Railway Photos by Cliff Jones
RAILWAY PHOTOS BY CLIFF JONES
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Class 67 67014 heads the 06.45 London Marylebone-Wrexham service through Leamington Spa on the first day of the Wrexham & Shropshire Railway operation - 28 Apr 2008  Wrexham and Shropshire Railway  (49)
Class 67 67012 is on the rear of the top-n-tailed 06.45 London Marylebone-Wrexham service as it heads through Leamington Spa on the first operating day - 28 Apr 2008  Wrexham and Shropshire Railway  (42)
Class 76 76025 and 76021 haul a heavy load past Torside Signal Box on 29 May 1981  Black & White Scans - The Woodhead route  (13)
Class 506 EMU M59407/507/607 has just arrived at a busy Glossop on 29 May 1981  Black & White Scans - The Woodhead route  (12)
LNER V2 4771 "Green Arrow", withdrawn from service at Grosmont - 3 Apr 2008  North Yorkshire Moors Railway  (12)
The 12.15 Loughborough-Rothley service heads away from Quorn & Woodhouse behind Class 25 D5185 "Castell Dinas Bran" - 12 Apr 2008  Great Central Railway Diesel Gala  (11)
Class 86 Electric locos 86610 and 86639 haul a heavy-laden 4L92 Ditton-Felixstowe Freightliner through Cathiron - 23 Apr 2008  Cathiron  (11)
Class 76 76027 and 76025 exit The Woodhead Tunnel on 16 Jul 1981  Black & White Scans - The Woodhead route  (10)
The view of Marton Junction from the steel bridge, with the branch to Weedon on the right - 9 Feb 2007  Remains of the Leamington to Rugby line  (9)
10 LNER A4 60019 "Bittern" arrives at Levisham with the 15.30 Pickering train off Grosmont - 4 Apr 2008  North Yorkshire Moors Railway LNER Festival  (9)
11 Another view of the steel bridge at Marton Junction - 9 Feb 2008  Remains of the Leamington to Rugby line  (8)
12 The branch line to Long Itchington just east of Marton Junction crossed a private road near Hunningham - 12 Jan 2008  Remains of the Leamington to Rugby line  (8)
13 AC Electric 86259 "Les Ross" heads south past Winwick during its turning move between Liverpool, Preston and Crewe - 1 Mar 2008  The Cheshireman and the Radio Presenter  (8)
14 Ahead of the Beavertail Observation Car, Class 37 37314 "Dalzell" arrives at Quorn & Woodhouse with the 11.05 from Leicester North - 12 Apr 2008  Great Central Railway Diesel Gala  (7)
15 On Freshfield Bank, BR Standard 4MT 2-6-4T 80151 hauls a service towards Horsted Keynes - 11 Aug 2007   Bluebell 125  (7)
16 LNER J15 65462 is on the rear of the 16.30 Grosmont-Pickering train as it arrives into Levisham - 4 Apr 2008  North Yorkshire Moors Railway LNER Festival  (7)
17 The stock stands in Mayrhofen station as "Tirol" and "Gerlos" approach - 25 Dec 2007  Zillertalbahn  (7)
18 6M82 Wembley-Washwood Heath "Enterprise" (Ford cars) passes Cathiron behind Class 66 66162 - 23 Apr 2008  Cathiron  (7)
19 On 29 May 1981 Class 76 76040 passes Torside light engine  Black & White Scans - The Woodhead route  (7)
20 London Midland's 17.00 service from Crewe to London Euston passes Cathiron, formed of Class 350 EMU set 350102 - 23 Apr 2008  Cathiron  (7)
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28/04/2008Wrexham and Shropshire Railway (2 images)
A couple of snatched photos of the first revenue-earning day's operation of the Wrexham and Shropshire Railway. An early morning dash to Leamington Spa hoping for a photo in the sun of the inaugural 05.42 from Wrexham to London Marylebone didn't materialise, due to the late-running of the service, so I ended up with two not-particularly-good photos of the first northbound service (06.45 off Marylebone) as it passed through. Two sparkling-looking locos seem rather overkill for a three-carriage train, though!
