Rail photographs by Richard W. Jones http://railphotos.demeseo.com/ 52 rows en-gb 60 Severn Valley Railway “Reunion” Spring Steam Gala 2010 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1822583.html Severn Valley Railway “Reunion” Spring Steam Gala 2010 Sunday 7 March 2010: Severn Valley Railway _Reunion_ Spring Steam Gala 2010

“Flying Pig” Ivatt Class 4 2-6-0 no. 43106 departs Hampton Loade with the 10.05 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0 no. 78019 departs Hampton Loade with the 11.10 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. GWR 7800 “Manor” Class 4-6-0 no. 7802 “Bradley Manor” departs Hampton Loade with the ECS to Kidderminster having arrived with the 11.50 from Bridgnorth. GWR 7800 “Manor” Class 4-6-0 no. 7812 “Erlestoke Manor” crosses Oldbury Viaduct at Daniels Mill with the 15.10 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, the return Severn Valley Limited dining train.

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]]> Sun Mar 7 2010 ERTMS Brake Tests, February 2010 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1811007.html ERTMS Brake Tests, February 2010 Wednesday 3 February 2010: ERTMS Brake Tests, February 2010

97303 sits on the MHA wagons at Newtown having run round them, and while it waits for 97304 to couple up in front of it prior to them returning to Coton Hill. The pair had run to Newtown on the 6Z97 from Coton Hill on ERTMS trials with 15 MHA wagons loaded to 750 tons. 97304 couples up to 97303 at Newtown having run round 97303 and the wagons, prior to returning to Coton Hill. The pair had run to Newtown on the 6Z97 from Coton Hill on ERTMS trials with 15 MHA wagons loaded to 750 tons.

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]]> Wed Feb 3 2010 UK Railtours’ “The Wellington Boot” Woking to TIRFP http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1809479.html UK Railtours’ “The Wellington Boot” Woking to TIRFP Saturday 30 January 2010: UK Railtours_ _The Wellington Boot_ Woking to TIRFP

67006 “Royal Sovereign” kisses the buffers at TIRFP having arrived with UK Railtours’ 1Z51 “The Wellington Boot” from Woking. 67026 is on the rear of the train. 67026 passes GKN Sankey's works at Hadley returning from TIRFP with UK Railtours’ return 1Z52 “The Wellington Boot” to Woking. 67006 “Royal Sovereign” is on the rear of the train.

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]]> Sat Jan 30 2010 Serco radio survey train, January 2010 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1806938.html Serco radio survey train, January 2010 Saturday 23 January 2010: Serco radio survey train, January 2010

97303 and 97304 pass Trewern on the 1Z12 11.57 Sutton Bridge Junction to Machynlleth. 97303 and 97304 approach Abermule on the 1Z12 11.57 Sutton Bridge Junction to Machynlleth. 97304 “John Tiley” sits on the rear of the 1Z12 19.24 Machynlleth to Pwllheli Serco radio survey train at Harlech, with 97303 on the front. 97304 “John Tiley” having arrived at Harlech with first return leg from Pwllheli of the 1Z12 Serco radio survey train, with 97303 on the rear. 97304 “John Tiley” having arrived at Harlech with first return leg from Pwllheli of the 1Z12 Serco radio survey train, with 97303 on the rear. 97304 “John Tiley” having arrived at Harlech with first return leg from Pwllheli of the 1Z12 Serco radio survey train, with 97303 on the rear. 97304 “John Tiley” having arrived at Harlech with second return leg from Pwllheli of the 1Z12 Serco radio survey train, with 97303 on the rear.

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]]> Sat Jan 23 2010 ERTMS Brake Tests, December 2009 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1788719.html On the nights of 4th/5th and 8th/9th December 2009, 97304 “John Tiley” undertook ERTMS brake tests firstly with 33025 “Glen Falloch” as a dead weight, and then with 10 WCRC coaches from Shrewsbury to Newtown and return, in order to measure the brake performance for any forthcoming railtour work the 97/3s may have to perform. Friday 4 December 2009: On the nights of 4th/5th and 8th/9th December 2009, 97304 _John Tiley_ undertook ERTMS brake tests firstly with 33025 _Glen Falloch_ as a dead weight, and then with 10 WCRC coaches from Shrewsbury to Newtown and return, in order to measure the brake performance for any forthcoming railtour work the 97/3s may have to perform.

66106 and 66111 sit at Welshpool on their way back to Shrewsbury with the RHTT. 97304 “John Tiley” and 33025 “Glen Falloch” pause at Welshpool on their way to Newtown on ERTMS braking trials, with 66106 just visible on the other platform returning from Machynlleth with the RHTT. 97304 “John Tiley” and 33025 “Glen Falloch” arrive at Newtown on ERTMS braking trials. 33025 “Glen Falloch” and 97304 “John Tiley” at Newtown having undergone ERTMS braking trials. 33025 “Glen Falloch” at Newtown having undergone ERTMS braking trials. 97304 “John Tiley” and 33025 “Glen Falloch” prepare to leave Newtown back to Shrewsbury on ERTMS braking trials. 97304 “John Tiley” prepares to leave Newtown back to Shrewsbury on ERTMS braking trials with 10 WCRC coaches.

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]]> Fri Dec 4 2009 Barmouth engineering works, November 2009 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1784336.html During the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of November, track renewal work took place between Barmouth loop and Llanaber halt. This required four ballast trains (each of 10 autoballasters and a Seacow), and the use of one Class 37 on each, plus one on the rear of one of them to negate the need to run round. 37510 was left spare on Bescot in case of any problems, and when 37607 failed at Wellington, 37510 rescued it and took the train forward, with 607 dead in tow. Saturday 21 November 2009: During the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of November, track renewal work took place between Barmouth loop and Llanaber halt. This required four ballast trains (each of 10 autoballasters and a Seacow), and the use of one Class 37 on each, plus one on the rear of one of them to negate the need to run round. 37510 was left spare on Bescot in case of any problems, and when 37607 failed at Wellington, 37510 rescued it and took the train forward, with 607 dead in tow.

37401 having arrived at Machynlleth with the 6W91 16.50 Bescot to Barmouth ballast train. 37259 sits on the sidings at Machynlleth having arrived with the 6W94 18.45 Bescot to Barmouth ballast train, and having brought 37425 up with it, now detached and sat on the Tank sidings. 37602 sits at Machynlleth having arrived with the 6W93 20.27 Bescot to Barmouth ballast train. Er... A station shelter at 01.54. 37607 worked the 6W92 20.27 Bescot to Barmouth ballast train as far as Wellington where it promptly failed, and the standby loco 37510 was summoned to rescue it. With 37607 restarted, the pair detach, 37607 was then dumped in the sidings at Machynlleth. 37607 worked the 6W92 20.27 Bescot to Barmouth ballast train as far as Wellington where it promptly failed, and the standby loco 37510 was summoned to rescue it. With 37607 restarted, the pair detach, 37607 was then dumped in the sidings at Machynlleth. 37607 worked the 6W92 20.27 Bescot to Barmouth ballast train as far as Wellington where it promptly failed, and the standby loco 37510 was summoned to rescue it. With 37607 restarted, the pair detach, 37607 was then dumped in the sidings at Machynlleth. 37259 sits at Barmouth having arrived with the 6W94 18.45 Bescot to Barmouth ballast train. 37259 sits at Barmouth having arrived with the 6W94 18.45 Bescot to Barmouth ballast train. 37401 having arrived with the 6W91 16.50 Bescot to Barmouth ballast train. A general view of the worksite close to high tide, showing the atrocious weather conditions. 37401 proceeds across the freshly-laid track at Llanaber, having dropped the first lot of ballast. 37401 proceeds across the freshly-laid track at Llanaber, having dropped the first lot of ballast. 37259 proceeds across the freshly-laid track at Llanaber, having dropped the second lot of ballast. 37259 proceeds across the freshly-laid track at Llanaber, having dropped the second lot of ballast. Getting desperate now, due to the lack of light! 37602 proceeds across the freshly-laid track at Llanaber, having dropped the third lot of ballast.

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]]> Sat Nov 21 2009 Pathfinder Tours’ “The Boot n Hoot” Eastleigh to TIRFP, Donnington http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1780917.html 31190 brought the first passenger train into the Donnington railfreight terminal, and the first passenger train up the branch since 37070 & 37430 took the Branch Line Society's "Donnington Farewell" there on 6th July 1991. Many thanks to John G Russell (Transport) Ltd staff for their assistance. Saturday 14 November 2009: 31190 brought the first passenger train into the Donnington railfreight terminal, and the first passenger train up the branch since 37070 & 37430 took the Branch Line Society's "Donnington Farewell" there on 6th July 1991. Many thanks to John G Russell (Transport) Ltd staff for their assistance.

31190 arrives at TIRFP with Pathfinder Tours' 1Z22 06.07 Eastleigh to Donnington 31190 sits at TIRFP having arrived with Pathfinder Tours' 1Z22 06.07 Eastleigh to Donnington 31190 sits at TIRFP having arrived with Pathfinder Tours' 1Z22 06.07 Eastleigh to Donnington 31190 runs round the stock at TIRFP. 31190 couples up to the stock. Peter Watts presents Colette Ranford with a bouquet of flowers. Charles Pagett, Colette Ranford, and Peter Watts pose in front of 31190. 31190 sits at TIRFP prior to departure with Pathfinder Tours' 1Z23 13.30 Donnington to Eastleigh 31190 departs TIRFP with Pathfinder Tours' 1Z23 13.30 Donnington to Eastleigh

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]]> Sat Nov 14 2009 Severn Valley Railway “Tornado” Gala http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1773596.html Severn Valley Railway “Tornado” Gala Tuesday 27 October 2009: Severn Valley Railway _Tornado_ Gala

GNR Class N2 0-6-2T no. 1744 climbs Eardington bank on the 10.30 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. LNER Peppercorn Class A1 4-6-2 no. 60163 “Tornado” climbs Eardington bank on the 11.00 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. GNR Class N2 0-6-2T no. 1744 passes Haye Bridge on what could be the 13.40 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, but by this time the timetable was becoming of little use.

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]]> Tue Oct 27 2009 Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 2009 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1760704.html Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 2009 Friday 25 September 2009: Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 2009

GWR 5700 Class 0-6-0PT waits for the road at Hampton Loade to continue on its journey with the 23.10 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. LMS Class 2MT 2-6-2T no. 41241 and LMS Class 4MT 2-6-0 no. 43106 sit at Hampton Loade having arrived with the 22.30 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. GWR 0-6-0ST no. 813 ambles up the Severn Valley on the 07.30 Bewdley to Bridgnorth Goods. GWR 0-6-0ST no. 813 ambles up the Severn Valley on the 07.30 Bewdley to Bridgnorth Goods. GWR 7800 “Manor” Class 4-6-0 no. 7812 “Erlestoke Manor” ambles down the Severn Valley on the 07.20 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. LMS Class 2MT 2-6-2T no. 41241 and LMS Class 4MT 2-6-0 no. 43106 amble down the Severn Valley with the 08.05 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. LMS Class 2MT 2-6-2T no. 41241 and LMS Class 4MT 2-6-0 no. 43106 amble down the Severn Valley with the 08.05 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 42968 ambles up the Severn Valley with the 08.10 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth.

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]]> Fri Sep 25 2009 A 26 on the 26th - D5310 on the Llangollen Railway http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1760554.html A 26 on the 26th - D5310 on the Llangollen Railway Saturday 26 September 2009: A 26 on the 26th - D5310 on the Llangollen Railway

D5310 arrives at Berwyn with the 14.00 Llangollen to Carrog. D5310 arrives at Berwyn with the 14.00 Llangollen to Carrog. D5310 arrives at Carrog with the 16.00 Llangollen to Carrog. D5310 arrives at Llangollen with the 17.00 from Carrog, D5310 runs round the stock at Llangollen.

