Mark Walker's Railway Gallery http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/ 202 rows en-gb 60 Special Collection VII:47 Years of the Brush Type 4! http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1777346.html Here is my next special collection,this time done in co'operation with my father Alan Walker,it includes photos taken from 1969 right through until November 2009! 132 photographs of the Class 47,Long Live the Brush Type 4! Monday 30 November 2009: Here is my next special collection,this time done in co'operation with my father Alan Walker,it includes photos taken from 1969 right through until November 2009! 132 photographs of the Class 47,Long Live the Brush Type 4!

47826 'Springburn' stands at York waiting to shunt onto the arriving railtour The Ill fated return of the Blue Pullman in 2006 provided more interest in terms of Class 47's. 47712/709 are seen at York with the Blue Pullman,operated by FM Rail The Ill fated return of the Blue Pullman in 2006 provided more interest in terms of Class 47's. 47712/709 are seen at York with the Blue Pullman,operated by FM Rail 'Head to the Hills' 47854 passes through Hereford station Light Engine 57601 and 47245 pass through Didcot LE,shadowing 71000 'Duke Of Gloucester' on the 'Great Britain' of 2007. Former Fragonset loco and Scottish 'Shover' 47703 is seen at Bristol Temple Meads with 47810 'Captain Sensible' 47854 runs round at Newport 47245 at Newport 47826 arrives at Cleethorpes with the ECS of a charter to Morpeth 47826 is seen at York 47826 is seen at the Buffers at Cleethorpes after arriving from York 47826 is seen at Crewe 47826 is seen at Crewe 47309 awaits its fate at Gloucester. 47760 runs round at Thornaby/Tees Yard Fresh back into service 47760 awaits departure for Newcastle Due to the failure of multiple HST Powecars,Grand Central had to hire in pair's of Riviera 47's,here 47815 'Great Western' charges past Shipton north of York with th 14:29 to Sunderland. 47701 'Waverley' at Long Marston 47851 is seen at Carlisle awaiting to shunt stock of 'The S&C Tourist Experience' 47851 at the rear of the short lived Kingfisher 'Tourist Experience' tours of 2008,here it departs Hellifield with 33207 at the helm 47826 leads 47851 through Dawlish Warren with 1Z25 04:20 Norwich-Plymouth NENTA Tours train 47851 leads 826 on the 1Z26 return to Norwich 47854 arrives at Newark North Gate with a Railtourer charter to Portsmouth 47851 at Bognor Regis 47854 at Bognor Regis 47245 is seen at Yeovil with a railtour bound for London,70013 'Oliver Cromwell' was to take over at this point. ALAN WALKER 47773 arrives at Solihull with a charter going to meet 5029 'Nunney Caslte' at The Mid Hants Railway 47854 departs Hellifield bound for Carnforth 47787 is seen at Carlisle 47787 prepares to depart Doncaster with a charter returning south down the ECML 47851 'Traction Magazine' awaits departure from York 47851 'Traction Magazine' awaits departure from York 47237 on 6Z64 11:22 Shipley-Cardiff Tidal loaded scrap passing Hare Park LC 47787 glints in the sun at Canterbury West 47787 awaits to depart with the ECS of 'The Golden Arrow' on 24th January 2009 47712 stands in the Parcel Sidings at York 47712 stands in the Parcel Sidings at York 47760 prepares for departure from Manchester Victoria with the outward leg of 'The Cumbrian Fellsman' to Hellifield With former Copley Hill man Ron Smith at the controls 47760 prepares to depart from Manchester Victoria. 47760 storms up Hare Park Bank with 5Z22 10:45 Carnforth-Doncaster West Yard ECS movement for a railtour from Huntingdon 47854 was dead on the rear of 5Z22 47760 takes the stock of 'The Severn Valley Limited' through Lincoln for turning 47760 stands at Doncaster,awaiting departure back to Bridgnorth with 'The Severn Valley Limited' 47501 passes Milford Junction on 5Z37 47773 driven by Ray Churchill comes to the Rescue of 5043 'Earl Of Mount Edgcumbe' at Didcot,it also brought the required part! 47773 stands under Brunel's famous trainshed at Bristol Temple Meads with 'The Bristolian' 47804 arrives at Manchester Victoria to take 'The Tin Bath' ECS back to Carnforth Colas rail Class 47 no. 47727 'Rebecca' accelerates past Manor farm with 6Z48 13:05 Burton on Trent-Dollands Moor empty Steel Carriers

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]]> Mon Nov 30 2009 Special Collection VI: The Power of The 4-6-0's http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1776288.html In this special collection i have provided 40 of my photos of 4-6-0 (Wheel arrangement) locomotives,you can expect to see plenty of GWR locos as well as Black Five's. Monday 30 November 2009: In this special collection i have provided 40 of my photos of 4-6-0 (Wheel arrangement) locomotives,you can expect to see plenty of GWR locos as well as Black Five's.

45407 stands at Leeds City Station 7802 'Bradley Manor' awaits departure from Hereford on its pneultimate mainline outing,'The Cider Express' to Minehead. 7802 'Bradley Manor' stands at Bristol Temple Meads on its pneultimate mainline outing,'The Cider Express' to Minehead. 7802 'Bradley Manor' stands at Bristol Temple Meads on its pneultimate mainline outing,'The Cider Express' to Minehead. 6024 rolls onto Didcot's Turntable with its Circular tour from Tyseley in 2007. 6024 'King Edward I' and 5051 'Earl Bathurst' power through Liskeard with 'The Great Britain' in April 2007 6024 and 5051 race through Dawlish Warren with 'The Great Britain' 6024 and 5051 storm away from Exeter as they pass Stoke Canon 45407 and 45231 take water at Llandrindod Wells with The Central Wales Explorer in April 2007 5051 'Earl Bathurst' at Didcot. Shortly after the reopening of the SVR (after serious Flooding) 45110 runs round its train at Bridgnorth B1 Class 61264 is seen at Grosmont in the 2008 spring steam event. 45407 waits to move onto the rear of 'The North Briton' at Dundee before hauling the train to Perth. 45407 at Achnasheen with 'The North Briton' in April 2008. 45407 'Lancashire Fusilier' stands at Kyle Of Lochalsh after succesfully arriving from Inverness with 'The North Briton' 45407 recreates a scene not seen since the 1960's,a Black 5 running Light Engine at Perth 30777 'Sir Lamiel' is seen at Quorn on the Great Central Railway 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' stands at Manchester Victoria with a Cotton Mill Express in 2008. A lineup of GWR stalwart's at Didcot. From Left to Right-4965 'Rood Ashton Hall',5322,5043 'Earl Of Mount Edgcumbe and 5051 'Earl Bathurst' 4965 'Rood Ashton Hall' at Didcot shed. 5043 'Earl Of Mount Edgcumbe' reverses towards Didcot's turntable 5043 is seen at Kensington Olympia with 'The London Christmas Shopper' in December 2008. A rare view of the pioneer Black 5,5000 inside the NRM at York. 5043 shunts into Didcot Depot after failing on 'The Bristolian' in 2009. 5043 storms south past Bolton Percy with 1Z61 17:34 York-Tyseley 45231 'Sherwood Forester' arrives at Warrington Bank Quay with 'The Welsh Mountaineer' on 5th August 2009. Driver Peter Kirk leans from 45231 at Warrington Bank Quay. 45231 runs round 'The Welsh Mountaineer' at Llandudno Junction 45231 shunts at Blaenau Ffestiniog 45231 shunts stock at Blaenau Ffestiniog 6024 simmers at Bristol Temple Meads after a succesful arrival with 'The Torbay Express' in 2009. 6024 after succesful arrival back at Bristol Temple Meads in 2009 5690 'Leander' is seen at Carlisle During a crew change in September 2009. 6024 stands at Minehead 4953 'Pitchford Hall' powers out of Washford with a train bound for Bishops Lydeard 5029 'Nunney Castle' pounds up Washford bank with the 14:10 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead 6024 powers away from Blue Anchor under threatening skies with the 16:00 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead 45407 'Lancashire Fusilier' and 45231 'The Sherwood Forester' storm away from Barnsley up the 1 in 50 incline with 'The Tin Bath' on 18th October 2009. 6024 waits a departure from Taunton with the 'Torbay Express' in 2009

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]]> Mon Nov 30 2009 Special Collection V: The Best Of Devon Railways 2008-2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1775052.html I am not likely to be visiting Devon again this year so i think now is the best time to release my best photos taken in the south-west over the last 2 years. There are 93 photos in total covering a wide range of classes,workings and locations. Enjoy! Monday 30 November 2009: I am not likely to be visiting Devon again this year so i think now is the best time to release my best photos taken in the south-west over the last 2 years. There are 93 photos in total covering a wide range of classes,workings and locations. Enjoy!

A rare appearance in 2008 by a class 60. 60082 'Mam Tor' heads light engine south out of Dawlish Warren loop. 66137 storms through Dawlish Warren with 6V62 6V62 08:48 Fawley-Plymouth Friary An FGW HST passes south through Dawlish Warren 47826 leads 851 on 1Z25 04:20 Norwich-Plymouth 47851/826 power past Powderham LC on 1Z26 return to Norwich. An Arriva liveried 150 passes Powderham LC heading north. A beautiful 27th December 2008 sees an FGW head down the Dawlish sea wall in spectacular conditions 66055 awaits permission to enter an engineering posession on the sea wall 66055 awaits permission to enter an engineering posession on the sea wall 66055 waits to enter a possesion on the Dawlish Sea Wall 66055 is seen after dark in the process of ballasting the recently relaid track 66055 is seen after dark in the process of ballasting the recently relaid track 37605 heads south LE with 0Z37 (Route learner) from Derby RTC-Plymouth 37605 heads south LE with 0Z37 (Route learner) from Derby RTC-Plymouth. A XC HST storms south through Dawlish Warren 37605 runs into the up loop at Dawlish Warren with 0Z38 15:08 Plymouth-Derby RTC An FGW HST passes Dawlish Warren A rare day of sun in 2009 sees a XC Voyager powering south towards Teignmouth. A XC Voyager dives into Parsons Tunnel with a northbound working. A FGW HST storms out of Parsons Tunnel with a Down express. 159101 passes along the Teignmouth Sea wall. 57602 leads 47375 (Formerly 'Tinsley TMD Quality Approved' in RFD days) into Dawlish Warren Loop as it works 0Z57 13:00 Old Oak Common-Plymouth 60011 approaches the end of the engineering possesion on the Dawlish sea wall in February 2009 60011 awaits permission to Proceed 66074 passes Cockwood Harbour with 6W44 to Westbury after leaving the engineering possesion on the Dawlish sea wall. 47818 works 5Z80 13:30 Laira-Horton Road past Powderham LC 57603 storms north past Cockwood LC with 5A40 sleeper ECS to Old Oak Common D1015 races past Powderham with 1Z21 07:45 Bristol Temple Meads-Penzance 'Great Britain II' Railtour 5029 'Nunney Castle' stands at Churston,it had to visit their workshops after running a hot axle box on 'The Royal Duchy' 5029 'Nunney Castle' stands at Churston,it had to visit their workshops after running a hot axle box on 'The Royal Duchy' 66624 heads north past Red Rock with a LE move to Exeter for fuel A XC HST powers towards Dawlish Warren 47580 leads D7612,20110 and 33002 on 0V47 from Eastleigh-Buckfasteligh this was returning the SDR's diesel locos from the Eastleigh 100 open day 47580 leads D7612,20110 and 33002 on 0V47 from Eastleigh-Buckfasteligh this was returning the SDR's diesel locos from the Eastleigh 100 open day 66624 returns south past Dawlish Warren footbridge heading to Burngullow LE An FGW HST passes Cockwood Crossing with a southbound express 47580 heads north past Cockwood LC on 0O47 from Buckfastleigh-Eastleigh 47580 heads north past Cockwood LC on 0O47 from Buckfastleigh-Eastleigh 66080 leads 6Z50 08:30 Alexandra Dock Junction-Laira TMD oil past Cockwood LC. 66080 storms north past Powderham LC with the Scrap Train which finished running in mid 2009. 'Summer in the West' (when it wants to be Summer!) an FGW HST storms north past Rockstone Bridge. A XC HST powers towards Dawlish Warren 66731 heads north past Rockstone Bridge,Dawlish with 5F70 13:05 Laira-Old Oak Common ECS move 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' passes Powderham LC with 1Z27 06:45 Paddington-Kingswear 'Dartmouth Express' charter on 13th June 2009. 70013 powers through Teignmouth with 1Z28 16:00 Kingswear-London Paddington An FGW powers north past Stoke Canon 43069 clags along the sea wall on departure from Dawlish

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]]> Mon Nov 30 2009 The London Explorer http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1769739.html Here are some photos of 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' working 'The London Explorer' its final mainline run before major overhaul. The train was hauled by 47826 between Sheffield and Derby where 6233 took over for the run to London and back,47786 'Roy Castle' hauled the train between Derby and Sheffield. Saturday 17 October 2009: Here are some photos of 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' working 'The London Explorer' its final mainline run before major overhaul. The train was hauled by 47826 between Sheffield and Derby where 6233 took over for the run to London and back,47786 'Roy Castle' hauled the train between Derby and Sheffield.

NXEC's only NX liveried Cl 91.91111 stands at London Kings Cross ETL's 86702 'Cassiopeia' at London Kings Cross after arriving with a private GBRF charter for staff. ETL's 86702 'Cassiopeia' at London Kings Cross after arriving with a private GBRF charter for staff. ETL's 86702 'Cassiopeia' at London Kings Cross after arriving with a private GBRF charter for staff. 86701 'Orion' awaits departure from London Kings Cross with a returning GBRF special to Newcastle 86701 'Orion' awaits departure from London Kings Cross with a returning GBRF special to Newcastle 86701 'Orion' awaits departure from London Kings Cross with a returning GBRF special to Newcastle 86701 'Orion' awaits departure from London Kings Cross with a returning GBRF special to Newcastle 6233 awaits departure from London Kings Cross with 'The London Explorer' bound for Sheffield. 6233 awaits departure from London Kings Cross with 'The London Explorer' bound for Sheffield. 47786 'Roy Castle' at London Kings Cross 6233 awaits departure from London Kings Cross with 'The London Explorer' bound for Sheffield. 6233 arrives at Grantham with legendary driver Bill Andrew at the controls. 6233 is taken to Ferme Park 86701 'Orion' awaits departure from London Kings Cross with a returning GBRF special to Newcastle

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]]> Sat Oct 17 2009 Yorkshire Railways October 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1764420.html Here is the Yorkshire Railway's collection for October 09. 5th:60059 at Hare park Junction with 6E32 13th:31233 at Wintersett 13th:66841 at Hare Park Junction 14th:66423 at Oakenshaw with 6V67 18th:45407/45231 near Barnsley with The Tin Bath 26:60091 at Walton Water Park with 6E32 Saturday 31 October 2009: Here is the Yorkshire Railway's collection for October 09. 5th:60059 at Hare park Junction with 6E32 13th:31233 at Wintersett 13th:66841 at Hare Park Junction 14th:66423 at Oakenshaw with 6V67 18th:45407/45231 near Barnsley with The Tin Bath 26:60091 at Walton Water Park with 6E32

66004 heads towards Wakefield with a couple of flat-wagons. 66581 approaches Hare Park Junction with 6E06 09:32 Bredbury-Roxby GMC Binliner 66581 approaches Hare Park Junction with 6E06 09:32 Bredbury-Roxby GMC Binliner 60059 'Swinden Dalesman' powers up grade from a signal stop (after waiting for 6E06 to depart) with 6E32 08:55 Preston Docks-Lindsey Oil Refinery 60059 'Swinden Dalesman' powers up grade from a signal stop (after waiting for 6E06 to depart) with 6E32 08:55 Preston Docks-Lindsey Oil Refinery 31233 passes Winterset with 5Z11 09:09 Derby Etches Park-Neville Hill,it returned with the MK2's and 43208 in tow. The final move of Advenza Railfreight,the company have gone bust and here 66841 is seen running Light Engine from Shipley Crossley's yard to Doncaster for onward movement to Wembley via Mossend. 66423 powers towards Crofton West Junction with 6V67 10:58 Shipley-Cardiff Tidal Scrap train,formerly an Advenza working before their demise. 45407 'Lancashire Fusilier' and 45231 'The Sherwood Forester' storm away from Barnsley up the 1 in 50 incline with 'The Tin Bath' on 18th October 2009. 45407 'Lancashire Fusilier' and 45231 'The Sherwood Forester' storm away from Barnsley up the 1 in 50 incline with 'The Tin Bath' on 18th October 2009. 45407 'Lancashire Fusilier' and 45231 'The Sherwood Forester' storm away from Barnsley up the 1 in 50 incline with 'The Tin Bath' on 18th October 2009. 60091 powers past Walton Water Park with 6E32 08:55 Preston Docks-Lindsey 66511 passes Walton Water Park with 6E06 09:32 Bredbury-Roxby Binliner 66013 heads Light Engine in the Wakefield direction 66001 passes Oakenshaw Footbridge working 6E32 08:55 Preston Docks-Lindsey 66082 passes Oakenshaw with an empty coal train as 66423 gets to grip with the former Advenza Working 6V67 10:58 Shipley-Cardiff Tidal Scrap train. 66423 powers towards Crofton West Junction with 6V67 10:58 Shipley-Cardiff Tidal Scrap train,formerly an Advenza working before their demise. 66423 powers towards Crofton West Junction with 6V67 10:58 Shipley-Cardiff Tidal Scrap train,formerly an Advenza working before their demise.

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]]> Sat Oct 31 2009 The Waverley:60163 Tornado http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1764415.html Here are some photos of 60163 'Tornado' on 'The Waverley which it hauled from York-Leeds-Carlisle-Leeds-York (Doncaster-York and return by Class 67). Sunday 4 October 2009: Here are some photos of 60163 'Tornado' on 'The Waverley which it hauled from York-Leeds-Carlisle-Leeds-York (Doncaster-York and return by Class 67).

60163 arrives at Carlisle 60163 at Carlisle 08922 prepares to shunt the stock away from Carlisle's Platform 4 08922 prepares to shunt the stock away from Carlisle's Platform 4 08922 prepares to shunt the stock away from Carlisle's Platform 4 Tornado is taken for turning Tornado is taken for turning 47853 'Rail Express' stands in the yard behind Carlisle station 08922 after returning the stock into Carlisle platform 3

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]]> Sun Oct 4 2009 West Somerset Railway:GWR 175 'The Prelude' http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1764406.html Here are some photos i took at the WSR's Autumn Steam gala. The lineside ones were taken with a lineside permit/pass which enables photographers to go lineside,for a fee. Locos in action on 1st/2nd October: 5542 6695 5224 7802 'Bradley Manor' 3850 5029 'Nunney Castle' 4953 'Pitchford Hall 6024 'King Edward I' Thursday 1 October 2009: Here are some photos i took at the WSR's Autumn Steam gala. The lineside ones were taken with a lineside permit/pass which enables photographers to go lineside,for a fee. Locos in action on 1st/2nd October: 5542 6695 5224 7802 'Bradley Manor' 3850 5029 'Nunney Castle' 4953 'Pitchford Hall 6024 'King Edward I'

7802 stands in the sun at Blue Anchor 7802 stands in the sun at Blue Anchor 3850 storms up Washford Bank with the 13:10 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead 5542 awaits departure from Bishops Lydeard with the 13:10 Goods to Minehead 6024 stands at Crowcombe Heathfield 5542 coasts past Roebuck with the 10:25 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead service 5224 in the Bay platform at Bishops Lydeard 6695 rolls towards Watchet with the 15:00 Minehead-Bishops Lydeard 7802 arrives at Blue Anchor with the 16:05 Minehead-Bishops Lydeard 6024 stands at Crowcombe Heathfield 6024 at Minehead 7802 stands in the sun at Blue Anchor 7802 stands in the sun at Blue Anchor 5224 climbs towards Roebuck crossing and Crowcombe with the 09:15 Minehead-Bishops Lydeard 5224 climbs towards Roebuck crossing and Crowcombe with the 09:15 Minehead-Bishops Lydeard 4953 departs Washford in fine style with the 12:20 Minehead-Bishops Lydeard service 3850 storms up Washford Bank with the 13:10 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead 5542 speeds away from Washford with the 14:05 Minehead-Bishops Lydeard service 5029 'Nunney Castle' pounds up Washford bank with the 14:10 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead 6024 powers away from Blue Anchor under threatening skies with the 16:00 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead 6024 powers away from Blue Anchor under threatening skies with the 16:00 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead

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]]> Thu Oct 1 2009 Blackpool Trams,Fleetwood Street Trams,end of an era. http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1761555.html Here are some photos i took of the Blackpool Tram system on Monday 28th September 2009. The Fleetwood Street section is to close in November 2009 for modification work,this will close the line for 3 years and when it reopens it is expected that it will use more modern trams as opposed to the current ones regularly seen today. Here are a few photos i took on the day including Lord Street Curve. Monday 28 September 2009: Here are some photos i took of the Blackpool Tram system on Monday 28th September 2009. The Fleetwood Street section is to close in November 2009 for modification work,this will close the line for 3 years and when it reopens it is expected that it will use more modern trams as opposed to the current ones regularly seen today. Here are a few photos i took on the day including Lord Street Curve.

