thompsons in November 2005 and moved there by road by somehow managed to survive, being bought by Harry Needle and converted to 97301 for use by Network rail. It is still with us today.
37100 at Thornaby on 16th October 1976.
37100
Originally allocated to Darnall (Sheffield) on release from Vulcan Works in December 1962 as D6800. Transferred just down the road at Tinsley when the new depot opened and renumbered 37100 in February 1974 when TOPS came in. In '75 it would move to Thornaby and later to Gateshead (Sept 79) with a return to Thornaby in November 1986, but only lasted two months there before going back to Tinsley. Another two moves in 1987 would be Thornaby again then Stratford (London) and Thornaby again in July 1989. Stored serviceable at Immingham (July 1992) for a month as part of the Petroleum sector (restricted use). It returned to traffic and would mainly be found at Grangemouth (Scotland), later being transferred to Inverness in April '93 and seven months later to Motherwell and once again placed into store (Aug 94 - July 95). A change of luck as it then became part of the special projects fleet for use in France and departed our shores in August 1999 being use on infrastructure trains helping to build high speed lines. It returned to the UK a year later but went straight into store (at Tyne yard) once again. It was allocated for disposal at TJ Thompsons in November 2005 and moved there by road by somehow managed to survive, being bought by Harry Needle and converted to 97301 for use by Network rail. It is still with us today.
The impressive signal gantry at Scarborough shows 37100 waiting for the 15:12 departure to Glasgow Queen St. on 27th August 1983.
97301
Originally allocated to Darnall (Sheffield) on release from Vulcan Works in December 1962 as D6800. Transferred just down the road at Tinsley when the new depot opened and renumbered 37100 in February 1974 when TOPS came in. In '75 it would move to Thornaby and later to Gateshead (Sept 79) with a return to Thornaby in November 1986, but only lasted two months there before going back to Tinsley. Another two moves in 1987 would be Thornaby again then Stratford (London) and Thornaby again in July 1989. Stored serviceable at Immingham (July 1992) for a month as part of the Petroleum sector (restricted use). It returned to traffic and would mainly be found at Grangemouth (Scotland), later being transferred to Inverness in April '93 and seven months later to Motherwell and once again placed into store (Aug 94 - July 95). A change of luck as it then became part of the special projects fleet for use in France and departed our shores in August 1999 being use on infrastructure trains helping to build high speed lines. It returned to the UK a year later but went straight into store (at Tyne yard) once again. It was allocated for disposal at TJ Thompsons in November 2005 and moved there by road by somehow managed to survive, being bought by Harry Needle and converted to 97301 for use by Network rail. It is still with us today.
Yellow peril 97301 aka 37100 before departmental conversion and use with Network Rail. Part of the Mid-Norfolk gala on 25th September 2010.
97301
Originally allocated to Darnall (Sheffield) on release from Vulcan Works in December 1962 as D6800. Transferred just down the road at Tinsley when the new depot opened and renumbered 37100 in February 1974 when TOPS came in. In '75 it would move to Thornaby and later to Gateshead (Sept 79) with a return to Thornaby in November 1986, but only lasted two months there before going back to Tinsley. Another two moves in 1987 would be Thornaby again then Stratford (London) and Thornaby again in July 1989. Stored serviceable at Immingham (July 1992) for a month as part of the Petroleum sector (restricted use). It returned to traffic and would mainly be found at Grangemouth (Scotland), later being transferred to Inverness in April '93 and seven months later to Motherwell and once again placed into store (Aug 94 - July 95). A change of luck as it then became part of the special projects fleet for use in France and departed our shores in August 1999 being use on infrastructure trains helping to build high speed lines. It returned to the UK a year later but went straight into store (at Tyne yard) once again. It was allocated for disposal at TJ Thompsons in November 2005 and moved there by road by somehow managed to survive, being bought by Harry Needle and converted to 97301 for use by Network rail. It is still with us today.
A few heads out the window with 97301 at the Mid-Norfolk gala on 26th September 2010.
