As part of Crewe
& Nantwich Borough Council's "Open Doors" initiative,
English, Welsh and Scottish Railways opened their Nantwich Road
Traction Maintenance Depot, and International Electric Traction
Depot on Wistaston Road, to the public on a restricted basis.
I managed to obtain tickets for the Nantwich Road site on Sunday
and the following pictures record the event. Thanks go to the
Staff and Management at the EWS depot who had clearly worked
hard to prepare for the event and continued to operate the depot
despite the repeated invasions. Particular thanks to our guide,
Steve Scott, for his assistance and meticulous attention to the
matter of safety. Steve had a difficult job to do in answering
questions while watching out for wanderers in the party. Such
places are fascinating but dangerous to the unwary so thanks
again to all concerned for an enjoyable, enlightening and safe
visit. |