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NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82200 leading forming an Edinburgh - Kings Cross service passes through Colton Junction 26-09-09. 67030 at the head of Compass Tours Nantwich - Scarborough 'The White Rose Express' charter approaches Colton Junction 26-09-09. A1 60163 Tornado in charge of the 1Z63 Kings Cross - York 'The Cathedrals Express' steams towards Colton Junction 26-09-09. NXEC full liveried HST set with power car 43295 leading forming the 1E12 Inverness - Kings Cross service charges through Thorpe Willoughby 26-09-09. Grand Central HST set with power car 43123 at the helm forming the 1A62 Sunderland - Kings Cross service passes through Thorpe Willoughby 26-09-09. 66197 with 'Save Our Steel' displayed in the cab window hauling sister engines 66121 & 66177 forming 0D73 Tyne T&RS - Doncaster TMD pass through Thorpe Willoughby 26-09-09. FTPE's 170302 forming a Hull - Manchester Piccadilly service approaches Hagg Lane crossing 26-09-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82226 leading forming the 1E17 14.00 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service passes through Colton Junction 26-09-09. 60163 Tornado in charge of the returning 1Z64 York - Kings Cross 'The Cathedrals Express' steams through Colton Junction 26-09-09. Arriva X-County unit 220013 forming the 1V93 Newcastle - Reading service passes through Colton Junction 26-09-09. 158908 forming a Doncaster bound service passes 66201 at Hatfield & Stainforth hauling loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Dock 02-11-09. 66201 at the head of loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Dock passes along the station avoider line at Hatfield & Stainforth 02-11-09. 66526 Driver Steve Dunn (George) on binliner duties from Roxby passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 02-11-09. FTPE's 185123 forming a Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 02-11-09. 66952 at the head of loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Dock passes along the station avoider line at Hatfield & Stainforth 02-11-09. 66156 and a grubby looking 66177 top and tail a rail head treatment train heading westbound approach Hatfield & Stainforth 02-11-09.

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]]> Fri Nov 6 2009 NYMR - Diesel Gala : 20th September 2009 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1776395.html NYMR - Diesel Gala : 20th September 2009 Tuesday 3 November 2009: NYMR - Diesel Gala : 20th September 2009

Class 25 No. D7628 Sybilla brings up the rear of the 12.20 Pickering - Grosmont service as the train passes through Moorgates. D1023 Western Fusilier in charge of the 12.50 Grosmont - Pickering service passes through Moorgates. LMS Black 5 No. 45212 gives a helping hand to the 12.50 Grosmont - Pickering service as the train climbs the gradient at Moorgates. 50027 Lion leads the 13.20 Pickering - Grosmont service as the train passes through Moorgates. 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer and the NRM's D6700 double head the 13.50 Grosmont - Pickering service as the train passes through Moorgates. 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer and the NRM's D6700 climbing the gradient at Moorgates double heading the 13.50 Grosmont - Pickering service. D1023 Western Fusilier in charge of the 14.20 Pickering - Grosmont service approaches Goathland. D1023 Western Fusilier in charge of the 14.20 Pickering - Grosmont service enters Goathland station. Class 26 No. 26007 looking very impressive in charge of the 14.50 Grosmont - Pickering service heads away from Goathland. Class 26 No. 26007 in very impressive condition heads away from Goathland at the head of the 14.50 Grosmont - Pickering service. Class 26 No. 26007 at the head of the 14.50 Grosmont - Pickering service starts the climb away from Goathland station. 47580 County of Essex looking immaculate in charge of the 15.50 Grosmont - Pickering service departs Goathland. Class 26 No. 26007 in very impressive condition at the head of the 16.20 Pickering - Grosmont service passes through Moorgates. Class 101 DMU with vehicle E50204 leading forming the 16.50 Grosmont - Pickering service passes through Moorgates. Class 101 DMU forming the 16.50 Grosmont - Pickering service passes through Moorgates.

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]]> Tue Nov 3 2009 Barrow Hill - Twin Engine & Type 5 Event - 09/08/09 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1758228.html Barrow Hill - Twin Engine & Type 5 Event - 09/08/09 Monday 21 September 2009: Barrow Hill - Twin Engine & Type 5 Event - 09/08/09

Class 20 No. D8132 Barrow Hill Depot on display in the car park area. Class 03 No. 03066 inside the roundhouse is seen sat on the turntable. Class 33/1 No. 33108 inside the roundhouse undergoes engine repairs. Class 20 No. 20096 in immaculate BR blue livery sits outside the roundhouse. Advenza Freight Class 57 No. 57006, 45060 Sherwood Forester and 37275 on display in the yard area. Class 20 No. 20107 in immaculate BR blue livery sits in the yard facing the roundhouse. Bodyside view of 45060 and Sherwood Forester nameplate with Notts & Derby crest. D1015 Western Champion in gleaming condition shunts towards the yard area. Class 56 No. 56101 looking impressive in BR large logo livery shunts in the yard area. Class 37 No. 37197 from the Direct Rail Service fleet undergoing overhaul sits in the storage area. D213 Andania, 55016 Gordon Highlander and 73134 Woking Homes 1885 - 1985 are seen stabled outside the maintenance facilities. 47488 in a well faded and tatty two tone green livery is seen parked in the storage yard. Baby Deltic Projects 37372 outside the DPS depot with a Baby Deltic engine installed that was started up occasionally on both days of the event. Class 73 No. 73134 Woking Homes 1885 - 1985 is seen stabled by the maintenance facilities. Class 55 'Deltic' No. D9015 Tulyar undergoing a major overhaul is seen inside the DPS maintenance facilities. D1023 Western Fusilier from the National Railway Museum shunts towards the platform to work the shuttles. D1023 Western Fusilier from the National Railway Museum heads towards the platform to work the shuttles. D1023 Western Fusilier & D1015 Western Champion power away from the platform with the shuttle service. D1023 Western Fusilier & D1015 Western Champion head away from the platform hauling the shuttle service. 47818 brings up the rear of the shuttle service as train heads up the branch line. Advenza Freight Class 66 No. 66842 (Ex 66407) is seen parked with Class 56 No. 56006. 37275 in standard BR blue livery is seen stabled in the yard area with HNRC Class 07 No. 07001. D1015 Western Champion with D1023 Western Fusilier shunt in the yard area having completed working the shuttles. D1015 Western Champion is seen stabled in the yard with sister engine D1023 Western Fusilier. Bodyside view of D1015 and Western Champion nameplate plus Swindon Works 1963 build plate. D1023 Western Fusilier is seen stabled in the yard with sister engine D1015 Western Champion. Cab view of D1023 Western Fusilier as she sits in the yard area having worked the shuttle service. 47818 (Emily) in Ex One Anglia livery leading the shuttle service heads toward the platform. Direct Rail Service Class 66 No. 66425 brings up the rear of the shuttle service as the train heads towards the platform. Direct Rail Service Class 66 No. 66425 leading the shuttle service passes D1023 Western Fusilier stabled in the yard area. 47818 (Emily) in Ex One Anglia livery heading the shuttle service heads toward the platform. Direct Rail Services Class 57 No. 57008 on site for reliability work is seen stabled in the yard area. Network Rail Class 97/3 (Ex 37170) is seen stabled in the yard area with a sister engine. Network Rail Class 97/3 (Ex 37170) is seen parked in the yard area with sister engine 97304. DRS Class 57 No. 57008 Telford International Railfreight Park - 2009 is seen stabled in the yard area. Telford International Railfreight Park - 2009 nameplate applied to DRS Class 57 No. 57008. 47488 in a well faded looking two tone green livery is seen parked in the storage yard. 47488 in a well faded two tone green livery with 47375 are seen parked in the storage yard. Various industrial shunting engines awaiting overhaul plus a Class 08 are seen parked in the storage area. Class 56 No. 56006 brings up the rear of the shuttle service as the train heads towards the platform. Class 56 No. 56006 in standard BR blue livery leading the shuttle service powers away from the platform. Class 56 No. 56006 in standard BR blue livery having completed working the shuttle service shunts away from the platform. Class 56 No. 56006 in standard BR blue livery having completed working the shuttle service heads away from the yard area. Advenza Freight Class 66 No. 66842 (Ex 66407) shunts clear of the yard area in preparation to work the shuttle service. Advenza Freight Class 66 No. 66842 (Ex 66407) heads towards the platform to work the shuttle service. Advenza Freight Class 66 No. 66842 (Ex 66407) working the shuttle service heads away from the platform area. Advenza Freight Class 66 No. 66842 (Ex 66407) brings up the rear of the shuttle service as the train returns to the platform. Network Rail Class 97/3 (Ex 37170) plus a sister engine are seen on display in the yard area. Unique Brown Boveri gas turbine locomotive No. 18000 is seen on display near the platform area. Class 20's No. 20096 & 20107 immaculate in BR standard blue livery are seen stable outside the roundhouse.

