Class 25's and much more http://D7606.fotopic.net/ 112 rows en-gb 60 East Lancs Types 2 & 3 Theme Day - 7th November 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1777759.html Photos from the ELR Types 2 and 3 theme day, featuring 37901 on a demonstration freight train, D5054, double headers 37109 and 37418 plus "Wesmek" D7076. Saturday 7 November 2009: Photos from the ELR Types 2 and 3 theme day, featuring 37901 on a demonstration freight train, D5054, double headers 37109 and 37418 plus "Wesmek" D7076.

37901 with freight 4G61 11:30 Bury to Rawtenstall at Burrs 37901 with freight 4G61 11:30 Bury to Rawtenstall at Burrs D5054 on the rear of the 11:30hrs service from Rawtenstall at Burrs 37109 and 37418 pass Burrs Country Park with the 12:20hrs service from Bury 37901 passes Burrs with 4J64 a demonstration freight train from Rawtenstall to Bury - 11th November 2009

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]]> Sat Nov 7 2009 East Lancs Autumn Diesel Event - October 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1768830.html Some pictures from the Autumn diesel event at the East Lancs Railway including the new arrival 50008 and D1501 not quite ready for its debut appearance in two tone green livery. Other locos that featured were Class 37's 37109, 37901 and 37418, Class 24 D5054, Wesmek D7076, 20087, 40145 and Deltic 55022 plus the East Lancs Class 122 and 101 DMU's Friday 16 October 2009: Some pictures from the Autumn diesel event at the East Lancs Railway including the new arrival 50008 and D1501 not quite ready for its debut appearance in two tone green livery. Other locos that featured were Class 37's 37109, 37901 and 37418, Class 24 D5054, Wesmek D7076, 20087, 40145 and Deltic 55022 plus the East Lancs Class 122 and 101 DMU's

55022 and new arrival 50008 in the station at Bury Bolton Street - 16th October 2009 55022 and new arrival 50008 in the station at Bury Bolton Street - 16th October 2009 Not quite ready for the diesel event but progress is now being made on 47402 to its new look as D1501 - 16th October 2009 D9531 with its restoration work still in progress in the shed at Castlecroft Bury - 16th October 2009 D1501 at Castlecroft Bury - 16th October 2009 D1501 at Castlecroft Bury - 16th October 2009 The cab of D1501 with its new green livery now applied to the roof at Castlecroft Bury - 16th October 2009 37418 at Burrs with the first departure from Bury on the morning of the Autumn diesel event - 17th October 2009 50008 on the rear of the 09:00hrs from Bury to Ramsbottom at Burrs - 17th October 2009 D5054 at Burrs with the 09:20hrs from Bury - 17th October 2009 50008 on its first run out since arriving on the East Lancs Railway, seen here between Summerseat and Burrs with the 09:37hrs service from Ramsbottom - 17th October 2009 55022 passes Burrs Country Park with the 10:10hrs from Bury to Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 55022 passes Burrs Country Park with the 10:10hrs from Bury to Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 D5054 at Burrs with the 10:06hrs service from Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 Class 122 DMU 55001 with the 10:44hrs service from Bury to Ramsbottom - 17th October 2009 37109 and 37418 at Burrs with the 11:00hrs from Bury to Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 37109 and 37418 at Burrs with the 11:00hrs from Bury to Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 55022 at Burrs Cutting with the 10:56hrs service from Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 DMU Class 101 56352 51192 at Burrs Cutting with the shuttle service from Ramsbottom - 17th October 2009 D7076 and D5054 at Burrs with the 11:50hrs from Bury to Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 D7076 and D5054 at Burrs with the 11:50hrs from Bury to Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 37109 at Little Burrs with the 11:46hrs from Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 37418 at Little Burrs - 17th October 2009 40145 at Rawtenstall during the Autumn Diesel Event - 17th October 2009 40145 runs round at Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 40145 at Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 40145 with the 13:36hrs service for Heywood - 17th October 2009 40145 at Bury Bolton Street with the 14;16hrs departure for Heywood D5054 under the signal gantry at Bury Bolton Street Station - 17th October 2009 Class 24 D5054 at Bury Bolton Street Station - 17th October 2009 50008 at Burrs with the 14:26hrs service from Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 50008 at Burrs with the 14:26hrs service from Rawtenstall - 17th October 2009 D7076 and D5054 depart from Irwell Vale with the 12:50hrs service from Bury - 18th October 2009 D7076 departs Irwell Vale form Bury - 18th October 2009 D5054 departing from Irwell Vale on the rear of the 13:36hrs service from Rawtenstall - 18th October 2009 20087 vice the class 50 at Irwell Vale with the 13:40hrs from Bury - 18th October 2009 20087 at Irwell Vale with the 13:40hrs from Bury - 18th October 2009 Class 101 56352 and 51192 in the sidings at Ramsbottom - 18th October 2009 20087 passes DMU 56352 at Ramsbottom - 18th October 2009 37418 and 40145 depart from Ramsbottom with the 14:30hrs service from Bury to Rawtenstall - 18th October 2009 Class 122 Bubble car W55001 leaves the sidings at Ramsbottom to form the shuttle service to Bury - 18th October 2009

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]]> Fri Oct 16 2009 The last days of the Oldham Loop - 3rd October 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1763695.html Some pictures from the last day of the Oldham Loop line before its closure, featuring Oldham and Shaw Signal Boxes and 37706 on a Spitfire Railtours charter train that was the last ever loco hauled train around the Oldham loop line before its closure.... Saturday 3 October 2009: Some pictures from the last day of the Oldham Loop line before its closure, featuring Oldham and Shaw Signal Boxes and 37706 on a Spitfire Railtours charter train that was the last ever loco hauled train around the Oldham loop line before its closure....

The diagram and frame at Shaw Signal Box The Signalling diagram at Shaw signal box Shaw Station Signal Box with Shaw and Crompton station in the foreground Shaw Station Signal Box with Briar Mill in the foreground Signaller John Halstead working the last turn at Oldham Signal Box - 3rd October 2009 Oldham Signal Box on its final day only hours before its closure The steps leading up to Oldham Signal Box, only a few hours to go before the Signaller descends the steps for the very last time - 3rd October 2009 What is left of the signalling frame at Oldham Mumps Signal Box The signalling panel at Oldham Signal Box The signalling panel at Oldham Signal Box Odham Mumps Station with a 142 bound for Shaw in the foreground - 3rd October 2009 Oldham Mumps Station looking very tired on its last day before closure - 3rd October 2009 The subway leading onto the station at Oldham Mumps - 3rd October 2009 Poster at Oldham Mumps showing the stations which will close on the 3rd Octboer 2009 Only hours left and the signs showing which platform to board trains will soon be no more - 3rd October 2009 A deserted Oldham Mumps Station only hours before its closure - 3rd October 2009 The deserted platforms at Oldham Mumps on the evening before their closure - 3rd October 2009 142041 with a Shaw to Manchester Victoria service at Oldham Mumps - 3rd October 2009 156466 at Oldham Mumps with the 1721hrs Shaw to Manchester Victoria service - 3rd october 2009 156466 at Manchester Victoria ready to depart for Rochdale via the Oldham Loop - 3rd October 2009 Northern Trains headboard on a class 156 DMU on the last day of trains around the Oldham Loop line - 3rd October 2009 156466 named Gracie Fields on the last day of trains on the Oldham Loop line, seen here with its replacement a Metrolink tram - 3rd October 2009 45231 at Manchester Victoria on 1Z31 Spitfire Railtour, ready for its 45231 at Manchester Victoria on 1Z31 Spitfire Railtour, ready for its 37706 with 1Z31, the last loco hauled train to travel the Oldham Loop line before its closure, seen here at Manchester Victoria - 3rd October 2009 37706 with 1Z31, the last loco hauled train to travel the Oldham Loop line before its closure, seen here at Manchester Victoria - 3rd October 2009 37706 with 1Z31, the last loco hauled train to travel the Oldham Loop line before its closure, seen here at Manchester Victoria - 3rd October 2009 37706 after its journey around the Oldham Loop line at Manchester Victoria - 3rd October 2009 156466 at Manchester Victoria - 3rd October 2009 156466 ready to form the last train around the Oldham Loop - 3rd October 2009 The departure board at Manchester Victoria showing some of the last services to Rochdale via the Oldham Loop - 3rd October 2009

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]]> Sat Oct 3 2009 East Lancs Railway - September 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1751408.html A selection of photos from September on the East Lancs Railway including 37109 and 37418, 45135 and 47402 undergoing its renovation and re-paint to D1501 in BR green livery. Sunday 6 September 2009: A selection of photos from September on the East Lancs Railway including 37109 and 37418, 45135 and 47402 undergoing its renovation and re-paint to D1501 in BR green livery.

37418 with Peel Tower in the foreground, pictured here at Burrs near Bury - 6th September 2009 37418 at Burrs near Bury - 6th September 2009 37109 at Burrs on the 16:10hrs service from Heywood to Rawtenstall - 6th September 2009 47402 now with its prep work almost finished and grey undercoat now applied to its bodysides, BR green paint to follow ! - 6th September 2009 47402 and 08944 in the shed at Castlecroft - 6th September 2009 45135 following a clean up at Castlecroft shed, Bury - 6th September 2009 45135 following a clean up at Castlecroft shed, Bury - 6th September 2009 37109 vice the Hymek that wouldn't start leaves Irwell Vale with the 09:50hrs service from Bury - 12th September 2009 37109 departs from Irwell Vale with the 09:50hrs service from Bury to Rawtenstall - 12th September 2009 37109 departs from Irwell Vale with the 10:40hrs service from Rawtenstall to Heywood - 12th September 2009 No 15 Earl David at Burrs with the 14:20hrs service from Heywood - 13th September 2009 No 15 Earl David with the 15:20hrs service from Heywood to Rawtenstall, seen here at Burrs near Bury - 13th September 2009 37418 at Burrs cutting with the 15:40hrs service from Rawtenstall to Heywood - 13th September 2009 37418 at Burrs cutting with the 15:40hrs service from Rawtenstall to Heywood - 13th September 2009 37109 at Burrs with the 16:10hrs service from Heywood to Rawtenstall - 13th September 2009 37109 at Burrs with the 16:10hrs service from Heywood to Rawtenstall - 13th September 2009 D1501 (47402) with it front end now in grey undercoat ready for its top coat at Castlecroft - 16th September 2009 47402 in grey undercoat ready for its top coat and transformation to D1501 in two tone green livery with 08944 in the shed at Castlecroft - 16th September 2009 The cab of D1501, 47402 ready for its top coat of green livery at Castlecroft Shed Bury - 16th September 2009 D1501 with it new number ! during it repaint from 47402 to D1501 at Castlecroft shed - 16th September 2009 The WD-Simplex with D1501 and 45135 in the foreground - 16th September 2009 Class 24 D5054 and Hymek D7076 at the shed at Castlecroft - 16th September 2009 D5054 D7076 and 45135 at Castlecroft shed, Bury - 16th September 2009 D5054 and 45135 at Castlecroft, Bury - 16th Spetember 2009

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]]> Sun Sep 6 2009 East Lancs Railway - Bank Holiday Monday - 31st August 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1748361.html With a shortage of steam locomotives, three diesels were in charge of a cloudy Bank Holiday Monday on the East Lancs Railway. Locos working the three turns were : 37418, 40145 and 55022 Monday 31 August 2009: With a shortage of steam locomotives, three diesels were in charge of a cloudy Bank Holiday Monday on the East Lancs Railway. Locos working the three turns were : 37418, 40145 and 55022

40145 departs from Irwell Vale with the first train of the day from Bury (09:50hrs service) - 31st August 2009 40145 departs from Irwell Vale Station with the 10:40hrs from Rawtenstall - 31st August 2009 40145 departs from Irwell Vale Station with the 10:40hrs from Rawtenstall - 31st August 2009 55022 approaches Irwell Vale with the 10:20hrs from Heywood to Rawtenstall - 31st August 2009 55022 approaches Irwell Vale with the 11:30 from Rawtenstall - 31st August 2009 55022 approaches Irwell Vale with the 11:30 from Rawtenstall - 31st August 2009 37418 departs Irwell Vale with the 11:10hrs from Heywood - 31st August 2009 37418 departs Irwell Vale with the 11:10hrs from Heywood - 31st August 2009 55022 at Heap Bridge with the 12:40hrs from Heywood - 31st August 2009 55022 goes over the Roch Viaduct near to Bury - 31st August 2009 37418 at Roch Viaduct near Bury with the 12:20 from Rawtenstall to Heywood - 31st August 2009 37418 travels over Roch Viaduct near to Bury with the 13:40hrs from Heywood - 31st August 2009 40145 travels over Roch Viaduct with the 13:55hrs service from Bury to Heywood - 31st August 2009 40145 approaches the 40145 about to pass over the metrolink line at Bury - 31st August 2009 55022 comes over the Bury 55022 comes over the Bury

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]]> Mon Aug 31 2009 East Lancs Railway - 22nd August 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1744184.html With only one steam locomotive available for Saturday's timetable 37109 stepped in for the day. So with the sun out and 37418 booked out for the day it was a good day to be out on the East Lancs Railway. Saturday 22 August 2009: With only one steam locomotive available for Saturday's timetable 37109 stepped in for the day. So with the sun out and 37418 booked out for the day it was a good day to be out on the East Lancs Railway.

37109 at Burrs crossing with the 14:20hrs service from Heywood to Rawtenstall - 22nd August 2009 37109 at Burrs with the 14:20hrs service from Heywood to Rawtenstall - 22nd August 2009 37109 passes through Burrs cutting with the 15:40hrs service from Rawtenstall to Heywood 37109 at Heap Bridge on the 09:50hrs from Rawtenstall to Heywood - 22nd August 2009 37109 at Heap Bridge on the 09:50hrs from Rawtenstall to Heywood - 22nd August 2009 37109 at Heap Bridge with the 12:00hrs service from Heywood to Rawtenstall - 22nd August 2009 37109 at Little Burrs near Bury with the 13:10hrs service from Rawtenstall to Heywood - 22nd August 2009 37418 at Burrs with the 13:40hrs service from Heywood to Rawtenstall - 22nd August 2009 37418 at Burrs with the 13:40hrs service from Heywood to Rawtenstall - 22nd August 2009 37418 at Burrs cutting returning from Rawtenstall - 22nd August 2009 37418 in the morning sun near to Heap Bridge - 22nd August 2009 37418 returning from Heywood with the 1110hrs service to Rawtenstall near to Heap Bridge - 22nd August 2009 37418 at Little Burrs with the 12:20hrs service from Rawtenstall to Heywood - 22nd August 2009

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]]> Sat Aug 22 2009 Farewell to the Oldham Loop http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1743282.html Featured here are various photos taken on the Oldham Loop line in Greater Manchester which is due to close on the 3rd October 2009 when the line will be handed over to Metrolink to begin a lengthy conversion of the line to become part of Manchester's tram network. Thursday 20 August 2009: Featured here are various photos taken on the Oldham Loop line in Greater Manchester which is due to close on the 3rd October 2009 when the line will be handed over to Metrolink to begin a lengthy conversion of the line to become part of Manchester's tram network.

Oldham Loop Closure October 3rd 2009 142013 at Oldham Werneth - 19th August 2009 142013 at Shaw and Crompton station with Briar Mill in the foreground - 19th August 2009 142013 departs Shaw - 19th August 2009 142013 Shaw level crossing - 19th August 2009 142013 at Shaw and Crompton station with Briar Mill in the foreground - 19th August 2009 142013 at Shaw and Crompton station with Briar Mill in the foreground - 19th August 2009 142013 at Shaw and Crompton station with Briar Mill in the foreground - 19th August 2009 142013 at Shaw and Crompton station with Briar Mill in the foreground - 19th August 2009 142014 with a Manchester Victoria service at Oldham Mumps - 19th August 2009 142014 approaches Oldham Mumps station - 19th August 2009 142014 approaches Oldham Mumps station - 19th August 2009 142014 at Oldham Mumps station - 19th August 2009 14014 departs Oldham Mumps station, note the nature reserve that was the former platform - 19th August 2009 142014 bound for its next stop at Derker just after leaving Oldham Mumps station 142014 at Shaw - 19th August 2009 142032 passes through Oldham Werneth Station - 19th August 2009 142032 at Shaw and Crompton Station - 19th August 2009 - 142054 and 150140 at Shaw and Crompton Station - 19th August 2009 142054 passes Shaw Station Signal Box as it arrives at Shaw and Crompton Station - 19th August 2009 142054 at Shaw and Crompton station - 19th August 2009 142057 bound for Manchester Victoria at Oldham Mumps Station - 19th August 2009 142057 at Oldham Mumps Station - 19th August 2009 142057 after departing from Oldham Mumps Station - 19th August 2009 142057 calls at Oldham Mumps Station - 19th August 2009 142057 at Oldham Mumps Station - 19th August 2009 142057 in the bay platform at Rochdale Station - 19th August 2009 142057 with the 1431hrs to Manchester Victoria via Oldham Mumps - 19th August 2009 142057 at Rochdale Station - 19th August 2009 144018 pauses at Castleton with a Leeds to Manchester Victoria service - 19th August 2009 144018 at a busy Rochdale station - 19th August 2009 144021 just after passing Castleton East Junction Signal Box - 19th August 2009 150140 and 150144 at the busy Shaw and Crompton station - 19th August 2009 150140 approaches Oldham Mumps station - 19th August 2009 150140 approaches Oldham Mumps station - 19th August 2009 150140 departs from Oldham Werneth station bound for Manchester Victoria - 19th August 2009 142057 passes 156452 as it arrives at Shaw and Crompton station - 19th August 2009 A farely rare site of a 156 on the Oldham Loop, 156452 arrives at Shaw and Crompton station - 19th August 2009 Not quite on the loop but this semaphore signal will remain for a little while yet, this being Castleton East Junction's Down starting signal - 19th August 2009 The Oldham Loop timetable A very tired looking Oldham Mumps Station - 19th August 2009 The Down platform at Oldham Mumps Station - 19th August 2009 Oldham Mumps Station The Tunnel at Oldham Werneth Station - 19th August 2009

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]]> Thu Aug 20 2009 East Lancs Railway - August 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1737936.html A few photos from the East Lancashire Railway including 37901 and 20087 on the Saturday diesel turn, S160 5197, 47324 Jinty, 40145, 45135, Class 14 D9531, Deltic 55022 and 47402 in the shed at Castlecroft undergoing a repaint into BR two-tone green livery. Saturday 8 August 2009: A few photos from the East Lancashire Railway including 37901 and 20087 on the Saturday diesel turn, S160 5197, 47324 Jinty, 40145, 45135, Class 14 D9531, Deltic 55022 and 47402 in the shed at Castlecroft undergoing a repaint into BR two-tone green livery.

08944 in the shed at Castlecroft, Bury - 19th August 2009 20087, 40145, 45135 and Class 03 D2062 at the shed at Casltecroft, Bury - 19th August 2009 20087 at Burrs, Bury with the 1540hrs from Rawtenstall to Heywood - 15th August 2009 20087 at Burrs, Bury with the 1540hrs from Rawtenstall to Heywood - 15th August 2009 J94 No 2183 at Burrs with the 15:20hrs service from Heywood to Rawtenstall -22nd August 2009 J94 No 2183 exits the tunnel at Bury with the midweek steam service to Rawtenstall - 19th August 2009 37901 with the 13:10 from Rawtenstall to Heywood, approaching Burrs Cutting - 8th August 2009 37901 with the 14:50 from Bury to Rawtenstall, here at Burrs Country Park - 8th August 2009 37901 with the 14:50 from Bury to Rawtenstall, here at Burrs Cutting - 8th August 2009 37901 with the 14:50 from Bury to Rawtenstall, here at Burrs Cutting - 8th August 2009 37901 at Burrs with the 15:40 from Rawtenstall - 8th August 2009 40145 and 20087 at Castlecroft shed, Bury - 19th August 2009 40145 and 55022 Castlecroft, Bury 45135 awaiting repairs at Castlecroft shed, Bury - 19th August 2009 Steam Locomotive 47324 Jinty at Burrs - 8th August 2009 Jinty, 47324 at Burrs Cutting with the 14:00 from Rawtenstall - 8th August 2009 47402 at Castlecroft Bury, work is now well underway to repaint the loco into D1501 in two tone green livery - 19th August 2009 47402 at Castlecroft Bury, work is progressing to repaint the loco into D1501 in two tone green livery - 19th August 2009 47402 at Castlecroft, Bury - 19th August 2009 47402 at Castlecroft, work is well underway to repaint the loco into two-tone green livery - 7th August 2009 A view of the side of 47402 showing body repairs and prepping work for its repaint into its original livery as D1501 - 19th August 2009 S160, 5197 at Burrs Cutting with the 13:40 from Heywood to Rawtenstall - 8th August 2009 55022 at Castlecroft Shed, Bury - 1st August 2009 Class 14 D9531, repairs on going in the shed at Castlecroft, Bury -19th August 2009

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]]> Sat Aug 8 2009 Class 25's - An Updated Collection http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1727930.html Some of my many photos of the Sulzer Class 25 locomotive. Some of these have not been published before and others have been modified to enhance there "poor" original quality when scanned from prints. Many thanks to Andy Salmon, John Bowler and Andy Hoare for the use of their photo, see my links for their own sites with lots of great photos. Saturday 18 July 2009: Some of my many photos of the Sulzer Class 25 locomotive. Some of these have not been published before and others have been modified to enhance there "poor" original quality when scanned from prints. Many thanks to Andy Salmon, John Bowler and Andy Hoare for the use of their photo, see my links for their own sites with lots of great photos.

