MARCH STATION YARDS

I have decided to separate off the shots taken in the actual station from those of train either in the station goods yard or in, entering or leaving the loops, as they are essentially seperate locations. However, I will trains on the main running lines in the station collection. Complicated, innit?

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56 108 runs into the Down Loop with a late-running down freightliner.
56 108 runs into the Down Loop with a late-running down freightliner.
1984-10-20 00:00:00
 47 361 is in the up loop with 4E97, the Felixstowe freightliner.
47 361 is in the up loop with 4E97, the Felixstowe freightliner.
1984-12-20 00:00:00
 45 015 is parked up in the Down Yard to act as weekend standby loco.
45 015 is parked up in the Down Yard to act as weekend standby loco.
1985-02-26 00:00:00
 47 289 waits the road in the Up Loop with 4E97 Coatbridge - Felixstowe.
47 289 waits the road in the Up Loop with 4E97 Coatbridge - Felixstowe.
1985-03-08 00:00:00
March 10th finds 45 020 selected as weekend standby loco.
March 10th finds 45 020 selected as weekend standby loco.
1985-03-10 00:00:00
 31 260 has arrived in the Down Yard with a rake of what look Class 305 EMU's for storage in Whitemoor.
31 260 has arrived in the Down Yard with a rake of what look Class 305 EMU's for storage in Whitemoor.
1985-03-17 00:00:00
 36 044 arrives in the Down Loop with 6N84 Duxford - Tees Yard.
36 044 arrives in the Down Loop with 6N84 Duxford - Tees Yard.
1985-03-22 00:00:00
 45 074 is weekend standby loco at the end of the month.
45 074 is weekend standby loco at the end of the month.
1985-03-31 00:00:00
25 245 stands in the down loop with an LWR train.
25 245 stands in the down loop with an LWR train.
1985-05-05 00:00:00
 31 106 has just got the road from the down loop with a train of rail empties.
31 106 has just got the road from the down loop with a train of rail empties.
1985-07-23 00:00:00
 This is the only time I saw 56 042, leaving the down loop with a short Redland train.
This is the only time I saw 56 042, leaving the down loop with a short Redland train.
1985-07-23 00:00:00
 25 173 has just got the road from the down loop with 6E07 Foxton - Thoresby - I think they only worked it empty!
25 173 has just got the road from the down loop with 6E07 Foxton - Thoresby - I think they only worked it empty!
1985-08-20 00:00:00
47 473 waits in the down loop with 4S93 Felixstowe - Coatbridge.
47 473 waits in the down loop with 4S93 Felixstowe - Coatbridge.
1985-09-05 00:00:00
 A rake of what look like Class 302 EMU's backe4d into the Up Yard, destined for Snailwell.
A rake of what look like Class 302 EMU's backe4d into the Up Yard, destined for Snailwell.
1986-01-02 00:00:00
 Great Western pattern 'Toad' brakevan on an engineer's train in the Up Yard.
Great Western pattern 'Toad' brakevan on an engineer's train in the Up Yard.
1986-01-10 00:00:00
 20 104 and 20 133 are on the 6E07 Foxton - Thoresby Colliery coal empties.
20 104 and 20 133 are on the 6E07 Foxton - Thoresby Colliery coal empties.
1986-02-18 00:00:00
25 059 arrives at March with 6H94 Bury - Whitemoor.
25 059 arrives at March with 6H94 Bury - Whitemoor.
1986-02-18 00:00:00
 37 105 and 37 101 wait in the Up Loop in a blizzard with 4E97 Coatbridge - Felixstowe.
37 105 and 37 101 wait in the Up Loop in a blizzard with 4E97 Coatbridge - Felixstowe.
1986-02-19 00:00:00
 47 363 waits with a freightliner in the Up Loop - two in a day - one must have been delayed or diverted due to the weather.
47 363 waits with a freightliner in the Up Loop - two in a day - one must have been delayed or diverted due to the weather.
1986-02-19 00:00:00
 37 174 has the BR Exhibition Train stock behind it in the Up Loop.
37 174 has the BR Exhibition Train stock behind it in the Up Loop.
1986-03-08 00:00:00
31 410 waits for the road from the Down Loop with a short engineer's train.
31 410 waits for the road from the Down Loop with a short engineer's train.
