British Railway Photography by Michael Wright http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/ 221 rows en-gb 60 Briefly Back To Barrow Hill http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1818158.html Due to MML delays only a flying visit as by the time I got there I had to head home. Holiday for a week and I wanted a few shots of 47810 and more of 37409 incase they leave when I'm away. They were found, 37409, 47810, 47818 for DRS, 47744 and also 08665. A trip upon my return on a weekend will yield more photos from here! However enjoy these the weather wasn't bad for them... :) Tuesday 23 February 2010: Due to MML delays only a flying visit as by the time I got there I had to head home. Holiday for a week and I wanted a few shots of 47810 and more of 37409 incase they leave when I'm away. They were found, 37409, 47810, 47818 for DRS, 47744 and also 08665. A trip upon my return on a weekend will yield more photos from here! However enjoy these the weather wasn't bad for them... :)

Another shot of DRS 'Compass' 37409 parked inbetween 47810 and 08665, nicely spaced apart these! DRS 'Compass' 37409 sits ready for DRS, since I last saw her she's had her ploughs painted DRS bound 47810 awaiting decals DRS 'Compass' 37409 ready to work again with DRS Former Healey Mills Yard resident 08665 awaits attention, be it for reuse or parts One to nab next week, an unbranded DRS bound 47818! Safe for now EWS liveried 47744

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]]> Tue Feb 23 2010 Fastline In London http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1813572.html Fastline Freight 66305 working from Thorney Mill back north via the MML. Seen at Acton Mainline for a booked stop. Thanks to the driver for asking he he'd placed it nicely for photos! Weather was good. 59005 and 59205 also made appearances in the day but no other stone workings and a WCRC convoy along with 6E38 running late left Acton extremely quiet sadly, still changes of getting all the '5's in one day was unusual... Wednesday 10 February 2010: Fastline Freight 66305 working from Thorney Mill back north via the MML. Seen at Acton Mainline for a booked stop. Thanks to the driver for asking he he'd placed it nicely for photos! Weather was good. 59005 and 59205 also made appearances in the day but no other stone workings and a WCRC convoy along with 6E38 running late left Acton extremely quiet sadly, still changes of getting all the '5's in one day was unusual...

Aggregate Industries 59005 leaving the yard with 7L56 Aggregate Industires 59005 waits to lave the yard with 7L56 Fastline Freight 66305 catches the sun Fastline 66305, nicely placed, even the driver asked weather or not he had placed it well for photos Fastline Freight 66305 making an unsual appearance in London on the 6Z31 Fastline engineers move Fastline Freight 66305 making an unsual appearance in London on the 6Z31 Fastline engineers move EWS 59205 heads to Merehead with 7V64

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]]> Wed Feb 10 2010 DRS 37's Wandering Again... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1813180.html Following on from visiting Chessngton South DRS 'Compass' pair 37259 and 37608 could be found wandering London and the SWML today on the 1Q79 test train, to be found at Wimbledon, Raynes Park and Clapham Junction. A sleep in meant no shots from Alton...such is life! A great day never the less with the Carlisle based 37's off their usual haunts... Tuesday 9 February 2010: Following on from visiting Chessngton South DRS 'Compass' pair 37259 and 37608 could be found wandering London and the SWML today on the 1Q79 test train, to be found at Wimbledon, Raynes Park and Clapham Junction. A sleep in meant no shots from Alton...such is life! A great day never the less with the Carlisle based 37's off their usual haunts...

DRS 'Compass' 37259 looks into the darkness at the country end of Wimbledon station waiting to head off with 37608 and their train DRS 'Compass' 37608 seen having just arrived with 1Q79 from Alton, 37259 tailing the train DRS 'Compass' 37608 seen having just arrived with 1Q79 from Alton, 37259 tailing the train DRS 'Compass' 37259 now leads through Raynes Park heading off in the New Malden direction, 37608 now tailing DRS 'Compass' 37608 brings up the rear of 37259 and their test train heading towards New Malden through Raynes Park DRS 'Compass' 37259 tails the train into Clapham lead by 37608 to reverse and head off to Selhurst DRS 'Compass' 37608 tils the train back to Selhurst with 37259 leading DRS 'Compass' 37259 waits for the green to head back to Selhurst with 37608 and their train DRS 'Compass' 37259 waits for the green to head back to Selhurst with 37608 and their train DRS 'Compass' 37608 tails the 1Q79 test train at Clapham with 37259 leading

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]]> Tue Feb 9 2010 DRS 37's Just Showing They'll Go Anywhere... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1811431.html DRS 'Compass' pair 37608 and 37259 spent today working the 1Q84 NR test train about the SWT network. However, a more rare destination for any loco, let alone DRS Carlisle based 37's is Chessington South where they are photographed! :) Ta to Craig Stretten for help and likewise Tony from FMI for some last minute timings! (Seemed to be a ghost train beforehand!)... Thursday 4 February 2010: DRS 'Compass' pair 37608 and 37259 spent today working the 1Q84 NR test train about the SWT network. However, a more rare destination for any loco, let alone DRS Carlisle based 37's is Chessington South where they are photographed! :) Ta to Craig Stretten for help and likewise Tony from FMI for some last minute timings! (Seemed to be a ghost train beforehand!)...

DRS 'Compass' 37259 DRS 'Compas' 37608 with the train, while grubby the bodywork on the locomotive is immaculate, credit to Eastleigh Works who repainted it DRS 'Compass' 37608 having hauled the test train into the branch line terminus, not the place to find a 37 let alone two... DRS 'Compass' 37608 A view from a roadbridge of the end of the line, with DRS 'Compass' 37608 sits idling DRS 'Compass' 37259 leading the train with 37608 tailing awaits to head off to London Waterloo running as 1Q84 DRS 'Compass' 37259 waiting for the off, 37608 tailing. 37259 another example with despite dirt immaculate bodywork, the locos repaint done by RVEL Derby DRS 'Compass' 37259 leading the train with 37608 on the rear, this sat in the station confused a few locals waiting for the usual SWT 455 DRS 'Compass' 37259 with 37608 on the rear await to depart, the sign in for novelty

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]]> Thu Feb 4 2010 Crewe Basford Hall 2010 http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1807564.html Thanks to Freightliner & Jez for the first tour of the year around the yard, sadly while 70006 was just missed by 5mins, 70002 was on site as was a host of 66's in the north end of the yard. As usual several 86's dominated the scene including grey 86637 and 90042 represented the class 90 fleet. DRS 37688/603/229 were also viewed across the road at the 'Blue Teams' depot... Saturday 23 January 2010: Thanks to Freightliner & Jez for the first tour of the year around the yard, sadly while 70006 was just missed by 5mins, 70002 was on site as was a host of 66's in the north end of the yard. As usual several 86's dominated the scene including grey 86637 and 90042 represented the class 90 fleet. DRS 37688/603/229 were also viewed across the road at the 'Blue Teams' depot...

Freightliner 66549 stabled near the fuel point Freightliner 70002 stabled on the FLHH row 12 stabling sidings, the loco awaiting turbo repairs Freightliner 70002 stabled alone on the FLHH row 12 stabling sidings The cab view looking south from Freightliner 70002...spot the 'Loadhaul froth' in the yard... A view of the north of the yard from 70002, from this view point you realise just how tall these engines are... Freightliner 70002 stabled alone in the south end of the yard Freightliner's 70002 stabled in the middle of the yard alone Freightliner 6 6605shunting wagons on the FHLL row 12 stabling siding Freightliner 66605 shunting on the FLHH row 12 stabling siding Freightliner 66617 stabled with a northbound engineers service Freightliner 66603 and 66617 stabled side by side on northbound engineers services Freightliner Intermodal 66503 on FLHH megaboxes stabled in the north of the yard Freightliner Intermodal 66503 on FLHH megaboxes stabled next to 66603 and 66617 Freightliner 66572 stabled Freightliner 66593 stabled on a northbound intermodal Freightliner 66593, 66503, 66603 and 66617 lined up in the north of the yard Freightliner 66608 stabled on a northbound engineers service Freightliner Intermodal locos 66543 and 66572 stabled in the north of the yard The north of the yard from left to right with 66543/572, 66593, 66503, 66603 and 66617 all lined up Freightliner 66608 at the head of a northbound engineers service The AC sidings with 86638 leading 86613 and 86607 to the left with 86609 leading 86637 and 90042 to the right Freightliner 86609 leads 86637 and 90042 stabled in the AC sidings Freightiners 86609 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 66531 had just arrived and stabled on the fuel point Freightliner Grey 86637, one of just two FL Grey examples (the other being 86622) stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 86638 leads 86613 and 86607 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 86638 leads 86613 and 86607 on a second row of stabled AC's in the electric sidings Freightliner 86613 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliners 86607 leads 86613 and 86638 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 86607 leads 86613 and 86638 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 90042 leads 86637 and 86609 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 66591 stabled with an intermodal service Freightliner 66591 shunts it's intermodal backwards to stable Joining 66531 was 66559, both former FLHH locos now joining FL Intermodal, stabled on the fuel point Freightliner 66549 shunting by the quarry A splash of blue across the road, DRS 'Compass' 37688 stabled up, a regular this one... ...As was DRS 'Compass' 37603, another regular DRS engine I keep coming across... ...Typically so was 37229 also in the DRS 'Compass' livery. Three of 14 class 37's on the DRS depot that day

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]]> Sat Jan 23 2010 Barrow Hill Beauties http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1804766.html Dull weather perhaps but a few treats in store. DRS 'Compass' 37409 looking (and sounding) great! A quality overhaul by HNRC for DRS. 47375 rubbed down for a repaint. BR Blue 31's and 20's, NR 97's, Grey 20's and a few other bits missed last week...certainly a different scene compared to last weeks snow scenes!... Sunday 17 January 2010: Dull weather perhaps but a few treats in store. DRS 'Compass' 37409 looking (and sounding) great! A quality overhaul by HNRC for DRS. 47375 rubbed down for a repaint. BR Blue 31's and 20's, NR 97's, Grey 20's and a few other bits missed last week...certainly a different scene compared to last weeks snow scenes!...

NR 97303 (37178) stabled in the main yard HNRC 07001 about to shunt two NR 37's out of the way to access 40013 which soon got wisked away inside one of HNRC's sheds Green 40013 stabled in the main yard with two NR 97's DRS 'Compass' 37409, showing just what a good overhaul was carried out by HNRC for DRS on this locomotive BR Blue 45105 still undergoing restoration A contrast to last weeks photo in deep snow! BR Blue 45060 and other locomotives stabled in the main yard 20904, owned by HNRC awaits it's fate in the holding sidings DRS 'Compass' 37683, awaits it's refurbished bogies back before joining the DRS fleet DRS 37515 stored, looking very sad and every visit seems to have more bits missing. Perhaps a DRS spares loco for other DRS 37's only??? 47375 hiding inside the shed, the loco is fully rubbed down for a repaint BR Blue 20142 stabled beside the DPS shed EWS liveried 08665, now owned by HNRC awaits it's fate. Remember seeing this one at Healey Mills BR Blue 55019 hiding in the DPS shed BR Blue pair 33108 and 20096 hiding inside the roundhouse NR 97304 and 97303 (37178/217) stabled in the yard HNRC grey 20901 stabled in the main yard NR Yellow 97304 (37217) stabled in the yard Another engine being overhauled for DRS by HNRC is 47791, seen partly finished for now HNRC Grey 20905 stabled in the main yard Another engine being overhauled for DRS by HNRC is 47791, seen partly finished for now BR Blue 31128 stabled with RES 47716 on shed BR Blue 31128 stabled with Intercity 73134 outside one of the main sheds RES 47716 outside one of the sheds DRS 'Compass' 37409 in all it's glory, hard to believe this was a Transrail engine withdrawn by DBS, good to see it's future secure The first time out of the shed for DRS 'Compass' 37409 having been overhauled by HNRC for DRS Fresh out of the HNRC workshops DRS 'Compass' 37409 shows how excellent HNRC's overhaul has been for this DRS loco BR Blue 73117 locked in a secure compound with some stock

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]]> Sun Jan 17 2010 Peak Rail http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1804731.html Railfreight Red Stripe 37152, Regional Railways 31270, black 37188, Large Logo Blue 47635 and a pair of 50's being highlights as well as a few other locos... Saturday 16 January 2010: Railfreight Red Stripe 37152, Regional Railways 31270, black 37188, Large Logo Blue 47635 and a pair of 50's being highlights as well as a few other locos...

Railfreight Red Stripe 37152 looks smart, seen stabled up Last time I saw this was at Old Oak Common TMD, 47635 in Large Logo Blue is now preserved Black 37188 under restoration A very smart Railfreight Red Stripe 37152 stabled up for the weekend BR Blue 08016, back in blue after visiting the Bluebell Railway to help with engineering work Regional Railways 31270 stabled on a freight train Large Logo Blue 50030 also under restoration Large Logo Blue 50029 under restoration Nice to have a photo of a proper Regional Railways class 31, to which 31270 resolves that matter, the loco stabled up for the weekend

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]]> Sat Jan 16 2010 Fastline Freight At Chaddesden Yard http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1804709.html Fastline 66301, 66302, 66303 all stabled together, 66305 later arriving with a coal train to stable up... Saturday 16 January 2010: Fastline 66301, 66302, 66303 all stabled together, 66305 later arriving with a coal train to stable up...

Fastline Freight 66303 stabled with 66301 and 66303 Fastline Freight 66303 stabled Fastline Freight 66302 stabled inbetween her sisters Fastline Freight 66301 stabled between it's sisters Fastline Freight 66302 stabled with 66301 and 66303, nearly giving the illusion of three 66's on a short coal train... Fastline Freight 66302, 66301 and 66303 all stabled together in the yard Fastline Freight 66305 stabled having just arrived into the yard

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]]> Sat Jan 16 2010 Barrow Hill Blizzard http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1802178.html A quick visit to Barrow Hill, got some of the traction on site however not all as by then a blizzard moved in making photography difficult and the cold just too much. Still some nice snow photos of 56101, Peaks, 37's and a few other bits. Shall visit again in a week or two to get the rest of the traction on site... Saturday 9 January 2010: A quick visit to Barrow Hill, got some of the traction on site however not all as by then a blizzard moved in making photography difficult and the cold just too much. Still some nice snow photos of 56101, Peaks, 37's and a few other bits. Shall visit again in a week or two to get the rest of the traction on site...

Peak 45060 leads 45112 and other engines stabled for the winter Now covered in snow, and deep stuff as well! 45060 and 97302 are seen stabled in the yard Former DRS 20904 sits stored awaiting a future NR 97302 and 97301 sat in the snow, the pair formerly 37170 and 37100 DRS 'Compass' 37683 waiting to have it's refurbished bogies back NR 97301 and 97302 stabled in the snow, the locos formerly 37100 and 37170 BR blue 20121 really fits in nicely, a battered example which would have no doubt visited the shed before Peaks 45112 and 45060 stabled nose to nose, also once a common sight DRS 37515, ironically in the weather which contributed to it's accident NR 97301 and 97302 stabled in the snow, the locos formerly 37100 and 37170 HNRC 07001 shunting in the yard Large Logo Blue 56101 turning back the clock, this must have once been a common sight BR Blue 37275 stabled in the yard wedged by other heritage BR traction BR Blue 20107 hidden stabled for the winter, creating a once common scene NR 97302 and 97301 sat in the snow, the pair formerly 37170 and 37100 BR Blue 45112 stabled for the winter

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]]> Sat Jan 9 2010 A Blast From The 70's At Crewe Basford Hall http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1793929.html Just goes to show you find them without chasing them! A booked tour to Basford Hall produced newbies 70002 and 70005. Bardon Blue celeb 66623, seven class 86's including Freightliner Grey 86622, one sole Freightiner class 90 and several of Freightliners fleet of 66 locomotives. On a sunny but frostly -5C frosty morning! Once again a big thanksto Jez & Freightliner for the visit to the yard :) Saturday 19 December 2009: Just goes to show you find them without chasing them! A booked tour to Basford Hall produced newbies 70002 and 70005. Bardon Blue celeb 66623, seven class 86's including Freightliner Grey 86622, one sole Freightiner class 90 and several of Freightliners fleet of 66 locomotives. On a sunny but frostly -5C frosty morning! Once again a big thanksto Jez & Freightliner for the visit to the yard :)

Freightliner 70002 is the first sight of a locomotive on the fuel point Freightliner 70002 with 70005 stabled on the fuel point on a frosty morning Freightliner 70002 with 70005 stabled on the fuel point on a frosty morning Freightliner 70005 frosted over in the early morning The hard frost is evident on 70005 and 70002 stabled nose to nose Freightliner 70002 stabled on the fuel point Freightliner 70002 stabled with 70005 on the fuel point Freightliner 66538 stabled elsewhere on the fuel point Freightliner 70005 and 70002 show their size off compared to standard cars, while stabled on the fuel point Freightliner 70005 and 70002 stabled together by chance, catch the early morning sun Freightliner 70005 with 70002 bask in the frosty morning sun Freightliner 66618 runs L/E within the yard Freightliner 66618 runs L/E within the yard Freightliner 66518 stabled near the fuel point Freightliner 66518 runs L/E within the yard Freightliner 86501 stbled with 90047 in the electric sidings Freightliner 66606 shunting in the south end of the yard Freightliner 66590 waits in the cold on a southbound intermodal Freightliner 66606 shunts an intermodal train in the south of the yard on a very cold frosty morning Freightliner 66511 stabled down row 12 leading other FLHH engines Freightliner 66952 stabled in the FLHH row 12 stabling line Freightliner 66951 stabled in the FLHH row 12 stabling line Freightliner 66951 and 66952 stabled in the FLHH row 12 stabling line Freightliner Bardon Blue celeb 66623 stabled in the FLHH row 12 stabling line Freightliner Bardon Blue celeb 66623 stabled in the FLHH row 12 stabling line Freightliner 66612 stabled in the FLHH row 12 stabling line Freightliner 66614 stabled in the FLHH row 12 stabling line Freightliner 66605 stabled with others on the row 12 FHLL stabling line Freightliner 66537 stabled at the north end of the yard Freightliner 66564, recently now a FMIM loco, with 66540 stabled Freightliner 66602 hiding behind some wagons in the north end of the yard Looking down the yard tracks towards FLHH 66605 and the row 12 FLHH stabling line Freightiner 66540 stabled with 66564 Freightliner 86621 leads 86607, 86612 and 86610 keeping warm under the wires Freightliner 66606, 66602 and 66537 stabled in a line Freightliner 86621 stabled with classmates Freightliner 86607 stabled with classmates One of two remaining Freightliner Grey 86's, 86622 stabled with 86609 One of two remaining Freightliner Grey 86's, 86622 stabled with 86609 Freightliner 86609 stabled with 86622 in the electric sidings Freightliner 86609 complete with some snow stabled with 86622 Freightliner 86609 complete with some snow stabled with 86622 Freightliner Grey 90047, the only Freightliner 90 in the yard today stabled with 86501 Freightliner 86501 stabled with 90047 in the electric sidings Freightliner 66569 stabled with a northbound intermodal Freightliner 86610, 86612, 86607 and 86621 keeping warm under the wires Freightliner 86610 stabled with classmates Freightliner 86612 stabled with classmates Freightliner 70's 70005 and 70002 luckily paired up, stabled on the fuel point Freightliner 70002 stabled, due to the bend very close to 70005 indeed!

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]]> Sat Dec 19 2009 DRS At Kings Cross Along With Rather A Lot Of Darts... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1783541.html DRS 47802 and 47832 visited London Kings Cross today on a DRS special from Morpeth carrying The Morpeth Darts team! Along with others. Managed a few arty photos of the train today in luckily light weather... Saturday 21 November 2009: DRS 47802 and 47832 visited London Kings Cross today on a DRS special from Morpeth carrying The Morpeth Darts team! Along with others. Managed a few arty photos of the train today in luckily light weather...

DRS 47832 and The Morpeth Darts Players... DRS 47802 at Kings Cross with former Nation Express 43's and 91111 evident DRS 47802 having just arrived in London The sun glints off DRS 47832 at the stops, creating a timeless image... DRS 47832 catches the sun at the stops just after it's arrival in London DRS 47802 waits to leave with the empty stock for Bounds Green DRS 47802 waits to leave with the empty stock for Bounds Green DRS 47832 tails 47802 on the empty stock to Bounds Green The first...and last 91 to get National Express livery, 91111 waits to depart

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]]> Sat Nov 21 2009 DRS 37's On Rare Wanders Again... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1782037.html Second attempt for this! In some sun for a change, and also stopping for a good while DRS 'Compass' pair, 37611 leading 37059, arrived at Richmond of all places today on the 1Q91 test train running 57 late! That said, nice sight, while the likes of 73's and 66's are common enough here, DRS 37's are somewhat rare visitors... Monday 16 November 2009: Second attempt for this! In some sun for a change, and also stopping for a good while DRS 'Compass' pair, 37611 leading 37059, arrived at Richmond of all places today on the 1Q91 test train running 57 late! That said, nice sight, while the likes of 73's and 66's are common enough here, DRS 37's are somewhat rare visitors...

DRS 'Compass' 37611 leads 1Q91 tailed by 37059 into Richmond to terminate, catching the afternoon sun DRS 'Compass' 37059 on 1Q91, the train having to pull in a tad further as 37059 was originally just beyond the signal The sun just catches 37059, the 37 still looking smart since it's repaint at Eastleigh to the newer DRS 'Compass' guise DRS 'Compass' 37611, 1Q91 and 37059 take a rest after a hard days work DRS 'Compass' 37611 taking a rest for a while at the stops DRS 'Compass' 37059 sat on the London end of the train taking a rest on 1Q91 DRS 'Compass' 37059 sat on the London end of the train taking a rest on 1Q91 DRS 'Compass' 37059 resting after a long days work To prove a point, DRS 37059 and a London Overground 313 at the London terminal DRS 'Compass' 37611 seen at the stops at Richmond, rather unusual place for DRS's Carlisle based class 37's

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]]> Mon Nov 16 2009 DRS In London For A Change... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1780293.html Makes a nice change to get DRS 37's in London rather than having ro waddle up to Carlisle to get them! Both in the new DRS 'Compass' scheme 37059 leads 37611 on 1Q14 Derby RTC - Ashford at Clapham. Of note is with darker afternoons and in such weather photography becomes a lot harder! Bring on crisp, cold but sunny winter days... Friday 13 November 2009: Makes a nice change to get DRS 37's in London rather than having ro waddle up to Carlisle to get them! Both in the new DRS 'Compass' scheme 37059 leads 37611 on 1Q14 Derby RTC - Ashford at Clapham. Of note is with darker afternoons and in such weather photography becomes a lot harder! Bring on crisp, cold but sunny winter days...