97301 & 97302
Network rail acquired four class 37s for use and painted them yellow. Know to most bashers as 'The Yellow peril' these two were once 37100 & 37170 respectively. Newport 18th March 2017
37101
Allocated to Darnall (Sheffield) from new on 28th December 1962 as D6801 it would be transferred to Tinsley (Sheffield) in April 1964. In October 1971 it moved to Thornaby depot (51L) and when the new TOPS codes for locos and depots came about it was renumbered to 37101, still at Thornaby (TE), where it remained until January 74 and a move back to Tinsley before heading back to the sister depot in the North East at Gateshead (GD) in March 1975. It then went to March depot in October of the same year. Moving around the North East once again, TE (Feb 77), GD (Sept 79), TE (May 82), GD (Sept 85), TE (July 86). A move further south in Jan 87 back to Tinsley before a move to the Western region at Bristol Bath Rd. (BR) in May 1993 where it spend six months with a very brief spell at Cardiff Canton (CF) for a month. In December 1993 it had two allocations, firstly Inverness (IS) then Immingham (IM). The loco went to store in February 1994 and renumbered to 37345 in September 1994 it remained at Immingham and was eventually cut up there in August 2003.
Paired with 37174 at Machynlleth has 37101 inside in readiness for the accent of Talerddig while working the 1505 Pwllheli to Euston on 10th September 1988.
37101
Allocated to Darnall (Sheffield) from new on 28th December 1962 as D6801 it would be transferred to Tinsley (Sheffield) in April 1964. In October 1971 it moved to Thornaby depot (51L) and when the new TOPS codes for locos and depots came about it was renumbered to 37101, still at Thornaby (TE), where it remained until January 74 and a move back to Tinsley before heading back to the sister depot in the North East at Gateshead (GD) in March 1975. It then went to March depot in October of the same year. Moving around the North East once again, TE (Feb 77), GD (Sept 79), TE (May 82), GD (Sept 85), TE (July 86). A move further south in Jan 87 back to Tinsley before a move to the Western region at Bristol Bath Rd. (BR) in May 1993 where it spend six months with a very brief spell at Cardiff Canton (CF) for a month. In December 1993 it had two allocations, firstly Inverness (IS) then Immingham (IM). The loco went to store in February 1994 and renumbered to 37345 in September 1994 it remained at Immingham and was eventually cut up there in August 2003. Part of the Tinsley Railfreight Distribution sector, 37101 and 37225 are seen at Cardiff Canton with red diamond decals, date unknown.
37102
Originally numbered D6802 and allocated to Darnall (Sheffield) on 4th January 1963 it be transferred to Tinsley (Sheffield) in April 1964. Several re-allocations around the Eastern region then took place, Thornaby (51L) in October ’71, Thornaby (TE) until February 1974 on a move to March (MR). Tinsley (TI) in October ’74, Gateshead (GD) March ’75, back to March (MR) in October ’75 and again at Tinsley (TI) in May 1987. A very brief spell at Eastfield (ED) in July of 1987 before being called to works for conversion and renumbering to 37712 in May 1988 as 37712 and a move to the Steel sector at Canton (CF). Named ‘The Cardiff Rod Mill’ (a name previously carried by 37229) on 9th November 1988 at Cardiff Tidal sidings it remained at Canton until a move back to the Eastern at Thornaby in February 1992 was short-lived as it returned to Canton the following month and back once again to Thornaby in May of ’92. The Rod Mill nameplates were removed in July of that year for ‘Teesside Steelmaster’ plates to be applied on 20th September 1992 although these plates were removed in June 1997. Three more allocations occurred, in November ’98 to Toton (TO), Old Oak Common (OC) in November 2000 and Crewe Diesel Depot (CD) in January 2001 before storage for special projects Italy in June 2002. The loco was subsequently bought by West Coast Railway Company in December 2007.
This shot shows 37102 spare at Kings Lynn on 20th October 1979 when it was a familiar sight between here and London/Liverpool Street.
37102
Steaming away in the early morning winter light has 37102 at Liverpool Street as it waits to work the 08:36 to Kings Lynn on 6th December 1980.
37102
Originally numbered D6802 and allocated to Darnall (Sheffield) on 4th January 1963 it be transferred to Tinsley (Sheffield) in April 1964. Several re-allocations around the Eastern region then took place, Thornaby (51L) in October ’71, Thornaby (TE) until February 1974 on a move to March (MR). Tinsley (TI) in October ’74, Gateshead (GD) March ’75, back to March (MR) in October ’75 and again at Tinsley (TI) in May 1987. A very brief spell at Eastfield (ED) in July of 1987 before being called to works for conversion and renumbering to 37712 in May 1988 as 37712 and a move to the Steel sector at Canton (CF). Named ‘The Cardiff Rod Mill’ (a name previously carried by 37229) on 9th November 1988 at Cardiff Tidal sidings it remained at Canton until a move back to the Eastern at Thornaby in February 1992 was short-lived as it returned to Canton the following month and back once again to Thornaby in May of ’92. The Rod Mill nameplates were removed in July of that year for ‘Teesside Steelmaster’ plates to be applied on 20th September 1992 although these plates were removed in June 1997. Three more allocations occurred, in November ’98 to Toton (TO), Old Oak Common (OC) in November 2000 and Crewe Diesel Depot (CD) in January 2001 before storage for special projects Italy in June 2002. The loco was subsequently bought by West Coast Railway Company in December 2007.