1986-05-08 00:00:00
 Class 105 Cravens dmu's 51255 and 51273 lay over in the Down Yard en route for scrap.
Class 105 Cravens dmu's 51255 and 51273 lay over in the Down Yard en route for scrap.
1986-05-28 00:00:00
 31 278 is leaving the Up Loop with 9H77 Peterborough - Chesterton Junction.
31 278 is leaving the Up Loop with 9H77 Peterborough - Chesterton Junction.
1986-08-15 00:00:00
 45 051 draws 6Y41 March - Kennett/Barham slowly uphill and out of the Up Loop.
45 051 draws 6Y41 March - Kennett/Barham slowly uphill and out of the Up Loop.
1986-08-15 00:00:00
47 363 is heading for Whitemoor past 25 034 laid by with a train of pressure tanks for Merseyside.
47 363 is heading for Whitemoor past 25 034 laid by with a train of pressure tanks for Merseyside.
1986-09-05 00:00:00
 45 022 basks in the winter sun on standby duty in the Down Yard.
45 022 basks in the winter sun on standby duty in the Down Yard.
1986-11-09 00:00:00
 47 004 is leaving the Up Loop with a long engineer's train
47 004 is leaving the Up Loop with a long engineer's train
1986-12-06 00:00:00
 I was standing in the Down Yard, freezing cold, when the driver of 08 711, the travelling pilot, saw me and took pity on me, offering me a tea and a warm - gratefully accepted.
I was standing in the Down Yard, freezing cold, when the driver of 08 711, the travelling pilot, saw me and took pity on me, offering me a tea and a warm - gratefully accepted.
1986-12-22 00:00:00
A section of track is guided into place by the crane and its assistants.
A section of track is guided into place by the crane and its assistants.
1987-01-25 00:00:00
 31 135 leaves the Down Loop with a short train of grain hoppers.
31 135 leaves the Down Loop with a short train of grain hoppers.
1987-02-21 00:00:00
 A weekend track possession allowa relaying of part of the Up Loop.
A weekend track possession allowa relaying of part of the Up Loop.
1987-02-25 00:00:00
 Hard at work! Probably on overtime too.
Hard at work! Probably on overtime too.
1987-02-25 00:00:00
The driver of 45 111 is deep in conversation with March East signalman.
The driver of 45 111 is deep in conversation with March East signalman.
1987-02-26 00:00:00
 45 111 leaves the yard with 6M09 Colchester - Toton coal empties.
45 111 leaves the yard with 6M09 Colchester - Toton coal empties.
1987-02-26 00:00:00
 47 664 awaits departure from the up loop with 4Y79 Leeds - Felixstowe.
47 664 awaits departure from the up loop with 4Y79 Leeds - Felixstowe.
1987-04-16 00:00:00
 47 107 had been laid by on 4E97 Leeds - Felixstowe to await a path.
47 107 had been laid by on 4E97 Leeds - Felixstowe to await a path.
1987-05-27 00:00:00
31 174 leaves thye down loop for Whitemoor with the Lynn line electrification train.
31 174 leaves thye down loop for Whitemoor with the Lynn line electrification train.
1987-06-03 00:00:00
 47 192 has the road out of the down loop with a ballast train.
47 192 has the road out of the down loop with a ballast train.
1987-07-28 00:00:00
 Class 110 dmu 51832/52072 is forced to run through the freight loops with its Peterborough train as 1M88 is still blocking the mainline.
Class 110 dmu 51832/52072 is forced to run through the freight loops with its Peterborough train as 1M88 is still blocking the mainline.
1987-07-28 00:00:00
 The breakdown crane has obviously been out on a job and then abandoned in the Up Yard on return.
The breakdown crane has obviously been out on a job and then abandoned in the Up Yard on return.
1987-10-26 00:00:00
A long rake, needing splitting to fit in the sidings, of Class 101 and 104 DMU's in the Up Yard for scrap at Snailwell.
A long rake, needing splitting to fit in the sidings, of Class 101 and 104 DMU's in the Up Yard for scrap at Snailwell.
1988-01-10 00:00:00
 I can't quite remember how DM478332 came to grief but, as it was condemned, it was decided to remove it by road, due to its awkward position.