Blackpool Tower 721 approaches Tower Station 721 approaches Tower Station 645 passes Bispham station 715 passes Bispham station 711 arrives at Bispham station 711 at Fleetwood Ferry Terminal 711 at Fleetwood Ferry Terminal 711 at Fleetwood Ferry Terminal The Lighthouse in the centre of Fleetwood with the loop line trailing round to the left 713 round Lord Street Curve 713 runs along Adelaide street 713 runs along Adelaide street 723 heads towards Fleetwood Vintage Tram (Preserved) no.147 heads through Cleveleys Restored tram,no.717 heads through Cleveleys No.724 at Thornton Gate station The Blackpool Illuminations The Blackpool Illuminations no 721 heads towards Bispham 713 is seen near Central Pier The upstairs interior of 715 Another Vintage Preserved tram,this time no.66 stands in the Loop at Pleasure Beach.

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]]> Mon Sep 28 2009 The West Highlander Day 3 of 3 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1761520.html Day 3: 61994:Fort William-Cadder Yard 5690:Cadder Yard-Carnforth 47760:Carnforth-Preston Sunday 27 September 2009: Day 3: 61994:Fort William-Cadder Yard 5690:Cadder Yard-Carnforth 47760:Carnforth-Preston

A rainbow over Loch Treig 61994 takes water at Craigendoran Junction Eastfield DMU Depot 5690 in Cadder Yard 5690 storms around the Glasgow suburbs Mossend Yard 5690 at Carlisle during a crew change from Gordon Hodgson driving to Albert Seymour.

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]]> Sun Sep 27 2009 The West Highlander Day 2 of 3 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1761410.html Day 2: 61994:Glasgow QS-Fort William 62005: Fort William-Mallaig-Fort William Saturday 26 September 2009: Day 2: 61994:Glasgow QS-Fort William 62005: Fort William-Mallaig-Fort William

The Mountains of the Highlands look over Crianlarich 61994 at Crianlarich 61994 at Crianlarich 47760 at Glasgow Queen Street,this banked the train out of the station up the 1 in 45 gradient 47760 at Glasgow Queen Street,this banked the train out of the station up the 1 in 45 gradient 61994 awaits departure from Glasgow Queen Street 61994 at Crianlarich 61994 at Crianlarich A First Scotrail 156 arrives at Crianlarich from Fort William A First Scotrail 156 arrives at Crianlarich from Fort William A First Scotrail 156 arrives at Crianlarich from Fort William 61994 at Crianlarich 61994 at Crianlarich 61994 at Crianlarich 61994 at Crianlarich 61994 at Crianlarich 61994 at Crianlarich A 6 car 156 approaches Crianlarich,here it splits with 2 units going to Oban and 2 carrying on to Fort William A 6 car 156 approaches Crianlarich,here it splits with 2 units going to Oban and 2 carrying on to Fort William An 8 car 156 (4 units) approaches Crianlarich,here it splits with 2 units going to Oban and 2 carrying on to Fort William An 8 car 156 (4 units) approaches Crianlarich,here it splits with 2 units going to Oban and 2 carrying on to Fort William 61994 rounds the Horseshoe Curve 61994 rounds the Horseshoe Curve The view from Horseshoe Viaduct A Desolate house on Rannoch Moor 61994 departs Rannoch 61994 crosses the extremely remote Rannoch Moor 61994 crosses the extremely remote Rannoch Moor 61994 crosses the extremely remote Rannoch Moor 67004 at Fort William with stock from the Caledonian Sleeper 61994 at Fort William 61994 at Fort William 62005 awaits departure from Fort William to Mallaig 62005 awaits departure from Fort William to Mallaig 62005 awaits departure from Fort William to Mallaig with 67004 in the background 62005 crosses Glenfinnan Viaduct 62005 crosses Glenfinnan Viaduct

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]]> Sat Sep 26 2009 The West Highlander Day 1 of 3 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1761376.html Here are some photos of RTC's fantastic 'West Highlander' tour from Preston to Mallaig and return: Day 1:5690 'Leander',Preston-Glasgow Central (Overnight Stay) Day 2:61994 'The Great Marquess' Glasgow Queen Street-Fort William 62005 'Lord Of The Isles' Fort William-Mallaig-Fort William (Overnight Stay) Day 3:61994 Fort William-Cadder Yard 5690 Cadder Yard-Carnforth 47760 Carnforth-Preston (Overnight stay) Tour Review: 5690 put in a great effort on the Saturday with a fantastic run from Gordon Hodgson who drove from Carlisle,the sound on Beattock was hellfire. Then on the Saturday with 61994,it all started quite sedately with a steady run to Craigendoran where the fireworks started! Some great crewing (both Driving and Firing) on this run and some brilliant handling from Peter Walker on the controls saw us keep time and absolutely belt over County March Summit! Then the K1 came on at FW and i sat back and enjoyed the scenery,took some fots and then generally enjoyed the run,seeing as though at this point we were at the back i expected some peace and quiet so i was most disgusted to hear the engine making an awful amount of noise on the climb to Beasdale bank! I had the K1 down as a noisy engine but christ what a brilliant noise!! The return run was equally as thrashy with a spirited run towards Glenfinnan,some more brilliant driving and firing ensured we made the summit with no great fuss,we arrived back into Fort Bill more or less on time before steadily heading to the hotel for a lovely meal a drink and a great laugh (Garlic Bread Ciabatta or w/e its called,Gammon,2 Eggs,Chips,Peas,Tomato,Mushroom and a pint of Tennants all thrown in!) It was nice to have a lesuirely morning on the Sunday,another great breakfast with me throwing Milk on the carpet! Then the real fun began,the weather was dismal and we set off in fine style,conquering bank after bank until the real challenge up Glen Douglas bank faced us from Arrochar and Tarbet,the conditions actually deteriated before we started the climb and in heavy rain Driver Walker made a thunderous attack at the foot of the climb on the short downhill section out of A+T station,then speed gradually began to drop,the odd slip in the very heavily treelined section (huge bushes scraping the side of the train in places) saw speed drop further and we were down to around 10mph but Peter,the crew and the K4 obviously wouldn't let a little rain and leafall stop them!! 61994 kept on plodding away on triumphantly made the summit at a good speed! The Jub then came back on and an awesome ascent was made of Beattock before the booked stop at Beattock summit loop saw driver Hodgson shut off power,we maintained 62mph until this point. At Carlisle Albert Seymour took over for a solid run over Shap before descending towards Carnforth where the real excitement began when 47760 came on the front ;) A huge thanks to Nigel,all stewards (and stewardesses :D ),WCRC,NR and Scotrail for a great tour and a huge congrats is due for making it so smooth and succesful,barely any late running (was 10 mins about as late as we got all weekend?) and actually arriving early back into Preston proved just how great it was! Now need to book GB3 and i hope you consider running this next year Nigel! Hope you like the review (i reckon some will have better write up's) and i have pics and over an hours worth of vid (ear defenders ready?) Cheers, Mark Friday 25 September 2009: Here are some photos of RTC's fantastic 'West Highlander' tour from Preston to Mallaig and return: Day 1:5690 'Leander',Preston-Glasgow Central (Overnight Stay) Day 2:61994 'The Great Marquess' Glasgow Queen Street-Fort William 62005 'Lord Of The Isles' Fort William-Mallaig-Fort William (Overnight Stay) Day 3:61994 Fort William-Cadder Yard 5690 Cadder Yard-Carnforth 47760 Carnforth-Preston (Overnight stay) Tour Review: 5690 put in a great effort on the Saturday with a fantastic run from Gordon Hodgson who drove from Carlisle,the sound on Beattock was hellfire. Then on the Saturday with 61994,it all started quite sedately with a steady run to Craigendoran where the fireworks started! Some great crewing (both Driving and Firing) on this run and some brilliant handling from Peter Walker on the controls saw us keep time and absolutely belt over County March Summit! Then the K1 came on at FW and i sat back and enjoyed the scenery,took some fots and then generally enjoyed the run,seeing as though at this point we were at the back i expected some peace and quiet so i was most disgusted to hear the engine making an awful amount of noise on the climb to Beasdale bank! I had the K1 down as a noisy engine but christ what a brilliant noise!! The return run was equally as thrashy with a spirited run towards Glenfinnan,some more brilliant driving and firing ensured we made the summit with no great fuss,we arrived back into Fort Bill more or less on time before steadily heading to the hotel for a lovely meal a drink and a great laugh (Garlic Bread Ciabatta or w/e its called,Gammon,2 Eggs,Chips,Peas,Tomato,Mushroom and a pint of Tennants all thrown in!) It was nice to have a lesuirely morning on the Sunday,another great breakfast with me throwing Milk on the carpet! Then the real fun began,the weather was dismal and we set off in fine style,conquering bank after bank until the real challenge up Glen Douglas bank faced us from Arrochar and Tarbet,the conditions actually deteriated before we started the climb and in heavy rain Driver Walker made a thunderous attack at the foot of the climb on the short downhill section out of A+T station,then speed gradually began to drop,the odd slip in the very heavily treelined section (huge bushes scraping the side of the train in places) saw speed drop further and we were down to around 10mph but Peter,the crew and the K4 obviously wouldn't let a little rain and leafall stop them!! 61994 kept on plodding away on triumphantly made the summit at a good speed! The Jub then came back on and an awesome ascent was made of Beattock before the booked stop at Beattock summit loop saw driver Hodgson shut off power,we maintained 62mph until this point. At Carlisle Albert Seymour took over for a solid run over Shap before descending towards Carnforth where the real excitement began when 47760 came on the front ;) A huge thanks to Nigel,all stewards (and stewardesses :D ),WCRC,NR and Scotrail for a great tour and a huge congrats is due for making it so smooth and succesful,barely any late running (was 10 mins about as late as we got all weekend?) and actually arriving early back into Preston proved just how great it was! Now need to book GB3 and i hope you consider running this next year Nigel! Hope you like the review (i reckon some will have better write up's) and i have pics and over an hours worth of vid (ear defenders ready?) Cheers, Mark

5690 awaits departure from Preston 5690 awaits departure from Preston 5690 awaits departure from Preston 5690 at Glasgow Central 5690 awaits departure from Preston A Virgin Pendolino passes 5690 as it takes water at Oxenholme 47853 stands behind Carlisle station DRS Kingmoor TMD DRS Kingmoor TMD 5690 powers towards Beattock summit 47760 passes the tour at Abington

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]]> Fri Sep 25 2009 The Tyne Valley Tourer http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1757958.html Here are some photos from 'PMR Tour's' 'Tyne Valley Tourer' from Peterborough to Carlisle and return using 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' Saturday 19 September 2009: Here are some photos from 'PMR Tour's' 'Tyne Valley Tourer' from Peterborough to Carlisle and return using 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland'

37194 and 688 at York 37194 and 688 at York 57601 and 47851 arrive at York from Peterborough Cup of tea please.....oh the cafe has gone! 6233 shunts at Carlisle 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' arrives off the Newcastle line with 'The Cumbrian Mountain Express' 66153 awaits departure with 6E62 14:04 Carlisle yard-Tees yard Intermodal 6233 at Carlisle 6233 at Carlisle 6233 at Carlisle 6233 at Carlisle 70013 shunts at Carlisle 57601 at York 47851 awaits departure from York,bound for Peterborough

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]]> Sat Sep 19 2009 The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1757954.html Here are some photos of The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway on September 17th. A royal visit was made by Princess Alexandra to open a new children's playground at Dalegarth. The Royal Train complete with flag and headcode was hauled by 'River Esk'. Thursday 17 September 2009: Here are some photos of The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway on September 17th. A royal visit was made by Princess Alexandra to open a new children's playground at Dalegarth. The Royal Train complete with flag and headcode was hauled by 'River Esk'.

River Esk at Irton Road River Mite at Dalegarth River Irt at Dalegarth River Irt at Dalegarth River Irt at Ravenglass River Esk arrives at Ravenglass with the Royal train River Esk arrives at Ravenglass with the Royal train River Esk arrives at Ravenglass with the Royal train River Esk arrives at Ravenglass with the Royal train Princess Alexandra greets volunteers of the R&ER. River Irt at Dalegarth

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]]> Thu Sep 17 2009 The Cumbrian Coast Scenic Tour http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1757947.html This is a tour run by 'The Green Party'/'Green Express' from Skipton-Ravensglass and return hauled by 47851 and 47245. The tour ran via the following route:Skipton,Engine Shed Jc,Altofts Jc,Normanton,Wakefield Kirkgate,Brighouse,Preston,Carnforth,Ravensglass,Carnforth,Settle Jc,Skipton,Engine Shed Jc and then back to Rochdale via the outward route. Thursday 17 September 2009: This is a tour run by 'The Green Party'/'Green Express' from Skipton-Ravensglass and return hauled by 47851 and 47245. The tour ran via the following route:Skipton,Engine Shed Jc,Altofts Jc,Normanton,Wakefield Kirkgate,Brighouse,Preston,Carnforth,Ravensglass,Carnforth,Settle Jc,Skipton,Engine Shed Jc and then back to Rochdale via the outward route.

47851 at Carnforth The River Esk at Ravenglass 47245 arrives at Ravenglass from Whitehaven 47492 still in RES livery at Carnforth 47851 departs Ravenglass bound for Whitehaven 47245 at the rear of the tour.

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]]> Thu Sep 17 2009 Swanage Railway,Grand Steam Gala http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1755134.html Here are some photos from the Swanage Railway's annual 'Grand Steam Gala'. The locos in this years event were: 53 6695 80078 80104 88 34028 34070 Saturday 12 September 2009: Here are some photos from the Swanage Railway's annual 'Grand Steam Gala'. The locos in this years event were: 53 6695 80078 80104 88 34028 34070

34028 passes Quarr Farm with the 18:45 Swanage-Motala on Friday 11th September 34028 passes Quarr Farm with the 18:45 Swanage-Motala on Friday 11th September 7F no.88 simmers at Swanage on Friday 11th with the 20:48 Norden-Swanage 34028 awaits the arrival of 80104 on Friday night. 34028 'Eddystone' awaits departure from Swanage with the 22:50 to Norden. The starter at Swanage drops to the 'On' position after the departure of 34028. General view of Swanage station 34028 runs light engine into Swanage station. no.88 waits its first turn of duty on Saturday 12th. 80104 approaches Harman's Cross with a Swanage bound service 80104 approaches Harman's Cross with a Swanage bound service 80104 awaits departure from Corfe Castle to Norden 80104 approaches Norden 80078 approaches Norden A Grasshopper! 34028 powers away from Corfe Castle with the 15:10 Swanage to Norden. 34070 'Manston' waits to move into the platform with 'The Wessex Belle' 19:20 Swanage-Norden Former Fragonset/FM Rail loco no.33103 'Swordfish' stands in the bay platform with 33111 at Swanage 34070 awaits departure from Swanage with the 20:45 to Norden 34070 awaits departure from Swanage with the 20:45 to Norden Former Fragonset/FM Rail loco no.33103 'Swordfish' stands in the bay platform at Swanage Swanage shed early on Sunday Morning Swanage station area early on Sunday morning 6695 departs from Harman's Cross with the 11:45 Harman's Cross-Norden shuttle. M7 no.53 (30053) passes Quarr Farm with 11:50 Swanage-Norden No.88 passes Quarr Farm with 11:50 Norden-Swanage 80078 departs Harman's Cross with 2S11 13:10 Norden-Swanage 6695 arrives at Corfe Castle with the 13:50 Swanage-Norden. 34028 powers away from Corfe Castle with the 15:10 Swanage to Norden. The French Riviera style harbour at Swanage. 34070 at Swanage

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]]> Sat Sep 12 2009 The Lune Rivers Trust ,2009 Railtour http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1753196.html Here are some photos of The Lune Rivers Trust/WCRC tour from Preston to Scarborough and return on 5th September 2009. This was hauled by 47760 between Preston and Carnforth in both directions and from Carnforth-Scarborough and return by LMS 4-6-0 'Royal Scot' class locomotive no.46115 'Scots Guardsmam' which ran on the return journey as 46168 'Girl Guides',this is because it ran a tour the day after (6th) for The St Helens Girl Guide's from Liverpool-York and return. (Photo in Yorkshire Railways September 2009) Saturday 5 September 2009: Here are some photos of The Lune Rivers Trust/WCRC tour from Preston to Scarborough and return on 5th September 2009. This was hauled by 47760 between Preston and Carnforth in both directions and from Carnforth-Scarborough and return by LMS 4-6-0 'Royal Scot' class locomotive no.46115 'Scots Guardsmam' which ran on the return journey as 46168 'Girl Guides',this is because it ran a tour the day after (6th) for The St Helens Girl Guide's from Liverpool-York and return. (Photo in Yorkshire Railways September 2009)

46115 at Scarborough,with 'Girl Guides' name in place 46115 runs under the train shed of York Station's platform 3. 'Homeward Bound' 37038+218 pass through Carnforth with 6C53 05:45 Crewe-Sellafield flasks 66524 stands at Settle Junction with 6M11 03:52 Barassie-Fiddlers Ferry p.s (?) Loaded FHH Coal Hoppers. 46115 runs round at Milford during the water-stop shunt move. Advenza Freight Class 66 no.66841 stands in York Parcel sidings awaiting its next duty 46115 stands at Carnforth after the triumphant arrival from Scarborough 47760 prepares to move the stock into the loop at Carnforth after 46115 had gone for water/coal/servicing.

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]]> Sat Sep 5 2009 Yorkshire Railways September 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1748728.html Here is the Yorkshire Railways Gallery for September 09. 1st:70013 at Colton Junction and Haxby with the Scarborough Spa Express Wednesday 30 September 2009: Here is the Yorkshire Railways Gallery for September 09. 1st:70013 at Colton Junction and Haxby with the Scarborough Spa Express

70013 passes Bolton Percy with the outward Scarborough Spa Express on 1st September 70013 heads past Haxby with the outward Scarborough Spa Express on 1st September 70013 heads past Haxby with the outward Scarborough Spa Express on 1st September 37516 growls past Oakenshaw footbridge with 5Z37 Carnforth-Doncaster Stock move in readiness for the Worksop-Claydon charter the following day 33207 on the rear of 5Z37 at Oakenshaw 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' powers away from Normanton with the Scarborough Flyer on 4th September 46115 storms through Micklefield with 'The St Helens Girl-Guiding Express' on 6th September 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' passes Sherburn in Elmet with 5Z70 10:00 Butterly MRC-York E+C move. 66515 heads north past Sherburn with a LE move 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' storms away from York with 'The Heart Of Midlothian' from Hebden Bridge-Edinburgh 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' storms away from York with 'The Heart Of Midlothian' from Hebden Bridge-Edinburgh

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]]> Wed Sep 30 2009 Midland Railway Centre-Works Open Day Event http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1748550.html Here are some photos from the MRC(B)'s 'Works Open Day Event' held over the August Bank Holiday in 2009. Locos in action (29th): 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' 92214 73129 47237 (3F 'Jinty) Class 47 47401 and Manning Wardle 0-6-0 no.1210 'Sir Berkeley' Saturday 29 August 2009: Here are some photos from the MRC(B)'s 'Works Open Day Event' held over the August Bank Holiday in 2009. Locos in action (29th): 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' 92214 73129 47237 (3F 'Jinty) Class 47 47401 and Manning Wardle 0-6-0 no.1210 'Sir Berkeley'

92214 works a freight through Butterley station 92214 is passed by 73129 and 6233 double heading. 92214 awaits the road for Swanwick 73129 waits time at Butterley 45108 73129 shunts at Swanwick Junction Sir Berkeley and 73129 back onto their train at Swanwick Junction Class 40 D212 'Aureol' is seen at Swanwick Class 47 no.47401 'North Eastern' is seen arriving on Swanwick depot. D212 is passed by 47401 47401 'North Eastern' works a freight from the yard at Swanwick The 'other' 47! 3F 'Jinty' no.47327 (Alias no.1 'Thomas') 31108 in the yard at Swanwick 45108 and 50007 'Sir Edward Elgar' D1048 'Western Lady' 92214 works a freight through Butterley station Sir Berkeley shunts at Swanwick 73129 shunts at Swanwick Junction D212 whistles away on its stabling point D212 whistles away on its stabling point 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' stands outside its home,Swanwick West Shed. 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' stands outside its home,Swanwick West Shed. 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' stands outside its home,Swanwick West Shed. 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' stands outside its home,Swanwick West Shed. 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' stands outside its home,Swanwick West Shed. 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' stands outside its home,Swanwick West Shed. The former Ais Gill box is seen at Butterley

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]]> Sat Aug 29 2009 The Sunny South Express http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1743653.html Here are some photos of Steam Dreams' 'Sunny South Special' from Clapham Junction-Weymouth-London Waterloo. This was scheduled to be hauled by 70013 'Oliver Cromwell',this however failed prior to the trip and 34067 'Tangmere' stepped in at short notice to haul the train. Wednesday 19 August 2009: Here are some photos of Steam Dreams' 'Sunny South Special' from Clapham Junction-Weymouth-London Waterloo. This was scheduled to be hauled by 70013 'Oliver Cromwell',this however failed prior to the trip and 34067 'Tangmere' stepped in at short notice to haul the train.

