Cohens, Kettering
Situated just outside Kettering the Cohen's scrapyard at Cransley disposed of a large number of steam and early diesel locomotives and railcars.
1970
This is believed to be Cohen's yard at Kettering, in early 1970. It contains many Met-Camm Lightweights. Tony Wilkins.
Derby Lightweight DMBS E79044 in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering). It arrived in the yard on 20 February 1970, this was probably taken soon after. It faces a Met-Camm "Lightweight" DMSL. Tony Wilkins.
Derby Lightweight DMBS E79044 in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering). It arrived in the yard on 20 February 1970, this was probably taken soon after. Tony Wilkins.
Derby Lightweight DMBS E79044 in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering). It arrived in the yard on 20 February 1970, this was probably taken soon after. Tony Wilkins.
The van end of Derby Lightweight DMBS E79044 in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering). It arrived in the yard on 20 February 1970, this was probably taken soon after. Chalked on the outward opening van door is "To Derby Works". Tony Wilkins.
The gangway end of Derby Lightweight DMBS E79044 in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering). It arrived in the yard on 20 February 1970, this was probably taken soon after. Tony Wilkins.
early 1970
A withdrawn Eastern Region Derby Lightweight vehicle in the George Cohen Ltd scrapyard at Cransley (Kettering) in early 1970. Note the missing buffer. Tony Wilkins.
May 1970
DMUs in Cohen's Cransley (Kettering) scrapyard in May 1970. Left to right are a Derby Lightweight DTCL, thought to be E79260, a Met-Camm Lightweight DTSL (thought to be 79278), DMBS, DMBS and DTSL. The their right is a MCL DTSL (blue with yellow panel) and Derby Lightweight DTSL. Above them in sidings behind are at least another four DMU vehicles. Stuart Mackay Collection.
21st June 1970
BR blue 'Derby Lightweight' driving trailer M79184 awaiting the torch at George Cohen's scrapyard at Cransley near Kettering on 21st June 1970. A victim of the many branch lines axed in the 1960's and being non-standard 'Yellow Diamond' coupling code. Gordon Edgar.
Still in its original green livery, 'Derby Lightweight motor coach' E79025 awaiting its fate at George Cohen's scrapyard at Cransley, near Kettering on 21st June 1970. A victim of wholesale line closures in the 1960s. Gordon Edgar.
1971
The remains (underframe and number panel) of Derby Lightweight 79633 at Cohen's Kettering yard, probably in 1971. It had been built as power car 79191 before conversion to a trailer in 1962. Behind, another vehicle awaits the chop. The grey material scattered all over the ground is blue asbestos. Tony Wilkins.
Spring 1971
All of the original West Cumberland trailer cars (M79600-12) were scrapped by Arnott Young at various locations other than two which moved to Derby. There one became part of the Ultrasonic test train, the other, M79610 (which was the original partner of the ultrasonic test train power car M79018) was scrapped at Cohens in Kettering in early 1971, where it is pictured. Tony Wilkins.
M79610 at Cohens in Kettering in early 1971. During it's time at Derby it's had a hole cut in the side (why?) and glass removed, but otherwise looks complete. Grey paint has been applied (covering graffiti or an experiment?) but it's clear its last livery in traffic was plain blue with yellow cab doors and 3" numbers. Tony Wilkins.
1st July 1975
Withdrawn Class 100 E56310 at Cohens Kettering scrapyard on 1 July 1975. M55998 is further down the siding. Alistair Ness.
Withdrawn Class 129 M55998 at Cohens Kettering scrapyard on 1 July 1975. Alistair Ness.
30th March 1978
Cravens DMPV 55998 awaiting scrapping at Cohens yard at Cransley, Kettering on 30 March 1978. Kevin Lane.
6th April 1978
Class 100 E56310 and Class 129 M55998 at Cohens Kettering Scrapyard on 6 April 1978. Alistair Ness.
11th August 1979
Class 100 DTC 56310 has Class 129 55998 for company at Cohen's at Kettering on the 11th August 1979. Neil Cannon.