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Reading
Not where you would normally expect to find a DEMU unit at Reading - in the middle siding between Platform 8 and 9.
Presumably dumped here due to a failure during the day on the Basingstoke line, 207013 makes for an unusual sight in this part of Reading station.
22 June 1991
(RN)
Presumably dumped here due to a failure during the day on the Basingstoke line, 207013 makes for an unusual sight in this part of Reading station.
22 June 1991
(RN)
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Cardiff Central
A locomotive still in use on the national network in 2015 is 47749 Demelza, one of the three Class 47's owned and operated by Colas Railfreight.
Seen here in a previous guess, with an unidentified parcels working, is the same locomotive - 47625 City of Truro - standing at Cardiff Central "awaiting the road" eastwards towards Newport.
6 July 1985
(RN)
Seen here in a previous guess, with an unidentified parcels working, is the same locomotive - 47625 City of Truro - standing at Cardiff Central "awaiting the road" eastwards towards Newport.
6 July 1985
(RN)
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Severn Tunnel Junction
45022 Lytham St. Annes on Severn Tunnel Junction stabling point.
30 May 1986
(RN)
30 May 1986
(RN)
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Crianlarich
With a scattering of snow still on the hills in the distance 37026 Loch Awe stands at Crianlarich with 1B20 08:20 Glasgow Queen Street - Oban. This station is the junction for the 41 mile branch to Oban - which the train is signalled on to - and the main line to Fort William.
In April 1985 Crianlarich enjoyed three trains per day (SX) to Oban, and three to Fort William - one of which being the overnight sleeper from London. By comparison, 30 years later in April 2015, Crianlarich enjoys six trains to Oban, and four to Fort William.
1 April 1985
In April 1985 Crianlarich enjoyed three trains per day (SX) to Oban, and three to Fort William - one of which being the overnight sleeper from London. By comparison, 30 years later in April 2015, Crianlarich enjoys six trains to Oban, and four to Fort William.
1 April 1985
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Ramsgate
How incredible was this? Virgin Cross-Country hired in preserved Deltic D9000 / 55022 Royal Scots Grey for the summer of 1998 to power the Saturdays only Birmingham to Ramsgate service.
Seen here upon arrival at Ramsgate is the said locomotive with 1O99 06:58 Birmingham New Street - Ramsgate. It would return as 1S87 11:26 Ramsgate - Edinburgh.
During the start of 2015 Royal Scots Grey was given a fresh coat of rail blue paint, and turned out as Finsbury Park favourite 55003 Meld, as seen here.
22 August 1998
(RN)
Seen here upon arrival at Ramsgate is the said locomotive with 1O99 06:58 Birmingham New Street - Ramsgate. It would return as 1S87 11:26 Ramsgate - Edinburgh.
During the start of 2015 Royal Scots Grey was given a fresh coat of rail blue paint, and turned out as Finsbury Park favourite 55003 Meld, as seen here.
22 August 1998
(RN)
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Marchwood
Arriving at Marchwood is 47224 with a set of Freightliner flats.
This was the second of two trip workings that ran on a Saturday morning from Southampton Maritime to Marchwood MoD Sidings. The wagons were stored over the weekend due to lack of siding space at the Maritime, they would then be tripped back on the Monday morning.
19 June 1999
(RN)
This was the second of two trip workings that ran on a Saturday morning from Southampton Maritime to Marchwood MoD Sidings. The wagons were stored over the weekend due to lack of siding space at the Maritime, they would then be tripped back on the Monday morning.
19 June 1999
(RN)
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Weymouth Quay
Network SouthEast Class 73 No. 73109 slowly works its way along Commercial Road - much to the interest of those up on St Thomas Street bridge - on its way back from Weymouth Quay, hauling 4TC No. 410, with 37038 trailing at the rear.
This was a test run for a Class 37 along the tramway prior to introduction on a regular service from Yeovil.
25 March 1993
(RN)
This was a test run for a Class 37 along the tramway prior to introduction on a regular service from Yeovil.
25 March 1993
(RN)
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Wick
Almost as far north as you can get by rail in this country. This is 37240 on the blocks at Wick with Pathfinder Tours The Grampian Highlander.