25028 and 25318 both long term residents at BREL at Glasgow Works - 16th August 1986 25035 at Crewe Station - 17th October 1986 © Andrew Salmon 25057 and 25910 (25315) at Warrington Arpley - 10th March 1987 © Andrew Salmon 25057 and 25145 approach Watford Junction with 8L90 a ballast train during emergency engineering work at Watford North Junction - 19th May 1985 25059 and 25058 in the bay platforms at Manchester Victoria - 25th October 1986 © Andrew Salmon 25062 at Derby Works - 28th April 1984 25064 and 40118 at Crewe Diesel Depot - 23rd February 1986 The first preserved class 25, 25067 with D1015 at Swindon Works - 18th June 1985 25139 at Swindon BREL Works awaiting the cutters torch - 4th May 1985 25145 in the morning mist at Watford Yard - 25th May 1985 25145 and 25057 with 8L90 at Watford Junction 19th May 1985 25151 at Toton in the 25151 at Toton in the 25173 at Manchester Victoria - 1st August 1985 © Andrew Salmon 25190 at Watford Junction with 8T78 - 8th May 1985 25190 with ex LNWR ambulance coach at Watford Junction - 26th July 1986 25205 at Bescot TMD - 15th February 1986 25209 at Toton Yard - 29th June 1986 25209 45074 25032 and 45069 on the scapline in Toton Yard - 11th October 1986 25212 on the parcels platform at Preston - 29th December 1983 © Andrew Salmon 25212 on the parcels platform at Preston - 29th December 1983 © Andrew Salmon 25214 and 46028 both withdrawn at Doncaster Works - 7th July 1985 25220 and 45045 both withdrawn at BREL Derby - 28th April 1984 25221 at Warrington Bank Quay - 3rd August 1983 © Andrew Salmon 25226 withdrawn at Crewe Diesel Depot - 4th August 1985 25231 and 25259 (left) head up the long line of scrap locos at Crewe Diesel Depot - 11th May 1986 25237 awaiting its fate at Doncaster BREL Works - 20th April 1986 25243 at Northwich - 27th July 1983 © Andrew Salmon 25256 (D7606) at Warrington Bank Quay - 11th October 1983 © Andrew Salmon 25259 at Manchester Victoria's exchange platforms - 25th April 1986 © Andrew Salmon 25258 at Bletchley - 1985 25265 at Warrington Arpley - 9th January 1987© Andrew Salmon 25268 and 25190 inside the shed at Crewe Diesel Depot - 4th August 1985 25279 at Nortwich with 25243 and 40093 in the foreground - 27th July 1983 © Andrew Salmon 25312 25105 and 25261 await the resumption of disposals at Derby Works - 28th April 1984 25313 with 7O77 Tring cutting to Southhampton coming through Watford Junction Station - 1985 25313 and 31121 at Bescot - 15th February 1986 25320 25275 and 46039 next in line for the torch at BREL Swindon - 18th June 1985 25323 at Watford Yard with target 78 - 14th December 1985 25323 at Watford Yard - 14th December 1985 25323 at Watford Yard - 14th December 1985 25323 and 20071 on the holding sidings at Bescot - 2nd November 1985 Preserved 25901 (25262) and D5054 at Bury South - 13th April 1990 © Andrew Salmon 25904 (25283) and 25910 (25315) at Chester with the Mersey Ratcatcher Class 25 farewell railtour - 28th September 1986 25909 and 25911 at Chester - 1st April 1986 © Andrew Salmon 25099 at Cricklewood - Date unknown 25256 at Three Spires Junction with 2Z01 an Officers special - 22nd June 1983 © John Bowler 25256 still showing its pre Tops number D7606 at Cricklewood - July 1980 © Andy Hoare

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]]> Sat Jul 18 2009 Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway - July 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1724406.html A day out to the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway on the day before their annual summer diesel gala. 47376 worked the afternoon diesel turn from Toddington to Cheltenham and return. Many thanks for the warm welcome and hospitality from the GWR. Thursday 9 July 2009: A day out to the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway on the day before their annual summer diesel gala. 47376 worked the afternoon diesel turn from Toddington to Cheltenham and return. Many thanks for the warm welcome and hospitality from the GWR.

08881 and 08927 at Toddington - 9th July 2009 24081 33109 and 20154 on the shed at Toddington - 9th July 2009 24081 and 47376 at Toddington - 9th July 2009 Class 24, 24081's cabside - Toddington - 9th July 2009 37215 and 37324 at Toddington ready for the diesel gala over the weekend - 9th July 2009 37215 and 37324 Toddington - 9th July 2009 37324 and 37215 at Toddington - 9th July 2009 D4147 (08927) at Toddington - 9th July 2009 47105 in Toddington shed - 9th July 2009 47105 31162 (D5580) 33109 24081 and 47376 in the shed at Toddington - 9th July 2009 47105 and 31162 (D5580) at Toddington - 9th July 2009 47376 backs up on the 16:15 service from Toddington to Cheltenham Race Course - 9th July 2009 47376 at Toddington Roses on Toddington Station with 47376 in the foreground - 9th July 2009 47376 with the guard ready to give the tip to go with the 17:00 service from Cheltenham to Toddington - 9th July 2009 47376 after arriving at Cheltenham Race Course Station with the 16:15 from Toddington - 9th July 2009 47376 runs round at Cheltenham - 9th July 2009 47376 at Cheltenham Race Course Station with the 17:00 service to Toddington - 9th July 2009 47376 at Cheltenham Race Course Station on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway - 9th July 2009 47376 at Cheltenham Race Course Station on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway - 9th July 2009 5542 gets water at Toddington station - 9th July 2009 2-6-2T steam locomotive 5542 departs from Toddington to Cheltenham - 9th July 2009 5542 runs round its train at Toddington station - 9th July 2009 2-6-2T steam locomotive 5542 at Toddington Station - 9th July 2009 A class 45 (45128) cab in the yard at Toddington - 9th July 2009 08881 08927 24081 33109 20154 and 20137 on the shed at Toddington - 9th July 2009 08881, 08927 24081 33109 20154 20137 37215 and 37324 on the shed at Toddington - 9th July 2009 Toddington station on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway - 9th July 2009 Winchcombe Signal Box on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway

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]]> Thu Jul 9 2009 Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway - July Diesel Gala http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1724159.html Pictures from the first day of the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire July Diesel Gala....advertised as a shunterfest but 20137, 20154, 47376 and ELR visitor 33109 all made appearances. Many thanks to the GWR for their great hospitality and a great day out. Friday 10 July 2009: Pictures from the first day of the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire July Diesel Gala....advertised as a shunterfest but 20137, 20154, 47376 and ELR visitor 33109 all made appearances. Many thanks to the GWR for their great hospitality and a great day out.

08927 (D4137) heads the 10.00hrs service from Toddington to Winchcombe, seen here at Hailes Bridge - 10th July 2009 08927 with the 10.40hrs Winchcombe to Toddington service - 10th July 2009 20137 and 20154 at Bishops Cleaves - 10th July 2009 20137 at Cheltenham - 10th July 2009 20137 comes out of Greet Tunnel near to Winchcombe station - 10th July 2009 20137 at Winchcombe - 10th July 2009 20154 and 20137 (D8154 and D8137) with the first service in the morning from Toddington, seen here at Hailes Bridge - 10th July 2009 20154 and 20137 (D8154 and D8137) with the first service in the morning from Toddington, seen here at Hailes Bridge - 10th July 2009 20154 through the wildflowers on the railway embankment near to Winchcombe - 10th July 2009 20154 at Cheltenham - 10th July 2009 20154 at Cheltenham - 10th July 2009 20154 leaves Winchcombe station for Cheltenham - 10th July 2009 20154 at Dixton with the 12:15hrs from Winchcombe to Cheltenham (20137 on the rear) - 10th July 2009 20154 at Dixton with the 12:15hrs from Winchcombe to Cheltenham (20137 on the rear) - 10th July 2009 20154 at Winchcombe - 10th July 2009 Class 03 D2182 with 20154 and 20137 in the foreground at Toddington station - 10th July 2009 Class 02 D2860 arrives at Toddington station - 10th July 2009 33109 and 47376 with a ligh engine movement from Toddington shed to Winchcombe at Hailes Bridge - 10th July 2009 East Lancs Railway's 33109 at Dixton on the Gloucester and Warwickshire Railway - 10th July 2009 33109 heads for Cheltenham here at Dixton - 10th July 2009 47379 and 33109 approach Cheltenham Race Course - 10th July 2009 47376 and 33109 at Hailes Bridge near Toddington - 10th July 2009 47376 and 33109 at Hailes Bridge near Toddington - 10th July 2009

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]]> Fri Jul 10 2009 The Summer Diesel Event - East Lancs Railway - 5th July 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1721745.html Day three of the East Lancs Diesel Gala. Many thanks to the ELR staff and volunteers, a great three days... Sunday 5 July 2009: Day three of the East Lancs Diesel Gala. Many thanks to the ELR staff and volunteers, a great three days...

D1062 at Heap, Bridge 10 - 5th July 2009 D1062 passes under bridge 10 at Heap - 5th July 2009 D1062 at Nuttall - 5th July 2009 25279 (D7629) at Burrs - 5th July 2009 37248 and 37418 pass over the 37248 at Nuttall Park - 5th July 2009 37418 and 37248 depart from Irwell Vale Station - 5th July 2009 37418 and 37248 at Irwell Vale Station - 5th July 2009 37418 approaches Summerseat - 5th July 2009 37418 departs from Summerseat Station 40145 passes through Burrs Cutting - 5th July 2009 47292 passes through Burrs Cutting - 5th July 2009 47292 heads for Bury near to Nuttall Park - 5th July 2009 47843 approaches Summerseat Station - 5th July 2009 47843 on the rear with 47292 on the front at Burrs - 5th July 2009 D5054 on the rear of a Bury bound service at Nuttall - 5th July 2009 Wesmek D7076 and Western D1062 at Burrs - 5th July 2009 D7076 and D1062 at Burrs - 5th July 2009 D7076 and D1062 at Burrs - 5th July 2009 The last train of the three day Diesel Event - D7076 with D1041's power unit thrashing Bury bound at Burrs Crossing - 5th July 2009 D7076 passes through the disused and abandoned Stubbins Station - 5th July 2009 D7076 passes through the disused and abandoned Stubbins Station - 5th July 2009 D7629 bound for Rawtenstall at Burrs - 5th July 2009 D7629 (25279) on the return shuttle service from Ramsbottom at Nuttall - 5th July 2009 D7629 at Nuttall - 5th July 2009 D7629 at Nuttall Park bound for Ramsbottom - 5th July 2009 D7629 departs from Summerseat Station - 5th July 2009

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]]> Sun Jul 5 2009 The Summer Diesel Event - East Lancs Railway - 4th July 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1721313.html Photos from the ELR's diesel gala on day two, better weather today ! Sunday 5 July 2009: Photos from the ELR's diesel gala on day two, better weather today !

D1062 at Burrs - 4th July 2009 D1062 at Burrs - 4th July 2009 D1062 departs Irwell Vale - 4th July 2009 Western D1062 departs Irwell Vale - 4th July 2009 D1062 at Ramsbottom - 4th July 2009 20087 at Burrs - 4th July 2009 D7629 (25279) and D5054 (24054) at Burrs - 4th July 2009 25279 and 24054 (D7629 - D5054) depart from Heywood bound for Bury - 4th July 2009 D7629 and D5054 approach the Signaller at Ramsbottom level crossing - 4th July 2009 Class 25 and Class 24 cabs head to head (D7629 and D5054) - 4th July 2009 33109 appraoches Summerseat - 4th July 2009 Visitor 37248 and the East Lancs finest 37109 approaches Ewood Bridge - 4th July 2009 37248 and 37109 depart for Heywood from Irwell Vale - 4th July 2009 37248 and 37109 leave Irwell Vale - 4th July 2009 40145 in a cluttered yard at Bury South 47292 approaches Ewood Bridge - 4th July 2009 47292 at Ewood Bridge - 4th July 2009 47292 departs from Summerseat - 4th July 2009 50015 departs from Summerseat - 4th July 2009 50015 approaches Summerseat - 4th July 2009 D5054 and D7629 couple up at Heywood - 4th July 2009 Class 24 D5054 and visiting Class 25 D7629 run round its train at Heywood - 4th July 2009 D7629 and D5054 at Heywood - 4th July 2009 55022 crosses the River Irwell at Brooksbottom Viaduct - 4th July 2009 D7076 with D1041's power unit ! departs Summerseat - 4th July 2009 D7629's cab interior D7629 and D5054 at Burrs, near Bury - 4th July 2009 D7629 and D5054 await departure from Bury Bolton Street to Heywood - 4th July 2009 D7629 and D5054 arrive at Ramsbottom - 4th July 2009 D7629 gets ready to leave Heywood for Bury - 4th July 2009 D7629 on the eveing Beer-ex (40145 and D1062 on the rear) just after passing through Summerseat - 4th July 2009 A signal near to Bury South Junction on the Heywood line, note the co-acting signal D7629 runs round at Heywood - 4th July 2009 D7629 runs round at Heywood - 4th July 2009

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]]> Sun Jul 5 2009 The Summer Diesel Event - East Lancs Railway - 2nd and 3rd July 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1720326.html Pictured here is selection of photos from the East Lancs Summer diesel event from the day before and the first day of the event. Visiting locos were : 47843, 47292, Western D1062, Class 25 D7629 (25279) and 37248. Thursday 2 July 2009: Pictured here is selection of photos from the East Lancs Summer diesel event from the day before and the first day of the event. Visiting locos were : 47843, 47292, Western D1062, Class 25 D7629 (25279) and 37248.

Western D1062 at Burrs, Bury - 3rd July 2009 D1062 returns from Rawtenstall, seen here at Burrs cutting - 3rd July 2009 D1062 returns from Heywood, seen here at Heap Bridge Farm - 3rd July 2009 Western D1062 on its first run out at Ramsbottom - 3rd July 2009 20087 in the rain ! at Ramsbottom - 3rd July 2009 37248 at Burrs Cutting near Bury (still raining) - 3rd July 2009 37248 on the 37901 shunting at a busy Baron Street in readiness for the July diesel gala - 2nd July 2009 37901 Barton Street, Bury - July 2nd 2009 40145 at Bury South awaiting its first turn of duty on the East Lancs Diesel event - 2nd July 2009 40145 and Bury South Signal Box - 2nd July 2009 47843 (vice 47292) at Burrs - 3rd July 2009 47843 with too much sun !! just after crossing the M66 motorway at Heap Bridge - 3rd July 2009 47843 near to Heap Bridge Farm - 3rd July 2009 D5054 substitutes for 47292 at Ramsbottom - 3rd July 2009 Class 25 D7629 with Class 33 D6525 at Burrs Cutting - 3rd July 2009 D7629 and D6525 (25279 and 33109) at Burrs - 3rd July 2009 D7629 approaches Burrs Cutting - 3rd July 2009 Class 25 D7629 (25279) at Ramsbottom in the rain - 3rd July 2009

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]]> Thu Jul 2 2009 The East Lancs Crusader - Sunday 14th June 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1712375.html The final chapter of the East Lancs Crusader rail tour, pictured here at Mills Hill is the ECS going back to Crewe with 37670 and 37401 (5Z32 18:35 Bury to Crewe CS) Sunday 14 June 2009: The final chapter of the East Lancs Crusader rail tour, pictured here at Mills Hill is the ECS going back to Crewe with 37670 and 37401 (5Z32 18:35 Bury to Crewe CS)

37670 and 37401 head for Crewe at Mills Hill - 14th June 2009 37670 and 37401 approach Mills Hill with 5Z23 18:35 Bury to Crewe CS - 14th June 2009 37401 and 37670 Mills Hill Station - 14th June 2009 37670 and 37401 with the ECS from the East Lancs Crusader Rail Tour - 14th June 2009

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]]> Sun Jun 14 2009 The East Lancs Crusader - Saturday 13th June http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1711913.html Pictures from the East Lancs Crusader rail tour, the 07:00 Rawtenstall to Aberystwyth and return Locos were 37109 with the ECS from Bury to Rawtenstall then 40145 Rawtenstall to Aberystwyth and Aberystwyth to Castleton Station and finally 37401 and 37670 Castleton Station to Rawtenstall. Sunday 14 June 2009: Pictures from the East Lancs Crusader rail tour, the 07:00 Rawtenstall to Aberystwyth and return Locos were 37109 with the ECS from Bury to Rawtenstall then 40145 Rawtenstall to Aberystwyth and Aberystwyth to Castleton Station and finally 37401 and 37670 Castleton Station to Rawtenstall.

40145 ready to depart Aberystwyth with 1Z22 16:10 to Rawtenstall 40145 Abeystwyth 40145 ready to depart Aberystwyth with 1Z22 16:10 to Rawtenstall - 13th June 2009 40145 awaiting a late running service in front at Newtown 37401 and 37670 head past Castleton East Junction Signal Box with 1Z22 16:10 Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall rail tour 37401 and 37670 Castleton East Jct 40145 in the evening dusk after its arrival from Aberystwyth 37109 brings in the ECS at Bury Bolton Street for the East Lancs Crusader Rail Tour at 0600hrs 37109 stops at Irwell Vale for an impromptu photo stop 37109 with the ECS for 1Z20 at Irwell Vale (40145 on the rear) 37109 at Rawtenstall 37109 at Rawtenstall 40145 ready to depart Rawtenstall with the 07:00hrs East Lancs Crusader to Abeystwyth 40145 ready to depart Bury Bolton Street 40145 arrives at Aberystwyth 40145 at Aberystwyth with 1Z22 16:10 to Rawtenstall

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]]> Sun Jun 14 2009 The East Lancs Crusader - Friday 12th June http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1711381.html Pictured here is he empty coaching stock (5Z20) for the East Lancs Crusader coming from Crewe to Bury. 37670 and 37401 as far as Castleton where the train reversed and 40145 led the way for its final leg to Bury on the East Lancs Railway. Friday 12 June 2009: Pictured here is he empty coaching stock (5Z20) for the East Lancs Crusader coming from Crewe to Bury. 37670 and 37401 as far as Castleton where the train reversed and 40145 led the way for its final leg to Bury on the East Lancs Railway.

37109 and 33109 in the foreground, 37109 get ready to back up on the ECS for 1Z20 the East Lancs Crusader Rail Tour - 12th June 2009 37109 Baron St - 12th June 2009 37109 Baron St - 12th June 2009 37401 and 37670 with 5Z20 ECS for Bury - 12th June 2009 37670 and 37401 on the rear of 5Z20 Crewe to Bury near to Bury - 12th June 2009 37670 and 37401 on the rear of 5Z20 Crewe to Bury - 12th June 2009 37670 and 37401 take the ECS from Bury Bolton Street to Baron Street for overnight stabling - 12th June 2009 37670 and 37401 take the ECS from Bury Bolton Street to Baron Street for overnight stabling - 12th June 2009 37670 and 37401 with 5Z20 Crewe to Bury approaching Mills Hill - 12th June 2009 37670 and 37401 with 5Z20 Crewe to Bury approaching Mills Hill - 12th June 2009 40145 shunts at Barron Street Bury with 37901 and the cab of 40088 in the foreground - 12th June 2009 40145 and the cab of 40088 in the fore ground at Baron Street Yard - 12th June 2009 40145 on the rear of 5Z20 heading for Baron Street Yard for overnight stabling - 12th June 2009 40145 on the rear of 5Z20 heading for Baron Street Yard for overnight stabling - 12th June 2009 40145 on the rear of 5Z20 Crewe to Bury ECS at Mills Hill station - 12th June 2009 40145 comes over the River Roch Viaduct near to Bury with 5Z20 ECS from Crewe - 12th June 2009 40145 heads 5Z20 Crewe to Bury ECS at the River Roch viaduct near to Bury - 12th June 2009 Headboard for the East Lancs Crusader - 0700hrs Rawtenstall to Aberystwyth June 13th 2009

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]]> Fri Jun 12 2009 East Lancs Railway - June 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1709186.html Some photos from the East Lancs Railway in June 2009 including 37109 in its new BR Blue livery on the Sunday diner special. The USA S160 at Burrs and 33109 at Irwell Vale. Thanks to Gilbert Hammond for the photos on the 7th June 2009. Sunday 7 June 2009: Some photos from the East Lancs Railway in June 2009 including 37109 in its new BR Blue livery on the Sunday diner special. The USA S160 at Burrs and 33109 at Irwell Vale. Thanks to Gilbert Hammond for the photos on the 7th June 2009.