DRS 'Compass' 37059 leads 1Q14 into the station DRS 'Compass' 37611 tails 37059 on 1Q14 at Clapham 37059 leads 1Q14 and 37611 out of the station, not getting it's booked stop sadly, due to running 3mins early

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]]> Fri Nov 13 2009 All Unsual Down In London Town.... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1772144.html Most unusal, and never to happen again, is that of GBRF's newly leased 66844, a somewhat 'ghost' loco in Advenza livery and renumbered (former DRS 66409) for use with the long gone bust company 'Ghost' Advenza Freight. GBRF soon to rebrand/renumber the loco for their use. Even more rare was it was found at Waterloo of all places along with Green 31190 on the Buffer Puffer 8 railtour around London, whatever next... Saturday 24 October 2009: Most unusal, and never to happen again, is that of GBRF's newly leased 66844, a somewhat 'ghost' loco in Advenza livery and renumbered (former DRS 66409) for use with the long gone bust company 'Ghost' Advenza Freight. GBRF soon to rebrand/renumber the loco for their use. Even more rare was it was found at Waterloo of all places along with Green 31190 on the Buffer Puffer 8 railtour around London, whatever next...

Proving the point as a SWT 450 and Advenza Freight liveried 66844 are unusal sablemates at Waterloo! GBRF operated, and soon to be rebraned or renumbered (maybe back to 66409?) for GBRF, is Advenza 66844 at Waterloo, a one of rarity not to be repeated Just for proof that even the most daft things do happen, an Advenza 66 at London Waterloo... GBRF 66; but still in a Advenza 'ghost company' guise, 66844 leads the tour at Waterloo; 31190 tailing the train. The 66 to be rebranded/renumbered imminantly Timeless? Wrong location for a 31 but never the less might have happened back then... Green 31190 at London Waterloo at the stops, an equally unusual visitor to the London terminal Green 31190, on equally heritage stock, at the stops of Waterloo Green 31190 takes a rest at the stops for the tours booked 59min break at the terminal

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]]> Sat Oct 24 2009 Carlisle Again...Welcoming The 'Jet Sets' http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1768282.html RHTT galore with 37603 with 37038 on 3S10, and 66432 with 66425 on 3J06. 57313 on the logs, 'Stobart' 66414 on 4S43, Freightliner grey 86637 with 86638 on a intermodal, several Freightliner coals, the 'Flying Banana' and more... Tuesday 13 October 2009: RHTT galore with 37603 with 37038 on 3S10, and 66432 with 66425 on 3J06. 57313 on the logs, 'Stobart' 66414 on 4S43, Freightliner grey 86637 with 86638 on a intermodal, several Freightliner coals, the 'Flying Banana' and more...

DRS 66413 works 4M44 southbound DRS 'Stobart' 66414 'James The Engine' working 4S43 the 'Tesco Express' north DRS 'Stobart' 66414 'James The Engine' working 4S43 the 'Tesco Express' north AWT green 57313 working 0Z57 to Carlisle from Preston, to stable AWT Green 57313 leads revised blue 47853 and Virgin 57303 stabled opposite the station AWT Green 57313 stabled opposite the station Revised Blue 47853 stabled, the Carlisle gnome! Arrived on Fri 25th when I visited previously, ironically left behind 86101 the day after this was taken Virgin 57303 stabled opposite the station Freightliner 66566 works southbound with 6M31 Freightliner 66566 works southbound with 6M31 Freightliner 66523 working 4S11 northbound Freightiner 66523 waits to work 4S11 north after a crew change The coal hoppers of 4S11 hauled by 66523 Looking down 4S11 towards 66523 EWS 66043 works 6K05 southbound EWS 66161 works 6C48 northbound Freightliner 66529 stops for a crew change while working 4S41 northbound Freightliner 66529 waiting to work 4S41 north through the station The Network Rail 'Flying Banana' 1Q26 heads south, here 43013 tails 43014 The Network Rail 'Flying Banana' 1Q26 heads south, here 43014 leads 43013 The Network Rail 'Flying Banana' 1Q26 heads south, here 43013 tails 43014 Freightliner 66512 working 4S60 north through the station Freightliner 66512 waits to take 4S60 north after a crew change ATW Green 57313 takes the 6J37 Logs southbound Freightliner 66507 works 6M32 southbound EWS 66014 works 4S04 northbound EWS 66161 takes 6E62 southbound, oddly the train has three Soda Tanks in consist DRS drivers have a chat while the 3S10 RHTT set with 37038 leading 37603 takes a rest DRS 37038 leads 37603 on the 3S10 RHTT set as it heads back to DRS Kingmoor DRS 37038 leads 37603 on the 3S10 RHTT set as it heads back to DRS Kingmoor DRS 'Compass' 37603 tails 37038 on the 3S10 RHTT returning to DRS Kingmoor DRS 'compass' 37603 tails the 3S10 RHTT set DRS 'Compass' 37603 and revised blue 47853 both in the sidings opposite the station DRS 'Compass' 37603 already getting dirty on the 3S10 RHTT set DRS 37038 also now getting dirty on the 3S10 RHTT set DRS 'Compass' 37603 tails 37038 on the 3S10 RHTT returning to DRS Kingmoor DRS 37038 leads 37603 and the 3S10 RHTT set as it pulls away from the sidings heading to DRS Kingmoor DRS 'Compass 37603 tails 37038 on the 3S10 RHTT set as it finally departs the station off to DRS Kingmoor DRS 66425 leads 66432 heading south with the 3J06 RHTT set DRS 66425 leads 66432 heading south with the 3J06 RHTT set DRS 66432 tails 66425 on the 3J06 RHTT set heading south, the loco still wearing a headboard DRS 66432 tails 66425 on the 3J06 RHTT set heading south EWS 66204 works 4S72 northbound Freightliner Grey 86637 leads 86638 on 4M74 heading southbound Freightliner 86638 works behind 86637 on 4M74 heading south EWS 66031 takes4S01 northbound at dusk DRS 66424 takes 4S44 northbound DRS 66424 takes 4S44 northbound at dusk

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]]> Tue Oct 13 2009 Things That Go Thump In The Night... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1766937.html Well, late evening not night at Kensington Olympia. Today saw the first of two days worth of a GBRF charter run for charity, seen with newly repainted GBRF 'Barbie' 73213 leading the 'Thumper' with NR Yellow 73212 tailing, the latter due for a repaint to math 73213 in due time. This tour was to be the best weather wise, and not ill fated like Sundays train... Saturday 10 October 2009: Well, late evening not night at Kensington Olympia. Today saw the first of two days worth of a GBRF charter run for charity, seen with newly repainted GBRF 'Barbie' 73213 leading the 'Thumper' with NR Yellow 73212 tailing, the latter due for a repaint to math 73213 in due time. This tour was to be the best weather wise, and not ill fated like Sundays train...

GBRF 'Barbie' 73213 leads the green thumper and NR Yellow 73212 tails at Kensington Olympia GBRF 'Barbie' 73213 having just arrived at the station with the tour GBRF 'Barbie' 73213 leads the green thumper and NR Yellow 73212 tails at Kensington Olympia seen in ex-works condition leading the tour GBRF 'Barbie' 73213 leads the green thumper and NR Yellow 73212 tails at Kensington Olympia GBRF 'Barbie' 73213 leads the green thumper and NR Yellow 73212 tails at Kensington Olympia GBRF 'Barbie' 73213 leading the tour, out the 1st window in the 2nd carriage is a certain Kent based photographer 'Craig' whom seemed to be enjoying life The Green 'Thumper' hauled by 73213 heads off away from the station, that same Kent photographer looking back wishing he could attempt this photo too! NR Yellow (but not for long) 73212 having been detached waits to run L/E to Clapham EWS 67001 close to the previous charter with the 'Northern Belle' EWS 67002 tails 67001 on the 'Northern Belle' EWS 67002 looking a bit faded, as it tails the 'Northern Belle' NR yellow 73212 found at Clapham waiting to run to Stewards Lane to meet up with the tour and follow it to Victoria to rejoin NR Yellow 73212 stabled against the evening sunset at Clapham Gone 'arty' to show the sunset, and also how it's the end is looming for 73212 in it's Network Rail livery...

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]]> Sat Oct 10 2009 Wet Carlisle http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1766917.html The first DRS RHTT run with 66432/425, DRS 'Compass' 37194 out again, ATW 57, Freightliner 86's and the usual mix of Freightliner and DBS 66's on coal. Going back Tues 13th for both RHTT's in full swing, and some nice weather for better photos! :) Tuesday 6 October 2009: The first DRS RHTT run with 66432/425, DRS 'Compass' 37194 out again, ATW 57, Freightliner 86's and the usual mix of Freightliner and DBS 66's on coal. Going back Tues 13th for both RHTT's in full swing, and some nice weather for better photos! :)

Freightliner 66566 working a southbound coal train EWS 66066 works a coal train northbound 3J06 with DRS 66432/425 at the helm, caught me out as it didn't run in the morning, going back for another shot at this train, and 3S10... DRS 66425 tails 3J06 off south, caught out by this trains first run Freightliner 86607 leads 86622 on a southbound intermodal service Freightliner Grey 86622 DIT behind 86607 working a southbound intermodal Freightliner 66953 working a northbound coal train DRS 66419 working 4S44 from Daventry northwards DRS 'Compass' 37194 working 0Z25 Penrith - DRS Kingmoor at Carlisle DRS 'Compass' 37194 working 0Z25 Penrith - DRS Kingmoor at Carlisle Revised Blue 47853 still living opposite the station stabled Freightliner 66561 on a northbound coal train ATW 57314 at Carlisle, so, a tad lost then! Virgin 57303 stabled with 47853, the 57 later worked the logs southbound Freightliner 66554 on a southbound coal train EWS 66156 heads L/E north, thisshot summing up the days weather nicely! DRS 66422 works 4S43 north through on a very wet morning Brush galore with 57303, 47853, 5731 and 57302 making a splash of colour to Carlisle DRS 66415 works 4M44 southbound running late EWS 66109 takes an engineers train southbound Freightliner 66553 working a northbound coal train EWS 66139 heads a northbound wagonload train to Carlisle Yard Freightliner 66514 and 66562 approach Carlisle at the same time from the south in the rain, this was very amusing for wagon enthusiasts!

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]]> Tue Oct 6 2009 MNR September Event http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1761400.html DRS sent 37510 in its DRS 'Compass' guise to the event, a 'proper' DRS 37 in that livery far too tempting! Sunny weather all day, the 37 working extremely well, as was the MNR's home fleet, such as Intercity 73210, Large Logo 50019 and the many others at the line... (no excuse for number of 37510 shots, but a rare one to get down south!) Sunday 27 September 2009: DRS sent 37510 in its DRS 'Compass' guise to the event, a 'proper' DRS 37 in that livery far too tempting! Sunny weather all day, the 37 working extremely well, as was the MNR's home fleet, such as Intercity 73210, Large Logo 50019 and the many others at the line... (no excuse for number of 37510 shots, but a rare one to get down south!)

Large Logo Blue 50019 leads 20069 and DRS 37510 on the rear of a train arriving at Dereham from Wymondham DRS 'Compass' 37510 waits with the 12:45 departure to Wymondham at Dereham DRS 'Compass' 37510 running round it's train at Wymondham Civil Engineers 'Dutch' 31530 has one of two fates, restoration or the cutters torch Large Logo Blue 50019 stabled in the main yard Large Logo Blue 50019 stabled with the breakdown train in the main yard Intercity 73210 stabled with a green DMU just outside Dereham station An old Green DMU brings back sings of the 1960's and early 1970's BR Blue 31438 running round it's train at Dereham DRS 'Compass' 37510 runs round it's train at Dereham to stable in the yard DRS 'Compass' 37510 with BR Blue 31438 in the background both running round at Dereham DRS 'Compass' 37510 running round it's train at Dereham BR Blue 20069 waits to depart with a service for Wymondham, seen at Dereham Intercity 73210 stabled just outside Dereham station, catching the sun DRS 37510 in the DRS 'Compass' livery looks very smart catching the afternoon sun stabled in the yard, a 'proper' DRS 37! DRS 'Compass' 37510 stabled in the main yard catching the afternoon sun DRS 'Compass' 37510 stabled in the main yard catching the afternoon sun DRS 20069 passes 37510 in the yard, as it hauls a train bound for Wymondham BR Blue 31438 tails a train with 20069 bound for Wymondham BR Blue 37003 under restoration at Dereham BR Blue 47596 hidden as 47584, receiving repairs Large Logo Blue 50019 stabled with Intercity 73210 in the main yard Intercity 73210 and Large Logo Blue 50019 stabled together in the afternoon sun Intercity 73210 and Large Logo Blue 50019 stabled together in the afternoon sun BR Blue 47596 hidden as 47584, receiving repairs Intercity 73210 with Large Logo Blue 50019 stabled at Dereham station in the late afternoon DRS 37510 brings back it's train into Wymondham station

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]]> Sun Sep 27 2009 Carlisle Station and ACROP Event http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1761057.html Very busy overall from Friday morning at 10:45am till 1:00am then from 6:30am untill 15:49 on Saturday. Plenty of DRS traction class 37, 47 and 66 wise, 66414 in Stobart and recently painted 'Compass' 37688 and 37194 being highlights, several 47's from WCRC, RT and DRS about, Freightliner 66's on coal, Freightliner 86's on intermodal, DBS 92's on wagonload freight, GBRF coal and more... Friday 25 September 2009: Very busy overall from Friday morning at 10:45am till 1:00am then from 6:30am untill 15:49 on Saturday. Plenty of DRS traction class 37, 47 and 66 wise, 66414 in Stobart and recently painted 'Compass' 37688 and 37194 being highlights, several 47's from WCRC, RT and DRS about, Freightliner 66's on coal, Freightliner 86's on intermodal, DBS 92's on wagonload freight, GBRF coal and more...

DRS 66426 works a southbound intermodal bound for Daventry this being 4M44 Blue 47853 stabled up opposite the station DRS 'Stobart' 66414 works 4S43 'TESCO Express' through the station DRS 'Stobart' 66414 works 4S43 'TESCO Express' through the station Freightliner 66557 working an engineers train from Crewe Basford Hall to Carlisle Yard EWS 66108 runs L/E north EWS 66067 works an engineers train southbound through the station LMS Maroon 5690, a rather large 'Expresso machine' takes a charter northbound through the station WCRC 47760 following an 'Expresso machine' hauled charter up to Glasgow and beyond... EWS 66061 working a northbound coal train WCRC 47760 takes a break from following an 'Expresso machine' hauled charter up to Glasgow and beyond... Blue 47853 stabled opposite the station, makes a change from the loco being stuck at Eastleigh! DRS 37194, another example recently getting the 'Compass' look runs L/E from Kingmoor to Penrith and back as 0Z25 DRS 37194, another example recently getting the 'Compass' look runs L/E from Kingmoor to Penrith and back as 0Z25 EWS 66059 working a stone train northbound DRS 37194, also recently getting the 'Compass' look runs L/E back to Kingmoor with 0Z25 DRS 37194, also recently getting the 'Compass' look runs L/E back to Kingmoor with 0Z25 Freightliner 66509 works a coal train north bound Freightliner 66507 takes a coal train south, seen through 66509's coal train DRS 47802 running northbound L/E on Friday afternoon GBRF 66714 working a northbound coal through the station Freightliner 66557 later working back from Carlisle Yard down to Crewe Basford Hall Virgn 57303 arriving at Carlisle to stable DBS EPS Grey with sticker 92007 leads a southbound wagonload train through the station working under 6X12 Freightliner Grey 86622 leads 86632 on a southbound intermodal being 4M74 Freightliner 86632 working with Freightliner Grey 86622 on a southbound intermodal Royal Mail 325016, with another heading southbound DRS 66434 brings up 4S44 from Daventry to Kingmoor DRS 66434 working 4S44 from Daventry through Carlisle station EWS 66056 works a southbound coal train through the station Freightliner 66552 works a coal train suth through the station DRS 66417 seen working an intermodal southbound, this being 4M82 to Daventry DRS 66417 seen working an intermodal southbound, this being 4M82 to Daventry DRS 66425 working the 4M48 'TESCO Express' to Daventry DBS EPS Grey with sticker 92012 leads the 4S26 intermodal south in the early hours DBS EPS Grey with sticker 92012 leads the 4S26 intermodal south in the early hours EWS 66098 takes a cement train north Freightliner 66506 takes an evening coal train north DRS 66434 back, this time running into the station for no apparant reason before heading back towards DRS Kingmoor DRS 66423 heads south on the 4M30 intermodal to Daventry DRS 66423 heads south on the 4M30 intermodal to Daventry Freightliner 90049 at night with a southbound intermodal Freightliner 90049 at night with a southbound intermodal DRS 66424 works 4S47 northbound EWS 66021 working a northbound coal train DRS 66418 leads 66428 top and tailing one soda tank working as 6C24 Kingmoor - Sellafield DRS 66418 leads 66428 top and tailing one soda tank working as 6C24 Kingmoor - Sellafield DRS 66428 tails 66418 on one soda tank forming the early morning 6C24 Kingmoor - Sellafield DRS 66428 tails 66418 on one soda tank forming the early morning 6C24 Kingmoor - Sellafield EWS 66105 working a coal train northbound

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]]> Fri Sep 25 2009 The Battlefield September 2009 Event... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1757774.html Large Logo Blue 56086 out having been repainted and returned to use. Railfright Large Logo 56040 also out, Coal 31130 hiding as 31276, then the lines residents of 73114, 33019, 25067 and 47640 out to play and more, all in the sun! Sunday 20 September 2009: Large Logo Blue 56086 out having been repainted and returned to use. Railfright Large Logo 56040 also out, Coal 31130 hiding as 31276, then the lines residents of 73114, 33019, 25067 and 47640 out to play and more, all in the sun!

Sector Coal 31276 stabled with 31101, and 'Dutch' 33019 can be seen enjoying the afternoon sun Large Logo Blue 73114 runs L/E past 56086 also carrying the same livery Railfreight Large Logo 56040 leads Large Logo Blue 56086 L/E past the station yard Large Logo Blue 56086 leads 56040 and 73114 with a service departing Shakerstone Large Logo Blue 56086 leads 56040 and 73114 with a service departing Shakerstone Railfreight Large Logo 56040 leads Large Logo Blue 56086 and 73114 at Shakerstone having arrived with a passenger service BR Blue revised 31103 leads 31276 into the station Sector Coal 31276 BR Blue 03170 hauls a 101 DMU into the station The driver of Large Logo Blue 56086 talking to a passer by Large Logo Blue 73114 behind 56040 on a departing service Railfreight Large Logo 56040 seen inbetween 56086 and 73114 on a passenger service Railfreight Large Logo 56040 and Large Logo Blue 56086 stabled nose to nose Large Logo Blue 56086 thunders out of Shakerstone station, with 73114, nicely catching the early morning sun 'Dutch' 33019 runs L/E out of the yard 'Dutch' 33019 running L/E from the yard to the station Large Logo Blue 47640 stabled at the station Railfreight Sector Coal 31276 (31130 hiding) leads revised BR Blue 31101 stabled in the yard Green 25067 stabled in the yard having just been washed Smashed up 31? Sector Coal 31276 reflected in smashed glass in a forklift truck 'Dutch' 33019 having run L/E from the yard sits in the station Railfreight Large Logo 56040 leads Large Logo Blue 56086 into Shakerstone station in the afternoon Large Logo 56086 with 73114 lead a train into Shakerstone station Railfreight Large Logo 56040 stabling for the afternoon Sector Coal 31276, Large Logo Blue 47640 and Railfreight Large Logo 56040b stabled together in the yard BR Blue revised 31101 stabled in the main yard Railfreight Large Logo 56040 stables up for the afternoon Railfreight Large Logo 56040 with 56086 and 73114 stable up in the afternoon Sector Coal 31276, Large Logo Blue 47640 and Railfreight Large Logo 56040b stabled together in the yard Green 25067 tails a passenger service at Shakerstone Large Logo Blue 73114 leads 56086 and 56040 as they stable up in the afternoon Drivers besde their locos, deciding which one is better? Large Logo Blue 56086 or Railfreight Large Logo 56040? Large Logo Blue 56086 looking stunning after repaint and overhaul in Pres, much better than how I last saw her, in Transrail at IM Large Logo Blue 56086 looking stunning after repaint and overhaul in Pres. Seen stabled with 56040 catching the afternoon sun Large Logo Blue 47640 leads Green 25067 stabled in the yard Large Logo Blue pair 56086 and 73114 pull out of the yard and through Shakerstone sttion in the early morning

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]]> Sun Sep 20 2009 Freightliner Basford Hall http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1757219.html Thanks to Freightliner, and to Jez for the visit to Bashford Hall yard, busy as always, many a class 66, 86 and 90 on site, Freightliner Grey 86637 making an appearance, and 66591 putting a long saga to bed, more also here... Also a good social with everyone on the tour! :) Friday 18 September 2009: Thanks to Freightliner, and to Jez for the visit to Bashford Hall yard, busy as always, many a class 66, 86 and 90 on site, Freightliner Grey 86637 making an appearance, and 66591 putting a long saga to bed, more also here... Also a good social with everyone on the tour! :)

Freightliner Intermodal pair 66587 and 66574 stabled on the fuel point Freightliner 66587 stabled on the fuel point Freightliner 66593 stabled on the fuel point Freightliner 66587 stabled on the fuel point Freightliner 66589 and 66591, both Intermodal engines, stabled on the fuel point Freightliner 66589 and 66591, both Intermodal engines, stabled on the fuel point Freightliner 66591 stabled on the fuel point. Finally! Having avoided me for 3 years. Means the metal torture from friends & certain drivers deciding to tell me they've seen/driving/photted it can end :P Freightliner 66591 stabled on the fuel point. Finally! Having avoided me for 3 years. Means the metal torture from friends & certain drivers deciding to tell me they've seen/driving/photted it can end :P Freightliner 66602 stabled near the maintence bay and fuel point Freightliner 86614 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 66602 stabled near the maintence bay and fuel point The busy south yard with from L to R 66954, 66559, 66534 and 90046 all sat with southbound intermodals EPS (with EWS sticker) DBS owned 92041 heads south DIT behind 66134 Freightliner 66954 stabled at the south end of the yard with an intermodal Freightliner 66954 stabled at the south end of the yard with an intermodal An arty view of 66954 stabled in the south end of the yard with an intermodal An arty view through a yard hut sees 66954 stabled in the south end of the yard with an intermodal Freightliner 66559 stabled at the south end of the yard with an intermodal Freightliner 66559 stabled at the south end of the yard with an intermodal Freightliner 66534 stabled at the south end of the yard with an intermodal Freightliner 66534 and 90046 stabled in the south end of the yard with intermodals An arty photo of 66534 and 66559 stabled in the south end of the yard with intermodals Freightliner 66534 stabled at the south end of the yard with an intermodal A low down on Freightliner 66534 stabled at the south end of the yard with an intermodal Freightliner 90046 stabled in the south end of the yard with an intermodal Freightliner 66572 stabled in the south end of the yard with an intermodal train An arty photo of 66534 and 66559 stabled in the south end of the yard with intermodals Freightliner 90046 stabled in the south end of the yard with an intermodal Freightliner 66563 and 66608 stabled down yard stabling row 12 Freightliner 66563 and 66608 stabled down yard stabling row 12 Freightliner 66608 and 66563 stabled down yard stabling row 12 Freightliner 66537 stabled down yard stabling row 12 EWS 66139 stabled with an engineers train waiting to head north The AC sidings with from L to R 86607, 86501 (66601, 86639/614) and 86637 (86605, 90043) One of only two Freightliner Grey 86's, 86637 seen stabled with 86605 and 90043 in the AC sidings One of only two Freightliner Grey 86's, 86637 is seen stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 86501 leads 66601, 86639 and 86614 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 66553 stabled with a coal train rake in the yard Freightliner 66601 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 86607 stabled with an intermodal in the AC sidings Freightliner 86607 stabled with an intermodal in the AC sidings One of only two Freightliner Grey 86's, 86637 seen stabled with 86605 and 90043 in the AC sidings Freightliner Grey 86637 stabled in the AC sidings and 66591 stabled on the fuel point Freightliner 86501 leads 66601, 86639 and 86614 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 86605 stabled in the AC sidings Old and new Freightliner livery with 86605 in the new version and 86637 one of only two examples in Freightiner Grey in traffic Freightliner 86501 and 66601 nose to nose, stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 66601 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 90043 leads 86605 and 86637 stabled in the AC sidings Freightliner 86614 stabled with 86639, 66601 and 86501 in the AC sidings

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Former Ferrybridge 56's & Crewe Convoys... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1757158.html A look at six former Ferrybridge 56's, three being Loadhaul examples! Also a look at three former OC resdidents which weren't around on my previous visit. Convoys galore at Crewe station, Freightliner 86'sand 90's featuring, EWS 60022 on a L/E move with 66's and more... Friday 18 September 2009: A look at six former Ferrybridge 56's, three being Loadhaul examples! Also a look at three former OC resdidents which weren't around on my previous visit. Convoys galore at Crewe station, Freightliner 86'sand 90's featuring, EWS 60022 on a L/E move with 66's and more...