I can't quite remember how DM478332 came to grief but, as it was condemned, it was decided to remove it by road, due to its awkward position.
1988-02-16 15:00:00
 So they brought in a road crane and it prompty caved the drains in and got stuck. They removed the crane but the wagon was there a long time.
So they brought in a road crane and it prompty caved the drains in and got stuck. They removed the crane but the wagon was there a long time.
1988-02-16 15:01:00
 As you can see, it was well and truly sruck, fortunately clear of the running lines. Is the Tangoman having a pee on that Class 31?
As you can see, it was well and truly sruck, fortunately clear of the running lines. Is the Tangoman having a pee on that Class 31?
1988-02-16 15:02:00
37 051 inches past the cripples on 6N84 Duxford - Tees Yard.
37 051 inches past the cripples on 6N84 Duxford - Tees Yard.
1988-02-16 15:05:00
 43 065 arrived in the Up Yard en route to Works with what must be the ropiest barrier van in the World.
43 065 arrived in the Up Yard en route to Works with what must be the ropiest barrier van in the World.
1988-03-12 00:00:00
 43 065 again. Note the front valance has been removed for transport purposes.
43 065 again. Note the front valance has been removed for transport purposes.
1988-03-12 00:00:00
 56 060 is the Down Loop with 6M25, the Redland empties.
56 060 is the Down Loop with 6M25, the Redland empties.
1988-07-05 00:00:00
37 213 waits for the road to Whitemoor with 6M09 Colchester Hythe - Toton.
37 213 waits for the road to Whitemoor with 6M09 Colchester Hythe - Toton.
1988-08-01 00:00:00
 47 097 has arrived in 6J90 from Norwich and now waits for the road into Whitemoor.
47 097 has arrived in 6J90 from Norwich and now waits for the road into Whitemoor.
1988-08-01 00:00:00
 47 487 gets thge road with 6E83 the Middleton Towers - Monk Bretton sand. There were morning and evening trains every working day at this time.
47 487 gets thge road with 6E83 the Middleton Towers - Monk Bretton sand. There were morning and evening trains every working day at this time.
1988-09-02 00:00:00
 31 126 had just collected the remainder of 47 278's train.
31 126 had just collected the remainder of 47 278's train.
1988-09-07 00:00:00
47 278 has just arrived with a rake of tanks and split them in the down loop?
47 278 has just arrived with a rake of tanks and split them in the down loop?
1988-09-07 00:00:00
 47 231 is heading for Whitemoor with 6H83 from Brandon. The wagon in the foreground had been pushed through the buffers on the short headshunt just to my right.
47 231 is heading for Whitemoor with 6H83 from Brandon. The wagon in the foreground had been pushed through the buffers on the short headshunt just to my right.
1990-07-31 00:00:00
 58 023 has been left in March Up Yard for engineering duties. I think the date is about right.
58 023 has been left in March Up Yard for engineering duties. I think the date is about right.
1991-05-27 00:00:00
 60 057 is looped on the empty sugarstone MBA's.
60 057 is looped on the empty sugarstone MBA's.
1991-08-14 00:00:00
60 094 waits for a path with a rake of Redland self-discharge empties in the down loop.
60 094 waits for a path with a rake of Redland self-discharge empties in the down loop.
1993-05-14 00:00:00
 60 078 arrives in the Down Yard to join the two halves of the Redland empties prior to departure for Mountsorrel.
60 078 arrives in the Down Yard to join the two halves of the Redland empties prior to departure for Mountsorrel.
1996-08-05 18:07:00
 60 079 is laid by in the Up Loop with the up Redland. Most noteworthy feature is the 'Queen Mary' ex-SR bogie brakevan on the back.
60 079 is laid by in the Up Loop with the up Redland. Most noteworthy feature is the 'Queen Mary' ex-SR bogie brakevan on the back.
1996-09-16 17:24:00
 58 043 has dropped its Redland wagons and is off to Peterborough whilst 60 087 waits to join the two sections together for onward travel.
58 043 has dropped its Redland wagons and is off to Peterborough whilst 60 087 waits to join the two sections together for onward travel.
1996-10-11 16:56:00
60 087 pulls out of the Down Yard with the complete Redland train. The sand wagons on the left were laid up here for many years due to lack of traffic.