34067 arrives at Woking 37706 at Weymouth 34067 at Weymouth 34067 at Weymouth 34067 at Southampton 34067 at Southampton

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]]> Wed Aug 19 2009 The Great Eastern Mainline http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1742445.html The Great Eastern is one of Britain's most interesting mainlines and is one where loco haulage on express trains still rules supreme,albeit in the hands of Electric Class 90 locos. To add interest there is a wide variety of liveries on show as well as many different freight workings and locos. Another interesting point in the summer is the well known 'Yarmouth Drags' these are NXEA services worked between Norwich and Great Yarmouth by DRS Class 47's,on this occasion 47832 'Solway Princess'. Many different classes can be seen on the Great Eastern Mainline including:47,66,82(DVT),86,90,156,158,170 and 360 Tuesday 18 August 2009: The Great Eastern is one of Britain's most interesting mainlines and is one where loco haulage on express trains still rules supreme,albeit in the hands of Electric Class 90 locos. To add interest there is a wide variety of liveries on show as well as many different freight workings and locos. Another interesting point in the summer is the well known 'Yarmouth Drags' these are NXEA services worked between Norwich and Great Yarmouth by DRS Class 47's,on this occasion 47832 'Solway Princess'. Many different classes can be seen on the Great Eastern Mainline including:47,66,82(DVT),86,90,156,158,170 and 360

90003 on the blocks at London Liverpool St 82152 arrives at Colchester with a working for Great Yarmouth 90003 at the rear of a train for Great Yarmouth. 90015 prepares to stop at Colchester with a train for London. 66570 leads 90041 through Colchester on 4L89 22:00 Coatbridge-Felixstowe note the old signal on the right of the shot. 86501 stands on Ipswich stabling point 90042 stands in Ipswich yard 90006 awaits departure from Norwich with a train for London. 90006 'Modern Railways Magazine' stands in Norwich station. 90006 awaits departure from Norwich 90011 is seen standing at Norwich station One of a variety of liveries displayed by the class 156 DMU. 156417 departs Norwich with a train for Great Yarmouth displaying the 'Bittern Line'/NXEA livery. First Scotrail liveried Cl.90 90024 arrives at Norwich with a train from London 90011 departs Norwich with a London-bound train. A graffitied MK3 can be seen on the train hauled by 90011,apparently this damage was caused the night before. In Midland Mainline/NXEA livery 170273 arrives at Norwich In shopping centre/NXEA livery 156402 arrives at Norwich 'Wherry Lines'/NXEA liveried 156407 arrives into Norwich NXEA liveried 156 no.156419 arrives at Norwich 158857 departs Norwich as 90003 awaits departure for London After arriving at the head of a 'Drag' from Yarmouth 47832 was released by 90003 when it departed,here it runs round onto its next working to Yarmouth After arriving at the head of a 'Drag' from Yarmouth 47832 was released by 90003 when it departed,here it runs round onto its next working to Yarmouth 47832 'Solway princess' at Norwich After arriving at the head of a 'Drag' from Yarmouth 47832 was released by 90003 when it departed,here it runs round onto its next working to Yarmouth

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]]> Tue Aug 18 2009 Devon Railways August 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1741934.html Here is Devon Railways Gallery for August 09: 16th:67005 heads through Dawlish With the returning Torbay Express in place of 6024 'King Edward I' 18th:66197 on the Dawlish Sea Wall with 6V62 Monday 31 August 2009: Here is Devon Railways Gallery for August 09: 16th:67005 heads through Dawlish With the returning Torbay Express in place of 6024 'King Edward I' 18th:66197 on the Dawlish Sea Wall with 6V62

67005 passes through Dawlish With the returning 1Z28 17:15 Kingswear-Bristol 'Torbay Express' in place of 6024 'King Edward I' which failed with Air brake problems A northbound XC HST passes the Marine Parade,Dawlish 66197 heads along the Marine Parade working 6V62 08:48 Fawley-Tavistock Junction oil train. 66197 heads along the Marine Parade working 6V62 08:48 Fawley-Tavistock Junction oil train. 67025 powers through Starcross with 2Z60 11:28 Exeter St Davids-Newton Abbot Carnival shuttle,the traffic was so busy that we could not make Powderham in time,hence shot taken on the shadow side of the train. 67005 heads through Dawlish Warren with 2Z61 12:15 Newton Abbot-Exeter St Davids carnival shuttle 67005 heads through Dawlish Warren with 2Z61 12:15 Newton Abbot-Exeter St Davids carnival shuttle with 67025 DoR The crowds flock to Dawlish on Carnival day,as can be seen from this photo of a 142 heading round Langstone Rock at Dawlish Warren 67025 heads past Langstone Rock with 2Z62 13:10 Exeter St Davids-Newton Abbot carnival shuttle 67025 heads past Langstone Rock with 2Z62 13:10 Exeter St Davids-Newton Abbot carnival shuttle The beach fills up as an FGW HST heads north 67005 leads 025 round Langstone Rock with 2Z63 14:05 Newton Abbot-Exeter St Davids 67025 passes Rockstone Bridge with 2Z64 15:30 Exeter St Davids-Newton Abbot 67005 on the rear of 2Z64 67005 approaches Dawlish Warren with 2Z51 17:56 Paignton-Exeter St Davids 66604 powers through Dawlish Warren with 6A59 17:45 Burngullow-Reading (Bow) Clay Sand train.

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]]> Mon Aug 31 2009 The Easterling http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1741930.html Here are some photos i took on RTC's 'The Easterling' tour from London Liverpool Street-Norwich-Lowestoft-Saxmundham (East Suffolk line)-Ipswich-Colchester-Stratford. This was hauled throughout by 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' Saturday 15 August 2009: Here are some photos i took on RTC's 'The Easterling' tour from London Liverpool Street-Norwich-Lowestoft-Saxmundham (East Suffolk line)-Ipswich-Colchester-Stratford. This was hauled throughout by 70013 'Oliver Cromwell'

90013 at London Liverpool Street 37706 stands in the platform at London Liverpool Street 70013 waits departure from London Liverpool St 70013 waits departure from London Liverpool St 70013 after arrival at Norwich 70013 after arrival at Norwich 70013 shunting at Norwich 70013 shunting at Norwich 70013 shunting at Norwich 70013 after arrival at Lowestoft 70013 takes water at Colchester 70013 takes water at Colchester

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Barrow Hill Type 5 Gala http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1741660.html Unfortunately at the moment these are the only photos i can provide of this event.... Sunday 16 August 2009: Unfortunately at the moment these are the only photos i can provide of this event....

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]]> Sun Aug 16 2009 The Tamar Tornado-60163 'Tornado' http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1738824.html Here are some photos of Tornado on 'The Tamar Tornado' from Birmingham International-Plymouth and return,hauled by 60163 from Bristol Temple Meads-Plymouth and return. Saturday 8 August 2009: Here are some photos of Tornado on 'The Tamar Tornado' from Birmingham International-Plymouth and return,hauled by 60163 from Bristol Temple Meads-Plymouth and return.

67003 at BTM after Arrival from Birmingham 60163 at BTM 60163 at BTM 60163 at Plymouth 60163 at Plymouth 60163 at Plymouth 60163 at BTM 60163 at BTM 60163 at BTM Hot Air Baloon's from Bristol Baloon festival pass over Bristol Temple Meads' station Hot Air Baloon's from Bristol Baloon festival pass over Bristol Temple Meads' station Hot Air Baloon's from Bristol Baloon festival pass over Bristol Temple Meads' station A Summer Saturday Extra HST departs BTM whilst an FGW example departs for London Paddington Hot Air Baloon's from Bristol Baloon festival pass over Bristol Temple Meads' station Hot Air Baloon's from Bristol Baloon festival pass over Bristol Temple Meads' station 67005 arrives at Bristol with the Summer Saturday Class 67 loco hauled service to Weymouth and return. Hot Air Baloon's from Bristol Baloon festival pass over Bristol Temple Meads' station

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]]> Sat Aug 8 2009 The Cambrian 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1738804.html Here are some photos of BR Std Class 4 2-6-0 76079 on WCRC's 'The Cambrian'. During the summer on MWFO this runs from Machynlleth-Pwhelli and on TTho from Machynlleth-Porthmadog. These photos were taken on Monday 10th August,also included is 97301 (37100/D6800) at Machynlleth and 67014 on the WSMR train at Shrewsbury. Monday 10 August 2009: Here are some photos of BR Std Class 4 2-6-0 76079 on WCRC's 'The Cambrian'. During the summer on MWFO this runs from Machynlleth-Pwhelli and on TTho from Machynlleth-Porthmadog. These photos were taken on Monday 10th August,also included is 97301 (37100/D6800) at Machynlleth and 67014 on the WSMR train at Shrewsbury.

76079 at Machynlleth 76079 at Pwhelli 76079 at Pwhelli 76079 at Pwhelli 76079 shunts the stock at Pwhelli 76079 crosses Barmouth Bridge 76079 at Machynlleth 76079 at Machynlleth 97301 (37100) arrives at Machynlleth working 0Z97 from Shrewsbury Salop Sidings-Pwhelli and Aberystwyth 97301 (37100) arrives at Machynlleth working 0Z97 from Shrewsbury Salop Sidings-Pwhelli and Aberystwyth 97301 (37100) arrives at Machynlleth working 0Z97 from Shrewsbury Salop Sidings-Pwhelli and Aberystwyth 97301 (37100) at Machynlleth working 0Z97 from Shrewsbury Salop Sidings-Pwhelli and Aberystwyth 76079 at Machynlleth 76079 at Machynlleth 76079 shunts the stock at Pwhelli 76079 approaches Barmouth Bridge 76079 approaches Barmouth Bridge 97301 (37100) arrives at Machynlleth working 0Z97 from Shrewsbury Salop Sidings-Pwhelli and Aberystwyth 67014 at Shrewsbury with Wrexham,Shropshire and Marylebone Railway's service from London Marylebone-Wrexham.

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]]> Mon Aug 10 2009 Special Collection IV:The Men of Steam http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1737602.html Here is special collection IV (4),in this collection are my photos of Drivers,Firemen and Inspector's at work on the mainline. Friday 7 August 2009: Here is special collection IV (4),in this collection are my photos of Drivers,Firemen and Inspector's at work on the mainline.

35028 at Salisbury in 2008. Ray Churchill on board 48151 at Shrewsbury in 2008. Driver Fred Lewis and Traction Inspector Tommy Rees are seen on board 71000 'Duke Of Gloucester' at Newport in May 2008. Driver Ray Poole leans from the footplate of 60019 'Bittern' at Stratford-Upon Avon. Inspector Bill Andrews and Driver Dave Euson look for the RA at Woking on September 14th 2008. Ray Churchill on the Footplate of 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' at Didcot in November 2008. Pete Roberts is seen on the footplate of 34067 'Tangmere' at Folkestone Harbour on the Pneultimate train in 2009. Driver Ray Churchill on board 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Newport on 1st March 2009. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' powers away from Gainsborough with the 'Severn Valley Limited'. Peter Walker is at the controls. Albert Seymour leans from 76079 as Bill Andrew does much the same in 45407 'Lancashire Fusilier' at Manchester Victoria in April 2009. Peter Kirk is seen on the footplate of 45231 'Sherwood Forester' at Warrington Bank Quay on 5th August 2009. Legendary driver Bill Andrew on the footplate of 45231 at Frodsham,5th August 2009. 48151 at Shrewsbury in 2008.

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]]> Fri Aug 7 2009 Yorkshire Railways August 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1737387.html Here is the Yorkshire Gallery for August 2009. 7th:6201 'Princess Elizabeth at Goosehill Junction Monday 31 August 2009: Here is the Yorkshire Gallery for August 2009. 7th:6201 'Princess Elizabeth at Goosehill Junction

6201 'Princess Elizabeth'powers past the site of Goosehill Junction with the 'Scarborough Flyer'. 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'powers past the site of Goosehill Junction with the 'Scarborough Flyer'. 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' arrives at Wakefield Kirkgate with the returning 'Scarborough Flyer' charter to Crewe. 6201 stands at Wakefield Kirkgate with the returning Scarborough Flyer to Crewe 6201 stands at Wakefield Kirkgate with the returning Scarborough Flyer to Crewe 6201 catches the sun as it departs for Huddersfield. 45231 passes Church Fenton with the return Scarborough Spa Express on 11th August 66555 heads south through Church Fenton with an UID Coal working 66167 passes Goosehill Junction with 4E28 03:09 Tilbury-Wakefield Europort Intermodal service,this is much more heavily loaded than it was the previous week 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' powers past Goosehill Junction with the 'Scarborough Flyer' from Crewe-Scarborough and return. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' passes Sherburn in Elmet with 5Z72 09:50 Hornsey EMU-York NRM E+C move in readiness for 2 weeks on the 'Scarborough Spa Express' 66169 passes the site of Goosehill Junction (out of site to left and behind) with 4E28 03:09 Tilbury-Wakefield Europort very lightly loaded Intermodal service.

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]]> Mon Aug 31 2009 The Welsh Mountaineer http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1736932.html These photos were taken on RTC's 'Welsh Mountaineer' tour hauled by 45231 'Sherwood Forester' from Preston-Blanau Ffestiniog and return. The tour ran both ways via:Preston-Warrington-Frodsham-Chester-Llandudno Junction-Blanau. This tour involved a dramatic climb on the Blanau line,one which has crippled trains in the past. 45231 made it literally to the top before it came to grief in a very narrow rocky tunnel,this was caused by a slip on the wet rails inside the tunnel. Fortunately a quick decision was made to split the train and 45231+load 5 made a storming ascent of the bank. This involved some awesome driving from Bill Andrews and some heroic crewing in general. Wednesday 5 August 2009: These photos were taken on RTC's 'Welsh Mountaineer' tour hauled by 45231 'Sherwood Forester' from Preston-Blanau Ffestiniog and return. The tour ran both ways via:Preston-Warrington-Frodsham-Chester-Llandudno Junction-Blanau. This tour involved a dramatic climb on the Blanau line,one which has crippled trains in the past. 45231 made it literally to the top before it came to grief in a very narrow rocky tunnel,this was caused by a slip on the wet rails inside the tunnel. Fortunately a quick decision was made to split the train and 45231+load 5 made a storming ascent of the bank. This involved some awesome driving from Bill Andrews and some heroic crewing in general.

92042 at Warrington Bank Quay 45231 stops for water at Frodsham 45231 awaits the RA to turn at Chester 45231 awaits the RA to turn at Chester 45231 at Llandudno Junction 45231 at Blaenau Fairlie 'David Lloyd George' at Blaenau Fairlie 'David Lloyd George' at Blaenau 45231 shunts the train at Blaenau 45231 shunts the train at Blaenau 45231 shunts the train at Blaenau 37401 in Warrington Arpley 45231 rolls into Warrington BQ with the tour. Driver Peter Kirk at Warrington 45231 stops for water at Frodsham 45231 stops for water at Frodsham 45231 stops for water at Frodsham 45231 at Llandudno Junction 45231 after the successful arrival at Blaenau Ffestiniog 45231 at Blaenau 45231 shunts the train at Blaenau 45231 shunts the train at Blaenau A happy Bill Andrew leans from the cab of 45231 at Frodsham

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]]> Wed Aug 5 2009 Scarborough Spa Express http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1736921.html Here are some photos of WCRC's summer 2009 season of Scarborough Spa Express trains. 4th:5690 'Leander' Tuesday 4 August 2009: Here are some photos of WCRC's summer 2009 season of Scarborough Spa Express trains. 4th:5690 'Leander'

5690 approaches Leeds 5690 at Scarborough 5690 at Scarborough 5690 at Scarborough 5690 at Scarborough 5690 at Scarborough 5690 at Scarborough 5690 at Scarborough 5690 at Scarborough 5690 at Scarborough 5690 at Scarborough 5690 at Scarborough 5690 awaits the RA from Harrogate

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]]> Tue Aug 4 2009 Devon Railways July 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1729121.html Here is the Devon railways gallery for July 2009. Quite Possibly the worst July in the living memory,certainly in my lifetime,it rained pretty much non-stop for days,weeks on end,and when it wasn't raining it was dull! For proof of this check out the DBS Managers train at Starcross! 21st:DBS Managers train at Starcross and Dawlish 21st:31285 at Dawlish on 2Z08 21st:66136 on 6V62 at Powderham 22nd:57012 at Cockwood on 0Z40 22nd:66723 at Starcross on 0V66 22nd:66230 at Cockwood Harbour on 6M72 23rd:66723 on the Dawlish Sea Wall working 5S66 23rd:31285 at Starcross working 2Z08 23rd:57012 at Hollicombe Cove working 0Z41 Friday 31 July 2009: Here is the Devon railways gallery for July 2009. Quite Possibly the worst July in the living memory,certainly in my lifetime,it rained pretty much non-stop for days,weeks on end,and when it wasn't raining it was dull! For proof of this check out the DBS Managers train at Starcross! 21st:DBS Managers train at Starcross and Dawlish 21st:31285 at Dawlish on 2Z08 21st:66136 on 6V62 at Powderham 22nd:57012 at Cockwood on 0Z40 22nd:66723 at Starcross on 0V66 22nd:66230 at Cockwood Harbour on 6M72 23rd:66723 on the Dawlish Sea Wall working 5S66 23rd:31285 at Starcross working 2Z08 23rd:57012 at Hollicombe Cove working 0Z41

67029 leads 1Z05 09:48 Bristol Parkway-Tavistock Junction DBS managers train through Starcross with DVT 82146 on the rear. Just take a look at the weather,the worst July weather in Devon,in living history? DVT 82146 leads 67029 along the Dawlish sea wall with the returning 1Z06 14:10 Tavistock Junction-Bristol managers train. 31285 heads along the Dawlish sea wall with 2Z08 11:48 Westbury-Laira TMD via Bristol. This is in place of the Class 950 unit. An FGW HST heads past Powderham LC with a southbound express,Powderham church can be seen on the right of the photo 66136 powers south past Powderham LC with 6V62 08:48 Fawley-Tavistock Junction oil. 57012 passes Cockwood Level Crossing with 0Z40 07:05 Crewe Gresty Bridge-Laira TMD 66723 'Chinook' heads south past Starcross with 0V66 Wembley Intercity Depot-Plymouth Laira TMD LE move. Notice the sudden improvement in weather conditions compared to 24 hours earlier!! 66230 passes Cockwood Harbour on the evening of July 22nd,shortly after high tide with 6M72 17:15 St Blazey-Cliff Vale In near perfect light 66723 passes along the Dawlish Sea wall working 5S66 Laira T&RS MD-Kilmarnock move for FGW. In the consist is an unrefurbished FGW Buffet Car. 31285 propels DBSO no.9701 north past Starcross station whilst working 2Z08 05:04 Truro Yard-Exeter Riverside Yard test train 57012 passes the picturesque Hollicombe Cove whilst working 0Z41 12:20 Paignton-Newton Abbot crew refresher run 57012 passes the picturesque Hollicombe Cove whilst working 0Z41 12:20 Paignton-Newton Abbot Crewe refresher run 57012 passes Red Rock with 0Z42 09:00 Plymouth Laira-Crewe Gresty Lane 57012 passes Red Rock with 0Z42 09:00 Plymouth Laira-Crewe Gresty Lane 66723 passes Red Rock with 5V66 Kilmarnock-Laira refurbished FGW Buffet Move The NMT heads north along the Dawlish sea wall for the last time with Valenta power. The working was 1Z19 10:06 Plymouth-Paddington

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]]> Fri Jul 31 2009 DRS Carlisle Kingmoor Open Day 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1725847.html Here are some photos from Direct Rail Services' open day at Carlisle Kingmoor for charity on 11th July 2009. Around 20 locos attended the event. Well done and thanks to DRS for putting on the open day! Saturday 11 July 2009: Here are some photos from Direct Rail Services' open day at Carlisle Kingmoor for charity on 11th July 2009. Around 20 locos attended the event. Well done and thanks to DRS for putting on the open day!

