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Title: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on March 17, 2017, 04:25:24 GWR will be opening their Old Oak Common depot, London, to the public on Saturday 2nd September 2017. This year marks the depot's 111th birthday and this event will likely be the last opportunity for the public to visit the site. OOC is due to close and be demolished in 2018.
There are no public details on tickets and times as i type (17th March 2017) but a brief has gone out to GWR staff: Quote Old Oak Common depot Open Day – save the date Old Oak Common is marking its 111th birthday this year, and will be holding an Open Day on Saturday 2 September. The day will be themed OOC111 – Legends of the Great Western, and will be a celebration of the locomotives Old Oak Common has maintained over the years. The event follows the success of the St Philips Marsh Open Day last year, which raised more than £20,000 for charity." Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Western Pathfinder on March 17, 2017, 08:20:50 Thanks for the heads up on this event BNM.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Gordon the Blue Engine on March 17, 2017, 09:24:07 I worked there 1978 - 80. The HST Shed was still quite new, and the older bits - the Factory, Inspection Shed and turntable, Coronation Shed, Carriage Shed, etc - were still open and busy. I think from past comments that there are a few other Forum members who worked there also. Must try and go along.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on March 18, 2017, 19:14:22 GWR press release:
Quote LEGENDS OF THE GREAT WESTERN 17th March 2017 Iconic London depot to be revealed to members of the public in celebration of 111 years of engineering excellence Exactly 111 years since opening on 17 March 1906, GWR has today announced Old Oak Common (OOC) depot will be opened to members of the public. Celebrating its contribution in maintaining the Legends of the Great Western, the depot will hold an open day on Saturday 2 September; OOC111. On display will be a unique collection of trains and locomotives, both old and new, which make the Great Western ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’. Full line up to be announced soon. During its 111-year history, the depot and its dedicated, highly skilled staff have maintained everything from the Kings and Castles of the steam era, to the diesel-powered Westerns and Warships. In 1976 the depot was the maintenance hub in the Western region for the newly introduced High Speeds Trains, the iconic trains which changed the face of Intercity travel in the UK. While the HST fleet still operates today it is soon to be replaced after over 40 years of service by the new Hitachi Intercity Express Train, which will provide another step change in passenger experience when they begin passenger services later this year. Tickets will go on sale shortly and demand is expected to be high for this unique event. All profits will go to the depot’s chosen charity Place2Be, which provides mental health support for children in schools and whose patron is HRH The Duchess of Cambridge. In May 2016 GWR’s St Philips Marsh depot raised over £20,000 for charity with a celebration of 40 years of the High Speed Train. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Electric train on March 19, 2017, 09:46:01 I worked there 1978 - 80. The HST Shed was still quite new, and the older bits - the Factory, Inspection Shed and turntable, Coronation Shed, Carriage Shed, etc - were still open and busy. I think from past comments that there are a few other Forum members who worked there also. Must try and go along. I was an OOC allocated apprentice 1975 - 79 did part of my time at the Oak Sept 76, I first went into the HST shed around in early 77 was all shiny and new; think it was one or two A exams a week on the production HST that were being used for driver training etc and the prototype which had a C exam :o ;D plus did all the usual haunts Factory, C & W ODM I ended my time at Padd ODM ................... OOC as a GWR depot may be closing but OCC will still live on past its 111th birthday with the Crossrail errrrrrrrrrrrrr Elizabeth Line Depot and not forgetting just to the South is Hitachi North Pole Depot Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: William.hill on April 19, 2017, 10:42:34 Hi does anyone have any information on this event such as how to obtain tickets etc ?