Freightliner Grey 90045 takes Freightliner 86609 and 90041 across from Basford Hall to Crewe LNWR via the station Freightliner 86609 having a lift with 90045 and 90041 from Basford Hall to Crewe LNWR Freightiner 90041 tails 86609 and 90045 moving from Basford Hall to LNWR Freightiner 90041 tails 86609 and 90045 moving from Basford Hall to LNWR Freightliner Grey 90045 takes Freightliner 86609 and 90041 across from Basford Hall to Crewe LNWR via the station EWS 66018 leads 66066 and 60022 from Warrington to Bescot as a L/E move EWS 60022 moves in convoy with 66066 and 66018 to Bescot from Warrington EWS 60022 moves in convoy with 66066 and 66018 to Bescot from Warrington Loadhaul 56083 leads 56107, both still flying the Loadhaul flag with pride, lead 56120, all former Ferrybridge residents Transrail Grey 56054 seen stabled, the loco having moved from Ferrybridge Former Ferrybridge resident 56107, still looking good in Loadhaul livery EWS 56120, a former Ferrybridge resident seen stabled EWS 56037, the second former OC resident which wasn't on site perviously seen stabled, the only non Fertis example from the London depot not to go to IEMD Loadhaul 56109 seen leading 56067 and 56054, all from Ferrybridge 56109 still on this side looking good in Loadhaul livery, a former Ferrybridge resident leading 56067 and 56054 56109, on the other side has no Loadhaul logo and a BR Blue door, so a tad unique I suppose, it leads fellow former Ferrybridge residents 56067 and 56054 EWS 56067, the final of the six examples to have moved from Ferrybridge Fertis 56105 stabled, this being remembered at Old Oak Common, and was not on site since my last visit The third and final former OC resident that was not on site last time round was Fertis 56074 Loadhaul 56107, another of the Loadhaul arrivals from Ferrybridge Loadhaul 56107 and 56083 nose to nose, still quite a sight! Arguably the best livery on the 56 up with Large Logo Loadhaul 56083 leads 56107, another Loadhaul machine, both having moved from Ferrybridge Variety at London Euston on the way home, new London Overground 378018 stabled with NR 950001 and Virgin 57308

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Clapham Rarities... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1753297.html ETF liveried 58036 DIT in 6M44 off to Froggie land, Hanson traction 56312 with 56311 working 4Z91, GBRF 66710 on an engineers and WCRC 37706 also present in the early afternoon... Thursday 10 September 2009: ETF liveried 58036 DIT in 6M44 off to Froggie land, Hanson traction 56312 with 56311 working 4Z91, GBRF 66710 on an engineers and WCRC 37706 also present in the early afternoon...

56312 leads 56311 working the 4Z91 to Hams Hall GBRF 66710 working 6O60 Ferme Park - Tonbridge engineers WCRC 37706 stabled at Clapham, by now a regular visitor here ETF liveried 58036 making its way to Wembley DIT in 6M44 ETF liveried 58036 making its way to Wembley for its holiday abroad via 6M44

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]]> Thu Sep 10 2009 Marylebone Gone Maroon... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1750730.html WCRC 37516 and 33207 made an appearance at London Marylebone today on a charter, with thankfully nice weather. This is believed to be the first visit of a 37/5 'refurb' to the terminal in several years, and likewise the 33 proving to be a rare visitor to the terminal... Saturday 5 September 2009: WCRC 37516 and 33207 made an appearance at London Marylebone today on a charter, with thankfully nice weather. This is believed to be the first visit of a 37/5 'refurb' to the terminal in several years, and likewise the 33 proving to be a rare visitor to the terminal...

WCRC 33207 leads the charter into London Marylebone, the 33 being a rare vistor to the London terminal, nice to see sunny weather on this occasion WCRC 37516 on the other end of the charter, the 37 also being another rarity to London Marylebone, been several years since a refurb 37 has visited the terminal WCRC 37516 on the other end of the charter, the 37 also being another rarity to London Marylebone, been several years since a refurb 37 has visited the terminal WCRC 37516 taking a well earned rest before setting off with a mini charter, fond memories of this loco in Loadhaul unbranded years ago WCRC 33207 seen at the stops of London Marylebone station

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]]> Sat Sep 5 2009 Kensington Bombs http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1740082.html DRS 'compass' 57012 and 57003, for the second week running, but still rare to see DRS 57's working the Dungeness - Willesden flasks, load 3 this time. Colas 47739 with 47727 on 6Z48 while WCRC 37706 and EWS 66248 were also noted... Thursday 13 August 2009: DRS 'compass' 57012 and 57003, for the second week running, but still rare to see DRS 57's working the Dungeness - Willesden flasks, load 3 this time. Colas 47739 with 47727 on 6Z48 while WCRC 37706 and EWS 66248 were also noted...

WCRC 37706 stabled at Clapham Junction being a railtour ECS loco for the day Colas Rail 47739 leads 47727 and its rather long steel train being 6Z48 off to Dollands Moor Colas Rail 47739 leads 47727 and its rather long steel train being 6Z48 off to Dollands Moor EWS 66248 running L/E from Acton Yard to Hither Green DRS 57012 this week leads 57003 and load 3 on 6M95 through the station, DRS 57's still a very rare sight on this train DRS 57012 this week leads 57003 and load 3 on 6M95 through the station, DRS 57's still a very rare sight on this train London Overground 378016 at Clapham Junction having just worked in, not heard of this one being in traffic so its first working?

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]]> Thu Aug 13 2009 Barrow Hill 2009 Open Event http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1738246.html Highlights being Large Logo Blue 56101 and Railfreight Large Logo 56098, throw in 56006, some Westerns and Deltics, DRS traction in the form of 37's, 57's and 66's on show, Fastline and Advenza 66's, NR 97's, 37372 with it's new engine and more, all in sunny weather... Saturday 8 August 2009: Highlights being Large Logo Blue 56101 and Railfreight Large Logo 56098, throw in 56006, some Westerns and Deltics, DRS traction in the form of 37's, 57's and 66's on show, Fastline and Advenza 66's, NR 97's, 37372 with it's new engine and more, all in sunny weather...

Fastline sent 66305 for display at the event, the loco seen catching the morning sun BR Blue 56006 on display soaking up the morning sunshine BR Blue 31128 in the shed on display Green 55015 on display in the shed BR Blue pair 20107 and 20096 stabled BR Blue 33108 underoing repairs in the shed DRS sent a few locomotives one being 66425 which is seen here stabled catching the early morning sun BR Blue 55019 working a shuttle service DRS sent a few locomotives one being 66425 which is seen here stabled catching the early morning sun BR Blue D1023 seen waiting its turn with Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 stabled infront of it Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 seen shunting in the yard Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 running in the yard L/E to join the shuttle Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 seen shunting in the yard Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 seen shunting in the yard NR Yellow 97304 (37217) with 97302 (37170) both seen on display in the yard Transrail 37409 in the HNRC shed under heavy overhaul for DRS Maroon D1015 with BR Blue D1023 both awaiting their turn out Maroon D1015 and BR Blue D1023 stabled in the yard BR Blue D1023 doing it's bit for the environment departing with a shuttle service HNRC owned and former 'ONE Railways' liveried 47818 was lending a hand on the shuttles A sight once all too common at Barrow Hill, Large Logo Blue 56101 and Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 seen on display at the event DRS 37515 with an uncertain future after its collision with a spud lorry, missing a few bits though still around suggests it might escape the cutters touch in favour of a return to use DRS also sent 66433 to the event, the loco seen here stabled BR Green 40013 on display outside the shed DRS 57009 in the shed undergoing attention BR Blue 55022 stabled on display Maroon D1015 running L/E to join the shuttle Large Logo Blue 56101 shows off it's new guise while basking in the sun Large Logo Blue 56101 shows off it's new guise while basking in the sun Large Logo Blue 56101, BR Blue D1023 and BR Blue 55022 nicely represent the 'Type 5' theme Large Logo Blue 56101 shows off it's new guise while basking in the sun HNRC owned and former 'ONE Railways' liveried 47818 was lending a hand on the shuttles Advenza Freight 66841 seen on display, a loco fondly remembered as 66406 under DRS! DRS sent 57008 which can be seen on display DRS sent 57008 which can be seen on display catching the sun NR 97302 (37170) and 97304 (37217) were seen stabled on display DRS 37197 awaiting final touches and branding is seen on display Former Advenza 47375 seen stabled on display, the loco soon to return having had a narrow escape from Booths Green 40013, DRS owned 55016 and Intercity 73134 stabled around back Intercity 73134 seen stabled on display Mainline Blue 37372 now has a baby deltic engine, most unusual! Fond memories of this when it was a 'pest' in traffic DRS 57004 on the loadbank BR Blue 37275 out in the yard on show Advenza Freight 57006 stabled on display with NR 97304 and 97302 behind Regions of the past brought together, BR Blue 55022, Railfreight Red Stripe 56098, BR Blue D1023, Maroon D1015 and Large Logo Blue 56101 all stabled at Barrow Hill Large Logo Blue 56101 doing it's bit for the environment in the yard Large Logo Blue 56101 running in the yard L/E to join the shuttle DRS 66433 was sent to the event and is seen here stabling DRS 37197 having final touches and DRS branding yet to be applied was on display at the event Large Logo Blue 56101 catches the sun as it works a shuttle service, a bright future for this loco which untill this event I last saw it in Transrail stored at IM

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]]> Sat Aug 8 2009 Fastline 'De Ja Vou' http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1738045.html Proof that you can get all the Fastline 66's in one day, having visited Barrow Hill (Where 66305 the only one I had originally was on display) to Chaddesden Yard to find 66302, 66303 and 66715, just driving to the station and saw 66304 arriving to the yard so back again, then reach the station to see 66301's train vanish round out of view, so back, a third time to the yard. So the lot in the space of a few hours! Saturday 8 August 2009: Proof that you can get all the Fastline 66's in one day, having visited Barrow Hill (Where 66305 the only one I had originally was on display) to Chaddesden Yard to find 66302, 66303 and 66715, just driving to the station and saw 66304 arriving to the yard so back again, then reach the station to see 66301's train vanish round out of view, so back, a third time to the yard. So the lot in the space of a few hours!

To complete the set, Fastline 66305 seen on display at the Barrow Hill event Fastline 66302 stabled in the yard with a coal train Fastline 66302 taking a weekend rest GBRF 'hire in' 66715 stabled with Fastline 66303 for the weekend GBRF 'hire in' 66715 seen stabled in the yard with Fastline 66303 Fastline 66303 stabled up for the weekend The detail, and difference in batches between GBRF 66715 and Fastline 66303 Fastline 66303 seen with GBRF 'hire in' 66715 stabled for the weekend Looking down the side of a stabled coal train with Fastline 66302 at the helm Fastline 66304 having just arrived with a coal train Fastline 66304 having just arrived Fastline 66304 was the first to arrive so went back for it, the loco with a coal train from Daw Mill Having followed 66304 into the yard, 66301 is seen stabled up with a coal train from Ironbridge Fastline 66301 having just stabled An overview of the yard, stretching into the distance, Fastline 66303 and GBRF 66715 can be seen in the distance

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]]> Sat Aug 8 2009 DRS Carlisle Kingmoor 2009 Event http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1725166.html Another great years gala with a large variety of traction on display, DRS 20's, several 37's, 47's 57's and 66's, including the three celeb examples all on display and shunting about, and thankfully all under 'Californian skies' ... Saturday 11 July 2009: Another great years gala with a large variety of traction on display, DRS 20's, several 37's, 47's 57's and 66's, including the three celeb examples all on display and shunting about, and thankfully all under 'Californian skies' ...

A shot which was only available in the morning, so a rarity was DRS 'Stobart' 66411, DRS 'Malcom' 66412, DRS 66413 and DRS 'Stobart' 66414 stabled in a line in the right order Large Logo Blue 50049 shunting prior to the gates opening DRS 66428 stabled inside the depot DRS 'Compass' 37510 catches the early morning sun, having been the first person through the gates, no one on the stand! DRS 'Compass' 37510 catches the early morning sun, having been the first person through the gates, no one on the stand! DRS 66423 and 66433 on display out rear, the locos having worked 4S45 and 4S47 the previous evening DRS 66423 seen stabled on display catching the early morning sun, the loco having worked 4S45 the previous night DRS 66433 on display and stabled outside the washer, the loco having worked 4S47 the previous night DRS 66428 seen on display in the main depot, 66431 seen behind DRS 'compass' 57007 seen placed over a rather lengthy inspection bit within the depot DRS 'Compass' 37603 on the jacks, the loco a former London regular DRS 'Compass' 57011 seen inside the depot DRS 66431 smarted up is seen stabled inside the depot DRS 66431 smarted up is seen stabled inside the depot DRS 'Compass' 57007 inside the depot on display DRS 57007 and 57011 stabled side by side in the depot DRS 66420 inside the depot, note the old steam picture which was taken in Carlisle many moons ago Early in the morning and DRS 37087 is seen catching the first rays while on display DRS 20302 and 20303 stabled on display DRS 'Compass' 37229 seen stabled on display, quite a gala loco this one DRS 20311 stabled on display The odd one out being Colas Rail 47739 at the event, well away from it's southern haunts! Colas Rail 47739 breaking up the DRS blue locos on display in the form of DRS 'Compass' 37229 and DRS 37087 The odd one out Colas Rail 47739 on display, far away from it's southern haunts! DRS 'Compass' 37603 on the jacks, the loco a former London regular and 57007 are seen in the depot DRS 'Stobart 66411 seen stabled on display DRS 37087 fires up as it gets ready to switch positions within the depot DRS 20303 and 20302 moving about within the depot DRS 20303 and 20302 shunting about the depot DRS 37087 seen on shunting duties with 20302 and 20302 doing the same behind DRS 'Malcom' 66412 seen stabled also on display and catching some morning sun Odd stablemates, Large Logo Blue 50049 and DRS 'Malcom' 66412 at the depot on display, the 50 shunting DRS 'Compass' 57012 looking smart while seen on display DRS 20302 and 20303 seen stabled on display DRS 'Compass' 57007 inside the depot looking very smart DRS 20303 stabled with 20302 at the depot, the only three 20's not at Eastleigh all at Kingmoor DRS 66423 seen on display catching the afternoon sun, the loco having worked up on 4S45 the previous night DRS 'Compass' 37069 seen stabled inside the shed, often seen this one through Kensington A shot maybe missed by some, 57007, 57011 and 37603 up on the jacks, sums up nicely the work that goes on here DRS 66413 stabled on display catching the morning sun DRS 66412 'Malcom' seen stabled on display Another advantage of being first through the gates, this shot was available of DRS 57011, 57007, 66431 and 66420 all in a line in the depot DRS 'Compass' 37229 on display, quite a gala regular DRS 'Stobart' 66414 seen catching the sun while on display, this is known as 66411's 'friend' DRS 'Compass' 66433 seen on display having worked 4S47 the previous night, thanks to the DRS man who took me round for this photo DRS 'Compass' 57010 on display out rear of the depot, thanks to the DRS man who took me round for this photo A different photo of the depot with 66433, 66423, 37510 and 57010 seen on display, thanks to the DRS man for taking me round for this photo DRS 'Compass' 37069 seen stabled inside the shed, often seen this one through Kensington DRS 'Compass' pair 57008 and 57012 both on display at the depot and catching the afternoon sun DRS 'Compass' 37423, newly named, leads 57008 and 57012 all on display at the depot and cloaked in sunshine

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]]> Sat Jul 11 2009 Carlisle Station http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1725099.html Having arrived at Carlisle in the evening some time spent at the station and an attempt at night photography, and also some of the stuff about the next afternoon... DRS 66's on modals and several 57's about and more... Friday 10 July 2009: Having arrived at Carlisle in the evening some time spent at the station and an attempt at night photography, and also some of the stuff about the next afternoon... DRS 66's on modals and several 57's about and more...

DRS 66416 works 4M48 south through the station The sun sets on Carlisle as 57305 leaves in the distance, from now a still night with a full moon draws in EWS 66108 leads 4S69 north through the station at sunset DRS 66430 works 4M30 south through the station Freightliner 90041 works 4L89 southbound though the station Freightliner 90041 waiting with 4L89 going southbound into the darkness of night DRS 66423 pauses at the station with 4S45 from Daventry, the loco also got swapped at Kingmoor DRS 66433 pauses at the station working 4S47 at a guess the former Tibury train, the loco was swapped at Kingmoor DRS 66433 waiting to head north to Kingmoor with 4S47, it would be taken off the train at Kingmoor Virgin 57311 and 57305 stabled Arriva Trains Wales 57315 stabled at Carlisle, only a meer 232 miles from home! Virgin 57311 and 57305 stabled with Arriva Trains Wales 57315 which is only 232 miles from it's home Virgin 57311 and Arriva Trains Wales 57315 stabled at Carlisle, only a meer 232 miles from home! Virgin 57305 with 57311 stabled Virgin 57311 and 57305 seen through the arches of Carlisle station

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]]> Fri Jul 10 2009 DRS & The London 'Bombs' http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1714210.html A collection of DRS 37's working 6M95 in the summer, all seen at kensington with s far 37601 with 37069, 37601 and 37682 and finally 37069 with 37610... Thursday 18 June 2009: A collection of DRS 37's working 6M95 in the summer, all seen at kensington with s far 37601 with 37069, 37601 and 37682 and finally 37069 with 37610...

DRS 37601 leads 37682, both in DRS 'Compass' livery through the station with two flasks 18/06/2009 DRS 'Compass' pair again this time sees 37069 leading 37610 on 6M95 as it passes the station, on time but running typically on the incorrect day! 24/06/2009 DRS 'Compass' pair 37601 leads 37069 through the station with 6M95 and three flasks on 02/07/2009

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]]> Thu Jun 18 2009 Bones About London... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1713714.html More 58's in 6M44 Eastleigh - Wembley. This time with a difference! 58005 in the train was in a completely different guise EFT Freight while 58026 wears TSO livery, traction was by 66050 and the train once again at Clapham... Wednesday 17 June 2009: More 58's in 6M44 Eastleigh - Wembley. This time with a difference! 58005 in the train was in a completely different guise EFT Freight while 58026 wears TSO livery, traction was by 66050 and the train once again at Clapham...

EWS 66050 slowly approaches Clapham with the 6m44 Eastleigh - Wembley enterprise with ETF 58005 and TSO 58026 DIT in the train 58005 in ETF livery the first of the class ever to receive this guise, and might well be a one-off. The livery noticebly different to TSO ETF liveried 58005 wedged between EWS 66050 and TSO 58026 EWS 66050 hauls TSO 58026 and ETF liveried 58005 through Clapham off to Wembley EWS 66050 hauls TSO 58026 and ETF liveried 58005 through Clapham off to Wembley

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]]> Wed Jun 17 2009 Loadhaul in London... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1711675.html Loadhaul 60059 working the 6M34 Crawley - Peak Forest in nice sunny weather and EWS 66105 on an engineers... Saturday 13 June 2009: Loadhaul 60059 working the 6M34 Crawley - Peak Forest in nice sunny weather and EWS 66105 on an engineers...