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]]> Sat Jul 11 2009 The Electric Scot http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1725840.html On 11th July Spitfire Tours ran the 'Electric Scot' the third attempt to get a class 87 from Birmingham-Glasgow and back,this time it was succesful! 87002 'Royal Sovereign' performed faultlessly throughout the day and did its owners (ACLG) proud. This tour ran from Birmingham International-Glasgow Central-Ayr(Class 47) and return to Birmingham. Saturday 11 July 2009: On 11th July Spitfire Tours ran the 'Electric Scot' the third attempt to get a class 87 from Birmingham-Glasgow and back,this time it was succesful! 87002 'Royal Sovereign' performed faultlessly throughout the day and did its owners (ACLG) proud. This tour ran from Birmingham International-Glasgow Central-Ayr(Class 47) and return to Birmingham.

87002 at Carlisle 87002 at Carlisle 66426 passes through Carlisle with 4M16 10:39 Grangemouth-Daventry 'Tesco Express' 57314 at Crewe 87002 arrives at Crewe 47786 on the rear of the tour at Preston 87002 alongside its replacement on Virgin West Coast services,the 'Pendolino' 87002 at Preston 87002 at Carlisle 87002 at Carlisle 66426 passes through Carlisle with 4M16 10:39 Grangemouth-Daventry 'Tesco Express' 47760 is seen at Carlisle working the 'Queen Of Scots' set on 2Z13 Fort William-Carnforth 47760 is seen at Carlisle working the 'Queen Of Scots' set on 2Z13 Fort William-Carnforth 47760 powers away from Carlisle with the 'Queen of Scots' 66430 departs Carlisle with 4S49 11:30 Daventry-Grangemouth intermodal

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]]> Sat Jul 11 2009 Sunny South Express http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1723817.html The end of Southern steam was truly remembered on this day as Tangmere attacked Bincombe bank with load 11 and no assistance. The loco worked brilliantly and managed 17mph into the tunnel and speed had barely decreased (if at all) by the time the summit was reached. This tour started at Clapham Junction and ran to Weymouth before returning to London Waterloo along the fast lines from Basingstoke. Thursday 9 July 2009: The end of Southern steam was truly remembered on this day as Tangmere attacked Bincombe bank with load 11 and no assistance. The loco worked brilliantly and managed 17mph into the tunnel and speed had barely decreased (if at all) by the time the summit was reached. This tour started at Clapham Junction and ran to Weymouth before returning to London Waterloo along the fast lines from Basingstoke.

Long exposure shot of 34067 departing Woking. Shutter 20 34067 arrives into Woking station with the Sunny South Express 34067 arrives into Woking station with the Sunny South Express 34067 is dragged out by 37706 at Weymouth 34067 returns to Weymouth station with 37706 on the rear (before it expired!) 34067 returns to Weymouth station with 37706 on the rear (before it expired!) 37706 departs Weymouth for Yeovil 37706 departs Weymouth for Yeovil 73235 at Weymouth with 34067 on the rear 34067 takes water at Southampton Central 34067 takes water at Southampton Central 34067 at Woking

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]]> Thu Jul 9 2009 The Torbay Express 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1722070.html Here are the photos from the 2009 Torbay Express season run by Torbay Express ltd Sunday 27 September 2009: Here are the photos from the 2009 Torbay Express season run by Torbay Express ltd

60163 at Taunton 60163 at Exeter St Davids 60163 at Taunton 60163 pulls into Bristol! 60163 at Bristol Sign basher! 60163 prepares to shunt the stock 60163 at Kingswear 60163 at Kingswear 60163 at Taunton 60163 at Bristol Tornado makes its way towards Bristol station.... Tornado passes through the platform on a long exposure shot. 60163 at Taunton 19th July The commemorative headbooard for this year's Torbay Express. 60163 at Bristol 60163 at Bristol 60163 at Bristol 6024 at Taunton 6024 after its first successful arrival at Bristol Temple Meads on The Torbay Express in 2009 6024 after its first successful arrival at Bristol Temple Meads on The Torbay Express in 2009 6024 at Taunton An FGW HST arrives at Taunton 6024 at Taunton 6024 at Taunton 6024 at Taunton 6024 after its first successful arrival at Bristol Temple Meads on The Torbay Express in 2009 6024 after its first successful arrival at Bristol Temple Meads on The Torbay Express in 2009 Operated by.....ONE (Operated by National Express) not only the wrong operator but a now non existent one too!!

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]]> Sun Sep 27 2009 Yorkshire Railways July 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1721235.html Here is the Yorkshrie Railways Gallery for July 09: 4th:57601 at Oakenshaw 4th:6201 Princess Elizabeth at Colton (x2) and Wakefield Kirkgate 4th:57601 at Colton Junction Friday 31 July 2009: Here is the Yorkshrie Railways Gallery for July 09: 4th:57601 at Oakenshaw 4th:6201 Princess Elizabeth at Colton (x2) and Wakefield Kirkgate 4th:57601 at Colton Junction

Cotswold/Advenza Class 47 no.47828 'Joe Strummer' is seen at Crofton Track Depot stabled on 15th July Cotswold/Advenza Class 47 no.47828 'Joe Strummer' is seen at Crofton Track Depot stabled on 15th July 57601 passes Oakeshaw footbridge working 0Z53 07:00 Carnforth Steamtown-Doncaster RMT light engine move 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' storms northbound past Colton Junction (South) with the 'Coast to Coast' railtour from Liverpool-Scarborough and return. 43065 departs York with the 13:30 service to Sunderland 43068 on the rear 57601 'Sheila' powers past Colton Junction with the returning 1Z55 16:05 York-London Kings Cross charter,this was taken over at Doncaster RMT by A4 Class 60019 'Bittern'. 6201 blasts south past Colton Junction (South) with the returning 'Coast to Coast' railtour 6201 blasts south past Colton Junction (South) with the returning 'Coast to Coast' railtour 6201 coasts through Wakefield Kirkgate with the return 'Coast to Coast' tour from Liverpool-Scarborough and return.

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]]> Fri Jul 31 2009 Special Collection III: The Power Of The Pacifics http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1717036.html Here is special Collection number 3. This is for Pacific locos (Wheel arrangement 4-6-2),this includes classes such as: A1,A2,A3,A4,V2,Britannia,BR 8P 'Duke',Coronations,West Country's,Battle of Britains,Merchant Navy's and many others. Wednesday 1 July 2009: Here is special Collection number 3. This is for Pacific locos (Wheel arrangement 4-6-2),this includes classes such as: A1,A2,A3,A4,V2,Britannia,BR 8P 'Duke',Coronations,West Country's,Battle of Britains,Merchant Navy's and many others.

Merchant Navy class no.35028 'Clan Line' at Salisbury. 60009 'Union Of South Africa' storms past Grosmont Sheds on the NYMR with The Lunchtime Moorlander service. A4 Class loco no.60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' does nothing to help the environment as it departs Grosmont! 60009 'Union Of South Africa' simmers at Grosmont as its crew chat beside it. Battle Of Britain Class no.34067 'Tangmere' stands at Folkestone Harbour with a train ready to return to London in 2008. Unique BR 8P no.71000 'Duke Of Gloucester' stands at Edinburgh after arriving with 'The North Briton' mega tour of 2008. 60009 'Union of South Africa' makes history as it becomes the first steam loco for around 20 years to cross the Tay Bridge,Dundee can be seen in the background. A scene from the 60's as A4 no.60009 'Union Of South Africa' and Black 5 (Not a Pacific) 4-6-0 no.45407 'Lancashire Fusilier' stand under Perth Stations train shed. 60009 'Union of South Africa' stands at Inverness after a triumphant arrival from Edinburgh with the North Briton charter which it double-headed from Edinburgh with Black 5 45407 'Lancashire Fusilier'. Unique BR 8P no.71000 'Duke Of Gloucester' stands at York on the final day of the epic North Briton railtour. Unique BR 8P no.71000 'Duke Of Gloucester' simmers at Fishguard Harbour before attacking the 1in50 climb away from the port. Unique BR 8P no.71000 'Duke Of Gloucester' stands at Gloucester in the hands of Bristol Barton Hill's Paul Burn's Newly restored BR 7MT 'Britannia' class locomotive no.70013 'Oliver Cromwell' rolls into Quorn on the GCR with a train for Leicester North,this could be a scene from the Mid-50's with Maroon Coaches and vintage car in the background! Ray Poole looks on as A4 Class no.60019 'Bittern' stands at Stratford-Upon-Avon. A4 Class no.60019 'Bittern' powers through Lincoln Engine and Coach bound for York. Brand New A1 Class Loco no.60163 'Tornado' powers away from Loughborough Central and heads for Quorn in grey undercoat at the GCR's Autumn gala of 2008 Coronation Class no.6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' stands at London Kings Cross Coronation Class no.6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' waits departure time at London Kings Cross with a tour to Nottingham 60163 'Tornado' looks resplendent as it stands pride of place in the NRM at York during December 2008,shortly after it was shown in all its glory to the public. This photo has been featured in Heritage Railway Magazine and the Tornado Book/Magazine available now from the A1ST,this is a fantastic read and gives a fully detailed history on Tornado and its class-mates. The legendary A4 Class no.4468/60022 'Mallard' stands proud in the NRM at York,this loco has held the World Steam speed record for nearly 70 years when in 1938 when brand new it attained an amazing 126mph whilst racing down Stoke Bank on the ECML between Grantham and Peterborough. West Country Class no.34046 'Braunton' waits for S&D 7F 2-8-0 no.88 to arrive at Crowcombe Heathfield on the WSR No prizes for guessing where BR 7MT 'Britannia' Class no.70013 'Oliver Cromwell' is arriving in this shot with a Cathedrals Express to Cardiff 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' stands at Reading with the return leg of a charter to London in 2009. The power of 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' can almost be felt as it stands at Carlisle in 2009. New Build Peppercorn A1 no.60163 'Tornado' runs to the NRM at York after completing its first stint on 'The Coronation' tour from London Kings Cross to York in May 2009. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' stands at Edinburgh Waverley in May 2009 after arriving with 'The Coronation' 3 day tour from London Kings Cross to Dundee and return 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' reverses its train out of Dundee in May 2009. A4 Class loco no.60009 'Union of South Africa' powers up onto the Tay Bridge as it storms away from Dundee and heads for Edinburgh with The Coronation tour in May 2009 60163 'Tonado' stands proud at London Kings Cross after arrival with the final stage of 'The Coronation' from York to London Kings Cross in 2009. 60019 'Bittern' rounds Fen bog curve on the NYMR with the lunchtime Moorlander service in 2008.

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]]> Wed Jul 1 2009 The Western Chieftain-Day 3 of 3 1Z54 Inverness-Bristol http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1716390.html Here are the photos from the final day of the Western Cheiftain on 21st June. This was hauled by D1015 from Inverness-Birmingham New Street where 66206 took over for the run to Bristol. Sunday 21 June 2009: Here are the photos from the final day of the Western Cheiftain on 21st June. This was hauled by D1015 from Inverness-Birmingham New Street where 66206 took over for the run to Bristol.

D1015 at Aviemore D1015 at Aviemore Killiecrankie pass D1015 at Perth D1015 at Perth D1015 at Perth The Forth Road bridge D1015 begins the climb over the Forth Bridge D1015 passes through Princes street gardens on the approach to Edinburgh Waverley D1015 at Carlisle D1015 at Carlisle D1015 at Preston D1015 at Birmingham New Street D1015 at Birmingham New Street 66206 after arrival at Bristol Temple Meads 66206 after arrival at Bristol Temple Meads 66206 after arrival at Bristol Temple Meads

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]]> Sun Jun 21 2009 The Western Chieftain-Day 2 of 3 1Z53 Inverness-Kyle Of Lochalsh http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1716386.html Here are some photos from the Second day of the Western Chieftain to Kyle Of Lochalsh Saturday 20 June 2009: Here are some photos from the Second day of the Western Chieftain to Kyle Of Lochalsh

Ex (Tinsley and Royston) Yorkshire shunter 08308 shunts the Caledonian Sleeper at Inverness D1015 at Inverness D1015 at Achnasheen D1015 at Achnasheen D1015 at the end of the line-Kyle Of Lochalsh 158707 at Kyle D1015 at the end of the line-Kyle Of Lochalsh D1015 at the end of the line-Kyle Of Lochalsh D1015 at the end of the line-Kyle Of Lochalsh D1015 at the end of the line-Kyle Of Lochalsh D1015 at the end of the line-Kyle Of Lochalsh Two Raven's,a rare sight in Britain. Two Raven's,a rare sight in Britain. D1015 at the end of the line-Kyle Of Lochalsh D1015 at the end of the line-Kyle Of Lochalsh D1015 during the photostop D1015 during the photostop The Sun sets as D1015 nears Inverness The Sun sets as D1015 nears Inverness

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]]> Sat Jun 20 2009 The Western Chieftain-Day 1 of 3 1Z52 Bristol-Inverness http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1716376.html Here are my photos of D1015 'Western Champion' on Pathfinder Tour's 'Western Chieftain' tour from Bristol Temple Meads to Kyle Of Lochalsh and return. This tour was hauled from Bristol-Bescot by 67005. From Bescot-Kyle-Birmingham New Street by D1015 and from BNS-BTM by DBS Class 66 no.66206. A huge well done,congratulations and thanks to the DTG Lads,Pathfinder,DB,Scotrail and Network Rail for such an awesome tour,some of the stuff we did,such as the photostop at Stromeferry and Dalwhinnie is simply unrepeatable,the loco performed brilliantly throughout the weekend and is not only a credit to its owners but also a credit to the class in general. Friday 19 June 2009: Here are my photos of D1015 'Western Champion' on Pathfinder Tour's 'Western Chieftain' tour from Bristol Temple Meads to Kyle Of Lochalsh and return. This tour was hauled from Bristol-Bescot by 67005. From Bescot-Kyle-Birmingham New Street by D1015 and from BNS-BTM by DBS Class 66 no.66206. A huge well done,congratulations and thanks to the DTG Lads,Pathfinder,DB,Scotrail and Network Rail for such an awesome tour,some of the stuff we did,such as the photostop at Stromeferry and Dalwhinnie is simply unrepeatable,the loco performed brilliantly throughout the weekend and is not only a credit to its owners but also a credit to the class in general.

67005 at Worcester Shrub Hill A NWM 150 arrives at WSH 67005 departs Worcester 67005 departs Worcester 67005 awaits departure from Birmingham New Street 67005 and 66188 on Bescot TMD D1015 at Preston D1015 at Preston D1015 is passed by a southbound Pendolino at Carlisle 50049 'Defiance' is seen on Kingmoor TMD A collection of DRS locos on Kingmoor A pair of 92's a 90 and an 86 in Mossend Yard A pair of 92's in Mossend yard D1015 during the hour-long break at Perth D1015 during the hour-long break at Perth D1015 storms towards Drumochter summit. D1015 storms towards Drumochter summit. D1015 at Dalwhinnie D1015 at Dalwhinnie D1015 at Dalwhinnie D1015 at Dalwhinnie A Laira shedplate in the Scottish Highlands!! D1015 nears Journey's end D1015 rests at Inverness D1015 rests at Inverness

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]]> Fri Jun 19 2009 The Cathedrals Express to Minehead 60163 Tornado http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1716364.html Here are some photos of Tornado on Steam Dreams' Minehead-Victoria Cathedrals Express on 18th June. This was hauled by 67006 from London-Bishops Lydeard,where 47840/D1661 'North Star' took over with a weight equivalent to 16 loaded coaches. It made light work of the load only using full power a couple of times. The same however can be said of Tornado which once on the mainline with the same load put in an exceptional performance. Thursday 18 June 2009: Here are some photos of Tornado on Steam Dreams' Minehead-Victoria Cathedrals Express on 18th June. This was hauled by 67006 from London-Bishops Lydeard,where 47840/D1661 'North Star' took over with a weight equivalent to 16 loaded coaches. It made light work of the load only using full power a couple of times. The same however can be said of Tornado which once on the mainline with the same load put in an exceptional performance.

66515 at Didcot 31285 stands at Didcot with a Network Rail Test Train in tow. This departed Didcot during the evening D1661 couples up at Bishops Lydeard D1661 couples up at Bishops Lydeard D1661 at Minehead D832 'Onslaught' at Minehead 60163 at Minehead 60163 departs Blue Anchor One of the last remaining RES liveried 08's stands in Westbury Yard with the White Horse in the background 60163 at Reading

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]]> Thu Jun 18 2009 WSR Mixed Traffic Gala http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1713231.html Over the weekend of 13/14th June the West Somerset Railway hosted its annual mainly diesel gala. Locos in action: 60163 'Tornado' D1661 'North Star' D832 'Onslaught' D1062 'Western Courier' D9520 D7017 D7523 'John F Kennedy' D5926 Tuesday 16 June 2009: Over the weekend of 13/14th June the West Somerset Railway hosted its annual mainly diesel gala. Locos in action: 60163 'Tornado' D1661 'North Star' D832 'Onslaught' D1062 'Western Courier' D9520 D7017 D7523 'John F Kennedy' D5926

D7017 climbs Crowcombe bank D7017 at Minehead D832 and D1062 at Minehead D832 at Minehead D1062 at Blue Anchor 60163 arrives at Blue Anchor 60163 arrives at Blue Anchor 60163 at Bishops Lydeard 60163 at Bishops Lydeard 60163 at Bishops Lydeard

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]]> Tue Jun 16 2009 Devon Railways June 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1711623.html Here is the June 2009 Devon Railways gallery: 13th:70013 Oliver Cromwell at Whiteball (slightly Somerset) 13th:70013 Oliver Cromwell at Powderham LC Tuesday 30 June 2009: Here is the June 2009 Devon Railways gallery: 13th:70013 Oliver Cromwell at Whiteball (slightly Somerset) 13th:70013 Oliver Cromwell at Powderham LC

A XC HST climbs Whiteball 70013 Oliver Cromwell storms Whiteball with 1Z27 06:45 Paddington-Kingswear 'Dartmouth Express' charter. My first ever pan shot,very poor i know,but i aim to improve this skill in coming weeks,i was very rushed into this shot so estimated settings,as you can see not quite right,needed a lower shutter/lower aperture to equal it up but all in all i am fairly happy with my first effort. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' passes Powderham LC with 1Z27 06:45 Paddington-Kingswear 'Dartmouth Express' charter on 13th June 2009. 70013 powers through Teignmouth with 1Z28 16:00 Kingswear-London Paddington An FGW HST powers north at Stoke Canon 70013 blasts north past Stoke Canon with 1Z28 16:00 K'wear-Paddington Charter 43069 clags along the sea wall on departure from Dawlish 43069 clags along the sea wall on departure from Dawlish NXEC have loaned a powecar to AXC,here it is at Dawlish,43299 on the rear of the 13:21 ex Plymouth service.

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]]> Tue Jun 30 2009 The Welsh Highlander http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1709314.html Here are some photos from Vintage Trains'/The Welsh Highland Railway's 'Welsh Highlander' tour hauled by 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' on the mainline and SAR no's 87 and NG143 on the WHR. Thanks to Alun Evans and Steve Harris for caption help Saturday 6 June 2009: Here are some photos from Vintage Trains'/The Welsh Highland Railway's 'Welsh Highlander' tour hauled by 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' on the mainline and SAR no's 87 and NG143 on the WHR. Thanks to Alun Evans and Steve Harris for caption help

57311 at Crewe 5043 takes water at Crewe Tasmanian Railways no.K1 Tasmanian Railways no.K1 no.87 runs round the train at Dinas Its Raining!!.......nothing new there then! no143 at Bedgelert 87's fire burns bright no87 and no.143 round Pitts Head curve near Rhyd Ddu A lonely house,well the remains... no.87 passes beneath the towering Mount Snowden,covered by Mist. A view of some of the spectacular scenery seen around Rhyd Ddu,this shows some of it.On the left is Mynydd Drws-y-coed and on the right Y Garn,this is the eastern edge of the Nantlle ridge. Thanks to Steve Harris for the details. The view over Llyn Quellyn The view over Llyn Quellyn 87 makes its way around Salem Curve. 5043 at Llandudno Junction 5043 at Crewe

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]]> Sat Jun 6 2009 KWVR Summer Diesel Gala 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1708072.html Here are my photos from the 2009 K&WVR Diesel gala. Locos in action: 37025 33109 47643 37682 25059 57007 55022 20031 Friday 5 June 2009: Here are my photos from the 2009 K&WVR Diesel gala. Locos in action: 37025 33109 47643 37682 25059 57007 55022 20031

25059 at Keighley 20031 arrives at Ingrow West 55022 at Keighley 37025 at Keighley 37025 at Oxenhope 37025 at Oxenhope 37025 at Oxenhope 37025 and 682 approach Oakworth 55022 arrives at Oakworth 55022 runs round at Oxenhope 55022 departs Oxenhope 57007 is started at Oxenhope 20031 approaches Oxenhope 20031 57007 and 20031 depart Oxenhope 33109 and 25059 storm away from Haworth 37682 and 025 power away from Howarth 55022 arrives at Oxenhope,on the FGW sleeper judging by the HC,though i assume this is/was an ECML code? 25059 approaches Oakworth 47643 at Keighley 57007 and 47643 on Howarth shed 55022,57007 and 47643 on Howarth Shed 37682 and 025 shunt at Oxenhope 37025 shunts 682 around at Oxenhope 37025 and 20031 at Oxenhope 37025 makes a spirited departure from Oxenhope 37025 and 20031 depart Oxenhope

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]]> Fri Jun 5 2009 Special Collection II:The demise of the Class 60's http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1707685.html Here is Special Collection number two. These are my photos of class 60's in their current state of decline. Thursday 4 June 2009: Here is Special Collection number two. These are my photos of class 60's in their current state of decline.