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]]> Mon Sep 21 2009 July & August 2009 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1749426.html Updated : 15/09/09 Wednesday 2 September 2009: Updated : 15/09/09

67006 Royal Sovereign at the helm of 'Northern Belle' coaching stock forming the 1Z67 York - Norwich charter passes through Skellow 04-07-09. NXEC HST set with MTU power car 43320 leading forming an early morning Leeds - Kings Cross service passes through Skellow 04-07-09. 321903 forming the first of the day Leeds - Doncaster service passes through the countryside between South Elmsall and Adwick 04-07-09. Arriva X-Country unit 220005 heading northbound passes through Colton South 04-07-09. 66507 at the helm of unloaded coal hoppers forming 4N51 Doncaster RMT - York Up Reception passes through Colton South 04-07-09. 66114 in charge of a heavily loaded 6V36 Lackenby - Margam steel slabs powers towards Colton South 04-07-09. LMS Princess Class No. 6201 Princess Elizabeth leading the 1Z51 Liverpool Lime St. - Scarborough steam charter passes through Colton South 04-07-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82211 at the helm bound for Kings Cross storms through Colton Junction 07-08-09. 90026 at the head of the 5Z72 Prestonpans - Wembley Yard empty stock working passes through Colton Junction 07-08-09. 66095 having rescued failed 60061 Alexander Graham Bell and the 6D43 Jarrow - Lindsey tanks powers through Colton Junction 07-08-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82204 at the helm storms through Colton Junction bound for Kings Cross 07-08-09. 66572 at the head of the 4L79 Wilton - Felixstowe freightliner service powers through Colton Junction 07-08-09.

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]]> Wed Sep 2 2009 May & June 2009 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1732408.html Updated : 01/08/09 Monday 27 July 2009: Updated : 01/08/09

HST set with MTU power car 43208 leading bound for Kings Cross powers away from Colton Junction 30-05-09. Northern Rail liveried 158849 forming a Hull - York service passes through Colton Junction 30-05-09. Full National Express liveried HST set with power car 43315 at the rear forming a Kings Cross - Aberdeen service passes through Colton Junction 30-05-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82222 at the helm forming a Newcastle - Kings Cross service passes through Colton Junction 30-05-09. Arriva X-Country unit 220009 forming a Newcastle - Reading service passes through Colton Junction 30-05-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82206 at the helm bound for Kings Cross passes through Colton Junction 30-05-09. First Transpennine Express unit 185133 bound for Middlesborough passes through Barkston Ash 13-06-09. First Transpennine Express unit 185109 bound for Manchester Airport passes through Barkston Ash 13-06-09. 47804 at the helm of S.R.P.S Railtours 1Z70 Glenrothe - Harrogate charter powers through Barkston Ash with 47826 attached at the rear 13-06-09. Full National Express liveried HST set with MTU power car 43208 leading bound for Kings Cross storms through Gateforth 13-06-09. NXEC MK4 set with 91129 at the helm forming a northbound service chargers through Burn 13-06-09. Full National Express liveried HST set with MTU power car 43306 leading bound for Kings Cross storms through Burn 13-06-09. 66841 hauling withdrawn 47145 and empty container flats forming the 4Z50 Tilbury IRFT - York Depot powers through Burn 13-06-09. Full National Express liveried HST set with MTU power car 43310 leading bound for Kings Cross storms through Joan Croft 13-06-09. 66562 at the head of unloaded coal hoppers bound for Immingham Dock passes through Joan Croft Junction 13-06-09. First Hull Trains unit 180113 in new 'Neon' livery forming a Hull - Kings Cross service passes through Joan Croft Junction 13-06-09. 66129 with loaded coal hoppers in tow heading for one of the Yorkshire power stations picks up the ECML at Joan Croft Junction 13-06-09.

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]]> Mon Jul 27 2009 Barrow Hill Roundhouse - 5th April 2009 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1718165.html Barrow Hill Roundhouse - 5th April 2009 Saturday 27 June 2009: Barrow Hill Roundhouse - 5th April 2009

Ex LMS Class 1F 'Half Cab' No. 41708 built in 1880 sits on the turntable inside the roundhouse. LNER A2 4-6-2 No. 60532 Blue Peter looks immaculate having been repainted for the event. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado looking immaculate heads back to the platform with the shuttle service. LNER A2 4-6-2 No. 60532 Blue Peter looks immaculate having been repainted for the event by Ian and Dan Matthews. LNER A2 4-6-2 No. 60532 Blue Peter looks immaculate having been repainted for the event by Ian and Dan Matthews. A1 'Pepppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado passes sister A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter on static display in the yard area. LNER A2 4-6-2 No. 60532 Blue Peter looks immaculate on static display following a repaint for the event by Ian and Dan Matthews. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado looking immaculate working the shuttle service is seen returning to the platform. LNER Class K1 2-6-0 No. 62005 Lord Of The Isles shunts past A2 60532 Blue Peter on static display. LNER Class K1 2-6-0 No. 62005 Lord Of The Isles shunts in the yard area. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado looking immaculate steams away from the platform with the shuttle service. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado looking immaculate steams away from the platform working the shuttle service. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado looking immaculate steams away from the platform in charge of the shuttle service. LNER Class K1 2-6-0 No. 62005 Lord Of The Isles shunts forward in the yard for the many visitors. Class 03 No. 03066 not required for the day is seen stabled away from the main event. LNER Class K1 2-6-0 No. 62005 Lord Of The Isles repositions in the yard for the many visitors. A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter & K1 No. 62005 Lord Of The Isles stabled in the yard area. LNER Class K1 2-6-0 No. 62005 Lord of the Isles seen stabled in the yard area. A1 'Pepppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado steams past sister A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter on static display in the yard area. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado looking immaculate working the shuttle service steams away from the platform. LNER Class A2 4-6-2 No. 60532 Blue Peter looks immaculate stabled in the yard on static display. LNER Class A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa shunts in the yard prior to working the shuttle service. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado passes A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa. LNER Class A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa repositions A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter in the yard area. 60009 Union of South Africa performing shunting duties repositions 60532 Blue Peter in the yard area. 60009 Union of South Africa stables in the yard with A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter and K1 No. 62005 Lord Of The Isles. 60009 Union of South Africa stables in the yard with A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter. A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley shunts past sister engine 60009 Union of South Africa. LNER Class A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley shunts away from the platform area. A.J. Hill designed Class N7 0-6-2 No. 69621 heads towards the platform to work the shuttle service. LNER Class A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley looking impressive shunts in the yard area. A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa rests in the yard area with A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter. A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa looks well as she rests in the yard area. A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa stables in the yard area with A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado looking immaculate heads back to the platform working the shuttle service. LNER Class K1 2-6-0 No. 62005 Lord Of The Isles is seen stabled in the yard area. A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa is seen stabled in the yard area with 60532 Blue Peter. Ex. LNER Class K1 2-6-0 No. 62005 Lord Of The Isles basks is sun whilst stabled in the yard area. Ex. LNER Class K1 2-6-0 No. 62005 Lord of the Isles basks is sun stabled in the yard area. 31128 Charybdis inside the maintenance shed is rubbed down ready for a repaint. Direct Rail Services 57004 inside the maintenance shed sat on lifting jacks undergoes bogie attention. LNER Class A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley stables in the yard area having been retired for the day. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado looking immaculate having completed working the shuttle service shunts towards the yard area. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado looking immaculate stables in the yard with A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado looking immaculate parks in the yard with A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa. Class A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa basks in the sun in the yard area with A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter. 60009 Union of South Africa parked with 60532 Blue Peter are viewed by the visiting gallery. Variety a plenty with many classes of diesel and electric loco's stabled outside the maintenance shed within the Barrow Hill complex. 60009 Union of South Africa stables in the yard with 60532 Blue Peter and 62005 Lord Of The Isles. N7 0-6-2 No. 69621 working the shuttle service passes 60007 Union of South Africa.