Thanks in advance Will. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Brucey on April 19, 2017, 10:47:18 Hi does anyone have any information on this event such as how to obtain tickets etc ? Welcome to the forum. There is a placeholder website at http://oocopenday.com/, but no opportunity to purchase tickets yet.Thanks in advance Will. I am sure there will be a contignent of Coffee Shop members attending. I plan on going, but will have to double check my diary nearer the time (it potentially clashes with travel to a conference). Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on May 04, 2017, 18:17:30 Rumours on social media that tickets will soon be on sale.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: The Tall Controller on May 05, 2017, 12:30:29 Hmmmm, should I get married or go to the open day instead? ;)
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on May 05, 2017, 12:39:23 Hmmmm, should I get married or go to the open day instead? ;) Time enough to get OOC to apply for a civil ceremony licence. Have the wedding in one of the sheds then. :P Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Timmer on May 05, 2017, 13:00:10 Hmmmm, should I get married or go to the open day instead? ;) :D :D :D I take it your wife to be doesn't read this forum Rob? ;)Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Adelante_CCT on May 05, 2017, 17:07:40 Does that mean those of us who cant get tickets to OOC are invited to a wedding reception instead? ;)
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: tomL on May 09, 2017, 19:06:03 Tickets are on sale as of a couple of hours ago. Grabbed mine already. ;D
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Brucey on May 09, 2017, 19:15:34 Tickets are on sale as of a couple of hours ago. Grabbed mine already. ;D Thanks for the heads up. I have added it to the forum calendar.Ticket prices: Adults £20 Children 4-15 £10 Group (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) £45 VIP Tour £70 There is also a payment card fee. For one adult ticket, it comes up as 52p for a Visa Credit, 30p for a Mastercard Credit, 24p for Mastercard Debit and 24p for Visa Debit. Oddly, it is 25p for a foreign issued Mastercard Debit. http://oocopenday.com/tickets.html Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on May 09, 2017, 19:42:41 Got my ticket.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: ChrisB on May 10, 2017, 09:32:39 So have I
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Oxonhutch on May 10, 2017, 10:59:39 ... and me. See you there.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Western Enterprise on May 10, 2017, 12:36:58 Ticket and tour booked, all for a good cause.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Gordon the Blue Engine on May 10, 2017, 20:13:15 Just booked - from our hotel in Bern. Not wishing to make anyone jealous, but travelled today under cloudless blue skies through Dissentis on the 1 metre gauge Matterhorn Gotthard railway over Overalp (1-2 metres of snow), Andermatt, Brig, and on to Bern on the SBB.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: PeterB on May 19, 2017, 16:40:39 I have the standard ticket.
All VIP tickets sold out. I will be travelling from Cardiff Central. I remember travelling on HST 253 007 on a test run, invited by Harry Mathieson, Traction Inspector. 1976. OOC to Pad, Pad to Swindon & return, if I remember correctly it managed 134 mph, then an emergency brake appication test, didn't even spill my coffee. I miss all the people I worked with at OOC. A great bunch of people, including Zedabee (not sure how you spell that................... Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: grahame on May 19, 2017, 21:46:58 I have the standard ticket. All VIP tickets sold out. I will be travelling from Cardiff Central. I remember travelling on HST 253 007 on a test run, invited by Harry Mathieson, Traction Inspector. 1976. OOC to Pad, Pad to Swindon & return, if I remember correctly it managed 134 mph, then an emergency brake appication test, didn't even spill my coffee. I miss all the people I worked with at OOC. A great bunch of people, including Zedabee (not sure how you spell that................... Them's some memories. Welcome to the forum, Peter ... you'll find friends with railway interest at just about all hours on the Coffee Shop! Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Electric train on May 20, 2017, 09:15:40 I have the standard ticket. All VIP tickets sold out. I will be travelling from Cardiff Central. I remember travelling on HST 253 007 on a test run, invited by Harry Mathieson, Traction Inspector. 1976. OOC to Pad, Pad to Swindon & return, if I remember correctly it managed 134 mph, then an emergency brake appication test, didn't even spill my coffee. I miss all the people I worked with at OOC. A great bunch of people, including Zedabee (not sure how you spell that................... Zebadee son still at Reading. It was sad that last year Dutchie passed away. I will miss the Oak when she closes the once grand Depot of the GWR, she had her heart ripped out when the round house went (never saw it) had her muscle's torn when the Factory went but she limbered on. All is not doom and gloom the new Elizabeth Line depot is on the site and North Pole is just across the line, so in essences the Old Oak live on Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: eightf48544 on May 20, 2017, 10:51:56 Plus allegedly there will be the interchange station with HS2 etc. Although I doubt if I will see it!
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Andy on August 09, 2017, 11:04:10 Tickets booked for a first-and-last visit. The line-up is impressive, with a King, a Hall, 1501, Steam Railmotor & autocoach, Oliver Cromwell and Tornado already announced. The hydraulics are well represented by D1015, D821 D7017 and a "Teddy Bear", (plus the engine of a D63xx). In addition, there'll be a couple of gronks, half a dozen 50s and a 47, the hst prototype, a few 57s and 66779 "Evening Star" alongside various hst power cars and units.