60082 is seen in Tyne Yard with 6D43 Jarrow-Lindsey,this is still a regular 'Tug' working 60093 passes Colton Junction with a steel working in 2008 60014 clags through Lincoln with 6E41 An immaculate 60040 is seen at the 2008 open day at Merehead Quarry 60048 storms up the bank from Crofton West Jc with 6M17 Stourton-Peak Forest this was diverted from its usual route due to the adverse weather conditions. 60011 approaches the end of an engineering possesion on the Dawlish sea wall in February 2009,this provided work for 2 class 60's,one of which is shown here. 60011 departs on its way to Exeter St Thomas where it formed 6W43 09:58 Exeter St Thomas-Westbury loaded spoil train 60068 passes through Lincoln working 6E41. This is still a fairly regular 60 turn but sightings have decreased a little recently. 60040 passes Oakenshaw footbridge with 6D79 08:34 Lindsey-Neville Hill Oil Tanks,this provides oil for the depot. This has been a fairly regular 60 turn in 2009.

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]]> Thu Jun 4 2009 Special Collection I:Class 37's in 2009,the beginning of the end? http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1707642.html Here is the first of many 'Special Collections' i will be doing over the coming weeks involving interesting locos,lines workings etc. This one shows some of my Class 37 photos in 2009,The beginning of the end? Thursday 4 June 2009: Here is the first of many 'Special Collections' i will be doing over the coming weeks involving interesting locos,lines workings etc. This one shows some of my Class 37 photos in 2009,The beginning of the end?

37423 works 5Z37 13:00 Derby RTC-York PSD past Milford Junction 37676 'Loch Rannoch'(the name from 37/4 favourite 37408 RIP) and 37706 through Princes Street Gardens on 1Z83 06:02 Preston-Perth 'The Celtic Growler'. 37069 and 607 power north passed Bolton Percy as a storm gathers to the West. 37706 at Carlisle 37706 at Carlisle 37670 and 401 pass through Wakefield with 4Z20 10:00 Warrington Arpley-Horbury. 4th June 2009 12:13

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]]> Thu Jun 4 2009 Yorkshire Railways June 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1707171.html Here is the Yorkshire Railways gallery for June 2009: 3rd:60040 on Lindsey-Neville Hill Oil at Oakenshaw 3rd:55022 at Oakenshaw on 0Z55 from Barrow Hill-Bury 3rd:66132 working 6E84 sand train to Monk Bretton at Sharlston 3rd:55022 and 33109 at Wakefield Kirkgate with 0Z27 4th:37401+670 on 4Z20 at Wakefield Kirkgate Tuesday 30 June 2009: Here is the Yorkshire Railways gallery for June 2009: 3rd:60040 on Lindsey-Neville Hill Oil at Oakenshaw 3rd:55022 at Oakenshaw on 0Z55 from Barrow Hill-Bury 3rd:66132 working 6E84 sand train to Monk Bretton at Sharlston 3rd:55022 and 33109 at Wakefield Kirkgate with 0Z27 4th:37401+670 on 4Z20 at Wakefield Kirkgate

60040 passes Oakenshaw with 6D 60040 passes Oakenshaw footbridge with 6D79 08:34 Lindsey-Neville Hill Oil Tanks,this provides oil for the depot. 60040 passes Oakenshaw footbridge with 6D79 08:34 Lindsey-Neville Hill Oil Tanks,this provides oil for the depot. 66957 passes Oakenshaw on 4G01 09:18 Leeds Hunslet-Tyseley wagons for repair train. 66549 passes Oakenshaw with 6M05 09:30 Roxby-Northenden binliner Back to the 70's...55022 runs LE in reality from Barrow Hill-Bury on 0Z55,but i have edited it to make it look like a diverted LE move in the 70's. CHANGES:Removed Headlight,Changed Headcode,Removed Signal,Removed Cess Path,Removed Bridge fence. 55022 passes Oakenshaw with 0Z55 from Barrow Hill-Bury ELR to pick up a Class 33 for the KWVR diesel gala 55022 passes Oakenshaw with 0Z55 from Barrow Hill-Bury ELR to pick up a Class 33 for the KWVR diesel gala 66566 works past Oakenshaw footbridge with an empty coal working 66550 powers towards Oakenshaw footbridge with 6E06 09:32 Bredbury-Roxby 66181 passes Oakenshaw with 6E32 08:55 Preston Docks-Lindsey oil tanks 66132 passes Sharlston Cow Lane bridge with 6E84 08:20 Middleton Towers-Monk Bretton Sand Train 66132 passes Sharlston Cow Lane bridge with 6E84 08:20 Middleton Towers-Monk Bretton Sand Train 66132 passes Sharlston Cow Lane bridge with 6E84 08:20 Middleton Towers-Monk Bretton Sand Train 55022 leads 33109 through Wakefield Kirkgate on 0Z27 16:48 Heywood-Keighley preparation for the upcoming diesel gala 55022 leads 33109 through Wakefield Kirkgate on 0Z27 16:48 Heywood-Keighley preparation for the upcoming diesel gala 66598 passes through Wakefield Kirkgate with 6E06 09:32 Bredbury-Roxby 37670 and 401 pass through Wakefield with 4Z20 10:00 Warrington Arpley-Horbury. 37670 and 401 pass through Wakefield with 4Z20 10:00 Warrington Arpley-Horbury. 37670 and 401 run round 4Z20 at Wakefield Kirkgate 37401 leads 670 through Wakefield Kirkgate on 4Z20 to Horbury 37401 leads 670 through Wakefield Kirkgate on 4Z20 to Horbury 37401 leads 670 through Wakefield Kirkgate on 4Z20 to Horbury After stopping for around a minute,i managed to run over to the other platform for this shot before they left. 37607 and 218 work 2Q08 05:18 Derby-Doncaster via a tour of West York's including Halifax and Bradford past Wintersett Opencast sidings (former). 37218 and 607 pass Oakenshaw LC on the very rarely used section of line connecting the Wakefield-Knottingley line with the former Midland Mainline (now Monk Bretton branch). 37607 and 218 pass under Walton footbridge,the former 4 track formation of the Midland mainline can be seen,what a difference today with this line now carrying roughly one train a week as opposed to London bound expresses!! 37607 and 218 pass under Walton footbridge,the former 4 track formation of the Midland mainline can be seen,what a difference today with this line now carrying roughly one train a week as opposed to London bound expresses!! 158901 passes Goosehill Junction 60091 storms past Goosehill junction with 6M22 11:25 Leeds Hunslet to Tunstead cement 37607 and 218 pass Goosehill junction with 2Q08,the trackbed on the left is the former Midland mainline formation seen earlier. This currently is truncated at Crofton East Junction,connecting to the Wakefield-Knottingley line there. 37607 and 218 pass Goosehill junction with 2Q08,the trackbed on the right is the former Midland mainline formation seen earlier. This currently is truncated at Crofton EastJunction,connecting to the Wakefield-Knottingley line there. In the distance is Normanton station. The former 'Crewe of the North' 37218 and 607 pass through Glasshoughton with 2Q08 10:41 Doncaster-Derby via Monk Bretton. 37218 and 607 pass through Glasshoughton with 2Q08 10:41 Doncaster-Derby via Monk Bretton. The Sheffield-York DMU service (144007) passes Milford South junction,this is a rather infrequent service to say the least! 37607 and 218 leave Milford with 2Q08,headed for Knottingley and Doncaster. 37607 leads 218 onto the Askern branch at Knottingley. 37607 leads 218 onto the Askern branch at Knottingley. 37607 leads 218 onto the Askern branch at Knottingley. 46115 passes Milford Junction with 5Z62 14:56 Scarborough-Carnforth 46115 passes Milford Junction with 5Z62 14:56 Scarborough-Carnforth Load Haul liveried Class 60 no. 60059 'Swinden Dalesman' works past Oakenshaw Footbridge with 6D80 14:20 Neville Hill-Lindsey Fuel Oil Tanks,this is the same working seen earlier in the month albeit hauled by a different loco and being the return working of D79. Load Haul liveried Class 60 no. 60059 'Swinden Dalesman' works past Oakenshaw Footbridge with 6D80 14:20 Neville Hill-Lindsey Fuel Oil Tanks,this is the same working seen earlier in the month albeit hauled by a different loco and being the return working of D79. 60059 awaits the road towards Hare Park Junction,Crofton West Junction is around the corner under the bridge carrying the Monk Bretton branch.

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]]> Tue Jun 30 2009 Tornado on The West Somerset Railway http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1706631.html Here are some photos of Tornado and 4160 working service trains on the WSR on Monday 1st June 2009 Monday 1 June 2009: Here are some photos of Tornado and 4160 working service trains on the WSR on Monday 1st June 2009

4160 departs Blue Anchor with the 14:25 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead A classic branchline scene,4160 approaches Blue Anchor 60163 departs Blue Anchor with the 15:05 Bishops Lydeard-Minehead service

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]]> Mon Jun 1 2009 Bodmin and Wenford Rly 'The Change Over Years' gala http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1705751.html Here are some photos taken at the Bodmin and Wenford's gala. The locos in action were: Beattie Well Tank-30587 Prarie-5552 Pannier-6435 Class 50 no.50042 'Triumph' Sunday 31 May 2009: Here are some photos taken at the Bodmin and Wenford's gala. The locos in action were: Beattie Well Tank-30587 Prarie-5552 Pannier-6435 Class 50 no.50042 'Triumph'

5552,30587 and 6435 at Bodmin General 30587 at Bodmin General 5552,30587 and 6435 at Bodmin General 5552,30587 and 6435 at Bodmin General5552,30587 and 6435 at Bodmin General 50042 arrives at Bodmin General 50042 arrives at Bodmin General 50042 arrives at Bodmin General 50042 arrives at Bodmin General 30587 and 6435 at Bodmin Parkway 30587 and 6435 at Bodmin Parkway 30587 and 6435 at Bodmin Parkway 30587 and 6435 at Bodmin Parkway 30587 and 6435 at Bodmin Parkway 50042 at Boscarne Junction

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]]> Sun May 31 2009 The Severn Coast Express 60163 Tornado http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1705404.html Here are some photos from Pathfinder Tours' 'Severn Coast Express' tour of 30th May 2009. We were on the 2nd of two trips which was a teatime departure from Bristol Temple Meads to Minehead on the WSR. The return working was hauled as far as Bishops Lydeyard by Ex Virgin Cross Country Stalwart 47840 (D1661) 'North Star'. From BL Class 67 no.67002 'Special Delivery' hauled the train back to Bristol. Saturday 30 May 2009: Here are some photos from Pathfinder Tours' 'Severn Coast Express' tour of 30th May 2009. We were on the 2nd of two trips which was a teatime departure from Bristol Temple Meads to Minehead on the WSR. The return working was hauled as far as Bishops Lydeyard by Ex Virgin Cross Country Stalwart 47840 (D1661) 'North Star'. From BL Class 67 no.67002 'Special Delivery' hauled the train back to Bristol.

70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at BTM prior to working its charter back to Poole for The Railway Touring Co 60163 arrives at BTM E+C from BK 60163 arrives at BTM E+C from BK Fred Lewis and Graeme Bunker lean from Tornado's cab at BTM 60163 approaches Blue Anchor on the WSR 60163 at Minehead 60163 at Minehead 60163 at Minehead 60163 at Minehead 60163 at Minehead 60163 at Minehead 60163 at Minehead 60163 at Minehead

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]]> Sat May 30 2009 Devon Railways May 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1703872.html Here is the Devon railways collection for May 2009: 27th:47580,D7612,20110 and 33002 pass Rockstone Bridge Dawlish 27th:47580 LE at Cockwood LC 27th:Various trains at Dawlish and Dawlish Warren including 66624 28th:66080 on 6Z50 at Cockwood LC and at Powderham on 6C43 return 29th:66731 on the Dawlish Sea Wall along with many other services Sunday 31 May 2009: Here is the Devon railways collection for May 2009: 27th:47580,D7612,20110 and 33002 pass Rockstone Bridge Dawlish 27th:47580 LE at Cockwood LC 27th:Various trains at Dawlish and Dawlish Warren including 66624 28th:66080 on 6Z50 at Cockwood LC and at Powderham on 6C43 return 29th:66731 on the Dawlish Sea Wall along with many other services

66624 heads north past Red Rock with a LE move to Exeter for fuel 66624 heads north past Red Rock with a LE move to Exeter for fuel 47580 leads D7612,20110 and 33002 on 0V47 from Eastleigh-Buckfasteligh this was returning the SDR's diesel locos from the Eastleigh 100 open day 47580 leads D7612,20110 and 33002 on 0V47 from Eastleigh-Buckfasteligh this was returning the SDR's diesel locos from the Eastleigh 100 open day 47580 leads D7612,20110 and 33002 on 0V47 from Eastleigh-Buckfasteligh this was returning the SDR's diesel locos from the Eastleigh 100 open day 47580 leads D7612,20110 and 33002 on 0V47 from Eastleigh-Buckfasteligh this was returning the SDR's diesel locos from the Eastleigh 100 open day 47580 leads D7612,20110 and 33002 on 0V47 from Eastleigh-Buckfasteligh this was returning the SDR's diesel locos from the Eastleigh 100 open day 66624 returns south past Dawlish Warren footbridge heading to Burngullow LE An FGW HST passes Cockwood LC 47580 returns north on 0O47 from Buckfastleigh-Eastleigh 47580 returns north on 0O47 from Buckfastleigh-Eastleigh 66080 leads 6Z50 08:30 Alexandra Dock Junction-Laira TMD oil past Cockwood LC 66080 passes Powderham LC with 6C43 15:30 Tavistock Junction-Riverside A XC HST Powers north past Rockstone Bridge,Dawlish 66731 heads north past Rockstone Bridge,Dawlish with 5F70 13:05 Laira-Old Oak Common ECS move 66731 heads north past Rockstone Bridge,Dawlish with 5F70 13:05 Laira-Old Oak Common ECS move 66731 heads north past Rockstone Bridge,Dawlish with 5F70 13:05 Laira-Old Oak Common ECS move

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]]> Sun May 31 2009 Eastleigh 100 Open day http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1703349.html Here are some photos taken at the Eastleigh Works Centenary open day on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2009. Monday 25 May 2009: Here are some photos taken at the Eastleigh Works Centenary open day on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2009.

35028 outside the main workshops 34070 outside the main workshops The SDR's 33002 'Sea King' and D7612 D7612 Stored 37422 'Cardiff Canton' inside the works 37308 can be seen in the background A trio of 20's 50135 'Ark Royal' in its new Load Haul livery 35005 outside the main workshops 34028 and 35002 outside the main workshops 47580 'County of Essex',55022 'Royal Scots Grey',45060 'The Sherwood Forester and D1015 'Western Champion The diesels at the end of the day

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]]> Mon May 25 2009 The Eastleigh Centenarian http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1703318.html This shows the UK Railtours tour to the Eastleigh 100 open day. (Photos in seperate collection). This tour was hauled by BR 8P 4-6-2 Merchant Navy class locomotive 35028 'Clan Line'. It ran from London Waterloo to Eastleigh and return to London Victoria via:Clapham Junction,Surbiton,Woking,Basingstoke,Andover,Romsey,Southampton Central,Botley,Havant,Haslemere,Herne Hill and London Victoria. Also shown are 37602 and 069 on Spitfire Tours train from Crewe to Weymouth and return. These were the first photos i took using my Canon 40D Saturday 23 May 2009: This shows the UK Railtours tour to the Eastleigh 100 open day. (Photos in seperate collection). This tour was hauled by BR 8P 4-6-2 Merchant Navy class locomotive 35028 'Clan Line'. It ran from London Waterloo to Eastleigh and return to London Victoria via:Clapham Junction,Surbiton,Woking,Basingstoke,Andover,Romsey,Southampton Central,Botley,Havant,Haslemere,Herne Hill and London Victoria. Also shown are 37602 and 069 on Spitfire Tours train from Crewe to Weymouth and return. These were the first photos i took using my Canon 40D

66183 at Waterloo 35028 at Waterloo 66005 drops onto the back near Southampton (Millbrook) 35028 at Eastleigh 66005 on the rear of the ECS at Eastleigh 66005 drags the stock back through the station at EH Colin Kerswell keeps a watchful eye out as Clan Line Reverses through Eastleigh Station 37602 and 069 arrive with a railtour from Crewe 35028 at Eastleigh 450021 at Haslemere

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]]> Sat May 23 2009 South Devon Railway West Country Branchline Weekend http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1703287.html Here are some photos i took at the SDR's 'West Country Branchline Weekend' gala over the Spring Bank Holiday. The locos in action were: 5542 1369 5786 and Ex Hull Dairycoates Class 37 D6737 These are some of my first photos taken with my new Canon 40D camera. Sunday 24 May 2009: Here are some photos i took at the SDR's 'West Country Branchline Weekend' gala over the Spring Bank Holiday. The locos in action were: 5542 1369 5786 and Ex Hull Dairycoates Class 37 D6737 These are some of my first photos taken with my new Canon 40D camera.

D6737 at Buckfastleigh D6737 at Buckfastleigh Ex Knottingley Class 03 Shunter D2246 at Staverton D6737 approaches Totnes Littlehempston D6737 at Totnes D6737 runs alongside the river Dart D6737 at Buckfastleigh 5542 arrives at Staverton 5542 arrives at Staverton The fireman of 5542 has a laugh at Staverton 5542 departs Staverton

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]]> Sun May 24 2009 Yorkshire Railways May 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1700384.html Here is the Yorkshire gallery for May 2009. 8th-An afternoon at Oakenshaw (Wakefield) 19th-An hour at Doncaster station 19th-60007 at Shipton (near York) Sunday 31 May 2009: Here is the Yorkshire gallery for May 2009. 8th-An afternoon at Oakenshaw (Wakefield) 19th-An hour at Doncaster station 19th-60007 at Shipton (near York)

66606 heads an eastbound coal train towards Knottingley 66606 heads an eastbound coal train towards Knottingley 66561 heads a westbound coal train towards Wakefield 66561 heads a westbound coal train towards Wakefield as 66581 heads east LE A Northern Rail 144 heads towards Streethouse,Featherstone,Pontefract and Knottingley 66013 leads 6E33 13:55 Warrington Arpley-Immingham Enterprise under Oakenshaw road bridge. 66537 heads 4E44 09:34 Southampton-Leeds past Oakenshaw footbridge Our journey from London was on board Hull Trains Class 180 no. 180111 66704 passes through Doncaster with 4L78 11:43 Selby-Felixstowe An NXEC HST storms through Doncaster's middle road An NXEC 91 heads north non-stop through the Doncaster An FTPE 185 stands in Doncaster An EMT 153 from Lincoln arrives at Doncaster A Northern Rail 158 departs Doncaster A storm looms in the background as 66143 heads north through Doncaster with 6D16 10:25 Cottam P.S to Ferrybridge Another NXEC HST speeds through the centre road A 142 stands in platform 3B A First Hull Trains 180 arrives at Doncaster 66103 departs Doncaster LE A FTPE 185 heads south past Shipton A Voyager heads north out of York past Shipton 66557 heads north past Shipton working a northbound coal train An NXEC HST rolls towards York 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' is seen passing Shipton on the slow line working 5Z20 06:45 Dundee-York NRM Once again no wires,however this isn't as good as the Scot one. Due to a signal check 60007 was stopped allowing us to get in front. I only had a second to spare with this shot hence the poor composition... 60009 'Union Of South Africa' stands in the NRM yard at York

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]]> Sun May 31 2009 The Coronation Day 3 Of 3 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1700362.html Here are the photos from the final day of The Coronation. This ran from Edinburgh to York with 60009 'Union of South Africa' performing well and from there to Kings Cross with 60163 'Tornado' which also put in a fine performance. A huge thank you to all involved for a fantastic weekend and a special thanks to Mike Notley for arranging a coach for his party meaning we got the best seats for the majority of the trip! Monday 18 May 2009: Here are the photos from the final day of The Coronation. This ran from Edinburgh to York with 60009 'Union of South Africa' performing well and from there to Kings Cross with 60163 'Tornado' which also put in a fine performance. A huge thank you to all involved for a fantastic weekend and a special thanks to Mike Notley for arranging a coach for his party meaning we got the best seats for the majority of the trip!