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]]> Sat Sep 26 2009 Pathfinder Tours’ “The Western Slater” Didcot to Blaenau Ffestinog http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1757705.html Please note that these are broadly record shots only, thanks to the dark and gloomy weather. Saturday 19 September 2009: Please note that these are broadly record shots only, thanks to the dark and gloomy weather.

In atrocious light, even though it was allegedly mid-day, D1015 “Western Champion” approaches Dolwyddelan with Pathfinder Tours’ “The Western Slater”1Z52 06.30 Didcot to Blaenau Ffestiniog, the first time the class has visited the town. D1015 “Western Champion” shunts the stock at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with Pathfinder Tours’ “The Western Slater”1Z52 from Didcot, the first time the class has visited the town. With the Ffestiniog Railway’s Double Fairlie “Earl of Merioneth” D1015 “Western Champion” runs round the stock at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with Pathfinder Tours’ “The Western Slater”1Z52 from Didcot, the first time the class has visited the town. With the Ffestiniog Railway’s Double Fairlie “Earl of Merioneth” D1015 “Western Champion” runs round the stock at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with Pathfinder Tours’ “The Western Slater”1Z52 from Didcot, the first time the class has visited the town. D1015 “Western Champion” shunts the stock at Blaenau Ffestiniog prior to departure with the return Pathfinder Tours’ “The Western Slater”1Z53 16.12 to Didcot. D1015 “Western Champion” approaches Blaenau tunnel with the return Pathfinder Tours’ “The Western Slater”1Z53 16.12 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Didcot.

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]]> Sat Sep 19 2009 Central Wales Line freight diversions, September 2009 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1757518.html Central Wales Line freight diversions, September 2009 Sunday 20 September 2009: Central Wales Line freight diversions, September 2009

66060 nears Llandrindod Wells with the 6Z22 05.55 Llanwern ES to Margam TC, diverted over the Central Wales Line due to engineering works in south Wales. 66114 crosses Knucklas viaduct with the 6Z32 05.52 Margam TC to Llanwern ES, diverted over the Central Wales Line due to engineering works in south Wales.

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]]> Sun Sep 20 2009 Llangollen Railway “Raising the Standard” Steam Gala, September 2009 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1754200.html Llangollen Railway “Raising the Standard” Steam Gala, September 2009 Saturday 12 September 2009: Llangollen Railway _Raising the Standard_ Steam Gala, September 2009

BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0 no. 78019, visiting from the Great Central Railway, approaches Garthydwr with the 08.50 Llangollen to Carrog. GWR 2800 Class 2-8-0 no. 3802 approaches Garthydwr with the 08.15 Llangollen to Carrog freight. Given an Ilford Delta 3200 look and a touch of dark brown tint. This is what I had in mind when I took it. It’s all in the curves. GWR 2800 Class 2-8-0 no. 3802 approaches Garthydwr with the 08.15 Llangollen to Carrog freight. GWR 6400 Class 0-6-0PT no. 6430 passes Garthydwr with the 09.45 Llangollen to Carrog Autotrain. Newly-restored BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T no. 80072 passes Garthydwr with the 10.15 Llangollen to Carrog. GWR 2800 Class 2-8-0 no. 3802 passes Garthydwr with the 10.15 Carrog to Llangollen freight. BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0 no. 78019, visiting from the Great Central Railway, passes Garthydwr with the 11.05 Llangollen to Carrog. The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway's Great Western Railway 5600 Class 0-6-2T no. 5643 passes Garthydwr with the 11.30 Llangollen to Carrog freight. The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway's Great Western Railway 5600 Class 0-6-2T no. 5643 passes Garthydwr with the 13.00 Carrog to Llangollen freight. Newly-restored BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T no. 80072 and LMS Class 5MT 2-6-0 no. 44806 approach Garthydwr with the 13.00 Llangollen to Carrog. BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0 no. 78019, visiting from the Great Central Railway, passes Garthydwr with the 13.30 Llangollen to Carrog. GWR 2800 Class 2-8-0 no. 3802 approaches Garthydwr with the 14.35 Llangollen to Carrog.

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]]> Sat Sep 12 2009 Arrival of D5310 at Llangollen http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1752965.html Arrival of D5310 at Llangollen Wednesday 9 September 2009: Arrival of D5310 at Llangollen

D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen. D5310 arrives at Llangollen.

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]]> Wed Sep 9 2009 Cambrian “summer” steam, 2009 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1742693.html Yet again, dull weather this August. At least it's not raining that much! Tuesday 18 August 2009: Yet again, dull weather this August. At least it's not raining that much!

33207 “Jim Martin” passes Cefn Bridge with the 5Z33 12.49 Crewe to Machynlleth with an extra coach for the Cambrian steam service, which was brought from Carnforth to Crewe by 47245. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 climbs Minffordd bank with 8 coaches on the 1J77 10.04 Machynlleth to Porthmadog “The Cambrian”. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 passes Llanystumdwy with 8 coaches on the 1J77 10.04 Machynlleth to Pwllheli “The Cambrian”. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 turns inshore from Criccieth beach with 8 coaches on the 1J78 14.15 Pwllheli to Machynlleth “The Cambrian”. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 crosses Pont Briwet with the 1J77 10.04 Machynlleth to Porthmadog “The Cambrian”. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 crosses Pont Briwet with the 1J78 14.55 Porthmadog to Machynlleth “The Cambrian”. 33207 “Jim Martin” passes Cefn Bridge with the 5Z72 08.51 Machynlleth to Crewe and Carnforth.

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]]> Tue Aug 18 2009 Railway Touring Company’s “The Welsh Mountaineer” - August 2009 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1736790.html Railway Touring Company’s “The Welsh Mountaineer” - August 2009 Wednesday 5 August 2009: Railway Touring Company_s _The Welsh Mountaineer_ - August 2009

LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” approaches Blaenau Tunnel with the first five coaches of the Railway Touring Company’s 1Z43 08.20 Preston to Blaenau Ffestiniog “The Welsh Mountaineer” after having stalled at Pont-y-Pant and having to leave two coaches at Betws-y-Coed. (Photo not uploaded for any pictorial merit due to the lighting conditions. It's merely a record shot.) LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” passes Roman Bridge station with the rear two coaches of the Railway Touring Company’s 1Z43 08.20 Preston to Blaenau Ffestiniog “The Welsh Mountaineer” after having stalled at Pont-y-Pant and having to return to Betws-y-Coed to collect these two. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” approaches Blaenau Tunnel with Railway Touring Company’s return 1Z45 16.11 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Preston “The Welsh Mountaineer”. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” approaches Blaenau Tunnel with Railway Touring Company’s return 1Z45 16.11 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Preston “The Welsh Mountaineer”. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” enters Blaenau Tunnel with Railway Touring Company’s return 1Z45 16.11 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Preston “The Welsh Mountaineer”.

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]]> Wed Aug 5 2009 Northern Belle to Welshpool, August 2009 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1734619.html Northern Belle to Welshpool, August 2009 Saturday 1 August 2009: Northern Belle to Welshpool, August 2009

67020 arrives at Welshpool with the 1Z26 09.28 from Manchester Victoria, the first Northern Belle to stop and decant its passengers at the town. 67020 passes Cefn Bridge with the 5Z26 12.35 Welshpool to Shrewsbury Coton Hill ECS. 67020 speeds past Yockleton on the 5Z27 15.44 Shrewsbury Coton Hill to Welshpool. 67020 climbs Breidden bank on the 1Z27 16.35 Welshpool to Manchester Victoria return Northern Belle.

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]]> Sat Aug 1 2009 ERTMS Wheelslip Testing http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1733559.html On the night of 30th July 97303 undertook wheelslip testing in an engineering possession from Machynlleth to Dovey Junction to accurately gauge how much ballast was needed in the loco to prevent wheelslip. This is because the ERTMS system isn't able to tolerate it and needs accurate speed information from the axles. To do this, 97301 dragged 303 - whose cabs had been filled with containers of water as ballast - and the five MRA wagons from Machynlleth to Dovey Junction where the train reversed and 303 then returned it to Machynlleth by the driver being instructed to create as much slip as he could, and thus we were treated to the sounds of the loco being repeatedly opened up to full power rapidly, and shut down. 97301 and 97303 and the wagons were stabled at Aberystwyth for these tests as there was no room at Machynlleth due to the Standard Class 4MT, its coaches, and 33207 occupying the Tank siding. The whole ensemble turned up on Monday evening behind 66101. Tuesday 28 July 2009: On the night of 30th July 97303 undertook wheelslip testing in an engineering possession from Machynlleth to Dovey Junction to accurately gauge how much ballast was needed in the loco to prevent wheelslip. This is because the ERTMS system isn't able to tolerate it and needs accurate speed information from the axles. To do this, 97301 dragged 303 - whose cabs had been filled with containers of water as ballast - and the five MRA wagons from Machynlleth to Dovey Junction where the train reversed and 303 then returned it to Machynlleth by the driver being instructed to create as much slip as he could, and thus we were treated to the sounds of the loco being repeatedly opened up to full power rapidly, and shut down. 97301 and 97303 and the wagons were stabled at Aberystwyth for these tests as there was no room at Machynlleth due to the Standard Class 4MT, its coaches, and 33207 occupying the Tank siding. The whole ensemble turned up on Monday evening behind 66101.

66101 with 97303 and 97301 plus 5 ballast wagons pass Cefn Bridge on the 6P52 14.00 Sandiacre Ballast Sidings to Aberystwyth. 97303 sits at Machynlleth having arrived from Aberyswyth, prior to being dragged by 97301 to Dovey Junction in order to undertake the wheelslip tests on the return. 97303 sits at Machynlleth having arrived from Aberyswyth, prior to being dragged by 97301 to Dovey Junction in order to undertake the wheelslip tests on the return. 97303 sits at Machynlleth having arrived from Aberyswyth, prior to being dragged by 97301 to Dovey Junction in order to undertake the wheelslip tests on the return. 97303 sits at Machynlleth having arrived from Aberyswyth, prior to being dragged by 97301 to Dovey Junction in order to undertake the wheelslip tests on the return. 97301 prepares to depart Machynlleth on the second drag to Dovey Junction in order for 97303 to undertake the wheelslip tests on the return. 97301 prepares to depart Machynlleth on the third drag to Dovey Junction in order for 97303 to undertake the wheelslip tests on the return. 97301 having arrived at Machynlleth with the third wheelslip test from Dovey Junction in order for 97303 to undertake the wheelslip tests on the return. 66096 passes Cefn Bridge with the 6P52 12.00 Aberystwyth to Toton, conveying 97303, 97301, and five MRA ballast wagons, after 97303 having undertaken ERTMS tests during the week.

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]]> Tue Jul 28 2009 The Midsummer Cambrian Coast Express http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1717333.html The Midsummer Cambrian Coast Express Thursday 25 June 2009: The Midsummer Cambrian Coast Express

47804 crosses the 15mph-restricted Clettwr bridge with WCRC/Kirklees Green Party/Green Express Railtours’ 1Z76 06.29 Leeds to Aberystwyth “The Midsummer Cambrian Coast Express,” becoming the first Class 47 to travel farther west than Dovey Junction. 47826 stands at Aberystwyth having arrived with WCRC/Kirklees Green Party/Green Express Railtours’ 1Z76 “The Midsummer Cambrian Coast Express” from Leeds. 47826 stands at Aberystwyth having arrived with WCRC/Kirklees Green Party/Green Express Railtours’ 1Z76 “The Midsummer Cambrian Coast Express” from Leeds. 47826 stands at Aberystwyth having arrived with WCRC/Kirklees Green Party/Green Express Railtours’ 1Z76 “The Midsummer Cambrian Coast Express” from Leeds. 47804 stands at Aberystwyth having arrived with WCRC/Kirklees Green Party/Green Express Railtours’ 1Z76 “The Midsummer Cambrian Coast Express” from Leeds. 47804 stands at Aberystwyth having arrived with WCRC/Kirklees Green Party/Green Express Railtours’ 1Z76 “The Midsummer Cambrian Coast Express” from Leeds. 47804 stands at Aberystwyth having arrived with WCRC/Kirklees Green Party/Green Express Railtours’ 1Z76 “The Midsummer Cambrian Coast Express” from Leeds. 47826 passes Dolfach on the climb to Talerddig summit returning with WCRC/Kirklees Green Party/Green Express Railtours’ 1Z77 “The Midsummer Cambrian Coast Express” 16.10 Aberystwyth to Leeds.

