On my first visit to the Midland Railway Centre on 12 July 1986 where the RTC's 97403 (former 46035) was on display at Butterley
97201 was also on display and later worked a trip along the line with
D4
Class 44 D4 and former class 24 97201 at Butterley, 12 July 1986
New class 58 58043 at the Midland Railway Centre, 12 July 1986.
During the diesel gala at the MRC on 17 October 1992 20227 is seen arriving at Swanwick
The view at Swanwick on a train hauled by 37110 as it passes 55015, 17/10/1992.
37110 during it's visit to the Midland Railway Centre on 17 October 1992
46045 waits to leave Butterley on 8 April 2000 during a diesel gala at the MRC
Class 20 D8001 passes 46045 at Swanwick, 8 April 2000
Swanwick depot on 8 April 2000 with 45133, 20205, 33201, 55007 and D4. The MRC has a large collection of diesels, it's a shame it is probably the most boring preserved line to ride on with just a very short section of track to crawl up and down
Also at Swanwick with 40013 undergoing restoration alongside 31271 and 31163
50007 and 20205 at Swanwick
31166 in action at the MRC diesel gala, 8 April 2000
40012 passes the reservoir towards Butterley 08/04/2000
D8001 runs round a train at Hammersmith on the MRC on 8 April 2000