60009 at York,we were unable to go towards the end of the platform due to a nazi security guard. 60163 passes through York station 60163 at Kings Cross 60163 at Kings Cross 60163 at Kings Cross GC's 43067 at Kings Cross

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]]> Mon May 18 2009 The Coronation Day 1 Of 3 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1700084.html Here are photos from Steam Dreams' fantastic 2009 'Coronation' On day one the tour ran from London Kings Cross-York with 60163 'Tornado' and from where 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' took over for the run to Edinburgh. A sterling performance was put in by both locos the highlight of the day been Tornado topping Stoke Summit at 71mph. 60007's best section of running was on the climb to Grantshouse north of Berwick where the sound was truly amazing! Saturday 16 May 2009: Here are photos from Steam Dreams' fantastic 2009 'Coronation' On day one the tour ran from London Kings Cross-York with 60163 'Tornado' and from where 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' took over for the run to Edinburgh. A sterling performance was put in by both locos the highlight of the day been Tornado topping Stoke Summit at 71mph. 60007's best section of running was on the climb to Grantshouse north of Berwick where the sound was truly amazing!

60163 at Kings X 60163 departs York for the NRM after its succesful arrival from Kings Cross 60007 awaits departure from York 60007 approaches Darlington 60011 is seen at Tyne Yard with 6D43,unfortunately this loco failed on Monday with a Brake defect resulting in this train being 'Shedded' 60011 is seen at Tyne Yard with 6D43,unfortunately this loco failed on Monday with a Brake defect resulting in this train being 'Shedded' 60011 is seen at Tyne Yard with 6D43,unfortunately this loco failed on Monday with a Brake defect resulting in this train being 'Shedded' 60007 approaches the King Edward bridge over the Tyne 60007 approaches Newcastle Central 60007 at Edinburgh after its storming run from York 60007 at Edinburgh after its storming run from York

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]]> Sat May 16 2009 'Scot Over Shap' 46115 'Scots Guardsman' http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1695666.html Here are some photos i took on Vintage Trains' 'Scot Over Shap' railtour on Saturday 9th May 2009. 86259 'Les Ross' hauled the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston from where 46115 'Scots Guardsman' took over for the run over Shap to Carlisle and back. At Carlisle i saw 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' making its return on the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' which it worked from Doncaster to Carlisle, i also saw it at Preston in the evening whilst it was working E+C back to Crewe Heritage Centre. Saturday 9 May 2009: Here are some photos i took on Vintage Trains' 'Scot Over Shap' railtour on Saturday 9th May 2009. 86259 'Les Ross' hauled the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston from where 46115 'Scots Guardsman' took over for the run over Shap to Carlisle and back. At Carlisle i saw 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' making its return on the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' which it worked from Doncaster to Carlisle, i also saw it at Preston in the evening whilst it was working E+C back to Crewe Heritage Centre.

86259 arrives at Preston 46115 at Preston 46115 at Preston 46115 and 86259 at Preston 86259 at Preston 46115 at Preston 86259 at Preston 46115 at Preston 46115 powers out of Preston 46115 at Carlisle 46115 at Carlisle A Pendolino arrives at Carlisle A 156 departs wearing the new Scotrail livery. A 390 at Carlisle 46115 at Carlisle 47804 at Carlisle 37706 at Carlisle 37706 starts up at Carlisle 6201 arrives at Carlisle with the Cumbrian Mountain Express from Doncaster (London Kings X with diesel) 37706 and 47804 at Carlisle 37706 and 47804 at Carlisle A FTPE 185 awaits departure from Carlisle with a Manchester Airport service 6201 at Carlisle 46115 storms into Carlisle 46115 storms into Carlisle 46115 rattling down Shap (before my edit) 46115 storms past Scout Green (No Wires!!!,i cloned them out in Photoshop CS4) 46115 storms past Scout Green (No Wires!!!,i cloned them out in Photoshop CS4) 46115 at Preston 86259 at Preston 86259 at Preston A 390 at Preston 6201 at Preston whilst working E+C from Carlisle to Crewe Heritage Centre

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 The North Eastern Mountaineer http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1693039.html Here are some photos from NELPG's annual steam railtour. This years tour ran from Newcastle to Hellifield via York and Leeds hauled by 47760. At Hellifield NELPG's K1 62005 took over for the run over the Settle and Carlisle and back. 47760 then returned the train via the outward route. Monday 4 May 2009: Here are some photos from NELPG's annual steam railtour. This years tour ran from Newcastle to Hellifield via York and Leeds hauled by 47760. At Hellifield NELPG's K1 62005 took over for the run over the Settle and Carlisle and back. 47760 then returned the train via the outward route.

47760 at Leeds 62005 at Hellifield 47760 at Hellifield 62005 takes water at Appleby A diverted Virgin Voyager passes Appleby 62005 at Carlisle 62005 at Carlisle 62005 at Carlisle 62005 at Carlisle 62005 reverses at Appleby A 158 passes 62005 at Appleby 62005 makes its way back into Appleby station 62005 makes its way back into Appleby station 62005 makes its way back into Appleby station 47760 at York 47760 at York

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]]> Mon May 4 2009 The Dorset Coast Express http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1693012.html Here are some photos of the first through hauled steam train from London to Swanage since closure by BR. This was a Past-Time Rail tour hauled by 34067 'Tangmere' from London Victoria-Swanage and 37706 from Swanage-London. Saturday 2 May 2009: Here are some photos of the first through hauled steam train from London to Swanage since closure by BR. This was a Past-Time Rail tour hauled by 34067 'Tangmere' from London Victoria-Swanage and 37706 from Swanage-London.

The moment history was made. 34067 crosses Worget Junction 34067 makes its historic arrival at Swanage as 6695 stands on shed 34067 at Swanage 34067 at Swanage 34067 at Swanage 6695 on Swanage Shed 34072 '257 Squadron' in Herston Works,Swanage 34072 '257 Squadron' in Herston Works,Swanage 34028 at Swanage 33103 arrives at Swanage 37706 departs Swanage and passes 34067 on shed 37706 departs Norden and passes the stopboard 37706 rolls past Poole signal box 37706 runs level with the only mainline slammer service running as it approaches Brockenhurst 37706 runs level with the only mainline slammer service running as it approaches Brockenhurst 37706 passes Southampton Maritime's allocation of class 66's. 37706 awaits departure from Woking 37706 departs Woking

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]]> Sat May 2 2009 Steel Steam and Stars 2 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1685148.html Here are some photos taken at the Second Steel,Steam and Stars gala run at the Llangollen Railway in aid of the 6880 'Betton Grange' new build project. A fantastic gala is been staged at the railway! Locos in action: 246 'Morayshire' 1306'Mayflower' 6100'Royal Scot' 5643 9017 3440 'City Of Truro' 5526 44806 Sunday 26 April 2009: Here are some photos taken at the Second Steel,Steam and Stars gala run at the Llangollen Railway in aid of the 6880 'Betton Grange' new build project. A fantastic gala is been staged at the railway! Locos in action: 246 'Morayshire' 1306'Mayflower' 6100'Royal Scot' 5643 9017 3440 'City Of Truro' 5526 44806

5526 at Llangollen 5526 at Berwyn 9017 at Berwyn 9017 at Berwyn 9017 at Berwyn 9017 at Berwyn Morayshire arrives at Berwyn Mayflower arrives at Berwyn Morayshire at Llangollen Morayshire and City Of Truro Double up at Llangollen! 3440 at Llangollen 3440 at Llangollen 44806 arrives at Glyn 3440 and Irish Mail at Carrog 246 and 5643 arrive at Carrog 44806 at Llangollen 3440 at LLangollen 6100 at Llangollen 6100 at Llangollen 6100 departs Llangollen 6100 departs Llangollen 9017 at Llangollen 5643 at Carrog The cavalcade approaches Carrog The cavalcade approaches Carrog The cavalcade approaches Carrog 9017 passes under the rainbow 6100 shunts at Carrog The sun glints off the Cavalcade The sun glints off the Cavalcade The sun glints off the Cavalcade

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]]> Sun Apr 26 2009 Class 47 Railtours at Carlisle http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1685119.html Here are some photos of 2 Class 47 hauled railtours which visited Carlisle on 18th April 2009. The first was a Green Express tour from Spondon-Carlsile using 47798 'Prince William' and 47851 'Traction Magazine'. The other was Compass Tours' Stafford to Carlisle Charter using 47839 and 843. Both are seen lined up at Carlisle Citadel Station. Saturday 18 April 2009: Here are some photos of 2 Class 47 hauled railtours which visited Carlisle on 18th April 2009. The first was a Green Express tour from Spondon-Carlsile using 47798 'Prince William' and 47851 'Traction Magazine'. The other was Compass Tours' Stafford to Carlisle Charter using 47839 and 843. Both are seen lined up at Carlisle Citadel Station.

47851 makes plenty of clag soon after startup! 47851 makes plenty of clag soon after startup! 47843 brings the ECS into Carlisle 47851 and 839 are lined up at Carlisle 47839 at Carlisle 47851 and 839 are lined up at Carlisle 47839 awaits departure from Carlisle

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]]> Sat Apr 18 2009 The Citadel Express http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1685110.html Here are some photos from PMR Railtours 'Citadel Express': This tour ran from Lincoln to Carlisle via:Newark Castle,Nottingham,Uttoxeter,Stoke-On-Trent,Crewe here 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' took over for the run to Carlisle and back running via,Preston,Carnforth,Oxenholme,Penrith and Carlisle,it then returned as per outward route with WCRC's Class 47/7 no 47786 'Roy Castle OBE' taking over at Crewe for the return to Lincoln. Saturday 18 April 2009: Here are some photos from PMR Railtours 'Citadel Express': This tour ran from Lincoln to Carlisle via:Newark Castle,Nottingham,Uttoxeter,Stoke-On-Trent,Crewe here 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' took over for the run to Carlisle and back running via,Preston,Carnforth,Oxenholme,Penrith and Carlisle,it then returned as per outward route with WCRC's Class 47/7 no 47786 'Roy Castle OBE' taking over at Crewe for the return to Lincoln.

47786 at Crewe 6233 at Crewe 6233 at Crewe 6233 at Crewe 6233 storms through Lancaster 6233 storms through Lancaster 6233 at Carlisle 6233 at Carlisle 6233 at Carlisle 6233 at Carlisle 6233 at Tebay

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]]> Sat Apr 18 2009 Yorkshire Railways April 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1683826.html Here is the Yorkshire Railways Gallery for April 09: 17th:47851 and 798 at Hare Park Junction Thursday 30 April 2009: Here is the Yorkshire Railways Gallery for April 09: 17th:47851 and 798 at Hare Park Junction

47851 leads 5Z33 09:45 Carnforth-Spondon ECS for a Green Express Charter to Carlisle 47851 leads 5Z33 09:45 Carnforth-Spondon ECS for a Green Express Charter to Carlisle 47798 at the rear of 5Z33 66712 heads past Hare Park LC with 4E13 12:40 Newbiggin-Doncaster Decoy Empty Gypsum 66591 passes Hare Park Junction with 4E44 09:36 Millbrook-Leeds Freightliner 57006 passes Hare Park Junction with 6E66 09:48 Cardiff Tidal-Shipley scrap empties. 45407 'Lancashire Fusilier' works E+C through Wakefield Kirkgate with 5Z80 Castleton-Grosmont 45407 'Lancashire Fusilier' works E+C through Wakefield Kirkgate with 5Z80 Castleton-Grosmont 60163 'Tornado' powers south past Colton Junction with 1Z63 07:25 London Kings Cross-Edinburgh Top Gear race special 66725 'Sunderland' storms south past Colton Junction with 6H93 07:07 Tyne Dock-Drax loaded coal 66101 heads a southbound engineers train past Bolton Percy 37069 and 607 power north passed Bolton Percy as a storm gathers to the West. 57005 works north past Bolton Percy with the Cardiff Tidal-Stockton empty Scrap train 66603 heads south LE past Colton Junction 66563 leads a train of hoppers north through Colton Junction The lambs ignore 66021 as it passes Light Engine 66149 heads 6D05 12:40 Lackenby-Scunthorpe empty steel past Bolton Percy 5043 storms south past Bolton Percy with 1Z61 17:34 York-Tyseley 5043 storms south past Bolton Percy with 1Z61 17:34 York-Tyseley

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]]> Thu Apr 30 2009 The South Devon Railway 40th Anniversary Gala http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1683006.html Here are some photos from the SDR's 40th Anniversary gala. On Sunday 12th April Sunday 12 April 2009: Here are some photos from the SDR's 40th Anniversary gala. On Sunday 12th April

D6737 at Staverton 5552 departs Staverton 3803 approaches Staverton D6737 at Staverton 5542 at Buckfastleigh 5552 at Buckfastleigh 5552 at Buckfastleigh 5786 at Totnes Littlehempston

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]]> Sun Apr 12 2009 The Royal Duchy http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1680111.html Here are some photos of RTC's 'Royal Duchy' railtour. It ran from London Paddington-Par Via,Didcot,Swindon,Chippenham,Melksham,Westbury,Taunton, Exeter,Plymouth,Par,Plymouth,Exeter,Taunton,Westbury,Newbury, Reading,Paddington It was hauled from London Paddington to Westbury by Class 52 'Western' no D1015 'Western Champion' from where Castle Class no 5029 'Nunney Castle' and Br Std Class 7 'Britannia' no.70013 'Oliver Cromwell' took over for the run to Par,unfortunately they only made it as far as Newton Abbot where Nunney was found to have a Hot box on one of the tender axles. It had to be removed from the train here and D1015 was coupled to the front of 70013 for the run to Par. The return journey was hauled by D1015 'Western Champion' Friday 10 April 2009: Here are some photos of RTC's 'Royal Duchy' railtour. It ran from London Paddington-Par Via,Didcot,Swindon,Chippenham,Melksham,Westbury,Taunton, Exeter,Plymouth,Par,Plymouth,Exeter,Taunton,Westbury,Newbury, Reading,Paddington It was hauled from London Paddington to Westbury by Class 52 'Western' no D1015 'Western Champion' from where Castle Class no 5029 'Nunney Castle' and Br Std Class 7 'Britannia' no.70013 'Oliver Cromwell' took over for the run to Par,unfortunately they only made it as far as Newton Abbot where Nunney was found to have a Hot box on one of the tender axles. It had to be removed from the train here and D1015 was coupled to the front of 70013 for the run to Par. The return journey was hauled by D1015 'Western Champion'

D1015 heads off from Westbury light engine An FGW HST arrives at Westbury from the south 70013 and 5029 back onto the train at Westbury 70013 and 5029 back onto the train at Westbury 70013 and 5029 back onto the train at Westbury 5029 and 70013 storm up Whiteball After 5029 ran a hot box it was taken to Hackney Sidings 70013 returns through the station after dropping off Nunney Castle in Hackney Sidings D1015 and 70013 attack Dainton D1015 and 70013 at Plymouth D1015 and 70013 at Plymouth D1015 and 70013 at Plymouth FGW HST's pass at Par D1015 backs onto the train at Par The Tamar Bridge

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]]> Fri Apr 10 2009 The Yorkshire Coronation http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1680042.html Here are some photos from PMR Tours 'Yorkshire Coronation' which ran on Saturday 4th April 2009. This tour was hauled by 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' from Leicster-Scarborough and return. Friday 10 April 2009: Here are some photos from PMR Tours 'Yorkshire Coronation' which ran on Saturday 4th April 2009. This tour was hauled by 6233 'Duchess Of Sutherland' from Leicster-Scarborough and return.

47375 can be seen in the back of Booths Scrapyard Rotherham.This is unfortunately to be scrapped after it failed on the WCML. It's a pity the former 'Tinsley TMD Quality Approved' could not be preserved. 47760 stands at Scarborough 47760 departs with the ECS. The famous gantry can be seen in the background,unfortunately this is to be replaced in the upcoming resignalling project. 47760 departs with the ECS. The famous gantry can be seen in the background,unfortunately this is to be replaced in the upcoming resignalling project. 6233 at the rear of the ECS 6233 at the rear of the ECS A 185 approaches Scarborough station 6233 awaits departure from Scarborough 6233 awaits departure from Scarborough 6233 awaits departure from Scarborough 6233 awaits departure from Scarborough

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]]> Fri Apr 10 2009 Barrow Hill Photo Charter Night Shots http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1679975.html Here are the night photos From Russ Hilliears Brilliant LNER photo Charter! Friday 10 April 2009: Here are the night photos From Russ Hilliears Brilliant LNER photo Charter!

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]]> Fri Apr 10 2009 Barrow Hill Photo Charter Daytime Shots http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1679589.html These photos were taken at Russ Hilliear's Barrow Hill photo charter on Friday 3rd April 2009. Many thanks to Russ for putting on this fantastic charter and thanks to Merv for hosting it! Thursday 9 April 2009: These photos were taken at Russ Hilliear's Barrow Hill photo charter on Friday 3rd April 2009. Many thanks to Russ for putting on this fantastic charter and thanks to Merv for hosting it!

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]]> Thu Apr 9 2009 A day at Cholsey Manor Farm http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1679206.html These photos were taken on Thursday 2nd April at Manor Farm which is located approximately 3/4 of a mile west of Cholsey station. Included are many freights,including 47727 'Rebecca' on 6Z48 empty Steel carriers. Also seen is 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Reading station. Wednesday 8 April 2009: These photos were taken on Thursday 2nd April at Manor Farm which is located approximately 3/4 of a mile west of Cholsey station. Included are many freights,including 47727 'Rebecca' on 6Z48 empty Steel carriers. Also seen is 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Reading station.

66575 leads 4O54 06:13 Leeds-Southampton past Manor Farm 59205 passes Manor Farm with 6Z98 12:34 Grange Sidings-Temple Mills 66019 leads 6V38 11:39 Marchwood-Didcot MoD stores past Manor Farm 60024 leads 6B33 13:35 Theale-Robeston MURCO oil past Manor farm 66580 passes Manor Farm with 4O27 06:58 Ditton-Southampton Freightliner 66606 leads a rake of Autoballasters past Cholsey Manor Farm 66131 works 4M36 13:10 Southampton-Birch Coppice Intermodal past Manor Farm,Cholsey Station can be seen in the background 66579 powers 4O05 12:00 Birch Coppice-Southampton Freightliner past Manor Farm Colas rail Class 47 no. 47727 'Rebecca' accelerates past Manor farm with 6Z48 13:05 Burton on Trent-Dollands Moor empty Steel Carriers An Oxford bound rush hour HST service snakes its way out of Didcot station,09106 can be seen in the yard. 66954 leads a very heavily delayed Freightliner service through Didcot Parkway 66221 heads round the Didcot avoider line with an Intermodal service 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' awaits departure from Reading with a return railtour from Bristol.

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]]> Wed Apr 8 2009 Devon Railways April 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1678011.html Here is Devon's collection for April 2009: 6th:47818 at Powderham LC 6th:57603 at Cockwood LC 7th: D1015 at Powderham 7th: 34067 and 70013 at Liskeard and Dawlish 7th: 66201 working a very heavily loaded 6V62 at Dawlish Monday 6 April 2009: Here is Devon's collection for April 2009: 6th:47818 at Powderham LC 6th:57603 at Cockwood LC 7th: D1015 at Powderham 7th: 34067 and 70013 at Liskeard and Dawlish 7th: 66201 working a very heavily loaded 6V62 at Dawlish

47818 works 5Z80 13:30 Laira-Horton Road past Powderham LC 57603 storms north past Cockwood LC with 5A40 sleeper ECS to Old Oak Common D1015 races past Powderham with 1Z21 07:45 Bristol Temple Meads-Penzance 'Great Britain II' Railtour 34067 leads 70013 on the climb into Liskeard station 34067 and 70013 storm through Liskeard 66201 powers through Dawlish with 6V62 Fawley-Tavistock loaded oil 34067 and 70013 storm through Dawlish with the heavily delayed 1Z22 'Great Britain 2' Railtour 5029 Nunney Castle crosses the River Teign with 5Z29 10:45 Hackney Sidings-Churston, this move was made so that repairs could be carried out The fireman leans from the cab of 5029 at Churston 5029 Nunney Castle at Churston 5029 Enters the Work's yard.