More of the same, this time 37102 is given a passenger turn and is seen at journeys end Kings Lynn with the 08:36 from Liverpool St. on 6th December 1980.
37102
Data panel, depot sticker and still with a works plate. Modifications to various things were normally screwed to the cab door as in the case. 6th December 1980.
37102
Originally numbered D6802 and allocated to Darnall (Sheffield) on 4th January 1963 it be transferred to Tinsley (Sheffield) in April 1964. Several re-allocations around the Eastern region then took place, Thornaby (51L) in October ’71, Thornaby (TE) until February 1974 on a move to March (MR). Tinsley (TI) in October ’74, Gateshead (GD) March ’75, back to March (MR) in October ’75 and again at Tinsley (TI) in May 1987. A very brief spell at Eastfield (ED) in July of 1987 before being called to works for conversion and renumbering to 37712 in May 1988 as 37712 and a move to the Steel sector at Canton (CF). Named ‘The Cardiff Rod Mill’ (a name previously carried by 37229) on 9th November 1988 at Cardiff Tidal sidings it remained at Canton until a move back to the Eastern at Thornaby in February 1992 was short-lived as it returned to Canton the following month and back once again to Thornaby in May of ’92. The Rod Mill nameplates were removed in July of that year for ‘Teesside Steelmaster’ plates to be applied on 20th September 1992 although these plates were removed in June 1997. Three more allocations occurred, in November ’98 to Toton (TO), Old Oak Common (OC) in November 2000 and Crewe Diesel Depot (CD) in January 2001 before storage for special projects Italy in June 2002. The loco was subsequently bought by West Coast Railway Company in December 2007.
During its brief spell allocated to Eastfield, stencilled NB (boiler isolated) 37102 is found at Inverness on 11th April 1982.
37102
Spare at Inverness on 18th July 1986.
37104
Bright evening sunshine didn't help this shot but split headcode 37s weren't very common in Swansea. The 20:00 to Cardiff has 37104 in charge on 17th May 1980.
37104
In order to raise the profile of the Settle line, a series of enthusiast specials were run with different types of locos, mainly no-heat examples, hence the ETH 47 inside the leading engine, to keep the punters warm. On 10th March 1990 the lead loco is 37104 at Carlisle working the return 1242 to Leeds.
37106
Another Immingham allocated loco rolls through Cardiff Central on its way to Canton this time in the form of 37106 on 30th August 1988.
37106
In typical Immingham livery with rust around the front ends 37106 is far from home at Cardiff Central in October 1988.
37106
Immingham grime on this 37 as it rolls through Cardiff Central on 23rd August 1988. What is probably a light engine working to Canton depot after working 6V58 Scunthorpe to Cardiff Tidal sidings. 23rd August 1988.
37107
37107 at Cambridge with an exhibition train.
37107
37107 seems to have escaped the mandatory repaint seen here at Ipswich on 30th September 1989.
37108
37108 at Motherwell.
37108
With front end doors in situ at Mallaig with the 16:03 to Glasgow Queen Street on 22nd April 1981.
37108
37108
More sunshine than is normal at Mallaig as the 16:10 to Glasgow Queen Street waits departure time on 10th April 1982.
37108
At Motherwell on 25th May 1985 is 37108.
37111
Things started to get quite cold with this boiler fire on 37111 passing Glen Douglas working the 06:00 Glasgow - Fort William service on 27th February 1981.
37111
37111 backs onto the 16:36 to Mallaig on 22nd March 1982 at Glasgow Queen St. This was one of a few locos to have numbers on the body-side rather than under the cab-sides.
37111
7 days after being named at Loch Eil an extremely clean 37111 at Tulloch with 1S07 on 27th April 1985.
37111
Another glorious summer day in Scotland as the rain belts down at Inverness with the 10:15 to Edinburgh about to start off on 17th August 1993.
37112 & 31244
Whitemoor Junction siganl box would control movements in and around Whitemoor yard (centre of picture), March depot (left) and the short spur to Wisbech which went off right. 22nd July 1975.
37112
An Eastfield effort at producing a livery for the West Highland sees 37112 decked in wrap-around yellow ends at Arrochar with the 12:55 Glasgow Queen St. to Oban service on 24th February 1983.