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]]> Thu Jun 25 2009 TIRFP - first non-MoD traffic http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1714216.html Telford and Wrekin Council's recycling department arranged for their new order of kerbside recycling boxes for waste paper to be delivered by rail from ABP King George Dock, Hull, and this prevented 15 lorries from making the delivery. This was also the first non-MoD revenue-earning traffic into TIRFP. Note: all photographs taken within TIRFP are with the kind permission and co-operation of John G Russell (Transport) staff, for which I am most grateful. Thursday 18 June 2009: Telford and Wrekin Council's recycling department arranged for their new order of kerbside recycling boxes for waste paper to be delivered by rail from ABP King George Dock, Hull, and this prevented 15 lorries from making the delivery. This was also the first non-MoD revenue-earning traffic into TIRFP. Note: all photographs taken within TIRFP are with the kind permission and co-operation of John G Russell (Transport) staff, for which I am most grateful.

37670 “St Blazey T & R S Depot” arrives at TIRFP with the 6G51 from Warrington Arpley. 37670 “St Blazey T & R S Depot” arrives at TIRFP with the 6G51 from Warrington Arpley. The Kalmar reach stacker dwarfs the forklift. 37670 “St Blazey T & R S Depot” at TIRFP with the 6G51 from Warrington Arpley. The Telford & Wrekin Council recycling team in front of The Telford & Wrekin Council recycling team in front of Colette Ranford unloads the 6G51. Colette Ranford unloads the 6G51. Colette Ranford unloads the 6G51. Colette Ranford unloads the 6G51. Colette Ranford unloads the 6G51. Colette Ranford unloads the 6G51. 37670 “St Blazey T & R S Depot” and the load of waste paper recycling boxes it delivered. 37670 “St Blazey T & R S Depot” and some of thee waste paper recycling boxes it delivered. Cllr Andrew Eade, chair of Telford & Wrekin Council, and Penny Brasenell, Telford & Wrekin Council recycling officer, in front of 37670 “St Blazey T & R S Depot”. Cllr Andrew Eade, chair of Telford & Wrekin Council, and Penny Brasenell, Telford & Wrekin Council recycling officer, in front of 37670 “St Blazey T & R S Depot”. Cllr Andrew Eade, chair of Telford & Wrekin Council, and Penny Brasenell, Telford & Wrekin Council recycling officer, in front of 37670 “St Blazey T & R S Depot”. 37670 “St Blazey T & R S Depot” prepares to leave TIRFP with the 6F52 back to Warrington Arpley. 37670 “St Blazey T & R S Depot” passes Hadley with the 6F52 back to Warrington Arpley.

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]]> Thu Jun 18 2009 Test conversions http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1712595.html A collection of test files I've done. These need to be viewed in browsers which support colour profiles, such as Firefox 3 and Safari, with the colour management in the browsrs turned on, and with a calibrated monitor. Monday 15 June 2009: A collection of test files I've done. These need to be viewed in browsers which support colour profiles, such as Firefox 3 and Safari, with the colour management in the browsrs turned on, and with a calibrated monitor.

Mid-1960s Kodachrome 64 (this is particularly faithful I reckon)... ...Polarised and GAF500... ...and for something a little different, three-strip Technicolor. Firstly, a conversion to what I consider to be pretty close to mid-1960s Kodachrome 64, based on photos I've seen taken by Trevor Owen. They are characterised by rather flat contrast, a little unsaturated, and a cool colour cast. Note, this image is saved in AdobeRGB colour space, so the blue of the sky will NOT reproduce correctly in browsers which don't support colour profiles, such as Firefox 3 and Safari, and then the colour management needs to be turned on, and the monitor needs to have been calibrated. This is a relatively simple polariser effect having masked the sky and the water, and I then ran it through the GAF500 film effect to lift the image a little.

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]]> Mon Jun 15 2009 Class 40 Preservation Society’s “The East Lancs Crusader” http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1711837.html Class 40 Preservation Society’s “The East Lancs Crusader” Saturday 13 June 2009: Class 40 Preservation Society_s _The East Lancs Crusader_

40145 “East Lancashire Railway” skirts the River Dovey as it nears Machynlleth with the Class 40 Preservation Society’s 1Z20 07.00 Rawtenstall to Aberystwyth “The East Lancs Crusader”. 40145 “East Lancashire Railway” sits beside the Aberystwyth MPD of the Vale of Rheidol Railway having arrived with the Class 40 Preservation Society’s 1Z20 07.00 Rawtenstall to Aberystwyth “The East Lancs Crusader”. 40145 “East Lancashire Railway” sits beside the Aberystwyth MPD of the Vale of Rheidol Railway having arrived with the Class 40 Preservation Society’s 1Z20 07.00 Rawtenstall to Aberystwyth “The East Lancs Crusader”. 40145 “East Lancashire Railway” passes Comins Coch returning with Class 40 Preservation Society’s 1Z22 16.10 Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall “The East Lancs Crusader”. 40145 “East Lancashire Railway” passes Caerhowel returning with Class 40 Preservation Society’s 1Z22 16.10 Aberystwyth to Rawtenstall “The East Lancs Crusader”.

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]]> Sat Jun 13 2009 Official opening of the Telford International Railfreight Park http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1710588.html Official opening of the Telford International Railfreight Park Wednesday 10 June 2009: Official opening of the Telford International Railfreight Park

57008 at TIRFP. 57008 at TIRFP. 57008 and 66152 break the banner officially opening TIRFP. 57008 and 66152 break the banner officially opening TIRFP. 57008 and 66152 break the banner officially opening TIRFP. 57008 and 66152 break the banner officially opening TIRFP. 57008 and 66152 break the banner officially opening TIRFP. 57008 and 66152 break the banner officially opening TIRFP. 57008 and 66152 break the banner officially opening TIRFP. Colette Ranford at work on the Kalmar reach stacker. Colette Ranford at work on the Kalmar reach stacker. The rather tasteful JG Russell cake. The top table: Cllr Andrew Eade, leader of Telford & Wrekin Council; Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport; Wing Commander Eric Peacock, Defence Supply Chaing Operations and Movements, MoD; Kenneth Russell, Development Director John G Russell (Transport) Ltd; Mark Pearce, Corporate Director of Economic Regeneration Advantage West Midlands; Mr Alan Blundell; Cllr Karen Blundell, Mayor of Telford. Victor Brownlees, Acting Chief Executive Telford & Wrekin Council. Cllr Karen Blundell, Mayor of Telford. Mark Pearce, Corporate Director of Economic Regeneration Advantage West Midlands. Mark Pearce, Corporate Director of Economic Regeneration Advantage West Midlands. Kenneth Russell, Development Director John G Russell (Transport) Ltd. Kenneth Russell, Development Director John G Russell (Transport) Ltd. Wing Commander Eric Peacock, Defence Supply Chaing Operations and Movements, MoD. Wing Commander Eric Peacock, Defence Supply Chaing Operations and Movements, MoD. Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport. Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport. Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport unveils the nameplate on 57008. Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport unveils the nameplate on 57008. Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport unveils the nameplate on 57008. Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport unveils the nameplate on 57008. Some of the dignitaries in front of 57008. Victor Brownlees, Acting Chief Executive Telford & Wrekin Council; Cllr Karen Blundell, Mayor of Telford; Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport. Newly-named 57008 “Telford International Railfreight Park June - 2009” at Telford International Railfreight Park on the ocassion of its official opening. Newly-named 57008 “Telford International Railfreight Park June - 2009” at Telford International Railfreight Park on the ocassion of its official opening. Cllr Andrew Eade, leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, presents a commemorative crystal bowl to Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, with the assistance of Kenneth Russell, Development Director John G Russell (Transport) Ltd. Cllr Andrew Eade, leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, presents a commemorative crystal bowl to Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, with the assistance of Kenneth Russell, Development Director John G Russell (Transport) Ltd. Cllr Andrew Eade, leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, presents a commemorative crystal bowl to Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, with the assistance of Kenneth Russell, Development Director John G Russell (Transport) Ltd. Kenneth Russell, Development Director John G Russell (Transport) Ltd, and Kate Turner, TIRFP project manager, cut the commemorative cake to mark the official opening of the Telford International Railfreight Park. 66152 departs the loading pad with the 6F52 to Warrington Arpley. 66152 alongside 57008 “Telford International Railfreight Park June - 2009” at TIRFP. 66152 alongside 57008 “Telford International Railfreight Park June - 2009” at TIRFP.

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]]> Wed Jun 10 2009 Welsh Highland Railway http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1701054.html Welsh Highland Railway Thursday 21 May 2009: Welsh Highland Railway

The Ffestiniog Railway's Interior of one of the semi-opens. Photograph by Peter Woods. The Ffestiniog Railway's First Class observation car no. 2100. Photograph by Peter Woods. NGG16 Garratts no.s 143 and 87 head through the Aberglaslyn Pass with a service from Rhyd Ddu to Hafod-y-Llyn. NGG16 Garratt no. 87 heads through the Aberglaslyn Pass with the 10.00 Caernarfon to Hafod y Llyn. NGG16 Garratt no. 143 heads through the Aberglaslyn Pass with the 11.35 Caernarfon to Hafod y Llyn. NGG16 Garratt no. 143 heads through the Aberglaslyn Pass with the 11.35 Caernarfon to Hafod y Llyn. NGG16 Garratt no. 143 runs round the stock at Hafod y Llyn having arrived with the 11.35 from Caernarfon. NGG16 Garratt no. 143 leaves Hafod y Llyn with the 13.40 to Caernarfon. NGG16 Garratt no. 143 threads through the Aberglaslyn Pass with the 13.40 Hafod y Llyn to Caernarfon. NGG16 Garratt no. 87 heads through the Aberglaslyn Pass with the 14.30 Caernarfon to Hafod y Llyn. NGG16 Garratt no. 87 heads through the Aberglaslyn Pass with the 14.30 Hafod y Llyn to Caernarfon.

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]]> Thu May 21 2009 Spitfire Railtours’ “The Cambrian Mountaineer” http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1694435.html Spitfire Railtours’ “The Cambrian Mountaineer” Friday 8 May 2009: Spitfire Railtours_ _The Cambrian Mountaineer_

37676 “Loch Rannoch” passes Wistanstow on the 05.18 5Z37 Carnforth to Bristol Temple Meads, conveying stock and D444 for the next day’s railtour to Aberystwyth. 50031 and D444 were on the rear of the train. 37676 “Loch Rannoch” passes Wistanstow on the 05.18 5Z37 Carnforth to Bristol Temple Meads, conveying stock and D444 for the next day’s railtour to Aberystwyth. 50031 and D444 were on the rear of the train. 37676 “Loch Rannoch” and 50031 and D444 on the rear of the train pass Wistanstow on the 05.18 5Z37 Carnforth to Bristol Temple Meads, conveying stock and D444 for the next day’s railtour to Aberystwyth. 97301 and 37676 “Loch Rannoch” pass Buttington on Spitfire Tours’ 1Z50 05.26 Bristol Temple Meads to Aberystwyth “The Cambrian Mountaineer” with D444 “Exeter” on the rear of the train. 97301 and 37676 “Loch Rannoch” pass Forden on Spitfire Tours’ 1Z50 05.26 Bristol Temple Meads to Aberystwyth “The Cambrian Mountaineer” with D444 “Exeter” on the rear of the train. D444 “Exeter” propels the stock back into the siding at Aberystwyth having arrived with Spitfire Tours’ 1Z50 05.26 Bristol Temple Meads to Aberystwyth “The Cambrian Mountaineer” hauled by 97301 and 37676 “Loch Rannoch”. D444 “Exeter” laying over at Aberystwyth having arrived with Spitfire Tours’ 1Z50 05.26 Bristol Temple Meads to Aberystwyth “The Cambrian Mountaineer” hauled by 97301 and 37676 “Loch Rannoch”. 97301 and 37676 “Loch Rannoch” laying over at Aberystwyth having arrived with Spitfire Tours’ 1Z50 05.26 Bristol Temple Meads to Aberystwyth “The Cambrian Mountaineer” with D444 “Exeter” on the rear of the train. 97301 - recycled goods for the sake of the environment, literally! D444 “Exeter” storms up Talerddig bank returning with Spitfire Tours’ 1Z51 16.13 Aberystwyth to Bristol Temple Meads “The Cambrian Mountaineer” with assistance from 97301 and 37676 “Loch Rannoch” on the rear of the train. Despite the substantial assistance from 97301, D444 was steaming away merrily at the top of the climb, reminiscent of a certain Class 25 many years previously.