There are still half a dozen locos to be announced, as well. It should be a good day out. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: ChrisB on August 09, 2017, 11:10:58 There are still tickets available for the Crossrail depot look around too. Same ticket website. £30. (to the same charity)
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Rhydgaled on August 09, 2017, 14:21:47 I see both 43002 and 43185 are booked to attend the open day; no point going out for my normal summer Saturday Pembroke Coast Express photography session in the hope of seeing them (I saw 'Harry Patch' on a Pembroke working for the first time this past weekend, but still not had either of the heritage power cars visit).
Then again, I see all four sleeper class 57s are booked to attend, so maybe the list is a "we'll have a least one of these present" affair. If all the sleeper locos are to be there, how does that work when one must be in Penzance? Are they going to run one ECS to Old Oak and back to attend the event briefly about lunch time before sending it back to Penzance? Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Adelante_CCT on August 09, 2017, 15:14:35 Don't they have one or two hired in from DRS?
Also this quote from the event page: Quote 57310 Pride of Cumbria (potentially might be used for down-sleeper the night before instead) Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: IndustryInsider on August 09, 2017, 22:15:07 I see both 43002 and 43185 are booked to attend the open day; no point going out for my normal summer Saturday Pembroke Coast Express photography session in the hope of seeing them (I saw 'Harry Patch' on a Pembroke working for the first time this past weekend, but still not had either of the heritage power cars visit. 43002/185 are currently running together in the same formation. If you don't have access to any of the industry systems then the data section of railcam.org (annual membership subscription of £15) often has their daily allocations added by members. Many freight locos and even some units can also be followed on there, so it's becoming a very useful resource for enthusiasts. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: bobm on August 13, 2017, 12:02:35 (I saw 'Harry Patch' on a Pembroke working for the first time this past weekend, but still not had either of the heritage power cars visit). I was on the Pembroke Coast Express on the 5th - and had the added bonus of seeing Tornado while we changed ends at Carmarthen. (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/hptorn.jpg) Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Rhydgaled on August 17, 2017, 20:36:01 I was on the Pembroke Coast Express on the 5th - and had the added bonus of seeing Tornado while we changed ends at Carmarthen. Would that photo have been taken at about 16:25? If so, that wasn't the Pembroke Coast Express (which is the 08:45 from Paddington to Pembroke Dock and 10:01 Pembroke Dock to London Paddington). The difference (apart from window labels and, on GWR stations, annoucments) is that the Pembroke Coast Express is (I believe) the only public service on the Pembroke Dock branch that is not booked to call at stations such as Narberth. The afternoon service from Pembroke Dock to Paddington is not the Pembroke Coast Express and so will call at all of the stations on the branch (if requested).Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on August 29, 2017, 22:25:40 So, who's going?
I'll dust off the grey flat cap for Saturday. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: bobm on August 29, 2017, 22:31:59 Wish I was.
I attended one in 1985 so annoyed I cannot make this weekend's farewell. Will be looking for plenty of photos! Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Gordon the Blue Engine on August 30, 2017, 13:23:21 I'll be there. I'll look out the grey flat cap.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Electric train on August 30, 2017, 13:42:11 I will be there, only for a few hours. It will be to bid the 'ld girl farewell don't seem like 41 years ago I darkened the doors of that depot as young apprentice, the HST shed was all new and shiny, the factory still existed along with the turntable.
There are some depots that not only get under your skin they get into your blood; once OOC you are always 81A :) Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Oxonhutch on August 30, 2017, 15:51:00 I shall be there for a few hours from opening time. I am on the first shed tour at 11h00.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: tomL on August 30, 2017, 17:58:33 I'll be there. Also booked on the 1400 Depot tour (Crossrail).
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: GBM on August 30, 2017, 19:24:56 As a stranger to this area. Which tube station/main line station is within easy walking distance of the depot, please? Probably staying in London and taking the tube (or main line if closer to OOC). I note all the tour tickets have gone but if tickets still available for the depot then that would suffice. Just been given official blessing to attend. Hopefully Mrs GBM will be shopping in the city.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Oxonhutch on August 30, 2017, 20:11:00 On the OOC111 website they recommend East Acton on the Central Line (10-11 minutes walk) or Willesden Junction (Bakerloo and Overground from Euston) 12-13 minutes walk. There is a bus (228) every 12 minutes from Willesden Junction to OOC. So from Paddington, I'll be using the Bakerloo (6 stops).
