Rail photographs by Richard W. Jones http://railphotos.demeseo.com/ 52 rows en-gb 60 Llangollen Railway 1960s Gala July 2010/Llanstock http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1878195.html Llangollen Railway 1960s Gala July 2010/Llanstock Saturday 31 July 2010: Llangollen Railway 1960s Gala July 2010/Llanstock

D5310 leaves Glyndyfrdwy on the 10.25 Carrog to Llangollen. On its first run since its restorationa nd repainting, D6940 pilots BR Standard 4MT 2-6-4T No. 80072 past Garthydwr on the 11.00 Llangollen to Carrog. D5310 sits beside the Wickham Class 109 at Llangollen. Green and green. D5310 sits beside the Wickham Class 109 at Llangollen. D5310 sits beside the Wickham Class 109 at Llangollen. D5310 prepares to leave Llangollen on the 12.30 to Carrog. Resident DJ Tez mixing da toonz. D5310 leaves Glyndyfrdwy on the 13.42 Carrog to Llangollen. D6940 approaches Glyndyfrdwy on the 14.00 Llangollen to Carrog. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 44806 leaves Berwyn station on the 16.30 Llangollen to Carrog. D6940 leaves Berwyn station on the 17.00 Llangollen to Carrog. D6940 at Llangollen having arrived with the 18.12 from Carrog. Bryn in D6940. Speaks for itself. He likes that machine! LDG seminar shot in front of D6940. Tez doing his Austin Powers impression, and impressivlely multi-tasking! D6940 passes Garthydwr with the 09.00 Llangollen to Carrog freight. BR Standard 4MT 2-6-4T No. 80072 pilots D5310 past Garthydwr on the 09.30 Llangollen to Carrog. Get back in, Terry! D6940 passes Garthydwr on the 09.45 Carrog to Llangollen freight. D5310 pilots LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 44806 away from Glyndyfrdwy on the 11.12 Carrog to Llangollen. D6940 passes Garthydwr with the 12.00 Llangollen to Carrog freight. D5310 approaches Garthydwr on the 13.00 Carrog to Llangollen. D6940 passes Garthydwr on the 13.12 Carrog to Llangollen freight. LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 44806 leaves Berwyn station on the 14.00 Llangollen to Carrog. Great Western Railway 5600 Class 0-6-2T no. 5643 passes Berwyn station on the 15.00 Llangollen to Carrog freight. A pure fluke! As HDJ 753 1958 AEC Regent V/Weymann St Helens Corporation153 passes on the A5, D6940 arrives at Berwyn station on the 15.30 Llangollen to Carrog.D6940 leaves Berwyn station with the 15.30 Llangollen to Carrog. D6940 leaves Berwyn station with the 15.30 Llangollen to Carrog. D5310 piloting LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 no. 44806 leave Berwyn station on the 16.45 Llangollen to Carrog.

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]]> Sat Jul 31 2010 Cambrian Summer Steam, 2010 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1874972.html Cambrian Summer Steam, 2010 Friday 23 July 2010: Cambrian Summer Steam, 2010