23/04/2008Cathiron (7 images)
Anticipating glorious late afternoon sunshine and blue skies, I set off for Cathiron in good spirits - however, these were soon to be dampened (not literally) by a build-up of clouds which only seemed to make their way across the sun when an interesting train was due - plenty of sun for those dreadful Pendolinos (as the 1st photo will show) but little for the freights and the mail
12/04/2008Great Central Railway Diesel Gala (21 images)
With bright blue skies the order of the early part of Saturday, I ventured over to Quorn & Woodhouse for the latest GCR Diesel Gala - the good weather was short-lived, however, with a disappointing increase in clouds as the morning progressed, ending with a downpour just before the lunchtime steam train was due. At least there was good company to enjoy in the person of local videographer John Martin
04/04/2008North Yorkshire Moors Railway LNER Festival (27 images)
A day of sunshine and cloud for my visit to the LNER Festival at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway - the line-up included three A4s, "Sir Nigel Gresley", "Union of South Africa" and "Bittern", but sadly the V2 "Green Arrow" was withdrawn after the first weekend of the Festival with leaking flue tubes and it looks as it we may have seen the last of this engine in action
03/04/2008North Yorkshire Moors Railway (15 images)
An afternoon visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, ahead of a full day at the line's LNER Festival 2008
15/03/2008Another drab Saturday (11 images)
Better weather than the forecast rain, but very drab and dreary conditions as I set out to see Rood Ashton Hall's "Adieu" railtour - because of the weather I limited it to a visit to Hatton, then to Wilmcote to catch sight of the Stobart Pullman heading for Stratford-upon-Avon
01/03/2008The Cheshireman and the Radio Presenter (20 images)
A busy Saturday saw The Railway Touring Co run "The Cheshireman" from Mill Hill to Chester, headed by EWS 67001 and BR 71000 "Duke of Gloucester", whilst "Les Ross's Daytripper" saw a mainline return for Electric Loco 86259, owned by and named after the well-known Midland Radio Presenter, running between Birmingham and Liverpool on a Vintage Trains Railtour which included Brush Type 4 47773
16/02/2008
to 17/02/2008
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Steam Gala (41 images)
Wonderful conditions prevailed - again - for KWVR's February Steam Gala, which I was able to attend, as last year, for both days. A big thank you to all the Railway staff and volunteers who, despite a number of problems before and during the weekend, provided another great show. I met up briefly with well-known videographers Mike Snow [Steam on the Web] and Graham Briggs [Steaming through Britain] (with Gordon McCulloch assisting) - look out for their output - but fellow tedium Mr Clive Hanley was once more in absentia, photographing diesels - again!
26/01/2008Great Central Railway - Winter Gala 2008 (20 images)
The Great Central Railway held its first gala event of the year over the weekend of 26/27th January 2008, and I spent an enjoyable time at Quorn & Woodhouse as the busy timetable evolved. Most of the usual suspects were present on the Saturday, with the notable exception of Mr Clive Hanley, otherwise engaged in duties at The People's Republic of Claverdon (although I understand he was actually seen photting diesels at Tyseley!)
25/01/2008Night Shoot at Great Central Railway (8 images)
The Great Central Railway put on a Night Shoot at Loughborough on the evening before their Winter Gala 2008 - it proved a bit of a steep learning curve for this photographer who, for most of the time, was literally in the dark over what he was doing!
12/01/2008
to 10/02/2008
Remains of the Leamington to Rugby line (61 images)
A collection of photos taken during a number of trips into Warwickshire to seek out the disused LNWR line between Leamington Spa and Rugby. A number of railway bridges exist in Leamington where the line ran alongside the GWR line ; Offchurch Viaduct took the line over the Grand Union Canal ; views exist from a wonderful steel bridge overlooking Marton Junction, where a branch line to Weedon diverged ; Birdingbury station is now a private residence and remains of the platforms still exist
[I still need to revisit the line when the weather improves to allow access to one or two places which have so far proved unreachable]
05/01/2008Great Central Railway, Loughborough (11 images)
Another brief visit to Loughborough Central, home of the Great Central Railway, for a quick look round the Locoshed and to shoot the lunchtime dining train
25/12/2007
to 26/12/2007
Zillertalbahn (22 images)
Our Christmas Day excursion took us on to the Zillertalbahn, the famous 760mm narrow gauge railway. Built at the start of the 20th century, the line stretches from Jenbach, on the River Inn, to Mayrhofen in the heart of the Zillertal. Nowadays it only carries passengers, but in the past it was also an important freight line. There is a mixture of steam and diesel locomotives, plus diesel units
24/12/2007
to 27/12/2007
Austria (12 images)
A small selection of photos taken during our stay in Austria over the Christmas holiday period, including a couple of German electric locos on international services
20/12/2007Munich Hbf (12 images)
A selection of photos taken at Munich Hbf during a break for a change of trains on our journey from St Pancras International to Austria for Christmas
19/12/2007
to 28/12/2007
St Pancras International (19 images)
Our Christmas holiday started and ended at St Pancras International, which gave an opportunity to see the recently-unveiled redevlopment inside William Henry Barlow's famous train shed, featuring the relocated Eurostar terminus and the statues of Sir John Betjeman and "The Meeting Place"
04/12/2007Evening call at Coventry (10 images)
A visit to Coventry Station, mainly to catch a glimpse of the Class 90 hauled Euston-Birmingham service - there were many late running trains, due to some signalling problems and also a fatality at Tring, but 90028 was on time. One interesting aspect - the late running 16.23 Cross Country service to Edinburgh was shown and announced as the service to Derby, and a check on the National Rail site suggests a journey to Edinburgh from Coventry at 16.23 is best served with two changes, at Birmingham and Carlisle, rather than use the direct train!