EWS 66105 passes through Clapham with a UID engineers Loadhaul 60059 working the 6M34 Crawley - Peak Forest slowly enters Barnes station catching some sunshine Loadhaul 60059 working the 6M34 Crawley - Peak Forest slows down by the station awaiting a green to allow it to cross the mainline Loadhaul 60059 working the 6M34 Crawley - Peak Forest gets the green to cross over

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]]> Sat Jun 13 2009 DRS Bombs http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1711028.html DRS traction for 6M95 this week being 20304 and 37069 a tad late and with four flasks again, Colas 47739 on 6Z48 and EWS 66009 on a UID stone train... Thursday 11 June 2009: DRS traction for 6M95 this week being 20304 and 37069 a tad late and with four flasks again, Colas 47739 on 6Z48 and EWS 66009 on a UID stone train...

Colas Rail 47739 hauls 6Z48 a slightly lighter load unlike last Thursdays Colas Rail 47739 working 6Z48 though the station in the late evening EWS 66009 leads the 6Z65 Hitchin - Sheerness Scrap though the station DRS 'Compass' 37069 seen working behind 20304 on 6M95 with four flasks in tow DRS 20304 leads DRS 'Compass' 37069 in full sun though the station at a pace with four flasks...note the shaddow on the far left resembles 'The Grim Reaper'

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]]> Thu Jun 11 2009 Long Marston Open Event http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1709122.html Another good, though wet, event at Long Marston, featuring Virgin & Anglia 86's, 86260 in the new Electric Traction livery and 86247 in Europheonix livery and looking a tad different! Several 87's on show, Loadhaul 50135, Large Logo 50026, 73138 and 47580, GBRF 66, NSE 86401, Stored 31s and 37's and more... Saturday 6 June 2009: Another good, though wet, event at Long Marston, featuring Virgin & Anglia 86's, 86260 in the new Electric Traction livery and 86247 in Europheonix livery and looking a tad different! Several 87's on show, Loadhaul 50135, Large Logo 50026, 73138 and 47580, GBRF 66, NSE 86401, Stored 31s and 37's and more...

86258, Orange on this side and Virgin on the other, had been used in a crash test with an MK3 and won! However this is a spares donor loco for the Floyd class 86 project Virgin liveried 86258, had been used in a crash test with an MK3 and won! However this is a spares donor loco for the Floyd class 86 project Two electrics with different futures, 86260 carries Electric Traction livery, which is nearly complete, and will see use in the UK while 87004 in Virgin livery will be modified, repainted and vanish off to Bulgaria Virgin 87004, fondly remembered for managing to be the loco that was powering every Virgin service I used back when this was in traffic, the loco now off abroad to Bulgaria BR Blue 08739 seen stored, in a very sorry state leading a variety of traction on display at the event Two electrics with different futures, 86260 carries Electric Traction livery, which is nearly complete, and will see use in the UK while 87004 in Virgin livery will be modified, repainted and vanish off to Bulgaria Green 08869 seen stored on site, owned by HNRC and by the looks of things has it's fate sealed Stratford Large Logo 47580 stabled on display BR Blue 08728 stored in a sorry state Loadhaul 56021 owned by HNRC and has an uncertain future sadly vandalised Large Logo Blue 73138 seen on display Virgin 87013 awaits modifications and a repaint before joining 87004 and going to Bulgaria, the loco seen displayed with a class 13 A Long Marston shunter, class 13, with Electric Traction 86260 which will see use in the UK Two electrics with different futures, 86260 carries Electric Traction livery, which is nearly complete, and will see use in the UK while 87004 in Virgin livery will be modified, repainted and vanish off to Bulgaria 86260 seen carrying the new Electric Traction livery, abit minus a few finishing touches, this loco will be used in the UK Virgin 87004 on display, and soon no be modified, repainted and off to Bulgaria, this was always the 87 working any train I was on out of London Euston Former DRS 20902 seen on display between Stratford Large Logo 47580 and Loadhaul 50135 Anglia 86217 seen stored with classmates Virgin 86245 seen stored with classmates Virgin 86231 stored with classmates Virgin 86226 stored with classmates Algia 86246 stored with classmates Virgin sent 57307 to the event from Oxley, rather cleaned up! Virgin 86251 stored with classmates Anglia 86234 stored with classmates Intercity 86228 seen stored with classmates, this loco retaining its nameplates still GBRF sent 66730 to the event, also strangely familar along with 47580, 50026, 50135 and 73006 from Eastleigh Virgin 86229 stored with several classmates Anglia 86235 seen sored with several classmates Anglia 86242 stored with classmates Anglia 86215 leads several of its classmates on display at the event Anglia 86232 seen stored with classmates Anglia 86230 stored with classmates Anglia 86218 seen stored with classmates Anglia 86223 leads classmates 86218, 86232 and 86230 stored An 'arty' shot looking down inbetween several Anglia and Virgin class 86's stored waiting a return to use at some point... Virgin 86212 seen on display, remember this working out of London Euston 'Dutch' 31437 seen stored on site Stored 87027 leads classmates in store, 87027 by all means a spares donor to aid returning the other 87's for use abroad Europhoenix 86247 seen on display, the former Virgin Trains liveried machine looking somewhat different after modifications and a new livery application Europhoenix 86247 seen on display, the former Virgin Trains liveried machine looking somewhat different after modifications and a new livery application Europhoenix 86247 seen on display, the former Virgin Trains liveried machine looking somewhat different after modifications and a new livery application Preserved NSE 86401 on display Virgin 87030 stored with classmates Preserved NSE 86401 leads Europhoenix 86247 on display Europhoenix 86247 seen on display, the former Virgin Trains liveried machine looking somewhat different after modifications and a new livery application Europhoenix 86247 seen on display, the former Virgin Trains liveried machine looking somewhat different after modifications and a new livery application Virgin 87018 stored with classmates Virgin 87009 stored with several classmates 'Blue' 31439 leads Railfreight 31301 and 37898 stored on site all in a sorry state

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]]> Sat Jun 6 2009 A Visit To Kensington http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1707808.html DRS 37038 and 37229 (shame the latter wasn't leading) on a good rake of four flasks! Also noted was Colas 47727 Rebecca working with 47749 on what was around load 20 on 6Z48... Thursday 4 June 2009: DRS 37038 and 37229 (shame the latter wasn't leading) on a good rake of four flasks! Also noted was Colas 47727 Rebecca working with 47749 on what was around load 20 on 6Z48...

Colas Rail 47's once again on 6Z48, 47727 'Rebecca' leads 47749 and around load 20 through the station at quite a pace, nice to see the train well loaded Running late DRS 37038 and 37229 working 6M95 with four flasks, the drivers having fun with this train waving and thrashing the locos up! 6M95 running late, and had been since it's departure, DRS 37038 and 37229 providing power, nice to see four flasks on the train

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]]> Thu Jun 4 2009 More 58's Off Abroad http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1707241.html An OK day, 66142 with 66030 DIT taking another TSO 58007 and 58011 as a convoy without any consist (so not 6M44 but in it's path!) though Clapham. Annoyingly the old rechargables decided to die when a 3/4 shot of 58011 was available so they've gone to the bin in the sky and been replaced...sods law, better luck for another convoy soon... Wednesday 3 June 2009: An OK day, 66142 with 66030 DIT taking another TSO 58007 and 58011 as a convoy without any consist (so not 6M44 but in it's path!) though Clapham. Annoyingly the old rechargables decided to die when a 3/4 shot of 58011 was available so they've gone to the bin in the sky and been replaced...sods law, better luck for another convoy soon...

EWS 66142 with 66030 DIT and TSO pair 58007 and 58011 slowly approach Clapham bound for Wembley TSO 58007 DIT between 58011 and 66030 in convoy TSO 58007 DIT between 66030 and 58011, take a guess how nice the next shot would have been had the batteries played ball for about 5 more seconds...

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]]> Wed Jun 3 2009 Class 37 Day At The ELR http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1705895.html EW&S 37418, Railfreight Large Logo 37901 and BR Blue 37109 out to play on the ELR's class 37 day. Good weather for the day as well, strange goings on too...a Tiger driving a train and people wearing traffic cones! Finally an old friend at Manchester Piccadilly, arty shots here too... Saturday 30 May 2009: EW&S 37418, Railfreight Large Logo 37901 and BR Blue 37109 out to play on the ELR's class 37 day. Good weather for the day as well, strange goings on too...a Tiger driving a train and people wearing traffic cones! Finally an old friend at Manchester Piccadilly, arty shots here too...

DBS/First/Scotrail 90021 at London Euston with the sleeper train EWS 37418 waiting to depart Bury in glorious morning sun, the first operational preserved 37/4 EWS 37418 waiting to depart Bury in glorious morning sun, the first operational preserved 37/4 EWS 37418 waiting to depart Bury in glorious morning sun, the first operational preserved 37/4 EWS 37418 waiting to depart Bury in glorious morning sun, the first operational preserved 37/4 BR Blue 37109 at Bury with a service from Rawtenstall, this 37 was a former regular for me in London in the EWS guise BR Blue 37109 at Bury with a service from Rawtenstall, this 37 was a former regular for me in London in the EWS guise BR Blue 37109 at Bury with a service from Rawtenstall, this 37 was a former regular for me in London in the EWS guise BR Blue 37109 having arrived at Heywood with a service from Bury BR Blue 37109 leads a service at Bury having arrived from Heywood, notice the cone in the first coach Railfreight Large Logo 37901 leads BR Blue 37109 with a service at Bury BR Blue 37109 and Railfreight Large Logo 37901 nose to nose at Bury A Tiger of all animals driving BR Blue 37109 at Bury! For those of you that spotted traffic cones from windows in other photos here, a nice close up, like the hat..complete conehead! BR Blue 33 D6525 running L/E to Bury depot for a clean Not a 37 for a change...BR Blue 33 D6525 running L/E to Bury depot for a clean EWS 37418 having arrived at Bury with a service from Rawtenstall Enthusiasts enjoy watching EWS 37418 at Bury, while relaxing and enjoying the weather EWS 37418 arrives at Bury with a service from Heywood Railfreight Large Logo 37901 arrives at Bury in the morning with a train from Rawtenstall Railfreight Large Logo 37901 tails 37109 on a tail from Heywood Railfreight Large Logo 37901 tails 37109 on a tail from Heywood Looking down Bury station from 37901 A pair of 37/9's....Railfreight Large Logo 37901....and 37901 again reflect in a window at Bury EWS 37418 arrives at Bury in the morning with a train from Rawtenstall Railfreight Large Logo 37901 stabled at Bury in the afternoon BR Blue 37109 arrives at Bury in the afternoon with a train from Rawtenstall EWS 37418 and Railfreight Large Logo 37901 stabled at Bury in the afternoon A highlight of the day, EWS 37418 leading Railfreight Large Logo 37901 and BR Blue 37109 at Ramsbottom having arrived from Bury, quite a train... EWS 37418 running round it's train at Ramsbottom catching the afternoon sun Railfreight Large Logo 37901 leads BR Blue 37109 with a service at Ramsbottom in the afternoon First TransPennine 170302 at Manchester Piccadilly, an old friend this; remembered in an SWT guise and working in and out of London Waterloo

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]]> Sat May 30 2009 Eastleigh 100 Event http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1701960.html In great sunny weather a fabulous open event with Loadhaul 50135, WCRC 37516 and 37706, DRS 37's, EWS 37422 and 37411, Several DRS 20's, several 33's, 47's, 59's and 73's on dislay in several guises and appearances from 55022, D1015, 45060 and others, a great event and more here... Saturday 23 May 2009: In great sunny weather a fabulous open event with Loadhaul 50135, WCRC 37516 and 37706, DRS 37's, EWS 37422 and 37411, Several DRS 20's, several 33's, 47's, 59's and 73's on dislay in several guises and appearances from 55022, D1015, 45060 and others, a great event and more here...

BR Blue 07007 stabled by the works entrance Dutch 33002 on display BR Blue 73136 stabled in the works DRS 37608 stabled outside the main works catching the morning sun Both bought from EWS and returned to use with WCRC are from left to right former Loadhaul 37516 and former EWS 37706 now in WCRC livery Railfright Large Logo 31108 stabled with the former OC breakdown crane WCRC 37516 stabled, the loco having lost it's Loadhaul guise it had with EWS and has had a recent return to traffic Both bought from EWS and returned to use with WCRC are from left to right former Loadhaul 37516 and former EWS 37706 now in WCRC livery GBRF 66730 stabled outside on display DRS 37059 with BR Blue 33103 in the background seen stabled up DRS 37059 stabled catching the morning rays BR Blue 73006, SWT 73109 and BR Blue 73119 lined up at the works BR Blue 73006 on display SWT provided 73109 for the event BR Blue 73119 on display DRS 'Compass' 47712 seen stabled with a coach for the new DRS charter set BR Blue 33103 stabled beside the works with EWS BR Green 37411 and DRS 37059 behind DRS 'Compass' 20309 with 20301 inside the main works DRS 20301 with DRS 'Compass' 20309 inside the works 37308 still in light blue primer having moved from OC awaits it's final restoration BR Green 33012 under overhaul inside the works Loadhaul 50135 looking great in a coat of Loadhaul livery, leads 73201 and 50026 on display, catching the morning sun Loadhaul 50135 looking great in a coat of Loadhaul livery catches some sunshine Loadhaul 50135 looking great in a coat of Loadhaul livery, leads 73201 and 50026 on display, catching the morning sun BR Blue 73201 fresh from a repaint catches the morning sun with Large Logo Blue 50026 behind GBRF 66730 stabled outside on display Green class 25 D6712 stabled outside on display WCRC 37516 stabled, the loco having lost it's Loadhaul guise it had with EWS and has had a recent return to traffic WCRC 37516 stabled, the loco having lost it's Loadhaul guise it had with EWS and has had a recent return to traffic Stabled near the front of the works were Maroon D1015, BR Blue pair 45060 and 55022 with Stratford Large Logo Blue 47580 Maroon D1015 stabled BR Blue pair 55022 and 45060 on display Stratford Large Logo Blue 47580 and BR Blue 45060 seen on display 47580 in its Stratford Large Logo livery stabled outside the works Stratford Large Logo Blue 47580, BR Blue pair 55022 and 45060 and Maroon D1015 lined up outside the works Stratford Large Logo Blue 47580 stabled with BR Blue 55022 near the front of the works Dutch 33002 on display EWS 37422 looking fairly smart inside the shed, this loco at some point due to return to use with DBS DRS 37608 stabled outside the main works EWS BR Green 37411 stabled with DRS 37059 catching some sunshine Large Logo Blue 50026 a former OC resident on display One of many lineups at the works with DB Schenker 59206, A Silverlink 508, SWT 442 and Large Logo Blue 50026 BR Blue 73201 fresh from a repaint catches the afternoon sun Loadhaul 50135 looking great in a coat of Loadhaul livery, leads 73201 and 50026 on display, catching the morning sun Hanson provided 59103 to display at the event DB Schenker 59206 with Aggergate Industries 59001 stabled behind it Aggergate Industires 59001 leads DB Schenker 5926 both on display SWT provided slammer 1497 for display in it's heritage guise BR Blue VEP 3417 preserved, is seen on display DRS 20305 on display

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]]> Sat May 23 2009 Kensington 'Two's... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1701174.html Most things happened in twos today, DRS 37688 with 37087 on 6M95, 6Z48 had 47739 and 47749 in charge, a VSOE with 67002 and 67003 as well. Only single workings were 92017 and 66144, not bad weather today! Thursday 21 May 2009: Most things happened in twos today, DRS 37688 with 37087 on 6M95, 6Z48 had 47739 and 47749 in charge, a VSOE with 67002 and 67003 as well. Only single workings were 92017 and 66144, not bad weather today!

EWS 67003 tails the VSOE with 67002, the train heading back home EWS 67002 waits to hed the VSOE off to Chester EWS 66144 doing it's best to be a pain with the 6M78 sand again DRS 37688 and 37087 on 6M95 crawling through waiting for that yellow DRS 37688 and 37087 have just been given a yellow and with enthusiastic drivers opens up departing the station with 6M95 'The Bombs' head off to Willesden, it appearing as a 'ghost train'... Colas Rail pair this time with load 18 47739 leads 47749 on 6Z48 running a tad late but never the less still catching some sun Colas Rail pair this time with load 18 47739 leads 47749 on 6Z48 running a tad late EPS stickered 92017 with a Ford parts train, believed to be running seriously early! Nice to see as always

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]]> Thu May 21 2009 Crewe Basford Hall http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1699069.html Freightliner traction being the host with no less than eight 86's on site including Freightliner Grey 86622, a few 90's and obviously Freightliner 66's either on or waiting for their next workings... Monday 18 May 2009: Freightliner traction being the host with no less than eight 86's on site including Freightliner Grey 86622, a few 90's and obviously Freightliner 66's either on or waiting for their next workings...

Freightliner 86607 wedged between 66543 and 86621 receiving maintence Freightliner 90044 and 86501 arrive from the north into the yard Freightliner 66543 leads 86607 and 86621 receiving attention on the fuel point Freightliner 66543 leads 86607 and 86621 receiving attention on the fuel point Freightliner 86639 and 86501 stabled in the electric sidings Freightliner Grey 86622 stabled on the electric sidings, would seem like it's had a failure too!... Freightliner 90046 stabled in the yard Freightliner 66508 runs around L/E in the yard Freightliner 66508 runs around L/E in the yard Freightliner 66598 stabled by itself in the yard Freightliner 66598 stabled by itself in the yard Freightliner 66614 waiting with a southbound ballast Freightliner 66621 leads a southbound ballast in the yard Freightliner 66621 leads a southbound ballast in the yard Freightliner 66624 leads 66547 and 66553 stbled down siding 12 Freightliner 66624 leads 66547 and 66553 stabled down siding 12 Freightliner 66547 stabled on siding 12 Freightliner 66553 leads 66547 and 66624 stabled on siding 12 Freightliner 66608 stabled on a north bound engineers train Freightliner 66536 and 66580 stabled in the yard From left to right Freightliner 86610/612, 86639, 66517 and 86622 stabled in the electric sidings Freightliner 66536 leads 66580 stabled in the yard Freightliner 66580 stabled with 66536 in the yard Freightiner 86639 and Freightliner Grey 86622 Freightliner 86639 stabled in the electric sidings in full sun Freightliner 86612 and 86612 stabled in the electric sidings Freightliner 86612 and 86612 stabled in the electric sidings Freightliner 66541 leads a classmate stabled in the yard Freightliner 86612 stabled with 86610 in the electric sidings catch some morning sunshine Freightliner 86612 stabled with 86610 in the electric sidings catch some morning sunshine Freightliner 66517 stabled in the electric sidings Freightliner Grey 86622 stabled in the electric sidings Freightliner 86632 arrives L/E into the yard from Crewe LNWR Freightliner 86632 arrives L/E into the yard from Crewe LNWR Freightliner 86621 and 86607 receive maintence on the fuel point Freightliner 66575 enters the yard with an engineers train

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]]> Mon May 18 2009 Crewe DMD http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1699045.html A nice mix here with 18 Fertis 56's, stored EWS 37426, RT 47805; 47815; 47848 and 47839, EWS 67001, Demics 56077 and 58022 Monday 18 May 2009: A nice mix here with 18 Fertis 56's, stored EWS 37426, RT 47805; 47815; 47848 and 47839, EWS 67001, Demics 56077 and 58022

Fertis 56106 stored, formerly stored at Wembley Fertis 56087 leads 56069/106/031 stored, these four moved up from Wembley Fertis 56104 soaks up some early morning rays, this loco fromerly was at OOC Fertis 56049 catches some morning sun this loco formerly living in OOC Carriage Sidings Fertis 56060 stored with classmates, this loco formerly at OOC Fertis 56090 catches some sun having arrived with it's classmates from OOC Fertis 56078 with 56065, both former Wembley residents, stored, nicely soaking up some sunshine A nice mix of EWS 37426, Fertis 56065 and Loadhaul 56077 all sat out the back of the depot Fertis 56113 leads 56094/071/096/081 all moved from OOC RT Blue 47805 leads Green 47815 stabled on the fuel point soaked in sun RT Blue 47839 stabled on the fuel point Green 47815 stabled on the fuel point, catching some morning rays EWS 67001 leads 56081/096/071/094/113 which it brought from OOC to Crewe DMD Fertis 56096 wedged with classmates, all having arrived from OOC Fertis 56081 stored with classmates, this loco recently moved up from OOC Fertis 56071 wedged with classmates, all having arrived from OOC Fertis 56094 stored with classmates, another former OOC resident Loadhaul 56077 along with Mainline Grey 58022 the longest residents of Crewe DMD and heavily stripped to prove that point Fertis 56065 leads 56078 stored, both locos former Wembley residents EWS 37426 stored, this loco is remarkably intact Fertis 56031 leads 56106/069/087 stored, these four moved up from Wembley Fertis 56031 leads 56106/069/087 stored, these four moved up from Wembley EWS 37426 stored, this loco is remarkably intact Fertis 56031 leads 56106/069/087 stored, these four moved up from Wembley Fertis 56069 stored, this loco fromerly a Wembley Resident Fertis 56087 leads 56069/106/031 stored, these four moved up from Wembley Fertis 56078 with 56065, both former Wembley residents, stored Fertis 56078 sat next to a not so lucky pair Mainline Grey 58022, one of the first two 58's stored, and Loadhaul 56077 Fertis 56058 leads several classmates all moved from OOC Fertis 56060 stored with classmates, this loco a former OOC resident Fertis 56103 stored with classmates, this loco lived with 56049 in OOC Carriage Sidings Fertis 56104 stored with classmates, the loco having moved up from OOC Fertis 56051 at the buffers with classmates having been moved up from OOC, less glamorous than the OC turntable it once sat around RT Blue 47848 leads Virgin coaching stock at DMD Fertis 56081 seen though the closed doors of Crewe DMD

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]]> Mon May 18 2009 Crewe... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1699013.html General bits at Crewe, plenty of AC Traction, classes 08, 37, 47, 86, 87 and 90 in a variety of different guises... Monday 18 May 2009: General bits at Crewe, plenty of AC Traction, classes 08, 37, 47, 86, 87 and 90 in a variety of different guises...