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]]> Sat Jun 27 2009 April 2009 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1679182.html Updated : 02/07/09 Wednesday 8 April 2009: Updated : 02/07/09

East Midlands Trains liveried 222011 forming the diverted 1F05 St. Pancras - York service passes through Clayton 04-04-09. LMS Coronation Class No. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland leading the 1Z62 Leicester - Scarborough 'The Yorkshire Coronation' steams through Clayton 04-04-09. 47760 brings up the rear of the 1Z62 Leicester - Scarborough 'The Yorkshire Coronation' steam charter as the train passes through Clayton 04-04-09. Arriva X-Country unit 220014 forming the 1V31 Edinburgh - Plymouth service passes through Clayton 04-04-09. 66717 Good Old Boy at the head of the 6H93 Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded coal hoppers powers through Colton Junction 04-04-09. LMS Coronation Class No. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland leading the 1Z62 Leicester - Scarborough 'The Yorkshire Coronation' steams through Colton South 04-04-09. 47760 brings up the rear of the 1Z62 Leicester - Scarborough 'The Yorkshire Coronation' steam charter as the train passes through Colton Junction 04-04-09. 185125 forming the 1F65 Scarborough - Liverpool Lime Street service approaches Colton South 04-04-09. NXEC HST with reliveried MTU power car 43319 at the rear forming the diverted 1S09 Kings Cross - Aberdeen passes through Colton Junction 04-04-09. Arriva X-Country HST with power car 43384 at the helm forming the 1V43 Dundee - St. Austell service passes through Colton Junction 04-04-09. NXEC HST with reliveried MTU power car 43295 at the helm forming the diverted 1E08 York - Kings Cross service passes through Colton Junction 04-04-09. 185132 forming the 1P33 Middlesborough - Manchester Airport service passes through Colton Junction 04-04-09. Arriva X-Country 220 unit forming the 1S27 Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh service passes through Bolton Percy 04-04-09. Arriva X-Country unit 220029 forming the 1V44 Newcastle - Reading service passes through Bolton Percy 04-04-09. Arriva X-Country unit 220015 forming the 1E28 Reading - Newcastle service passes through Bolton Percy 04-04-09. NXEC full liveried HST with power car 43307 at the helm passes through Barkston Ash forming the diverted 1E10 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service 04-04-09. Grand Central HST with power car 43080 at the helm forming the diverted 1A62 Sunderland - Kings Cross service passes through Burton Salmon 04-04-09. Arriva X-Country unit 220009 forming a diverted southbound service passes through Ackworth 04-04-09. LMS Coronation Class No. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland leading the 1Z63 Scarborough - Leicester 'The Yorkshire Coronation' steams through Ackworth 04-04-09. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado steams through Burn in charge of the 1Z60 Kings Cross - York 'Yorkshire Pullman' charter 18-04-09. Grand Central HST with power car 43123 at the helm storms away from Colton Junction forming the 1A62 Sunderland - Kings Cross service 18-04-09. Arriva X-Country unit 220033 forming the 1V60 Newcastle - Reading service passes through Colton Junction 18-04-09. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado steams through Colton Junction in charge of the 1Z61 York - Kings Cross 'Yorkshire Pullman' charter 18-04-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82207 at the helm forming the 1E19 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service passes through Colton Junction 18-04-09. 66095 at the head of the 6T50 Darlington - Doncaster Up Decoy engineers working passes through Colton Junction 18-04-09. 91110 David Livingstone at the helm of a Kings Cross - Leeds service storms through Skellow 20-04-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82210 at the helm forming the 1E17 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service storms through Colton Junction 22-04-09. GWR Castle No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcombe hauling the 1Z60 Tyseley - York 'The City of York' charter steams through Colton South Junction 25-04-09. 66603 in charge of loaded coal hoppers heading northbound powers through Colton South Junction 25-04-09. DRS's 37069 & 37607 top and tailing a single Network Rail vehicle heading northbound power through Colton South Junction 25-04-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82218 at the helm forming the 1E13 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service meets a northbound train at Bishops Wood 25-04-09. Full NXEC liveried HST with power car 43299 at the helm forming the 1E14 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service storms through Bishops Wood 25-04-09. 158794 with Metro-Yorkshire Forward 'Working Together' bodyside vinyls forming the 2R67 York - Hull service passes through Bishops Wood 25-04-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82212 bring up rear forming the 1S18 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service passes through Bishops Wood 25-04-09. Arriva X-Country unit 220024 forming the 1E40 Reading - Newcastle service passes through Bishops Wood 25-04-09. Arriva X-Country unit 220013 forming the 1V56 Newcastle - Reading service passes through Bishops Wood 25-04-09. 66021 running light engine bound for Immingham Depot passes through Joan Croft Junction 25-04-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82213 at the helm forming the 1E17 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service passes through Joan Croft Junction 25-04-09.

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]]> Wed Apr 8 2009 Visit To C.F. Booths Limited - 07/03/09 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1670281.html Visit To C.F. Booths Limited - 07/03/09 Saturday 21 March 2009: Visit To C.F. Booths Limited - 07/03/09

37196 in well faded Dutch livery and stored in October 2000 waits to be moved to the cutting area for breaking up. 37196 in well faded Dutch livery and stored in October 2000 with bogies destined for further use waits to be moved to the cutting area. 37196 with other sister engines wait to be moved to the cutting area for breaking up. 37058, 56011 and 37221 wait to be moved to the cutting area for dismantling. 08509 Wath ETD withdrawn from Doncaster in April 1999 and heavily stripped waits for final cutting. 37238 from Tyne Yard and Transrail branded 56064 deliveried from Immingham wait to be moved to the cutting area for breaking up. 56064 with Transrail branding at the head of a line of sister engines waits to be moved to the cutting area for dismantling. 37201 with only one cab remaining and nearing the end sits in the cutting area waiting to be completed. 56084 with one cab already removed and heavily dismantled sits in the cutting area nearing completion. 37201 with only one cab intact but nearing the end sits in the cutting area waiting to be completed. 56084 with one cab and underframe equipment to go sits in the cutting area waiting completion. The remains of Loadhaul liveried 56084 wait final processing in the cutting area. 37201 in the latter stages of processing sits in the cutting area. 08509 Wath ETD withdrawn from Doncaster in April 1999 and heavily stripped waits to be moved to the cutting area. R2 D4 'Little Blue' shunter waits to move Class 310 motor coach No. 62075 into the cutting area. S.E & C.R shunting engine in between duties is parked with withdrawn 08509 Wath ETD. 56064, 56025 and 56052 all with Transrail branding wait to be moved to the cutting area for processing. 37238 from Tyne Yard and 56064 from Immingham wait to be moved to the cutting area for processing. 56084 in Loadhaul livery close to completion sits in the cutting area waiting to be finished off. 56084 in Loadhaul livery close to completion sits in the cutting area waiting final processing. 56025 and 56052 both with Transrail branding wait to be moved to the cutting area for processing. 56052 with Transrail big 'T' branding waits to be moved to the cutting area for processing. 56025 and 56064 with Transrail branding wait to be moved to the cutting area for processing. 56084 in the cutting area close to completion overlooks bogies and other items for disposal. 56084 close to completion with only a cab and underframe remaining waits for final processing. 37201 undergoing processing in the cutting area nears completion. Ruston Paxman 16RK3CT engine from a Class 56 locomotive previously processed. Ruston Paxman 16RK3CT engines from Class 56 locomotives previously processed. 37196 & 37238 both delivered from Tyne Yard wait to be moved into the cutting area for processing. 37058, 56011 and 37196 wait to be moved into the cutting area for processing.