Check out their website (http://oocopenday.com/getting%20here-2.html) for maps etc. PS bring a contactless credit/debit card for the tube & bus. Don't bother with Oyster. Touch in only on the bus; touch in and out on the underground. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: IndustryInsider on August 30, 2017, 20:21:00 It's not particularly handily located that's for sure. I wouldn't recommend Acton Main Line as although it looks close by train, on foot you have to dogleg to get over major roads so getting on for a 30 minute walk.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: ChrisB on August 30, 2017, 20:55:05 I undeestood from OOC correspondence that its ticket only in advance, nothing available on the gate?
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: grahame on August 30, 2017, 21:05:00 It's not particularly handily located that's for sure. I wouldn't recommend Acton Main Line as although it looks close by train, on foot you have to dogleg to get over major roads so getting on for a 30 minute walk. Recommendations at http://oocopenday.com/getting%20here-2.html 228 bus is the close public transport Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on August 30, 2017, 23:09:43 I'm driving to Twyford and parking. Then train to Ealing Broadway. Onto Central Line to East Acton. Then either walk or TfL bus 228, depending how I feel.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Gordon the Blue Engine on August 31, 2017, 10:10:08 When I used to commute to OOC in the late 70's I used to get the Central Line from Ealing Broadway to North Acton, which was closer than East Acton. However, this relied on a path that cut through to Old Oak Common Lane: I've no idea if this path still exists as there's been a fair bit of development around there.
I'll probably travel to Padd then Bakerloo line to Willesden J. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on August 31, 2017, 11:06:38 According to various map sources I've looked at, East Acton is marginally closer to OOC entrance. By about 0.05 miles. Plus it's very near the TfL 228 bus route, should I be feeling lazy.
Of course, there may be unmapped footpaths that shorten the route from North Acton. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Thatcham Crossing on August 31, 2017, 12:22:55 Just went past OOC and there is a ferris wheel positioned in the middle of the sidings!
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: GBM on August 31, 2017, 12:25:37 Just went past OOC and there is a ferris wheel positioned in the middle of the sidings! Maybe staff testing it before it's open to the public! :-[ :DTitle: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: bobm on August 31, 2017, 12:27:30 Just went past OOC and there is a ferris wheel positioned in the middle of the sidings! Maybe staff testing it before it's open to the public! :-[ :DLet's hope there are no cancellations due to "an obstruction on the line". Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Adelante_CCT on August 31, 2017, 12:44:55 I'll be going too, dragging the family along ;)
Our method is drive to Westfield then one stop on the tube. I remember last time I went (15 years ago?) they ran a turbo shuttle from Paddington, however I still went via pad then east Acton for some reason. Time before that (25+ years ago) it was suppose to be a shuttle with a class 117? from the end of platform 1 at pad, however that failed before departure and we were transferred to an HST that was due to go to old oak anyway. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: stuving on August 31, 2017, 13:43:59 When I used to commute to OOC in the late 70's I used to get the Central Line from Ealing Broadway to North Acton, which was closer than East Acton. However, this relied on a path that cut through to Old Oak Common Lane: I've no idea if this path still exists as there's been a fair bit of development around there. Would that be the footpath that ran alongside and south of the old (closed 1947) Old Oak Lane Halt? There is still a footbridge over the Central Line, and an entrance off Old Oak Lane though that's now gated. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Gordon the Blue Engine on August 31, 2017, 18:07:46 I think that was the path, which is in fact marked on my Big London A-Z dated 2007. Perhaps it is/was a railway-owned path and not a public footpath, and maybe it's not now open to the public. I might have a look on Saturday, and might even go back via North Acton for old time's sake.
However, I normally went home on the drivers' "workabus" to Padd - there are some stories to be told about some of those Edit - inexcusable spelling error! Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: stuving on August 31, 2017, 19:21:16 I think that was the path, which is in fact marked on my Big London A-Z dated 2007. Perhaps it is/was a railway-owned path and not a public footpath, and maybe it's not now open to the public. I might have a look on Saturday, and might even go back via North Acton for old time's sake. Yes, that's the one (I'd forgotten I've got an old A-Z; in my case from 1990). I think it was closed because a thing was built next to it at the Old Oak Lane end. What kind of thing? Kensal Green ATFS! Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Electric train on August 31, 2017, 21:44:32 When I used to commute to OOC in the late 70's I used to get the Central Line from Ealing Broadway to North Acton, which was closer than East Acton. However, this relied on a path that cut through to Old Oak Common Lane: I've no idea if this path still exists as there's been a fair bit of development around there. I'll probably travel to Padd then Bakerloo line to Willesden J. The path from North Acton to Old Oak Lane closed 25 years ago!!!!! The best route if using TV locals is Ealing Broadway to East Acton on the Central and hoof it or if using intercity Padd to Willesden Jcn on the Bakerloo and hoof it Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on September 01, 2017, 21:53:54 Our method is drive to Westfield then one stop on the tube. I've decided to drive to Westfield Shepherds Bush too. With parking there only £6 it's a no-brainer. The 228 bus also calls at Westfield. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: TaplowGreen on September 02, 2017, 07:57:25 Just went past OOC and there is a ferris wheel positioned in the middle of the sidings! Maybe staff testing it before it's open to the public! :-[ :DLet's hope there are no cancellations due to "an obstruction on the line". More Ferris wheels than usual needing repairs. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on September 02, 2017, 09:33:12 In the queue. Without cap or camera. Left them both on coffee table. Realised when I was halfway up the A303.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Oxonhutch on September 02, 2017, 15:52:36 A good line up today and a good time all round. Took the VIP shed tour this morning and worth every penny. Many thanks guys for your help and enthusiasm.