03/12/2007Evening Voyager (1 images)
A fleeting visit to Leamington Spa Station on my way home from work, to have my first go at a night-shot - too cold to stay any longer than shoot the 17.11 LMS Voyager service to Edinburgh - brrrr!!!!
01/12/2007Great Central Railway - Santa Specials and Loughborough Depot (19 images)
I took advantage of some December sunshine to visit the Great Central Railway, who were running their Christmas Santa Specials, and I also made a quick visit to the Loughborough Central Depot
21/10/2007Buckinghamshire Railway Centre - Autumn Gala (55 images)
A first visit to The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre was made in glorious Autumn sunshine to their Gala event, the highlight of which was to see "Met 1" (Metropolitan Railway E-class 0-4-4T No 1) which was withdrawn from the Bluebell 125 celebrations in August due to a hot axle-box. Despite the relative lack of variety of track activity, the centre at Quainton Road it is well worth a visit and support
28/09/2007
to 30/09/2007
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Autumn Steam Gala (73 images)
The Moorsline held a three-day event and I was fortunate enough to be able to attend for all three days - unfortunately, the weather on the Friday and most of Saturday was pretty awful, although Sunday was much better, despite the odd cloud arriving at the most inopportune time. All the usual suspects in attendance, although I was pleased to have missed the meeting with Mr Blobby at Esk Valley Cottages!
15/09/2007The Battlefield Line - Autumn Diesel Gala (14 images)
The Battlefield Line held its Autumn Diesel Gala over 14-16 September 2007, and with blue skies and plenty of sunshine on the Saturday morning, I ventured over into Leicestershire to catch sight of some of the locomotives on duty (Note re 47640 - this loco was named "University of Strathclyde" later in the day at Shackerstone)
25/08/2007
to 26/08/2007
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (17 images)
A long Bank Holiday weekend visit to North Yorkshire including some time spent at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, for the first time since a fleeting visit in 1980 - definitely a "must-return" venue
23/08/2007Late afternoon at Cathiron (13 images)
An overdue return for me to Cathiron resulted in the usual variety of traffic, apart from the endless stream of Virgin Pendolinos
11/08/2007Bluebell 125 (34 images)
The Bluebell Railway celebrated its 125th birthday with a weekend gala, and, in the company of fellow tedium-members Mike Snow ("Steam on the Web") and Mr Clive Hanley, I travelled to glorious Sussex for the Saturday of the event (where we met up with Graham Briggs and Gordon McCulloch) - unfortunately, problems with low water pressure meant that the scheduled timetable was severely disrupted, and the Metropolitan Railway No 1 was sadly absent - nevertheless, with some brilliant sunshine, it was a most enjoyable day in excellent company
06/08/2007Kintbury Station (10 images)
A selection of photos taken during a visit to Kintbury Station - a rural station on the Berks and Hants line between Newbury and Hungerford, alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal
05/08/2007Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Another non-event Sunday (20 images)
With a welcome forecast of long sunny periods, I ventured down to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway again, mainly to capture some shots of 4771 "Green Arrow" before it leaves this particular railway
28/07/2007Great Central Railway - Mail by Rail Gala (41 images)
Mainly sunny for the first day of the 2-day "Mail by Rail" Gala at the Great Central Railway, although some of the clouds' timings went slightly awry during the afternoon! - full marks to the GCR for a busy programme, despite an early hiccup when 4141 failed, but it was later restored to active service. The day was spent in the good company of fellow tedium-members Mike Snow and Mr Clive Hanley, during which we met up with many photographers and videographers of note
08/07/2007Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - non-event Sunday (7 images)
After all the recent rain, it was pleasing to have some blue sky and sunshine when I took a leisurely drive down to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway for a non-event Sunday visit
09/06/2007Didcot (56 images)
After shooting the VSOE Special at South Moreton, I headed to Didcot for a first-ever visit to the Great Western Society's Railway Centre - because of mechanical problems, only one loco was in action but nevertheless it was a most enjoyable experience and one to be repeated before too long
09/06/200735028 at South Moreton (22 images)