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]]> Sat Mar 21 2009 March 2009 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1664305.html Updated : 12/04/09 Sunday 8 March 2009: Updated : 12/04/09

West Coast Railways 47760 & 37676 Loch Rannoch leading the 5Z83 Barnetby - Carnforth empty stock working pass through Hatfield & Stainforth 01-03-09. 66713 Forest City in charge of unloaded coal hoppers heading southbound powers through Burn 04-03-09. 66176 in charge of a heavily loaded 6O73 12.14 Scunthorpe - Dollands Moor service transporting steel for export passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 07-03-09. 66303 creeping away from Hatfield Colliery with loaded coal hoppers in tow forms 6G75 bound for Ratcliffe Power Station 07-03-09. 66414 James the Engine in charge of the 4S43 Daventry - Grangemouth 'Tesco Express' intermodal service powers through Colton South 14-03-09. 66075 in charge of a heavily loaded 6O73 12.14 Scunthorpe - Dollands Moor service transporting steel for export passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 14-03-09. 66303 at the head of 6G75 Hatfield Colliery - Ratcliffe Power Station powers away from Hatfield & Stainforth station 14-03-09. 158907 forming the 2C49 Hull - Doncaster service approaches Hatfield & Stainforth 21-03-09. 66305 in charge of loaded coal hoppers forming 6G75 Hatfield Colliery - Ratcliffe Power Station powers through Kirk Sandall 21-03-09. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43308 at the helm forming the diverted 1E10 York - Kings Cross service passes through Colton Junction 29-03-09. Arriva X-Country unit forming the diverted 1S31 Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh service passes through Colton Junction 29-03-09. 185109 forming the 1P37 Newcastle - Manchester Airport service approaches Colton South 29-03-09. 185133 forming the 1E75 Liverpool Lime Street - Scarborough service passes through Colton Junction 29-03-09. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43239 at the rear forming the diverted 1S13 Kings Cross - York service passes through Colton Junction 29-03-09. Twin Arriva X-Country units forming the 1V51 Edinburgh - St. Austell service pass through Colton Junction 29-03-09. 158756 forming the 1B19 Blackburn - York service passes through Colton Junction 29-03-09. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43239 at the helm forming the diverted 1E12 York - Kings Cross service passes through Colton Junction 29-03-09.

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]]> Sun Mar 8 2009 February 2009 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1649534.html Updated : 08/03/09 Friday 6 February 2009: Updated : 08/03/09

A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado with support coach arrives at Doncaster running as 5Z62 York NRM - Doncaster TMD 01-02-09. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado with support coach approaches Doncaster station running as 5Z62 York NRM - Doncaster TMD 01-02-09. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado with support coach heads towards platform 3B at Doncaster station running as 5Z62 York NRM - Doncaster TMD 01-02-09. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado with headboard 'The Peppercorn Pioneer' stands in the platform at Doncaster station 01-02-09. Top Blokes - The footplate crew in charge of A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado at Doncaster station 01-02-09. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado enters platform 1 at Doncaster with coaching stock to form the 1Z63 charter service to Durham 01-02-09. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado enters platform 1 at Doncaster with coaching stock to form the 1Z63 steam charter service to Durham 01-02-09. 66514 at the helm of the 6M07 Roxby - Pendleton 'binliner' powers away from a signal check at Hatfield & Stainforth 06-02-09. Plasser & Theurer Universal Tamper DR73435 operated by Fastline bound for Marshgate Depot passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 06-02-09. 158859 forming a Hull - Doncaster service approaches Hatfield & Stainforth 06-02-09. 185128 forming a Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 06-02-09. 66171 with loaded coal hoppers for Drax Power Station crosses Whitley Bridge Junc. whilst a sister engine waits to leave the Eggborough branch 06-02-09. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado blasts through Great Heck hauling the 1Z29 Darlington - Kings Cross 'The Talisman' charter 07-02-09. 66061 with loaded coal hoppers in tow and bound for Drax Power Station approaches Heck Ings crossing 07-02-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82201 at the helm storming through Colton Junction forms the 1E06 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 07-02-09. 66596 in charge of loaded coal hoppers heading southbound approaches Colton South Junction 07-02-09. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43317 at the helm forming the 1E11 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service storms through Burn 07-02-09. NXEC MK4 set unusually in reverse with 91131 at the rear forming the 1S14 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service passes through Burn 07-02-09. NXEC full liveried HST set with power car 43317 at the helm forming the 1E10 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service storms through Bolton Grange 21-02-09. Network Rail test train with skinhead Class 31 No. 31105 at the helm forming 4Q08 Carlisle - Derby RTC transfer powers through Bolton Grange 21-02-09. Grand Central HST with power car 43067 bringing up the rear forming 1N26 Kings Cross - Sunderland storms through Bolton Grange 21-02-09. 31602 Driver Dave Green & 31601 top and tailing a Network Rail test train forming 1Q06 Craigentinny - Derby RTC pass through Bishop Wood 21-02-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82223 at the head forming the 1E13 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service storms through Bishop Wood 21-02-09. LNER A4 Class No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley at the helm of the 1Z59 York - Birmingham New Street excursion steams through Burton Salmon 28-02-09. 47773 (D1755) brings up the rear of the 1Z59 York - Birmingham New Street steam excursion as the train passes through Burton Salmon 28-02-09.

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]]> Fri Feb 6 2009 January 2009 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1636909.html Updated : 03/02/09 Sunday 11 January 2009: Updated : 03/02/09

66609 pulls off the Drax Power Station branch at Heck Ings at the head of unloaded bogie hoppers 03-01-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82226 bringing up the rear storms through Burn forming the 1N07 Kings Cross - Darlington service 03-01-09. Arriva X-Country HST with powers cars 43301 & 43295 (hired from NXEC) heading southbound storms through Burn 03-10-09. NXEC liveried HST with power car 43317 bringing up the rear forming the 1S13 Kings Cross - Inverness service storms through Burn 03-01-09. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43306 at the helm bound for Kings Cross storms through Thorpe Willoughby 10-01-09. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43206 bringing up the rear forming the 1S13 Kings Cross - Inverness service storms through Thorpe Willoughby 10-01-09. 66620 at the head of empty bogie tanks bound for Lindsey Oil Refinery powers through Barrow On Trent 17-01-09. 60091 An Teallach on engineers duties forming the 6T58 Church Fenton - Doncaster Decoy Yard passes through Burn 18-01-09. 66150 in charge of unloaded coal hoppers heading southbound powers through Burn 18-01-09. 66075 on engineers duties at the head of 6T56 King Edward Bridge Junction - Doncaster Decoy Yard passes through Burn 18-01-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82228 at the helm forming the 1E10 Darlington - Kings Cross service storms through Burn 18-01-09. NXEC HST set with power car 43306 at the helm storming through Burn forms the 1E09 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 18-01-09. 66511 hauling loaded coal hoppers forming the 6B53 Redcar - Cottam Power Station passes through Bolton Grange 24-01-09. NXEC HST with power car 43313 The Highlands bringing up the rear heading northbound charges through Bolton Grange 24-01-09. Arriva X-Country HST with power cars 43301 & 43303 forming the 1V47 Glasgow Central - Exeter St. Davids service passes through Bolton Grange 24-01-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82216 at the helm bound for Kings Cross storms through Joan Croft 24-01-09. 59206 John F Yeoman - Rail Pioneer in new DB Schenker livery forming OZ59 York NRM - Wembley Yard passes through Thorpe Willoughby 25-01-09. 66553 hauling unloaded coal hoppers heading southbound powers through Thorpe Willoughby 25-01-09. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43317 at the helm forming the 1E07 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service charges through Thorpe Willoughby 25-01-09. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82202 at the helm forming the 1E08 Darlington - Kings Cross service charges through Thorpe Willoughby 25-01-09. 66716 Willesden Traincare Centre at the head of Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded coal hoppers powers through Colton Junction 31-01-09. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado hauling the 1Z41 York - Newcastle 'The Peppercorn Pioneer' steams through Overton 31-01-09. A1 'Peppercorn' No. 60163 Tornado leading the 1Z41 York - Newcastle 'The Peppercorn Pioneer' steams through Overton 31-01-09.