33109 arrives at Irwell Vale - 20th June 2009 33109 at Irwell Vale on the Saturday 33109 departs from Irwell Vale - 20th June 2009 33109 departs Irwell Vale - 20th June 2009 37109 approaches Bury with 33109 and 55022 on their way home from the KWVR's diesel gala - 8th June 2009 37109 37901 and 55022 at Baron Street, Bury - 29th June 2009 37109 arrives at Bury Bolton Street Station with the Sunday diners train from Rawtenstall - 7th June 2009 37109 at Ramsbottom with the Sunday diners train - 7th June 2009 37109 at Ramsbottom with the Sunday diners train - 7th June 2009 37109 at Ramsbottom bound for Heywood with the Sunday diners train - 7th June 2009 47324 Jinty with a Rawtenstall to Heywood service, seen here at Burrs near Bury - 14th June 2009 USA S160 5197 at Burrs with the 1310hrs from Bury to Rawtenstall - 14th June 2009 37109 drags 33109 and 55022 back from Castleton after 55022 brought back 33109 from the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's diesel gala - 8th June 2009

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]]> Sun Jun 7 2009 Class 37 Theme Day on the East Lancs Railway - 30th May 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1705029.html Pictures from the the Class 37 day on the East Lancs Railway with newly painted 37109 in BR Blue, 37418 and 37901 Saturday 30 May 2009: Pictures from the the Class 37 day on the East Lancs Railway with newly painted 37109 in BR Blue, 37418 and 37901

Fresh out of the shed after repainting into BR Blue is 37109 then 37418 and 37901 on show for a publicity photo shoot for the Class 37 Theme Day 37109 and 37418 at Baron Street, Bury 37109 at Ramsbottom with the 09:50hrs from Bury 37109 at Ramsbottom 37109 at Ramsbottom with the 14:20hrs from Heywood 37109 run around its train at Rawtenstall 37109 at Rawtenstall 37109 with the 15:40hrs service to Heywood 37109 awaits its debut in BR blue livery at Bury Bolton Street at 09:14hrs 37109 at Bury Bolton Street witth the 11:25hrs to Heywood 37109 departs from Irwell Vale 37109 now in BR blue departs from Irwell Vale - 30th May 2009 37109 on its first run out in BR blue, seen here leaving Ramsbottom with the 09:50hrs from Bury 37109 on its first run out in BR blue, seen here leaving Ramsbottom with the 09:50hrs from Bur Tripple header 37418, 37901 and 37109 arrive at Ramsbottom with the 17:15hrs from Bury 37418 arrives at Bury Bolton Street Station with the 16:10hrs from Heywood 37418 approaches Ramsbottom Station 37418 approaches Ramsbottom 37418 at Bury Bolton Street 37901 at Bury Bolton Street on the rear of the 14:20hrs from Heywood 37901 in the afternoon sun at Bury Bolton Street Station

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]]> Sat May 30 2009 East Lancs Railway - May 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1692124.html A few photos taken at Bury including 37418 "Pectinidae" and 37109 recently painted in BR Blue livery. Thanks to Gilbert Hammond for the photos of 37109. Sunday 3 May 2009: A few photos taken at Bury including 37418 "Pectinidae" and 37109 recently painted in BR Blue livery. Thanks to Gilbert Hammond for the photos of 37109.

1300 Lanky at Bury Class 03 D2062 at Bury 31556 at Bury Freshly painted 37109 and 37418 at Bury 37109 in BR Blue livery with 50015 in the foreground 37109 showing its newly painted bodyside 37418 and 37109 at Castlecroft 37418 and 37109 at Castlecroft, Bury 40135 (D335) and 37418 at Bury 37418 and 47402 at Burrs, this being 37418's debut on a passenger service in preservation - 16th May 2009 37418 and 47402 at Burrs - 16th May 2009 37418 pilots 47402 into Ramsbottom with the 1650 from Bury 37418 and 47402 at Ramsbottom 37418 with the Lancashire windmills in the foreground 37418 at Bury 37418 37418 returns light engine from Ramsbotton to Bury, Burrs 16th May 2009 37418 Burrs - 16th May 2009 45135, 20087 D1041 and D5054 in the yard at Bury 55022 D335 37901 and D5054 in the yard at Bury

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]]> Sun May 3 2009 East Lancs Railway - March 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1667228.html Pictures from the East Lancs Railway's first diesel weekend of the year, featuring D5054 D335 47402 50015 37901 and 55022, no shows were 37109 and newly arrived 37418, plus D335 on the 21st March 2009 Saturday 14 March 2009: Pictures from the East Lancs Railway's first diesel weekend of the year, featuring D5054 D335 47402 50015 37901 and 55022, no shows were 37109 and newly arrived 37418, plus D335 on the 21st March 2009

DEMU 1305 and 37901 departing Ramsbottom - 14.03.09 DEMU 1305 at Summerseat - 15.03.09 33109 shunts stock at Baron St Bury - 12.03.09 New arrival 37418 undergoes its preperation for the diesel weekend at Castlecroft Shed, Bury - 12.03.09 37901 approaches Brooksbottom tunnel at Summerseat - 14.03.09 37901 crosses the viaduct at Summerseat - 15.03.09 40135 (D335) at Burrs - 21.03.09 D335 heads towards Ramsbottom, see here passing through Burrs cutting - 21.03.09 40135 at Ramsbottom - 14.03.09 47402 passes DEMU 1305 near Ramsbottom - 14.03.09 47402 departs from Ramsbottom - 14.03.09 50015 at Burrs cutting - 14.03.09 50015 approaches the 14 mile post near Ramsbottom - 14.03.09 D5054 and 47402 in the yard at Bury South - 14.03.09 D5054 approaches Ramsbottom - 14.03.09 5054 at the 14 mile post near Ramsbottom - 14.03.09 55022 at Burrs - 14.03.09 55022 departs from Ramsbottom - 14.03.09 55022 passes Ramsbottom Signal Box - 14.03.09 55022 departs from Ramsbottom - 14.03.09 55022 comes over the 55022 departs from Summerseat - 15.03.09

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]]> Sat Mar 14 2009 East Lancs Railway 10th January 2009 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1636817.html Some photos taken at the East Lancs Railway on the 10th January 2009 Sunday 11 January 2009: Some photos taken at the East Lancs Railway on the 10th January 2009

33109 approaches Ramsbottom 33109 approaches Ramsbottom 33109 departs Ramsbottom 33109 departs Ramsbottom 33109 heads towards Irwell Vale after leaving Ramsbottom D335 (40135) at Ramsbottom Station D335 departs Irwell Vale - 10th January 2009 D335 departs Irwell Vale - 10th January 2009 D335 departs Irwell Vale - 10th January 2009 D335 at Ramsbottom Station 50015 sets the Bury skyline on fire 50015 at Castlecroft, Bury Class 101 55001 at Castlecroft Shed, Bury 33109 passes 50015 and 40135 at Castlecroft Shed, Bury

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]]> Sun Jan 11 2009 December 2008 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1631030.html A couple of photos taken in December including 86259 and 47773's visit to Hadfield (thanks to John Young for the pics) and a few on the East Lancs Railway. Tuesday 30 December 2008: A couple of photos taken in December including 86259 and 47773's visit to Hadfield (thanks to John Young for the pics) and a few on the East Lancs Railway.

45407 after leaving Irwell Vale - 27th December 2008 45407 just leaving Irwell Vale - 27th December 2008 47402 leaves Irwell Vale Station - 27th December 2008 47402 leaves Irwell Vale Station - 27th December 2008 47773 passing Guide Bridge on the return journey from Hadfield to Piccadilly - 20th December 2008 - Picture by John Young 86259 passing through Fairfield en-route to Hadfield - 20th December 2008 - Picture by John Young

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]]> Tue Dec 30 2008 An hour at Winsford Station - 13th August 2008 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1561241.html An hour spent at Winsford station including DRS's 20306 and 20315, Freightliner's 86501 and 90047, 66599 and 66109. Wednesday 13 August 2008: An hour spent at Winsford station including DRS's 20306 and 20315, Freightliner's 86501 and 90047, 66599 and 66109.

20306 and 20315 20306 and 20315 325012 on the Willesden to Warrington GBRF mail train 350106 A Virgin 390 heads north through Winsford Station A 390 heads south at Winsford 66109 passes the flask train at Winsford 66599 86501 head south at Winsford 86501 86501 at WD49 Signal, Winsford 90047 at Winsford 1850hrs - 13th August 2008

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]]> Wed Aug 13 2008 Crewe - Winsford and Warrington - 8th August 2008 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1558511.html A collection of photos taken a Crewe, Winsford and Warrington on the 8th August 2008. Friday 8 August 2008: A collection of photos taken a Crewe, Winsford and Warrington on the 8th August 2008.

158818 Crewe Station 158865 Crewe Station 175112 at Warrington Bank Quay 175116 Crewe 323228 Crewe 350122 Crewe 37038 and 37612 at Crewe 37038 and 37612 depart Crewe for the DRS Gresty Bridge depot (40145 in the foreground) 37612 and 37038 390005 at Crewe Railway Station 390036 and 158865 at Crewe Station 390036 departs Crewe Station 390043 departs Warrington Bank Quay Station 390053 failed on a London bound service at Crewe Station 390053 at Crewe Station A Virgin Pendolino at Crewe Station 47853 on the diesel depot at Crewe 66414 at Winsford 66538 at Winsford 66617 at Warrington 66617 at Warrington 66625 passes Arpley Signal Box 86610 and 86638 at Crewe Station CE112 Signal with 47853 in the foreground at Crewe Diesel Depot CE120 Signal at Crewe Railway Station WN191 Signal with a Virgin Super Voyager approaching Warrington Bank Quay - 8th August 2008

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]]> Fri Aug 8 2008 An afternoon out at Winsford Station - 7th August 2008 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1558050.html An hour spent at Winsford Station including Riviera Trains 47805 and 47839 on route to Crewe. Friday 8 August 2008: An hour spent at Winsford Station including Riviera Trains 47805 and 47839 on route to Crewe.

London Midlands 350105 350117 350117 350124 350124 A Virgin 390 travels north A 390 pendolino travels southbound Rivera Trains 47805 and 47839 Rivera Trains 47839 and 47805 at Winsford Station - 7th August 2008 60020 Winsford Station

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]]> Fri Aug 8 2008 Direct Rail Services Open Day at Crewe Gresty Bridge - 19th July 2008 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1547394.html Direct Rail Services annual open day, this year at their depot at Crewe Gresty Bridge. Saturday 19 July 2008: Direct Rail Services annual open day, this year at their depot at Crewe Gresty Bridge.

Crewe Gresty Bridge Depot Nameplate on 20310 20313 20310 37229 37423 and 37609 37423 37609 and 37423 37610 37688 37688 47501 and 47832 at the DRS open day at Crewe Gresty Bridge - 19th July 2008 47501 being named 47501 prior to its naming ceremony 47712 and 20301 47802 and 47712 47802 and 47712 47802 47829 and 57002 47829 and 57002 57002 and 47829 57002 and 47829 57008 57010 and 47802 57010 66411 66411 66411 66411 66411

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]]> Sat Jul 19 2008 East Lancs Railway Diesel Event - 5th July 2008 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1540466.html Saturday at the East Lancs Diesel Event, a day spent on the trains, no lineside photography today ! Sunday 6 July 2008: Saturday at the East Lancs Diesel Event, a day spent on the trains, no lineside photography today !

The NRM's D1023 approaches Ramsbottom D1023 arrives at Ramsbottom D1023 at Ramsbottom D1023 gets ready to depart from Ramsbottom D1023 departs from Ramsbottom Western D1023 20087 arrives at Bury Bolton Street 20087 in the sidings at Ramsbottom 31108 arrives from Rawtenstall at Bury 31108 at Bury Bolton Street 31108 at Bury Bolton Street 31108 at Ramsbottom Station 31108 at Ramsbotom 37901 at Bury Bolton Street 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer 37901 runs round at Rawtenstall 37901 and 37906 at Rawtenstall 37906 and 37901 at Bury Bolton Street Station 37906 and 37901 piece up at Rawtenstall 37906 and 37901 ready to depart to Heywood at Rawtenstall Station 37906 at Rawtenstall - thanks to the fella with the big head for the rest of the shot ! 37906 at Rawtenstall 45041 and 47402 race through the platform at Bury Bolton Street - 5th July 2008 45041 at Ramsbottom 47402 arrives to a busy platform in the rain at Bury Bolton Street

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]]> Sun Jul 6 2008 East Lancs Railway Diesel Event - Ist July 2008 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1537893.html My first visit to the East Lancs Railway Diesel Event 2008, including visiting locos 45041 and 37906 Wednesday 2 July 2008: My first visit to the East Lancs Railway Diesel Event 2008, including visiting locos 45041 and 37906

D2956 at Castlecroft Shed 37109 at Bury Bolton Street Station 37109 at Bury Bolton Street Station 37109 at Bury Bolton Street Station 37906 approaching Irwell Vale Ruston 906 Group's 37906 at Bury Bolton Street Station 37906 at Bury Bolton Street Station 37906 departs Irwell Vale - 1st July 2008 40145 arrives at Heywood 40145 departs from Ramsbottom 40145 at Ewood Bridge 40145 run round at Heywood The Peak Locomotive Companies 45041 leaving Irwell Vale 47402 arrives at Ramsbottom with 40145 ready to depart for Bury 47402 just after leaving Irwell Vale 47402 just after leaving Irwell Vale 50015 at Bury Bolton Street Station 50015 just after leaving Irwell Vale Irish DMU 8099 at Castlecroft Yard, Bury Class 101 DMU at Bury Bolton Street Station Ramsbottom Station with its new canopy

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]]> Wed Jul 2 2008 Churnet Valley Railway - 26th May 2008 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1517803.html An afternoon visit to the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire. Monday 26 May 2008: An afternoon visit to the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire.

25322 and a boat on the River Churnet - 26th May 25322 through a buttercup meadow 25322 Cheddleton - 26th May 2008 25322 Cheddleton - 26th May 2008 25322 Cheddleton - 26th May 2008 25322 Cheddleton - 26th May 2008 25322 Cheddleton - 26th May 2008 47524 D8001 25322 at Cheddleton - 26th May 2008 50544 and 50517 at Consal Station - 26th May 2008 D9016 (55016) at Cheddleton Station - 26th May 2008 55016 at Cheddleton Station - 26th May 2008 55016 at Cheddleton Station - 26th May 2008 73138 at Kingsley and Froghall Station - 26th May 2008 73138 arrives at Cheddleton Station - 26th May 2008 73138 arrives at Cheddleton Station - 26th May 2008 73138 departs Cheddleton Station - 26th May 2008 Froghall Station - 26th May 2008 73138 runs round its train at Kingsley and Froghall Station - 26th May 2008 73138 runs round its train at Kingsley and Froghall Station - 26th May 2008

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]]> Mon May 26 2008 Watford Junction and branch lines remembered - Part Two http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1479434.html Some more of my photos from Watford Junction and the surrounding areas from the mid 1980's Saturday 22 March 2008: Some more of my photos from Watford Junction and the surrounding areas from the mid 1980's

Not a great photo but one of the very few I have from this time showing Watford Junction before it was re-built - Seen here is 20030 and 20061 passing some class 501 DC units - 2nd December 1983 310047 departs Watford Junction for London Euston - 1987 310076 and 310047 at Watford Junction 310091 in the bay at Watford Junction with 5T93 for Wembley Central - 24th March 1985 31113 at WJ59 signal with 8L82 as 31289 passes on the up slow line at Watford Junction - 19th January 1986 31122 with 0Z17 for Sudbury Sidings in the Bay at Watford Junction - 16th June 1985 31203 and an unidentified class 31 pass Watford Junction - 1987 31206 heads 1T20 at Mitre Bridge Junction - 28th April 1978 31217 and 31175 with 9X81 on the Down Fast at Watford Junction - 19th May 1985 313001 and 313016 at Bushey Station - 13th January 1986 313001 in 313004 departs from Watford Junction - 1985 313004 next to the temporary booking office at Watford Junction - 1985 313005 313002 and 313004 at Watford Junction - 15th March 1986 313006 at Willesden Junction - 8th May 1985 A pair of Class 33 locos pass through Willesden South West Sidings with a Foster Yeoman stone train from Acton Yard - 1987 APT, 370005 and 370002 passes Watford Junction with 1T26 Bletchley to Willesden test train - 2nd April 1985 37116 and 37001 at Willesden High Level - 27th April 1987 A rare site of a HST at Watford Junction (43051) - 1987-88 ? 45037 at Willesden South West Sidings with Target 97 from Cricklewood - 10th January 1987 45110 heads the Red Brick Rambler (Area Manager Watford Charter train) approacing Bletchley on the Flyover - 15th November 1986 45141 at Willesden South West Sidings - August 1987 47008 approaches Willesden High Level Junction with 6E30 Langley to Ripple Lane tanks - 24th April 1987 47052 heads towards Gospel Oak at Kensal Green Junction - 28th April 1987 47537 at Kensington Olympia - 1987 Due to a shortage of AC electrics 47633 heads 1J45 1340 Euston to Shrewsbury service, seen here arriving at Watford Junction - 17th June 1986 A Class 47 and 08606 at Willesden South West Sidings - 1987 501152 at Watford Junction - 21st April 1985 501178 departs Watford Junction with the 0812 service to Croxley Green - 9th May 1985 51381 59491 51340 at Gospel Oak with the 1345 service to Barking - 17th October 1987 53540 and 54182 at Watford Junction - 13th November 1985 53540 and 54182 at Watford Junction - 13th November 1985 56087 passes through Watford Junction - 2nd April 1985 58046 approaches Willesden High Level Junction with 6Z44 11:46 Didcot to Stratford special - 15th October 1987 59002 at Willesden High Level with 6V29 Purfleet to Acton Yard - 27th April 1987 6318 at Willesden High Level Station with a North Woolwich to Richmond service - 14th March 1986 6322 at kensal Green Junction - 28th April 1987 A line up of withdrawn 501 units in Watford Yard - 2nd January 1984 75189 and 61148 at Watford Junction - 2nd November 1986 81011 at Watford Junction - 16th July 1983 81019 and 85004 both failed in the bay at Watford Junction - 28th June 1986 82003 at Willesden TMD - 1987-8 85036 with 7A33 Daw Mill to Tring Cutting backing into the cement works at Tring - 28th March 1984 A Class 85 passes Watford Junction - 1984 An unidentified Class 85 seen on the Down side at Willesden near to West London Junction - 1987 86432 at Willesden waiting to work 1345 Dover to Liverpool service, this loco was named Brookside the following day - 9th August 1987 An unidentified Class 86 on a Northampton to Euston service passing Willeseden Junction - 1987 89001 at Mitre Bridge Junction with 1T20, test train from Crewe to Willesden, this was the first time the newly built Class 89 had visited the London area - 28th April 1987 A line up of withdrawn AC electric locos at Willesden TMD - 1986-1987 ? Signaller Dave DeBoek at Fenny Stratford Signal Box - 9th June 1987

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]]> Sat Mar 22 2008 Watford Junction and branch lines remembered http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1463881.html A selection of the Class 501's on the DC lines from Watford to Euston and one or two others around Watford North and Watford Junction during the mid 1980's Saturday 23 February 2008: A selection of the Class 501's on the DC lines from Watford to Euston and one or two others around Watford North and Watford Junction during the mid 1980's

310055 and 310077 at Watford Yard - 24th March 1985 313004 and a 501 unit at Watford Junction during late 84 early 85 313004 at Watford Junction during late 84 early 85, note the temporary station next to platfom 1, this was built during the rebuilding of the station in the mid 80's 31418 passes through Watford North station with 7H22 Watford North CCD to Peak Forrest - 19th July 1986 31418 at Watford North with 7H22 Watford North CCD to Peak Forrest - 19th July 1986 31418 approaches Watford North with 7H22 Watford North CCD to Peak Forrest - 19th July 1986 31418 at Watford North with 7H22 Watford North CCD to Peak Forrest - 19th July 1986 Inter City APT on test passing through Watford Junction - August 1985 501137 at Watford Junction - 2nd April 1985 501141 at Watford Junction - 2nd February 1985 501141 arrives at Watford Junction station - 16th June 1985 501147 and 313016 at Watford Junction - 2nd April 1985 501147 and 313016, the 313 on driving training ready to take over from the Class 501 DC units at Watford Junction - 2nd April 1985 501148 (61148 and 75189) on a de-icing/sandite train at Watford Junction - 21st October 1986 501148 (61148 and 75189) on a de-icing/sandite train at Watford Junction - 21st October 1986 501150 on 501158 at Euston Staton - 6th May 1985 501168 at Watford Junction, platform 1 - 2nd April 1985 501160 at Watford Junction - 20th February 1984 501160 on a Croxley Green serivce at Watford Junction - 12th June 1985 A full house at Watford Junction, seen here in platforms 1 to 4 are 501164 501169 501186 and 501170 - Sunday 19th May 1985 501164 at Broad Street Station at 1218hrs - 30th January 1985 501176 at Willesden Junction Station next to Willesden New Line Signal Box - 8th May 1985 501178 and 501160 at Watford Junction - 12th June 1985 501178 and 50160 at Watford Junction - 12th June 1985 501178 at Euston Station at 2050hrs - 17th March 1985 DC EMU 501183 arrives on the Down DC line at Willesden Junction station bound for Watford Junction - 8th May 1985 53540 and 54182 on the Croxley Green serivce due to a shortage of DC units at Watford Junction - 13th November 1985 54179 and 53536 at Watford North on a Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service - 19th July 1986 54179 and 53536 arrives at Watford North on a Watford Junction to St Albans Abbeyservice - 19th July 1986 DMU 54184 and 53xxx in Watford Yard - 16th June 1985

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]]> Sat Feb 23 2008 East Lancs Railway - 2nd February 2008 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1452676.html With snow on the ground it was a good day to capture some of the trains on the East Lancashire Railway. D5054 and Steamer 4936 made an early appearance then 33109 was a surprise in the afternoon teaming up with D5054 with a round trip from Bury. Sunday 3 February 2008: With snow on the ground it was a good day to capture some of the trains on the East Lancashire Railway. D5054 and Steamer 4936 made an early appearance then 33109 was a surprise in the afternoon teaming up with D5054 with a round trip from Bury.

