The plaque DRS London on a Mission was attached to the front of 37510

The drivers control inside the cab of 37510

66423 sits side by side with 66433

66423 rests next to 37510 towards the back of the depot.

66420 sits inside the maintenance shed at Kingmoor Depot

66414 James the Engine shares the same track as stablemate 66413

66414 was a second loc to be nominated to be reliveried into Stobart Rail colours, and subsequently named James the Engine, needless to say I had to have a few shots of my namesake

66414 was a second loc to be nominated to be reliveried into Stobart Rail colours, and subsequently named James the Engine, needless to say I had to have a few shots of my namesake

66412 was decked out in the WH Malcolm livery, 66405 was originally in the livery but after it came off lease, 66412 was substituted. WH Malcolm is one of DRS's major customers

66412 was decked out in the WH Malcolm livery, 66405 was originally in the livery but after it came off lease, 66412 was substituted. WH Malcolm is one of DRS's major customers

66412 was decked out in the WH Malcolm livery, 66405 was originally in the livery but after it came off lease, 66412 was substituted. WH Malcolm is one of DRS's major customers

The first "froth" shed was 66411 Eddie the Engine basks in the sun. This loco is predominantly used on the early morning Tesco express from Daventry to Grangemouth.

The first "froth" shed was 66411 Eddie the Engine basks in the sun. This loco is predominantly used on the early morning Tesco express from Daventry to Grangemouth.

2 'G' scale models of 66406 and a Hymek was popular attractions giving rides up and down the short stretch of track seen to the right side

A 'G' sclae model of 66406. A historical model as 66406 is no longer owned by DRS

57012 catches some more summer sunshine

57012 catches some more summer sunshine

57011 also sits inside the maintenance shed receiving attention

57010 was situated just behind 37510. The gate in the background leads onto the West Coast Mainline.

57008 Telford International Railfreight Park June - 2009 catches some more summer sunshine.

57008 Telford International Railfreight Park June - 2009 catches some more summer sunshine.

57007 sits in the maintenance shed at Kingmoor Depot

50049 Defiance was another surpise guest at the Open Day

Old meets new, 50049 Defiance stands alongside my namesake: 66414 James the Engine

One surprise visitor was Colas Rail's 47739 Robin of Templecombe.

47739 Robin of Templecombe erupts into life.

One surprise visitor was Colas Rail's 47739 Robin of Templecombe.

A line-up of locomotives in full sun, 47593, 37423, 57008 and 57012

47593 also proudly displays her Galloway Princess nameplates. 47593 is in fact 47790 and was renumbered to her original 47593 number for the Open Day. The loco was originally called named Galloway Princess at Stranraer Harbour in 1984 (or 83???).

47593 also proudly displays her Galloway Princess nameplates. 47593 is in fact 47790 and was renumbered to her original 47593 number for the Open Day. The loco was originally called named Galloway Princess at Stranraer Harbour in 1984 (or 83???).

47593 also proudly displays her Galloway Princess nameplates. 47593 is in fact 47790 and was renumbered to her original 47593 number for the Open Day. The loco was originally called named Galloway Princess at Stranraer Harbour in 1984 (or 83???).

A line-up of locomotives in full sun, 47593, 37423, 57008 and 57012

47593 also proudly displays her Galloway Princess nameplates. 47593 is in fact 47790 and was renumbered to her original 47593 number for the Open Day. The loco was originally called named Galloway Princess at Stranraer Harbour in 1984 (or 83???).

37610 T.S (Ted) Cassady 14.5.61 - 6.4.08 basks in the summer sun at Carlisle Kingmoor Depot

37610 T.S (Ted) Cassady 14.5.61 - 6.4.08 basks in the summer sun at Carlisle Kingmoor Depot

37603 is seen inside the maintenance shed on jacks, I was informed that the locomotive is having its wheels and bogies checked

37603 is seen inside the maintenance shed on jacks, I was informed that the locomotive is having its wheels and bogies checked

37510 was a star attraction with cab visits available

The 2 locomotives to be named at the Open Day, 37423 Pride of the Lakes and 47593 (OK - 47790) Galloway Princess frame Class 66's 66414 and 66412

37423 proudly displays her new nameplates Spirit of the Lakes after being unveiled at the Open Day by a gentleman named Bill Wilson - who won a competition to name the locomotive.

37423, a favourite to be used with inspection saloon Caroline basks in the sun prior to being named.

37423 proudly displays her new nameplates Spirit of the Lakes after being unveiled at the Open Day by a gentleman named Bill Wilson - who won a competition to name the locomotive.

37229 Jonty Jarvis 8.12.1998 - 18.3.2005 basks in the summer sunshine.

37229 Jonty Jarvis 8.12.1998 - 18.3.2005 basks in the summer sunshine.

37087 Keighley and Worth Valley Railway - 40th Anniversary 1968 - 2008 poses in summer sunshine.

37087 Keighley and Worth Valley Railway - 40th Anniversary 1968 - 2008 poses in summer sunshine.

37069 rests inside the maintenance shed at Kingmoor Depot.

A 'G' gauge scale model of 33046 Merlin was used to carry passengers along a small selection of track in the depot.

20303 and 20302 bask in the sun at Kingmoor Depot.