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]]> Sun Jan 11 2009 December 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1622612.html Updated : 30/12/08 Tuesday 9 December 2008: Updated : 30/12/08

Arriva X-Country unit 220005 passing through the shadows at Old Denaby forms the 1E36 Birmingham New St. - York service 06-12-08. Network Rail NMT with power car 43062 John Armitt at the helm passing through Old Denaby forms the 1Q34 Derby RTC - Heaton Depot working 06-12-08. Network Rail NMT with power car 43014 bringing up the rear passing through Old Denaby forms the 1Q34 Derby RTC - Heaton Depot working 06-12-08. 40145 East Lancashire Railway at the helm of Rail-Blue Charters 1Z40 Shrewsbury - Lincoln 'Lincoln Christmas Market' powers through Old Denaby 06-12-08. 66248 at the head of 6C75 Immingham Dock - Scunthorpe loaded coal hoppers passes through Melton Ross 06-12-08. 185130 forming the 1B70 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service passes through Melton Ross 06-12-08. 60096 at the head of unloaded iron ore wagons forming the 6K23 Santon - Immingham Ore Terminal powers through New Barnetby 06-12-08. 185148 forming the 1B77 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through New Barnetby 06-12-08. 60044 in charge of the 6T24 Immingham - Santon loaded iron ore wagons passes through New Barnetby 06-12-08. 66051 leading three sister engines forming 0H05 Immingham TMD - Doncaster Carr Loco light engine movement pass through New Barnetby 06-12-08. Network Rail Class 150 track assessment unit No. 950001 forming the 2Q08 Derby RTC - Derby RTC passes through New Barnetby 06-12-08. First TPE's 185130 forming the 1B79 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through New Barnetby 06-12-08. 66089 hauling loaded coal hoppers forming the 6H33 Immingham Dock - Milford Sidings passes the lime works near New Barnetby 06-12-08. 60096 in charge of loaded iron ore wagons forming the 6T25 Immingham Ore Terminal - Santon passes the lime works near New Barnetby 06-12-08. East Midlands Trains units with 153381 leading forming the 2T83 Grimsby Town - Newark North Gate service pass the lime works near New Barnetby 06-12-08. 66595 hauling empty coal hoppers bound for Immingham Dock powers through Melton Ross 15-12-08. 66079 James Nightall GC at the helm of loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Dock powers through Melton Ross 15-12-08. 66724 Drax Power Station at the helm of loaded Fastline coal hoppers from Immingham Dock powers through Melton Ross 15-12-08. 56311 & 56312 in charge of the 6Z56 Washwood Heath - Immingham service power through Melton Ross 15-12-08. 66952 rostered bin liner duties for the day heading westbound passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 15-12-08. FTPE's 185149 forming the 1B79 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 15-12-08. 158793 in a vinyl'd version of the new Northern livery forming a Sheffield bound service passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 15-12-08. 66020 at the helm of loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Dock heading westbound passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 15-12-08. Pendolino No. 390007 Virgin Lady forming a London Euston bound service passes through Beck Foot 29-12-08. Pendolino No. 390030 City of Edinburgh forming a Glasgow Central bound service passes through Beck Foot 29-12-08. FTPE's 185121 forming a Motherwell bound service heads along the WCML at Beck Foot 29-12-08. Pendolino No. 390044 Virgin Lionheart forming a London Euston bound service passes through Beck Foot 29-12-08. Twin First TPE units with No. 185125 leading forming a Manchester Airport bound service head along the WCML at Beck Foot 29-12-08. Virgin SuperVoyager 221105 William Baffin heading northbound passes through Beck Foot 29-12-08. 31105 & 31233 top n tailing the Serco Test Train carrying out OLE testing with test car 'MENTOR' heading northbound pass through Beck Foot 29-12-08. 60068 Charles Darwin at the head of the 6K05 Carlisle - Basford Hall loaded ballast powers through Waitby 29-12-08. 56312 Artemis hauling 67022 and load thirteen forming the 1Z37 Derby - Carlisle 'The Festive Settle & Carlisle Explorer' railtour powers through Waitby 29-12-08.

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]]> Tue Dec 9 2008 November 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1607025.html Updated : 02/12/08 Wednesday 5 November 2008: Updated : 02/12/08

Arriva X-Country unit 220007 forming the 9S53 09.00 Bristol Temple Meads - Newcastle service passes through Slitting Mill 01-11-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221138 forming the 11.27 York - Southampton service passes through Slitting Mill 01-11-08. Arriva X-Country unit 220002 forming the 9S57 09.00 Cardiff Central - Newcastle service passes through Slitting Mill 01-11-08. Arriva X-Country unit 220018 forming the 9V55 10.40 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service passes through Slitting Mill 01-11-08. 60072 Cairn Toul at the head of 6T73 Marshgate Junction - Doncaster Decoy engineers train of recovered ballast passes through Doncaster 01-11-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82217 at the helm storming through Joan Croft forms the 1E13 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 01-11-08. 37602 & 20305 top and tailing the 3S21 York Thrall Europa Works - Gilberdyke rail head treatment train pass through Sherburn in Elmet 07-11-08. 20305 & 37602 top and tailing the 3S21 York Thrall Europa Works - Gilberdyke rail head treatment train pass through Sherburn in Elmet 07-11-08. 66097 hauling a long train of HEA's forming the 6D78 Redcar - Scunthorpe Trent Yard passes through Sherburn in Elmet 07-11-08. 37607 & 37038 top and tailing a rail head treatment train bound for York Thrall Europa Works powers through Sherburn in Elmet 07-11-08. 66729 in charge of unloaded HYA coal hoppers heading westbound powers away from Sudforth Lane sidings 08-11-08. 66729 in charge of unloaded HYA coal hoppers heading westbound accelerates away from Sudforth Lane 08-11-08. 66729 having departed Sudforth Lane sidings hauling unloaded HYA coal hoppers passes the Kellingley Colliery complex 08-11-08. Twin Arriva X-Country units 220028 & 220012 forming the 1E39 06.38 Taunton - York service pass through Burn 08-11-08. Arriva X-Country unit 220017 forming the 1V57 12.25 York - Taunton service passes through Burn 08-11-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82231 leading forming the 1E09 08.50 Glasgow Central - Newark North Gate service storms through Burn 08-11-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221115 still in Virgin Trains colours forming the 1E40 08.15 Southampton - York service passes through Thorpe Willoughby 08-11-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221115 still in Virgin Trains colours forming the 1V65 14.32 York - Taunton service passes through Joan Croft 08-11-08. 67005 Queen's Messenger & 67023 top and tailing the 08.25 London Victoria - York 'Orient Express - British Pullman' power towards Hambleton South 12-11-08. Full NXEC liveried HST set with power car 43305 at the helm storming through Gateforth forms the 1E10 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service 12-11-08. 66622 in charge of loaded coal hoppers bound for a local power station powers through Burton Salmon 12-11-08. 60043 in charge of the 6E32 Preston Dock - Lindsey Refinery bogie tanks powers through Hagg Lane 12-11-08. 60049 entrusted to working the Immingham - Santon iron ore circuit passes through New Barnetby 13-11-08. 66143 power station bound with imported coal from Immingham Dock passes through New Barnetby 13-11-08. 185151 forming the 1B75 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through New Barnetby 13-11-08. 66058 bound for Immingham Dock hauling unloaded coal hoppers powers through New Barnetby 13-11-08. 66077 Benjamin Gimbert G.C. power station bound with imported coal from Immingham Dock passes through Melton Ross 13-11-08. GBRF Metronet liveried 66719 Metro-Land hauling unloaded HYA coal hoppers bound for Immingham Dock powers through Melton Ross 13-11-08. 40145 East Lancashire Railway departs Doncaster at the helm of Spitfire Railtours 1Z55 Preston - Kings Cross 'The Capital Whistler' 15-11-08. 40145 East Lancashire Railway at the helm of Spitfire Railtours 1Z55 Preston - Kings Cross 'The Capital Whistler' accelerates away from Doncaster 15-11-08. East Midlands Trains HST forming the 1C19 10.46 Leeds - St. Pancras service passes through Slitting Mill 16-11-08. 158788 with East Midlands Trains branding forming the 1M13 11.26 Nottingham - Liverpool Lime St. service passes through Slitting Mill 16-11-08. 221116 still in Ex Virgin Trains colours forming the 09.28 Newcastle - Reading service passes through Slitting Mill 16-11-08. East Midlands Trains liveried 222010 forming the 1F05 09.30 St. Pancras - Sheffield service passes through Slitting Mill 16-11-08. East Midlands Trains liveried 222004 forming the 1F08 10.30 St. Pancras - Sheffield service passes through Lockoford Lane 16-11-08. 158882 (Ex 158743) in South West Trains livery passing through Lockoford Lane forms the 1L45 12.43 Sheffield - Norwich service 16-11-08. Arriva X-Country units 221127 & 220023 in multiple forming the 9V57 08.50 Edinburgh - Taunton service pass through Lockoford Lane 16-11-08. East Midlands Trains liveried 222010 forming the 5F05 13.14 Sheffield - Etches Park empty stock working passes through Lockoford Lane 16-11-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82206 at the rear forming the 1S11 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service passes through Colton Junction 30-11-08. East Midlands Trains liveried 222003 forming the 1F01 Leicester - York service passes through Colton Junction 30-11-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82222 leading storming through Colton Junction forms the 1E08 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 30-11-08. Twin First TPE units with 185108 leading passing Colton South form the 1F66 York - Liverpool Lime St. service 30-11-08. NXEC liveried HST set with power cars 43320 & 43299 forming 5N43 Neville Hill - Heaton empty stock working approaches Colton Junction 30-11-08. NXEC HST set with MTU power car 43314 leading forming the 1E09 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service storms through Colton Junction 30-11-08. Twin Arriva X-Country units forming the 09.50 Edinburgh - Southampton service passes through Colton South 30-11-08. 66206 at the head of 6H25 Tyne Yard - Drax Power Station loaded coal hoppers powers through Colton South 30-11-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82211 at the helm storms away from Colton Junction forming the 1E10 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 30-11-08.