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]]> Fri May 8 2009 Railway Touring Company’s “The Welsh Mountaineer” http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1691439.html Railway Touring Company’s “The Welsh Mountaineer” Saturday 2 May 2009: Railway Touring Company_s _The Welsh Mountaineer_

NOOOOO! One waits 10 fckuing years for a steam railtour up the Conwy Valley, and when it happens, the sun even comes out, but the exhaust is blown over the side of the fckuing train!!! LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 nos. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” and 45407 “The Lancashire Fusilier” approach Dolwyddelan on the steam leg (from Llandudno Junction) of Railway Touring Company’s 1Z57 06.43 Worcester Shrub Hill to Blaenau Ffestiniog “The Welsh Mountaineer”. Four for the price of one. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 nos. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” and 45407 “The Lancashire Fusilier” run round the stock at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with Railway Touring Company’s 1Z57 06.43 Worcester Shrub Hill to “The Welsh Mountaineer” with the Ffestiniog Railway’s 0-4-0ST “Lilla” in attendance and Double Fairlie 0-4-0+0-4-0T “David Lloyd George” about to depart with a service to Porthmadog. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 nos. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” and 45407 “The Lancashire Fusilier” run round the stock at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with Railway Touring Company’s 1Z57 06.43 Worcester Shrub Hill to “The Welsh Mountaineer”. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 nos. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” and 45407 “The Lancashire Fusilier” run round the stock at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with Railway Touring Company’s 1Z57 06.43 Worcester Shrub Hill to “The Welsh Mountaineer” with the Ffestiniog Railway’s 0-4-0ST “Lilla” in attendance and Double Fairlie 0-4-0+0-4-0T “David Lloyd George” about to depart with a service to Porthmadog. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 nos. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” and 45407 “The Lancashire Fusilier” run round the stock at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with Railway Touring Company’s 1Z57 06.43 Worcester Shrub Hill to “The Welsh Mountaineer” with the Ffestiniog Railway’s 0-4-0ST “Lilla” in attendance and Double Fairlie 0-4-0+0-4-0T “David Lloyd George” about to depart with a service to Porthmadog. The Ffestiniog Railway’s Double Fairlie 0-4-0+0-4-0T “David Lloyd George” departs with a service to Porthmadog while LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 nos. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” and 45407 “The Lancashire Fusilier” propel the stock into the siding at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with Railway Touring Company’s 1Z57 06.43 Worcester Shrub Hill to “The Welsh Mountaineer”. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 nos. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” and 45407 “The Lancashire Fusilier” get watered Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with Railway Touring Company’s 1Z57 06.43 Worcester Shrub Hill to “The Welsh Mountaineer” with the Ffestiniog Railway’s 0-4-0ST “Lilla” in attendance. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 nos. 45231 “The Sherwood Forester” and 45407 “The Lancashire Fusilier” hammer up the 1:43 grade to Blaenau Tunnel with Railway Touring Company’s 1Z85 16.10 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Worcester Shrub Hill to “The Welsh Mountaineer”.

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]]> Sat May 2 2009 Canaries on the Cambrian http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1686279.html Canaries on the Cambrian Wednesday 22 April 2009: Canaries on the Cambrian

97301 and 97304 “John Tilley” arrive at Welshpool on a crew training journey from Shrewsbury Abbey Foregate to Aberystwyth and return. This was the first time that these 97/3s had run on the Cambrian. Note the piles of steel sleepers for the redoubling of the track up to Forden. 97304 “John Tilley” and 97301 pass Forden on a crew training journey returning from Aberystwyth back to Shrewsbury Abbey Foregate. This was the first time that these 97/3s had run on the Cambrian. 97304 “John Tilley” and 97301 pass Cefn Bridge on a crew training journey returning from Aberystwyth back to Shrewsbury Abbey Foregate. This was the first time that these 97/3s had run on the Cambrian. 97301 and 97304 “John Tilley” pass Forden on a crew training journey from Shrewsbury Abbey Foregate to Aberystwyth and return 97304 “John Tilley” and 97301 cross the River Severn at Caersws on a crew training journey returning from Aberystwyth back to Shrewsbury Abbey Foregate. Network Rail diesel gala at Welshpool? 31285 on the 09.08 1Z12 Derby RTC to Machynlleth radio survey train crosses with 97304 97301 creaks over the trestle bridge over the River Artro at Pensarn on the return 0Z97 14.29 Pwllheli to Shrewsbury Coleham route learning train, the first time that a Class 97/3 has run up the coast. 97301 passes Borth on the 08.28 5Z97 Shrewsbury Howard Street to Aberystwyth. 97301 passes Carno returning with the 5Z97 11.58 Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury Howard Street. 97301 passes Glanhafren, Welshpool on the 08.28 5Z97 Shrewsbury Howard Street to Aberystwyth. 97301 crosses the A470 at Caersws returning with the 5Z97 11.58 Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury Howard Street. 97301 crosses the River Severn at Caersws returning with the 5Z97 11.58 Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury Howard Street.

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]]> Wed Apr 22 2009 Llangollen Railway’s 6880 Bretton Grange Society's “Steel, Steam, & Stars 2” gala http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1684794.html Llangollen Railway’s 6880 Bretton Grange Society's “Steel, Steam, & Stars 2” gala Saturday 18 April 2009: Llangollen Railway_s 6880 Bretton Grange Society's _Steel, Steam, & Stars 2_ gala

GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) passes Garthydwr on the 08.00 Llangollen to Carrog. GWR 6400 Class 0-6-0PT no. 6430 passes Garthydwr on the 08.30 Llangollen to Carrog Autotrain sandwich. LNER D49 Class 4-4-0 no. 246 ‘Morayshire’ (visiting from the Bo'ness and Kinneal Railway) passes Garthydwr on the 09.00 Llangollen to Carrog. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) leaves Glyndyfrdwy on the 09.20 Carrog to Llangollen. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 44806 masquerading as no. 44801 and GWR 5101 Class 2-6-2T no. 5199 passes Garthydwr on the 09.30 Llangollen to Carrog freight. I've edited the colour on the loco and tender to try to get it to look a bit more like LMS Crimson Lake. LMS Royal Scot Class no. 6100 ‘Royal Scot’ (visiting from the Bressingham Steam Museum) passes Garthydwr on the 10.00 Llangollen to Carrog express. LMS Royal Scot Class no. 6100 ‘Royal Scot’ (visiting from the Bressingham Steam Museum) passes Garthydwr on the 10.00 Llangollen to Carrog express. LNER D49 Class 4-4-0 no. 246 ‘Morayshire’ (visiting from the Bo'ness and Kinneal Railway) passes Garthydwr on the 10.12 Carrog to Llangollen. A shower of sh1t? GWR 3700 Class 4-4-0 no. 3440 “City of Truro” (visiting from the National Railway Museum) passes Garthydwr on the 10.30 Llangollen to Carrog. LNER B1 Class 4-6-0 no. 1306 ‘Mayflower’ (visiting from the Battlefield Railway) leaves Deeside Halt on the 11.00 Llangollen to Carrog. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 44806 masquerading as no. 44801, and LMS Royal Scot Class no. 6100 ‘Royal Scot’ (visiting from the Bressingham Steam Museum) pass Garthydwr on the 11.20 Carrog to Llangollen. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) passes Garthydwr on the 11.55 Llangollen to Carrog. LNER D49 Class 4-4-0 no. 246 ‘Morayshire’ passes Garthydwr on the 12.30 Llangollen to Carrog freight. LMS Royal Scot Class no. 6100 ‘Royal Scot’ (visiting from the Bressingham Steam Museum) passes Garthydwr on the 13.00 Llangollen to Carrog. LNER D49 Class 4-4-0 no. 246 ‘Morayshire’ (visiting from the Bo'ness and Kinneal Railway) passes Garthydwr on the 13.42 Carrog to Llangollen freight. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 44806 masquerading as no. 44801 passes Garthydwr on the 14.00 Llangollen to Carrog. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) and GWR 4575 Class 2-6-2T no. 5526 (visiting from the South Devon Railway) pass Garthydwr on the 14.55 Llangollen to Carrog recreation of a 1950s Ffestiniog Railway AGM special. LNER B1 Class 4-6-0 no. 1306 ‘Mayflower’ (visiting from the Battlefield Railway) passes Garthydwr on the 15.30 Llangollen to Carrog freight. GWR 6400 Class 0-6-0PT no. 6430 passes Garthydwr on the 15.45 Carrog to Llangollen Autotrain sandwich. Another Crimson Lake LMS Royal Scot Class no. 6100 ‘Royal Scot’ (visiting from the Bressingham Steam Museum) passes Garthydwr on the 16.00 Llangollen to Carrog. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) and LNER D49 Class 4-4-0 no. 246 ‘Morayshire’ (visiting from the Bo'ness and Kinneal Railway) pass Garthydwr on the 17.15 Llangollen to Carrog recreation of a 1950s Talyllyn Railway AGM special. LNER D49 Class 4-4-0 no. 246 ‘Morayshire’ (visiting from the Bo'ness and Kinneal Railway) and GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) leave Glyndyfrdwy with the 18.20 Carrog to Llangollen. GWR 4575 Class 2-6-2T no. 5526 (visiting from the South Devon Railway) passes Garthydwr with the 18.20 Llangollen to Carrog frieght. In the top left can be seen Castell Dinas Brân. GWR 3700 Class 4-4-0 no. 3440 “City of Truro” (visiting from the National Railway Museum) leaves Glyndyfrdwy on the 19.00 Carrog to Llangollen. LMS Royal Scot Class no. 6100 ‘Royal Scot’ (visiting from the Bressingham Steam Museum) passes Garthydwr on the 16.55 Llangollen to Carrog. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) and GWR 5101 Class 2-6-2T no. 5199 leave Berwyn on the 18.30 Llangollen to Carrog express. GWR 5101 Class 2-6-2T no. 5199 and GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) approach Glyndyfrdwy on the 19.35 Carrog to Llangollen Welsh Highland Heritage Railway charter. LMS Royal Scot Class no. 6100 ‘Royal Scot’ (visiting from the Bressingham Steam Museum) simmers in the evening dusk at Glyndyfrdwy on the 20.35 Carrog to Llangollen. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) and GWR 5101 Class 2-6-2T no. 5199 simmer in the evening dusk at Glyndyfrdwy on the 20.45 Llangollen to Carrog. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) and GWR 5101 Class 2-6-2T no. 5199 steam up the Dee valley on the 20.45 Llangollen to Carrog. GWR 3700 Class 4-4-0 no. 3440 “City of Truro” (visiting from the National Railway Museum) at Llangollen having arrived wtih the 21.35 freight from Carrog. GWR 3700 Class 4-4-0 no. 3440 “City of Truro” (visiting from the National Railway Museum) at Llangollen having arrived wtih the 21.35 freight from Carrog. The smokebox of GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) at Llangollen. GWR 3700 Class 4-4-0 no. 3440 “City of Truro” (visiting from the National Railway Museum) prepares to propel the freight out of Llangollen station to the sidings. GWR 5101 Class 2-6-2T no. 5199 sits alongside GWR 3700 Class 4-4-0 no. 3440 “City of Truro” (visiting from the National Railway Museum) had problems releasing the brakes on the stock so the punters at the beer festival who were enjoying the view from the footbridge got a repeated steaming! GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) and GWR 5101 Class 2-6-2T no. 5199 having arrived at Llangollen with the 22.05 from Carrog. LMS Royal Scot Class no. 6100 ‘Royal Scot’ (visiting from the Bressingham Steam Museum) at Llangollen having arrived with the 22.45 from Carrog. LMS Royal Scot Class no. 6100 ‘Royal Scot’ (visiting from the Bressingham Steam Museum) at Llangollen having arrived with the 22.45 from Carrog.