DRS 'Compass' 37069 having worked a NR test train from Derby with 37602 on the rear DRS 'Compass' 37069 having worked a NR test train from Derby with 37602 on the rear Freightliner demic 86633 being robbed to keep other 86's and 87's running 'Floyd' 86250 like 87020, 87029 and 87033 behind it all off abroad sadly 'Floyd' liveried 86250 receives attention Bulgarian Railways liveried 87029 receiving attention Bulgarian Railways liveried 87020 receiving attention Bulgarian Railways liveried 87033 receiving attention Grey 08810 stabled BR Blue 08868 receives attenton DRS 'Compass' 37602 having worked a NR test train from Derby with 37069 on the rear DRS 'Compass' 37602 having worked a NR test train from Derby with 37069 on the rear Bulgarian Railways liveried 87033 receiving attention Freightliner 86602 another demic being robbed to keep other 86's and 87's running Freightliner demics 86623 and 86633 surrender parts to keep other 86's and 87's running 'Floyd' liveried 86250 receives attention 'Floyd' 86250 like 87020, 87029 and 87033 behind it all off abroad sadly Freightliner Green 90046 leads 90044 and 86501 stabled Freightliner 90044 stabled Freightliner 86501 leads 90044 and 90046 stabled Freightiner 90043 stabled BR Green 47812 stabled Freightiner demic 86635 stabled with BR Green 47812 which is a loco with a brighter future NR Yellow 86424 stored, sadly having lost it's RES livery which it was the last of the class to carry EWS 47747 stored NR Yellow 86901 stabled NR Yellow 86902 stabled BR Blue 87002 leads 86902, 86901, 47747 and 86424 stabled Virgin 47769 seen stabled and to it's right 87002 leads another line of locos Virgin 47769 stabled BR Blue 87002 leads 86902, 86901, 47747 and 86424 stabled Freightliner 90043 stabled

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]]> Mon May 18 2009 Crewe Heritage Centre Gala & Fastline 66! http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1698511.html DRS supported the event by sending the 'Compass' fleet of 37682, 20314, 57003 and 66413. 87035, 47475 and another 47. Fastline 66305 on Gresty Bridge with 66421 and 90019 on the sleepers! Monday 18 May 2009: DRS supported the event by sending the 'Compass' fleet of 37682, 20314, 57003 and 66413. 87035, 47475 and another 47. Fastline 66305 on Gresty Bridge with 66421 and 90019 on the sleepers!

Virgin 57307 stabled at London Euston EWS First Scotrail 90019 at London Euston on the sleeper train Fastline Freight 66305 stabled at Gresty Bridge DRS 66421 stabled at Gresty Bridge 87035 undergoing restoration to BR Blue RES 47475 stabled on display DRS 'Compass' 37682 on display DRS 66413 on display DRS 'Compass' 57003 sat on display leading 20314 and 66413 DRS 'Compass' 37682 stabled on display Green 47 D1842 stabled 87035 undergoing restoration to BR Blue DRS 'Compass' 20314 stabled on display DRS 'Compass' 20314 stables up in the yard DRS 'Compass' 57003 sat on display, the locos first outing in DRS livery DRS 'Compass' 57003 sat on display, the locos first outing in DRS livery DRS 'Compass' 37682 leads 66413 and 20314 stabled All of the visiting DRS locomotives to the event 57003, 37682, 66413 and 20314

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]]> Mon May 18 2009 Evening At Kensington http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1697733.html DRS 37610 leading 37609 working 6M95 running 10 late passing at 17:17, Colas 47749 working a steel train, a pair of 67's and a 66 thrown in for good measure... Thursday 14 May 2009: DRS 37610 leading 37609 working 6M95 running 10 late passing at 17:17, Colas 47749 working a steel train, a pair of 67's and a 66 thrown in for good measure...

Colas Rail 47749 thrashes up having dropped a driver off who in turn photographed the train Colas Rail 47749 thrashes through the station working 6Z48 to Dollands Moor EWS 67008 leads 67001 working 0M05 Stewards Lane - Wembley, complete with a lemon in the shot! :P EWS 67001 tails 67008 working 0M05 Stewards Lane - Wembley EWS 66172 with 6L78 an extremely annoying train of former RMC wagons which sat in the middle road DRS 'Compass' 37601 (former EPS London regular) leads 37609 through working 6M95 running 10 late at 19:17 DRS 37609 behind 37601 working 6M95, resident London DRS 'Pest 37' this one, note the DRS crank out of the window

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]]> Thu May 14 2009 Acton Evening... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1697345.html Not quite as planned due to the good old class 56 convoy from OC-Crewe DMD running very late as one could guess (I'll get the buggers over the weekend!) Anyway Acton had DB liveried 59206, 66027 and 67006 T&T engineers wagons, another 59 and a few bits here... Wednesday 13 May 2009: Not quite as planned due to the good old class 56 convoy from OC-Crewe DMD running very late as one could guess (I'll get the buggers over the weekend!) Anyway Acton had DB liveried 59206, 66027 and 67006 T&T engineers wagons, another 59 and a few bits here...

EWS 66193 on what I believe is an MOD train DB Schenker 59206 stabled opposite Acton station DB Schenker 59206 stabled opposite Acton station, typically when first painted it took a while to find the loco in this guise but now it's a regular...a good one though Royal Maroon 67006 on more mudane duties to that of the Royal Train earlier in the week tails 66027 on a short engineers EWS 66005 leads former RMC wagons out of the yard EWS 59204 pauses with a train of Hanson Hoppers EWS 66142 and its rather long train seen to full extent here as it passes by the yard in the late evening EWS 66142 on a lengthy car train from Oxford

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]]> Wed May 13 2009 Old Oak Common, London, Remembered http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1691337.html With the depot being cleared out and due for demolition, some photos from the depots past from 2005 right up to December 2008. Sheds full of 31's, 37's, 47's, 50's, 52's, 56's, 58's, 66's, 67's, shunters and even a class 40 and steamer, all in a host of different liveries and stages of maintence, at the depot, throughout the site, so memories of the better times of what was London's finest depot... Saturday 2 May 2009: With the depot being cleared out and due for demolition, some photos from the depots past from 2005 right up to December 2008. Sheds full of 31's, 37's, 47's, 50's, 52's, 56's, 58's, 66's, 67's, shunters and even a class 40 and steamer, all in a host of different liveries and stages of maintence, at the depot, throughout the site, so memories of the better times of what was London's finest depot...

RES 08919 stabled around the turntable Transrail 56133 stored by the turntable Regional Railways 31465 stored outside BR Blue 08506 stored outside EWS 37405, 37411 and 37419 stabled inside the depot shed EWS 37405 receives attention in the main shed BR Green 37411 undergoes attention in the main shed BR Green 47004 stabled outside the works BR Green 47004 stabled outside the works Intercity 31420 stabled outside the works Dutch 37175 stabled with BR Green 47004 outside the works Mainline Grey 58045 in a sorry state and likewise the stock it's seen with stabled on the stores siding Large Logo Blue 50031 undergoes maintence inside the works Large Logo Blue 50031 in the works Large Logo Blue 50049 stabled next to Orange D1015 in the works Large Logo Blue 50049 in the works D1015 in the days it carried Orange seen stabled inside the works D1015 loosing it's Orange guise in favour of Maroon inside the works Large Logo Blue 50035 stabled inside the works Another line up in the shed showing Large Logo Blue 50035, Orange D1015 and Large Logo Blue 50049 stabled inside the works Large Logo Blue 47635 heating stock in the carriage sidings Large Logo Blue 47635 stabled in the carriage sidings EWS 37405 catches the morning sun while stabled around the turntable EWS 37419 receives attention inside the main shed Large Logo Blue 50035 seen stabled in the works Large Logo Blue 50049 stabled inside the works EWS 56037 stabled around the turntable EWS 37405 stabled around the turntable Back in the days the loco was in Virgin livery 47843 seen in the shed undergoing attention Just having returned from France Fertis pair 56118 and 58016 are seen stabled on the stores siding Dutch 31306 stored outside EWS 58048 stored outside the works Maroon D1015 having the final touches done to it's repaint Maroon D1015 having the final touches done to it's repaint EWS 31466 stabled outside the works Loadhaul 37513 stored outside beside the works BR Blue 31427 leads 31306/308 and others stored outside Steam engine 6024 stabled next to BR Green 47004 outside the works EWS 58048 seen stabled with 56112 and 56070 outside the works Dutch 37175 leads BR Green 47004 stabled outside the works BR Green 47812 leads EWS 37406 stabled outside in the morning sunshine EWS 37406 stabled with 47812 catching some afternoon sun Fertis 58016 stabled with 56118 on the stores line siding having just returned from France BR Blue 31427 leads Intercity 31420 and BR Blue 08506 stored outside A rather vandalised 'fromer RES' liveried 47782 seen stored in a sorry state outside EWS 37694 stored outside the works Loadhaul 37513 stored beside the works Transrail 37701 leads several classmates stored outside Fertis 56032 can be seen stabled in the background Mainline Grey 37892 stored outside Sector Petroleum liveried 37719 stored outside looking in a sorry state

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]]> Sat May 2 2009 Quick Dash To Kensington http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1690458.html Once again 'The bombs' running early! DRS 37668 leading 37087 this Thursday, while Colas Rail 47739 was also out working the Dollands Moor bound steel service Thursday 30 April 2009: Once again 'The bombs' running early! DRS 37668 leading 37087 this Thursday, while Colas Rail 47739 was also out working the Dollands Moor bound steel service

Colas Rail 47739 is seen passing through the station working the 6Z48 steel service bound for Dollands Moor Colas Rail 47739 slowly crawls through the station working the 6Z48 steel train bound for Dollands Moor DRS 37688 leads 37087 and one flask forming the Dungeness - Willesden nuclear flasks, once again 20mins early DRS 37688 and 37087 head off towards Willesden with the 6M95 Dungeness - Willesden flasks

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]]> Thu Apr 30 2009 Battlefield Railway Spring Event http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1688242.html A good collection of Preserved stock here, from Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 to a pair of sector 37's being 37905 and 37227, Large Logo Blue 47640 and 73114, Dutch 33119, Coal 31130 and also found buried hidden away Dutch 73105 soon off for the chop and Transrail 56086 awaiting restoration, some good weather thrown in too... Saturday 25 April 2009: A good collection of Preserved stock here, from Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 to a pair of sector 37's being 37905 and 37227, Large Logo Blue 47640 and 73114, Dutch 33119, Coal 31130 and also found buried hidden away Dutch 73105 soon off for the chop and Transrail 56086 awaiting restoration, some good weather thrown in too...

Large Logo Blue 73114 with uniquely liveried 31101 stabled in the yard area Uniquely liveried 31101 stabled with Large Logo Blue 73114 in the yard Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 seen starting up getting ready for the day ahead Uniquely liveried 31101 running L/E into the yard Large Logo Blue 73114 seen running L/E into the yard Large Logo Blue 47640 seen departing the station while tailing a service BR Blue 03170 having burst into action goes to collect the MDU shuttle Sector Metals 37905 leaving the yard where Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 and Large Logo Blue 73114 are seen waiting Sector Coal 31130 runs L/E into the station Sector Coal 31130 and Sector Metal 37905 stabled at the station waiting to work the next train Sector Coal 31130 stabled in the station Large Logo Blue 47640 enters the sttion having run past Sector Metals 37905 and Sector Coal 31130 Large Logo Blue 47640 departs the yard L/E Stabled up and getting ready for a days work are Railfreight Red Stripe 56098, Large Logo Blue 47640 and Sector Metals 37227 Stabled up and getting ready for a days work are Railfreight Red Stripe 56098, Large Logo Blue 47640 and Sector Metals 37227 Sector Coal 31130 arrives into the station with its train while BR Green D5217 can be seen stabled Sector Metals 31130 having just arrived at the station with its train BR Green D5217 seen waiting in the station BR Green D5217 seen stabled in the station BR Green D5217 running L/E into the sation BR Blue 03170 with the DMU shuttle BR Blue 03170 seen with the DMU shuttle Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 and Large Logo Blue 73114 run L/E into the station Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 and Large Logo Blue 73114 stabled in the sunshine at the station Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 and Large Logo Blue 73114 stabled in the sunshine at the station Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 leading Large Logo Blue 73114 at Shenton Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 seen running round at Shenton Sector Metals 37905 seen stabled in the yard Sector Metals 37905 seen stabled in the yard catching some afternoon sunshine Dutch 33019 stabled, catching the morning sun Dutch 33019 running L/E out of the yard Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 leads Sector Metals 37227 into the station Sector Metals 37227 runs into the yard having just worked a train into the station Dutch 33019 seen waiting to depart the station in the early afternoon Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 with Dutch 33019 waits to depart on a sunny afternoon Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 with Dutch 33019 waits to depart on a sunny afternoon Sector Metals 37227 stabled in the sunsine BR Blue 04110 on the DMU shuttle BR Blue 03170 on the DMU shuttle Large Logo Blue 73114 and Sector Coal 31130 run L/E into the station Large Logo Blue 47640 waits with BR Green D5217 and Large Logo Blue 73114 to work the next train foward Uniquely liveried 31101 leads a train into the station Dutch 33019 L/E Large Logo Blue 73114 leads BR Green D5217 and Large Logo Blue 47640 waiting to depart the station A white shunter seen working the DMU shuttle in the afternoon Sector Metals 37227 stabled at the station in the afternoon Sector Metals 37905 runs L/E into the station on a sunny afternoon Sector Metals 37905 with 37227 behind stabled at the station in the afternoon Sector Metals pair 37905 and 37227 seen stabled at the station Railfreight Red Stripe 56098 leads Large Logo Blue 73114 into the station

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]]> Sat Apr 25 2009 Bombs Away http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1686927.html Lighter nights mean that the 6M95 Dungeness - Willesden Nuclear Flasks can now be photographed in the 'London end' running 20mins early today DRS 37609 and 20309 provided power for the train. Thursday 23 April 2009: Lighter nights mean that the 6M95 Dungeness - Willesden Nuclear Flasks can now be photographed in the 'London end' running 20mins early today DRS 37609 and 20309 provided power for the train.

DRS 37609 leads 20309 with 6M95 through Kensington in the evening running 20mins early, working once again on a Thursday as well as a Tuesday

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]]> Thu Apr 23 2009 TSO 58 Off Abroad http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1686301.html This one having completely crept through the system, not a report on it anywhere, nor an enthusiast out for it. So ta to G.G for the text. Seen is 58009 which carries a 'Gloss' TSO livery is the first 58 off to Spain on holiday, the loco DIT on 6M44 at Clapham Wednesday 22 April 2009: This one having completely crept through the system, not a report on it anywhere, nor an enthusiast out for it. So ta to G.G for the text. Seen is 58009 which carries a 'Gloss' TSO livery is the first 58 off to Spain on holiday, the loco DIT on 6M44 at Clapham

The first TSO class 58 off for another visit abroad is 58009, seen here in 'Gloss' TSO yellow DIT on 6M44 at Clapham Another quick view of TSO Yellow 58009 the first one off from Eastleigh to Wembley and abroad The TSO liveried 58009 is led slowly through Clapham off to Wembley

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]]> Wed Apr 22 2009 MNR Spring Event http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1674181.html Well, MNR, mainly Dereham station here, weather, rain the sun, locos, great selection, Loadhaul 60059, Large Logo Blue 37425, Railfreight Large Logo 56040, Intercity 73210, EWS 67008 and 66144, NSE 08 and other BR Blue bits all here... Saturday 28 March 2009: Well, MNR, mainly Dereham station here, weather, rain the sun, locos, great selection, Loadhaul 60059, Large Logo Blue 37425, Railfreight Large Logo 56040, Intercity 73210, EWS 67008 and 66144, NSE 08 and other BR Blue bits all here...

Intercity 73210 brings in the first train of the day Large Logo Blue 37425 departs the station with the first train of the day 47580 in it's unqiue livery stabled up, nice to see it like this as I recall it in RES at Healey Mills Large Logo Blue 37425 departs the station with the first train of the day 73210 in Intercity livery bringing back home memories seen with BR Blue 20069 tailing a train Large Logo Blue 50019 runs L/E into the station Large Logo Blue 50019 with its train Railfreight Large Logo 56040 bursts into life, a nice shot for environmentalists this one! Railfreight Large Logo 56040 stabled Looking down from Loadhaul 60059 to EWS 66144 and 67008 EWS 66144 and 67008 stabled Loadhaul 60059 stabled opposite the station in the morning rain Loadhaul 60059 stabled with 66144, 67008 and 56040 behind it Railfreight Large Logo 56040 and EWS 67008 nose to nose EWS 67008 and 66144 stabled Railfreight Large Logo 56040 stabled leading 67008, 66144 and 60059 Railfreight Large Logo 56040 leads 67008, 66144 and 60059 all stabled Loadhaul 60059 seen in the rain backing onto its train NSE 08631 seen moving coaching stock about Large Logo Blue 50019 forms your not so usual convoy of 67008 and 66144 stabling Intercity 73210 leads BR Blue 20069 stabling BR Blue 20069 with Intercity 73210 seen stabling Railfreight Large Logo 56040 arrives L/E into the station Loadhaul 60059 stabled and Railfreight Large Logo 56040 waits to depart with its train Loadhaul 60059 stabled Large Logo Blue 37425 stabled up for a brief rest BR Blue 37003 stabled, under restoration Large Logo Blue 37425, and BR Blue 37003 and 47596 soak up some afternoon sun Large Logo Blue 50019 stabled catching the afternoon sun Large Logo Blue 37425 stabled in some afternoon sun Intercity 73210 stabled, catching some afternoon sun BR Blue 47596 pretending to be 47584 seen stabled Dutch 31530 seen leading BR Blue pair 47596 and 37003 BR Blue 31438 seen stabled, this time the less tatty end is viewed BR Blue 31438, looking tatty from this end, catches some afternoon sun Loadhaul 60059 catches some afternoon sun while stabling Loadhaul 60059 catches some afternoon sun while stabling Railfreight Large Logo 56040 waits to take its train foward Railfreight Large Logo 56040 in the last of the light evening Railfreight Large Logo 56040 runs L/E to stable in the last of the evening sun Large Logo Blue 37425 stables in the early evening Loadhaul 60059 leads 66144 and 67008 as they reverse onto the main train Loadhaul 60059 leads 66144 and 67008 for the final train of the day

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]]> Sat Mar 28 2009 Light, Camera. Acton! http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1665595.html A superb visit, and many thanks to the certain bod as well in allowing some special photos! DB 66152 and 59206 cloaked in sun...as is Mainline Blue 60011..so thats four times now! 60049 was out,a few 59's and other 66's about as well. VERY lucky weather wise as most trains ran in the brief periods of good weather inbetween 'Monsoons'!... Tuesday 10 March 2009: A superb visit, and many thanks to the certain bod as well in allowing some special photos! DB 66152 and 59206 cloaked in sun...as is Mainline Blue 60011..so thats four times now! 60049 was out,a few 59's and other 66's about as well. VERY lucky weather wise as most trains ran in the brief periods of good weather inbetween 'Monsoons'!...

Freightliner 66566 passes the station working the 6M22 bins EWS 66093 running a late 7z92 Hanson 59103 working 7A09 and set to take on 7L56 EWS 66047 enters the yard with 6V50 Not the favoured traction for 6M20 but it was a matter of time before one sneaked in, 66063 seen in equally dull weather off to St Pancras Hanson 59101 arrives on a late running 6Z71 Mainline Blue 60011, branding on this side, seen having just stabled after arriving L/E from Wembley Lucky stabling this! Two DB liveried locos at the time of typing, both together DB Schenker 66152 leads 59206 both stabled in the LHS DB Schenker 59206 stabled in the LHS Lucky stabling this! Two DB liveried locos at the time of typing, both together DB Schenker 59206 leads 66152 both stabled in the LHS DB Schenker 59206 catches the sun while stabled in the LHS The only two DB Schenker liveried locos at the time of typing stabled together in the LHS! 66152 and 59206 soaking up some sun! The only two DB Schenker liveried locos at the time of typing stabled together in the LHS! 66152 and 59206 soaking up some sun! Lucky stabling this! Two DB liveried locos at the time of typing, both together DB Schenker 66152 leads 59206 both stabled in the LHS catching some sunshine Mainline Blue 60011 catches the early afternoon sun, the locomotive having just stabled Looking down to Acton Mainline and passed Mainline Blue 60011, a rather heavy rainstorm just minutes away... Mainline Blue 60011 basks in the sunshine having arrived L/E from Wembley EWS 66248 stables up in the headshunt Just about 10-15mins after the photo of 60011 was taken in the sun, 66075 passes in very heavy rain on 6E38 Hanson 59104 running late with 7A17 and later to form 6Z61 EWS 60049 arrives at Acton with 7A21 running slightly early, oddly 16:00 was much lighter than a stormy 15:30! EWS 60049 arrives at Acton with 7A21 running slightly early, oddly 16:00 was much lighter than a stormy 15:30!

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]]> Tue Mar 10 2009 NVR Spring 2009 http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1664432.html A good spring gala, DRS 37667 and GBRF 66732 visiting, the home fleet, various other visiting stock and all in the sun, well in the morning anyway. Thankfully I had a lineside pass whereby while Wansford Yard etc was off bounds to many, I had access for some photos! :P Also a few NEx class 33's in house colours; See here... Saturday 7 March 2009: A good spring gala, DRS 37667 and GBRF 66732 visiting, the home fleet, various other visiting stock and all in the sun, well in the morning anyway. Thankfully I had a lineside pass whereby while Wansford Yard etc was off bounds to many, I had access for some photos! :P Also a few NEx class 33's in house colours; See here...