60 087 pulls out of the Down Yard with the complete Redland train. The sand wagons on the left were laid up here for many years due to lack of traffic.
1996-10-11 17:45:00
 58 020, taken from outside March South Box, is laid by in the up loop on the Redland self-discharge train.
58 020, taken from outside March South Box, is laid by in the up loop on the Redland self-discharge train.
1996-10-14 08:37:00
 58 032 is laid by in the up sidings in preparation for weekend engineering possessions.
58 032 is laid by in the up sidings in preparation for weekend engineering possessions.
1997-04-26 11:10:00
 58 038 sits in the down sidings waiting for a weekend engineering possession to commence. Trains were often stored here to avoid congestion at Peterborough.
58 038 sits in the down sidings waiting for a weekend engineering possession to commence. Trains were often stored here to avoid congestion at Peterborough.
1997-04-26 11:24:00
31 113 is seen here shunting in March Up Sidings - not many weeks left in traffic for the few survivors.
31 113 is seen here shunting in March Up Sidings - not many weeks left in traffic for the few survivors.
1997-05-21 16:09:00
 31 233 is March trip loco, here parked in March Up Yard.
31 233 is March trip loco, here parked in March Up Yard.
1999-03-17 15:51:00
 60 046 waits in the Loop with the 6M25 Redland whilst 37 679, trip loco, is parked up for the night.
60 046 waits in the Loop with the 6M25 Redland whilst 37 679, trip loco, is parked up for the night.
1999-03-19 16:13:00
 47 286, member of an endangered species, has just dropped the Redland 'Split' in the Down Sidings.
47 286, member of an endangered species, has just dropped the Redland 'Split' in the Down Sidings.
1999-04-19 16:58:00
60 015 awaits departure with 6M25 to Mountsorrel, 31 466 parked on the right.
60 015 awaits departure with 6M25 to Mountsorrel, 31 466 parked on the right.
1999-04-19 18:03:00
 37 370, having brought in the loaded OTA's from Brandon, is now reasdy to depart with 6G31, the empties.
37 370, having brought in the loaded OTA's from Brandon, is now reasdy to depart with 6G31, the empties.
1999-04-23 12:49:00
 Trip loco 47 217. These RFD 47's had only weeks left in traffic.
Trip loco 47 217. These RFD 47's had only weeks left in traffic.
1999-04-26 15:53:00
 60 004 has been put inside at March on 6M87 Ely - Peak Forest RMC.
60 004 has been put inside at March on 6M87 Ely - Peak Forest RMC.
1999-05-04 12:55:00
58 044 tows a failed 56 067 and train into March Down Yard, 60 028 shunting Redland sections to the right.
58 044 tows a failed 56 067 and train into March Down Yard, 60 028 shunting Redland sections to the right.
1999-06-18 17:48:00
 31 450 failed big time and I think that was 'Goodnight Vienna' as far as it was concerned.
31 450 failed big time and I think that was 'Goodnight Vienna' as far as it was concerned.
1999-11-30 16:03:00
 60 071 has a rake of National Power coal hoppers behind it on the Peak Forest - Ely RMC - that was a first and only I think!
60 071 has a rake of National Power coal hoppers behind it on the Peak Forest - Ely RMC - that was a first and only I think!
2000-04-20 09:20:00
 66 147 waits for permission to enter Papworth's at Ely with 6L76. Sometimes this train would sit here for hours.
66 147 waits for permission to enter Papworth's at Ely with 6L76. Sometimes this train would sit here for hours.
2000-05-31 10:28:00
Because the little Grant Rail shunter was not main line registered, for quite a while we had 66 705 as yard shunter at the Grant Rail depot.
Because the little Grant Rail shunter was not main line registered, for quite a while we had 66 705 as yard shunter at the Grant Rail depot.
2001-08-10 10:30:00
 66 705 was parked here when not involved in shunting - which was hardly ever!
66 705 was parked here when not involved in shunting - which was hardly ever!
2001-08-14 13:00:00
 GR5089, a Ruston & Hornsby mechanical, is Grant Rail's yard pilot at March.
GR5089, a Ruston & Hornsby mechanical, is Grant Rail's yard pilot at March.
2001-11-06 10:45:00
 LRHO 8300, another Ruston, replaced GR5089 after a couple of months. It is seen here on the day after delivery.