Some photos: (1) A trans-generational display including Didcot's steam rail motor giving rides, (2) In the HST shed to be gone by December to make way for HST2 OOC development, and (3) a 57 in the lifting shop (again? :) ) Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Gordon the Blue Engine on September 02, 2017, 18:23:21 Congratulations to everyone involved in putting on to-days event, which I thoroughly enjoyed. First time I’ve been back to OOC in 37 years, but nice to see parts of the carriage shed just like they were in my time. Also the café on the corner of Old Oak Common Lane is still there where the HST commissioning team would have their special fry up – an “Alfie”. Met a few people who were there in my era, and it brought back many memories.
Well planned opening ceremony as well, with a specially-vinyled vehicles - first a 180, then a HST power car - rolling out of the heavy maintenance shed on their cues. Well done GWR (and I don’t often think that)! Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: stuving on September 02, 2017, 18:31:54 Well done GWR (and I don’t often think that)! If only running a railway was as easy ... Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Electric train on September 02, 2017, 19:04:35 I spent about an hour at the depot, had another event to go to in the afternoon.
I did get a chance to meet a few ex colleges; some still at the depot but with literally weeks left before they take redundancy / retirement. A well thought out event, excellent planning and management a real credit to the Old Oak team, they paid the 'ld girl a fitting tribute one that will be remembered for a long time. All this in the phoenix just over the fence the Elizabeth Line Depot who continues to bare the proud name Old Oak Common Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on September 02, 2017, 19:12:17 A grand (half) day out. In the company of PhilWakely. Plenty of 'Western' variety on display, from GWR (original) King through to GWR (imposter) Class 800. Via diesel-hydraulics, 47s, 50s, HSTs and 180s.
Two-fifths of a 180 was unveiled in a commerative vinyl wrap, celebrating 111 years of Old Oak Common and 'Legends of the Great Western', as well as highlighting the charity chosen as beneficiary for this event. https://www.place2be.org.uk A children's mental health charity. Also unveiled in a commerative livery was HST power car 43093. Which has been named 'Old Oak Common HST Depot 1976-2018'. Despite not taking my camera I do have a half decent set of photos taken on phone. I'm uploading those to my Google Drive as I type. I'll post a link to the folder later. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: PhilWakely on September 02, 2017, 19:23:26 Does anybody know why the prototype HST power car 41001 was in the shed and not outside (I didn't actually venture far into the shed to investigate due to the number of people)?
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: JayMac on September 02, 2017, 21:08:59 Link to the photos I took at OOC today:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8VBuNEcQ7EgUHFsQnliOF96VVk Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: tomL on September 02, 2017, 21:15:42 Does anybody know why the prototype HST power car 41001 was in the shed and not outside (I didn't actually venture far into the shed to investigate due to the number of people)? To quote the 125 group "Nothing to worry about. It's just getting a wheel bearing done." Taking advantage of the facilities on offer, no doubt. ;D --edit-- Some of my photos from the day: https://www.flickr.com/photos/132934438@N06/sets/72157686110234353/ Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Oxonhutch on September 03, 2017, 13:21:29 Does anybody know why the prototype HST power car 41001 was in the shed and not outside (I didn't actually venture far into the shed to investigate due to the number of people)? It was part of the deal to get it to the event. It needed a bogie removal due to a hot wheel bearing. OOC had a suitable bogie drop and in the photo below, you can see its front bogie in the centre with the enormously extended springs. A classic case of win-win for all parties. The 57 bogie to the right was from under the lifted body of my third photograph above from yesterday. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Thatcham Crossing on September 03, 2017, 15:30:44 Saw the Hymek pictured on the back of a low-loader, on the M4 (eastbound) near Reading last week, so now know where it was going.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Adelante_CCT on September 03, 2017, 17:44:07 Hmmmm, shouldn't this have been at the event? ;)
(https://preview.ibb.co/hbS9Mv/IMG_20170903_150034_2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f4sb1v) Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: GBM on September 04, 2017, 08:13:35 Link to the photos I took at OOC today: Many many thanks. Lovely shots. Much appreciated ;D Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: GBM on September 04, 2017, 08:24:46 Link to the photos I took at OOC today: Great shots. Many thanks again ;D Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Andy on September 04, 2017, 13:06:43 Thanks to all involved for a fantastic day from start to finish. Any WR diesel fan couldn't have wished for a better line-up and the steamies provided the icing on the cake. The weather was perfect and the staff absolutely great. I hope GWR appreciate the dedication and enthusiasm of their personnel.