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]]> Mon Apr 6 2009 The Tin Bath http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1674175.html Here are some photos from 'The Tin Bath' railtour run by Past-Time Rail which took 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' and 76079 on the Barnsley-Huddersfield line,the first steam to do this since 1968.The tour started at Manchester Victoria and ran-Stockport-Hazel Grove-Chinley-Dore and Totley-Sheffield-Barnsley-Penistone-Huddersfield-Brighouse-Manchester Victoria. Sunday 29 March 2009: Here are some photos from 'The Tin Bath' railtour run by Past-Time Rail which took 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' and 76079 on the Barnsley-Huddersfield line,the first steam to do this since 1968.The tour started at Manchester Victoria and ran-Stockport-Hazel Grove-Chinley-Dore and Totley-Sheffield-Barnsley-Penistone-Huddersfield-Brighouse-Manchester Victoria.

76079 at Man Vic 76079 at Man Vic 45407 76079 at Man Vic 76079 at Man Vic 76079 at Man Vic 76079 at Man Vic 76079 at Man Vic 76079 at Man Vic 76079 and 45407 storm away from Manchester 76079 and 45407 pass through Ashton Moss Junction 45407 and 76079 at Sheffield 45407 and 76079 at Sheffield 45407 and 76079 at Sheffield The train arrives at Penistone A 144 approaches Penistone A 144 approaches Penistone 76079 and 45407 take water at Stocksmoor 76079 and 45407 take water at Stocksmoor 76079 and 45407 take water at Stocksmoor 76079 and 45407 take water at Stocksmoor The filthy smokebox door of 45407 The train crosses Springwood Viaduct 76079 at Brighouse 76079 at Brighouse 76079 at Brighouse 76079 at Brighouse Spring is finally taking hold at Brighouse 76079 at Brighouse Bill Andrew (driver,45407) and Albert Seymour(Driver 76079) await the signal to 'Buffer up' at Man Vic Albert looks from the footplate of 76079 76079 at Manchester Victoria 76079 at Manchester Victoria 76079 at Manchester Victoria 76079 at Manchester Victoria 47804 arrives at Man Vic The lovely front of Man Vic station,pity about the rest of it!

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]]> Sun Mar 29 2009 The Bristolian http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1674116.html Here are some photos from Vintage Trains' 'Bristolian' from Solihull to Bristol Temple Meads hauled by GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class no.5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' and 47773 (formerly 'The Queen Mother'). Unfortunately 5043 had to be taken off the train at Didcot with a bent Radius Rod, fortunately the Tyseley crew found a spare from the scrapped 5009 'Shrewsbury Castle', the train continued to Bristol with Tyseley's class 47/7 no 47773,this then returned the train to Didcot (Foxhall) where a decision was to be made as to when the Castle could return to the train. Unfortunately,even though Bob Meanley and his crew had worked to fix Edgcumbe succesfully it couldn't work the train back so in the end 47773 carried on to Solihull and ultimately Tyseley. Saturday 28 March 2009: Here are some photos from Vintage Trains' 'Bristolian' from Solihull to Bristol Temple Meads hauled by GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class no.5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' and 47773 (formerly 'The Queen Mother'). Unfortunately 5043 had to be taken off the train at Didcot with a bent Radius Rod, fortunately the Tyseley crew found a spare from the scrapped 5009 'Shrewsbury Castle', the train continued to Bristol with Tyseley's class 47/7 no 47773,this then returned the train to Didcot (Foxhall) where a decision was to be made as to when the Castle could return to the train. Unfortunately,even though Bob Meanley and his crew had worked to fix Edgcumbe succesfully it couldn't work the train back so in the end 47773 carried on to Solihull and ultimately Tyseley.

5043 arrives at Solihull 5043 approaches Solihull as a WSMR train being propelled by 67015 prepares to depart 5043 departs Banbury 5043 approaches Oxford A wounded 5043 approaches Didcot Newly repainted DBS Class 66 no.66152 stands at Didcot 3822 stands on Didcot shed 3822 stands on Didcot shed Ray Poole eases 5043 into the Depot Ray Poole eases 5043 into the Depot 47773 comes to the rescue driven by Ray Churchill 47773 comes to the rescue driven by Ray Churchill 5009,'Shrewsbury Castle' this is the Radius Rod they used to replace 5043's own Bristol Barton Hill 47773 at Bristol 47773 at Bristol D1755 at Bristol Temple Meads,thanks to a little photoshop editing i have managed to recreate this 1960's scene by removing the TOPS number from the Rear cabside. 47773 at Bristol Ray Churchill leans from the cab of 47773 at Solihull

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]]> Sat Mar 28 2009 Springburn Works (Glasgow) October 1987 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1672070.html Here are some photos from the 'Alan Walker Archive' Included are various shots taken at Springburn Works in Glasgow including class 27,37,08 and 47! Tuesday 31 March 2009: Here are some photos from the 'Alan Walker Archive' Included are various shots taken at Springburn Works in Glasgow including class 27,37,08 and 47!

27046 and 27054 at Springburn Works 27005 at Springburn Works 27050 at Springburn works 47471 is in the background 27008 and 20227 at Springburn Works ADB 68025 (27207) at Springburn Works 37414,47550 and 08763 inside Springburn Works receiving attention

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]]> Tue Mar 31 2009 WSR Big Four Gala 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1671655.html Here are some photos from the WSR's annual Spring Steam gala titled 'Big Four' gala. Locos in action were: 60019 'Bittern' 6695 88 4936 'Kinlet Hall' 34028 'Eddystone' 34046 'Braunton' 9351 5553 45231 'The Sherwood Forester' Saturday 21 March 2009: Here are some photos from the WSR's annual Spring Steam gala titled 'Big Four' gala. Locos in action were: 60019 'Bittern' 6695 88 4936 'Kinlet Hall' 34028 'Eddystone' 34046 'Braunton' 9351 5553 45231 'The Sherwood Forester'

34046 arrives at Bishops Lydeyard Coal Sector Hymek!? 9351 arrives at Crowcombe 9351 arrives at Crowcombe 3850 at Minehead 3850 at Minehead 45231 at Minehead 45231 at Minehead 34046 at Minehead 34046 at Minehead 60019 arrives at Minehead 34046 at Bishops Lydeyard 88 at Bishops Lydeyard 34046 at Bishops Lydeyard 34046 at Bishops Lydeyard 34046 at Bishops Lydeyard 4936 at Williton 7821 at Williton 34028 arrives at Williton Window Hanger!!!! 34046 and 88 at Minehead 34028 and 34046 at Minehead 34028 at Minehead 34028 and 34046 couple up before working the 16:05 to Bishops Lydeyard It's in here somewhere! 34046 and 34028 at Doniford 6100 at Bishops Lydeyard 6100 at Bishops Lydeyard

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]]> Sat Mar 21 2009 6100 Royal Scot at Bishops Lydeyard! http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1671099.html Here are some night photos i took of 6100 after arriving at the WSR on the undamaged low loader,the other caught fire at Sedgemoor on the M5. Sunday 22 March 2009: Here are some night photos i took of 6100 after arriving at the WSR on the undamaged low loader,the other caught fire at Sedgemoor on the M5.

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]]> Sun Mar 22 2009 Yorkshire Railways March 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1668247.html Here is the March collection of railways in Yorkshire: 16th:60007 Sir Nigel Gresley at Shipton 16th:Freight at Colton Junction 16th:Freight and 47501 at Milford Junction Tuesday 31 March 2009: Here is the March collection of railways in Yorkshire: 16th:60007 Sir Nigel Gresley at Shipton 16th:Freight at Colton Junction 16th:Freight and 47501 at Milford Junction

66719 passes Shipton working 4N20 12:28 Drax P.S-Redcar 66719 passes Shipton working 4N20 12:28 Drax P.S-Redcar 60007 passes Shipton on 5Z67 from Doncaster-Grosmont 66711 heads north past Colton South Junction with empty coal hoppers. 66951 heads south past Colton South Jc 66713 'Forest City' works 6Z51 09:43 Butterwell-Daw Mill past Colton Junction 66199 heads the reinstated 6E13 12:40 Newbiggin-Milford into Milford Yard 66199 heads the reinstated 6E13 12:40 Newbiggin-Milford into Milford Yard 47501 passes Milford Junction on 5Z37 47501 passes Milford Junction on 5Z37 66199 heads back LE to Knottingley TMD 66620 works north past Milford with 6Z91 15:05 Drax-Immingham 66713 'Forest City' departs Milford Junction with 6Z51 66713 'Forest City' departs Milford Junction with 6Z51 66713 'Forest City' departs Milford Junction with 6Z51 66565 works 4E44 09:36 Millbrook-Leeds 66145 passes Hare Park working 6M02 16:00 Doncaster-Crewe Departmental 57006 passes Hare Park working 6E66 09:48 Cardiff Tidal-Shipley scrap

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]]> Tue Mar 31 2009 East Lancs Railway Spring Diesel Gala http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1667839.html Here are some photos from the Spring diesel gala,locos in action were: 20087 37901 47402 50015 55022 D5054 D6525 D335 Sunday 15 March 2009: Here are some photos from the Spring diesel gala,locos in action were: 20087 37901 47402 50015 55022 D5054 D6525 D335

37418 is undergoing a repaint in the depot 37418 is undergoing a repaint in the depot 55022 at Bury 55022 at Bury D335 at Ramsbottom 55022 at Rawtenstall 50015 at Rawtenstall 50015 at Rawtenstall 50015 approaches Ramsbottom 50015 at Heywood 50015 at Heywood 50015 at Heywood 50015 at Heywood 50015 at Bury 50015 at Bury 55022 at Bury 55022 runs back toward the station 20087 backs down 20087 at Ramsbottom 37901 and 20087 at Ramsbottom 37901 and 20087 at Ramsbottom 37901 and 20087 at Ramsbottom D335 at Bury D335 at Bury D335 at Heywood 37901 at Heywood 37901 at Heywood 37901 arrives at Bury 50015 at Bury D335 at Bury

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]]> Sun Mar 15 2009 The Severn Valley Limited http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1667787.html Here are some photos from The 'Railway Touring Co's trip which ran from Bridgnorth-Lincoln-Doncaster hauled by A4 4-6-2 no 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley'. The train returned to Kidderminster behind Ex EWS class 47 no 47760. At Kidderminster Passengers changed to an SVR train hauled by GWR 4-6-0 'Manor' class loco no 7802 'Bradley Manor' for the run back to Bridgnorth Saturday 14 March 2009: Here are some photos from The 'Railway Touring Co's trip which ran from Bridgnorth-Lincoln-Doncaster hauled by A4 4-6-2 no 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley'. The train returned to Kidderminster behind Ex EWS class 47 no 47760. At Kidderminster Passengers changed to an SVR train hauled by GWR 4-6-0 'Manor' class loco no 7802 'Bradley Manor' for the run back to Bridgnorth

60007 arrives at Kidderminster 60007 arrives at Kidderminster 60007 arrives at Kidderminster 60007 arrives at Kidderminster 60027 on Bescot TMD 60091 passes working 6M57 60007 rounds Stenson Junction and passes 66726 60007 rounds Stenson Junction and passes 66726 60007 rounds Stenson Junction and passes 66726 60007 awaits a path into Lincoln as 2 153's leave 60007 approaches Lincoln 47760 takes the stock through Lincoln for turning 47760 takes the stock through Lincoln for turning 47760 takes the stock through Lincoln for turning 60068 passes through Lincoln working 6E41 60068 passes through Lincoln working 6E41 A 153 stands at Lincoln 47760 arrives with the ECS at Lincoln David Blair leans from the cab as 60007 storms away from Gainsborough The NMT at Doncaster The NMT at Doncaster The NMT clags away from Doncaster 60007 at Doncaster 47760 at Doncaster 47760 at Doncaster 60007 stands outside its birthplace 60007 stands outside its birthplace 60007 stands outside its birthplace 60007 stands outside its birthplace A GNR coach stands at the Wabtec works 47760 after arrival at Kidderminster

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]]> Sat Mar 14 2009 The Tyne Tornado,60163 Tornado http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1666443.html Here are some photos taken by Alan Walker on 12th March of 60163 'Tornado' on Pathfinder Tours 'Tyne Tornado' from Cardiff-Newcastle which it worked from York-Newcastle and return. Thursday 12 March 2009: Here are some photos taken by Alan Walker on 12th March of 60163 'Tornado' on Pathfinder Tours 'Tyne Tornado' from Cardiff-Newcastle which it worked from York-Newcastle and return.

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]]> Thu Mar 12 2009 The North Briton 60163 Tornado http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1664160.html Here are some photos of 60163 'Tornado' on Past-Time Rail's 'North Briton' railtour which ran from Leeds-Edinburgh hauled by Royal Class 67 67006 'Royal Sovereign', here A1 Class 4-6-2 no.60163 'Tornado' took over for the return to York where 67006 took the train back to Leeds. Also shown are WCRC's Class 37's nos.37676 'Loch Rannoch' and 37706 working 'The Celtic Growler' Spitfire Tour from Preston-Perth and return,they are pictured in Princes Street Gardens,Edinburgh and at York station in the evening. Saturday 7 March 2009: Here are some photos of 60163 'Tornado' on Past-Time Rail's 'North Briton' railtour which ran from Leeds-Edinburgh hauled by Royal Class 67 67006 'Royal Sovereign', here A1 Class 4-6-2 no.60163 'Tornado' took over for the return to York where 67006 took the train back to Leeds. Also shown are WCRC's Class 37's nos.37676 'Loch Rannoch' and 37706 working 'The Celtic Growler' Spitfire Tour from Preston-Perth and return,they are pictured in Princes Street Gardens,Edinburgh and at York station in the evening.

67006 'Royal Sovereign' arrives at York. 67006 storms towards Durham 67006 crosses the Tyne 67006 arrives at Newcastle as a XC HST prepares to depart. 66189 in Alnmouth loop 67006 at Edinburgh 67006 at Edinburgh 67006 at Edinburgh 67006 at Edinburgh 43238 at the rear of an NXEC service 158739 passes through Princes Street Gardens 156476 passes through Princes Street Gardens 158726 passes through Princes Street Gardens 170421 at Princes Street Gardens Unbranded Scotrail 158 no 158789 passes through Princes Street Gardens 37676 'Loch Rannoch'(the name from 37/4 favourite 37408 RIP) and 37706 through Princes Street Gardens on 1Z83 06:02 Preston-Edinburgh 'The Celtic Growler'. 37676 'Loch Rannoch'(the name from 37/4 favourite 37408 RIP) is led by 37706 through Princes Street Gardens on 1Z83 06:02 Preston-Edinburgh 'The Celtic Growler'. 67006 returns the stock into Waverley 60163 at Edinburgh Waverley 60163 at Edinburgh Waverley 60163 at Edinburgh Waverley 60163 at Edinburgh Waverley 60163 at Edinburgh Waverley We Rise to our obstacles.... 60163 at Edinburgh Waverley 60163 crosses the Royal Border Bridge 60163 arrives at Tweedmouth loop for water. 37706 alongside 60163 at York 67006 prepares from departure from York.

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]]> Sat Mar 7 2009 The Auld Reekie Express 60163 Tornado http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1661329.html Here are some photos of 60163 'Tornado' on Past-Time Rail's 'Auld Reekie Express' from Peterborough-Edinburgh. Newly named A1 60163 'Tornado' hauled the train between York and Edinburgh with 67021 returning the train (via the Durham Coast due to a one under) to Peterborough. Saturday 28 February 2009: Here are some photos of 60163 'Tornado' on Past-Time Rail's 'Auld Reekie Express' from Peterborough-Edinburgh. Newly named A1 60163 'Tornado' hauled the train between York and Edinburgh with 67021 returning the train (via the Durham Coast due to a one under) to Peterborough.

47712 in York Parcel sidings 67021 arrives at York 60163 approaches Durham The RAF rescue helicopter follows the train The RAF rescue helicopter follows the train Tweedmouth... 60163 'Tornado' arrives at Berwick 60163 arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Tunnels 60163 at Edinburgh 60163 at Edinburgh 'Tornado''s new nameplate The crew pose A scotrail 170 prepares to depart Edinburgh 60163 gets dragged back to Millerhill Yard 90026 at Edinburgh An NXEC HST at Edinburgh Class 43 cab 67021 passes through Hartlepool station on the return

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]]> Sat Feb 28 2009 The Cathedrals Express to Newport http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1661302.html Here are some photos of 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' on The St Davids Day Special (Cathedrals Express) which ran from London Paddington-Newport and return steam hauled throughout by Britannia Std Class 7 no 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' Sunday 1 March 2009: Here are some photos of 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' on The St Davids Day Special (Cathedrals Express) which ran from London Paddington-Newport and return steam hauled throughout by Britannia Std Class 7 no 70013 'Oliver Cromwell'

70013 approaches Reading 70013 approaches Reading 70013 arrives at Reading's Platform 9 Oliver Cromwell storms away from Reading An FGW HST storms past Wantage Road An FGW HST storms past Wantage Road Ray Churchill leans from the cab at Newport 70013 departs for Pengam sidings 70013 departs for Pengam sidings A XC 170 departs Newport for Cardiff An FGW 158 departs Newport A XC 170 departs Newport for Cardiff 70013 runs back through Newport en route to Maindee triangle for turning 70013 runs back through Newport en route to Maindee triangle for turning 70013 awaits departure from Reading 70013 awaits departure from Reading

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]]> Sun Mar 1 2009 Devon Railways February 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1654658.html Here is February's Devon gallery: 16th: 37605 on the sea wall and various others Monday 16 February 2009: Here is February's Devon gallery: 16th: 37605 on the sea wall and various others

A SWT 159 arrives at Dawlish Warren An FGW 150 heads south from Dawlish Warren A XC HST makes its way north through Dawlish Warren A 150 passes Langstone Rock A 150 passes Langstone Rock An FGW HST Heads south past Red Rock An FGW HST Heads south past Red Rock -37605 heads south LE with 0Z37 (Route learner) from Derby RTC-Plymouth,it will visit Gunnislake and returns north on Thursday 19th. Due Dawlish Warren 16:07-22 -37605 heads south LE with 0Z37 (Route learner) from Derby RTC-Plymouth,it will visit Gunnislake and returns north on Thursday 19th. Due Dawlish Warren 16:07-22 -37605 heads south LE with 0Z37 (Route learner) from Derby RTC-Plymouth,it will visit Gunnislake and returns north on Thursday 19th. Due Dawlish Warren 16:07-22 An FGW HST heads north The tamper from the weekend's engineering work (in seperate gallery,go to index) heads north A XC Voyager heading north passes a down FGW HST at Powderham A Voyager passes Powderham A 143 approaches Dawlish Warren An FGW HST storms south through Dawlish Warren An FGW 150 heads north into Dawlish Warren using the rarely used crossover (this is used when single line working is required due to rough seas on the sea wall) A XC HST heads south through Dawlish Warren A SWT 159 pauses at Dawlish Warren on its journey to Waterloo An FGW HST Heads south through Dawlish Warren An FGW HST Heads north through Dawlish Warren An Arriva liveried 150 heads ECS through Dawlish Warren 43304 leads 1V39 on the down Main through Dawlish Warren 43378 on the rear of 1V39 37605 runs into the up loop at Dawlish Warren with 0Z38 15:08 Plymouth-Derby RTC 37605 runs into the up loop at Dawlish Warren with 0Z38 15:08 Plymouth-Derby RTC 37605 runs into the up loop at Dawlish Warren with 0Z38 15:08 Plymouth-Derby RTC 37605 runs into the up loop at Dawlish Warren with 0Z38 15:08 Plymouth-Derby RTC 142064 heads a southbound local 43005 leads an up FGW HST along the Teignmouth sea wall 143611 heads north towards Parsons Tunnel An FGW HST powers along the sea wall towards Teignmouth An FGW HST storms toward Teignmouth A XC Voyager heads north in the diagram of an HST Parsons Tunnel A XC Voyager plunges into Parsons Tunnel An FGW HST storms out of Parsons Tunnel and heads towards Teignmouth A XC Voyager approaches Parsons Tunnel A XC Voyager approaches Parsons Tunnel An FGW HST heads north into Parsons Tunnel An FGW HST heads north into Parsons Tunnel

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]]> Mon Feb 16 2009 The Cathedrals Express http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1654600.html Here are some photos taken of Tornado on its Valentines day specials. First it is seen at Woking and then at Waterloo and Victoria. Sunday 15 February 2009: Here are some photos taken of Tornado on its Valentines day specials. First it is seen at Woking and then at Waterloo and Victoria.

A SWT Desiro 450 heads south through Woking non-stop 66572 leads an intermodal service south through Woking 60163 'Tornado' passes Woking's Victoria Street car park heading north for a run 'Round the houses' via Staines. 60163 arrives at Waterloo 60163 after arrival at Waterloo 60163 after arrival at Waterloo 60163 after arrival at Waterloo 60163 is on the rear of the ECS as 67028 drags the train away for servicing and turning. 60163 'Tornado' after the succesful evening trip around the Surrey Hills circuit. 60163 'Tornado' after the succesful evening trip around the Surrey Hills circuit.