Ex-Southern Region Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2 35028 "Clan Line" hauled a VSOE Special from London Victoria to Oxford and I drove to South Moreton to see it - my early arrival and the train's slightly delayed running allowed some photographs of a variety of traction in addition to the steam railtour, although the uncomfortably heavy, humid and hazy atmosphere did not allow for the best results
26/05/2007Keighley and Saltaire (14 images)
For part of the Bank Holiday weekend, we visited Saltaire, and let the trains take the strain, using the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway from Haworth to Keighley and the West Yorkshire Metro line to Saltaire - for photos of Saltaire go to http://cliffjonesphotogallery.fotopic.net/c1296019.html
19/05/2007Two Halls to Bristol (5 images)
Vintage Trains ran a railtour from Solihull to Bristol hauled by double-headed GWR Hall Class 4-6-0 locos 4965 "Rood Ashton Hall" and 4953 "Pitchford Hall" - typically the sun went behind the clouds as they raced through Leamington Spa on the outward journey
28/04/2007Loughborough Central Depot, Great Central Railway (21 images)
A selection of photos taken during a visit to the Loughborough Central depot during the Great Central Railway Diesel Gala - a variety of steam locos to be seen in differing states of repair
28/04/2007Great Central Railway - Diesel Gala (24 images)
Fine weather was the order of the day when I visited the Great Central Railway for their latest Diesel Gala - a well-supported event despite the late withdrawal of a couple of star attractions
01/04/2007Winchcombe (17 images)
A number of photos taken of Winchcombe Station on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, and also some views taken in the yard - all those involved in the construction and preservation of this station are to be heartily congratulated. The station at Monmouth Troy in South Wales, closed in 1964, was demolished brick by brick, transported and re-assembled to create Winchcombe Station
01/04/2007Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Diesel Gala (26 images)
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway held a Diesel Gala on 30/31 March and 1 April 2007, and on the Sunday in particular it was blessed with good weather. The afternoon triple-headed Class 37 train became a double-header after 47105 failed to restart following a refuelling stop and 37219 took over its roster
24/03/20071960s Experience, Great Central Railway (11 images)
A short visit, on a bitterly cold and grey March Saturday, to Quorn & Woodhouse on the Great Central Railway, who were holding a "1960s Experience" weekend
17/03/20076024 "King Edward I" at Leamington Spa (2 images)
Vintage Trains ran a "King Circular" Railtour from Solihull and Dorridge to Didcot, with the return journey via Swindon, Gloucester and Worcester. Haulage was GWR King Class 4-6-0 6024 "King Edward I" - here's a couple of views of the train as it passed through Leamington Spa on its outward journey (apologies for poor quality)
10/03/2007Severn Valley Railway - Branch Line Gala (12 images)
The Severn Valley Railway held a Branch Line Gala over the weekend of the 10/11 March 2007, and I took the opportunity of a Day Rover ticket to enjoy the delights of the event - perhaps not the best idea for photos but enjoyable nevertheless, especially to see ex-SDJR 2-8-0 No 88 in its blue livery
06/03/2007Liverpool Exchange Station (23 images)
Opened in 1850 as Tithebarn Street Station, and rebuilt and renamed in 1888, Liverpool's Exchange Station was the terminus for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. It closed in 1977, and demolished over the next few years, with the exception of the frontage, which has now been incorporated into Mercury Court, a modern office block. Few vestiges of the station now remain
17/02/2007Northern MetroTrain Class 333s (4 images)
Photos of a couple of Northern Rail Class 333 EMUs at Bradford Forster Square Station - these German-built trains carry the West Yorkshire MetroTrain livery
17/02/2007
to 18/02/2007
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Steam Gala in monochrome (16 images)
Monochrome images from some of my photographs taken at the Steam Gala held by the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway over the weekend of 17/18 February 2007
17/02/2007
to 18/02/2007
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Steam Gala Weekend (37 images)
A first visit to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway started inauspiciously on the Friday afternoon when the rain poured down, but thankfully there was a big improvement for the Gala weekend with plenty of good sunshine - much appreciation to Mike Snow for allowing me to join his gang on the Saturday and use his knowledge of the line and to Messrs Hanley and Burrows for their friendship and patience!