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]]> Sat Apr 18 2009 Cambrian engineering works, January 2009 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1640345.html Cambrian engineering works, January 2009 Sunday 18 January 2009: Cambrian engineering works, January 2009

The first DRS loco to work an engineers’ train up the Cambrian, 37069 passes the boatyard at Fron Goch with the 6W91 09.11 Crewe Basford Hall to Tywyn ballast train. 37069 leaves Llwyngwril to enter the possession with the 6W91 09.11 Crewe Basford Hall to Tywyn ballast train. 37069 leaves Llwyngwril to enter the possession with the 6W91 09.11 Crewe Basford Hall to Tywyn ballast train. 37069 peeps round the corner at Friog. Dawson does the SLR nod at Friog. 37069 inches across the newly-laid track on its way to Barmouth to run round the train. It then dropped ballast on its way south over the new track. 37069 inches across the newly-laid track on its way to Barmouth to run round the train. It then dropped ballast on its way south over the new track. 37069 inches across the newly-laid track on its way to Barmouth to run round the train. It then dropped ballast on its way south over the new track. Sun at last! Of course, it wasn't to last. 37259 passes Fron Goch with the 6W91 09.05 Crewe Basford Hall to Tywyn ballast train. 37259 leaves Llwyngwril to enter the possession with the 6W91 09.05 Crewe Basford Hall to Tywyn ballast train. 37259 inches across the newly-laid track on its way to Barmouth to run round the train. It then dropped ballast on its way south over the new track. Getting desperate now. Imagine what this would've looked like had a huge bank of cloud not covered the sun. 37259 crosses Barmouth bridge with the 6W91 09.05 Crewe Basford Hall to Tywyn ballast train. 37259 crosses Barmouth bridge with the 6W91 09.05 Crewe Basford Hall to Tywyn ballast train. 37259 passes Barmouth foreshore with the 6W91 09.05 Crewe Basford Hall to Tywyn ballast train.

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]]> Sun Jan 18 2009 1Z18 test train, January 2009 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1633841.html 1Z18 test train, January 2009 Tuesday 6 January 2009: 1Z18 test train, January 2009

158841 approaches Llandecwyn halt on a Pwllheli service. Harlech castle can be seen in the distance. 37259 and 37605 on the rear descend the bank towards Penrhyndeuraeth while returning from the Pwllheli leg of the 1Z18 07.41 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury test train. Note the frozen remains of the high tide. 37259 and 37605 on the rear descend the bank towards Penrhyndeuraeth while returning from the Pwllheli leg of the 1Z18 07.41 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury test train. Note the frozen remains of the high tide. With snow-capped Snowdon in the distance, 37259 and 37605 on the rear pass Llandecwyn halt returning from the Pwllheli leg of the 1Z18 07.41 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury test train. 37259 and 37605 on the rear skirt the coast at Abertafol returning from the Pwllheli leg of the 1Z18 07.41 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury test train. More ice! 37259 and 37605 on the rear skirt the coast at Abertafol returning from the Pwllheli leg of the 1Z18 07.41 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury test train. More ice! 37259 and 37605 on the rear pass the boatyard at Fron Goch returning from the Pwllheli leg of the 1Z18 07.41 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury test train.

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]]> Tue Jan 6 2009 Llangollen Railway - December 2008 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1621580.html Llangollen Railway - December 2008 Sunday 7 December 2008: Llangollen Railway - December 2008

The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway's Great Western Railway 5600 Class 0-6-2T no. 5643 approaches Glyndyfrdwy with the 11.00 Llangollen to Carrog Santa Special. LMS Fowler Class 4F 0-6-0 no. 44422 passes Garthydwr with the 11.45 Llangollen to Carrog Santa Special. The timetable by this time was getting quite relaxed in order to allow Santa plenty of time to make his way down the train. The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway's Great Western Railway 5600 Class 0-6-2T no. 5643 departs Glyndyfrdwy with a return Santa Special from Carrog to Llangollen. Class 20 no. D8142 passes Garthydwr with the 12.30 Llangollen to Carrog on its last day of passenger use at the Llangollen Railway. The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway's Great Western Railway 5600 Class 0-6-2T no. 5643 passes Berwyn Halt with the 13.15 Llangollen to Carrog Santa Special.

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 MSTS Screenshots http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1613994.html Some screenshots from MSTS. No guarantees this collection will be kept on the web. Thursday 20 November 2008: Some screenshots from MSTS. No guarantees this collection will be kept on the web.

Garsdale Garsdale Interior of Garsdale box Carlisle Carlisle Carlisle Appleby Appleby Mallerstang Ais Gill Lunds viaduct Garsdale Garsdale (note the bus coming down the Coal Road!) Moorcock viaduct Moorcock viaduct Moorcock Moorcock viaduct Garsdale Garsdale Garsdale Dent Dent station and box Dent station Arten Gill viaduct Arten Gill viaduct Dent Head box View from Dent Head box Dent Head viaduct Blea Moor Blea Moor Ribblehead viaduct Stainforth quarry Hellifield Carlisle Carlisle station Ivor at Porthmadog Ivor at Porthmadog Ivor at Porthmadog. RIP Oliver Postgate. Thanks for the wonderful memories.

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]]> Thu Nov 20 2008 Telford International Railfreight Park http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1603099.html Telford International Railfreight Park Wednesday 29 October 2008: Telford International Railfreight Park

67017 “Arrow” leads the 6Z60 onto the Donnington branch. 66105 was dead on rear. 67017 “Arrow” leads the 6Z60 onto the Donnington branch. 66105 is dead on rear. The unballasted track at Haybridge looking up to the terminal. 67017 “Arrow” sits at the Network Rail limit with the 6Z60 onto the Donnington branch. 66105 is dead on rear. 67017 “Arrow” sits at the Network Rail limit with the 6Z60 onto the Donnington branch. 66105 is dead on rear. 66105 leads the 6Z60 back to the junction. 67017 “Arrow” is on the rear of the train. 67017 “Arrow” is on the rear of the 6Z60 as it heads back to the junction, spreading ballast. 66105 was leading. 67017 “Arrow” is on the rear of the 6Z60 as it heads back to the junction, spreading ballast. 66105 was leading. 67017 “Arrow” is on the rear of the 6Z60 as it heads back to the junction, spreading ballast. 66105 was leading. With snow on the Wrekin, 66431 arrives at TIRFP with the 09.43 4Z76 from Crewe. 66431 arrives at TIRFP with the 09.43 4Z76 from Crewe. Councillors Miles Hosken (Cabinet member for the Environment), Charles Smith, and Andrew Eade (leader of Telford and Wrekin Council), together with Ken Russell of JG Russell, beside 66431. 66431 at TIRFP. View of TIRFP from the cab of 66431. The T&W Council PR team at TIRFP. The T&W Council PR team at TIRFP. The TIRFP project team in front of 66431. Kate Turner on 66431. Ian Jones, DRS Traction Inspector, Midlands & South West with Kate Turner on 66431. 66431 at TIRFP. 66431 at TIRFP. 66431 runs round each inch of track at TIRFP on the gauging run. Collette Ranford, JG Russell's Operations Manager, had plenty of work to do throwing all the points during 66431's visit. 66431 runs round each inch of track at TIRFP on the gauging run. 66431 runs round each inch of track at TIRFP on the gauging run. 66431 runs round each inch of track at TIRFP on the gauging run. 66431 runs round each inch of track at TIRFP on the gauging run. 66431 runs round each inch of track at TIRFP on the gauging run. 66431 facing the former MoD engine shed at Donnington. 66431 passes Hadley with the return 4Z77 14.28 to Crewe. 60040 60040 60040 60040 60040 60040 60040 Three forms of transport in this shot: rail (60040 60040 As the first container is removed from one of the lorries, one of the RAF's Bell 412EP Griffin HT.1 training helicopters flies overhead. The first container removed from the 6G51. The first container removed from the 6G51. The first container removed from the 6G51. The first container removed from the 6G51. The first container removed from the 6G51. The second container removed from the 6G51. The second container removed from the 6G51. 60040 60040 66416 shunts the IFAs at TIRFP having brought them as the 4Z44 10.38 Haverton Hill to Donnington for storage.

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]]> Wed Oct 29 2008 WAG Express http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1599559.html WAG Express Wednesday 22 October 2008: WAG Express

57307 “Lady Penelope” passes Bayston Hill with the 09.07 Crewe to Newport time trial for the forthcoming WAG Express. 57305 “John Tracy” was dead on rear. 57305 “John Tracy” approaches Dorrington with the 11.51 Newport to Crewe time trial for the forthcoming WAG Express. 57307 “Lady Penelope” was dead on rear. In the first few minutes of sunlight, 57316 passes Wistanstow with the 05.32 Holyhead to Cardiff “Y Gerallt Gymro” service with 57315 dead on rear.

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]]> Wed Oct 22 2008 RHTT 2008 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1596162.html RHTT 2008 Wednesday 15 October 2008: RHTT 2008

37609 sits on the rear of the 3S71 18.40 Crewe to Bidston at Welshpool, on the Machynlleth leg, with 37069 on the front. 37069 sits at Welshpool with the 3S71 18.40 Crewe to Bidston, on the Machynlleth leg, with 37609 on the rear. 37069 sits at Welshpool with the 3S71 18.40 Crewe to Bidston, on the Machynlleth leg, with 37609 on the rear. 37059 sits at Welshpool on the Machynlleth leg of the 3S71 18.40 Crewe to Bidston. *First test shot with the 35mm f/2.*

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]]> Wed Oct 15 2008 Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 2008 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1582827.html Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 2008 Saturday 20 September 2008: Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 2008