33109 and D5054 get ready to depart from Bury Bolton St 33109 and D5054 33109 and D5054 dpeart from Irwell Vale 33109 and D5054 dpeart from Irwell Vale 33109 and D5054 at Irwell Vale 33109 and D5054 at Irwell Vale 33109 through the tunnel at Bury 4936 arrives at Irwell Vale 4936 departs from Irwell Vale 4936 departs from Irwell Vale D5054 and 33109 couple up for a trip to Rawtenstall and back D5054 arrives at Irwell Vale D5054 arrives at Ramsbottom D5054 arrives at Ramsbottom D5054 at Ramsbottom D5054 at Ramsbottom D5054 at Ramsbottom D5054 at Bury Bolton St Station D5054 at Bury Bolton St Station D5054 departs from Irwell Vale - 2nd February 2008 D5054 departs from Irwell Vale D5054 departs from Ramsbotton Phil Southern nameplate on class 24 D5054

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]]> Sun Feb 3 2008 St Pancras International Station - Open for business http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1418282.html After an £800 milion restoraton, St Pancras International is now open for business, it has become home to the Eurostar services on the new High Speed 1 rail link to the Channel Tunnel and the Midland Main line domestic services. Photos taken on the 26th November 2007 Sunday 2 December 2007: After an _800 milion restoraton, St Pancras International is now open for business, it has become home to the Eurostar services on the new High Speed 1 rail link to the Channel Tunnel and the Midland Main line domestic services. Photos taken on the 26th November 2007

St Pancras International Station, now open for business - 26th November 2007 3213 and an unidentified class 222 3004 43054 West Hampsted' PSB's WH9 signal West Hampsteds WH9 and WH19 Signals 43050 43050 and 43054 3213 3213 3213 The Meeting place The Meeting place Sir Jonn Betjeman - St Pancras International 26th November 2007

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]]> Sun Dec 2 2007 Even More Class 25's from the past http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1409158.html Another fine selection of Dave Ingham's photographs of Class 25's around the North West of England - Thanks Dave Friday 16 November 2007: Another fine selection of Dave Ingham's photographs of Class 25's around the North West of England - Thanks Dave

British Railways Type 2 Bo-Bo class 25/2 diesel-electric locomotive number 25123 of Crewe DTMD accelerates away from the former Skipton North Junction on the Down Main line with an empty ballast train. Thursday 24th February 1983 British Railways Type 2 Bo-Bo class 25/2 diesel-electric locomotive number 25132 of Longsight DTMD passes by the former Manchester Exchange station on the Up Loop line with an empty NPCCS van train. Monday 13th December 1982 25145 at Rochdale Station - Sunday 23rd October 1983 British Railways Type 2 Bo-Bo class 25/2 diesel-electric locomotive number 25187 of Longsight DTMD, British Railways Brush Type 4 Co-Co class 47/0 diesel-electric locomotive number 47207 of Eastfield TMD, British Railways Type 2 Bo-Bo class 25/2 diesel-electric locomotive number 25199 of Longsight DTMD, and an unidentified British Railways Type 2 Bo-Bo Class 25 diesel-electric locomotive pass Beeston Castle & Tarporley signal box on the Up Main line running light engine towards Crewe. Saturday 23rd October 1982 25198 at Longsignt - 8th December 1983 25198 at Longsignt - 8th December 1983 British Railways Type 2 Bo-Bo class 25/2 diesel-elecrtric locomotive number 25214 sets back along the Down Goods Loop at Castleton East Junction Wednesday 29th September 1982 British Railways Type 2 Bo-Bo class 25/2 diesel-electric locomotive number 25244 of Longsight DTMD crosses Saddleworth Viaduct on the Up Main line with a single wagon freight train. Saturday 5th March 1983 Class 25/2 diesel-electric locomotive number 25258 of Crewe DTMD arrives on the Down & Up Goods line at Northwich with a rake of loaded ICI hoppers for British Railways English Electric Type 4 1Co-Co1 class 40 diesel-electric locomotive number 40069 of Longsight DTMD to be attached at the rear as a bank engine. Saturday 21st May 1983 25262 stands on platform 15 while on station pilot duty at Manchester Victoria station 25054 shunts vans onto platform 17 after arriving from the Deal Street direction. Monday 12th December 1983 British Railways Type 2 Bo-Bo class 25/3 diesel-electric locomotive number 25301 of Cricklewood TMD stands on Wall Siding at Manchester Victoria station acting as Wall Siding Pilot with British Railways Brush Type 4 Co-Co class 47/4 diesel-electric locomotive number 47483 of Crewe DTMD behind on platform 12 with the 14:05 Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle. Monday 13th December 1982 British Railways Type 2 Bo-Bo class 25/3 diesel-electric locomotive number 25303 of Toton TMD and British Railways Type 2 Bo-Bo class 25/2 diesel-electric locomotive number 25234 of Longsight DTMD take the Down Main line at Manchester Victoria East Junction with a Castleton Rail Welding Depot to Fazakerley Pre-Assembly Depot rail train. Monday 13th December 1982 25???

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]]> Fri Nov 16 2007 37410 "Driver route training" East Manchester - 11th September 2007 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1367954.html 37410 produced a rare site around East Manchester today doing driver route training for the autumn railhead treatment trains due to start running next month. Tuesday 11 September 2007: 37410 produced a rare site around East Manchester today doing driver route training for the autumn railhead treatment trains due to start running next month.

142096 passes 37410 at Hyde Junction 37410 at Hyde Jct 37410 at Hyde Jct 37410 near Hyde Jct - 11th September 2007 37410 at Romiley Junction 37410 at Romiley Junction 37410 passes through Romiley Station 37410 passes through Romiley Station 37410 a rare site indeed at Rose Hill Station, Marple

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]]> Tue Sep 11 2007 St Pancras International Station - 27th August 2007 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1358398.html The construction and refurbishment works are almost complete at St Pancras International Station. The international platforms are now host to Eurostars on test on the CTRL 2. Almost ready for the grand opening this November !! Tuesday 28 August 2007: The construction and refurbishment works are almost complete at St Pancras International Station. The international platforms are now host to Eurostars on test on the CTRL 2. Almost ready for the grand opening this November !!

22006 and an unidentifed Eurostar 222006 Eurostar 3005 and 222006 on the domestic platform with a Sheffield service 3005 at St Pancras International 3005 on test seen through AS005 and AS006 signals controlled by the SCC at Ashford 3006 on test arrives at St Pancras St Pancras International Station Opening November 2007 ! The train shed in all its glory Almost finished St Pancras International Station with a Eurostar set

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]]> Tue Aug 28 2007 East Lancs Railway 20th Anniversary Celebrations - July 2007 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1333624.html As part of a five day event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the East Lancs Railway, 40145 has been painted in "large logo" livery and named East Lancashire Railway. Wednesday 25 July 2007: As part of a five day event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the East Lancs Railway, 40145 has been painted in "large logo" livery and named East Lancashire Railway.

40145 - 25th July 2007 40145 - 25th July 2007 40145 - 25th July 2007 40145 just before it is named East Lancashire Railway at Bury Bolton St Station - 25th July 2007 40145 East Lancashire Railway with a plate in memory of Trevor Jones The naming ceremony of 40145 East Lancashire Railway - 25th July 2007 40145 now in large logo livery 40145 Seminar at Bury Bolton St Station after the naming ceremony - 25th July 2007 0-6-0 tank loco at Bury Bolton St Station

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]]> Wed Jul 25 2007 DRS Open Day Kingmoor - 7th July 2007 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1321565.html Pictures from the DRS Open Day at Kingmoor, Carlisle. Saturday 7 July 2007: Pictures from the DRS Open Day at Kingmoor, Carlisle.

20308 20310 20311 37688 47802 20311 57011 20313 20315 37038 and 37608 37038 and 37608 37038 and 37608 37608 37611 and 37612 37611 37688 37688 47802 47145 47501 20315 and 20313 47802 37688 20311 and 57011 47802 57011 20311 37688 and 47802 66411 and 66405 66411 and 66405 66411 66412 20305 and 20301 47802 in front of Kingmoor Shed during the DRS Open Day - 7th July 2007

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]]> Sat Jul 7 2007 Cumbria - 7th July 2007 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1321399.html A Day out in Cumbria including 6233 Duchess of Sutherland at Armathwaite and 60078 in "mainline" blue at Penrith Sunday 8 July 2007: A Day out in Cumbria including 6233 Duchess of Sutherland at Armathwaite and 60078 in "mainline" blue at Penrith

158849 at Armathwaite 158907 in the rain at Armathwaite 220005 departs from Penrith 390011 approaches Penrith 390011 at Penrith 47847 and 47843 with 1Z47 Compass Tours charter (0900 Nuneaton - Carlisle) at Armathwaite 47847 and 47843 with 1Z47 Compass Tours charter at Armathwaite 60078 at Penrith with 6M46 Redcar to Hardendale 60078 at Penrith with 6M46 Redcar to Hardendale 6233 The Duchess of Sutherland at Armathwaite - 7th July 2007

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]]> Sun Jul 8 2007 East Lancs Railway - 4th July 2007 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1318910.html Pictures taken at Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall on the first day of the East Lancs Diesel Event - Incluing visiting locos : D1015 D5310 26024 and 37175 Thursday 5 July 2007: Pictures taken at Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall on the first day of the East Lancs Diesel Event - Incluing visiting locos : D1015 D5310 26024 and 37175

D1015 approaches Ramsbottom The tokens are exchanged as D1015 arrives Ramsbottom 20087 departs Ramsbottom 20087 departs Ramsbottom 26024 and D5310 back up on their train at Rawtenstall 37175 arrives at Ramsbottom from Rawtenstall The Signaller collects the token from 37175 as it arrives at Ramsbottom 37175 at Ramsbottom 37175 at Ramsbottom Visiting class 26 locos, D5310 and 26024 arrive at Ramsbottom station from Bury D5310 and 26024 at Ramsbottom D5310 and 26024 at Ramsbottom D5310 and 26024 at Ramsbottom D5310 and 26024 at Rawtenstall with the 1246hrs service to Heywood D5310 and 26024 run round their train at Rawtenstall D5310 at Ramsbottom Station

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]]> Thu Jul 5 2007 East Manchester and the Hope Valley - 2007 and 2008 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1235964.html A Collection of photos taken in East Manchester, Peak Forest and Totley during 2007 and 2008 Tuesday 20 March 2007: A Collection of photos taken in East Manchester, Peak Forest and Totley during 2007 and 2008

142021 at Ashburys - 27th March 2007 142038 at Ashburys - 27th March 2007 142058 and 66084 at Ashburys - 29th June 2007 TPE's new recruit 170301 at Ashburys - 27th March 2007 20087 and 20020 are dragged back from Barrow Hill to the East Lancs Railway by HNRC's 20905 and 20901, seen here at Diggle Jct - 20th July 2007 20901 and 20905 drag back 20020 and 20087 from Barrow Hill to The East Lancs Railway, seen approaching Diggle Jct - 20th July 2007 A rare sighting of a DRS Class 37, 37038 at Stalybridge on its way from Crewe to York - 20th March 2007 DRS 37423 departs from Stalybridge with a officers special - 29th July 2008 37423 passes Stalybridge Signal Box with an officers special - 29th July 2008 47245 at Denton Jct - 13th October 2007 47773 making its mainline debut since its withdrawal from service with EWS at Denton Jct with 1Z80 0640 Bham New St to Ravenglass charter - 13th October 2007 47773 making its mainline debut since its withdrawal from service with EWS at Denton Jct with 1Z80 0640 Bham New St to Ravenglass charter - 13th October 2007 60021 with 6H60 at Ashburys - 29th June 2007 60078 at Guide Bridge with 6J58 - 11th June 2007 60082 passes Diggle Jct with 6E06 0933 Bredbury to Roxby Gullet - 10th July 2007 60082 passes Diggle Jct with 6E06 0933 Bredbury to Roxby Gullet - 10th July 2007 66069 at Ashburys - 27th March 2007 66084 with 6H57 at Ashburys - 29th June 2007 66084 with 6H57 at Ashburys - 29th June 2007 66084 with 6H57 at Ashburys - 29th June 2007 66084 runs round its train at Ashburys - 29th June 2007 66084 passes Ashburys Signal Box - 29th June 2007 66117 shunts its train at Peak Forest - 13th March 2007 66135 at Hyde Junction - 21st May 2008 Officers saloon 975025 heads towards Guide Bridge from Stalybridge - 29th July 2008 Totley Tunnel (Near Sheffield) Signal Box 57314 at Gorton assisting a Class 323 unit due to OLE damaged at Hyde Junction - 11th May 2008

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]]> Tue Mar 20 2007 Sulzer Feast - 1980's http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1086085.html A selsection of Sulzer pics from the photo archives of Dave ingham - Thanks Dave Sunday 17 September 2006: A selsection of Sulzer pics from the photo archives of Dave ingham - Thanks Dave

25034 25047 standing underneath Manchester Victoria East Junction signal box 25123 at Manchester Victoria 25129 passing by the former Manchester Exchange station on the Down Slow line 25150 approaching Barton Moss Junction signal box on the Down Main with what is probably an engineers train for Ince Moss Tip, summer 1980 25178 at Arpley, Warrington 25180 and a class 76 at Guide bridge 2518X and 304009 at Manchester Piccadilly 25211 standing in Manchester Victoria station acting as Wallside Pilot, summer 1980. 25221 withdrawn at Wigan, Springs Branch 25282 47194 at Wigan, Spring Branch 25282 at Wigan, Springs Branch 25326 at Manchester Victoria, outside East Jct Signal Box Northwich TMD Manchester Victoria A Class 25 approaches Smithy Bridge An unknown class 25 at Red Bank, Manchester, acting as Wallside Pilot banking a Manchester Victoria to Red Bank Carriage Sidings empty coaching stock hauled by steam loco 6201 PRINCESS ELIZABETH, July 1980 A Class 25 in the Llandudno A class 25 passing by the former Manchester Exchange station on the Up Loop line A Class 25 passing by the for Manchester Exchange station on Up Platform 18 line A Class 25 approaches Manchester Victoria An unidentified class 25 on Springs Branch TMD after the old steam loco shed had been demolished. A Class 25 at Wigan, Springs Branch 26001 Eastfield (leading) 26040 (nearest) of Eastfield Traction Maintenance Depot, Glasgow, pass by Collyhurst Street signal box, Miles Platting, Manchester, on the Down Fast line running light engine to Newton Heath Traction Maintenance Depot, Manchester. Saturday 25th April 1992 26025 of Eastfield Traction Maintenance Depot, Glasgow, arrives on platform 9, the Up S&D line, at Stirling station. Wednesday 22nd August 1990 26025 at Stirling - 22nd August 1990 26025 of Eastfield Traction Maintenance Depot, Glasgow, sets back onto the Up Siding passing Stirling Middle signal box . Wednesday 22nd August 1990 26025 at Stirling - 22nd August 1990 26032 of Eastfield Traction Maintenance Depot, Glasgow, departs from Powfoot Ground Frame after shunting at Nobel's Explosive Company Limited. Tuesday 12th September 1989 26032 at Dumfries - 12th September 1989 26032 at Dumfires - 12th September 1989 26032 of Eastfield Traction Maintenance Depot, Glasgow, passes Annan signal box on the Down Main line. Tuesday 12th September 1989 26032 at Dumfries - 12th September 1989 26041 at Dumfries - 12th September 1989 26041 at Dumfries - 12th September 1989 D9531, D5054 and D7076 stand on Wall Siding at Manchester Victoria station forming art of the 09:35 (Additional) Keighley (Worth Valley Railway) to Bury E.L. (7X37) running a day late. Thursday 7th December 1989

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]]> Sun Sep 17 2006 Network Rail's 31233 at Bromley Cross - 29th August 2006 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1068011.html 31233 on Driver training duties, offers a nice change from the usual DMU's that pass Bromley Cross, between Bolton and Blackburn. Tuesday 29 August 2006: 31233 on Driver training duties, offers a nice change from the usual DMU's that pass Bromley Cross, between Bolton and Blackburn.

31233 at Bromley Cross, near to Bolton Lancashire 31233 at Bromley Cross 31233 next to Bromley Cross Signal Box 31233 departs Bromley Cross, heading for Blackburn

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]]> Tue Aug 29 2006 St Pancras International Station - 2nd August 2006 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1041791.html The construction and refurbishment works continue at a pace at St Pancras station. The new domestic platforms are now open and it gives the chance to see the original train shed that has under gone a spectacular refurbishment. Friday 4 August 2006: The construction and refurbishment works continue at a pace at St Pancras station. The new domestic platforms are now open and it gives the chance to see the original train shed that has under gone a spectacular refurbishment.

222004 222004 222004 222004 222009 43178 next to a new sign showing the new name of this historic station The new concourse at St Pancras for domestic arrivals and departures construction of the CTRL platforms continues The new domestic platforms used by Midland Mainline St Pancras - The original Midland Hotel will now become a hotel and luxury apartments Outside the building works continue The original roof almost finished following its restoration St Pancras International - The original roof is almost finished following its restoration A view from the domestic platforms looking towards the old train shed looking up at the old and the new roof from the current entrance to the domestic platforms The new WH7 and WH9 signals at the north end of the new platforms

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]]> Fri Aug 4 2006 East Lancs Railway - Diesel Event - Sunday 9th July 2006 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1024089.html The final day of the East Lancs Railways diesel event - shame about the weather ! Monday 17 July 2006: The final day of the East Lancs Railways diesel event - shame about the weather !

Class 03 D2062 with 56003 in the foreground at Castlecroft Shed, Bury D2062 Castlecroft Shed, Bury 26024 at Rawtenstall 26024 at Bury Bolton St D335 (40135) passes D5054 at Castlecroft Shed, Bury D335 pulls away from the signal on the approach to Bury Bolton St station D335 at Bury with a service to Heywood D335 at Ewood Bridge on the rear of a Rawtenstall bound service D335 at Ewood Bridge on the rear of a Rawtenstall bound service D335 arrives at Heywood from Bury 40145 passes D5054 at Castlecroft Shed, Bury 40145 at Ewood Bridge 40145 passes Castlecroft shed, Bury 45135 at Bury Bolton St 47402 at Bury Bolton St 47575 gets ready to replace 56003 which suffered some engine problems during the day 47575 at Castlecroft shed, Bury Class 24 D5054 and Hymek D7076 in the forground at Castlecroft shed, Bury 56003 going on shed for some attention D5054 shunts at Castlecroft shed, Bury 56003 and D5054 at Castlecroft Shed, Bury Almiost the star of the week, 56003 ready to depart from Bury Bolton St 56003 on the rear of Heywood bound service 56003 at Irwell Vale in the early morning rain ! 56003 at Ewood Bridge 56003 on the first train of the morning to Rawtenstall at Irwell Vale 56003 shunts in the yard at Castlecroft, Bury D5600 and 26024 at Bury Bolton Street D5600, 26024 and the cab of class 40, 40088 at Bury Bolton St D5600 and 26024 at Bury Bolton Street D5600 on the rear of a Rawtenstall train being hauled by 56003 at Irwell Vale D5600 and 26024 Bury Bolton St Class 31 D5600 departs from Rawtenstall D5600 at Bury Bolton St D7076 and the cab of 40088 at Bury Bolton St D7076 D5054 and 56003 line up at Castlecroft shed, Bury D7076 and D5054 at Castlecroft Shed, Bury D7076 and visiting loco 56003 at Castlecroft Shed, Bury Hymek D7076 accelerates away towards the tunnel at Bury D7076 at Bury Bolton St Hymek D7076 at Castlecroft Shed, Bury D832 departs from Bury towards Rawtenstall Warship D832 and East Lancs visitor 56003 at Bury Bolton St Warship D832 and 56003 stand side by side at Ramsbottom D832 and 56003 at Ramsbottom D832 arrives at Rawtenstall D832 approaches the station at Rawtenstall D832 at Ramsbottom D832 on a Heywood train at Bury D832 Onslaught

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]]> Mon Jul 17 2006 East Lancs Railway - Diesel Event - 5th July 2006 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c1012994.html Day one of the East Lancs Railways diesel event - pictured here : 6LDA's, 26024, 47402 and 45135 Wednesday 5 July 2006: Day one of the East Lancs Railways diesel event - pictured here : 6LDA's, 26024, 47402 and 45135

26024 on its frist run out on the East Lancs Railway, Irwell Vale with the 1000 from Bury 26024 Bury bound after leaving Irwell Vale 6LDA's 26024 departs from Irwell Vale 45135 departs from Rawtenstall with the 1305 to Bury 45135 at Ewood Bridge 45135 at Rawtenstall 45135 runs round its train at Rawtenstall 47402 Vale with the 1100 from Bury 47402 departs from Irwell Vale bound for Heywood 26024 departs from Irwell Vale

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]]> Wed Jul 5 2006 April 2006 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c923944.html Photos taken during April 2006, including some Freightliner 66's at Vitriol Works, working there during a steel sleeper relay at Moston (Manchester) and HNRC's 20096 and 20905 leaving the East Lancs Railway for Doncaster. Saturday 15 April 2006: Photos taken during April 2006, including some Freightliner 66's at Vitriol Works, working there during a steel sleeper relay at Moston (Manchester) and HNRC's 20096 and 20905 leaving the East Lancs Railway for Doncaster.