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]]> Wed Nov 5 2008 Visit to Toton TMD - 22/05/89 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1597298.html Visit to Toton TMD - 22/05/89 Saturday 18 October 2008: Visit to Toton TMD - 22/05/89

20100 recently withdrawn from active service with sister engine 20168 are stabled outside the maintenance shed. 20168 (destined to become DRS's 20304) with engine compartment doors removed is stabled with other sister engines. 56065 in two tone grey Railfreight livery with Construction sub-sector markings waits her next turn of duty. 58013 still in as built Railfreight livery stabled with a sister engine waits her next turn of duty. Unidentified Class 20 with severe cab damage and sister engine 20131 are stabled outside the maintenance shed. Unidentified Class 20 with severe cab damage following a head on collision is stabled in the depot sidings.

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]]> Sat Oct 18 2008 Visit to BRML Doncaster Works - 21/05/89 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1595683.html Visit to BRML Doncaster Works - 21/05/89 Tuesday 14 October 2008: Visit to BRML Doncaster Works - 21/05/89

08543 Rotherwood & 08878 Grimesthorpe both unofficial named at Tinsley stabled in the works sidings wait to receive attention. 08647 Crimpsall - No. 1 Pilot in BR green livery waits her next duty as the works shunter. 08667 from Neville Hill Depot minus con-rods and stabled in the works sidings waits to receive attention. 08721 'STARLET' with Express Parcels branding stabled in the works sidings waits to receive attention. 31109 withdrawn in March 1988 from Stratford Depot has been heavily stripped for the repair and overhaul of sister engines. 31225 withdrawn in March 1989 from Immingham TMD is on works donating parts to other sister engines. 31259 withdrawn in March 1989 from Tinsley Depot is on works donating parts to other sister engines. 37011 withdrawn from Eastfield Depot in August 1988 with major collision damage and heavily stripped is sat on accommodation bogies waiting to be sent for scrapping. 37113 with 'Scotty Dog' emblem stabled in the works sidings waits to receive attention. 37184 on works for overhaul and a repaint stabled in the works sidings waits to receive attention. 37503 British Steel Shelton on works for overhaul and repaint into Railfreight Metals sector livery waits to receive attention. 47189 withdrawn from Tinsley TMD in March 1989 is on works donating parts for the repair of sister engines. 47203 withdrawn from Tinsley TMD in March 1989 is on works donating parts for the repair of sister engines. 47212 in Railfreight livery with Petroleum sub-sector markings undergoes final testing following an 'F' Exam overhaul. 47212 in two tone grey Railfreight livery with Petroleum sub-sector markings undergoes final testing following an 'F' Exam overhaul. 47297 in original Railfreight livery recently arrived on works waits to receive attention. 47377 in two tone grey Railfreight livery with Distribution sub-sector markings having undergone a single bogie change waits to be released back to traffic. 47422 in large logo livery stabled in the works sidings waits to receive attention. 47428 withdrawn in January 1989 from Crewe DMD with severe cab damage is on works donating parts for the repair of sister engines. 47713 withdrawn in July 1988 due to severe internal fire damage and donating parts for the overhaul of sister engines. 56001 Whatley and 47241 both waiting to receive attention are parked alongside the works test house. 56001 Whatley in Railfreight Construction sector livery parked alongside the works test house waits to receive attention. 56055 in Railfreight Construction sector livery undergoes final testing following an 'F' Exam overhaul. 56080 in ex works condition following a recently overhaul and repaint in Railfreight Coal sector livery waits to receive rectification work. Class 31/4 loco undergoing overhaul and repainted in departmental grey livery is seen inside 'The Crimpsall'. Class 40 underframe used within the works to store and transport major components around the works complex. Inside 'The Crimpsall' overhauls are in progress on Classes 37, 56 and 58 type locomotives. Sister engines 56108 & 56016 parked alongside 'The Crimpsall' wait to receive attention. Unidentfied Class 08 shunter with complete radiator and cooling fan assembly removed.

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]]> Tue Oct 14 2008 October 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1592309.html Updated : 29/10/08 Wednesday 8 October 2008: Updated : 29/10/08

91104 running blunt end first attached to DVT 82209 and restricted to 110 mph bound for Kings Cross passes through Burn 05-10-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82217 trailing storms through Burn forming the 1S17 13.00 Kings Cross - Newcastle service 05-10-08. WCRC's 57601 & 47826 top and tailing charter stock forming the 5Z42 Skegness - Carnforth pass through Thorpe Willoughby 05-10-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82213 leading storms through Thorpe Willoughby forming the 10.50 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 05-10-08. NXEC HST with power car 43056 at the rear charges through Joan Croft forming the 1S19 14.00 Kings Cross - Aberdeen service 05-10-08. Grand Central HST with lady driver at the controls of power car 43065 storms through Joan Croft forming the 1A61 Sunderland - Kings Cross service 05-10-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82230 trailing storms through Joan Croft forming the 1S20 14.30 Kings Cross - Newcastle service 05-10-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82229 at the helm storms through Joan Croft forming the 1E17 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 05-10-08. Hull Trains 222 unit charging through Joan Croft Junction forms the 1H03 Kings Cross - Hull service 05-10-08. 158859 with a 153 unit attached an both in Northern livery pass through Joan Croft forming a York - Sheffield via Doncaster service 05-10-08. NXEC MK4 set running in reverse with 91103 at the rear forming the 1S21 Kings Cross - Glasgow Central service storms through Joan Croft 05-10-08. 180110 operating with Hull Trains forming the 1A96 16.21 Hull - Kings Cross service passes through Joan Croft Junction 05-10-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82228 at the helm storming through Joan Croft forms the 1D16 15.45 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 05-10-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82210 at the helm storms through Bishops Wood forming the 1E17 14.00 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 08-10-08. 66111 hauling the 6D11 14.10 Lackenby - Scunthorpe empty steel flats powers through Bishops Wood 08-10-08. 58001 in as built Railfreight livery and currently stored by EWS and ACLG owned 89001 in immaculate InterCity livery on display at Barrow Hill 12-10-08. 58001 in original as built Railfreight livery and ACLG owned 89001 in InterCity livery on display at Barrow Hill 12-10-08. 56006 in original standard BR blue livery and currently stored by owner EWS on display at Barrow Hill 12-10-08. 47488 looking weather worn in BR two tone green livery on display at Barrow Hill 12-10-08. 45112 'The Royal Army Ordnance Corps' on display at Barrow Hill 12-10-08. EMT HST forming 5C28 Etches Park - Sheffield empty stock passes the engineering possession at Clay Cross with track renewal in progress 12-10-08. EMT HST with power car 43082 at the helm passing through New Tupton forms the 1C24 Sheffield - St. Pancras service 12-10-08. 158813 carrying a mix of previous operator branding now with EMT forming the 1L45 Sheffield - Norwich service passes through New Tupton 12-10-08. 158854 with East Midlands Trains branding forming the 1M15 Nottingham - Liverpool Lime St. service passes through New Tupton 12-10-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221116 forming the 9V57 Newcastle - Penzance service passes through New Tupton 12-10-08. East Midlands Trains liveried 222007 forming the 5F05 Sheffield - Etches Park empty stock working passes through New Tupton 12-10-08. Arriva X-Country liveried 221132 forming the 9S59 Bristol Temple Meads - Newcastle service passes through New Tupton 12-10-08. EMT HST with power car 43047 at the helm forming the 1C28 Sheffield - St. Pancras service passes through New Tupton 12-10-08. Arriva X-Country units with 221125 leading forming the 9O22 11.25 Newcastle - Southampton service passes through New Tupton 12-10-08. EMT HST with power car 43075 at the helm forming the 5F08 14.12 Sheffield - Etches Park empty stock working passes through New Tupton 12-10-08. EMT HST with power car 43066 at the rear forming the 1F14 11.30 St. Pancras - Sheffield service passes through New Tupton 12-10-08. East Midlands Trains liveried 222002 passing Lockoford Lane forms the 5Z47 Nottingham - Sheffield empty stock working 12-10-08. 158864 with East Midlands Trains branding applied over Alphaline markings passing Lockoford Lane forms 1L49 Liverpool Lime St. - Norwich service 12-10-08. Arriva X-Country units with 221141 leading forming the 9V65 12.28 Newcastle - Plymouth service passes through Lockoford Lane 12-10-08. EMT HST with power car 43072 Derby Etches Park at the rear forming the 1F17 St. Pancras - Sheffield service passes Lockoford Lane 12-10-08. EMT HST with power car 43066 at the helm forming the 1C46 Sheffield - St. Pancras service passes Lockoford Lane 12-10-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221137 forming the 9S66 Plymouth - Newcastle service passes Lockoford Lane 12-10-08. East Midlands Trains liveried 222002 forming the 1B47 15.53 Sheffield - St. Pancras service passes Lockoford Lane 12-10-08. 20301 Max Joule 1958 - 1999 and 20303 top & tailing a rail head treatment train at Hatfield & Stainforth wait for the right of way 18-10-08. 60084 Cross Fell in charge of the 6T70 Althorpe - Doncaster Decoy loaded track panels powers through Hatfield & Stainforth 18-10-08. 20301 Max Joule 1958 - 1999 and 20303 top & tailing a rail head treatment train wait for the right of way at Hatfield & Stainforth 18-10-08. 142011 in new Northern livery bound for Sheffield passes Hatfield Lane crossing 18-10-08. 158816 still with Alphaline markings forming the 2C24 Doncaster - Hull passes Hatfield Lane crossing 18-10-08. Northern Rail 158 unit still in Ex Central Trains colours forming the 1J26 Bridlington - Sheffield service passes Hatfield Lane crossing 18-10-08. 60073 (Cairn Gorm) at the helm of the 6T72 Doncaster Decoy - Althorpe loaded engineers train powers through Burn 18-10-08. 144005 forming the 2P67 Scunthorpe - Lincoln Central service approaches Hatfield & Stainforth 20-10-08. FTPE's 185104 forming the 1B72 09.52 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 20-10-08. 66531 at the head of the 6M07 Roxby - Pendleton binliner service passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 20-10-08. 60024 running light engine heading eastbound passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 20-10-08. Matisa ZWA Tamper DR75303 operated by GrantPlant heading towards Doncaster passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 20-10-08.