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]]> Sun Feb 15 2009 Dawlish Sea Wall Engineering Work February 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1654567.html Here are some photos taken of the engineering work that has been taking place on the down line near Dawlish station. Sunday 15 February 2009: Here are some photos taken of the engineering work that has been taking place on the down line near Dawlish station.

66055 stands by MP205 66055 stands on the sea wall 66055 stands on the sea wall 66055 waits to proceed over the possesion to lay ballast 66055 stands on the sea wall A soon to be gone logo Langstone Rock pier Langstone Rock pier Dawlish The sun highlights the town of Exemouth The sun highlights the town of Exemouth 66055 is seen after dark in the process of ballasting the recently relaid track 66055 is seen after dark in the process of ballasting the recently relaid track 66055 is seen after dark in the process of ballasting the recently relaid track

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]]> Sun Feb 15 2009 The Cumbrian Fellsman http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1650622.html Here are some photos from Past-Time Rail's 'Cumbrian Fellsman' tour which ran from Manchester with ex EWS class 47 47760 Formerly 'Ribblehead Viaduct' to Hellifield via Huddersfield,Wakefield and Skipton. At Hellifield 46115 'Scots Guardsman' took over for a fantastic journey both ways over the S&C! 47760 returned the train back to Manchester from Hellifield. Saturday 7 February 2009: Here are some photos from Past-Time Rail's 'Cumbrian Fellsman' tour which ran from Manchester with ex EWS class 47 47760 Formerly 'Ribblehead Viaduct' to Hellifield via Huddersfield,Wakefield and Skipton. At Hellifield 46115 'Scots Guardsman' took over for a fantastic journey both ways over the S&C! 47760 returned the train back to Manchester from Hellifield.

47760 prepares for departure from Manchester Victoria with the outward leg to Hellifield 47760 rounds Healey Mills The stored lines of 56's at Healey Mills The stored lines of 56's at Healey Mills 47760 approaches Wakefield Kirkgate as a 144 heads for Westgate on the mainline from Doncaster-Leeds 47760 storms through Wakefield Kirkgate 47760 storms through Wakefield Kirkgate 46115 takes water at Appleby 46115 takes water at Appleby 46115 takes water at Appleby 46115 takes water at Appleby 46115 after arrival at Carlisle 46115 after arrival at Carlisle 46115 after arrival at Carlisle 86902 in the centre roads at Carlisle 46115 at Carlisle 46115 at Carlisle From left to right:46115,20303 and 304 arriving on the Cumbrian Choppers tour a 156 (you can guess what happened here!)20309 and 37423 which hauled the charter back south Bowled! Bowled! Fletch looks from 46115 Fletch and Ronnie...... Ronnie Guardsman! 20303 and 304 go to the stabling point 20303 and 304 go to the stabling point 20303 and 304 go to the stabling point 46115 prepares for departure from Carlisle 46115 prepares for departure from Carlisle 46115 prepares for departure from Carlisle Moorcock viaduct on the approach to Gardsdale Moorcock viaduct on the approach to Gardsdale Garsdale Garsdale 46115 storms round Dentdale 46115 storms round Dentdale Dentdale Dentdale 46115 storms round Dentdale 46115 storms round Dentdale 46115 storms round Dentdale 46115 storms round Dentdale 46115 plunges into Blea Moor 46115 plunges into Blea Moor Ribblehead Viaduct Ribblehead Viaduct Ribblehead Viaduct Ribblehead Viaduct Ribblehead Viaduct Ribblehead Viaduct The sunset over Hellifield

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]]> Sat Feb 7 2009 Yorkshire Railways February 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1647312.html Here is February collection of photos in Yorkshire: 2nd:Hare Park-Winter Wonderland! Sunday 1 February 2009: Here is February collection of photos in Yorkshire: 2nd:Hare Park-Winter Wonderland!

66143 struggles up the bank from Crofton West Junction with 6E32 08:55 Preston Docks-Lindsey Oil 66143 struggles up the bank from Crofton West Junction with 6E32 08:55 Preston Docks-Lindsey Oil 66143 struggles up the bank from Crofton West Junction with 6E32 08:55 Preston Docks-Lindsey Oil 66143 struggles up the bank from Crofton West Junction with 6E32 08:55 Preston Docks-Lindsey Oil 66620 heads 6M05 09:30 Roxby-Northenden GMC empty binliners west past Hare Park 6M05 rolls towards Wakefield An NXEC MK'4 set heads south An NXEC DVT at the rear of a Leeds service The snow sets in,again...... The view across Hare Park from a former railway bridge,the line used to run down the field on the left towards Oakenshaw Junction 66529 works 6E06 09:33 Bredbury-Roxby past Hare Park LC 66529 works 6E06 09:33 Bredbury-Roxby past Hare Park LC 66529 works 6E06 09:33 Bredbury-Roxby past Hare Park LC 66529 works 6E06 09:33 Bredbury-Roxby past Hare Park LC A few minutes late 66520 passes on 6M05 09:30 Roxby-Northenden A few minutes late 66520 passes on 6M05 09:30 Roxby-Northenden 66520 heads towards Wakefield 60048 storms up the bank from Crofton West Jc with 6M17 Stourton-Peak Forest 60048 storms up the bank from Crofton West Jc with 6M17 Stourton-Peak Forest 60048 storms up the bank from Crofton West Jc with 6M17 Stourton-Peak Forest 60048 storms up the bank from Crofton West Jc with 6M17 Stourton-Peak Forest 60048 storms up the bank from Crofton West Jc with 6M17 Stourton-Peak Forest 60048 storms up the bank from Crofton West Jc with 6M17 Stourton-Peak Forest FL class 66 66506 passes Milford junction working a SB coal train 66146 works a block Oil train towards Gascoigne Wood 37423 works 5Z37 13:00 Derby RTC-York PSD past Milford Junction 37423 works 5Z37 13:00 Derby RTC-York PSD past Milford Junction 66528 heads 4E68 11:49 Ratcliffe P.S-Leeds Empty MGR west past Hare Park LC 66510 climbs past Hare Park LC with 6Z73 04:47 Killoch-Ratcliffe P.S GBRf Class 66 no 66723 'Chinook' heads 4M91 12:37 West Burton P.S-Newbiggin Containerised Gypsom train. As 4M91 heads towards Wakefield as 6Z73 prepares to leave Hare Park Junction for the main line towards Doncaster. 47760 storms up Hare Park Bank with 5Z22 10:45 Carnforth-Doncaster West Yard ECS movement for a railtour from Huntingdon on Saturday 47760 storms up Hare Park Bank with 5Z22 10:45 Carnforth-Doncaster West Yard ECS movement for a railtour from Huntingdon on Saturday 47760 storms up Hare Park Bank with 5Z22 10:45 Carnforth-Doncaster West Yard ECS movement for a railtour from Huntingdon on Saturday 47854 was dead on the rear of 5Z22 47854 was dead on the rear of 5Z22 47854 was dead on the rear of 5Z22 66065 runs LE west past Hare Park LC 70013 'Oliver Cromwell works E+C past the former Crofton Opencast with its move from the KWVR-Barnetby in preparation for its run to London on 28th February and Cardiff on 1st March.

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]]> Sun Feb 1 2009 Great Central Railway Winter Steam Gala 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1646928.html Here are some photos from the GCR's winter steam gala on the 1st February. In action were:4141,48305 (as 48773),70013 'Oliver Cromwell',63395,63601,30777 'Sir Lamiel' and 78019. Sunday 1 February 2009: Here are some photos from the GCR's winter steam gala on the 1st February. In action were:4141,48305 (as 48773),70013 'Oliver Cromwell',63395,63601,30777 'Sir Lamiel' and 78019.

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]]> Sun Feb 1 2009 The Peppercorn Pioneer 60163 'Tornado' http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1646324.html Here are some photos from 60163 'Tornado's' inaugral mainline passenger carrying run. It ran from York to Newcastle and return retracing the route of sister loco 60145 'Saint Mungo' on its final run in the 1960's. Saturday 31 January 2009: Here are some photos from 60163 'Tornado's' inaugral mainline passenger carrying run. It ran from York to Newcastle and return retracing the route of sister loco 60145 'Saint Mungo' on its final run in the 1960's.

The Network Rail 'Flying Banana' HST passes Tornado at the NRM 'Tornado' simmers in the NRM yard 'Tornado' simmers in the NRM yard 47712 'Pride of Carlisle' stands alongside 37682 in the Parcel Sidings 47712 'Pride of Carlisle' stands alongside 37682 in the Parcel Sidings 67001 brings the stock into York's platform 10 60163 sets out on its first mainline passenger train as it departs York 60163 makes a noisy arrival into Newcastle Central 60163 makes a noisy arrival into Newcastle Central Graeme Bunker checks the bearings after arrival at Newcastle The driver poses for the cameras at Newcastle after Tornado's fantastic first run The driver poses for the cameras at Newcastle after Tornado's fantastic first run 60163 at Newcastle 60163 at Newcastle An NXEC HST departs Newcastle Central An NXEC HST departs Newcastle Central The Tyne! An FTPE 185 crosses the High Level bridge An NXEC Mk4 set awaits departure from Newcastle with a London Bound service A GC HST runs down the back of Central station An NXEC 91 arrives 60163 arrives at Newcastle ready for the return 60163 arrives at Newcastle ready for the return Success!! 60163 after a triumphent run into York! 47712 in York Parcel siding 47712 in York Parcel siding 47712 in York Parcel siding 47712 in York Parcel siding 47712 in York Parcel siding 67001 took the ECS on to Doncaster 67001 took the ECS on to Doncaster 60163 arrives back into the NRM's yard shortly after 7PM Where the A1's last stood is now a different place but at least it is still a depot!

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]]> Sat Jan 31 2009 Yorkshire Railways July 1991 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1644186.html Here are some of my Dads photos of the ECML diversions on the Askern branch as well as Knottingley depot and a BR blue 37. Monday 26 January 2009: Here are some of my Dads photos of the ECML diversions on the Askern branch as well as Knottingley depot and a BR blue 37.

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]]> Mon Jan 26 2009 The Brush Type 4/Class 47 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1644049.html Here are some more of my dad's photos of Class 47's around Britain in the late 1960's on a variety of workings from MGR's to Top link expresses. Monday 26 January 2009: Here are some more of my dad's photos of Class 47's around Britain in the late 1960's on a variety of workings from MGR's to Top link expresses.

47793 passes Dawlish on a railtour 47799 An FGW Class 47 departs Dawlish 47778 at Derby

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]]> Mon Jan 26 2009 The English Electric Type 3/Class 37 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1644024.html This is an ongoing gallery of Alan Walkers photos of Class 37's in 1969,photos are taken at various locations around Britain. Monday 26 January 2009: This is an ongoing gallery of Alan Walkers photos of Class 37's in 1969,photos are taken at various locations around Britain.

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]]> Mon Jan 26 2009 Going to the scrapyard http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1643901.html Here are some photos taken by Alan Walker at Featherstone of various steam locos going to Hull for a meeting with the cutters torch in their final resting place. Monday 26 January 2009: Here are some photos taken by Alan Walker at Featherstone of various steam locos going to Hull for a meeting with the cutters torch in their final resting place.

44767 leads dead locos nos 48668,48079,45372 and 45408 past Featherstone en route to Drapers of Hull,18th May 1967 44767 leads dead locos nos 48668,48079,45372 and 45408 past Featherstone en route to Drapers of Hull,18th May 1967 44767 leads dead locos nos 48668,48079,45372 and 45408 past Featherstone en route to Drapers of Hull,18th May 1967 An Unidentified B1 passes Featherstone hauling 2 dead engines en route to Drapers of Hull,30th September 1966 92206 hauls nos 90373 and 90651 from Wakefield,48670 from Stourton and 90652 from Normanton past Featherstone on their last journeys to Drapers of Hull.21st November 1966 48113 hauls 42963 from Wigan Springs Branch and 45207 with 90481 from Royston past Featherston en Route to Drapers of Hull,22nd November 1966

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]]> Mon Jan 26 2009 4472 The Flying Scotsman Archives http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1643896.html Here are some photos taken by Alan Walker between the late 60's and 80's. Monday 26 January 2009: Here are some photos taken by Alan Walker between the late 60's and 80's.

Flying Scotsman passes Sherburn-in-Elmet with a Hull-Edinburgh excursion at 09:30 on Sunday 8th June 1969 4472 passes Nostell with a Doncaster-Carlisle special on Sunday 1st June 1969 4472 passes Oakenshaw (Wakefield) hauling a Doncaster-Cleethorpes Circular tour on 21st June 1969 4472 departs Wakefield Kirkgate with a Doncaster-Cleethorpes Circular on 21st June 1969 Flying Scotsman speeding past Peckfield Colliery,Micklefield hauling 'The North Eastern' railtour,11:25 29th 29th June 1969 4472 at Leeds Holbeck MPD 29th June 1969 4472 at Leeds Holbeck MPD 29th June 1969 Flying Scotsman amongst the crowds at Tyseley Depot Open day on Sunday 29th September 1968 Flying Scotsman amongst the crowds at Tyseley Depot Open day on Sunday 29th September 1968 4472 at York on Sunday 6th October 1968 after working the 'Yorkshire Harvester' tour from Kings Cross. Alan Pegler and Inspector George Harland were on the footplate. 4472 at York on Sunday 6th October 1968 after working the 'Yorkshire Harvester' tour from Kings Cross. Alan Pegler and Inspector George Harland were on the footplate. 4472 on York MPD Flying Scotsman stands at Leeds Central station just before its closure on 16th April 1967 Flying Scotsman prepares to haul 'The Mercian' tour from Leeds Central-Kings Cross on 16th April 1967 Flying Scotsman passes through York in fine style at the head of its non stop London Kings Cross-Edinburgh run on 1st May 1968 4472 speeds past Normanton with a Huddersfield-Newcastle special on Saturday 7th September 1968 4472 speeds past Normanton with a Huddersfield-Newcastle special on Saturday 7th September 1968 Flying Scotsman passes Chesterfield station with a southbound excursion in 1987 Flying Scotsman makes a spectacular start from Wakefield Kirkgate with the Blackpool Flyer,Saturday 8th October 1966

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]]> Mon Jan 26 2009 The Golden Arrow http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1643613.html Here are some photos of Past-Time Rail's 'Golden Arrow' charter which took 34067 Tangmere to Folkestone. 47787 was also used for the banking and run from Folkestone East-Ashford. Saturday 24 January 2009: Here are some photos of Past-Time Rail's 'Golden Arrow' charter which took 34067 Tangmere to Folkestone. 47787 was also used for the banking and run from Folkestone East-Ashford.

The day started at Derby on the 06:15 to St Pancras. Here is the scene on arrival with 2 meridians and a HST 47787 descends Folkestone Bank 47787 on arrival at Folkestone There were 2 RM buses in use on the day to take people to the town 34067 at Folkestone Bail! 34067 attacks the bank! 34067 attacks the bank 47787 returns the train to Folkestone Harbour 47787 rolls into Folkestone Harbour 34067 stands on the crossing at Harbour station The crew converse 34067 stands on the crossing at Harbour station 47787 at Canterbury West 47787 at Canterbury West The sun shines through at A 375 unit departs Canterbury 47787 after arrival at Canterbury with the stock 47787 arrives back into the station 34067 at Victoria after a succesful journey 34067 at Victoria after a succesful journey 34067 at Victoria after a succesful journey 47787 awaits to depart with the ECS

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]]> Sat Jan 24 2009 Great Central Railway Diesel Gala http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1636892.html Here are some photos from the GCR's mini Winter Diesel event,these photos were taken on the Sunday (11th). In action were 'Peak'D123,Crompton D6535 and making its return Clas 27 D5401. Sunday 11 January 2009: Here are some photos from the GCR's mini Winter Diesel event,these photos were taken on the Sunday (11th). In action were 'Peak'D123,Crompton D6535 and making its return Clas 27 D5401.

Class 25 D5185 at Loughborough Class 33 D6535 at the rear of a shuttle to Rothley with Peak D123 on the front Class 27 D5401 arrives at Rothley 2 Sulzer Type 2's D5185 and D5401 D5401 after arrival at Loughborough D5401 awaits the road to shunt D123 arrives at Quorn on the rear of a train hauled by D5401 D123 D6535 at Loughborough D123 waits the road D6535 awaits departure from Rothley Rothley station D5401 passes 'Rothley Cabin' Loughborough station D6535 at Loughborough

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]]> Sun Jan 11 2009 Yorkshire Railways January 2009 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1632566.html Here is January's collection of photos from around Yorkshire including: A busy afternoon at Colton in brilliant winter sun. Thursday 1 January 2009: Here is January's collection of photos from around Yorkshire including: A busy afternoon at Colton in brilliant winter sun.

An FL 66 heads north A FL 66 heads north as an EWS one heads south on loaded ballast A DBS 66 heads south on loaded ballast A DBS 66 heads south on loaded ballast A DBS 66 heads north on empty ballast A XC Voyager heads south A XC liveried HST heads south,this is actually an NXEC working,hired out during the Durham Coast diversions 37259/605 head south on 0Z10 from Heaton-Derby Via Doncaster 37259/605 head south on 0Z10 from Heaton-Derby Via Doncaster A DBS 66 heads south A DBS 66 heads south A class 66 heads south with a ballast working A GC HST heads north at Colton A DBS 66 heads north on a coal working A DBS 66 heads north on a coal working An NXEC DVT leads a train north as it races towards York The end of the engineering possesion sees 66008 on the Conveyor train The end of the engineering possesion sees 66008 on the Conveyor train as a class mate passes by on a steel working My final required GBRF 66,66732 heading north on a coal train My final required GBRF 66,66732 heading north on a coal train 86901 and 2 in York Platform 1 86901 and 2 in York Platform 1 86901 and 2 in York Platform 1 Newly repainted DB 59 59206 heads south at Burn with 0Z59 York NRM-Wembley LE move.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 The Settle and Carlisle Explorer 56312(003) 'Artemis' http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1631093.html Here are some photos from Pathfinder's 'Settle and Carlisle Explorer' train which ran as follows: Derby-Birmingham New Street via Burton-Wolverhampton-Shrewsbury-Whitchurch-Crewe-Euxton Balshaw Lane-Blackburn-Hellifield-Carlisle-Penrith-Preston-Crewe and return via outward route. The train was hauled throughout by newly restored Hanson Traction(On loan to Colas) class 56 56312 (Formerly 003) which put in a brilliant performance,this was the first tour for the Class 56'Grids' since they were withdrawn from EWS stock in March 2004,the last tour hauled by 56078 and 115 ran at the end of that month and was called the 'Twilight Grids',looks like the sun is rising once again on this class in their revival. Monday 29 December 2008: Here are some photos from Pathfinder's 'Settle and Carlisle Explorer' train which ran as follows: Derby-Birmingham New Street via Burton-Wolverhampton-Shrewsbury-Whitchurch-Crewe-Euxton Balshaw Lane-Blackburn-Hellifield-Carlisle-Penrith-Preston-Crewe and return via outward route. The train was hauled throughout by newly restored Hanson Traction(On loan to Colas) class 56 56312 (Formerly 003) which put in a brilliant performance,this was the first tour for the Class 56'Grids' since they were withdrawn from EWS stock in March 2004,the last tour hauled by 56078 and 115 ran at the end of that month and was called the 'Twilight Grids',looks like the sun is rising once again on this class in their revival.

37605 starts up at Gresty bridge 57007 is the loco in front of it. 56312 storms out of Hellifield 56312 at Settle Junction 56312 at Settle Junction 56312 at Settle Junction Pen 'y' Ghent 'Artemis' starts the 'long drag' Ribblehead Ribblehead Ribblehead Ribblehead Blea Moor Blea Moor The isolated Blea Moor box is silouhetted by the sun 56312 at Carlisle After arrival at Carlisle After arrival at Carlisle After arrival at Carlisle 56312 stands at Derby after a succesful trip 56312 stands at Derby after a succesful trip 56312 stands at Derby after a succesful trip 56312 stands at Derby after a succesful trip 56312 stands at Derby after a succesful trip 56312 stands at Derby after a succesful trip 56312 stands at Derby after a succesful trip An EMT HST awaits a path into the yard An EMT HST awaits a path into the yard

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]]> Mon Dec 29 2008 Railways in Devon December 2008 http://mark-walker.fotopic.net/c1629870.html Here are December's 2008 photos from around Devon. Including: 21st-6024 on the Torbay Express 27th-Trains in the beautiful sun at Powderham,Starcross and Dawlish Wednesday 31 December 2008: Here are December's 2008 photos from around Devon. Including: 21st-6024 on the Torbay Express 27th-Trains in the beautiful sun at Powderham,Starcross and Dawlish

Trying to get a photo at Dartmouth! Take 1-I am not looking! Take 2-Well done Dave!! Take 3-Dave!! Take 4-Helps if the self timer is on!! Forget it! The P&DSR train heads past Britannia crossing 6024 at Exeter St Davids