17th September 2000 Part 1
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.
REMEMBER THAT THIS EVENT WAS SPECIALLY ORGANISED AND THAT THESE DEPOTS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. RAILWAY DEPOTS ARE DANGEROUS TO THE UNTRAINED SO FOR EVERYONE'S SAKE PLEASE KEEP AWAY.