Green class 40 D306 enters Orton Mare in the early morning Hanson Traction 56128's restoration continues... Green D9516 stabled with Green class 27 number D5401 in Wansford yard DRS 37667 catches the early morning sun as it tails a train at Wansford DRS 37667 at Wansford with a service for Peterborough on a nice sunny morning DRS 37667 leaves Wansford on a sunny morning with a train bound for Peterborough Green D9520 seen stabled basking in the sunshine BR Blue 47270 in the yard at Wansford in the bright morning GBRF 'Barbie' 66732 seen on display and catching some morning sun Maroon D9523 tucked away inside Wansford shed Hanson Traction 56128's restoration continues... Green class 40 D306 with Green class 27 D5401 waits to depart Wansford with a train for Peterborough, catching the morning sunshine Sector Metals 31271 enters Wansford over the river in the early morning GBRF 66732 seen at Wansford waiting with a service bound for Peterborough DRS 37667 and Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 tail a train at Wansford Sector Metals 31271 stabled in Wansford yard BR Blue 47270 waits to access the main lines to work a train foward Green D9504 seen stabled on shed BR Blue 47270 and driver seen in history... DRS 37667 leads Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 into Wansford with a service for Peterborough DRS 37667 leads Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 into Wansford with a service for Peterborough Green D9516 tails a train at Wansford station Green class 27 D5401 with Green class 40 D306 at Wansford having formed a service from Peterborough Green class 27 D5401 seen in history... Green class 27 D5401 seen running L/E away from Wansford Green class 40 D306 moves off a train at Wansford Green class 27 D5401 running L/E into Wansford statiion Green 27 D5401 tails a train leaving Wansford Sector Metals 31271 stabled in Wansford yard Sector Metals 31271 leaves Wansford yard to work a train foward Sector Metals 31271 seen running L/E to the north of Wansford station GBRF 66732 seen at Wansford having just arrived with a train from Petrborough GBRF 66732 moves off a train at Wansford to allow another locomotive to take over Sector Metals 31271 seen taling a train from Wansford GBRF 'Barbie' 66732 tails a train bound for Peterborough at Wansford GBRF 66732 goes to stable in Wansford Yard Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 with DRS 37667 at Wansford having just arrived Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 with DRS 37667 at Wansford having just arrived Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 easing slowly out of the yard Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 stabled by Wansford shed DRS 37667 runs round it's train at Peterborough NVR NEx 43277 waits at London Kings Cross, the whole set in the new NEx livery NEx 43299 leads a train into Kings Cross, the coaches remaining in the old GNER guise Grand Central 43084 tails its set out of London Kings Cross A pair of NEx liveried 43's being 43238 and 43277 are seen side by side at Kings Cross A pair of NEx liveried 43's being 43238 and 43277 are seen side by side at Kings Cross NEx 43307 seen at London Kings Cross

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]]> Sat Mar 7 2009 Acton Mix... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1659577.html Again, another attempt for 60011, and also found 60010 this time, several class 59's and various Freightliner and EWS traction... (Note have added 7 new photos from 05/03 at the bottom) Rest of collection is 26/02 Thursday 26 February 2009: Again, another attempt for 60011, and also found 60010 this time, several class 59's and various Freightliner and EWS traction... (Note have added 7 new photos from 05/03 at the bottom) Rest of collection is 26/02

Freightliner 66559 works 6O56 passed the station Freightliner 66621 working 6M91 EWS 59204 works 7V74 into the yard EWS 59204 works 7V74 into the yard EWS 66156 arrives L/E at Acton yard to stable EWS 60010 L/E in Acton yard EWS 60010 L/E in Acton yard Freightliner 66611 working 6M54 is seen passing Acton yard, where EWS 60010 can be seen stabled Freightliner 66611 seen working 6M54 Aggregate Industries 59001 works L/E into Acton Yard Mainline Blue 60011 once again leads 6M20 at Acton, held for a signal, Mainline branding is evident on this celeb locomotive Mainline Blue 60011 once again leads 6M20 at Acton, held for a signal Mainline Blue 60011 once again leads 6M20 at Acton, held for a signal, Mainline branding is evident on this celeb locomotive Mainline Blue 60011 once again leads 6M20 at Acton, held for a signal Mainline Blue 60011 departs Acton effortlessly working 6M20 to St Pancras Freightliner 66566 working 6M80, the loco by now a regular for months on the bins EWS 66206 working 6E38 passed the station Aggregate Industires 59001 works 6L26 in the later afteroon Aggregate Industries 59001 waits to leave the yard with 6L26 Hanson 59103 waiting to work 6Z61 from Acton Hanson 59103 waiting to work 6Z61 from Acton Hanson 59103 waiting to work 6Z61 from Acton EWS 60010 L/E in Acton yard to form 6M34 EWS 60010 leads 6M34 out of the yard in the early evening EWS 59203 on 7A09 05/03 Mainline Blue 60011 works 7A19 05/03 EWS 59201 works 6V18 05/03 Freightliner 66566 on 6M80 the bins 05/03 EWS 60049 works 6L26 05/03 EWS 60049 works 6L26 05/03 EWS 60049 works 6L26 05/03

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]]> Thu Feb 26 2009 Acton All Sorts http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1655752.html Yes...Back again...With very good reason. BOTH DB 66152 and 59206 out and about, Mainline Blue 60011 on 7M20, EWS 60096 on 6L26, GBRF 66731 out of Acton Yard! A few odd STP workings, and for some reason most N/B freight went into the yard today, very busy! Several class 59's and Freightiner 66's also feature and more... Wednesday 18 February 2009: Yes...Back again...With very good reason. BOTH DB 66152 and 59206 out and about, Mainline Blue 60011 on 7M20, EWS 60096 on 6L26, GBRF 66731 out of Acton Yard! A few odd STP workings, and for some reason most N/B freight went into the yard today, very busy! Several class 59's and Freightiner 66's also feature and more...

DB Schenker 66152 leads a late 7Z29 out of Acton Yard. Aggregate Industries 59001 can also be seen DB Schenker 66152 leads a late 7Z29 out of Acton Yard DB Schenker 66152 leads a late 7Z29 out of Acton Yard DB Schenker 66152 leads a late 7Z29 out of Acton Yard Aggregate Industries 59001 having come off 7A09 to stable briefly Aggregate Industries liveried 59001 getting set to take 7L56 foward Aggregate Industries liveried 59001 running round in the yard EWS 66201 running around L/E before working 7O02 to Tolworth EWS 66201 is seen shunting while the extremely rare photo of EWS 66156 working 6V76 - a train that normally runs at the dead of night! A tad/late or early it would seem! An unusual line up of EWS 66201, GBRF 66731 and Aggregate Industries 59001 GBRF 66731 unusually in the yard passes 66201 6E35 in the main yard GBRF 66731 works 6E35 out of Acton yard, not the usual sight, and passes Aggregate Industries liveried 59001 GBRF 66731 works 6E35 out of Acton yard, not the usual sight Freightliner 66610 passes working 6M54 Freightliner 66610 passes working 6M54 The other DB Schenker liveried loco 59206 unusually enters the yard with 6Z71 The other DB Schenker liveried loco 59206 unusually enters the yard with 6Z71 EWS 59201 works 7V06 into Acton Yard, not booked to run today but not complaining! Hanson 59104, also unusually enters the yard working 6V18 Mainline Blue 60011, back again having been stored, is seen working 7M20 and doing a fine job of doing so! Track workers take their time as Mainline Blue 60011 awaits a crew change (note the NR person to the far right with a NR skirt!) :P Mainline Blue 60011, back again having been stored, is seen working 7M20 and doing a fine job of doing so! Mainline Blue 60011, back again having been stored, is seen working 7M20 and doing a fine job of doing so! Perhaps a tad patchy, hence I nipped round the other side to get the Mainline logo on the loco, but never the less, nice to see it still in Mainline Blue Mainline Blue 60011 pulls away from Acton leading 7M20 - No excuses for the number of photos of this celeb! Mainline Blue 60011 pulls away from Acton leading 7M20 Freightliner 66555 works the bins...again! EWS 60096 takes 6L26 out of Acton yard running early EWS 60096 takes 6L26 out of Acton yard running early EWS 60096 takes 6L26 out of Acton yard Yeoman 59002 awaiting departure with 6Z61 Yeoman 59002 awaiting departure with 6Z61

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]]> Wed Feb 18 2009 A Lucky Friday 13th.......At Acton http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1653136.html Another carck for my main three targets of the day, all three found as well! DB Schenker 59206 showing up, recently returned to use 59202 and 60049 also working a freight. Some other 59's and 66's also noted on an afternoon visit... Friday 13 February 2009: Another carck for my main three targets of the day, all three found as well! DB Schenker 59206 showing up, recently returned to use 59202 and 60049 also working a freight. Some other 59's and 66's also noted on an afternoon visit...

DB Schenker 59206 works 6Z71 slowly passed Acton brightening up the day to say the least...smart livery too! DB Schenker 59206 works 6Z71 slowly passed Acton brightening up the day to say the least...smart livery too! EWS 66021 works L/E into Acton Yard EWS 66016, Yeoman 59004 and L/E 66021 in Acton Yard EWS 66016 stabled leading Former National Power hoppers Hanson 59103 catching the sun while working 6V18 Yeoman 59004 departs Acton Yard working 7L56 Yeoman 59004 departs Acton Yard working 7L56 Yeoman 59004 doing its bit for the environment, leaving...well...everything covered in smoke! Another line up, this time with 66086 on 6E38, 66016 and 59202 EWS 66086 working 6E38 A classic lineup with three classes, 66016, 59202 and 60049 all in Acton Yard EWS 60049 working 6L26 from Acton Yard EWS 60049 working 6L26 from Acton Yard, good to see some 60's still about London EWS 59202 made a nice return to London, having worked 6A17, the loco just repaired from derailment damage EWS 59202 made a nice return to London, having recently been released from derailment repairs

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]]> Fri Feb 13 2009 Acton In The Cold http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1652368.html Class 59's of all different liveries and plenty of 66's from various freight operators and other bits, generally good weather for a change... Wednesday 11 February 2009: Class 59's of all different liveries and plenty of 66's from various freight operators and other bits, generally good weather for a change...

EWS 66178 passes the station working 7O78 Freightliner regular 66613 working 6M54 Aggregate Industries 59001, bell end leading :P leads 7L56 out of Acton Yard the loco having worked 7A09 Aggregate Industries 59001, leads 7L56 out of Acton Yard Aggregate Industries 59001, bell end leading :P leads 7L56 out of Acton Yard the loco having worked 7A09 Caught out by Freightliner 66555 working 6M80 past the station EWS 66059 doing nothing useful EWS 66146 on 6E38, dull weather nicely matching dull traction in the evening EWS 59204 making an unusual appearance on 6L26 EWS 59204 making an unusual appearance on 6L26 Yeoman 59002 having worked 7A17 now takes out 6Z61 GBRF 66714 working an extremely early engineers past the station Yeoman 59002 waits with 6Z61 with GBRF 66714 waits with an engineers train Yeoman 59002 waits for the route head with 6Z61

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]]> Wed Feb 11 2009 Acton: Back To The 60's http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1641713.html An afternoon at Acton, highlights being Loadhaul 60059, and class 60's 60068, 60072 and 60060. Freightliner traction, class 59's and EWS 66's, and all, as usual, in good weather... Wednesday 21 January 2009: An afternoon at Acton, highlights being Loadhaul 60059, and class 60's 60068, 60072 and 60060. Freightliner traction, class 59's and EWS 66's, and all, as usual, in good weather...

Despite being on maintence in the day, come the late evening clouds, last loco of the day is Sector Coal (stickered) 60060 L/E in the yard. 3 months based at Acton and counting... Hanson 59101 stabled in the headshunt opposte the station EWS 66053 runs L/E in the yard EWS 66250 L/E in the yard Freightliner 66619 works 6M54 passed the station Freightliner 66619 works 6M54 passed the station EWS 66250 and Hanson 5911 stabled EWS 66053 works 7O02 to Tolworth leaving Acton yard Grey (stickered) 60068 runs around in the yard getting set to join 6L56 Yeoman 59004 works 6Z71 through the station unusually Yeoman 59004 works 6Z71 through the station unusually Grey (stickered) 60068 covers for a 59 while working 7L56 Grey (stickered) 60068 covers for a 59 while working 7L56, prefer this as traction for the train! The days highlight, Loadhaul 60059, still looking smart takes 6M20 through Acton The days highlight, Loadhaul 60059, still looking smart takes 6M20 through Acton, a fine sight. The days highlight, Loadhaul 60059, still looking smart takes 6M20 through Acton No apologies for the several shots of this celeb! Loadhaul 60059 working 6M20 through Acton EWS 66040 works 6E38 Hanson 59101 runs into the main yard from the headshunt Hanson 59101 works 6Z61 out of the yard Mainline (stickered) 60072 works 6V17 into the yard in the early evening Mainline (stickered) 60072 works 6V17 into the yard in the early evening Mainline (stickered) 60072 works 6V17 into the yard in the early evening

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]]> Wed Jan 21 2009 Acton Mainline In Winter 2009 http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1635177.html A typical week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Acton Mainline. Covering plenty of action from the class 59 fleets, EWS 60's at work, 67006 making an appearance, diverted Freightliner, and Freightliner traction on a variety of workings and more, all in good weather... Tuesday 6 January 2009: A typical week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Acton Mainline. Covering plenty of action from the class 59 fleets, EWS 60's at work, 67006 making an appearance, diverted Freightliner, and Freightliner traction on a variety of workings and more, all in good weather...

EWS 66152 working the 7O78 some 12 hours early past Acton Hanson 59104 stabled in the yard having arrived with 7A09 Yeoman 59002 works 7V74 into the yard Yeoman 59002 works 7V74 into the yard EWS 66145 runs L/E in Acton yard EWS 66145 running L/E into Acton yard Hanson 59104 works 7L56 in the afternoon Hanson 59104 works 7L56 in the afternoon Hanson 59103 stabled in the yard having arrived with 7A17 EWS 66035 passes Acton working 6Z47 Trainload Coal 'stickered' 60060 waits to leave the yard L/E Freightliner 66566 works the 6M22 bin train Freightliner 66566 working 6M22 passes Trainload Coal 'stickered' 60060 which waits to leave the yard EWS 59204 stabled in the yard having just worked 7A09 EWS 'royal' 67006 works L/E past Acton yard, EWS 59204 can be seen in the background EWS 'Royal' 67006 passes the station L/E Freightliner 66505 leads a diverted 4O86 intermodal past the station Freightliner 66505 leads a diverted 4O86 intermodal past the station EWS 59204 is seen having worked 7A09 while EWS 66156 runs into the yard L/E EWS 59204 workes L/E off of the stabling headshunt and into the main yard EWS 59204 stabled opposite the station EWS 66156 runs L/E in Acton Yard EWS 66156 leaves the yard working 7O02 Freightliner 66609 pulls away from the sttion with 6V94 EWS 60019 arrives into Acton Yard L/E EWS 59204 leaves the yard working 7L56 'New' Freightliner 66598 works 6M54 past Acton station 'New' Freightliner 66598 works 6M54 past Acton station EWS 66139 enters Acton yard L/E Hanson 59103 having just stabled in the yard with 7A09 EWS 66189 passes the station working 6E38 Yeoman 59004 arrives into Acton Yard working 6V57 Yeoman 59004 arrives into Acton Yard working 6V57 Freightliner 66608 seen passing the station with 6Z58 Freightliner 66608 seen passing the station with 6Z58 EWS 66100 arrives at Acton Yard, L/E to stable Freightliner 66608 working 6Z58 pauses at a signal while EWS 66100 enters the yard L/E to stable EWS 66181 works 7O78 past the station, extremely rare this worked on Thurs as well as Wed, being booked WFO and normally sticking to that. Freightliner 66613 seen passing Acton working 6M54 Freightliner 66613 seen passing Acton working 6M54 Hanson 59101 working 6V18 past the station EWS 59204 working for the second time in two days 7L56 in the afternoon Trainload Coal 'stickered' 60060, for the second day in a row runs L/E in the yard Yeoman 59002 seen in the yard having worked 7A17 Yeoman 59002 seen in the yard having worked 7A17 EWS 60004 paused while working 6M20 seen next to Yeoman 59002 stabled with 7A17 EWS 60004 paused while working 6M20, Yeoman 59002 stabled with 7A17 while Trainload Coal -stickered' 60060 leaves the yard with 6L26 forming an impressive lineup EWS 60004 paused while working 6M20, Yeoman 59002 stabled with 7A17 while Trainload Coal -stickered' 60060 leaves the yard with 6L26 forming an impressive lineup EWS 60004 seen working 6M20 in the late afternoon EWS 60004 seen working 6M20 in the late afternoon

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]]> Tue Jan 6 2009 Barrow Hill On A Wintery Morning http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1632562.html A nice start to 2009 with 37683 ready for DRS, all the NR 37's (97's) Deltic's including 55016, a great selection of 20's, Cotswold Rail 47's, Advanza class 57, BR Blue lineup, several HNRC 20's, a pair of DRS 37's at Chesterfield and lots more... Saturday 3 January 2009: A nice start to 2009 with 37683 ready for DRS, all the NR 37's (97's) Deltic's including 55016, a great selection of 20's, Cotswold Rail 47's, Advanza class 57, BR Blue lineup, several HNRC 20's, a pair of DRS 37's at Chesterfield and lots more...

Green 20132 seen stabled inside the roundhouse Resently restored 40013 in Green stabled inside the roundhouse HNRC sector metals 20096 stabled inside the roundhouse Former FM Rail 31128 rubbed down for a repaint signs on Railfreight Red Stripe and BR Blue can be seen on the loco BR Blue 56006 stabled, this locomotive still owned by DB RES 47707 stored outside awaiting it's fate HNRC 20901 leads 20121/095 and others stabled HNRC Grey 20901 stabled outside the roundhouse RFS liveried 20107 awaits further restoration HNRC Grey 20905 stabled BR Blue 20121 stabled outside the roundhouse Advanza Freight 57005 seen awaiting maintence HNRC Grey 20905 stabled 37201, now owned by HNRC awaits it fate, restoration or scrap? BR Blue 45112 leads Advanza 57005 and others stabled BR Blue 37275, NR 97304 (37217) and BR Blue 45112 stabled out front of the roundhouse BR Blue 37275 stabled NR Yellow 97304 (37217) seen stabled awaiting work NR Yellow 97304 (37217) seen stabled awaiting work Now owned by DRS! Awaiting repairs by HNRC is Green Deltic 55016 NR Yellow 97302 (37170) the only running class 37 to survive EWS Wigan CRDC (the other class 37 survivor being 37414) noted stabled Outside HNRC's buildings from L to R are Green 47488, Cotswold Rail 47828, NR 97303 (37178) and DRS 37683 Cotswold Rail 47828 having just arrived on site seen with long term resident 47488 Cotswold Rail 47828 having just arrived on site NR 97303 (37178) and DRS 37683 are seen stabled outside the HNRC Maintence buildings DRS 'Compass' 37683 in Ex-Works condition sat outside the HNRC maintence buildings. DRS 'Compass' 37683 in Ex-Works condition sat outside the HNRC maintence buildings. Cotswold Rail 47828 and DRS 37683 stabled outside HNRC's maintence buildings Cotswold Rail 47828 having just arrived on site seen with long term resident 47488 NR 97303 (37178) and DRS 37683 are seen stabled outside the HNRC Maintence buildings DRS 'Compass' 37683 in Ex-Works condition sat outside the HNRC maintence buildings. NR Yellow 97303 (37178) stabled outside the maintence buildings next to 37683 EWS 47744 stabled HNRC 20904 awaits restoration HNRC owned Transrail 37672 awaits restoration and is seen stabled with 37201 BR Blue 20119, a source of spares now for HNRC, sits leading stored 37672 and 37201 BR Blue 37275 and 45112 stabled creating a long gone scene BR Blue 37275 and 45112 lead two lines of locomotives stabled DRS 37515, with a rather wacked nose at the other end. The fact it's still at Barrow Hill would suggest it awaits repair by HNRC HNRC owned EWS 08695 stabled beside the workshops BR Blue 55019 inside the DPS shed Green 55009 sits in the DPS shed Green 55015 seen sitting in the DPS shed Transrail 37409, a former Motherwell resident, awaits restoration for use with DRS Mainline Freight Blue 37372 awaits a start on restoration, the loco having a new lease of life with HNRC BR Blue 84001 stabled outside the roundhouse Intercity liveried 89001 leads several other preserved locomotives stabled Intercity 82008 stabled with other preserved locomotives DRS 37605 and 37259 rush through Chesterfield L/E heading for Derby DRS 37259 and 37605 rush through Chesterfield heading for Derby

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]]> Sat Jan 3 2009 Old Oak's Final Hours http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1630337.html With the depot closing after several years of service, one final look at the depot before it's closure in literally a few days, before the locos and stock find new homes, likely to be Eastleigh. Lots here, Loadhaul 50!, Fertis 56's, stored type 5's, Blue 37!, 50's, 37419, Royal 47, shunters and other bits... Friday 26 December 2008: With the depot closing after several years of service, one final look at the depot before it's closure in literally a few days, before the locos and stock find new homes, likely to be Eastleigh. Lots here, Loadhaul 50!, Fertis 56's, stored type 5's, Blue 37!, 50's, 37419, Royal 47, shunters and other bits...

EWS 37419 sits inside the shed EWS 08879 stabled inside the shed EWS 08879 and 37419 both seen stabled inside the shed EWS 37419 sits inside the shed EWS 37419 sits inside the shed Fertis 56104 leads 56095/094/105 on the breakdown crane line Fertis 56104 leads 56095/094/105 stabled on the breakdown crane line Fertis 56095 seen stored Fertis 56094 seen stored Fertis 56094 seen stored Fertis 56105 leads 56094/095/104 stored on the breakdown crane line Grey 08918 still in use as the depot shunter Transrail 56070 leads 56112/133/032 seen stabled on the stores line Looking down from Transrail 56070 to 56112/133/032 Loadhaul 56112 and Transrail 56070 reflect in water Loadhaul 56112 and Transrail 56070 reflect in water, giving a haunting appearance Loadhaul 56112 seen stored Transrail 56133, in a very battered state compared to when it arrived, seen in store Looking through Transrail 56133 and Fertis 56032 to EWS 58048 and 56037 all in store EWS 56037, slightly more robbed since it's arrival, seen stored Fertis 56032 leads 56133/122/070 stabled in the stores siding Fertis 56058 leads 56090/074 and other type 5's stored at the depot Fertis 56090 seen stored Fertis 56074 seen stored EWS 58048 stored, and in an ever more sorry state Mainline Grey 58045 in a sorry state stored Fertis 56071/059/060 seen stored outside the factory, Royal 47799 can also be seen Fertis 56071 leads 56059/060 stored outside the works Fertis 56059 with 56071/060 stored outside the works Fire damaged Fertis 56118 seen stored Royal 47799 stabled outside the works Fertis 56060 and Royal 47799 make an unlikely pairing together stabled outside the works Fertis 56060 leads 56059/071 stored outside the factory DB/EWS's last class 47, Royal 47799 stabled outside the works Fertis 58016 leads 58045/048 and other type 5's stored, catching what litte morning sun was around Large Logo Blue 50026, Blue (in primer) 37308 and Ladhaul (in primer) 50035 are seen catching a few rays of morning sun in the works Preserved Large Logo Blue 50026 seen undergoing restoration in the works, nearly there! Preserved Large Logo Blue 50026 seen undergoing restoration in the works, nearly there! In BR Blue primer, preserved 37308 is seen undergoing restoration BR Blue (in primer) Preserved 37308 seen undergoing restoration in the works Loadhaul 50035...or 50135! Seen in the first stages of Loadhaul undercoat inside the works Loadhaul 50035...or 50135! Seen in the first stages of Loadhaul undercoat inside the works Large Logo 47847 still receiving attention, nearly there? Loadhaul 50035...or 50135! Seen in the first stages of Loadhaul undercoat inside the works Loadhaul 50035...or 50135! Seen in the first stages of Loadhaul undercoat inside the works One of the final lineups to be seen in the works, Large Logo Blue 47847, Loadhaul 50035, Blue 37308 and Large Logo Blue 50026 just catch the morning sun Fertis pair 56113 and 56051 seen stored Fertis 56113 and 56051 seen stabled around the turntable Fertis 56051 and 56113 stabled around the turntable, as always Fertis 56096 with EWS 08694 and 08919 stabled around the turntable

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]]> Fri Dec 26 2008 Acton Mainline - Keeping Busy! http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1625973.html A visit to Acton Mainline station today to catch up on the 'local stuff' which will be the focus this winter. Off to a good start with the newly liveried 59001 and 59005, EWS 60's in attendence (and at one point t&t a stone train) Freightliner 66's, EWS's 59 and 66 fleet all making appearances and more on a nice sunny day... Wednesday 17 December 2008: A visit to Acton Mainline station today to catch up on the 'local stuff' which will be the focus this winter. Off to a good start with the newly liveried 59001 and 59005, EWS 60's in attendence (and at one point t&t a stone train) Freightliner 66's, EWS's 59 and 66 fleet all making appearances and more on a nice sunny day...