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]]> Wed Oct 8 2008 NYMR : Autumn Steam Gala - 27/09/08 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1586413.html NYMR : Autumn Steam Gala - 27/09/08 Sunday 28 September 2008: NYMR : Autumn Steam Gala - 27/09/08

71000 Duke of Gloucester running tender first leads the 1Z42 12.00 Pickering - Whitby service. LMS Stanier Black 5's 45231 The Sherwood Forester & 45212 leading the 13.00 Pickering - Grosmont passes through Moorgates. NER Class Q6 No. 63395 & LNWR Class G2 'Super D' No. 49395 pass through Moorgates with the 13.30 Grosmont - Pickering service. NER Class Q6 No. 63395 & LNWR Class G2 'Super D' No. 49395 cross the bridge at Moorgates with the 13.30 Grosmont - Pickering service. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley entrusted to the 14.00 Pickering - Grosmont service ambles through the countryside at Moorgates. Stanier 'Black 5' No. 45231 The Sherwood Forester & BR Class 4MT 2-6-0 No. 75029 hauling the 14.00 Whitby - Pickering service steam through Moorgates. BR Standard Class 8 No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester pauses at Goathland entrusted to the 15.30 Grosmont - Pickering service. LNWR Class G2 'Super D' No. 49395 arrives at Goathland attached to the rear of the 15.00 Pickering - Grosmont service. LNWR Class G2 'Super D' No. 49395 and BR Standard Class 8 No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester meet at Goathland. LNWR Class G2 'Super D' No. 49395 departs Goathland on the rear of a Grosmont train with 71000 Duke of Gloucester waiting with a Pickering service. 71000 Duke of Gloucester letting off steam at Goathland waiting for the road to Pickering. BR Standard Class 8 No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester in beautiful afternoon sun departs Goathland with the 15.30 Grosmont - Pickering service. 71000 Duke of Gloucester letting of steam departs Goathland with a Pickering bound service. 71000 Duke of Gloucester passing semaphore signals at Goathland makes headway whilst bound for Pickering. My youngest daughter Bethany who is always with me when I'm out fotting poses in front of the Aidenfield Garage. Stanier 'Black 5' No. 45231 The Sherwood Forester arrives at Goathland with the 16.00 Pickering - Whitby service. BR Class 4MT 2-6-0 No. 75029 arrives at Goathland on the rear of the 16.00 Pickering - Grosmont service. BR Class 4MT 2-6-0 No. 75029 at Goathland waits for departure time on the rear of the 16.00 Pickering - Grosmont service. BR Class 4MT 2-6-0 No. 75029 at Goathland in fading light waits for departure time on the rear of the 16.00 Pickering - Grosmont service. LNWR Class G2 'Super D' No. 49395 arrives at Goathland with the 16.30 Grosmont - Pickering service. LNWR Class G2 'Super D' No. 49395 departs Goathland with the 16.30 Grosmont - Pickering service.

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]]> Sun Sep 28 2008 September 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1574010.html Updated : 26/09/08 Friday 5 September 2008: Updated : 26/09/08

NXEC HST with power car 43095 at the helm storms through Burn forming the 1A39 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 04-09-08. 66144 in charge of the 4R21 Milford Sidings - Immingham unloaded HTA coal hoppers powers through Burn 04-09-08. NXEC HST with rebranded MTU power car 43317 leading storms through Burn forming the 1S22 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 04-09-08. 66066 hauling the 6H15 Immingham Dock - Drax Power Station loaded HTA coal hoppers powers through Burn 04-09-08. NXEC HST with rebranded MTU power car 43300 Craigentinny leading storms through Burn forming the 1S23 Kings Cross - Aberdeen service 04-09-08. 66616 in charge of the 6R16 Immingham Dock - Eggborough Power Station loaded HHA coal hoppers powers through Burn 04-09-08. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43318 trailing charges through Burn forming the 1A42 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 04-09-08. NXEC MK4 set with 91119 County of Tyne & Wear at the helm charges through Burn forming the 1N11 Kings Cross - Newcastle service 04-09-08. 66532 P&O Nedlloyd Atlas in charge of the 4L79 Wilton - Felixstowe containers powers through Burn 04-09-08. Arriva X-Country unit 220031 forming the 1E48 Bristol Temple Meads - Newcastle service passes through Burn 04-09-08. Grand Central HST with power car 43084 leading storms through Burn forming the 1N28 Kings Cross - Sunderland service 04-09-08. 66148 returning from Drax Power Station having unloaded her coal hoppers passes through Whitley Bridge 06-09-08. 66050 newly named EWS Energy leading the 1Z60 Knottingley Depot - Drax Power Station trip for the EWS staff and family day passes through Whitley Bridge 06-09-08. 67029 Royal Diamond trailing the 1Z60 Knottingley Depot - Drax Power Station trip for the EWS staff and family day passes through Whitley Bridge 06-09-08. BR Brittania 4-6-2 No. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' with support coach making a York NRM - Southall transfer steams through Joan Croft 07-09-08. FTPE's 185117 forming the 1B72 09.52 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 08-09-08. 158816 still carrying Alphaline branding forming the 2C24 11.49 Doncaster - Hull service approaches Hatfield & Stainforth 08-09-08. 66563 in charge of the 6H59 Immingham Dock - Ferrybridge Power Station loaded coal hoppers powers through Hatfield & Stainforth 08-09-08. 60100 Pride of Acton hauling the 7D09 Doncaster Up Decoy - Scunthorpe unloaded flat wagons powers through Hatfield & Stainforth 08-09-08. 158872 still carrying Alphaline branding forming the 2C43 11.22 Hull - Doncaster service departs from Hatfield & Stainforth 08-09-08. 158906 now in Northern livery forming the 2R67 Meadowhall - Scunthorpe service approaches Hatfield & Stainforth 08-09-08. 158784 forming the 1W36 Sheffield - Scarborough service approaches Hatfield & Stainforth whilst 66201 with coal hoppers waits for a clear route 08-09-08. 66201 hauling the 6R11 Immingham Dock - Milford Sidings loaded coal hoppers powers away from signals at Hatfield & Stainforth 08-09-08. 66248 hauling unloaded coal hoppers and bound for Immingham Dock passes through Joan Croft Junction 19-09-08. 66250 in charge of the 6D11 14.10 Lackenby - Scunthorpe empty steel flats powers through Joan Croft Junction 19-09-08. 185148 forming the 1B68 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service passes Mauds Bridge 20-09-08. 66087 hauling the 6D70 Doncaster Belmont - Immingham enterprise service powers through Mauds Bridge 20-09-08. 60044 bound for Lindsey Refinery hauling empty 100T bogie tanks powers through Mauds Bridge 20-09-08. 185102 forming the 1B72 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service passes through Mauds Bridge 20-09-08. 185109 forming a Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service near Godnow Bridge reflects in the waters of the Stainforth & Keadby Canal 20-09-08. 66152 running light engine Scunthorpe - Dollands Moor near Godnow Bridge reflects in the waters of the Stainforth & Keadby Canal 20-09-08. 185127 forming the 1B74 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service runs along the Stainforth & Keadby Canal 20-09-08. 185142 forming the 1B76 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service passes through Mauds Bridge 20-09-08. 185102 passing through Mauds Bridge forms the 1B81 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service 20-09-08. 156452 still retaining Ex First North Western livery forming the 2R71 Sheffield - Scunthorpe service passes through Mauds Bridge 20-09-08. 142091 still retaining Ex Arriva livery forming the 2P73 Scunthorpe - Lincoln Central service passes through Mauds Bridge 20-09-08. 185113 forming the 1P23 12.15 Middlesborough - Manchester Piccadilly service passes through Bolton Percy 21-09-08. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43296 leading diverted through Bolton Percy forms the 1E10 10.25 Edinburgh - Leeds service 21-09-08. Arriva X-Country unit forming a Crofton - York empty stock passes through Bolton Percy with a sister unit approaching bound for Plymouth 21-09-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221133 forming the 9V65 10.50 Edinburgh - Plymouth service passes through Bolton Percy 21-09-08. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43313 trailing diverted through Colton South forms the 1F22 13.20 Leeds - Edinburgh service 21-09-08. 185126 forming the 1P25 12.49 Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly service approaches Colton South 21-09-08. NXEC HST with power car 43110 leading diverted through Colton South forms the 1E12 11.30 Edinburgh - Leeds service 21-09-08. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43296 trailing diverted through Colton South forms the 1F23 14.20 Leeds - Inverness service 21-09-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82231 at the helm forming the 1E17 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service charges through Bishops Wood 24-09-08. 158860 now carrying Northern livery forming the 2R68 Hull - York service passes through Bishops Wood 24-09-08. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43302 at the helm storms through Bishops Wood forming the 1A39 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 24-09-08. 60054 Charles Babbage hauling the 6D11 Lackenby - Scunthorpe unloaded steel flats powers through Bishops Wood 24-09-08. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43311 trailing charges through Bishops Wood forming the 1S22 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 24-09-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221141 forming the 1E47 Plymouth - Newcastle service storms through Bishops Wood 24-09-08.