15/02/20071Z14 Serco Test Train (4 images)
DRS 37s 37607 and 37608 top'n'tailed a Serco Test Train from Ilford to Derby today, and I managed a view as it passed through Rearsby, Leicestershire
07/02/2007Cathiron - first time this year (8 images)
With pleasant February sunshine around, this was an ideal opportunity for a quick lunchtime visit, the first of the year, to Cathiron - interested to see any progress with the fourth line since my last visit (not too much progress by the look of it)
27/01/2007Great Central Railway - Winter Gala 2007 (24 images)
A visit from LNWR "Super D" 49395 was the highlight of the Great Central Railway's 2007 Winter Gala, which also paid tribute to Driver John Axon GC
Photos taken at the TPO Postal Museum at Rothley can be viewed at http://postandtelephoneboxes.fotopic.net/c1196638.html
21/01/2007
to 25/01/2007
Lines around Coventry 2 (9 images)
Few remnants of a loop line between Humber Road Junction (on the Rugby-Coventry line) and Three Spires Junction (on the Coventry-Nuneaton line), closed in 1981, are still visible
21/01/2007
to 25/01/2007
Lines around Coventry 1 (22 images)
A look at part of the former L&NWR line from Coventry to Nuneaton, originally opened on 2 September 1850 - views of the elevated section in central Coventry ; Coundon Road ; the site of former stations at Daimler Halt and Foleshill ; Courtaulds works lines ; Three Spires Junction
30/12/2006Wet & Windy Winchcombe (9 images)
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway held its Christmas Cracker Steam Gala on 30/31 December 2006 - unfortunately, on 30th I found the weather conditions at Winchcombe not to my liking and my visit was abandoned after a short stay
16/12/2006York Yuletide Express (4 images)
The Railway Touring Company ran its "York Yuletide Express" Railtour on 16 Dec 2006 from St Albans to York. LNER A4 60009 "Union of South Africa" was a late replacement for the non-available BR 71000 "Duke of Gloucester". Photos captured in brilliant sunshine at East Goscote, Leicestershire
26/11/2006The Battlefield Line (13 images)
Preserved LNER B1 1306 (61306) appeared at The Battlefield Line on loan to run a series of "Santa Specials" - the locomotive carries the name "Mayflower", which in actual service was carried by 61379. On a fine sunny day, it was very disappointing to find the loco "wrong way" for photos
18/11/2006The Capital Express (4 images)
GWR King Class 6024 "King Edward I" headed The Capital Express railtour from Minehead to London Paddington - here are my photos taken at Theale
18/11/2006Great Western Saturday (19 images)
Having decided to see The Capital Express at Theale, it seemed opportune to visit the ex-Western Region lines in the area while there was some Autumn sunshine
07/10/2006Great Central Railway - Autumn Gala (78 images)
The website said "Steam Railway Gala", so there was a lot of disquiet to find that, of the 4 steam locos in action, 3 were facing north, the "wrong-way-round" for good photography - note the £1 timetable called it "Autumn Gala", perhaps recognising that with 3 diesel locos and a DMU, it wasn't really a Steam Gala after all! Thanks to Messrs Hanley and Burrows for the good company
24/09/2006Severn Valley Railway - Steam Gala (37 images)
Highlight for me was the chance to see the ex-LMS "Princess" and "Duchess", and after the heavy early morning rain, it turned into quite a hot and sunny day, and well supported
10/09/2006The Shakespeare Express (21 images)
The Shakespeare Express has run regularly on summer Sundays between Birmingham Snow Hill and Stratford-upon-Avon, two round trips each week. I made two visits to Stratford to see each of its latest trips behind "Rood Ashton Hall"
29/08/2006Cathiron (3 images)
A quick lunchtime visit to Cathiron caught sight of a Class 40 running light engine
28/08/2006The Rutland Explorer (5 images)
"Rood Ashton Hall", in addition to its Sunday Shakespeare Express trips, headed "The Rutland Explorer" from Tyseley to Kettering on Bank Holiday Monday - I caught up with it in Leicestershire at Frisby-on-the-Wreake
19/08/2006The Blue Pullman (3 images)
Disappointing weather conditions at Hatton North Junction, where I sought some photos of "The Blue Pullman" returning from Stratford-upon-Avon
11/08/2006Barrow Hill Railway Centre (13 images)
Here's a selection of photos taken around the Barrow Hill site, following the Deltic photoshoot
11/08/2006"Deltic Tribute" Photo Shoot - Barrow Hill Railway Centre (25 images)
Barrow Hill was the location for a weekend "Doncaster Works - A Deltic Tribute" event, and on the Friday evening prior, a photoshoot was arranged where the six remaining Deltics were on view
29/07/2006Switzerland (56 images)
Holiday time again - this year, Switzerland, with their mixture of National Railways and Regional Bahnen - plus, a steam loco preservation depot at Interlaken
15/07/2006Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (39 images)
Another visit to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - not an event day, but the attraction of Merchant Navy Class "Canadian Pacific", allied to some summer sunshire
08/07/2006The Ebor Express (2 images)
Another steam railtour, this time "The Ebor Express" from Tyseley to York, behind King Arthur Class "Sir Lamiel" - location was Hinds Crossing, near Whetstone, Leicestershire
22/06/2006Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and Furness Railway Trust (28 images)
A very wet day when I visited Haverthwaite, but very interesting to see their collection of locos, including the oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive in Britain
17/06/2006
to 23/06/2006
Settle Carlisle Railway (51 images)
A selection of photos taken during a week's break in Cumbria - unfortunately not with the best weather conditions
17/06/2006
to 19/06/2006
West Coast Main Line, Cumbria (14 images)
During my week's break in Cumbria, I made several visits to the West Coast Main Line, to see, amongst others, "The Citadel Express" and "The Orcadian" Railtours, involving a Duchess and two Hoovers (with four names and numbers, for some reason !)