20096 and 20905 at Castleton North Junction after leaving the East Lancs Railway at Heywood - 24th April 2006 20905 and 20096 travel over the up siding at Castleton - 24th April 2006 20096 and 20905 back on NR metals after leaving the East Lancs Railway - 24th April 2006 20096 and 20905 with 0Z36 12:30 Heywood (ELR) to Doncaster at Castleton South Junction - 24th April 2006 20096 and 20905 at Castleton South Junction - 24th April 2006 20096 and 20905 await the signal at Castleton South Junction - 24th April 2006 20905 and 20906 depart from Castleton for Doncaster - 24th April 2006 66512 and 66557 at Vitriol Works during a steel sleeper relay at Moston - 14th April 2006 66512 passes through the rarely used crossover road at Vitriol Works, Moston - 14th April 2006 66512 approaches Vitriol Works, Moston - 14th April 2006 66512 returns to the Up line outside Vitriol Works Signal Box - 14th April 2006 66512 and 66557 on the rear approach Vitriol Works, Moston - 14th April 2006 66557 on the rear of a Crewe bound engineers train at Vitriol Works, Moston - 14th April 2006

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]]> Sat Apr 15 2006 C.F. Booth Ltd, Rotherham - 4th March 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c880972.html Pictures from a Saturday morning visit to CF Booth Ltd at Rotherham. In the scrapyard was 47566 reduced to just its frame and bogies with class 37, 37344 next to face the chop - All these photos have been approved for publication by C.F. Booth Ltd (Thanks) Sunday 5 March 2006: Pictures from a Saturday morning visit to CF Booth Ltd at Rotherham. In the scrapyard was 47566 reduced to just its frame and bogies with class 37, 37344 next to face the chop - All these photos have been approved for publication by C.F. Booth Ltd (Thanks)

37040 and 56004 at CF Booths, Rotherham 37344 and sleeper coach 10604 37344 plus the remains of 47566 and sleeper coach 10604 37344 and the remains of 47566 at CF Booth Ltd, Rotherham - 4th March 2006 37344 and the remains of 47566 37344 37344 37344 37344 37344 37686 and 37697 37686 47725 and 37697 37686 56004 and 37697 37686 (56004) 47725 37697 (37040) 37686 (56004) 47725 and 37697 37697 and 37040 47146 47146 47146 catches the morning sun at Booths, Rotherham 47146 47624 47624 47624 47624, 47725 and 37697 47725 56036 56132 and CF Booths own shunter 56036 and 56132 56036 D4 Sheffield MGR wagaon pushed by a tractor CF Booths very own signal box, a control centre for its new weigh bridge CF Booths new signal box looking great in the morning sun Sulzer 12LDA28C power unit from 47566

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]]> Sun Mar 5 2006 March 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c879889.html Photos taken in March 2006, including the many stored locos at Healey Mills Yard and some photos taken around the Manchester area at Castleton and Ashton Moss Saturday 4 March 2006: Photos taken in March 2006, including the many stored locos at Healey Mills Yard and some photos taken around the Manchester area at Castleton and Ashton Moss

DRS 37218 and 37059 at Castleton with 1Z55 0713 Gloucester to Goole charter train - 18th March 2006 37218 and 37059 pass Castleton with 1Z55 charter from Gloucester - 18th March 2006 37218 and 37059 pass Castleton with 1Z55 charter from Gloucester - 18th March 2006 37218 and 37059 pass Castleton with 1Z55 charter from Gloucester - 18th March 2006 37695 37685 and 37517 at Healey Mills - 4th March 2006 37695 (left) and 37517 (right) head the line of many stored class 37 and class 47 locos - 4th March 2006 37695 (37685) and 37517 at Healey Mills - 4th March 2006 Freightliners, 47816 at Castleton after arriving from Crewe Basford Hall with 6J65 - 8th March 2006 47816 shunts from the CMD sidings to the Up and Down through line at Castleton East Jct - 8th March 2006 47816 passes Castleton East Jct Signal Box on its way into the CORUS sidings to pick up its train (6B65) for its return journey to Crewe Basford Hall Freightliners 47841 with 0J65 having arrived at Castleton from Crewe Basford Hall - 18th March 2006 47841 at Castleton - 18th March 2006 47841 departs from Castleton with 6B65 1330 Castleton to Crewe Basford Hall - 18th March 2006 47841 departs from Castleton with 6B65 1330 Castleton to Crewe Basford Hall - 18th March 2006 47841 shunting at Castleton - 18th March 2006 47841 accelerates away from Castleton East Junction with 6B65 for Basford Hall - 18th March 2006 60002 approaches Ashton Moss North Jct with 6E06 - 6th March 2006 60002 approaches Ashton Moss North Jct with 6E06 - 6th March 2006 66205 passes Astley - 2nd March 2006 66208 at Healey Mills - 4th March 2006 Healey Mills Yard Healey Mills Yard - including 37695, 47773, 47790 (left) and 37517 and 37685 - 4th March 2006

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]]> Sat Mar 4 2006 Swindon Works remembered 1985-1986 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c860527.html My favourite works Swindon, sadly closed in 1986 - Although I had passed it on the train many times I did not get to visit the works until early 1985 but managed four or five visits that year, then when permits were no longer available went with my zoom lens to grab the last photos of the works before its closure. Monday 13 February 2006: My favourite works Swindon, sadly closed in 1986 - Although I had passed it on the train many times I did not get to visit the works until early 1985 but managed four or five visits that year, then when permits were no longer available went with my zoom lens to grab the last photos of the works before its closure.

03142 and 40112 - 13th March 1985 03142 - 4th September 1985 03142 - 18th June 1985 08121 and 46056 - 22nd October 1985 08121 is dismantled while 46056 looks on at Swindon Works - 22nd October 1985 08121 - 4th September 1985 08325 and 47901 - 4th September 1985 08567 - 18th June 1985 08575 08068 08067 and 08088 - 22nd October 1985 08575 and 08325 - 18th June 1985 D1015 and D818 - 13th March 1985 D1015 - 4th September 1985 13001 awaits the cutters torch - 13th March 1985 25050 and 25274 (ex store at Derby Works) - 13th March 1985 25050 and 25274 - 13th March 1985 25067 08682 and 08930 - 18th June 1986 25067 just after being secured for preservation - 18th June 1985 No permit so zoom lens out to see 25075 25219 25133 25228 25234 97202 (25131) and 25144 - 4th July 1986 25076 25069 and 25084 - 7th March 1986 25101 25115 and 25139 - 4th September 1985 25115 - 22nd October 1985 The remains of 25129 are cut up - 13th March 1985 25139 25115 and 25101 - 4th September 1985 25179 in the North Yard - 7th March 1986 25182 - 18th June 1985 25186 - 18th June 1985 25253 - 4th September 1985 25270 and 25177 - 7th March 1986 25274 - 13th March 1985 25319 - 22nd October 1985 25320 25275 and 46039 in the scraping area - 18th June 1985 27028 and 27019 - 13th March 1985 27036 - 13th March 1985 31111 - 4th September 1985 31111 in the rain ! - 13th March 1985 40083 and 40112 in the scraping area - 4th September 1985 40083 - 4th September 1985 40112 - 18th June 1985 40112 - 4th September 1985 40112 - 18th June 1985 40154 - 22nd October 1985 40193 46029 and 46046 - 18th June 1985 40193 46029 46056 and 46049 - 13th March 1985 46006 46039 08325 and D818 - 13th March 1985 46006 - 18th June 1985 46013 - 13th March 1985 46021 - 13th March 1985 46038 and 25101 - 22nd October 1985 46038 - 4th September 1985 46039 25275 and 25320 -18th June 1985

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]]> Mon Feb 13 2006 CF Booth Ltd. Rotherham - 4th February 2006 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c851262.html A selection of photographs from the scrap yards of CF Booth at Rotherham - All these photos have been approved for publication by C.F. Booth Ltd (Thanks) Sunday 5 February 2006: A selection of photographs from the scrap yards of CF Booth at Rotherham - All these photos have been approved for publication by C.F. Booth Ltd (Thanks)

31123 (D5541) in the scrapping area at CF Booth, Rotherham The once preserved 37242 having arrived recently from Barrow Hill now awaits the cutters torch 37242 stands along side CF Booth's new signal box ! It did not take long to demolish 37298 and 37797, here only their bogies and frames remain. 37376 37686 37344 and 37697 37376 37686 and 56004 37697 and 37040 at C.F. Booths, Rotherham 47146 47146 awaits its scrapping at CF Booth 47566 and 56036 D5541 (31123) with 47624 and 37905 in the foreground 47624 37905 (now preserved) and 47566 47624 56036 56132 and 37905 47624 D5541 can be seen across the scrap yard at CF Booth Ltd, Rotherham 56036 56132 and 37905 Recenty found at Doncaster Works is an unused class 58 cab, this has now been brought and it is planned to fit the cab out and number it 58051 ! D5541 (31123) D5541 (31123) D5541 (31123) D5541 (31123) D5541 (31123) 37040 47725 and 56004 37242 the remains of 37298 with D5541 in the foreground 37344 and 37697 37376 37344 and 37697 37376 37686 37344 37697 and 37040 37376 37686 37344 and 37697 47146 47566 The remains of Class 37's 37298 and 37797 with Class 31 D5541 in the forground 56004 37686 and 37376 56004 and 37686 56036 and 56132 CF Booth Ltd's own shunter Laura and 37242 stand next to the 37298 (left) 37797 (right) CF Booth's own shunters next to the The suprise of my visit, The UK's newest signal box, and what a good job they have done..I asume it will be used as a

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]]> Sun Feb 5 2006 Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre - February 2006 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c850140.html 4th February 2006 - A selection of photographs from a Saturday morning vist to the famous roundhouse at Barrow Hill, Staveley. Saturday 4 February 2006: 4th February 2006 - A selection of photographs from a Saturday morning vist to the famous roundhouse at Barrow Hill, Staveley.

25067 inside the roundhouse 25067 37079 (31407) awaits an uncertain future outside in the yard at Barrow Hill 31412 31460 31433 31524 (right to left) 31524 31433 31450 31412 31407 37079 outside in the yard at Barrow Hill 33111 and 45105 under restoration in the roundhouse 33111 45105 37201 and 85101 33111 45105 37201 and E3035 37079 and 08928 37079 31407 and to the right 08928 in the yard at Barrow Hill Still awaiting collection is DRS loco, 37510 37510 D8056 D8132 20119 D9500 in the yard 45060 45060 D2853 D2868 D2302 D9500 20119 D8132 D8056 and 37510 line up in the yard 45105 37201 and 85101 inside the roundhouse 47707 47628 and 47744 outside FM Rail's shed 56006 and 58001 58001 and 56006 Class 20's D8056 and D8132 81002 33053 47769 and 26007 in the roundhouse at Barrow Hill 82008 84001 and 89001 E3035 (83012) 81002 33053 (under restoration) 47769 and 26007 inside the roundhouse

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]]> Sat Feb 4 2006 Earles Sidings - 26th January 2006 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c841088.html A few photos taken at Earles sidings in the Hope Valley. Unfortunately there was no sign of the Blue Circle 20's ! Friday 27 January 2006: A few photos taken at Earles sidings in the Hope Valley. Unfortunately there was no sign of the Blue Circle 20's !

66172 passes Earles Sidings Signal Box 66553 66614 arrives with a Blue Circle cement train 66614 66614 with Earles Sidings Signal Box in the distance 66614 departs Earles Sidings Blue Circle's own loco, Blue John arrives to pick up its train at Earles Sidings Blue Circle's own loco, Blue John Earles Sidings Signal Box

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]]> Fri Jan 27 2006 The Blue Pullman - Manchester Central Station to St Pancras 1960 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c839897.html Pictures taken of the Blue "Midland" Pullman as it journeys from Manchester Central to St Pancras .....to purchase the DVD of this historic journey, go to the following link : http://www.bfi.org.uk/booksvideo/video/details/btf/dvd_1.html Thursday 26 January 2006: Pictures taken of the Blue "Midland" Pullman as it journeys from Manchester Central to St Pancras .....to purchase the DVD of this historic journey, go to the following link : http://www.bfi.org.uk/booksvideo/video/details/btf/dvd_1.html

The Blue Pullman gets ready for its departure to St Pancras Manchester Central (now the GMEX !) Passengers join the Midland Pullman at Manchester Central Passengers join the Midland Pullman at Manchester Central The Signal Box at Manchester Central The Blue Pullman departs from Manchester Central The Blue Pullman departs from Manchester Central The Blue Pullman departs from Manchester Central Breakfast is served Not a HV vest in sight ! Ambergate The Driver Knighton tunnel just south of Leicester Wigston Junction Sharnbrook

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]]> Thu Jan 26 2006 East Lancs Railway - English Electric Day - 21st January 2006 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c835764.html My first outing of the New Year found English Electrics : 40135 back in green as D335, the last outing for Harry Needles 20901 and 20904 on the East Lancs, Class 31 D5600 and the visitors were 20096 and 20905 from the Harry Needle Railway company. Sunday 22 January 2006: My first outing of the New Year found English Electrics : 40135 back in green as D335, the last outing for Harry Needles 20901 and 20904 on the East Lancs, Class 31 D5600 and the visitors were 20096 and 20905 from the Harry Needle Railway company.

Harry Needle's 20096 and 20905 await their next turn of duty 20096, 20905 and D5600 arrive at Ramsbotton 20096, 20905 and D5600 (providing the train heat) at Ramsbottom 20096, 20905 and D5600 depart from Ramsbottom 20096, 20905 and D5600 depart from Ramsbottom 20096, 20905 and D5600 at Ramsbottom 20096 at Irwell Vale 20901 and 20904 head towards Rawtenstall after leaving Irwell Vale 20901 at Ramsbottom 20904 and 20901 at Irwell Vale, this was 20904's first run out on the East Lancs Railway 20904 and 20901 at Irwell Vale 20904 (20901 20905 and 20096) at Ramsbottom 20904 at Bury Bolton St 20904 arrives at Irwell Vale Harry Needle's 20905 and 20096 at Irwell Vale on the first service of the day from Bury 20905 and 20096 at Irwell Vale in the early morning sun 20905 departs from Irwell Vale - 21st January 2006 20905 departs from Irwell Vale Class 40, D335 (40135) now back in its green livery with the boiler working well at Rawtenstall on the 1115 to Heywood Class 40, D335 (40135) now back in its green livery with the boiler working well at Rawtenstall on the 1115 to Heywood D335 arrives at Ramsbottom as 20096 awaits it departure to Bury D335 arrives at Ramsbottom with the 1347 from Rawtenstall D335 arrives at Ramsbottom D335 heads towards Bury at Ramsbottom D335 (40135) at Ramsbottom with the 1020 from Bury D335 awaits its departure from Ramsbottom D335 looking good now it's back in green livery D335 runs round at Rawtnestall D335 at Rawtenstall D335 at Rawtenstall D5600 heads up the rear of the 1345 from Bury with 20905 and 20096 on the front

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]]> Sun Jan 22 2006 1Z45, DPS Charter 0922 Derby to Derby with Deltic 55019 - 28th December 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c808422.html Pictured here at Hall Royd Junction (Todmorden) and Salford Crescent are a few photos of Deltic 55019 with a DPS Charter from Derby. Wednesday 28 December 2005: Pictured here at Hall Royd Junction (Todmorden) and Salford Crescent are a few photos of Deltic 55019 with a DPS Charter from Derby.

155341 at Hall Royd Jct 175105 at Salford Crescent 55019 at Hall Royd Jct 55019 at Hall Royd Jct 55019 at Hall Royd Jct 55019 at Salford Crescent 55019 at Salford Crescent with 1Z45 from Derby - 28th December 2005 55019 at Salford Crescent Hall Royd Junction, Todmorden

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]]> Wed Dec 28 2005 C.F. Booths Ltd Rotherham - December 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c794845.html 10th December 2005 - A selection of photos from a Saturday morning visit to CF Booths at Rotherham - All these photos have been approved for publication by C.F. Booth Ltd (Thanks) Wednesday 14 December 2005: 10th December 2005 - A selection of photos from a Saturday morning visit to CF Booths at Rotherham - All these photos have been approved for publication by C.F. Booth Ltd (Thanks)

37162 and 47566 Recently brought from CF Booths, this loco could now be heading for preservation or mainline use in the place of 37248 at Barrow Hill 37230 with 37178 to the left and 37797 to the right 47298 and behind 47624 37376 in the distance with 37298 37376 and class 31 D5541 both await disposal 37376 and D5541 at CF Booth, Rotherham 37686 and 37344 47241 still awaits its final disposal, this loco has been put to one side in the yard at CF Booths while other locos are disposed of. 56121, the disposal of this loco is almost complete with only one cab and its frame remaining 56121 56121 bathes in the morning sun 56121 partly cut up at CF Booth, while a class 60 passes on the main line. The remains of 86430 in the yard at CF Booth, Rotherham D5541 (31123) and 37376 The remains of cut up 86430 with 37376 and 37298 in the foreground Possibly ex LMS hoppers that saw use at the BOCM Selby complex in their latter years but now await disposal at CF Booth's Rotherham

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]]> Wed Dec 14 2005 Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre - December 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c790869.html A selection of pictures from the Roundhouse Railway Centre at Barrow Hill. At the centre there are many locomotives preserved and under restoration, then in the yards many stored for further use or possible component recovery then disposal. Sunday 11 December 2005: A selection of pictures from the Roundhouse Railway Centre at Barrow Hill. At the centre there are many locomotives preserved and under restoration, then in the yards many stored for further use or possible component recovery then disposal.

(Right to left) 20119 20066 and D8056 20121 33053 37201 and 37079 33053 20121 and D8132 Inside the famous roundhouse are (left to right) : 03066 25067 33111 and 45105 25067 25067 25067 can be seen here through the window of the roundhouse 26007 (D5300) under restoration 26011 inside the roundhouse Class 02 shunters D2868 and D2853 stand nose to nose 31407 (left) 31524 31412 31460 37079 37201 stored outside in the yard 31412 and 31460 (left to right)31524 31412 31460 37079 31524 and 31412 33035 82008 85101 47488 and 47769 33035 and 82008 33111 and 45105 37242 awaiting its move to C.F. Booth's at Rotherham for scrap DRS 37510 awaits release from Barrow Hill following its repaint 37510 40145 under repair 40145 under repair at Barrow Hill 45060 D2853 D2868 D2302 D9500 20119 and 20066 45060 D2853 D2868 D2302 D9500 20119 20066 and D8056 47707 and 47628 47769 (left) D8056 20066 20119 D9500 D2302 D2868 D2868 and 45060 47780 55015 gets new body panels 55019 in the DPS shed at Barrow Hill D5528 (31123) D5528 Traction Magazine 56006 and 58001 58001 and 56006 58001 and 56006 58001 and 56006 D9009 D9500 An overview of the yard at Barrow Hill A Cab of a DELTIC parked in the car park

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]]> Sun Dec 11 2005 Ron Hull Jnr's Scrap Yard - Rotherham http://D7606.fotopic.net/c790213.html Pictured here at Ron Hull's scrap yard at Rotherham is the recent arrival 56066 from the RTC at Derby and 31417 and 31558. Thanks to Ron Hull Jnr for the photos...Please note unlike the nearby C.F. Booths this yard is not open to visitors... Saturday 10 December 2005: Pictured here at Ron Hull's scrap yard at Rotherham is the recent arrival 56066 from the RTC at Derby and 31417 and 31558. Thanks to Ron Hull Jnr for the photos...Please note unlike the nearby C.F. Booths this yard is not open to visitors...

31417 at Ron Hull's Rotherham 31558 (left) and 31417 (right) await disposal 31417 (left) and 31558 (right) 31558 and 31417 at Ron Hull's Rotherham 56066 cut in two only days after its arrival from the RTC at Derby

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]]> Sat Dec 10 2005 Yet More Class 24's and Class 25's from the past remembered http://D7606.fotopic.net/c788313.html A further collection of Class 24's and Class 25's from the 1970's and 1980's. Any help would be much appreciated in identifying some of the unknown locations of these photos. Thursday 8 December 2005: A further collection of Class 24's and Class 25's from the 1970's and 1980's. Any help would be much appreciated in identifying some of the unknown locations of these photos.

24129 at Eastfield 25029 - unknown date and location 25042 at Warrington - 7th May 1977 25043 at Crewe 25060 and the front half of 13003 at Doncaster Works 25063 at Sands Road Crossing, Paignton - 18th September 1977 25070 and 25039 at Shrewsbury with 1Z58 0650 from Ealing Broadway to Barmouth - 3rd April 1976 25072 - unknown date and location 25073 at Springs Branch, Wigan - unknown date 25074 and 25057 at Sands Road Crossing, Paignton - 15th April 1974 25078 at Dawlish - unknown date 25086 at Haymarket - 16ht September 1979 25117 - Tamworth High Level 25113 at Wigan Springs Branch 25150 - unknown date and location 25184 at Longsight - 10th July 1978 25187 and 25269 Sands Road Crossing, Paignton - 30th July 1977 25207 at Toton - 24th January 1981 25208 at Springs Branch, Wigan - unknown date 25212 - unknown date and location 25213 at Springs Branch, Wigan - 24th November 1981 25213 - Warrington (returning from Fiddlers Ferry) 25218 and 25258 at Sands Road, Paignton - 11th February 1976 25240 and 47xxx at Springs Branch, Wigan - 7th May 1974 25241 and 47xxx at Motherwell - 16ht September 1979 25254 date and location unknown D7672 (25322) at Chester with the Rat Requiem rail tour - 20th March 1991 25322 at Wigan Springs Branch 5109 - unknown date and location 5050 at Crewe Electric Depot Open Day - 17th September 1972 5118 and another type two at an unknown location 5142 and 5032 at Aberystwyth - 12th May 1973 5191 - unknown date and location 5202 at Exeter St Davids - 12th August 1972 5207 - Wigan Springs Branch 5240 (25090) at Springs Branch, Wigan with target 85 - March 1973 5268 - unknown date and location 5269 (25109) at Springs Branch, Wigan with 9T96 the 0600hrs from Springs Branch - 27th August 1973 5269 (25119) at Springs Branch, Wigan - date unknown 5281 at Springs Branch, Wigan - August 1973 5286 - Wigan Springs Branch 7507 at Laira Open Day - 23rd September 1972 7513 at Ebbw Jct - 3rd June 1973 7550 passes Springs Branch, Wigan with 8P51 1310 Warrington to Carlisle - 8th April 1974 7559 - unknown date and location 7577 at Exeter St Davids - 16th May 1973 D7580 - unknown date and location 7660 (25310) - unknown date and location 7661 (25311) - unknown date and location

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]]> Thu Dec 8 2005 Crewe Diesel Depot http://D7606.fotopic.net/c781254.html These pictures were taken in August 2005 and show the many scrap locos awaiting disposal at this once busy depot. Some of the locos pictured here are no more, being cut up in recent months. Friday 2 December 2005: These pictures were taken in August 2005 and show the many scrap locos awaiting disposal at this once busy depot. Some of the locos pictured here are no more, being cut up in recent months.

