Gordon Handing Over The Rusty Key To Steve (2)
Prior to his final Class 1 drive, Gordon hands over the rustiest desk key he can find to his long-time colleague, Steve, as he relieves him at Crewe on 1M16 2045 Inverness, Aberdeen and Fort William to London Euston.
After 40 years on the footplate, including 36 as a driver, Crewe Depot’s Gordon Crawford works his last ever shift on the railway on 16 May 2024.
First, Gordon is seen with some of his long-time friends and colleagues at Crewe relieving 1M16, the 2045 Caledonian Sleeper Highlander service from Inverness, Aberdeen and Fort William to London Euston.
Having relieved Drivers Steve Large and Tony Duncan, Gordon departs Crewe (Platform 6) for the last time on board Class 92, 92014 - Crewe PSB being on the ball for once and allowing him away 4E at 05:25.
Gordon is then seen arriving into Platform 15 at Euston at 07:41, 5E vs the WTT and 18E vs the publicised GBTT arrival time.
Having received the “official” handshake from Brian Sturgess after completing his final Class 1 turn, Gordon then heads over to Platform 1 to run 92010 round as 0M16. After a pause to ensure a flaky 92043 manages to get up Camden Bank with 3M11 ahead of him, Gordon then completes the run round into Platform 15 and - after his final Dellner lift - couples up with the Highlander stock.
Gordon then works his final ever train, leaving Euston 7E with 3M16, the 09:18 London Euston to Wembley Traincare Depot Caledonian Sleeper Highlander empty coaching stock move. 92010 Top ‘n’ Tail 92014 the locomotives involved, with 3M16 arriving at Wembley 6E at 09:28 (and 30 seconds).
Once at the Wembley Stop Board, the parking brake is put on and Gordon heads for home, wrapping up his illustrious railway career that has spanned more than four decades.
Happy Retirement Gordon!!
Gordon Handing Over The Rusty Key To Steve (2)
Prior to his final Class 1 drive, Gordon hands over the rustiest desk key he can find to his long-time colleague, Steve, as he relieves him at Crewe on 1M16 2045 Inverness, Aberdeen and Fort William to London Euston.
After 40 years on the footplate, including 36 as a driver, Crewe Depot’s Gordon Crawford works his last ever shift on the railway on 16 May 2024.
First, Gordon is seen with some of his long-time friends and colleagues at Crewe relieving 1M16, the 2045 Caledonian Sleeper Highlander service from Inverness, Aberdeen and Fort William to London Euston.
Having relieved Drivers Steve Large and Tony Duncan, Gordon departs Crewe (Platform 6) for the last time on board Class 92, 92014 - Crewe PSB being on the ball for once and allowing him away 4E at 05:25.
Gordon is then seen arriving into Platform 15 at Euston at 07:41, 5E vs the WTT and 18E vs the publicised GBTT arrival time.
Having received the “official” handshake from Brian Sturgess after completing his final Class 1 turn, Gordon then heads over to Platform 1 to run 92010 round as 0M16. After a pause to ensure a flaky 92043 manages to get up Camden Bank with 3M11 ahead of him, Gordon then completes the run round into Platform 15 and - after his final Dellner lift - couples up with the Highlander stock.
Gordon then works his final ever train, leaving Euston 7E with 3M16, the 09:18 London Euston to Wembley Traincare Depot Caledonian Sleeper Highlander empty coaching stock move. 92010 Top ‘n’ Tail 92014 the locomotives involved, with 3M16 arriving at Wembley 6E at 09:28 (and 30 seconds).
Once at the Wembley Stop Board, the parking brake is put on and Gordon heads for home, wrapping up his illustrious railway career that has spanned more than four decades.
Happy Retirement Gordon!!