Sunday Best: Laira 1977

Laira Depot 1977

A wonderful shot taken of Laira Depot in January 1977 by Loose_grip_99 ©Loose_Grip_99 Visit his Flickr site here for more great shots like this The ex-Great Western Railway locomotive depot had been rebuilt as a modern diesel depot in the 1960s. This view was from the A374, Embankment Road, outside the boundary fence and shows Class 50 50017 &, Class 47 47116 diesels in the yard. Originally D417, later named Royal Oak, 50017 has fortunately survived and is preserved close by at the Plym Valley Railway.

Further Reading Omnibuses: From Hants to Dorset TGP: Premier Tonight First on Twitter / Facebook Citybus on Twitter / Facebook 17 April 21:33 Due to major RTC @ Lipson Rd/Greenbank Rd service 24 diverted inbound via Hill Pk Cres & North Hill 23 outbound via North Hill & G'bank Rd 22:01 service 23 & 24 back to normal working. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.