37420 47515 and 58022 37420 58022 and 37520 37420 and 58022 37420 and 58022 37713 37889 and 37903 37903 37889 and 37713 37903 47188 plus the remains of 47213 at Crewe Diesel Depot 47775 and 47774 47775 and 47774

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]]> Fri Dec 2 2005 37416 visits Castleton - 25th November 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c774211.html A rare appearence of a class 37 at the CORUS works at Caslteton, near Rochdale. 37416 arrived with 6M23 1049 from Toton in the bright afternoon winter sun. Friday 25 November 2005: A rare appearence of a class 37 at the CORUS works at Caslteton, near Rochdale. 37416 arrived with 6M23 1049 from Toton in the bright afternoon winter sun.

37416 arrives at Castleton with 6M23 from Toton 37416 at Castleton 37416 back 6M23 into the Corus works at Castleton 37416 light engine after arriving with 6M23 from Toton 37416 awaits the signal to shunt 6M23 into the Corus sidings at Castleton 37416 on the Up & Down Through Siding, Castleton 37416 at Castleton 37416 after arriving at Castleton with 6M23 from Toton 37416 Castleton Castleton East Jct Signal Box with 37416 shunting from the CORUS works.

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]]> Fri Nov 25 2005 C.F. Booth Ltd Rotherham - November 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c767212.html A selection of locos awaiting the cutters torch at C.F. Booth, Rotherham. All these photos have been approved for publication by C.F. Booth Ltd (Thanks) Friday 18 November 2005: A selection of locos awaiting the cutters torch at C.F. Booth, Rotherham. All these photos have been approved for publication by C.F. Booth Ltd (Thanks)

37074 86603 47241 37074 86603 47241 37074 86603 47241 the remains of 37074 - 86603 37178 and 37230 37185 37178 37230 and 37797 37298 47624 (right) and 47566 and 37162 (left) 37298 and 86426 37686 and 56004 (left) 37344 and 37376 (right) 56004 37686 37162 86430 56121 37697 37797 and 56036 37797 37905 (left) 37074 (frames) 47241 37905 37178 56132 and 56036 37905 37185 (left) 37178 37230 37797 (right) a new arrival 37905 but now saved for preservation 37905's number panel 37905 47241 and the remains of 37074 47241 and on the floor lay the remains of 47576 47241 86603 47241 and 86603 47241 and 86603 47241 47241 47241 47241 47241 with some Sulzer power units to the right 47241 47566 and 86430 47566 47566 plus 56121 37686 and 37162 47725 56004 56004 37686 and 56121 56004 and 37686 56036 and 37797 56036 56121 37162 and 47566 left to right 56121 37686 37162 47566 and 86430 56121 37686 37162 47566 56121 the remains of the cab of 86426 86426 86426 86426 86426 86426 86426

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]]> Fri Nov 18 2005 East Lancs Railway's Sulzer Day - 12th November 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c760820.html It was the East Lancs Railway's Sulzer day with all the usual resident locos in action plus 47575 on loan from Riviera Trains made its debut appearence. Sunday 13 November 2005: It was the East Lancs Railway's Sulzer day with all the usual resident locos in action plus 47575 on loan from Riviera Trains made its debut appearence.

45135 at Bury with the 1416 from Heywood 45135 at Ramsbottom with the 1416 from Heywood to Rawtenstall 45135 at Ramsbottom with the 1416 from Heywood to Rawtenstall 45135 at Ramsbottom with the 1416 from Heywood to Rawtenstall 47402 at Bury ready to depart with the 1500 to Rawtenstall as D5054 arrives with a Heywood bound service. 47575 awaits its debut on the East Lancs Railway as D6536 arrives with the 1405 from Rawtenstall D5054 approaches Ramsbottom with the 1505 from Rawtenstall D5054 at Bury stands in the winter sun ready to depart for Heywood D5054 at Bury with the 1205 from Rawtenstall. D5054 arrives at Ramsbottom station with the 1530 to Heywood 47402 and D5054 at Bury Bolton St D6536 at Bury Bolton St sets back into the station with the 1416 from Heywood D6536 ready to depart from Bury with the 1450 to Heywood D7076 at Bury On loan from Riviera Trains 47575 pictured outside Bury Bolton St awaits its debut on the East Lancs Railway

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]]> Sun Nov 13 2005 Castleton and Diggle Jn - October 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c743028.html A busy week at Castleton (near Rochdale) saw steam loco 44996 head a charter train from Rawtenstall on the East Lancs Railway to Blackpool North and return on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, also pictured here from Friday the 28th is 47851 with the empty coaches from the charters returning from the East Lancs Railway going back to West Coast Railway's depot at Carnforth. Plus a couple of photos at Diggle Jn. Friday 28 October 2005: A busy week at Castleton (near Rochdale) saw steam loco 44996 head a charter train from Rawtenstall on the East Lancs Railway to Blackpool North and return on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, also pictured here from Friday the 28th is 47851 with the empty coaches from the charters returning from the East Lancs Railway going back to West Coast Railway's depot at Carnforth. Plus a couple of photos at Diggle Jn.

Diggle Junction Signal Box 44996 at Castleton North Junction with 1Z45, charter from Rawtenstall to Blackpool North - 26th October 2005 44996 stands at the stop board coming off the East Lancs Railway at Hopwood ground frame - 26th October 2005 44996 at Hopwood ready to proceed towards Castleton North Jct - 26th October 2005 47851 at Castleton South Jct with 5Z46 ECS from the East Lancs Railway to Carnforth - 28th October 2005 47851 at Castleton South Jct with 5Z46 ECS from the East Lancs Railway to Carnforth - 28th October 2005 47851 at Castleton South Jct with 5Z46 ECS from the East Lancs Railway to Carnforth - 28th October 2005 47851 at Castleton South Jct with 5Z46 ECS from the East Lancs Railway to Carnforth - 28th October 2005 60007 at Diggle Jn with 6M07 - 31st October 2005 60059 at Diggle Jn heads towards Stalybridge with 6M22 to Tunstead - 31st October 2005 60059 at Diggle Junction with 6M22 - 31st October 2005 60072 stands at Castleton with 6L30 from Warrington - 28th October 2005 66099 passes Castleton with 6M28 from Drax to Oakleigh - 28th October 2005 66522 at Castleton after arriving with 6J65 from Crewe Basford Hall - 28th October 2005 66522 at Castleton - 28th October 2005 66522 at Castleton with 0J65 for Crewe Basford Hall (60072 in the foreground) - 28th October 2005

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]]> Fri Oct 28 2005 Llangollen Diesel Week - Saturday 1st October 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c711216.html Pictures from the first day of the Llangollen Railway's diesel week, locos working were D1566 (47449) 46010 and 25313 which worked a passenger service from Llangollen to Carrog and back with 2 brake vans, lots of oily faces HELLFIRE ! Sunday 2 October 2005: Pictures from the first day of the Llangollen Railway's diesel week, locos working were D1566 (47449) 46010 and 25313 which worked a passenger service from Llangollen to Carrog and back with 2 brake vans, lots of oily faces HELLFIRE !

25313 at Carrog gets ready to deaprt with the 1525 to Llangollen 25313 runs round at Carrog 25313 at Glyndfrdwy with the 1425 passesnger service from Llangollen ! 25313 at Llangollen 25313 at Llangollen - 1st October 2005 25313 just outside Llangollen station tries to race the 1100 departure from LLangollen (46010 on the front) 25313 at Llangollen 25313 at Llangollen with the 1605 arrival from Carrog 25313 at Llangollen ready for the shed after arriving with 1525 from Carrog 25313 at Goods Jct, Llangollen - riding in a brake van to Carrog, plenty of clag and covered in oil ! 25313 runs round at Llangollen 46010 arrives at Llangollen with the 1600 from Carrog 46010 at Berwyn with the 1300 from Llangollen 46010 at Berwyn with the 1300 from Llangollen 46010 at Llangollen with the 1100 to Carrog 46010 arrives at Llangollen with the 1200 from Carrog 46010 across the River Dee at Llangollen with the 1233 arrivial from Carrog 46010 at Llangollen with the 1633 arrival from Carrog 46010 at Llangollen with the ECS from the 1633 arrival from Carrog 46010 runs round at Llangollen D1556(47449) approaches Berwyn with the 1255 from Carrog D1556 arrives at Glyndfrdwy with the 1500 from Carrog D1566 at Llangollen with the 1333 from Carrog D1566 at Llangollen with the 1333 from Carrog D1566 at Llangollen with the 1333 from Carrog 47449 at Llangollen with the 1400 to Carrog 03162 at Carrog Glyndfrdwy Signal Box

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]]> Sun Oct 2 2005 C.F. Booth Ltd, Rotherham - September 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c706488.html Pictured here is a selection of photos taken at C.F. Booth's scrap yard in Rotherham during September 2005. Most of the locomotives in the scrap yard had recently arrived from the CDRC at Springs Branch depot, Wigan. All photos have been published with kind the permission of C.F. Booth Ltd Rotherham Tuesday 27 September 2005: Pictured here is a selection of photos taken at C.F. Booth's scrap yard in Rotherham during September 2005. Most of the locomotives in the scrap yard had recently arrived from the CDRC at Springs Branch depot, Wigan. All photos have been published with kind the permission of C.F. Booth Ltd Rotherham

37040 47725 and 56004 - 10th September 2005 37040 47725 and 56006 - 24th September 2005 37071 with MK 111 sleeper 10665 awaiting the cutters torch - 24th September 2005 37071 and 47241 - 24th September 2005 37071 and 47241 - 24th September 2005 37071 and 47762 - 24th September 2005 37071 C.F. Booths - 24th September 2005 37071 - 24th September 2005 37074 37185 56132 56036 and 47146 on the left - 24th September 2005 37074 - 24th September 2005 37185 56036 with 47536 in the foreground - 10th September 2005 37185 - 10th September 2005 37298 47624 and 37162 - 24th September 2005 37370 and 47328 - 10th September 2005 37370 and 47536 - 10th September 2005 37370 56132 and 47536 - 10th September 2005 37370 and 56132 - 10th September 2005 37370 and 56132 - 10th September 2005 37370 - 10th September 2005 37686 and 56006 - 10th September 2005 47146 - 24th September 2005 47241 - 24th September 2005 47241 - 24th September 2005 47328 - 10th September 2005 47328 - 10th September 2005 47536 - 24th September 2005 Cutting of 47536 is underway - 24th September 2005 47536 - 24th September 2005 47566 37162 and 37298 - 24th September 2005 47762 37074 37185 56132 56036 and to the left 47146 - 24th September 2005 47762 - 24th September 2005 47762 37074 and 37071 - 24th September 2005 47762 - 24th September 2005 56004 37686 and 56121 - 10th September 2005 56036 and 37185 - 10th September 2005 56036 56132 47146 and 47762 - 24th September 2005 56121 - 24th September 2005 56132 and 37370 - 10th September 2005 56132 and 37370 - 10th September 2005 C.F. Booth Ltd C.F. Booth's own shunter

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]]> Tue Sep 27 2005 Cricklewood Remembered http://D7606.fotopic.net/c694650.html Whilst clearing out the loft in our house I came across an envelope with some negatives in. They were given to me, I guess ? some years ago when I worked on the Midland Main line at Cricklewood and West Hampstead, however my memory fails me as to who gave them to me ? Any ideas or did you take these photos ?. Anyway I thought it would be a shame not to share these photos with the World Wide Web, they were taken in the early 80's and show the Cricklewood area being modernised with overhead wires erected and the old manual signal boxes and semaphore signals being replaced by a new PSB at West Hampstead and colour light signals. Sunday 18 September 2005: Whilst clearing out the loft in our house I came across an envelope with some negatives in. They were given to me, I guess ? some years ago when I worked on the Midland Main line at Cricklewood and West Hampstead, however my memory fails me as to who gave them to me ? Any ideas or did you take these photos ?. Anyway I thought it would be a shame not to share these photos with the World Wide Web, they were taken in the early 80's and show the Cricklewood area being modernised with overhead wires erected and the old manual signal boxes and semaphore signals being replaced by a new PSB at West Hampstead and colour light signals.

25033 passes the new EMU depot at Cricklewood 25099 25141 25144 stands withdrawn at Cricklewood shed 25214 25278 25315 and 25308 The overhead masts now in place in this shot, whilst the semaphores still remain Two Class 25's ready for engineering duites at Cricklewood An unidentified Class 25 An unidentified Class 25 at Brent Sidings, Cricklewood 25xxx with Cricklewood Depot in the foreground A class 25 peers through the new overhead masts and the old semaphore signals 25xxx and brake van 45052 on the new Cricklewood EMU sidings 45116 A Class 45 heads north through Cricklewood A Class 45 heads north through Cricklewood A Class 45 heads a class 1 passenger service through Cricklewwod Class 127 coach number 51634 withdrawn at Cricklewood shed The diagram of Brent Junction Signal Box Brent Sidings Closed ? A Class 127 DMU soon to be replaced by the new Bed-Pan EMU's Signalman, Bill Wright at Cricklewood Depot Signal Box

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]]> Sun Sep 18 2005 September 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c691009.html A selection of photos taken on my travels during the month of September 2005. Including a Class 40 at Warrington Bank Quay Wednesday 14 September 2005: A selection of photos taken on my travels during the month of September 2005. Including a Class 40 at Warrington Bank Quay

Warrington Bank Quay 20306 and 20315 at Woodacre - 12th September 2005 221101 at Warrington Bank Quay - 13th September 2005 390006 arrives at Warrington Bank Quay - 13th September 2005 390011 at Woodacre - 12th September 2005 390013 at Warrington - 13th Spetember 2005 390052 at Warrington Bank Quay - 13th September 2005 40145 hauling 47402 45135 and D6536 through Warrington, the locos were returning to the East Lancs' Railway at Bury from the open weekend at Crewe works - 13th September 2005 47848 at Crewe - 11th September 2005 47851 at Castleton with 2Z01 0820 Crewe to Preston officers saloon passing 60071 working 6L30 Warrington to Castleton - 28th September 2005 47851 at Castleton with 2Z01 an officers saloon from Crewe to Preston via Bradford and Blackpool - 28th September 2005 60071 at Castleton with 6L30 Warrington to Castleton - 28th September 2005 60071 at Castleton with 6L30 Warrington to Castleton - 28th September 2005 60071 at the CORUS works at Castleton - 28th September 2005 60071 at the CORUS works at Castleton - 28th September 2005 60071 at the CORUS works at Castleton - 28th September 2005 40145 hauling 47402 45135 and D6536 through Warrington, the locos were returning to the East Lancs' Railway at Bury from the open weekend at Crewe works - 13th September 2005 66006 at Warrington - 13th September 2005 66037 at Warrington - 13th September 2005 66090 at Warrington - 13th September 2005 66228 takes power after a train crew change at Warrington Bank Quay - 13th September 2005 66233 with 6X02 at Vitriol Works, Moston - 22nd September 2005 66401 at Warrington with 4M44 for Daventry - 13th August 2005 86610 86615 and 90016 head a northbound freightliner through Warrington Bank Quay - 13th September 2005 90026 and 90035 at Crewe - 11th September 2005 90035 and 57303 at Crewe - 11th September 2005 90035 at Crewe - 11th September 2005 92012 passes 92038 stabled in the north bay at Warrington Bank Quay station - 13th September 2005 92016 with its recently applied EWS logo (Warrington 13th September 2005) 92016 at Warrington - 13th September 2005 92024 at Warrington - 13th September 2005 92038 (92033) and 142064 at Warrington Bank Quay - 13th September 2005 92038 and 92033 at Warrington Bank Quay - 13th September 2005

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]]> Wed Sep 14 2005 Crewe Works Open Weekend http://D7606.fotopic.net/c686971.html A selection of photos from Crewe Works Open Weekend on Sunday 11th September 2005. The highlights were 47832 in the "new" FM Rail livery being named "Driver Tom Clark O.B.E." and Class 28 D5705 being lifted off its bogies for the watching crowds ! Sunday 11 September 2005: A selection of photos from Crewe Works Open Weekend on Sunday 11th September 2005. The highlights were 47832 in the "new" FM Rail livery being named "Driver Tom Clark O.B.E." and Class 28 D5705 being lifted off its bogies for the watching crowds !

D1023 47854 D8154 45041 The NRM's D1023 D2073 31108 31108 D1023 D832 40145 43062 45041 45112 40145 and 45041 in the foreground 45112 Freightliner's 47150 47815 named Great Western 47826 47832 (47815) in the new FM Rail livery just after being named 47832 (47815) in the new FM Rail livery just after being named 47832 in the new FM Rail livery just after being named 47832 FM Rail's 47832 being named West Coast Railway's 47854 The ELR's D5054 D5054 D5705 off its bogies D5705 being prepared to be returned to its bogies D5705 up she goes D5705 hanging around D5705 up in the air ready to meet up with its bogies once more D5705 hovers above its bogies D5705 down she goes, steady does it ! Freightliner's 66951 D8154 D832 D1023 47854 D8154 45041 and 66951 AC Electrics line up : 85101 84001 E3035 82008 then ED 73131 86213 and 87001 86401 named Northampton Town 86401 named Northampton Town 86401 back in NSE livery at last 87001 86213 (87002 in the foreground) 87035 the first of its class passes into preservation 89001 E3035 84001 and 85101 at the entrance to the works And just when you are about to press the shutter, the old fella with a hat on and a bloody shopping bag appears !

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]]> Sun Sep 11 2005 East Lancs Diesel Gala - Saturday 3rd September 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c677232.html A few hours on the East Lancs Railway captured one or two resident diesel locos plus D8154 still on loan from the Churnet Valley Railway. Saturday 3 September 2005: A few hours on the East Lancs Railway captured one or two resident diesel locos plus D8154 still on loan from the Churnet Valley Railway.

40145 at Bury with the 1616 from Heywood 40145 at Bury with the 1616 from Heywood 40145 arrives at Bury from Heywood 45135 and D8154 stand side by side at Bury Bolton St Station 45135 at Bridge 18 on the approach to Bury with the 1716 from Heywood 45135 at Bridge 18 on the approach to Bury with the 1716 from Heywood 45135 at Bury on the rear of the 1605 from Rawtenstall D5600 and D8154 at Ramsbottom D5600 at Bury on the rear of the 1616 from Heywood D5600 at Bury on the rear of the 1616 from Heywood D5600 MAX POWER D6536 at Bury on the rear of the 1716 from Bury D8154 and D5600 arriving at Ramsbottom with the 1805 from Rawtenstall D8154 and D5600 arriving at Ramsbottom with the 1805 from Rawtenstall D8154 at Bury with the 1700 to Rawtenstall D8154 at Bury Bolton St station D8154 arrives at Ramsbotton as the tokens are exhanged between the Driver and the Signaller D8154 at Bury Oh dear, four young souls decide to hold up the 1830 departure from Ramsbottom with D8154 and D5600 bearing down on them !

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]]> Sat Sep 3 2005 August 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c655809.html A selection of photos taken during August 2005 - Including photos taken at : Woodacre and Brock on the West Coast Main Line (just north of Preston), a Sunday afternoon at Crewe Station and a visit to Warrington. Tuesday 16 August 2005: A selection of photos taken during August 2005 - Including photos taken at : Woodacre and Brock on the West Coast Main Line (just north of Preston), a Sunday afternoon at Crewe Station and a visit to Warrington.

08xxx 66150 and 37710 a Warrington - 22nd August 2005 156461 at Brock - 19th August 2005 221122 At Brock - 16th August 2005 An unidentified Super Voyager at Brock - 16th August 2005 325007 (1M44) at Woodacre - 16th August 2005 325009 (1M44) at Brock - 19th August 2005 Withdrawn 37's at Warrington 37710, 37712, 37668 and 37689 - 22nd August 2005 37710, 37712 at Warrington - 22nd August 2005 390009, 90024, 57311 and an unidentified class 175 DMU at Crewe - 21st August 2005 390010 at Brock - 19th August 2005 390017 at Warrington Bank Quay station - 22nd August 2005 390020 at Warrington Bank Quay station - 22nd August 2005 390026 and 57311 at Crewe (1359 Crewe to Liverpool Lime St) - 21st August 2005 47816 and 47150 at Crewe 57311, 390026, 90024 and 90029 at Crewe - 21st August 2005 57311 backs up onto 90024 and 90029 after failing to configure with 390026 - Crewe 21st August 2005 57311 and 90024 at Crewe - 21st August 2005 57311 at Crewe - 21st August 2005 57311 at Crewe Station - 21st August 2005 57311 at Crewe after failing to configure with 390026 working a Euston to Liverpool Lime St service - 21st August 2005 57311 Crewe - 21st August 2005 60071 passes Arpley Sidings Signal Box - 22nd August 2005 60071 named Ribblehead Viaduct 60071 at Warrington - 22nd August 2005 60071 at Warrington - 22nd August 2005 60071 at Warrington - 22nd August 2005 66052 heads north at Brock - 19th August 2005 66055 at Warrington - 25th August 2005 66068 at Brock - 16th August 2005 66071 departs from Warrington Bank Quay station - 25th August 2005 66071 at Warrington - 25th August 2005 66071 at Warrington - 25th August 2005 66071 at Warrington Bank Quay station - 25th August 2005 66102 at Brock - 19th August 2005 66102 at Brock - 19th August 2005 66121 at Warrington - 22nd August 2005 66121 at Warrington South - 22nd August 2005 66511 travels southbound at Brock - 16th August 2005 66606 passes Vitriol Works with 0J67 from Castleton to Crewe Basford Hall - 11th August 2005 66622 at Warrington Arpley - 22nd August 2005 66622 at Warrington Low Level - 22nd August 2005 66622 at Warrington - 22nd August 2005 66622 at Warrington Low Level - 22nd August 2005 90016 (4M74) at Brock - 19th August 2005 90024 and 57311 at Crewe - 21st August 2005 57311 and 90024 at Crewe - 21st August 2005 90024 and 90029 at Crewe - 21st August 2005 90029, 90024 and 57311 at Crewe - 21st August 2005 90029 and 90024 at Crewe - 21st August 2005 90029 at Crewe - 21st August 2005

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]]> Tue Aug 16 2005 More Class 24's and 25's from the past remembered http://D7606.fotopic.net/c645981.html Pictured here from the photo collection of Dave Ingham are some rare photographs of Class 24's and 25's taken in the 1960's then some more recently taken in the 1980's - Most of the photos were taken around the North West of England - Thanks Dave... Monday 12 September 2005: Pictured here from the photo collection of Dave Ingham are some rare photographs of Class 24's and 25's taken in the 1960's then some more recently taken in the 1980's - Most of the photos were taken around the North West of England - Thanks Dave...