Sector Coal (with sticker) 60060 enters Acton Yard with the 6V74 stone train in the early morning sun Sector Coal (with sticker) 60060 enters Acton Yard with the 6V74 stone train in the early morning sun EWS 60060 heads off into the central part of Acton Yard to stable up the rake it's just brought in EWS 66069 passes working 6Z47 formed of box wagons Freightliner 66597 passes on the 6M22 binliner train Freightliner 66597 passes on the 6M22 binliner train 59005 in the new 'barbie' Aggregate livery enters Acton Yard working the 6V67 stone train 59005 in the new 'barbie' Aggregate livery enters Acton Yard with the 6V67 stone train EWS 66136 stabling in the yard headshunt to be fueled up by an EWS tanker EWS 66180 awaits the path to continue on its way with 7O78 Freightliner's 66624 heads towards London with 6M54, bound for Bardon Hill The other 'barbie' Aggregate liveried 59, 59001, seen bell end leading, noted running around in Acton Yard having worked 7A09, while EWS 66180 waits to continue its journey The other 'barbie' Aggregate liveried 59, 59001, seen bell end leading, noted running around in Acton Yard having worked 7A09 Freightliner 66601 sneaks through with the 6V94 cement train to Theale EWS 66117 runs L/E into Acton Yard EWS 66008 enters the yard with a train of 'jumbo' wagons EWS 66117 now with a seperate 'jumbo' train, 7O02 to Tolworth, waits to leave the yard EWS 59201 enters Acton yard with the 6Z71 stone train Out of these two, it tends to be the 60 people prefer! 66079 and 60068 are seen side by side awaiting to start/contnue their journies into the evening EWS 66079 working 6E38 south through Acton Mainline at sunset Grey (with EWS sticker) 60068 catches the last of the sun while waiting to depart with the 6L26 stone train Grey (with EWS sticker) 60068 waits to depart with the 6L26 stone train. 60060 can be made out on the rear (60060 detached from the train at this point) Grey (with EWS sticker) 60068 waits to depart with the 6L26 stone train. 60060 can be made out on the rear (60060 detached from the train at this point) Grey (with EWS sticker) 60068 catches the last of the sun while waiting to depart with the 6L26 stone train Having detached from the stone train with 60068, Sector Coal (with sticker) 60060 then prepares to leave the yard L/E in persuit Having detached from the stone train with 60068, Sector Coal (with sticker) 60060 then waits to leave the yard L/E in persuit

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]]> Wed Dec 17 2008 Cotswold 47's In London & Arty Photos... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1614773.html Cotswold Rail 47828 and 47810 visited London Kings Cross on a Christmas shopping special, and former 'ONE' 47818 was provided to take out the ECS for the train. Also featured is a EWS 67 and some 'arty' photos... Saturday 22 November 2008: Cotswold Rail 47828 and 47810 visited London Kings Cross on a Christmas shopping special, and former 'ONE' 47818 was provided to take out the ECS for the train. Also featured is a EWS 67 and some 'arty' photos...

Kings Cross station given a haunting appearance when photographing into the sun, 47810/828 seen to the left with their train Kings Cross station given a haunting appearance when photographing into the sun, 47810/828 seen to the left with their train Cotswold Rail 47810 behind 47828 Cotswold Rail 47828 leads 47810 at Kings Cross Cotswold Rail 47810 behind 47828 Kings Cross station given a haunting appearance when photographing into the sun, 47810/828 seen to the left with their train Cotswold Rail 47828 leads 47810 at Kings Cross Former 'ONE' 47818 being used to take the empty stock to Bounds Green Former 'ONE' 47818 being used to take the empty stock to Bounds Green Former 'ONE' 47818 being used to take the empty stock to Bounds Green Looking down the charter rake at Kings Cross toiwards 47818 Cotswold Rail 47828 leads 47810 at Kings Cross as the train basks in the afternoon sun The sunlight just catches 47828 and 47810 giving them a rather ghosly appearance The sunlight just catches 47828 and 47810 giving them a rather ghosly appearance Cotswold Rail 47828 reflection on the windows od a suburban passanger train Looking through the tunnel and beyond from London Kings Cross, both the uni and the light reflecting on the rails brightening the tunnel EWS 67024 stabled at London Kings Cross as the 'Thunderbird' sandby loco The sunlight catches a SWT 450 at London Waterloo The sunlight catches a SWT 450 at London Waterloo

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]]> Sat Nov 22 2008 Autumn Visit To Basford Hall http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1608567.html A mix of Freightliner traction, 47's, 86's, 90's and of course 66's, and some sunny weather out to help as well! Some 'arty' photos are also included.... Saturday 8 November 2008: A mix of Freightliner traction, 47's, 86's, 90's and of course 66's, and some sunny weather out to help as well! Some 'arty' photos are also included....

Freightliner 66519 and 90049 await maintence Freightliner 66555 leaves the yard with an engineers train Freightliner 66519 stabled Freightliner 66603 leaves the yard on an engineers train Still in Ex-Works since it's repaint into Freightliner Green 86614 is seen stabled Freightliner 66519 stabled Freightliner 66535, 86614 and 90049 stabled Freightliner 66511 and 90043 stabled in the main yard Some of the yards trackwork Freightliner 90041 stabled Freightliner 90041 stabled Freightliner Plain Green 47830 stabled with a ballast train Freightliner 66594 stabled with an intermodal Freightliner 66594 stabled with an intermodal Looking down the side of autoballaster wagons Freightliner Grey 47289 and Freightliner 86635 seen in ever worse conditions as time passes by Freightliner 66572 passes through the yard with an intermodal Freightliner 66519 shunts in the main yard Freightliner Grey 90043 leads an intermodal Freightliner 90046 stabled Looking up the yard to EWS 66066 Freightiner 90046 stabled Freightliner 86639 stabled Freightliner 66533 and 66578 stabled Freightliner 86639 stabled Freightliner 86604, 86639, 66542 and 90046 stabled Freightliner 66578 and 66533 stabled EWS 66066 stabled in the backlit sun Looking down the sides of 86604, 86639, 66542 and 90046 Looking down the sides of 86604, 86639, 66542 and 90046 Freightliner 66610 stabling Freightliner Grey 90049 with 86614 await maintence Freightliner Plain Green 47816 stabled Freightliner Plain Green 47816 stabled

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]]> Sat Nov 8 2008 Crewe Area... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1608473.html Fertis 56031 & Co (three others) brought up from Wembley moving to Crewe IEMD, Class 47 and 57 traction, DRS 'Compass' 20314, Fastline 66302, Steam loco '60007' and more... Saturday 8 November 2008: Fertis 56031 & Co (three others) brought up from Wembley moving to Crewe IEMD, Class 47 and 57 traction, DRS 'Compass' 20314, Fastline 66302, Steam loco '60007' and more...

EWS 90039 at London Euston on the sleeper EWS 37895 stored at Bescot Fertis 56038 and 56078 (along with 56065/031) at Crewe beside the old DMD, the locos shifted from Wembley and are going to Crewe IEMD. WCRC 47787 stabled at Crewe station in one of the south bays Giving me a feeling of my SWML home, South West Trains a tad (around two hundred) miles off course at Crewe is 158882 Fertis 56031 seen leading 56065/078/038 at Crewe beside the old DMD, the locos shifted from Wembley and are going to Crewe IEMD. WCRC 47787 stabled at Crewe station in one of the south bays Virgin 57305 and 57309 stabled Virgin 57309 stabled at Crewe New Fastline Freight 66302 seen stabled at DRS Gresty Bridge DRS 66422 stbled at Crewe Gresty Bridge DRS 'Compass' 20314 stabled at DRS Crewe Gresty Bridge Green 47812 stabled on the former Crewe DMD Virgin 57312 stabled in one of Crewe stations south bays Blue Steamer '60007' heads through Crewe with a support coach Blue Steamer '60007' heads through Crewe with a support coach Freightliner 66540, or '654' according to this end, seen with 90043 running round, this locos numbers are going walkies!

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]]> Sat Nov 8 2008 Briefly Back To Bescot http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1601495.html On the return from an Alton Towers holiday, a very quick stop at Bescot, with a pair a EWS 08, a EuroCargo 66, and stored EWS 37's, sadly Bescot remains unphotogenic, so the attempts were the best that could be gained... Sunday 26 October 2008: On the return from an Alton Towers holiday, a very quick stop at Bescot, with a pair a EWS 08, a EuroCargo 66, and stored EWS 37's, sadly Bescot remains unphotogenic, so the attempts were the best that could be gained...

EWS 08907 stabled in Bescot yard Still sat silently is EWS 37893 stored in the yard 37895, like 37893, also sits silently stored in the yard EWS EuroCargo 66038 seen at Bescot awaiting movement to Wembley, Dollands Moor and back to France! The loco in it's UK spent days followed me about, and seems to still manage to!

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]]> Sun Oct 26 2008 NVR Autumn 2008!!! http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1589919.html The Nene Valley Railway once again hosting a great event, Railfreight Red Stripe 37518, GBRF 66729, Hanson 56003 and other vistors plus the home fleet out. Also noted on the way up was several EWS locos on engineers duties in London... Saturday 4 October 2008: The Nene Valley Railway once again hosting a great event, Railfreight Red Stripe 37518, GBRF 66729, Hanson 56003 and other vistors plus the home fleet out. Also noted on the way up was several EWS locos on engineers duties in London...

EWS 66237 stabled at Vauxhall with an engineers train EWS 66018 and 66007 at London Waterloo on engineers duties EWS 66018 at London Waterloo on engineers duties EWS 66018 and 66007 at London Waterloo on engineers duties EWS 66007 and 66018 at London Waterloo on engineersduties EWS 67027 stabled at London Kings Cross Ferightliner 66503 at Peterborough mainline station with an intermodal service Maroon D9523 at Peterborugh with a shuttle service Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 bursts into life at Wansford with 31271, 73136 can also be seen Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 bursts into life at Wansford with 31271, 73136 can also be seen Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 leads 31271 at Wansford, 73136 can also be seen BR Electric Blue 73136 waits for its train at Wansford BR Blue 20069 at Wansford having arrived from Peterborough BR Blue 47270 stabled in Wansford Yard BR Blue 47270 stabled in Wansford Yard GBRF 66729 seen stabled at Wansford GBRF 66729 seen stabled at Wansford Green 40 D306 stabling in Wansford yard Green 40 D306 seen stabled in Wansford yard D306 and 73136 in Wansford Yard BR Electric Blue 73136 enters the yard at Wansford BR Electric Blue 73136 stabled in the yard at Wansford BR Electric Blue 73136 stabled in the yard at Wansford BR Blue 47270 and Green 40 D306 stabled in Wansford yard Hanson traction 56128, soon to become 56313 seen in older Transrail livery undergoing attention D306 and BR Blue 47270 stabled in Wansford yard BR Blue 47270 stabled at Wansford BR Blue 20069 at Wansford with a service to Peterborough GBRF 66729 seen waiting it's next duty Wansford Hanson 56312 runs around at Wansford Green D9520 shunts at Wansford Hanson 56312 stabled in Wansford yard BR Electric Blue 73136 stabled at Wansford GBRF 66729 with a passanger service enters Wansford GBRF 66729 with a service for Peterborough, seen at Wansford Sector Metals 31271 and Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 cross the main road at Wansford Sector Metals 31271 leads 37518 at Wansford as they detach from a service from Peterborough Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 with sector metals 31271 run round at Wansford Sector Metals 31271 and 37518 stabling at Wansford Sector Metals 31271 stables in Wansford yard Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 leaves Wansford yard Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 and BR Blue 47270 stabled in Wansford yard Hanson 56312 stabled at Wansford Hanson 56312 with 47270 stabled in Wansford yard Green class 40 D306 seen at Wansford waiting with a Peterborough bound train BR Blue 20069 with a service for Wansford BR Blue 25057 seen crossing the main road at Wansford BR Blue 25057 waits to run round it's train at Wansford BR Blue 47270 stabling in Wansford Yard Sector Metals 31271 stabled in Wansford yard

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]]> Sat Oct 4 2008 Late Summer For OC's Last Year http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1585477.html Back again on a summers day and some true sights to be seen. Two Large Logo 50's, a Western, Large Logo 47, forming some great line ups! Royal 47799 out in the sun! :) EWS 37419 undering reinstatmentwork, several Fertis 56's and a Fertis 58, shunters and stored traction... Friday 26 September 2008: Back again on a summers day and some true sights to be seen. Two Large Logo 50's, a Western, Large Logo 47, forming some great line ups! Royal 47799 out in the sun! :) EWS 37419 undering reinstatmentwork, several Fertis 56's and a Fertis 58, shunters and stored traction...

EWS 08879 in the maintence shed EWS 37419 in the shed on charge, despite current goings on, still receiving work to bring her back Fertis 56104 leads 56095/094/105 and the breakdown train stabled Fertis 56095 stored Fertis 56105 stored Fertis 56094 stored Fertis 56103 and 56049 buried away in the carriage sidings Fertis 56049 along with 56103 still buried in the carriage sidings Fertis 56049 along with 56103 still buried in the carriage sidings Fertis 56032 and Royal 47799 seen catching the morning sun Still looking smart in it's Royal guise is 47799, seen stabled outside one of the depot buildings Fertis 56032 catches the morning sun as do it's less fortunate classmates A nice line up of Fertis 56032, Royal 47799 and EWS 56037 out in the morning sun Transrail 56133 seen stored in a sorry state Loadhaul 56112 stored Transrail Grey 56070 leads classates stored outside the depot buildings Fertis 56060 stabled with 56059/071 Rubbed down for a Loadhaul repaint is/was Large Logo Blue 50035 inside the shed Large Logo 47847 inside the shed being worked on Rubbed down for a Loadhaul repaint is/was Large Logo Blue 50035 inside the shed Large Logo Blue 47847 and 50026 with Maroon D1015 all in the factory creating scenes long gone More to the classic lineup shows Large Logo Blue 47847 and 50026 with Maroon D1015 in the shed Large Logo Blue 50026 inside the shed being worked on Large Logo 47847 inside the shed being worked on Large Logo Blue pair 50026 and 47847 both undergo work inside the main factory Large Logo Blue 50026 seen receiving work inside the main building Maroon D1015 stabled in the shed Maroon D1015 and Large Logo 50026 create long gone scenes inside the depots factory Maroon D1015 stabled in the shed A sight for 2008, certainly so at such a depot, a home scene as well. Large Logo trio from L to R are 50035, 47847 and 50026 A sight for 2008, certainly so at such a depot, a home scene as well. Large Logo trio from L to R are 50035, 47847 and 50026 Large Logo Blue 50026 seen receiving work inside the main building 37308's restoration coming along quickly and to a very high standard, a credit to it's owner and restorer 37308's restoration coming along quickly and to a very high standard, a credit to it's owner and restorer EWS 56037, looking even worse, seen stored Still looking smart in it's Royal guise is 47799, seen stabled outside one of the depot buildings Fertis 56090 stored A view soon to be gone sadly, Fertis 56032 leading several type 5's, Royal 47799 and various other type 5's can all be seen stabled Fertis 56058 leads 56090/074 and others in store outside the depot Fertis 56058 leads 56090/074 and others in store outside the depot Fertis 56074 stored EWS 58048 in an ever worse state stored Fertis 56071, 56059, 56060 and 56118 seen stabled outsde the factory, catching the morning sun Fertis 56071 with 56059/060 stabled Mainline Freight Grey 58045 seen stored and in an even more sorry state Fertis 56071, 56059 and 56060 stored outside the factory Fertis 56118 stored outside the factory Fertis 56059 stored Fertis 58016 leads several type 5's in differing conditions in store at the depot Fertis 58016 leads a line of stored locos

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]]> Fri Sep 26 2008 Spanish bound 58's Off On Holiday http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1576150.html The four Spain bound 58's in their Continental Rail liveries; 58015, 58027, 58047 and 58050 can be seen photographed in this collection along with a few other bits... Tuesday 9 September 2008: The four Spain bound 58's in their Continental Rail liveries; 58015, 58027, 58047 and 58050 can be seen photographed in this collection along with a few other bits...

GBRF 'Metronet' 66719 passes Clapham working the 6061 Ferme Park - Grain engineers train EWS 66069 leads 6M44 through Clapham with Continental Rail liveried 58015 and 58027 Continental Rail liveried 58015 with 58027 DIT behind 66069 Continental Rail liveried 58027 DIT behind 58015 Continental Rail liveried 58015 with 58027 DIT behind 66069 Continental Rail liveried 58027 DIT behind 58015 WCRC 47245 stabled at Clapham Freightliner 66537 stabled in Wembley yard Wembley Alstom shunter 08454 moving about EWS 67022 with a charter at Mitre Bridge EWS 66021 at Mitre Bridge with a stone train EWS 66088 leads Spain bound continental liveried 58047 on 6M44 off to Wembley at Mitre Bridge Continental Rail liveried 58047 DIT behind 66088 at Mitre Bridge Continental Rail liveried 58047 DIT behind 66088 at Mitre Bridge EWS 66172 leads Continental Rail 58050 DIT on 6M44 Eastleigh - Wembley at Clapham Continental Rail liveried 58050 DIT behind 66172 on 6M44 Eastleigh - Wembley at Clapham Continental Rail liveried 58050 DIT behind 66172 on 6M44 Eastleigh - Wembley at Clapham

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]]> Tue Sep 9 2008 EWS 37 In Town... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1568561.html EWS 37401 working 6M44 Eastleigh - Wembley at Clapham Junction, a nice rarity indeed... Thanks to the driver who, clearly an enthusiast himself made the loco work hard up the bank as it clagged away, before dropping t a nice crawl into the station to allow for good photos! :) Tuesday 26 August 2008: EWS 37401 working 6M44 Eastleigh - Wembley at Clapham Junction, a nice rarity indeed... Thanks to the driver who, clearly an enthusiast himself made the loco work hard up the bank as it clagged away, before dropping t a nice crawl into the station to allow for good photos! :)

EWS 37401 slowly enters Clapham Junction with the 6M44 Eastleigh - Wembley enterprise EWS 37401 slowly rolls into Clapham Junction working the 6M44 Eastleigh - Wembley enterprise EWS 37401 passes Silverlink liveried 313 101 at Clapham Junction, and gets a glance from it's driver, as the 37 works the 6M44 Eastleigh - Wembley enterprise

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]]> Tue Aug 26 2008 NVR & Peterborough Aug 2008 http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1566629.html A quick look to see 37518 in Ex-Works Railfreight, a Large Logo Purple 56312, and NVR home residents 47270, 31271 etc., Also noted was Freightliner 66586585 and DRS 66425 in convoy, and two GBRF 66 convoys also sighted, with more... Saturday 23 August 2008: A quick look to see 37518 in Ex-Works Railfreight, a Large Logo Purple 56312, and NVR home residents 47270, 31271 etc., Also noted was Freightliner 66586585 and DRS 66425 in convoy, and two GBRF 66 convoys also sighted, with more...

EWS 67023 stabled at London Kings Cross DRS 66425 on hire to Freightliner, is seen in convoy with 66585 and 66586 at Peterborough Freightliner 66585 tails 66425 and 66586 in convoy at Peterborough Steam engine 73050 running round at Peterborough Steam engine 73050 running round at Peterborough Wansford signal box with 47270 in the distance BR Blue 47270 leads a service train out of Wansford Preserved 37518 in Ex-Works Railfreight Red Stripe, very well done indeed Maroon D9523 stabled inside the shed Two former industrial shunters seen stabled Sector Construction 31271 stabled on shed A Green 'Teddybear' stabled in the shed, seems someone has had a laugh here... Steam engine 73050 at Wansford Steam engine 73050 at Wansford A timeless scene at Wansford Steam engine 73050 departs Wansford Preserved 37518 in Ex-Works Railfreight Red Stripe, very well done indeed Preserved 37518 in Ex-Works Railfreight Red Stripe, very well done indeed Preserved 37518 in Ex-Works Railfreight Red Stripe, very well done indeed A low down view of Preserved Railfreight Red Stripe 37518 Now in a form of Large Logo Purple perhaps is 56312 undergoing final tests before entering service under Hanson Traction Now in a form of Large Logo Purple perhaps is 56312 undergoing final tests before entering service under Hanson Traction Maroon D9523 stabled inside the shed Transrail Grey 56128 under restoration for Hanson traction Green class 40 D306 seen stabled inside the shed BR Blue 47270 arrives at Wansford with a train bound for Peterborough BR Blue 47270 running round at Peterborough NVR station EWS 66119 with a stone train at Peterborough GBRF 66712 leads 66719, 66718 and 66709 through Peterborough station GBRF 'Metronet' 66719 forms part of a convoy at Peterborough GBRF 'Metronet' 66718 forms part of a convoy at Peterborough GBRF 'Medite' 66709 tails a convoy through Peterborough GBRF 66710 leads 66723 and 66707 though Peterborough station GBRF 66723 and 66707 in convoy at Peterborough

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]]> Sat Aug 23 2008 WCRC 37 'Heavyweight' on rare track...oh and an expresso machine http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1557687.html WCRC 37712 on the tour ECS, noted at Waterloo - A place where I don't think a 37/7 has visited, certainly not after 2000 anyway! Also noted at Clapham as was a 66, Express Maker, sorry Steamer 34067 took the main tour from Waterloo and is seen also at Vauxhall... Thursday 7 August 2008: WCRC 37712 on the tour ECS, noted at Waterloo - A place where I don't think a 37/7 has visited, certainly not after 2000 anyway! Also noted at Clapham as was a 66, Express Maker, sorry Steamer 34067 took the main tour from Waterloo and is seen also at Vauxhall...

