Hi Tony,
Thanks for that insight, it's really nice to hear from you, and it's really good to hear about the operational aspects of the yard.
I know it's a long shot, but I don't suppose you have any photos of the yard do you?
I've been trying to find one for ages, and bar a couple of aerial shots from when Swinton Precinct was built, it's been a bit fruitless! Of course I would reimburse you for any costs incurred!
I too went to Swinton High School (Cromwell Road school in a new guise!), but now of course the dreaded Matalan is on the site!
Ben