Ryde loco shed on 21 September 1966, sporting three O2s, each 75 years old! From left to right, W27 'Merstone', W31 'Chale', andW33 'Bembridge' are still active, but their days are numbered, as electrification is due by the end of the year, and they will be replaced by elderly Tube stock (the Isle of Wight goes in for antiques).
Location: Ryde St John's Road
Original line: Ryde Pier Extension (London and South West Railway and London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Joint)
Photographer: Colin Kirkwood
Contact photographer: Colin Kirkwood
Date: 21/09/1966
Image number: 80707