TOTON: The Works
Toton
Traction Maintenance Depot is the single largest locomotive workshop in
the UK. With an allocation of more than 200 locomotives, the depot
undertake a variety of work ranging from A Exams and re-fuelling to
engine rebuilds and general overhauls. This video, produced in
association with EWS, provides a unique and exclusive insight into the
UK’s premier traction depot and features every aspect of its
operation. No door was left unopened!
TOTON ‘SPOT CHECK’ - You’ll be amazed at what goes on at Toton
at any given time. On shed activities include engine repairs, bodyside
cleaning, a Class 37 on the wheel lathe, the arrival of a
graffiti-covered Class 56, and General overhauls underway on 37401,
47308 & 56094.
THE NIGHT SHIFT - the depot’s workforce go into overdrive to meet
the rigorous demands of overnight locomotive servicing to ensure the
locos are ready for their next turn of duty.
THE CLASS 66 - The entire fleet of 250 General Motors Class 66s is
based at Toton. With the help of the Locomotive Projects Engineer the
programme includes a detailed look at the first loco which arrived in
the UK for testing in May 1998.
CLASS 56 GENERAL OVERHAUL - from start to finish, from gutted shell
to complete loco, a step-by-step account of 56094’s General overhaul.
Watch out for the Load Bank test!
MAINTENANCE ASPECTS - Many people judge locomotives on their
performance capabilities, but the depot’s Production Support Engineer
assesses each class on its ease of maintenance. Find out how Classes
08/31/37 47/56/58 & 60 are really rated!
POWER UNIT LIFTS & OVERHAULS - The construction of the ‘Cathedral’
in 1997 enables the depot to undertake loco power unit lifts.
The programme was filmed during the summer of 1998 when an abundance
of old corporate-liveried locos shared the depot with the latest EWS
Class 66.
"This really is first-rate material and enormous
effort has obviously gone into its production. It is riveting."
RAIL EXPRESS