The tour had originated from Bristol the previous evening for this marathon run to the top of Scotland, and for this section of the tour also employed 37275 Oor Wullie to partner up with 37240. The tour would then head for Aberdeen - and an overnight stay there - before heading back to Bristol the following day.
6 August 1994
(RN)
The tour had originated from Bristol the previous evening for this marathon run to the top of Scotland, and for this section of the tour also employed 37275 Oor Wullie to partner up with 37240. The tour would then head for Aberdeen - and an overnight stay there - before heading back to Bristol the following day.
6 August 1994
(RN)
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Branksome
Talk about perfect timing. Two classic forms of transportation from the 1960's briefly meet in the 1980's.
As 47575 City of Hereford passes over Bourne Valley Road bridge at Branksome with 1E63 10:40 Poole - Newcastle, a Wolseley 16/60 passes beneath.
Thanks to Neil Harvey for helping to ID the car.
2 August 1986
(RN)
As 47575 City of Hereford passes over Bourne Valley Road bridge at Branksome with 1E63 10:40 Poole - Newcastle, a Wolseley 16/60 passes beneath.
Thanks to Neil Harvey for helping to ID the car.
2 August 1986
(RN)
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Blaenau Ffestiniog
The Ffestioniog Railway's version of a Class 58, carrying the livery of a National Power Class 59, stands at Blaenau Ffestiniog having just run-round its stock before heading back to Porthmadog.
Funkey B-B diesel hydraulic carries the name Vale of Ffestiniog, which runs along the same theme as the names carried by the National Power Class 59/2's.
For a comparison of liveries click here to see the National Power Class 59 livery.
23 August 2000 (Date TBC)
(RN)
Funkey B-B diesel hydraulic carries the name Vale of Ffestiniog, which runs along the same theme as the names carried by the National Power Class 59/2's.
For a comparison of liveries click here to see the National Power Class 59 livery.
23 August 2000 (Date TBC)
(RN)
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Reading
Withdrawn during February 2004 at Immingham, it would be a further six years before final disposal during July 2010 at EMR Kingsbury for 56056.
Still plenty of years left in 56056 when photographed passing through Reading station with westbound stone empties for Westbury.
15 April 1990
Still plenty of years left in 56056 when photographed passing through Reading station with westbound stone empties for Westbury.
15 April 1990
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Didcot
Looking somewhat ghostly in a coat of light grey undercoat is Hymek D7018 at Didcot Railway Museum prior to a repaint into green.
1 June 1985
1 June 1985
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Poole
We've all got to start somewhere, and this is one of my earlier railway photographs taken with a 110 "point and press" pocket camera my grandmother gave me.
Here a Weymouth bound Class 33/1 hauled service departs from Poole, approaching the former Holes Bay Junction. The track and signalling here was undergoing alterations at the time and the surviving semaphore signals would be abolished within a year.
The large white building in the distance is Barclays House, an iconic local landmark in Poole. The floodlights of Poole stadium can be seen to the left, the home of Elite League Poole Pirates speedway club.
18 July 1983
(RN)
Here a Weymouth bound Class 33/1 hauled service departs from Poole, approaching the former Holes Bay Junction. The track and signalling here was undergoing alterations at the time and the surviving semaphore signals would be abolished within a year.
The large white building in the distance is Barclays House, an iconic local landmark in Poole. The floodlights of Poole stadium can be seen to the left, the home of Elite League Poole Pirates speedway club.
18 July 1983
(RN)
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Oxford
Sunday afternoon on Oxford stabling point finds a Plasser & Theurer tamper stabled with 47152 (left) whilst in the centre can be seen 47430.
27 October 1991
(RN)
27 October 1991
(RN)
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BREL Crewe Works
One of the final depot / works open days I attended - not that I ever did that many - was that of Crewe Works during 1987.
Class 40 pioneer No. 40122 / D200 is one of the many exhibits on display at the works.
The locomotive is part of the national collection, more details on the class, and this locomotive, can be found here.
4 July 1987
(RS)
Class 40 pioneer No. 40122 / D200 is one of the many exhibits on display at the works.
The locomotive is part of the national collection, more details on the class, and this locomotive, can be found here.
4 July 1987
(RS)
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Honiton
A fine days bashing, including three 'O' on "the mule", what better way to spend your Sunday?