Sunrise at Dudmaston Hall. GWR 4500 Class 2-6-2T no. 4566 and GWR 4575 Class 2-6-2T no. 5542 (visiting from the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway) cross Oldbury Viaduct at Daniel’s Mill with the 07.25 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 “Earl of Berkeley” (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) crosses Oldbury Viaduct at Daniel’s Mill with the 09.15 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 no. 46446 crosses Oldbury Viaduct at Daniel’s Mill with the 08.15 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth goods train. GWR 3700 Class 4-4-0 no. 3440 “City of Truro” (visiting from the National Railway Museum) approaches Oldbury Viaduct with the 10.00 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. GWR 5101 Class 2-6-2T no. 5164 departs Hampton Loade with the 13.10 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 “Earl of Berkeley” (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) departs Hampton Loade with the delayed 14.10 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. GWR 3700 Class 4-4-0 no. 3440 “City of Truro” (visiting from the National Railway Museum) sits at Hampton Loade having arrived with the 22.17 Highley to Bridgnorth. GWR 7800 Class 4-6-0 no. 7812 “Erlestoke Manor” sits at Hampton Loade having arrived with the 22.00 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. GWR 4500 Class 2-6-2T no. 4566 and GWR 4575 Class 2-6-2T no. 5542 (visiting from the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway) working the 22.35 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster cross at Hampton Loade with the Port Talbot Railway 0-6-0ST no. 813 and GWR 5700 Class 0-6-0PT no. 5764 working the 22.35 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. The River Severn at Hampton Loade by moonlight. Exposure time: 6 minutes. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 “Earl of Berkeley” (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) sits at Hampton Loade with the 22.10 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth goods train. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 “Earl of Berkeley” (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) sits at Hampton Loade with the 22.10 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth goods train. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 “Earl of Berkeley” (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) sits at Hampton Loade with the 22.10 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth goods train. GWR 7800 Class 4-6-0 no. 7802 “Bradley Manor” passes Sterns with the 10.05 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. GWR 3700 Class 4-4-0 no. 3440 “City of Truro” (visiting from the National Railway Museum) leaves Hampton Loade with the 10.20 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. GWR 3700 Class 4-4-0 no. 3440 “City of Truro” (visiting from the National Railway Museum) arrives at Hampton Loade with the 12.10 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, crossing GWR 4500 Class 2-6-2T no. 4566 on the 11.20 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, and with Port Talbot Railway 0-6-0ST no. 813 in the bay platform with the 11.50 local from Bridgnorth. GWR 3700 Class 4-4-0 no. 3440 “City of Truro” (visiting from the National Railway Museum) leaves Hampton Loade with the 12.10 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. GWR 7800 Class 4-6-0 no. 7812 “Erlestoke Manor” leaves Hampton Loade with the 13.10 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. GWR 3200 “Dukedog” Class 4-4-0 no. 9017 “Earl of Berkeley” (visiting from the Bluebell Railway) leaves Hampton Loade with the 14.10 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. GWR 7800 Class 4-6-0 no. 7802 “Bradley Manor” leaves Hampton Loade with the 15.10 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster.

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]]> Sat Sep 20 2008 Cambrian infrastructure trains, Autumn 2008 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1581904.html Cambrian infrastructure trains, Autumn 2008 Saturday 20 September 2008: Cambrian infrastructure trains, Autumn 2008

37401 passes Yockleton with the 6W90 14.36 Bescot to Ynyslas engineers’ train. 37401 passes Caerhowel, Montgomery, with the 6W90 14.36 Bescot to Ynyslas engineers’ train. 37401 and 37417 at Borth with the 6W94 from Bescot. 37401 and 37417 at Borth with the 6W94 from Bescot. 66159 prepares to draw forward to drop ballast from the 6W92 at Borth. 66112 on the 6W93 with 37401 and 37417 behind it on the 6W94 at Borth. 37417 on the north end of the 6W94 at Borth. 37417 on the north end of the 6W94 at Borth. 37401 on the south end of the 6W94 at Borth. 37401 and 37417 at Borth with the 6W94 from Bescot. 37401 and 37417 at Borth with the 6W94 from Bescot. 37401 and 37417 at Borth with the 6W94 from Bescot. 37401 and 37417 at Borth with the 6W94 from Bescot. 37401 and 37417 at Borth with the 6W94 from Bescot. 37401 and 37417 at Borth with the 6W94 from Bescot. So you can be in no doubt where we are... 37401 and 37417 at Borth with the 6W94 from Bescot. 37401 clags some impressive cloud formation as it ticks over at Borth. 37417 passes Forden with the delayed 06.37 6W92 Crewe Basford Hall to Barmouth ballast train.

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]]> Sat Sep 20 2008 Cambrian "Summer" (?!) Steam 2008 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1551939.html Cambrian "Summer" (?!) Steam 2008 Monday 28 July 2008: Cambrian "Summer" (?!) Steam 2008

Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 passes Frongoch with the 10.05 Machynlleth to Pothmadog “The Cambrian”. With 33207 “Jim Martin” doing most of the work, Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 passes Frongoch with the 10.05 Machynlleth to Pothmadog “The Cambrian”. The 4MT had ingested a tender full of sea water at Pwllheli on Wednesday, which caused it to prime on its return that day. With 33207 “Jim Martin” doing most of the work, Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 passes Frongoch with the 10.05 Machynlleth to Pothmadog “The Cambrian”. The 4MT had ingested a tender full of sea water at Pwllheli on Wednesday, which caused it to prime on its return that day. With 33207 “Jim Martin” doing most of the work, Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 crosses Pont Briwet with the 10.05 Machynlleth to Pothmadog “The Cambrian”. The 4MT had ingested a tender full of sea water at Pwllheli on Wednesday, which caused it to prime on its return that day. 33207 also became the first Class 33 to venture north of Barmouth. At Porthmadog station, 33207 “Jim Martin” sits on the rear of the 10.05 from Machynlleth, having propelled the train there. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 couples up to 33207 “Jim Martin” having arrived at Porthmadog with the 10.05 from Machynlleth. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 couples up to 33207 “Jim Martin” having arrived at Porthmadog with the 10.05 from Machynlleth. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 and 33207 “Jim Martin” leave Barmouth 2h 15m late with the return 14.55 Porthmadog to Machynlleth. The train was two hours late leaving Porthmadog due to flat batteries on 33207. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 runs past the beach at Criccieth with the 10.05 Machynlleth to Pwllheli “The Cambrian”. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 runs past the beach at Criccieth with the 10.05 Machynlleth to Pwllheli “The Cambrian”. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 runs past Criccieth promenade with the 10.05 Machynlleth to Pwllheli “The Cambrian”. Of course, the cloud didn't fail to disappoint by hanigng around, thick and dark. 33207 “Jim Martin” leaves Talerddig loop with the 5Z70 08.51 Machynlleth to Crewe ECS. Standard Class 4MT no. 76079 is on the rear.

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]]> Mon Jul 28 2008 Naming of 67014 at Wellington http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1545347.html On 15th July, 67014 was named "Thomas Telford" (Pontcysyllte Aqueduct) at Wellington station by Class Three from Shifnal County Primary School. The name was suggested by David Barden, who unveiled the nameplate with Andy Hamilton’s assistance. This class, as with the other two, was presented with a replica nameplate to hang in the school. Tuesday 15 July 2008: On 15th July, 67014 was named "Thomas Telford" (Pontcysyllte Aqueduct) at Wellington station by Class Three from Shifnal County Primary School. The name was suggested by David Barden, who unveiled the nameplate with Andy Hamilton_s assistance. This class, as with the other two, was presented with a replica nameplate to hang in the school.

WSMR MD Andy Hamilton talks to Class Three of Shifnal County Primary School prior to their naming 67014. WSMR MD Andy Hamilton talks to Class Three of Shifnal County Primary School prior to their naming 67014. WSMR MD Andy Hamilton talks to Class Three of Shifnal County Primary School prior to their naming 67014. Andy Hamilton and David Barden prepare to unveil the nameplate on 67014. Andy Hamilton and David Barden unveil the nameplate on 67014. Andy Hamilton and David Barden unveil the nameplate on 67014. Andy Hamilton and David Barden unveil the nameplate on 67014. Andy Hamilton and David Barden beside the nameplate on 67014. Class Three of Shifnal County Primary School beside the unveiled nameplate on 67014. Professor Quentin Leiper, former president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, gives a short talk to the class about Thomas Telford. Professor Quentin Leiper, former president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, gives a short talk to the class about Thomas Telford. Professor Quentin Leiper, former president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, gives a short talk to the class about Thomas Telford. Professor Quentin Leiper hands WSMR MD Andy Hamilton an engraved glass figure of Thomas Telford. WSMR MD Andy Hamilton sits with the pupils with the replica nameplate, which was presented to the school. Class Three with their replica nameplate. 67030 on the 1P13 11.10 Wrexham Geneal to Marylebone passes 67014 “Thomas Telford” in the bay platform. Class Three wave to the cameras beside 67014 “Thomas Telford” which they’d recently named. 67014 “Thomas Telford” sits in the bay platform having been named. Close-up of the nameplate on 67014.

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]]> Tue Jul 15 2008 Pathfinder Tours’ “The Snowdonian” http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1544035.html Pathfinder Tours’ “The Snowdonian” Saturday 12 July 2008: Pathfinder Tours_ _The Snowdonian_

55022 “Royal Sots Grey” passes the boatyard at Frongoch with Pathfinder Tours’ 1Z22 05.32 Preston to Pwllheli “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” runs past the beach at Criccieth with Pathfinder Tours’ 1Z22 05.32 Preston to Pwllheli “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” runs past the beach at Criccieth with Pathfinder Tours’ 1Z22 05.32 Preston to Pwllheli “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” runs past Criccieth promenade with Pathfinder Tours’ 1Z22 05.32 Preston to Pwllheli “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” approaches Barmouth with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z55 14.20 Pwllheli to Preston “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” crosses Barmouth bridge with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z55 14.20 Pwllheli to Preston “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” crosses Barmouth bridge with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z55 14.20 Pwllheli to Preston “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” climbs past Friog with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z55 14.20 Pwllheli to Preston “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” climbs past Friog with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z55 14.20 Pwllheli to Preston “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” climbs past Friog with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z55 14.20 Pwllheli to Preston “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” climbs past Friog with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z55 14.20 Pwllheli to Preston “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” storms up Talerddig bank with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z55 14.20 Pwllheli to Preston “The Snowdonian”. 55022 “Royal Sots Grey” storms past Cefn bridge with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z55 14.20 Pwllheli to Preston “The Snowdonian”.

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]]> Sat Jul 12 2008 67013 naming - private collection http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1542333.html 67013 naming - private collection Wednesday 9 July 2008: 67013 naming - private collection

Children from Froncysyllte County Primary School warm themselves up and shelter from the rain in WSMR’s catering office at Wrexham. David Jones and his classmates beside 67013’s nameplate. The adults on the rear row are: Dr Dawn Roberts (Economic Development Manager for Wrexham County Borough Council, and the officer in charge of the bid to gain World Heritage status for the acqueduct), Councillor Pat Jeffares, Councillor Bob Dutton, Andrew Jarvis, and Richard Harper. David Jones and his classmates beside 67013’s nameplate. The children queue up to David Jones at the controls of 67013.

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]]> Wed Jul 9 2008 Naming of 67013 at Wrexham http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1542324.html On 9th July, 67013 was named "Dyfrbont Pontcysyllte" (Pontcysyllte Aqueduct) at Wrexham General station by pupils from Froncysyllte County Primary School. The name was suggested by David Jones, who unveiled the nameplate with Richard Harper’s assistance. The aqueduct features in the school’s logo. The aqueduct is also visible from the WSMR’s route, and is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Status. This class, as with the previous one, was presented with a replica nameplate to hang in the school. Wednesday 9 July 2008: On 9th July, 67013 was named "Dyfrbont Pontcysyllte" (Pontcysyllte Aqueduct) at Wrexham General station by pupils from Froncysyllte County Primary School. The name was suggested by David Jones, who unveiled the nameplate with Richard Harper_s assistance. The aqueduct features in the school_s logo. The aqueduct is also visible from the WSMR_s route, and is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Status. This class, as with the previous one, was presented with a replica nameplate to hang in the school.