I followed up the day with a Sunday visit to Didcot, to complete the GWR weekend binge. Marvellous! Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: bobm on September 24, 2017, 07:44:49 Finally caught up with 43093 out in the wild..
(http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/ooc1.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/ooc2.jpg) Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: GBM on September 25, 2017, 06:45:44 Finally caught up with 43093 out in the wild.. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Rhydgaled on September 25, 2017, 18:10:26 Finally caught up with 43093 out in the wild.. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Chris from Nailsea on September 27, 2017, 01:53:35 Very funny. ::)
I'm starting to cross names off my Christmas card list - which wasn't very long to begin with. :o CfN. ;D Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: grahame on January 29, 2018, 15:50:55 from the GWR press office (https://www.gwr.com/about-us/media-centre/news/2018/january/gwr-open-day-scoops-prestigious-industry-award-and-raises-over-50000-for-charity)
Quote GWR open day scoops prestigious industry award and raises over £50,000 for charity Monday 29th January 2018 GWR’s Legends of the Great Western open day at Old Oak Common depot has today scooped a prestigious silver Golden Whistle award for Outstanding Team. Over 7,000 attended the open day held in September 2017, helping to raise over £50,000 for children’s charity Place2Be, and today [Friday 26 January] earning silver in the Institute of Railway Operators Golden Whistle awards in the Outstanding Team category. The gold award was won by South Western Railway for the Waterloo Upgrade Team. GWR Managing Director Mark Hopwood said: “The depot at Old Oak has been a central feature of the Great Western network for generations, helping to maintain a host of different train fleets throughout its long history. “It is fitting that we pay a tribute to the people who work there, and the contribution they have made, and I am delighted to see them recognised in this way winning this silver award.” The Golden Whistle Awards are dedicated to people who work in or interface with railway operations, recognising those who have gone above and beyond expectations to deliver excellence in railway operations. The open day saw a unique collection of trains and locomotives, both old and new with a centrepiece line-up of traction spanning all 111 years of the depot and made the Great Western ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’. Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: eightf48544 on January 29, 2018, 16:01:26 Wonder if TFL will carry on the tradition and open the Crossrail Depot?
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Phantom on January 30, 2018, 14:36:19 Finally caught up with 43093 out in the wild.. (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/ooc1.jpg) (http://www.mbob.co.uk/rforum/ooc2.jpg) Is this engine still out and about? Surprised not to have seen it during my daily commute Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: bobm on January 30, 2018, 15:00:13 Saw it at Swindon just over a week ago. First time I had seen it for a while.
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: rogerw on January 30, 2018, 20:10:01 Seen at Paddington on saturday
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Phantom on January 31, 2018, 14:02:59 I will have to pay more attention
Title: Re: Old Oak Common Open Day - Saturday 2nd September 2017 Post by: Chris from Nailsea on February 04, 2018, 21:43:19 Is this engine still out and about? Surprised not to have seen it during my daily commute Saw it at Swindon just over a week ago. First time I had seen it for a while. Don't worry about either of you not having seen it much - it's probably 'been kept indoors' for a while, due to 'more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time'. ::) This page is printed from the "Coffee Shop" forum at http://gwr.passenger.chat which is provided by a customer of Great Western Railway. Views expressed are those of the individual posters concerned. Visit www.gwr.com for the official Great Western Railway website. Please contact the administrators of this site if you feel that content provided contravenes our posting rules ( see http://railcustomer.info/1761 ). The forum is hosted by Well House Consultants - http://www.wellho.net |