24081 at Steamport Railway Museum, Southport - 4th October 1981 25037 Princess Street Gardens, Edinburgh - 29th August 1981 25042 and 25152 Northwich - 18th July 1981 25042 piloting 25224 pass Diggle Junction signal box with the 0730 Stafford to Carlisle 'Knotty Northern Circular' charter (1Z69). Saturday 7th April 1984 25054 and 25060 Winnick Jct - 28th July 1981 25054 departs from platform 14 at Manchester Victoria station with the 0756 (MO) Bangor to Red Bank Carriage Sidings, Manchester (4J09). Monday 12th December 1983 25058 Springs Branch - 1973 25080 25056 25207 Carlisle Kingmoor - 20th August 1981 25085 (leading) and 25032 await departure from platform 3a at Chester station with the 'Welsh Marches Pullman' return charter having replaced London, Midland & Scottish Railway Stanier 5P5F 4-6-0 'Black Five' class locomotive number 5000 which was failed at Shrewsbury with a hot axle box on the north bound run. Saturday 1st August 1981 25085 (leading) and 25032 pass through the closed Gresford station with the 'Welsh Marches Pullman' charter having replaced London, Midland & Scottish Railway Stanier 5P5F 4-6-0 'Black Five' class locomotive number 5000 which was failed at Shrewsbury with a hot axle box. Saturday 1st August 1981 25086 at Blackpool North station. Sunday 11th April 1982 25105 Manchester Victoria - 17th May 1980 25117 passes Romiley Junction signal box signal number 5 with an empty stone train. Monday 6th June 1983 25119 pauses on platform 16 at Manchester Victoria station with empty vans for Red Bank Carriage Sidings, Manchester - 29th September 1981 25123 stands withdrawn outside Springs Branch Traction Maintenance Depot, with 40131 behind. Sunday 12th June 1983 25129 passes the former Manchester Exchange station on the Down Slow line with a rake of empty mineral wagon. Tuesday 15th December 1981 25132 shunts empty coaching stock at Victoria West Junction, Manchester, less than a week before withdrawal. Monday 13th December 1982 25144 with 2Z99 between Lea Green and Rainhill - 26th May 1980 25145 and 40086 Manchester Victoria holding Sidings - 3rd May 1980 25164 stands in Skipton station goods yard. Saturday 15th May 1982 25167 stands inside Northwich Motive Power Depot. Sunday 7th February 1982 25168 stands on Wall Siding at Manchester Victoria station on Wall Siding Pilot duty (0T42). Tuesday 29th September 1981 25168 stands on Wall Siding at Manchester Victoria station on Wall Siding Pilot duty (0T42). Tuesday 29th September 1981 25168 stands on Wall Siding on Wall Siding Pilot duty (0T42) while 40131 passes through Manchester Victoria station on the Down Main line with a mixed freight. Tuesday 29th September 1981 25177 with class 104 DMU's M50457 (leading), M59165 and M50509, M50459, M59144 and M50511) Manchester Victoria - 3rd May 1980 25186 stands in Manchester Piccadilly station following the 17:50 (Additional) Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend football special to the platform outlet signal. Saturday 2nd January 1982 25188 (nearest), 25141, 25179 and 25130 stand withdrawn on Springs Branch Traction Maintenance Depot. Sunday 19th February 1984 25200 stands in Dock Street Sidings, Preston. Sunday 31st January 1982 25214 sets back into Castleton Central Materials Depot yard. Wednesday 29th September 1982 25218 stands on the Up Goods Loop at Hellifield station propelling an MXV 16 Ton mineral wagon Saturday 12th March 1983 25219 stands outside Springs Branch Traction Maintenance Depot with sister locomotive number 25093 behind. Sunday 7th February 1982 25221 and 31156 stand on Number 9 Siding outside Manchester Victoria East Junction signal box. Saturday 9th July 1983 25221 stands withdrawn inside Springs Branch Traction Maintenance Depot with 25266 behind. Sunday 19th February 1984 25236 passes Manchester Victoria East Junction signal box running light engine into Manchester Victoria station. Monday 13th December 1982 25243 Llandudno Jct - 15th August 1981 25245 passes by the former Manchester Exchange station with the 0920 Holyhead to Manchester Victoria (1J16). Sunday 18th September 1983 25247 stands inside Springs Branch Traction Maintenance Depot, with 40195 behind. Sunday 12th June 1983 25258 passes by the former Manchester Exchange station with empty vans for Red Bank Carriage Sidings, Manchester. Saturday 3rd July 1982 25259 passes Bolton East Junction signal box on the Up Main line with an empty ballast train. Tuesday 20th March 1984 25266 of Cricklewood Traction Maintenance Depot passes the former Manchester Exchange station on the Up Passenger Loop line with an empty coaching stock train. Tuesday 15th December 1981 25268 stands outside Northwich Motive Power Depot. Sunday 7th February 1982 25277 Manchester Victoria - 3rd May 1980 25288 stands on Reddish Traction Maintenance Depot, North Reddish. Sunday 14th February 1982 25296 taking part in the Rocket 1-5-0 Cavalcade on the Down Chat Moss line at Lea Green, near Rainhill hauling British Railways diagram 1/131 FVA 10 Ton car transporter wagon number B745081, hauling British Railways diagram 1/131 FYW 10 Ton car transporter wagon number B745087, Lloyds & Scottish Leasings Limited Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Company Limited design code PW002A PWA 75 tonne bogie Palvan number LS7001, Storage & Transport Systems Limited design code ? ? wagon number STS6058, and Eurolease UK Limited Fauvet-Girel design code TC007B 86 tonne Anhydrous Ammonia tank wagon number EURL78608 - 24th May 1980 25298 passes Manchester Victoria East Junction signal box moving to bank an oil train towards Miles Platting. Friday 26th November 1982 25301 passes Manchester Victoria East Junction signal box running light engine into Manchester Victoria station. Monday 13th December 1982 25317 stands inside Northwich Motive Power Depot. Sunday 7th February 1982 25318 stands on Guide Bridge stabling point with 47050 standing behind. Sunday 14th February 1982 25319 stands on platform 3 at Harrogate station awaiting departure with the Leeds to York via Harrogate pick-up freight. Tuesday 2nd February 1982 25322 passes through Manchester Victoria station on the Up Main line running engine and brake van. Tuesday 29th September 1981

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]]> Mon Sep 12 2005 A Day out in Winsford ! - 23rd July 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c626663.html With the Class 390's being dragged by Class 57's from Crewe to Liverpool I had a day out to sunny Cheshire and spent a busy 90 minutes at Winsford station. Saturday 23 July 2005: With the Class 390's being dragged by Class 57's from Crewe to Liverpool I had a day out to sunny Cheshire and spent a busy 90 minutes at Winsford station.

20??? and 37059 An unknown 220 passes through a colourfull Winsford Station 390xxx approaches Winsford, London bound 57303 with a Euston to Liverpool service 57308 and 390013 with an ECS for Liverpool 57308 and 390013 with an ECS for Liverpool 57312 and 390xxx with a Liverpool to London service 66036 northbound 66080 northbound 66230 approaches Winsford Station 66230 with a northbound engineers train 66230 heading for Crewe

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]]> Sat Jul 23 2005 Class 24's and 25's from the past remembered http://D7606.fotopic.net/c617407.html A selection of mainly B&W photos taken in the 1960's 1970's and 1980's of the class 24's and 25's. Saturday 16 July 2005: A selection of mainly B&W photos taken in the 1960's 1970's and 1980's of the class 24's and 25's.

D5053 at Kings Cross, taken sometime in the 1960's 97201 at Watford Jct with 1T20 a Carlisle to Derby via Willesden test train - 13th March 1984 97201 97403 at Derby RTC in the snow on the 15th Dec 1986 97201 97403 at Derby RTC in the snow on the 15th Dec 1986 97201 (formerly named EXPERIMENT) stands in the Down Sidings at Worksop on display during the Worksop/Shirebrook open day. Saturday 6th June 1987 photo by Dave Ingham 24079 and 24133 Shrewsbury with 5H15 0950 Abbey Forgate to Stockport - 3rd April 1976 24133 and 24085 Rhyl with 1L29 1021 Crewe to Blaenau Festiniog - 24th April 1976 25010 Ferryhill with 8N03 1130 Scunthorpe to Tyne Yard - 10th June 1975 25021 Dumfries - 24th July 1976 25028 Polmadie - 27th March 1982 25058 and 25283 pass Wigan Springs Branch 25066 25100 25108 25123 at Springs Branch, Wigan - 22nd June 1977 25127 heads south just north of Chesterfield 25134 and 25103 Springs Branch 6M82 Gunnie - Wrexham - 11th October 1975 25139 at Springs Branch, Wigan - 11th April 1978 25153 at Exeter 25183 Wigan 9T85 0515 Arpley to Springs Branch - 19th August 1977 25187 Banbury 17th August 1974 25195 Springs Branch - 29th March 1975 25196 Springs Branch - 2nd May 1974 25216 Bodmin Road (possibly 1986) 25221 ex Works at Derby (1976 ?) 25248 Springs Branch 25264 25280 Leicester - 18th May 1974 25283 and 25058 Springs Branch with 6F30 1708 Stanlow to Haydock - 7th August 1975 25295 Springs Branch 25301 and 25xxx D5168 (25018) Tyne Yard D5186 (25086) travels southbound at Peterborough D5189 (25039) Preston - 7th August 1971 D5190 (25040) Springs Branch - November 1972 D5205 (25049) Winnick jct D5213 (25063) at St Pancras D5264 (25114) Unknown ? D5285 (25135) Springs Branch - July 1971 D5295 and D5261 Springs Branch D7501 (25151) Sheffield with 5J00 ECS - 18th August 1973 D750(25152) D7503 (25153) Luton 27th Jan 1966 D7504 (25154) D7506 (25156) D7523 (25223) Plymouth D7544 (25194) D7574 (25224) Preston - 7th August 1971 D7575 Wigan - 21st August 1971 D7579 (25229)

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]]> Sat Jul 16 2005 East Lancs Railway - Bury, Heywood and Rawtenstall 9th July 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c610853.html Day 4 of the East Lancs Diesel Event and today was spent riding a few trains and photographing the locos around the stations of Bury Bolton St, Heywood and Rawtenstall Sunday 10 July 2005: Day 4 of the East Lancs Diesel Event and today was spent riding a few trains and photographing the locos around the stations of Bury Bolton St, Heywood and Rawtenstall

20901 Bury 20901 Heywood 45135 re-named once more 45135 Bury 45135 arrives at Bury with the 1025 from Rawtenstall 45135 Bury 45135 and D832 at Bury 45135 at Rawtenstall heads the 1025 for Bury 45135 and 47402 at Bury 47402 at Bury 47402 47402 (45135) Bury 47402 with D5600 and 45135 in the foreground at Bury South 47402 at Bury with the 1602 to Heywood D5054 and 45135 at Bury D5054 at Bury on the rear of the 1115 to Rawtenstall D5054 arrives at Bury on the rear of the 1456 from Heywood D5054 at Heywood with the 1305 from Bury D6536 at Bury D6536 arrives at Bury with the 1456 from Heywood D7076 at Rawtenstall with the 0945 from Bury D8154 and D5054 at Bury D8154 at Bury 97406 (40135) at Bury Bolton St

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]]> Sun Jul 10 2005 East Lancs Railway - Irwell Vale 8th July 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c608124.html Day 3 of the East Lancs Railway's Diesel Event and just a quick visit to Irwell Vale (again) to see visitor D8154 plus the ELR's D7076. Friday 8 July 2005: Day 3 of the East Lancs Railway's Diesel Event and just a quick visit to Irwell Vale (again) to see visitor D8154 plus the ELR's D7076.

D7076 approaching Irwell Vale with the 1132 from Rawtenstall D8154 with the 1130 from Bury to Rawtenstall D8154 with the 1130 from Bury to Rawtenstall D8154 departing Irwell Vale with the 1222 from Rawtenstall D8154 departing Irwell Vale with the 1222 from Rawtenstall

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]]> Fri Jul 8 2005 East Lancs Railway - Irwell Vale & Ramsbotton 7th July 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c607345.html Day 2 of the East Lancs Railway's Diesel Event - pictured here are 45135, 47402, D5054, D6536, D7076 and D818 at and around Irwell Vale and Ramsbottom. Thursday 7 July 2005: Day 2 of the East Lancs Railway's Diesel Event - pictured here are 45135, 47402, D5054, D6536, D7076 and D818 at and around Irwell Vale and Ramsbottom.

45135 and 47402 leaves Irwell Vale 45135 (with 47402 on the rear) approaching Irwell Vale 47402 departs from Irwell Vale 47402 approaches Irwell Vale with the 0952 from Rawtenstall 47402 departs from Ramsbotton with the 1330 from Heywood 47402 Near to Irwell Vale, 47402 on the rear of the 1132 from Ramsbottom 47402 at Ramsbottom Station Class 24 D5054 departs from Irwell Vale D5054 at Irwell Vale with the 1220 from Bury to Rawtenstall D5054 deaparts from Irwell Vale Class 33 6536 leaving Irwell Vale with the 0950 from Bury to Rawtenstall 6536 departs from Irwell Vale station 6536 departs from Irwell Vale station D7076 arrives at Ramsbottom with the 1402 from Rawtenstall D7076 arrives at Ramsbottom with the 1402 from Rawtenstall D832 at Irwell Vale station with the 1040 from Bury to Rawtenstall D832 at Irwell Vale station with the 1040 from Bury to Rawtenstall D832 departs from Irwell Vale - 7th July 2005

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]]> Thu Jul 7 2005 East Lancs Railway - Irwell Vale 6th July 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c606190.html Day 1 of the East Lancashire Railway's Diesel Event. Pictured here are D5600. 40145, 20901 and DEMU 1305 at Irwell Vale Wednesday 6 July 2005: Day 1 of the East Lancashire Railway's Diesel Event. Pictured here are D5600. 40145, 20901 and DEMU 1305 at Irwell Vale

DEMU 1305 1540 from Bury DEMU 1305 1540 from Bury 20901 1400 Bury to Rawtenstall 20901 1452 Rawtenstall to Heywood 20901 1400 Bury to Rawtenstall 40145 1450 Bury to Rawtenstall 40145 1450 Bury to Rawtenstall 40145 1450 Bury to Rawtenstall 40145 1542 Rawtenstall to Heywood D5600 1240 Heywood to Rawtenstall D5600 1402 Rawtenstall to Heywood

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]]> Wed Jul 6 2005 Class 24's and 25's around Wigan http://D7606.fotopic.net/c601566.html Pictured here from the photo collection of Tony McDonough are some Class 24's and 25's around the Wigan area plus a couple from Scotland and one of 25007 at Swindon Works. - Thanks Tony Sunday 3 July 2005: Pictured here from the photo collection of Tony McDonough are some Class 24's and 25's around the Wigan area plus a couple from Scotland and one of 25007 at Swindon Works. - Thanks Tony

24047 24062 and 24047 Wigan 24081 24087 25007 Swindon Works 25037 + 25xxx 25058 and 2510X 25072 25117 + 25xxx 25123 25173 at Crewe 25209 and 25226 Wigan 25294 + 25xxx 25318 08XXX + 25907 + 25xxx class 25xxx at Ince Moss 2 X Class's outside Wigan Springs Branch depot 25xxx and 87 haul a southbound passenger service passed Wigan Springs Branch depot Eastfiield Class 25 at Huyton Station on the Liverpool-Manchester line 27014 D7636 97403 and Class 24 97201 at Springs Branch depot, Wigan

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]]> Sun Jul 3 2005 Deltic : 55019 at Croft St, Preston - 3rd July 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c601402.html Pictured here on Sunday 3rd July is Deltic, 55019 stabled at Croft St, Preston after arriving the night before on the DPS railtour from Sailsbury. Sunday 3 July 2005: Pictured here on Sunday 3rd July is Deltic, 55019 stabled at Croft St, Preston after arriving the night before on the DPS railtour from Sailsbury.

55019 at Croft St Preston Deltic 55019 at Croft St Preston Deltic 55019 at Croft St Preston Deltic 55019 at Croft St Preston Deltic 55019 at Croft St Preston Deltic 55019 at Croft St Preston Deltic 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier

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]]> Sun Jul 3 2005 1Z29 & 1Z30 Preston Docks & Strand Road Crossing - 25th June 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c592260.html Pictured here is 66103 and 66009 on 1Z29 Ealing Broadway to Preston Docks and it's return 1Z30 - This was the first ever passenger train to travel the entire lenght of the dock railway at Preston in its 150 year history - The charter train travelled over the swing bridge at Preston dock then onto the newly constructed platform at the Ribble Steam Railway museum. Saturday 25 June 2005: Pictured here is 66103 and 66009 on 1Z29 Ealing Broadway to Preston Docks and it's return 1Z30 - This was the first ever passenger train to travel the entire lenght of the dock railway at Preston in its 150 year history - The charter train travelled over the swing bridge at Preston dock then onto the newly constructed platform at the Ribble Steam Railway museum.

66103 heads across the swing bridge at Preston docks 66103 heads across the swing bridge at Preston docks 66103 heads across the swing bridge at Preston docks 66103 at The Ribble Steam Railway getting ready to depart with 1Z30 to Ealing Broadway 66103 & 66009 at The Ribble Steam Railway getting ready to depart with 1Z30 to Ealing Broadway 66103 and 66009 at Strand Road level crossing 66103 and 66009 head across Strand Rd level crossing with 1Z30

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]]> Sat Jun 25 2005 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Diesel Gala 19th June 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c585411.html A selection of pictures from the diesel gala at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - 19th June 2005. Sunday 19 June 2005: A selection of pictures from the diesel gala at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - 19th June 2005.

08226 Hawworth D2511 at Keighley with the 1157 to Ingrow FM Rail 31452 and DRS 37605 at Keighley FM Rail 31452 and DRS 37605 at Keighley 31452 at Oxenhope DRS 33029 and E6005 arriving at Oakwell 33029 and E6005 at Oxenhope DRS 33029 and E6005 arriving at Oakwell 37214 approaches Keighley with the 1215 from Oxenhope 37214 arrives at Keighley with the 1215 from Oxenhope 37214 arrives at Keighley with the 1215 from Oxenhope 37214 at Oxenhope 37214 at Oxenhope 37214 departs Keighley with the 1525 to Oxenhope 37214 at Keighley 37214 at Keighley with the 1300 to Oxenhope 37605 and 31452 at Keighley DRS 37605 at Keighley D5054 at Keighley with the 1220 to Oxenhope D5054 at Keighley D5054 at Keighley D5054 at Oxenhope D226 Falcon arrives at Keighley with the 1417 from Ingrow D23 with the 1027 from Keighley to Ingrow E6006 at Oxenhope E6006 (73006) at Oxenhope

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]]> Sun Jun 19 2005 Castleton June 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c583235.html Pictured at Castleton (Near Rochdale) on the 17th June 2005 are 60049, 66551 and some passing DMu's. Friday 17 June 2005: Pictured at Castleton (Near Rochdale) on the 17th June 2005 are 60049, 66551 and some passing DMu's.

66551 awaits departure to Crewe while 142033 paases on route to Kirkby 150142 passes Castleton on route to Manchester Victoria 155343 passes 66951 at Castleton 60049 arrives at Castleton 60049 at the CORUS sidings at Castleton 66551 at Castleton with 6J65 from Crewe Basford Hall 66551 at Castleton with 6J65 from Crewe Basford Hall 66551 awaits departure from Castleton

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]]> Fri Jun 17 2005 East Lancs Railway - A Day out with Thomas ! http://D7606.fotopic.net/c524187.html A Day out with Thomas ! - Never mind Thomas, 97406, that is 40135 was out running as a class 97 ! plus class 24, D5054 also made a guest appearence. Monday 2 May 2005: A Day out with Thomas ! - Never mind Thomas, 97406, that is 40135 was out running as a class 97 ! plus class 24, D5054 also made a guest appearence.

DEMU 207202 at Rawtenstall DEMU 207202 at Rawtenstall 5054 at Bury picking up the 1509 to Rawtenstall 5054 at Bury Bolton St 5054 approaches Ramsbottom with the 1605 from Rawtenstall to Heywood 5054 approaches Ramsbottom with the 1605 from Rawtenstall to Heywood D832 and D7076 on the shed at Bury D832 and D7076 on the shed at Bury 97406 and DEMU 207202 at Rawtenstall 97406 (40135) arrives at Bury with the 1516 from Heywood 97406 (40135) arrives at Bury with the 1516 from Heywood 97406 at Ramsbottom with the 1516 from Heywood 97406 at Rawtenstall with the 1705 to Heywood 97406 at Rawtenstall with the 1705 to Heywood 97406 departs Rawtenstall with the 1705 to Heywood 97406 arrives at Rawtenstall with the 1216 from Heywood 97406 arrives at Rawtenstall with the 1216 from Heywood 97406 (40135) at Rawtenstall 97406 (40135) for the weekend only

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]]> Mon May 2 2005 Crewe - Sunday 3rd April 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c488101.html Drivers for Arriva Trains Wales not working Sundays ! so went out for 37197 Crewe - Holyhead ended up with a 47 feast at Crewe instead ! Sunday 3 April 2005: Drivers for Arriva Trains Wales not working Sundays ! so went out for 37197 Crewe - Holyhead ended up with a 47 feast at Crewe instead !