07/06/2006
to 09/06/2006
Cathiron / Rugby (19 images)
More time spent at Cathiron where work is underway to prepare for the 4th track to be reinstated
28/05/2006
to 04/06/2006
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Centenary Festival (45 images)
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway held a 9-day "Centenary Festival" to celebrate not only 100 years of the Stratford-on-Avon - Cheltenham Line but the the preserved railway's own 25 years
21/05/2006Big 4 Festival, Great Central Railway (17 images)
A rain-sodden gala at the GCR but well worth the soaking for the appearances of Green Arrow and Sir Lamiel
12/05/2006Great Central Railway - Diesel Gala and Shed visit (20 images)
Another visit to Loughborough, on Diesel Gala day but hoping for a look at some new steam visitors
09/05/2006
to 12/05/2006
Cathiron (15 images)
Finally some decent periods of sunshine encouraged visits to Cathiron
15/04/2006Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden (29 images)
The Kent & East Sussex Railway runs from Tenterden to Bodiam, and here are a selection of photos taken during a visit to the former
05/04/2006Cathiron (1 images)
A quick evening dash to catch the Royal Mail units at Cathiron, hauled by a Class 87 Electric loco
31/03/2006The Chiltern Centenary (ECS) (14 images)
LMS 8F 2-8-0 48151 and Jubilee 5690 "Leander" (top 'n' tail) hauled ECS from Tyseley to London Marylebone - a selection of photos taken at Leamington Spa of this and other movements
25/03/2006Coventry (1 images)
Arriving at Coventry station en route for Liverpool Lime Street and Anfield, I was well pleased to catch a photo of a Class 86-hauled freight movement passing through
05/03/2006Great Central Railway, Loughborough (19 images)
Took advantage of some winter sunshine to visit Loughborough Central - not a great deal of activity, just a normal Sunday (apart from the weather)
14/02/2006Bidston Station, Wirral (9 images)
A short visit during an unexpected break in the clouds to Bidston Station on Merseyside
28/01/2006Great Central Railway - Winter Gala 2006 (13 images)
This year's gala was blessed with good weather, despite frozen points early morning and the non-appearance of 80105
23/12/2005Cathiron (7 images)
Broke up early for the Christmas hols, so headed to Cathiron for a hour or so - much cloud, then late patchy sun
17/12/2005Frisby-on-the-Wreake (4 images)
Running an hour late with "The Yorkshireman" from Hendon to York, 60009 "Union of South Africa" pleased us all at Frisby-on-the-Wreake by hiding behind its own smoke !
11/12/2005Great Central Railway in Leicester (17 images)
A visit to Leicester to seek out some remains of the route of the Great Central Railway through the city
11/12/2005GWR 2-6-2 Prairie Tank 4141 at Great Central Railway (7 images)
Photos of 4141 taken on a brilliantly sunny winters day at Loughborough Central as it prepared to haul one of "Santa's Specials"
26/11/2005Germany 2002 (11 images)
A family holiday in 2002 took us to Germany, and here are some scans of rail photos taken during our visit
26/11/2005The Western Yorkian (4 images)
"The Western Yorkian" Railtour from West Ruislip to York ran today, and I joined a small throng on an overcast morning to see it cross Burbage Common, near Hinckley in Leicestershire
20/11/2005Northampton & Lamport Railway (20 images)
"Winter Warmer" Diesel Gala Day was held under brilliant sunshine and blue skies, despite thick fog and heavy frost in the surrounding areas
09/11/2005A day (or most of it) at Cathiron (20 images)
A day's leave from work so I spent most of the daylight hours at Cathiron, and here's what I saw (excluding most of the endless stream of Pendolinos)
05/11/2005The Capital Crusader and Sparrowhawk (2 images)
Headed to Barrow-upon-Soar to catch sight of "The Capital Crusader" railtour headed by Class 40 40145 - on the way home diverted via Rothley just in time to see Brush 4 D1705 "Sparrowhawk" arrive
22/10/2005The Cathedrals Express (1 images)
A quick trip into Warwickshire to catch a glimpse of "The Cathedrals Express" Railtour which ran Alton-Kensington-High Wycombe-Stratford and return, hauled by LNER A4 60009 "Union of South Africa"
14/10/2005Severn Valley Railway - Diesel Gala (18 images)
My first visit to the Severn Valley Railway was most enjoyable despite the lack of sun - and the short delay when D1015 failed between Highley and Bewdley
09/10/2005Great Central Railway - Autumn Gala (16 images)
Highlight of the Autumn Gala was the appearance of BR Standard 5 4-6-0 73129 - my first sighting for probably 40 years
18/09/2005Liverpool Lime Street (1 images)
Passed through Lime Street station after the Reds' 0-0 draw with the Mancs at Anfield and found this Pendolino drag
09/09/2005Crewe Works Open Weekend - Preview Day (73 images)
The preview evening before "The Great Gathering" - pity not all the expected locos appeared, but still a wonderful sight to see the LMS steam engines back on home ground
09/09/2005Crewe (33 images)
A couple of hours on Crewe Station, prior to the preview evening at Crewe Works, produced a good variety of traffic, including some arrivals for "The Great Gathering"
29/08/2005Bank Holiday out and about (13 images)
Headed for the WCML near Lichfield to catch LMS Jubilee "Leander" on "The Blackpool Belle" Railtour, then over to North Staffs Junction and to Water Orton on the way home
19/08/2005Cathiron (3 images)
A fleeting visit to the old favourite spot at Cathiron, north of Rugby
17/08/2005Canley (5 images)
Thanks for the "gen", I was able to catch sight of the one-liveried Brush 4 47818 hauling ECS from Derby to Norwich at Canley (no longer Canley Halt, and where's the level crossing gone?) - also first shots of the Class 350 "Desiros"
12/07/2005
to 27/07/2005
Germany and Austria (25 images)
Holiday time, to Austria - here's a small selection of rail photos in Austria and Germany
02/07/2005DPS Mainline Tour - Preston-Salisbury & return (4 images)
02/07/2005Cathedrals Express (1 images)
30/06/2005Cathiron - June 2005 (21 images)
A variety of traffic through Cathiron during the month
28/06/2005Rugby (8 images)
A short visit to Rugby Station produced this small selection of photos
26/06/2005Melton Mowbray Shuttles (3 images)
18/06/2005Birmingham New Street (2 images)
A couple of shots taken at Birmingham New Street, including the Class 37 "Snowdonia I" railtour, due to go to Pwllheli, which ended up in Blackpool !