Until a couple of minutes before the train passed, this scene was bathed in glorious sunshine for quite some time. Naturally, the sun decided to hide at the wrong moment! LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 44871 approaches Cilcewydd with the 5Z69 10.35 Carnforth to Machynlleth, prior to starting the Cambrian summer steam season the following Monday. 33207 “Jim Martin” is the standby diesel loco on the rear of the train. It's taken three years to get a good photograph of this train at this location, and I think it was worth the disappointment of previous years. LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 44871 climbs to Talerddig summit with the 5Z69 10.35 Carnforth to Machynlleth, prior to starting the Cambrian summer steam season the following Monday. 33207 “Jim Martin” is the standby diesel loco on the rear of the train. 33207 “Jim Martin” draws the 5Z69 10.35 Carnforth to Machynlleth into the tank sidings at Machynlleth, prior to starting the Cambrian summer steam season the following Monday. LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 44871 is seen here on the rear of the train. LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 44871 passes Picnic Island with WCRC's 1J77 “The Cambrian” 10.05 Machynlleth to Pwllheli. LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 44871 crosses Pont Briwet with WCRC's 1J77 “The Cambrian” 10.05 Machynlleth to Pwllheli. LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 44871 crosses Barmouth bridge with WCRC's 1J77 “The Cambrian” 10.05 Machynlleth to Pwllheli. LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 44871 crosses Barmouth bridge with WCRC's 1J77 “The Cambrian” 10.05 Machynlleth to Pwllheli. LMS Class 5MT no. 44871 runs past the beach at Criccieth with WCRC's 1J77 “The Cambrian” 10.05 Machynlleth to Pwllheli. LMS Class 5MT no. 44871 runs past the beach at Criccieth with WCRC's 1J77 “The Cambrian” 10.05 Machynlleth to Pwllheli. LMS Class 5MT no. 44871 runs past the promenade at Criccieth with WCRC's 1J77 “The Cambrian” 10.05 Machynlleth to Pwllheli. LMS Class 5MT no. 44871 runs past the promenade at Criccieth with WCRC's 1J77 “The Cambrian” 10.05 Machynlleth to Pwllheli. LMS Class 5MT no. 44871 crosses Pont Briwet with WCRC's 1J78 “The Cambrian” 14.15 Pwllheli to Machynlleth. With LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 44871 on the rear, 33207 “Jim Martin” heads up the Dovey Valley on the delayed 08.51 5Z71 Machynlleth to Crewe. 33207 continued towards Carnforth with the coaching stock while 44871 ran to York for the Scarborough Spa Express. With LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 44871 on the rear, 33207 “Jim Martin” heads past Cefn bridge on the delayed 08.51 5Z71 Machynlleth to Crewe. 33207 continued towards Carnforth with the coaching stock while 44871 ran to York for the Scarborough Spa Express.

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]]> Fri Jul 23 2010 ERTMS tests, July 2010 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1874115.html ERTMS tests, July 2010 Monday 19 July 2010: ERTMS tests, July 2010

66107 approaches Welshpool with the 6P52 13.55 Toton to Aberystwyth with 14 Network Rail MRA wagons filled with ballast for ERTMS during the week with 97303 and 97304. 97303 sits at Machynlleth prior to returning to Aberystwyth with five loaded MRA ballast wagons for ERTMS tests. Little to do with the ERTMS tests, but it may as well go in here anyway as it could be the radio survey train. 31106 passes Cefn Bridge on the Shrewsbury leg of the 1Q18 Serco test train, with 97301 assisting on the rear. 66107 passes Cefn Bridge, Buttington on the 6P53 Aberystwyth to Toton with 10 Network Rail MRA wagons filled with ballast which were used for ERTMS during the week with 97303 and 97304.

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]]> Mon Jul 19 2010 Pathfinder Tours’ “The Powys Chugger” http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1857148.html Pathfinder Tours’ “The Powys Chugger” Saturday 5 June 2010: Pathfinder Tours_ _The Powys Chugger_

37423 “Spirit of the Lakes” and 37607 pass Cilcewydd mill on Pathfinder Tours’ 1Z59 07.12 Bristol Temple Meads to Newtown “The Powys Chugger”. 37607 and 37423 “Spirit of the Lakes” drift down Fron bank past Cilcewydd on the return Pathfinder Tours’ 1Z97 16.15 Newtown to Bristol Temple Meads “The Powys Chugger”. 37607 and 37423 “Spirit of the Lakes” climb past Cefn bridge on the return Pathfinder Tours’ 1Z97 16.15 Newtown to Bristol Temple Meads “The Powys Chugger”.