LRHO 8300, another Ruston, replaced GR5089 after a couple of months. It is seen here on the day after delivery.
2002-01-09 11:04:00
66 087 restarts the Mountsorrel-bound empty self-discharge Redland train. I can't remember what the gang of tangoed yobs were donig on the right.
66 087 restarts the Mountsorrel-bound empty self-discharge Redland train. I can't remember what the gang of tangoed yobs were donig on the right.
2002-01-09 14:20:00
 LRHO8300 and a tamper stabled in Grant Rail's Yard over Xmas.
LRHO8300 and a tamper stabled in Grant Rail's Yard over Xmas.
2002-12-26 10:35:00
 Grant Rail's depot, the old GER goods shed, which has seen many uses in it's time.
Grant Rail's depot, the old GER goods shed, which has seen many uses in it's time.
2002-12-26 10:38:00
 Semaphores against the skyline! - very poetic. Looking towards March South, stored wagons on the right
Semaphores against the skyline! - very poetic. Looking towards March South, stored wagons on the right
2002-12-26 10:39:00
PAA's belong ing to BIS, technically the spare rake but more like the rake for spares! Sand traffic was very low at this time and all are back in traffic in 2006.
PAA's belong ing to BIS, technically the spare rake but more like the rake for spares! Sand traffic was very low at this time and all are back in traffic in 2006.
2002-12-26 10:41:00
 If they tried to use this rake, they might have a few shunting problems - but not locked buffers! A sizeable young tree was growing in one wagon.
If they tried to use this rake, they might have a few shunting problems - but not locked buffers! A sizeable young tree was growing in one wagon.
2002-12-26 10:45:00
 These would be March East signalbox's only remaining semaphores by 2006.
These would be March East signalbox's only remaining semaphores by 2006.
2002-12-26 10:57:00
 37 886 is shunting stock in tghe Grant Rail Yard. The odd black object on the 37;s roof is a bird flying past!
37 886 is shunting stock in tghe Grant Rail Yard. The odd black object on the 37;s roof is a bird flying past!
2003-03-14 16:33:00
37 517, supposedly on a Grant Rail trip, failed earlier in the day and was towed away on the next day.
37 517, supposedly on a Grant Rail trip, failed earlier in the day and was towed away on the next day.
2003-07-15 16:54:00
 08 754, ex Freightliner pilot from Allerton, had arrived at Grant Rail in April.
08 754, ex Freightliner pilot from Allerton, had arrived at Grant Rail in April.
2003-07-15 17:00:00
 60 011 leaves the down loop with a short rake of stone wagons, probably cripples.
60 011 leaves the down loop with a short rake of stone wagons, probably cripples.
2003-07-15 17:26:00
 47 793 has failed on a Grant Rail trip and must await an available loco for collection.
47 793 has failed on a Grant Rail trip and must await an available loco for collection.
2003-09-23 07:45:00
It was three days later when 56 072 arrived to collect 47 793. Here the pair are coupled and wait for the road as 66 054 passes on 6Z24 Stud Farm - Bury MEA's.
It was three days later when 56 072 arrived to collect 47 793. Here the pair are coupled and wait for the road as 66 054 passes on 6Z24 Stud Farm - Bury MEA's.
2003-09-26 08:07:00
 56 072 has the road and gets 47 793 and it's short train moving from the Up Yard.
56 072 has the road and gets 47 793 and it's short train moving from the Up Yard.
2003-09-26 08:16:00
 56 072 with 47 793 and train in tow are headed for Peterborough, turning on Ely West Curve to simplfy matters somewhat.
56 072 with 47 793 and train in tow are headed for Peterborough, turning on Ely West Curve to simplfy matters somewhat.
2003-09-26 08:19:00
 Is this the last Class 56 I am to see at March? 56 091 has sleeper empties from Grant Rail very early in the morning.
Is this the last Class 56 I am to see at March? 56 091 has sleeper empties from Grant Rail very early in the morning.
2004-01-14 07:43:00
66 575 has failed big time in March Down Yard. It sounded like a bag of bolts every time they tried to start it.
66 575 has failed big time in March Down Yard. It sounded like a bag of bolts every time they tried to start it.
2004-06-27 15:43:00
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