18/06/2005Cardiff and Rhymney Valley Line (17 images)
A trip by Central Trains (after a cancelled service at Birmingham New Street) took me to Cardiff Central, for a trip along the Rhymney Valley line - in top sunshine
17/06/2005Shustoke (3 images)
A dull afternoon for a short visit to Shustoke Reservoir and the adjoining railway line
04/06/2005Rugby (4 images)
Not much happened whilst I called in at Rugby Station !
31/05/2005Cathiron - May 2005 (17 images)
A varied selection of traffic through Cathiron in Warwickshire during the month
28/05/2005Hatton Bank (5 images)
In gleaming condition, LMS Black 5 45305 headed a Birmingham Snow Hill to Didcot and return railtour, pictured on both legs of its journey at Hatton Bank
24/05/2005Coventry (2 images)
A quick dash to Coventry Station where Class 87 87002 "The AC Locomotive Group" was due on a Euston-Wolverhampton service
22/05/2005Churnet Valley Railway - Diesel Gala (16 images)
My first (and hopefully not last) visit to the Churnet Valley Railway for their Diesel Gala - a most picturesque part of the country
14/05/2005Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Steam Gala (5 images)
A small selection of photos taken at the Steam Gala held on The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
07/05/2005West Somerset Railway - Diesel Gala (36 images)
Although the weather could have been a lot better, it was an enjoyable first visit to the West Somerset Railway for their Diesel Gala
23/04/2005Great Central Railway, Loughborough Central (4 images)
Loughborough Central was the destination for a short visit to The Great Central Railway
23/04/2005The Battlefield Line (5 images)
I called in at The Battlefield Line in Leicestershire, where a number of mainline locos were in store
23/04/2005Daw Mill and Nuneaton Drag (2 images)
A visit to Daw Mill saw class 87 87019 "Association of Community Rail Partnerships" being dragged from Birmingham New Street to Nuneaton - and a dash to Nuneaton found the train held just south of the station, just waiting to be photographed!
10/04/2005Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Diesel Gala (13 images)
I enjoyed my first visit to The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the highlight of which was to see a Class 14 for the first time in many, many years
28/03/2005Llangollen Railway (10 images)
Heading home after a short break in North Wales, we called in at Llangollen and took a short trip to Carrog and back
26/03/2005Snowdon Railway (22 images)
Highlight of our visit to North Wales was a trip on the Snowdon Railway - unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, trains were terminating at Clogwyn, short of the summit - but we were still able to enjoy some good views
12/03/2005Leamington Spa (4 images)
The main purpose of this short visit to Leamington Spa Station was to see the "Aggregated Syphons" railtour from Derby to Ardingly, headed by Class 37 37427 "Bont Y Bermo"
31/01/2005Great Central Railway - Jan 2005 (25 images)
A selection of photographs taken at The Great Central Railway during their Winter Gala
30/12/2004The Thames-Avon Express (1 images)
29/12/2004Tyseley-Stratford & return Excursion (1 images)
08/12/2004The Cathedrals Express (loco movement) (1 images)
18/09/2004Great Central Railway Diesel Gala (5 images)
A small selection of photographs taken at The Great Central Railway's Diesel Gala, where the weather was very disappointing
26/02/2004Crewe (9 images)
A few photos taken during a short visit to Crewe Station
06/12/2003London Victoria (3 images)
A visit London Victoria was rewarded with a sighting of "Flying Scotsman"
13/09/2003France (14 images)
A short break by Eurostar and TGV to Avignon allowed some French Railway photos
27/08/2003Warrington Bank Quay (11 images)
Heading for Anfield for a midweek fixture v Tottenham Hotspur, I called into Warrington Bank Quay for a short stay
21/06/2003Rugby and Crewe (17 images)
A trip from Rugby to Crewe to see "Princess Elizabeth" in steam ahead of "The Irish Mail"
06/06/2003Cathiron (11 images)
A very first photo visit to Cathiron, north of Rugby, on the WCML - and a variety of traffic to enjoy, as well as "The Merseyside Express" hauled by 6201 "Princess Elizabeth"
16/04/1982
to 28/04/1982
Black & White Scans - Around the East Midlands (28 images)
A further selection of black and white scans from around the Midlands, featuring Newton Harcourt, Leicester, Ratcliffe on Soar, Wellingborough and Narborough