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]]> Sat Jun 5 2010 Spitfire Railtours’ “The Prisoner” http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1854573.html The first time a double-headed Class 37 passenger train has worked up the Coast, and across Barmouth Bridge, since the end of the Summer Saturdays in 1989, and the weather just had to be atrocious, didn't it? Saturday 29 May 2010: The first time a double-headed Class 37 passenger train has worked up the Coast, and across Barmouth Bridge, since the end of the Summer Saturdays in 1989, and the weather just had to be atrocious, didn't it?

37069 and 37218 drift downhill from Talerddig with Spitfire Railtours’ 1Z25 07.07 Preston to Pwllheli “The Prisoner”. 37069 and 37218 pass Llanystumdwy with Spitfire Railtours’ 1Z25 07.07 Preston to Pwllheli “The Prisoner”. 37069 and 37218 cross the River Artro at Pensarn with the return Spitfire Railtours’ 1Z26 16.15 Pwllheli to Preston “The Prisoner”. 37069 and 37218 drift down Fron Bank at Cilcewydd with the return Spitfire Railtours’ 1Z26 16.15 Pwllheli to Preston “The Prisoner”.

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]]> Sat May 29 2010 Llangollen Railway Corwen & Patriot Steam Gala http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1841223.html Llangollen Railway Corwen & Patriot Steam Gala Saturday 24 April 2010: Llangollen Railway Corwen & Patriot Steam Gala

BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T no. 80072 passes Garthydwr with the 08.00 Llangollen to Carrog at the Llangollen Railway’s Corwen & Patriot Steam Gala. GWR 5600 Class no. 5643 passes Garthydwr with the 13.00 Carrog to Llangollen freight at the Llangollen Railway’s Corwen & Patriot Steam Gala. BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T no. 80072 and LMS Stanier Mogul 2-6-0 no. 42968 pass Garthydwr with the 13.05 Llangollen to Carrog at the Llangollen Railway’s Corwen & Patriot Steam Gala.

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]]> Sat Apr 24 2010 WCRC charter, Wakefield to Aberystwyth http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1840611.html WCRC charter, Wakefield to Aberystwyth Thursday 22 April 2010: WCRC charter, Wakefield to Aberystwyth

LMS Stanier Class 8F 2-8-0 no. 48151 “Gauge O Guild” climbs out of Bow Street on the 1Z56 08.45 Wakefield to Aberystwyth private charter. The fire service extinguishing one of 48151's little fires. LMS Stanier Class 8F 2-8-0 no. 48151 “Gauge O Guild” passes Borth golf course on the return 1Z57 16.02 Aberystwyth to Wakefield private charter. LMS Stanier Class 8F 2-8-0 no. 48151 “Gauge O Guild” climbs up Talerddig bank past Dolfach on the 1Z57 16.02 Aberystwyth to Wakefield private charter. LMS Stanier Class 8F 2-8-0 no. 48151 “Gauge O Guild” drifts down Fron bank past Cilcewydd on the 1Z57 16.02 Aberystwyth to Wakefield private charter.

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]]> Thu Apr 22 2010 Abererch track renewal March 2010 http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1830654.html Abererch track renewal March 2010 Sunday 28 March 2010: Abererch track renewal March 2010

37608 leaves Welshpool on the 6W35 07.21 Crewe Basford Hall to Pwllheli ballast train. 37608 sits at Abererch having arrived with the 6W35 07.21 Crewe Basford Hall to Pwllheli ballast train. 37608 prepares to enter the worksite at Abererch with the 6W35 07.21 Crewe Basford Hall to Pwllheli ballast train. 37608 prepares to drop ballast at the worksite at Abererch with the 6W35 07.21 Crewe Basford Hall to Pwllheli ballast train. 37608 inches over the newly-laid track at Abererch with the 6W35 07.21 Crewe Basford Hall to Pwllheli ballast train. 37608 inches over the newly-laid track at Abererch with the 6W35 07.21 Crewe Basford Hall to Pwllheli ballast train.