67013 in the carriage sidings at Wrexham General. 67013 in the carriage sidings at Wrexham General. The track really does slope to one side like this. 67025 “Western Star” arrives at its destination with the 1J80 06.45 London Marylebone to Wrexham General. 67015 “David J. Lloyd” is the rear locomotive. 67025 “Western Star” arrives at its destination with the 1J80 06.45 London Marylebone to Wrexham General. 67015 “David J. Lloyd” is seen here on the rear of the train. 67025 “Western Star” runs past 67013 at Wrexham General having been looped at Croes Newydd to allow 60091 to emerge from the Shotton line via Platform 3. 67025 and its train then return to Platform 3 to form the 1P13 11.10 to London Marylebone. 67015 “David J. Lloyd” is the rear locomotive. 67015 “David J. Lloyd” runs past 67013 at Wrexham General with the 1P13 11.10 to London Marylebone. 67025 is the rear locomotive. Richard Harper (WSMR’s commercial manager) addresses the invited audience. Andrew Jarvis, Headteacher of Froncysyllte County Primary School addresses the invited audience. David Jones and Richard Harper unveil the nameplate on 67013. Richard Harper congratulates David Jones for having suggested the name “Dyfrbont Pontcysyllte”. On the right are councillors Bob Dutton and Pat Jeffares. Councillor Bob Dutton, Deputy Leader of Wrexham County Borough Council, addresses the invited audience. Councillor Pat Jeffares, Councillor Bob Dutton, pupils from Froncysyllte County Primary School, Richard Harper, and Andrew Jarvis with the replica nameplate which was presented to the school. The replica nameplate in front of 67013. Close-up of nameplate on 67013.

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]]> Wed Jul 9 2008 Naming of 67012 at Shrewsbury http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1538692.html On 3rd July, 67012 was named "A Shropshire Lad" at Shrewsbury station by Class Three of Clee Hill County Primary School. The name was chosen by Hayden Edwards, who was helped in unveiling the nameplate by Kyle Dempsey. The school’s motto reads “From Clee to Heaven the beacon burns,” the first line of A. E. Housman’s “A Shropshire Lad.” The Clee Hills are also Housman’s “Blue Remembered Hills”. Class Three also have a day out on WSMR’s trains to look forward to. Thursday 3 July 2008: On 3rd July, 67012 was named "A Shropshire Lad" at Shrewsbury station by Class Three of Clee Hill County Primary School. The name was chosen by Hayden Edwards, who was helped in unveiling the nameplate by Kyle Dempsey. The school_s motto reads _From Clee to Heaven the beacon burns,_ the first line of A. E. Housman_s _A Shropshire Lad._ The Clee Hills are also Housman_s _Blue Remembered Hills_. Class Three also have a day out on WSMR_s trains to look forward to.

67012 sits in bay platform 6 at Shrewsbury prior to its naming. 67012 sits in bay platform 6 at Shrewsbury prior to its naming. It looks like the loco almost got named by the wind on its way to Shrewsbury. Andy Hamilton, MD of WSMR addresses the assembled audience. Marjorie Hammond, Headteacher of Clee Hill County Primary School, gives a short speech. Marjorie Hammond, Headteacher of Clee Hill County Primary School, gives a short speech. Clee Hill County Councillor Major Adrian Coles gives a short speech. Kyle Dempsey and Hayden Edwards from Class Three of Clee Hill County Primary School unveil the nameplate “A Shropshire Lad” on the side of 67012. Class Three of Clee Hill County Primary School beside 67012. Hayden Edwards and Kyle Dempsey are holding a copy of A E Housman’s “A Shropshire Lad”. Hayden Edwards and Andy Hamilton beside 67012. Close-up of the nameplate on 67012.

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]]> Thu Jul 3 2008 Severn Valley Railway Royal Train Visit http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1526121.html Severn Valley Railway Royal Train Visit Tuesday 10 June 2008: Severn Valley Railway Royal Train Visit

GWR 7800 “Manor” Class 4-6-0 no. 7812 “Erlestoke Manor” runs off Victoria Bridge with the 14.03 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. GWR 7800 “Manor” Class no. 7802 “Bradley Manor” crosses Victoria Bridge with the 13.40 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. With HRH the Prince of Wales on the footplate, and probably with his hand on the regulator, GWR 6000 Class 4-6-0 no. 6024 “King Edward I” crosses what’s known to him as great-great-great-grandma’s bridge (but to us lesser mortals as Victoria bridge) with the Royal Train. This was the first visit of the Royal Train to the Severn Valley Railway, and the first time it had been steam-hauled on any preserved railway. It was also the first visit by Prince Charles to the line, which was postponed from last year due to the devastating floods. He and the Duchess of Cornwall carried out engagements at Kidderminster, Bewdley and Bridgnorth stations. GWR 6000 Class 4-6-0 no. 6024 “King Edward I” passes Hay bridge with the Royal Train. This was the first visit of the Royal Train to the Severn Valley Railway, and the first time it had been steam-hauled on any preserved railway. It was also the first visit by HRH the Prince of Wales to the line, which was postponed from last year due to the devastating floods. 67005 “Queen’s Messenger” and 67006 “Royal Sovereign” descend Eardington bank with the Royal Train’s return from Bridgnorth to London. This was the first visit of the Royal Train to the Severn Valley Railway, and the first time it had been steam-hauled on any preserved railway. It was also the first visit by HRH the Prince of Wales to the line, which was postponed from last year due to the devastating floods.

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]]> Tue Jun 10 2008 Kingfisher Tours’ “The Welsh Mountaineer” http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1520238.html Kingfisher Tours’ “The Welsh Mountaineer” Saturday 31 May 2008: Kingfisher Tours_ _The Welsh Mountaineer_

With the summit of Moel Siabod sadly in shadow, 37417 “Richard Trevithick” and 37401 approach Blaenau Tunnel with Kingfisher Railtours’ “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z37 05.50 Peterborough to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Photo taken by Geoff Griffiths on my behalf on the other side of the fence. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” sit at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with and run round Kingfisher Railtours’ “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z37 05.50 Peterborough to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Photo taken by Bushcutter as I couldn't be bothered to try to climb up the pillar he was sat on. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” sit at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with and run round Kingfisher Railtours’ “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z37 05.50 Peterborough to Blaenau Ffestiniog. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” sit at Blaenau Ffestiniog having arrived with and run round Kingfisher Railtours’ “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z37 05.50 Peterborough to Blaenau Ffestiniog. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” leave Blaenau Ffestiniog with Kingfisher Railtours’ return “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z74 16.15 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Grantham. Other photographers can be seen perched on the remains of the viaduct that once connected the Oakley Quarry to to the Glan y Don slate tip. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” approach Blaenau Tunnel with Kingfisher Railtours’ return “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z74 16.15 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Grantham. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” approach Blaenau Tunnel with Kingfisher Railtours’ return “The Welsh Mountaineer” 1Z74 16.15 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Grantham.

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]]> Sat May 31 2008 Pathfinder Tours’ “The Cambrian Coaster” http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1517730.html Pathfinder Tours’ “The Cambrian Coaster” Monday 26 May 2008: Pathfinder Tours_ _The Cambrian Coaster_

37417 Richard Trevithick” passes Llangelynnin with Pathfinder Tours’ 1Z60 04.30 Swindon to Pwllheli “The Cambrian Coaster”. Yes, it's a locomotive. OK, a road locomotive. An Aveling and Porter road roller to be precise, belonging to Arthog Steam. She stopped here to raise a bit more steam prior to going Once more, steam over Friog, but not over the railway this time! 37417 “Richard Trevithick” crosses the Caletwr stream near Llwyngwril with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”. Downpour #1. 37401 slogs up the Talerddig incline with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”. 37417 “Richard Trevithick” was not under power due to problems with the multi-working systems. The train slid to a stand a few hundred yards farther on from this point. A driver then went into the cab of 417 and drove it instead of using the multi-working equipment. Downpour #2. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” approach Carno with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”. Andrew Bannister can be seen driving along the A470, keeping pace with the train. Downpour #3. 37401 and 37417 “Richard Trevithick” pass Cefn bridge, Buttington with Pathfinder Tours’ return 1Z62 14.20 Pwllheli to Swindon “The Cambrian Coaster”.

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]]> Mon May 26 2008 Llangollen Railway Railcar Gala 2008 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1513096.html Llangollen Railway Railcar Gala 2008 Sunday 18 May 2008: Llangollen Railway Railcar Gala 2008

1954 or 2008? Visiting from the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, former test-car Derby Lightweight no. M79900 “Iris” pauses in the sun at Llangollen station before departing with the 09.30 to Carrog. All forms of these original Derby Lightweights are my favourite of all first-generation DMU types. Visiting from the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, former test-car Derby Lightweight no. M79900 “Iris” pauses in the sun at Llangollen station before departing with the 09.30 to Carrog. Derby Lightweight no. M79900 “Iris” leaves Llangollen with the 09.30 to Carrog. Derby Lightweight no. M79900 “Iris” leaves Llangollen with the 09.30 to Carrog. Derby Lightweight no. M79900 “Iris” leaves Deeside Halt with the 10.05 Carrog to Llangollen. Immaculately restored Wickham Class 109 no.s E50416+E56171 roll into Carrog with the 10.30 from Llangollen. Wickham Class 109 no.s E50416+E56171 at Carrog having arrived with the 10.30 from Llangollen. Interior of DTC Wickham Class 109 E56171 at Carrog. View from DTC Wickham Class 109 E56171 as it heads towards Llangollen with the 11.15 Carrog to Llangollen. Glyndyfrdwy station seen from Derby Lightweight no. M79900 on the 12.40 Carrog to Llangollen. Class 127 Derby suburban no. M51618 crosses the level crossing at Glyndyfrdwy, seen from Derby Lightweight no. M79900 on the 12.40 Carrog to Llangollen. GWR autocoach no. 178, GWR 6400 Class 0-6-0PT no. 6430, and another autocoach no. 163 at Llangollen Goods Junction on the 13.00 Llangollen to Carrog, photographed from Derby Lightweight no. M79900 on the 12.40 Carrog to Llangollen. The driver gives the remote-control regulator a shove on GWR autocoach no. 163 as it leaves Carrog on the 14.00 to Llangollen. GWR 6400 Class 0-6-0PT no. 6430 propels the 14.00 Carrog to Llangollen, photographed from autocoach no. 163. Clang clang! The driver seems to be running out of limbs as he operates the exterior bell on GWR autocoach no. 163 on the 14.00 Carrog to Llangollen, while closing the regulator with his left hand and controlling the vacuum brake with his right hand. Derby Lightweight no. M79900 and Wickham Class 109 no.s E50416+E56171 arrive at Llangollen with the 14.40 from Carrog. Wickham Class 109 no.s E56171+E50416 depart Llangollen with the 15.25 to Carrog. Derby Lightweight no. M79900 was uncoupled here. Derby Lightweight no. M79900 left at Llangollen prior to working the 16.50 to Carrog. Less than a minute later, the sun came out! Derby Lightweight no. M79900 storms out of Berwyn Halt with the 16.50 Llangollen to Carrog.

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]]> Sun May 18 2008 Naming of 67015 at Gobowen http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1511639.html On 16th May, 67015 was named "David J. Lloyd" at Gobowen station. Prior to that, a sculpture was unveiled outside the station in memory of David Lloyd, former councillor, mayor, schoolteacher, and founding chairman of the Shrewsbury to Chester Rail Users' Association, and who reopened the ticket office at Gobowen station. He sadly died in September 2006, and was a vanguard of community rail partnerships before the term became fashionable. The naming and the unveiling of the sculpture took place on the first day of ACoRP's Community Rail Weekend. Friday 16 May 2008: On 16th May, 67015 was named "David J. Lloyd" at Gobowen station. Prior to that, a sculpture was unveiled outside the station in memory of David Lloyd, former councillor, mayor, schoolteacher, and founding chairman of the Shrewsbury to Chester Rail Users' Association, and who reopened the ticket office at Gobowen station. He sadly died in September 2006, and was a vanguard of community rail partnerships before the term became fashionable. The naming and the unveiling of the sculpture took place on the first day of ACoRP's Community Rail Weekend.