14/04/1982
to 26/04/1982
Black & White Scans - Around the West Midlands (21 images)
Locations include Daw Mill, Kingsbury, Water Orton and Easenhall amongst this selection of scans from 1982 (notice the four lines on the WCML at Easenhall in these photos) - also Coventry and Nuneaton
07/11/1981Black & White Scans - Reading Station (11 images)
Another selection of Black & White scans from 1981 showing a variety of traffic, diesel and electric, at Reading
22/09/1981Black & White Scans - Oxford (3 images)
A few shots taken on a visit to Oxford
21/09/1981
to 25/09/1981
Black & White Scans - West Midlands (30 images)
A collection of scans of black and white negatives taken around the West Midlands in 1981 - locations around Birmingham and at Shrewsbury, Tamworth and Leamington are included
21/09/1981
to 25/09/1981
Black & White Scans - East Midlands (30 images)
A few days around the East Midlands - this collection of black & white scans features Hinckley, Leicester, Derby, Nottingham Midland and Sheffield
17/07/1981Black & White Scans - Peterborough (17 images)
A day trip to Peterborough - scans of some black & white photos
11/07/1981
to 14/07/1981
Black & White Scans - West Midlands (11 images)
A few more scans from the West Midlands, featuring Saltley, Birmingham New Street, Coventry and Easenhall
27/06/1981Black & White Scans - Scotland (18 images)
Black & White scans of photos taken in 1981 on a visit to Scotland - locations include Polmadie, Millerhill, Motherwell and Eastfield
29/05/1981Black & White Scans - East Midlands (3 images)
Some more scans of black & white photos - featuring Coalville Mantle Lane and Buxton
29/05/1981
to 16/07/1981
Black & White Scans - The Woodhead route (8 images)
Memories of the long-closed Woodhead route between Yorkshire and Manchester - I wish I'd had the opportunity for more photos along this line to show the scenery as well as the railway
24/05/1981
to 26/05/1981
Black & White Scans - East Midlands Deltic-hunt (8 images)
Scans from Deltic-chasing visits to Peterborough, Spalding and Offord Cluny
23/05/1981Black & White Scans - Saltley MPD (3 images)
A fleeting visit to Saltley MPD allowed a few black & white photos, scanned here
11/04/1981Black & White Scans - London (17 images)
Back in 1981 I took part in a tour of various Depots in the London area - here is a selection of black and white scans from photos taken during the visit, which took in Stratford, Old Oak Common, Willesden, Clapham Junction and Hither Green
24/03/1981
to 25/03/1981
Black & White Scans - East Midlands (4 images)
Scans of black & white photos taken on visits to Leicester and Peterborough
23/03/1981
to 25/03/1981
Black & White Scans - South Yorkshire area (21 images)
Still more black and white scans taken from the 1981 - this time taken at Sheffield, Doncaster, Retford and other parts of South Yorkshire and surrounding areas
22/03/1981Black & White Scans - Swindon Works (20 images)
Memories of a visit to Swindon Works in 1981 here - a graveyard for so many, although a few have survived - including D1015
21/02/1981Black & White Scans - Retford and York (9 images)
A few scans from a visit to Retford and York
21/02/1981Black & White Scans - Birmingham New Street (2 images)
A couple of scans taken from photos at Birmingham New Street
05/10/1980Black & White Scans - Doncaster Works (14 images)
After Barrow Hill, it was off to Doncaster Works - here's some more black and white scans
05/10/1980Black & White Scans - Barrow Hill Open Day (14 images)
A quick look at scans of some photos taken during a visit to Barrow Hill MPD in 1980, as part of the NREA "Doncaster Double" Railtour
31/08/1980S R Maunsell S15 841 at Pickering Station (6 images)
Colour scans of this former Southern Railway locomotive, taken at Pickering Station, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, in August 1980
25/10/1979
to 10/11/1979
Black & White Scans - Crewe Station (14 images)
This selection of black and white scans dates from 1979 - Crewe was a second home to me as my father was born there and many of my relatives worked on the railways in the 19th and 20th centuries
22/09/1979Colour Scans - Reading Station (10 images)
A selection of scans of colour negatives of shots taken at Reading Station in September 1979
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