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]]> Sun Mar 28 2010 Whiteball and West Somerset Railway spring steam gala http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1828657.html Whiteball and West Somerset Railway spring steam gala Saturday 20 March 2010: Whiteball and West Somerset Railway spring steam gala

LNER A4 Class 4-6-2 no. 60019 “Bittern” powers up towards Whiteball tunnel in dreadful weather on Railway Touring Company’s 1Z46 07.00 Poole to Kingswear “The Dartmouth Express”. (Ilford HP5 Plus version.) LNER A4 Class 4-6-2 no. 60019 “Bittern” powers up towards Whiteball tunnel in dreadful weather on Railway Touring Company’s 1Z46 07.00 Poole to Kingswear “The Dartmouth Express”. BR Class 4MT 2-6-4T no. 80104 climbs towards the summit at Crowcombe Heathfield with the 11.00 Bishop’s Lydeard to Minehead. BR 8P 4-6-2 no. 71000 “Duke of Gloucester” climbs towards the summit at Crowcombe Heathfield with the 12.00 Bishop’s Lydeard to Minehead. Bulleid “West Country” Pacific 4-6-2 no. 34046 “Braunton” crosses Ker Moor as it approaches Blue Anchor station with the 16.00 Minehead to Bishop’s Lydeard. BR Class 9F no. 92203 “Black Prince” crosses Ker Moor having left Blue Anchor station on the 15.00 Bishop’s Lydeard to Minehead.

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]]> Sat Mar 20 2010 97303 + 97304, Barmouth Bridge http://railphotos.demeseo.com/c1826165.html 97303 + 97304, Barmouth Bridge Tuesday 16 March 2010: 97303 + 97304, Barmouth Bridge

97303 and 97304 “John Tiley” christen the new harbour bridge at Barmouth - installed on Sunday 13th March - on the 0Z97 15.15 Porthmadog to Shrewsbury, becoming the first locos to cross this bridge. 97303 and 97304 “John Tiley” cross the causeway at Barmouth on the 0Z97 15.15 Porthmadog to Shrewsbury. 97303 and 97304 “John Tiley” approach Barmouth bridge on the 0Z97 15.15 Porthmadog to Shrewsbury. 97303 and 97304 “John Tiley” approach Barmouth bridge on the 0Z97 15.15 Porthmadog to Shrewsbury. 97303 and 97304 “John Tiley” double head across Barmouth bridge on the 0Z97 15.15 Porthmadog to Shrewsbury. 97303 and 97304 “John Tiley” double head across Barmouth bridge on the 0Z97 15.15 Porthmadog to Shrewsbury. 97303 and 97304 “John Tiley” double head across Barmouth bridge on the 0Z97 15.15 Porthmadog to Shrewsbury. 97303 and 97304 “John Tiley” double head across Barmouth bridge on the 0Z97 15.15 Porthmadog to Shrewsbury.

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]]> Tue Mar 16 2010 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 “John Tiley” 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 “John Tiley” 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 “John Tiley” pass Trewern on the 1Z12 11.57 Sutton Bridge Junction to Machynlleth. 97303 and 97304 “John Tiley” 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. And a faded 1930s Kodachrome view of Barmouth bridge. A better Kodachrome II look. 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. A faded Kodachrome II of D5401 passing Garthydwr on a freight train. Seems that 246 had visited the Llangollen way back in the 60s... A faded Kodachrome of 6100. A faded Kodachrome II of D5310 arriving with a passenger train.

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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 Tiley” 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 Tiley” 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 Tiley” 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 Tiley” pass Forden on a crew training journey from Shrewsbury Abbey Foregate to Aberystwyth and return 97304 “John Tiley” 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. Oh, if only it had left Shrewsbury on time, and thus crossing the unit at Newtown instead of Welshpool. Literally only a few minutes after the sun had set, 97304 “John Tiley” TnT with 97303 pass Forden on the delayed 5Z97 20.00 Shrewsbury Coton Hill to Machynlleth.

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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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