This is 47060 Halewood Sliver Jubilee 1988 arriving at Honiton working 1O37 12:28 Exeter - Waterloo, the service normally starting from Plymouth at 11:05 but due to diversions via Southampton started at Exeter. The locomotive would be replaced at Salisbury by 47363 (ex Billingham Enterprise). The other no-heat 47 working the Waterloo to Exeter line on this day was 47289, a good 96 mile run being enjoyed behind it from Honiton to Southampton on 1O43 18:35 Exeter - Waterloo.
26 July 1992
(RN)
This is 47060 Halewood Sliver Jubilee 1988 arriving at Honiton working 1O37 12:28 Exeter - Waterloo, the service normally starting from Plymouth at 11:05 but due to diversions via Southampton started at Exeter. The locomotive would be replaced at Salisbury by 47363 (ex Billingham Enterprise). The other no-heat 47 working the Waterloo to Exeter line on this day was 47289, a good 96 mile run being enjoyed behind it from Honiton to Southampton on 1O43 18:35 Exeter - Waterloo.
26 July 1992
(RN)
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Cardiff Canton
A very spruce 33008 Eastleigh on display at Cardiff Canton during the depot's GW150 open day.
6 July 1985
(RN)
6 July 1985
(RN)
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Eastleigh
A gloomy day as 56036 passes Eastleigh with the returning 6V59 09:55 Ardingly - Westbury stone empties.
This locomotive is possibly best remembered as being the first to carry the then new large-logo livery when Stratford re-painted it in 1978. The livery would be adopted as standard and all new-build Class 56's from 56084 onwards would receive this livery.
9 January 1986
(RN)
This locomotive is possibly best remembered as being the first to carry the then new large-logo livery when Stratford re-painted it in 1978. The livery would be adopted as standard and all new-build Class 56's from 56084 onwards would receive this livery.
9 January 1986
(RN)
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Euston
Rail blue heaven with 85035 and 86234 J B Priestley O.M. stabled at London Euston between duties.
28 August 1985
(RN)
28 August 1985
(RN)
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Eastleigh T&RSMD
It's still early morning at Eastleigh depot as 47091 Thor stands outside the shed between duties.
Incredibly this locomotive still survives (as of New Years Eve 2014) as DRS operated 57308, a recent shot can be found here.
14 November 1985
(RN)
Incredibly this locomotive still survives (as of New Years Eve 2014) as DRS operated 57308, a recent shot can be found here.
14 November 1985
(RN)
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Plymouth
Departing from Plymouth in a cloud of fumes is Network SouthEast liveried 47598 hauling 1C19 08:45 Paddington - Penzance on a fine summers day.
24 June 1989
(RN)
24 June 1989
(RN)
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Poole
Deputising for the booked Class 47 and a rare visitor to Dorset is 'slim Jim' 33209 leading 33013 in a very wintry Poole sidings before working 1M40 17:05 Poole - Liverpool L.S. These days you can't even get a direct service from Poole to the north as all cross country services start / terminate six miles away at Bournemouth; such is progress.
7 February 1986
(RN)
7 February 1986
(RN)
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Wolverhampton
Stabled at Wolverhampton is 47530 waiting to take over from the incoming AC locomotive working 1J19 07:40 Euston - Pwlleheli. The Class 47 working the short 30 mile journey to Shrewsbury where 37298 and 37158 would then continue onwards into Wales.
21 May 1988
(RN)
21 May 1988
(RN)
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Reading
A turn up for the books is 45044 Royal Inniskilling Fusilier standing at Reading working a special from Paddington to Birmingham.
The Peak had already worked into Paddington earlier in the morning as an additional diverted service from the Midlands to London, due to overhead line equipment problems on the West Coast Mainline into Euston.
30 August 1985
(RN)
The Peak had already worked into Paddington earlier in the morning as an additional diverted service from the Midlands to London, due to overhead line equipment problems on the West Coast Mainline into Euston.
30 August 1985
(RN)
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Exeter St Davids
Sunday afternoon at Exeter St Davids as 47652 departs with 1M85 12:50 Plymouth - Manchester.
It was only a couple of months away to becoming 47807, and in later years this would become 57304, which during 2014 is operated by Direct Rail Services.
19 March 1989
(RN)
It was only a couple of months away to becoming 47807, and in later years this would become 57304, which during 2014 is operated by Direct Rail Services.
19 March 1989
(RN)
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