The RCTS 'Great Central' railtour from Waterloo to Penistone passes through Ruddington on 13th August 1966. This eleven coach tour was run to commemorate the loss of through passenger workings over much of the Great Central London extension, service cuts backs occurring from 5th September. After coming off the train at Nottingham, 'West Country' No.34002 Salisbury spent the afternoon at Colwick surrounded by many unfamiliar classes. Tour participants were split into groups, each of which was given a conducted tour of Colwick shed by a member of the footplate crew.