47811 at Crewe - 3rd April 2005 47830 at Crewe - 3rd April 2005 47830 (47839 on the shed at the Diesel depot) at Crewe - 3rd April 2005 47843 on the rear of the ECS for the 1355 Crewe to Holyhead - 3rd April 2005 47843 on the rear of the 1355 Crewe to Holyhead - 3rd April 2005 47843 on the rear with 47847 heading the 1355 Crewe to Holyhead some 80 minutes late - 3rd April 2005 47847 departing Crewe with the 1355 to Holyhead - 3rd April 2005 47847 at Crewe with the 1355 to Holyhead - 3rd April 2005 47847 with the ECS for the 1355 Crewe to Holyhead - 3rd April 2005 47847 at Crewe with ECS for the 1355 to Holyhead - 3rd April 2005 47847 arrives at Crewe with the ECS for the 1355 to Holyhead (47839 in the fore ground) 47847 Crewe North Jct - 3rd April 2005 47847 at Crewe - 3rd April 2005 47847 at Crewe - 3rd April 2005

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]]> Sun Apr 3 2005 February - March 2005 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c444387.html Some recent photos including 66061 and 66520 at Castleton and shots taken by The Northern Monkey (40177) at Crewe, Preston and Springs Branch (Thanks) Friday 25 February 2005: Some recent photos including 66061 and 66520 at Castleton and shots taken by The Northern Monkey (40177) at Crewe, Preston and Springs Branch (Thanks)

37893 at Springs Branch getting ready for water jetting duties - 1st November 2004 50049 and 50031 with the Monarch of the Glen railtour at Preston - 4th March 2005 66061 at Castleton - 25th February 2005 66061 at Castleton - 25th February 2005 66520 at Castleton - 25th February 2005 37426 inside the Shed at Crewe Diesel depot - 10th March 2005 37520 and 56077 at Crewe Diesel depot - 10th March 2005 37903 and 37420 at Crewe Diesel depot - 10th March 2005 37903, 37420 and 58022 at Crewe Diesel depot - 10th March 2005 47784, 37903, 37420 and 58022 at Crewe Diesel depot - 10th March 2005 66216 at Stalybridge - 9th March 2005 66216 at Stalybridge - 9th March 2005

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]]> Fri Feb 25 2005 Class 25's including 25256 (D7606) and 25322 Tamworth Castle http://D7606.fotopic.net/c415593.html A selection of class 25's including 25256 (D7606) during the 1980's plus 25322 derailed in Llandudno Yard ! - Thanks to Alan Haywood and David Hills at www.derbysulzers.com for these shots.. Sunday 30 January 2005: A selection of class 25's including 25256 (D7606) during the 1980's plus 25322 derailed in Llandudno Yard ! - Thanks to Alan Haywood and David Hills at www.derbysulzers.com for these shots..

25256 at Crewe 25256 with 47143 at Prestatyn - 14th November 1983 25256 at Prestatyn on the 14th November 1983 25256 at St Pancras 25256 at Uppermill on the 18th August 1984 25256 at Wigan Sprngs Branch 25257 with 40122 (D200) at Blanaeu Festiniog with a charter train 25322 derailed in Llandudno Yard - sometime in 1986 25322 derailed in Llandudno Yard - sometime in 1986

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]]> Sun Jan 30 2005 Diesels from the past remembered http://D7606.fotopic.net/c359177.html A selection of rare photos, when diesels traction first graced Britian's railways including prototype Deltic DP1 on test at Preston. Thanks to Dave Hills at derbysulzers.com for some fine photos of 24's and 25's featured here.... Saturday 4 December 2004: A selection of rare photos, when diesels traction first graced Britian's railways including prototype Deltic DP1 on test at Preston. Thanks to Dave Hills at derbysulzers.com for some fine photos of 24's and 25's featured here....

Class 47 D1993 (47291) arrives at Kings Cross D5033 at Euston, sometime in the early 1960's - Photograph courtesy the Rex Conway collection D5053 pictured outside Kings Cross Signal Box some time in the 1960's D5098 at an unknown location taken sometime in the 1960's - Photograph courtesy of derbysulzers.com D5098 + a 9F with a Heysham to Leeds service at Giggleswick taken in the 1960's - Photograph courtesy of derbysulzers.com D5099 at Leeds - Photograph courtesy of derbysulzers.com D5136 at Manchester Piccadilly sometime in the 1960's - Photograph courtesy of derbysulzers.com D7599 (25249) at Carnforth in the 1960's - Photograph courtesy of derbysulzers.com D9007 (55007) named Pinza at Kings Cross, sometime in the 1960's The prototype Deltic DP1, this picture was taken for a press release by English Electric - 18th October 1955 The prototype Deltic DP1, passes Preston Fylde Jct while on test The Blue Pullman stands awaiting its departure from Paddington D1506 (47407) Kings Cross - Date unknown D189 At Chesterfield Class 24 D5010 under construction at Derby works in the late 1950's

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]]> Sat Dec 4 2004 December 2004 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c358681.html Now the days are closing in, photo opportunities are rare ! - Pictured here are some of my few trips out of recents weeks.. Including 67029 in silver at Preston.. Saturday 4 December 2004: Now the days are closing in, photo opportunities are rare ! - Pictured here are some of my few trips out of recents weeks.. Including 67029 in silver at Preston..

47826 at Preston's South sidings - 28th November 2004 57304 at Preston's South sidings - 20th November 2004 57313 at Preston Croft St sidings having arrived the night before with an ECS from Wembley - 7th December 2004 57313 at Preston Croft St sidings having arrived the night before with an ECS from Wembley - 7th December 2004 66206 heads south at Winsford - 3rd December 2004 66409 heads south with 4M44 at Winsford - 3rd December 2004 66507 at Winsford - 3rd December 2004 67029 at Preston after arriving with 1Z05 from Toton - 7th December 2004 67029 at Preston after arriving with 1Z05 from Toton (spoilt with a 390 coming in on platform 6 !)- 7th December 2004 82104 at Preston Croft St sidings having arrived the night before with 5Z30 an ECS from Wembley with 57313 - 7th December 2004 82104 at Preston Croft St sidings having arrived the night before with 5Z30 an ECS from Wembley with 57313 - 7th December 2004 87007 heads north near Hartford - 3rd December 2004

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]]> Sat Dec 4 2004 The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Diesel Gala - 14th November 2004 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c341411.html The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway held their Diesel Gala on the 13th & 14th November 2004. Out on the 14th were Class 26 D5301, 20214 and Class 03's D2117 & D2072 Sunday 14 November 2004: The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway held their Diesel Gala on the 13th & 14th November 2004. Out on the 14th were Class 26 D5301, 20214 and Class 03's D2117 & D2072

20214 at Haverthwaite - 14th November 2004 20214 at Haverthwaite with the 1430 service to Lakeside - 14th November 2004 20214 passes Haverthwaite with an engineers train - 14th November 2004 20214 passes Haverthwaite Station with an engineers train - 14th November 2004 20214 passes Haverthwaite with an engineers train - 14th November 2004 20214 passes Haverthwaite Station with an engineers train - 14th November 2004 20214 gets ready to depart with the 1505 service to Haverthwaite - 14th November 2004 20214 at Lakeside - 14th November 2004 20214 at Lakeside - 14th November 2004 20214 returns to the shed at Haverthwaite after a busy afternoon - 14th November 2004 20214 shunts the ECS for the 1430 to Lakeside - 14th November 2004 Class 26, D5301 at Haverthwaite - 14th November 2004 D5301 at Haverthwaite - 14th November 2004 D5301 returns to the shed at Haverthwaite after its busy morning - 14th November 2004 D5301 at Haverthwaite - 14th November 2004 Class 03's D2072 & D2117 depart Haverthwaite with the 1550 to Lakeside - 14th November 2004 Class 03's D2072 and D2117 smoking away at Haverthwaite - 14th November 2004 Class 03's D2072 and D2117 at Haverthwaite back up through the exhaust fumes onto the 1550 to Lakeside - 14th November 2004 Class 03's D2072 and D2117 at Haverthwaite with the 1550 to Lakeside - 14th November 2004

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]]> Sun Nov 14 2004 1985 - 1986 - 1987 remembered http://D7606.fotopic.net/c338926.html Pictured here is one or two of the pictures I took whilst on my travels between 1985 and 1987, including : many visits to Crewe Works and visits to Scotland including a trip to Scotland on the 6th and 7th September 1986, overnight from Crewe to Glasgow then to Fort William, Mallaig, boat to the Isle of Sky, bus across Sky, boat to the Kyle of Lochalsh then 37421 to Inverness ! Friday 12 November 2004: Pictured here is one or two of the pictures I took whilst on my travels between 1985 and 1987, including : many visits to Crewe Works and visits to Scotland including a trip to Scotland on the 6th and 7th September 1986, overnight from Crewe to Glasgow then to Fort William, Mallaig, boat to the Isle of Sky, bus across Sky, boat to the Kyle of Lochalsh then 37421 to Inverness !

03170 this was the last 03 to be repaired at Swindon Works before its closure the following year - 22nd October 1985 20084 fitted with extra fuel tanks stands in the sun at Bescot - 11th October 1986 27014 ready to back up on a Edinburgh to Dundee service - 13th August 1986 27052 and 47640 at Edinburgh - 1st July 1986 27053 at Edinburgh Waverley Station - 13th August 1986 27059 approaches Edinburgh Waverley Station - 13th August 1986 31268 at March - 14th June 1987 33063 at Eastleigh BREL Works - 16th February 1985 37154 approaches Arrochar and Tarbert Station - 12th August 1986 37154 awaits the token at Arrochar and Tarbert - 12th August 86 37261 Caithness 37323 ex 37088 and 37313 ex 37145 at Motherwell - 2nd May 1987 37401 arrives at Mallaig - 7th September 1987 37401 at Mallaig - 7th September 1987 37404 with the 1803 to Perth at Glasgow Queen St - 13th August 1986 37414 following its conversion from 37287 at Crewe Works - 13th October 1985 37415 at Dingwall - 7th September 1987 37415 at Inverness - 8th September 1987 37421 at Dingwall - 7th September 1987 37421 at The Kyle of Lochalsh - 7th September 1987 37422 at Glasgow Queen St - 13th August 1986 37503 following its conversion from 37017 at Crewe BREL works - 23rd February 1986 37503 following its conversion from 37017 at Crewe - 23rd February 1986 37509 at Crewe Works following conversion from 37093 - 29th June 1986 37699 at Crewe Works 37892 at Willesden High Level Jct with an east bound service to Ripple Lane - 22nd January 1988 40177 awaits its fate in the foundry at Crewe Works - 23rd February 1986 45134 50032 50042 in the snow at Saltley - 7th March 1987 47281 at kings Sutton - 20th June 1986 47402 47406 47406 at Stalybridge - September 1987 47417 at Leeds with the 1703 to Liverpool - 8th August 1987 47421 at Wigan NW with a diverted Newcastle to Liverpool service - 6th September 1987 47563 at Inverness - September 1987 47582 at Stockport - September 1987 47590 in the snow at Bescot - 7th March 1987 47595 and 37281 at Crewe Works - 13th October 1985 47609 at Willesden South West Sidings with 5M02, Paddington to Willesden CS - 6th March 1987 47637 at Glasgow Queen St - 13th August 1986 47643 arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Station - 13th August 1986 50032 in NSE livery and 50042 at Saltley - 7th March 1986 58048 81004 and 85004 at Liverpool Lime St Station - 6th September 1986 81004 at Liverpool Lime St Station - 6th September 1986 81013 at Willesden - May 1988 86234 and 47297 at Crewe Works - 29th June 1986 86419 and 47487 at Carstairs - 2nd May 1987 86429 on the day it was named 86432 at Willesden ready to go on the front of the 1345 Dover to Liverpool service - this loco can be seen with its nameplates covered, the loco was named Brookside the following day at Liverpool - 9th August 1987

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]]> Fri Nov 12 2004 Preston and Crewe - West Coast Main Line - October 2004 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c323589.html Photos from Crewe, Preston including 47826 hauling failed 47830 into Preston and 66026 at Woodacre, near Garstang. Tuesday 26 October 2004: Photos from Crewe, Preston including 47826 hauling failed 47830 into Preston and 66026 at Woodacre, near Garstang.

390017 departs from Crewe for London Euston - 30th October 2004 43062 and 43013 off the Network Rail measurement train in the North Bay at Preston - 24th October 2004 43062 and 43013 off the Network Rail measurement train in the North Bay at Preston - 24th October 2004 47826 47830 and 87033 arrive at Preston with 5A44 from Longsight, 47830 having failed at Bolton - 24th October 2004 47826 47830 and 87033 arrive at Preston with 5A44 from Longsight, 47830 having failed at Bolton - 24th October 2004 47826 47830 and 87033 at Preston with 5A44 from Longsight, 47830 was detached and 47826 then ran round to work the train forward as 1A44 1219 Preston to Euston - 24th October 2004 47826 87012 82140 at Preston with the 1219 for Euston - 24th October 2004 47826 at Preston - 24th October 2004 47829 with 47843 approach Crewe - 30th October 2004 47829 with 47843 approach Crewe - 30th October 2004 47843 with 47829 on the rear stand at Crewe - 30th October 2004 47853 at Chester with the 1517 Crewe to Holyhead service - 30th October 2004 47853 at Crewe with the 1517 to Holyhead - 30th October 2004 47853 at Crewe - 30th October 2004 47853 at Crewe - 30th October 2004 57302 and 87021 with a Euston to Glasgow service at Crewe - 24th October 2004 57311 at Crewe - 30th October 2004 66026 passes Woodacre - 28th October 2004 66533 866xx 866xx 90045 north of Crewe - 25th October 2004 82140 and 87012 at Preston - 24th October 2004 87033 47830 47826 arrive at Preston with 5A44 from Longsight - 24th October 2004 87012 and DVT 82140 with the 1219 to Euston await 47826 to top the train so it can be diverted via Manchester - 24th October 2004 87033 on the rear of 1A44 1219 to London Euston - 24th October 2004 90049 90044 86610 86638 and 57305 at Crewe - 24th October 2004

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]]> Tue Oct 26 2004 Preston - October 2004 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c313907.html Some pictures taken around Preston Station during October 2004 - including Fragonset's 31's on the Manchester Victoria to Blackpool North service. Friday 15 October 2004: Some pictures taken around Preston Station during October 2004 - including Fragonset's 31's on the Manchester Victoria to Blackpool North service.

31459 (rear) and 31602 depart Preston with 1N65 Manchester Victoria to Blackpool North - 4th Oct 2004 31459 (rear) and 31602 at Preston with 1N65 Manchester Victoria to Blackpool North - 4th Oct 2004 31459 at Preston - 4th Oct 2004 31602 with 31459 on the rear, approach Preston with 1N65 Manchester Victoria to Blackpool North - 4th Oct 2004 47816 stands awaiting it next turn of duty at Preston - Sunday 3rd Oct 2004

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]]> Fri Oct 15 2004 Preston - Strand Road Crossing and Lea Road http://D7606.fotopic.net/c287709.html 31456 and 31602 at Lea Rd with 1N58,the 1706 Manchester Victoria to Blackpool North service (15th Sept 2003) - 66084 at Strand Road Crossing, Preston with a special test train prior to the introduction of new traffic from Lindsey to Preston Docks. (29th Sept 2003) Wednesday 15 September 2004: 31456 and 31602 at Lea Rd with 1N58,the 1706 Manchester Victoria to Blackpool North service (15th Sept 2003) - 66084 at Strand Road Crossing, Preston with a special test train prior to the introduction of new traffic from Lindsey to Preston Docks. (29th Sept 2003)

66084 at Strand Road Crossing Preston, the 66 was retuning from the Dock railway after bring down loaded bitumim tanks from Lackenby. 66084 departs from the Dock railway with the first train to depart from Preston Docks for over 10 years, this was a special test train arranged by EWS, The Dock Railway and Network Rail - 29th Sept 2003 66084 at Strand Road Crossing, Preston 66084 at Strand Road Crossing - 29th Sept 2003 66084 at Strand Road Crossing, Preston - 29th Sept 2003 31456 with 31602 on the rear of 1N58 1706 Manchester Vic to Blackpool North, seen at Lea Road, Preston - 15th Sept 2004 31456 with 31602 on the rear of 1N58 1706 Manchester Vic to Blackpool North, seen at Lea Road, Preston - 15th Sept 2004

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]]> Wed Sep 15 2004 East Lancs Gala - 11th September 2004 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c284132.html East Lancs diesel gala - pictured here are D7076, D818, D1041, D5600,D6536 (33117) 45135, Harry Needles 37194 and two Freightliner class 66's Sunday 12 September 2004: East Lancs diesel gala - pictured here are D7076, D818, D1041, D5600,D6536 (33117) 45135, Harry Needles 37194 and two Freightliner class 66's

37194 and D5600 at Bury with the 1505 from Rawtenstall to Heywood 37194 and D5600 approach Ramsbotton with the 1349 from Heywood 37194 and D5600 at Bury on the rear of the 1604 from Heywood 37194 at Rawtenstall 66548 leaves Rawtenstall with the 1205 to Heywood 66553 and 66548 approach Ramsbotton with the 1420 Rawtenstall to Heywood 66553 leaves Ramsbottom with the 1304 from Heywood - 11th Sept 2004 D7076 and D832 at Bury on the rear of the 1550 from Rawtenstall to Heywood D7076 at Ramsbottom with the 1335 Rawtenstall to Heywood service D832 and D7076 leave Rawtenstall with the 1805 to Bury 66548 runs round its train at Rawtenstall 45135 arrives Rawtenstall with the 1134 from Heywood 45135 gets ready to work the 1250 from Rawtenstall to Heywood 45135 at Rawtenstall with the 1250 to Heywood D5600 and 37194 at Bury 66548 at Ramsbottom on the rear of the 1304 from Heywood 37194 at Rawtenstall - 11th Sept 2004 D5600 at Rawtenstall - 11th Sept 2004 D5600 and 37194 at Rawtenstall D5600 and 37194 at Rawtenstall 6536 (33117) at Bury 6536 (33117)at Bury on the rear of the 1505 from Rawtenstall D832 through Bury tunnel - 11th Sept 2004 D832 and D7076 at Bury 6536 with D7076 and D832 at Bury D7076 and D832 arriving at Bury with the 1649 from Heywood D1041 at Bury on the rear of the 1649 from Heywood D7076 at Rawtenstall - 11th Sept 2004

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]]> Sun Sep 12 2004 A day out in Cheshire - 4th and 18th September 2004 http://D7606.fotopic.net/c277767.html Pictured here on a "day out to Cheshire" are Class 87's, 66's, 67's, 57601, 47's, 170's, 220's, 390's and The Duchess of Sutherland (6233). Sunday 5 September 2004: Pictured here on a "day out to Cheshire" are Class 87's, 66's, 67's, 57601, 47's, 170's, 220's, 390's and The Duchess of Sutherland (6233).

158791 2K40 Liverpool to Crewe at Winsford - 4th Sept 2004 221132 passes through Hartford station with 1G25 Liverpool to Birmingham New St. - 4th Sept 2004 390036 with 1P11 Northampton to Preston West Coast service which started from Northampton due to engineering work. - 4th Sept 2004 390039 1S83 Northampton to Glasgow approaching Hartford - 4th Sept 2004 390039 1A38 Liverpool to Northampton passes Winsford Station - 4th Sept 2004 390xxx 1C14 Northampton to Carlisle at Winsford - 4th Sept 2004 57601 0Z45 Crewe to Carlisle at passes through Cheshire - 4th Sept 2004 6233 The Duchess of Sutherland passes through Cheshire with 1Z45, Charter from Birmingham Int to Carlisle - 4th Sept 2004 66040 with 66070 on the rear of this northbound engineers train - 4th Sept 2004 66070, 66xxx, 66040 travel south through Winsford - 4th Sept 2004 66140 travels north through Winsford - 4th Sept 2004 66140 approaches Winsford - 4th Sept 2004 66161 travels north through Hartford - 4th Sept 2004 DRS 66409 with Freightliners 66514 and 66532 travel south through Winsford - 4th Sept 2004 66559 heads north through Winsford - 4th Sept 2004 66570 approaches Winsford - 4th Sept 2004 66577 travels south through Hartford station - 4th Sept 2004 67014 with 1V19 Preston - Paignton at Winsford - 4th Sept 2004 67028 heads north with 1M89 Paignton to Preston - 4th Sept 2004 67028 returns from Preston with 5K89 ECS to Crewe, seen here at Hartford - 4th Sept 2004 DVT 82144 heads 1M28 Glasgow - Northampton approaching Hartford Station - 4th Sept 2004 87002 1P17 Northampton - Preston approaches Hartford - 4th Sept 2004 87010 on the rear of 1M28 Glasgow - Northampton passing through Hartford station - 4th Sept 2004 87014 1A66 Liverpool - Northampton passes Hartford - 4th Sept 2004 87030 1F12 Northampton to Liverpool approaches Winsford - 4th Sept 2004 87030 1F12 Northampton to Liverpool at Winsford - 4th Sept 2004 87033 1F17 Northampton - Liverpool passess through Hartford - 4th Sept 2004