WCRC 37712 brings the charter stock into Waterloo, a rarity indeed, the first 37/7 to visit the station since 2000! WCRC 37712 brings the charter stock into Waterloo, a rarity indeed, the first 37/7 to visit the station since 2000! Awaiting the off from Waterloo is steamer/expresso machine 34067 leads the charter WCRC 37712 seen at the bufferstops with the charter ECS WCRC 37712 with the tour at Waterloo catching weak sunrays, a rarity indeed, the first 37/7 to visit the station since 2000! WCRC 37712 with the tour at Waterloo catching weak sunrays, a rarity indeed, the first 37/7 to visit the station since 2000! Going at one hell of a place, steamer/expresso machine 34067 seen passing Vauxhall in the morning Going at one hell of a place, steamer/expresso machine 34067 seen passing Vauxhall in the morning From the sun, to wet, WCRC 37712 seen at Clapham stabling Ironic, as EWS 66047 seen on engineers, replaced 37712 under EWS, still now with WCRC the 37 is back in use and is seen stabling at Clapham EWS 66047 on the Eastleigh to Hoo Junction engineers at Clapham WCRC Maroon 37712 seen stabled at Clapham, parked in the usual spot

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]]> Thu Aug 7 2008 DRS 37's London Break http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1557101.html DRS 37423 covers some rare track for a 37/4 and is seen at Clapham bright and early with a slaoon getting set to head off to the coast and back to Clapham for the night Wednesday 6 August 2008: DRS 37423 covers some rare track for a 37/4 and is seen at Clapham bright and early with a slaoon getting set to head off to the coast and back to Clapham for the night

The Saloon leads DRS 37423 having come outof the shed and heading to the station to collect staff DRS 37423 covers new track as it and the saloon pick up staff before starting their trip DRS 37423 covers new track as it and the saloon pick up staff before starting their trip DRS 37423 and the saloon pick up staff before starting their trip

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]]> Wed Aug 6 2008 The Creative Side... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1556260.html A mixture of photos, not all aimed at the Railway here, just a few other photos I have taken as/when and for various reasons :) I have not provided captions as I feel these photos will give off their own artistic messages... Sunday 22 August 2004: A mixture of photos, not all aimed at the Railway here, just a few other photos I have taken as/when and for various reasons :) I have not provided captions as I feel these photos will give off their own artistic messages...

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]]> Sun Aug 22 2004 WCRC Carnforth Open Event http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1551412.html A great day out, several former EWS 37's in Loadhaul, EWS and even Intercity livery, WCRC 37676 and 47786 ex-works, DRS traction from all classes, several sored 47's, WCRC 33's, DB Blue 60074! Former DRS 33030, class 26, 40, 55 and more... Saturday 26 July 2008: A great day out, several former EWS 37's in Loadhaul, EWS and even Intercity livery, WCRC 37676 and 47786 ex-works, DRS traction from all classes, several sored 47's, WCRC 33's, DB Blue 60074! Former DRS 33030, class 26, 40, 55 and more...

EWS 37893 seen stored at Bescot EWS 37895 seen stored at Bescot EWS 09022 seen stabled in Bescot yard DRS sent 20302 and 20307 for display at the event DRS sent 20302 and 20307 for display at the event Now in WCRC livery is 47786 seen here on display DRS sent 20307 along with 20302 for the event 37685 still carries Intercity, and still looks good in it, the loco seen on display, the loco set for a return 37685 still carries Intercity, and still looks good in it, the loco seen on display, the loco set for a return 37685 still carries Intercity, and still looks good in it, the loco seen on display, the loco set for a return BR Blue 55022 seen on display NRM owned Royal 47798 looking smart on display, thanks to WCRC for looking after this, as the NRM only bother with steam these days Loadhaul 37710, still looking smart, now owned by WCRC and set to return, seen in the modern shed on display Loadhaul 37710, still looking smart, now owned by WCRC and set to return, seen in the modern shed on display EWS 37706, now owned by WCRC and set for a return, is seen inside the modern shed Loadhaul 37710, still looking smart, now owned by WCRC and set to return, seen in the modern shed on display WCRC 33025 seen stabled inside the modern shed EWS/DB light blue 60074 is seen stabled on display EWS/DB light blue 60074 is seen stabled on display Electric Blue 86259 seen on display with a rake of charter stock DRS 'Compass' liveried 37602 looks very smart, the loco seen on display DRS 'Compass' 57010 seen on display DRS 'Compass' 47802 seen on display RFD 47236 seen on display, a sad sight indeed Grey 47363, in a very sad state is seen on display Stored RES 47489 awaiting an uncertain future A loco to return soon is 37517 seen here in Loadhaul livery, abit modified Transrail Dutch 37165 seen on display, seen in a sorry state Loadhaul 37517 seen on display, the loco set to return with WCRC Stored Large Logo Blue 47526 awaits an uncertain future RES 47489 and Large Logo! 47526 both seen on display, what future these two face is unknown EWS 37668 seen on display, the loco now with WCRC and set for a return RES 47772, now WCRC owned and having moved from Margam, is seen on display Transrail Dutch 37165 seen on display, seen in a sorry state Former EWS now WCRC 37717 seen stored awaiting its return EWS 37668 seen on display, the loco set to return with WCRC The last 47/9 in departmental livery is 47972, seen here awiating scrapping Classic traction on display seems from left to right 37668, 37165, 37717 and 37517 RFD 47525 seen sat awaiting it's fate as it catches the afternoon sun Stored Grey 47368 basks in the afternoon sun DRS 66429 seen on display DRS 'Compass' liveried 37602 looks very smart, the loco seen on display EWS/DB light blue 60074 seen basking in the sun while on display EWS/DB light blue 60074 seen basking in the sun while on display Former FM Rail 47355 seen stabled on display Large Logo Blue 40145 seen on display WCRC 47854 seen on display inside the modern shed RES 47776, in a sad state seen inside the WCRC old steam shed WCRC 37214 seen stored in the shed Maroon 37108 hides deep in the old steam shed

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]]> Sat Jul 26 2008 DRS Crewe Gresty Bridge Open Event http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1547894.html A very well organised event and a credit to DRS. A large variety of traction, many locos in 'ex-works' condition. Locos Ranging from DRS 20's, 37's, 47's, 57's and 66's, with POLICE 47829 and former FL 57002 in for good measure as well as a DRS 08 and several other bits on display and all in sunny weather... Saturday 19 July 2008: A very well organised event and a credit to DRS. A large variety of traction, many locos in 'ex-works' condition. Locos Ranging from DRS 20's, 37's, 47's, 57's and 66's, with POLICE 47829 and former FL 57002 in for good measure as well as a DRS 08 and several other bits on display and all in sunny weather...

DRS 'Compass' 47712 stabled as it catches the morning sun DRS 37229 and 37609 seen stabled together DRS 37229, 37609 and 37423 stnd in a line at the depot, all sparkling in the morning sun DRS 37229, 37609 and 37423 stnd in a line at the depot, all sparkling in the morning sun DRS 37229 sparkles in the sun, in the new DRS 'Compass' style livery DRS 20301 on display with 20305 A low down shot of DRS 37609 on display DRS 'Compass' 57010 complete with headborad is seen on display DRS 37423 catches the first morning rays, the loco seen stabled Now under DRS, though formerly with Freightliner is 57002 seen on display DRS 'Compass' 47501 catches the morning sun DRS 'Compass' 57008 seen on display inside the shed DRS 'Compass' 37610 on display inside the shed DRS 'Compass' 37610 on display inside the shed DRS 37688 and other locos seen on display inside the shed DRS 20310 leads 20313 on display inside the shed DRS 08834 seen stabled with POLICE 47829 DRS class 47712, 57010, 57011 and 47802 all seen stabled DRS 'Compass' 47802 seen stabled DRS 20313 with 20310 seen on display inside the shed POLICE 47829 seen stabled DRS 47802 seen basking in the morning sun DRS 47802 seen on display as the loco sparkles in the afternoon sun DRS 'Compass' 57010 complete with headboard seen on display DRS 'Compass' 57010 complete with headboard seen on display DRS 37229 sparkles in the sun, in the new DRS 'Compass' style livery DRS 20301 with 20305 stabled as it catches the afternoon sun DRS 20305 with 20301 stabled as it catches the afternoon sun DRS 37229, 37609 and 37423 stnd in a line at the depot DRS 37423, 37609, 37229 and 20305 all seen stabled in a line DRS 'Stobart' 47832 seen on display DRS 'Compass' 57008 seen on display inside the shed DRS 37229 sparkles in the sun, in the new DRS 'Compass' style livery DRS 37609 and 37423 seen on display Now under DRS, though formerly with Freightliner is 57002 seen on display DRS 'Compass' 37423 and 37609 seen stabled, catching the afternoon sun, the locos on display DRS 37609 catches the afternoon sun while on display DRS 'Compass' liveried 37423 seen sparkling in the sun DRS 'Compass' 47501 and it's reflection DRS 'Stobart' 66411 was on display in the shed, an idea of how enthusiast friendly DRS are, is when I reqused the depot door shutter be raised to allow this photo, it was done! DRS 'Stobart' 66411 seen on display in the shed DRS 37688 seen on display insde the shed DRS 66420 seen stabled inside the shed Looking down a sea of blue with on the left 47802 and 47712, the right with 08834, 57011 and 57010 and finally 20301 at the end DRS 'Compass' 47712 seen on display, the loco catching the sun and admired by police stuffing ice creams DRS 'Compass' 57010 complete with headboard seen on display DRS 47501 seen showing it's name once again, the loco on display DRS 47501 and 47832 catch the sun, both locos just having been named

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]]> Sat Jul 19 2008 Crewe Basford Hall Visit http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1547845.html A mix of Freightliner traction from classes 47, 66, 86 and 90, and an EWS 92 thrown in for good measure, a nice opporunity with the yard full of locos and great weather to go along with it all... Saturday 19 July 2008: A mix of Freightliner traction from classes 47, 66, 86 and 90, and an EWS 92 thrown in for good measure, a nice opporunity with the yard full of locos and great weather to go along with it all...

Freightliner 66596 with 66625 and classmates stabled on the fuel sidings Freightliner 66596, 66557 and other classmates stabled on the fuel sidings Freightliner 66557 undergoes attention while stabled on the fueling sidings Freightliner 90046 with 86621 and 66576 stabled on the fuel sidings Freightliner 66625 seen sabled on the fueling sidings Freightliner unbranded 66612 leads classmates stabled on the fueling sidings Freightliner 66576, 86621 and 90046 stabled on the fuel sidings Freightliner Green 47830 stabled EPS Grey (with EWS sticker) 92016 passes through Basford Hall on an intermodal EPS Grey (with EWS sticker) 92016 passes through Basford Hall on an intermodal Freightliner 66590 and 66504 can be seen leading intermodal trains stabled in the yard Freightliner 66590 and 66504 can be seen leading intermodal trains stabled in the yard Freightliner 66590 leads an empty intermodal stabled Freightliner 66590 leads an empty intermodal stabled Freightliner 66504 leads an empty intermodal stabled Freightliner 66582 and 66608 are seen in Basford Hall stabling sidings leading classmates, while basking in the sun Freightliner 66582 and 66608 are seen in Basford Hall stabling sidings leading classmates, while basking in the sun Looking down the two Freightliner stabling sidings inbetween Freightliner 66's Freightliner 66608, 66615 and 66582 seen all stabled in the stabling sidings Freightliner 66608 leads classmates stabled basking in the sun in the stabling sidings Looking at Freightliner 66's stabled nose to nose Freightliner 66566 wedged between 66546 and 66608 in the stabling sidings Freightliner 66546 leads several classmates in the stabling sidings Freightliner 66558 leads 66581 and classmates stabled in the stabling sidings Freightliner 66581 seen in the stabling sidings Freightliner 66611 seen in the stabling sidings Looking down the side of a very unusal snake like freight train Freightliner 66592 and 66508 stabled and catching the afternoon sunshine Freightliner 66508 and 66592 stabled and catching the afternoon sunshine Freightiner 66535 seen stabled with 66516 Freightliner 66516 stabled with 66535 Freightliner 66552 runs L/E into the yard Freightliner 86638 and 86627 stabled Freightliner 90047 leads 9001 stabled Freightliner 90016 stabled Freightliner 86627 and 86638 seen stabled Freightliner 90016 seen stabled with 90047 Freightliner 90047 leads 90016 stabled, both basking in the sun Freightliner 47150 stored Freightliner Green 47816 seen stored

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]]> Sat Jul 19 2008 London & Crewe Bits... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1547820.html Just FGW 57602 in the FGW Blue guise and 57604 in the old FGW Green, EWS 67's on charters at Crewe, Freightliner Grey 86 on LNWR and a Freightliner 66 on a ballast... Saturday 19 July 2008: Just FGW 57602 in the FGW Blue guise and 57604 in the old FGW Green, EWS 67's on charters at Crewe, Freightliner Grey 86 on LNWR and a Freightliner 66 on a ballast...

FGW Blue 57602 at the bufferstops with the sleeper train at London Paddington FGW Green 57604 at London Paddington leading the sleeper train FGW Green 57604 at London Paddington leading the sleeper train FGW Blue 57602 at the bufferstops with the sleeper train at London Paddington Freightliner Grey 86637 seen stbled on Crewe LNWR Freightliner 66545 seen at Gresty Bridge as it awaits to reverse an egnineers into Crewe Basford Hall Yard Royal 67005 tails charter ECS at Gresty Bridge EWS 67001 south through Crewe on a charter

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]]> Sat Jul 19 2008 SWT 73's London Day Out... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1542585.html SWT 73109 & 73235 along with GIC 1498 joined forces for a staff special to Brockenhurst. The ECS from Wimbledon to Waterloo then onwards from there, photos at various locations and for once July sun!!! Thursday 10 July 2008: SWT 73109 & 73235 along with GIC 1498 joined forces for a staff special to Brockenhurst. The ECS from Wimbledon to Waterloo then onwards from there, photos at various locations and for once July sun!!!

SWT 73235 leads the special train ECS of CIG 1498 and SWT 73109 through Earlsfield bound for London Waterloo SWT 73235 having arrived with the SWT special at London Waterloo, a mix of the SWT fleet here, spanning all ages SWT Preserved CIG 1498 normally based on the Lymington line SWT 73109 leads CIG 1498 and 73235 at London Waterloo ready for the off with the special SWT 73109 leads CIG 1498 and 73235 at London Waterloo ready for the off with the special SWT 73109 leads CIG 1498 and 73235 at London Waterloo ready for the off with the special SWT Preserved CIG 1498 seen at Waterloo, tried to give the impression of just the slammer working a train here Trying to go back in time, making it look as if the slammer is on it's own, we see SWT Preserved CIG 1498 at Waterloo SWT 73235 having arrived at London Waterloo with the SWT special SWT 73109 leads CIG 1498 and SWT 73235 through Vauxhall in the afternoon sun as the SWT special heads to Brockenhurst

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]]> Thu Jul 10 2008 Supposedly Summer Day At OC http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1539674.html mix of stuff, Fertis 56's, EWS 67's on shed, stored type 5's, 47799 and 47847, shunters, EWS 37419, two FGW Green 08's and more including some 'arty' bits... Friday 4 July 2008: mix of stuff, Fertis 56's, EWS 67's on shed, stored type 5's, 47799 and 47847, shunters, EWS 37419, two FGW Green 08's and more including some 'arty' bits...

Fertis 56118 seen stored in a sorry state having suffered fire damage Fertis 56090 stabled EWS 67022 in the shed receiving attention EWS Royal 47799 still undergores attention inside the shed EWS 67022 in the shed receiving attention EWS 67003 in the shed receiving attention EWS 67003 in the shed receiving attention EWS 67022 in the shed receiving attention, seen from an unusual angle RT Large Logo Blue 47847 still, unbelievably undergoing attention inside the shed, EWS 67022 can be seen in the background Fertis 56060 leads 56059 and 56071 stabled Fertis 56059 stabled Fertis 56071 leads 56059 and 56060 stabled Fertis 58016 stabled EWS 08879 stabled EWS 58048 in a very sorry state Mainline Grey 58045 in a heavily stripped state sits rusting in the cold EWS 56037 stored, the loco in a sad state Fertis 56074 stabled Fertis 56058 leads classmates stored Fertis 58016 stabled Fertis 56032 leads less fortunate stored classmates, stabled Transrail Grey 56133 seen in a state sat on stripped bogies Loadhaul 56112 stored Transrail 56070 leads a line of its classmates in storage EWS 47799, 67022 and 67003 seen in the shed Fertis 56105 leads several classmates stabled EWS 66200 stabled Fertis 56094 stabled Fertis 56095 stabled Fertis 56104 stabled Grey 08918 stabled EWS 37419 stabled at the head of stock EWS 37419 stabled at the head of stock EWS 37419 stabled at the head of stock Fertis 56049 with 56103 stabled alone in the carriage sidings Fertis 56103 stabled Fertis 56049 stabled FGW Green 08836 stabled alone FGW Green 08483 seen stabled alone EWS 67026 and Royal Maroon 67006 stabled Royal Maroon 67006 with EWS 67026 stabled Royal Maroon 67006 with EWS 67026 stabled Fertis 56113 with 56051 stabled around the turntable Fertis 56113 and 56051 stabled EWS 08694 and RES 08919 stored Fertis 56051 and 56113 stabled around the turntable Fertis 56051 and 56113 stabled around the turntable Fertis 56051 reflects in a puddle after heavy rainfall Fertis 56096 and EWS 08964 reflect in water after heavy rainfall Stored RES 08919 and EWS 08694 sit around the turntable

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]]> Fri Jul 4 2008 Final UK Daylight For The 87's http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1529307.html Off to a land far far far away, sill in the Cotswold Rail Silver base are 87007 and 87008 with in a rather horrible 87026 in Bulgarian livery. Seen in Wembley yard for the last tme in the UK, before they leave for Dollands Moor and beyond in the early hours. Kind thanks for JG for identifing the photo location and making this possible :) Oh and also 66509 outand about! Monday 16 June 2008: Off to a land far far far away, sill in the Cotswold Rail Silver base are 87007 and 87008 with in a rather horrible 87026 in Bulgarian livery. Seen in Wembley yard for the last tme in the UK, before they leave for Dollands Moor and beyond in the early hours. Kind thanks for JG for identifing the photo location and making this possible :) Oh and also 66509 outand about!

Meanwhile elsewhere Freightliner 66509 runs through Clapham on 6M79 Angerstein - Bardon Hill Cotswold Rail Silver 87007, with Bulgarian branding basks in the UK sun one final time Cotswold Rail Silver 87008, with Bulgarian branding catches the UK sun one final time 87026 in the full Bulgarian livery, the horror of it too! Spends its final hours in the UK

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]]> Mon Jun 16 2008 Long Marston 2008 Open Event http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1524149.html A good sunny day and somewhat loco wise busy, a final look at 87's before they are off to Bulgaria, Preserved 87002 in BR Blue, HNRC 37's, 56's and 20's, several class 86's in different guises, GBRF 'Metronet' 66722, Class 47's and more... Saturday 7 June 2008: A good sunny day and somewhat loco wise busy, a final look at 87's before they are off to Bulgaria, Preserved 87002 in BR Blue, HNRC 37's, 56's and 20's, several class 86's in different guises, GBRF 'Metronet' 66722, Class 47's and more...

Virgin unbranded 87027 awaits export Virgin unbranded 87027 awaits export Still carrying GBRF livery 87028 undergoes final work before its off to Bulgaria Still carrying GBRF livery 87022 undergoes final work before its off to Bulgaria Now off to Bulgaria, 87022 and 87028 side by a side, a sight very rare to see again, both locos carry their original GBRF guises Still carrying GBRF livery 87028 undergoes final work before its off to Bulgaria Stored Virgin 87009 leads a line of several of its classmates all bound for Bulgaria Stored Virgin 86245 leads a long line of stored classmates HNRC Owned Transrail pair 37683 with 37696 seen stored Stored HNRC 37696 in Transrail livery HNRC Owned Transrail pair 37683 with 37696 seen stored Stored Virgin 87034 awaits export Stored 87020 awaits its Bulgarian adventure Preserved Fragonset 47701 stabled Owned by Colas Rail is RES 47746, bound for reuse the loco seen on display Stored Virgin 87025 awaitsits Bulgarian adventure Virgin liveried 87003 seen awaiting export Preserved 87002 in a new guise of BR Blue Preserved NSE 86401 seen on display SWT liveried 73201 on display Stored Virgin 87017 awaits export Stored GBRF liveried 87006 awaits its export Virgin 87011 seen stored awaiting export Stored Virgin Unbranded 87013 awaits export SWT liveried 73201 soaks up the sun while on display Preserved NSE 86401 leads BR Blue 87002 as they both bask in the morning sun while on display Preserved NSE 86401 soaks up the sun, the loco on display Looking very smart in BR Blue was 87002 seen here basking in the morning rays Looking very smart in BR Blue was 87002 seen here basking in the morning rays Looking very smart in BR Blue was 87002 seen here basking in the morning rays A very unusual livery for 08447, a light shade of Purple anyone? Stored Virgin 87004 awaits its Bulgarian adventure Virgin Unbranded 87013 seen awaiting its Bulgarian adventure Stored Virgin 87021 awaiting export Stored Virgin 87030 awaiting export Virgin Unbranded 87033 awaits its export abroad Stored Virgin Unbranded 87014 leads classmates in store GBRF 'Metronet' 66722 seen on display Stored Virgin Unbranded 87032 stored with classmates Stored Anglia 86242 Stored Anglia 86215 and 86223 stabled side by side Stored Anglia 86215 with sister locos Stored Anglia 86223 with sister locos Stored Virgin 86229 Stored Intercity 86228 Stored Anglia 86234 Stored Virgin 86251 Stored Virgin 86248 Stored Anglia 86246 Stored Virgin 86205

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]]> Sat Jun 7 2008 DRS 37's On Rare Grounds... http://37517slocopics.fotoblog.co.uk/c1521989.html