67015 sat in the bay platform at Gobowen. 67025 and 67012 on the rear on the 1P13 11.10 Wrexham to Marylebone pass 67015 at Gobowen. 67015 and Routemaster RM2059 ALM59B share the yard at Gobowen. 67015 at the bay platform at Gobowen. A modified image to replace the covered up nameplate with an image of the real thing. 67015 at the bay platform at Gobowen. 67015 and Routemaster RM2059 ALM59B share the yard at Gobowen. 67015 and Routemaster RM2059 ALM59B share the yard at Gobowen. 67015 and Routemaster RM2059 ALM59B share the yard at Gobowen. No farther, else it'll fall through the coal drops! Sheila Dee, Community Rail Officer for Chester-Shrewsbury Rail Partnership, at the unveiling of the public artwork in memory of David Lloyd at Gobowen. County Councillor Mansel Williams, and chair of the Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust, at the unveiling of the public artwork in memory of David Lloyd at Gobowen. Sheila Dee, Community Rail Officer for Chester-Shrewsbury Rail Partnership, and County Councillor Mansel Williams at the unveiling of the public artwork in memory of David Lloyd at Gobowen. North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson at the unveiling of the public artwork in memory of David Lloyd at Gobowen. David Lloyd's widow, Emma Lloyd, cuts the ribbon witn Owen Paterson's assistance to unveil the public artwork in memory her late husband. Malcolm Kimber of Severn-Dee Travel at the unveiling of the public artwork in memory of David Lloyd at Gobowen. A professionally-produced tribute to David Lloyd. Malcolm Kimber of Severn-Dee Travel presenting a copy of a tribute to David Lloyd to his widow, Emma Lloyd. Bouquets being given to Emma Lloyd and Ceinwen Lloyd. Andy Hamilton, MD of WSMR, at the naming ceremony of 67015. Ceinwen Lloyd, David Lloyd's daughter, at the naming ceremony of 67015. Ceinwen Lloyd, David Lloyd's daughter, at the naming ceremony of 67015. Ceinwen Lloyd unveils the nameplate of her father on the side of 67015. Ceinwen Lloyd unveils the nameplate of her father on the side of 67015. Ceinwen Lloyd, Emma Lloyd, Andy Hamilton (MD of WSMR), Richard Harper (WSMR's commercial manager, behind Andy Hamilton), Owen Paterson (North Shropshire MP), Betty Gull (Mayor of Oswestry Borough), and Councillor Brian Gillow, chair of Shropshire County Council. The public sculpture erected in memory of David Lloyd. Close-up of the nameplate on 67015. A professionally-produced tribute to David Lloyd. The public sculpture erected in memory of David Lloyd. The crew of 67015 look down the Oswestry branch. Caption amended as the previous one was misunderstood. 67015 “David J. Lloyd” departs Gobowen for Warrington Arpley after its naming. 67015 “David J. Lloyd” departs Gobowen for Warrington Arpley after its naming.

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]]> Fri May 16 2008 Compass Tours’ “Cambrian Coast Explorer” http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1505583.html Compass Tours’ “Cambrian Coast Explorer” Monday 5 May 2008: Compass Tours_ _Cambrian Coast Explorer_

40145 “East Lancashire Railway” passes Glandyfi on Compass Tours’ 1Z57 06.30 Barrow-in-Furness to Aberystwyth “Cambrian Coast Explorer”. Being I was already perched on top of the stepladder trying to see if 40145 was going to be running round its stock, I thought I might as well take a kettle shot. Vale of Rheidol No. 9 “Prince of Wales” leaves Aberystwyth with the 14.00 to Devil’s Bridge. 40145 “East Lancashire Railway” runs round the stock having arrived with Compass Tours’ 1Z57 06.30 Barrow-in-Furness to Aberystwyth “Cambrian Coast Explorer”, and runs to Machynlleth to be refuelled. 40145 “East Lancashire Railway” passes Borth on Compass Tours’ delayed return 1Z58 16.10 Aberystwyth to Barrow-in-Furness “Cambrian Coast Explorer”. It left Aberystwyth at 16.44. 40145 “East Lancashire Railway” passes Borth on Compass Tours’ delayed return 1Z58 16.10 Aberystwyth to Barrow-in-Furness “Cambrian Coast Explorer”. It left Aberystwyth at 16.44. 40145 “East Lancashire Railway” passes Carno on Compass Tours’ delayed return 1Z58 16.10 Aberystwyth to Barrow-in-Furness “Cambrian Coast Explorer”. Oh, if only the sun had been out! 40145 “East Lancashire Railway” passes Caerhowel on Compass Tours’ delayed return 1Z58 16.10 Aberystwyth to Barrow-in-Furness “Cambrian Coast Explorer”.

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]]> Mon May 5 2008 Cambrian engineering works, April 2008 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1497427.html Cambrian engineering works, April 2008 Monday 21 April 2008: Cambrian engineering works, April 2008

66091 passes Glanhafren with the 6W91 ballast train from Bescot. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” was dead on rear. 66091 passes Glanhafren with the 6W91 ballast train from Bescot. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” was dead on rear. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” is dead on rear of the 6W91 ballast train from Bescot, with 66091 providing traction on the front, as it passes Glanhafren. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” inches down Fron bank as excavators empty the ballast from the 6W91 from Bescot, with 66091 providing traction on the front. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” inches down Fron bank as excavators empty the ballast from the 6W91 from Bescot, with 66091 providing traction on the front. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” inches down Fron bank as excavators empty the ballast from the 6W91 from Bescot, with 66091 providing traction on the front. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” inches down Fron bank as excavators empty the ballast from the 6W91 from Bescot, with 66091 providing traction on the front. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” sits on Fron bank as excavators empty the ballast from the 6W91 from Bescot, with 66091 providing traction on the front. 66091 at the front of the 6W91 ballast train from Bescot, with 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” dead on rear. 66091 at the front of the 6W91 ballast train from Bescot, with 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” dead on rear. Start-up (the first of four attempts) of 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo”. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” sits dead on Fron bank. Skittles time with 60042. Skittles time with 60042. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo”gets propelled by 66091 back to Welshpool, after the 60 was declared a failure. 66091 propels the 6W91 back to Welshpool station, after 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo” was declared a failure. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo”gets propelled by 66091 iinto Welshpool station, after the 60 was declared a failure. 60042 “The Hundred of Hoo”gets propelled by 66091 iinto Welshpool station, after the 60 was declared a failure. 66102 sits at Derwenlas with the 6W83 ballast train from Bescot, and is awaiting to be called forwards to Dovey Junction. A general view of the entire worksite at Dovey Junction. 66106 sits at Dovey Junction as ballast is tipped out of the 6W81. A close up of 66106 at Dovey Junction as ballast is tipped out of the 6W81. A general view of the entire worksite at Dovey Junction. 66106 sits at Dovey Junction as ballast is tipped out of the 6W81. A close up of 66106 at Dovey Junction as ballast is tipped out of the 6W81. The extended Aberystwyth platform at Dovey Junction. 66112 sits at Derwenlas with the 6W83 ballast train from Bescot, and is awaiting to be called forwards to Dovey Junction. The 90mph point at the end of the dual-track section from Welshpool. The new track at Cilcewydd. On the other side of this road bridge, the track needs to be slewed to make room for the 2nd track, which will run over the separate box girder bridge seen here. 8' gauge anyone? The right hand rail is roughly in the right place for where it'll be re-laid. Taken from a foot crossing, looking south to Glanhafren. These two culverts seen here will need to be built over as it doesn't seem there's enough clerance for two lines at present. The 2nd Class 60 to ever visit the line, 60055 “Charles Babbage” arrives at Welshpool with the 6W92 ballast train from Bescot. 66093 is on the rear. Cilcewydd mill like you've probably never seen it before. Not bad considering it was absolutely pitch blakc all around, and I had nothing to autofocus on. 60055 “Charles Babbage” prepares to drop its ballast at Glanhafren from the 6W92 ballast train from Bescot. 66093 is on the rear. 60055 “Charles Babbage” and its HQA autoballasters pass Cilcewydd mill with the 6W92 ballast train from Bescot. 66093 is on the rear. 66093 sits at Cilcewydd with the 6W92 ballast train to return to Bescot. 60055 Charles Babbage is on the rear. EWS's experiments to replace the EMD 12N-710G3B-EC engine with an Alco power unit didn't go quite as planned, and won't be rolled out to the rest of the fleet. 66112 makes a contribution to global warming as it slgos up Breidden bank with the 6W83 Dovey Junction to Bescot. What a healthy Class 66 should look like: 66102 slgos up Breidden bank with the 6W82 Dovey Junction to Bescot. 66106 descends Fron bank with the 6W80 Dovey Junction to Bescot. 66105 can be glimpsed at the rear of the train. 66105 TnT with 66106 descend Fron bank with the 6W80 Dovey Junction to Bescot.

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]]> Mon Apr 21 2008 Wrexham, Shropshire, and Marylebone Railway Company http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1462122.html Wrexham, Shropshire, and Marylebone Railway Company Tuesday 12 February 2008: Wrexham, Shropshire, and Marylebone Railway Company

67029 “Royal Diamond” passes West Felton on the 0Z13 11.10 Wrexham General to Wolverhampton on the first day of the route learning trips for the new WSMR service. 67029 “Royal Diamond” crosses the Montgomery Canal at Queen’s Head on the 0Z10 12.55 Wolverhampton to Crewe on the first day of the route learning trips for the new WSMR service. With DVT 82146 at the front, 67029 “Royal Diamond” passes West Felton on the 5Z13 11.10 Wrexham General to Wolverhampton (running as far as Shrewsbury) on WSMR driver training duties. With DVT 82146 at the front, 67029 “Royal Diamond” passes West Felton on the 5Z13 11.10 Wrexham General to Wolverhampton on WSMR driver training duties. The face of things to come. “Silver Fox” 67015 approaches Cefn viaduct on the 5Z07 09.25 Wolverhampton to Wrexham crew training run, on its first day on WSMR service in the new livery. “Silver Fox” 67015 propels the 5Z13 11.10 Wrexham to Wolverhampton crew training run past West Felton, on its first day on WSMR service in the new livery. “Silver foxes” 67013 TnT with 67015 climbs out of Shrewsbury with the 1J82 13.37 Marylebone to Wrexham General “shadow” service. Running through a patch of relative brightness in the overall gloom, 82301 – propelled by 67015 “David J. Lloyd” – passes West Felton with the 09.35 Crewe to Crewe driver trainer. 67014 “Thomas Telford” with 67019 DPR passes Weston Rhyn with the 1P33 15.10 Wrexham to Marylebone. My first decent shot so far of one of their DVTs. 82301 passes Walcot with the 1J80 06.45 Marylebone to Wrexham WSMR service, propelled by 67015 “David J. Lloyd”. In complete WSMR livery, DVT 82305, Buffet/First 10208, Standard open 12145, Standard open 12127, and 67010 approach Gobowen on the 2nd run of the day, the 5Z02 12.00 Crewe to Crewe crew trainer. In complete WSMR livery, DVT 82305, Buffet/First 10208, Standard open 12145, Standard open 12127, and 67010 pass West Felton on the 2nd run of the day, the 5Z02 12.00 Crewe to Crewe crew trainer.

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]]> Tue Feb 12 2008 4Z07 ultrasonic track inspection train http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1451665.html Big up to the driver for stopping the train at the "right" places for us to have some usable light. Saturday 2 February 2008: Big up to the driver for stopping the train at the "right" places for us to have some usable light.

31190 sits at Aberystwyth having arrived T'n'T with 31106 “Spalding Town” on the 4Z07 18.14 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth ultrasonic track inspection train. 31106 “Spalding Town” sits at Aberystwyth having arrived T'n'T with 31190 on the 4Z07 18.14 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth ultrasonic track inspection train. 31190 pauses at Machynlleth T'n'T with 31106 “Spalding Town” while returning to Derby RTC with the 4Z07 18.14 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth ultrasonic track inspection train. 31106 “Spalding Town” pauses at Machynlleth T'n'T with 31190 while returning to Derby RTC with the 4Z07 18.14 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth ultrasonic track inspection train. 31190 pauses at Newtown T'n'T with 31106 “Spalding Town” while returning to Derby RTC with the 4Z07 18.14 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth ultrasonic track inspection train.

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