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]]> Fri Sep 5 2008 Barrow Hill - Rail Power : 25th August 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1568779.html Barrow Hill - Rail Power : 25th August 2008 Tuesday 26 August 2008: Barrow Hill - Rail Power : 25th August 2008

Class 14 'Teddybear' No. D9523 works the shuttle service operating on the day. Class 04 diesel shunter D2302 parked inside the roundhaouse. Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 'Henry' owned by Tyseley Museum in long term storage at the site. The unique Brown Boveri gas turbine locomotive No. 18000 is displayed on the turntable inside the roundhouse. Class 10 shunter D4092 inside the roundhouse minus coupling rods. View of various steam and diesel exhibits. Class 40 No. D213 Andania (Cunard Lines) in immaculate condition. Class 56 No. 56006 in original standard BR blue livery. Class 14 'Teddybear' No. D9523 in immaculate condition works the shuttle service operating on the day. Class 14 'Teddybear' No. D9523 in immaculate condition works the shuttle service operating on the day. Class 52 Western No. D1023 'Western Fusilier' dating from 1963 and part of the NRM national collection leads the shuttle service. Direct Rail Services exhibit Class 66/4 No. 66426. BR Standard Class 2 locomotive No. 78019 owned by Charles Newton and The Loughborough Standard Loco Owners Group based at the Great Central Railway. BR Standard Class 2 locomotive No. 78019 owned by Charles Newton and The Loughborough Standard Loco Owners Group based at the Great Central Railway. Great Western hugely popular locomotive No. 3440 'City of Truro' which was the first steam locomotive to break the 100mph speed record. Class 26 No. 26007 in immaculate standard BR blue livery. Class 40 No. D213 Andania (Cunard Lines) in immaculate condition. Class 40 No. D213 Andania (Cunard Lines) in immaculate condition. Cab view of Class 26 No. 26007 with two tone grey Class 20 No. 20901 parked alongside. Class 52 Western No. D1023 'Western Fusilier' dating from 1963 and part of the NRM national collection leads the shuttle service. Great Western hugely popular locomotive No. 3440 'City of Truro' which was the first steam locomotive to break the 100mph speed record. BR Standard Class 2 locomotive No. 78019 owned by Charles Newton and The Loughborough Standard Loco Owners Group based at the Great Central Railway. Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway 'A' Class locomotive No. 1300 built in 1896 and recently returned to service following an extensive overhaul. City of Truro nameplate and Great Western Railway Company works plate. LBSC Terrier Tank No. 662 'Martello' loaned for the weekend from the Bressingham Steam Museum in Norfolk. Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway 'A' Class locomotive No. 1300 built in 1896 and recently returned to service following an extensive overhaul. Deltic D9009 Alycidon in two tone green livery being pushed towards the platform by BR Standard Class 2 No. 78019. Great Western Railway Company locomotive No. 3440 'City of Truro' owned by the NRM and looked after by the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway and Andrew Goodman. DRS exhibit Class 66 No. 66426. Deltic D9009 Alycidon powers away from the platform leading the shuttle service. Deltic D9009 Alycidon powers away from the platform leading the shuttle service. Deltic D9009 Alycidon powers away from the platform leading the shuttle service. Cab variations of 58001, 60074 Teenage Spirt and 66426. Class 26 No. 26011 stabled with other stored loco's. 26011 and 20119 both currently in store. Class 20 No. 20119 stabled with other stored loco's. Class 45/1 No. 45112 Royal Army Ordnance Corps. 08492 minus coupling rods and still showing faded unofficial 'Barnsley' name from her Tinsley days is currently held in store. Class 84 General Electric AL4 No. 84001. Class 37 No. 37057 owned by HNRC in EWS livery which was previously named Viking. Class 84 No. 84001 with 45112 Royal Army Ordnance Corps. 47237 operated by Advenza positioned on lifting jacks ready to be lifting for wheelset attention. 26011, 20119 and 08492 all currently in store. Electric loco's 82008 and 84001 stabled with 45112. Class 82 A.E.I (Metropolitan-Vickers) AL2 No. 82008 complete in a version of Inter-City livery. 37672 still carrying Transrail branding long withdrawn and now owned by Harry Needle Railroad Company. 97302 undergoing conversion to take up new duties for owners Network Rail. Deltic No. 55015 Tulyar inside the DPS building undergoing a major overhaul and extensive bodyside repanelling. Class 20 No. D8132 Barrow Hill Depot and unique Brown Boveri gas turbine locomotive No. 18000 inside the roundhouse. ACLG's 85101 and E3035 (83012) inside the roundhouse with D8132 Barrow Hill Depot.

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]]> Tue Aug 26 2008 Doncaster Belmont Yard - 28/04/89 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1561714.html Doncaster Belmont Yard - 28/04/89 Thursday 14 August 2008: Doncaster Belmont Yard - 28/04/89

Immaculate EM2 27000 'Electra' enroute from Bradford Hammerton Street to Ilford Depot for an open day event is stabled at Doncaster Belmont 28-04-89. Immaculate EM2 27000 'Electra' enroute from Bradford Hammerton Street to Ilford EMU Depot for an open day event is stabled at Doncaster Belmont 28-04-89. Immaculate EM2 No. 27000 'Electra' enroute from Bradford Hammerton Street to Ilford Depot for an open day event is parked with 37251 at Doncaster Belmont 28-04-89. Immaculate EM2 No. 27000 'Electra' enroute from Bradford Hammerton Street to Ilford Depot for an open day event is stabled at Doncaster Belmont 28-04-89. Immaculate EM2 No. 27000 'Electra' enroute from Bradford Hammerton Street to Ilford Depot for an open day event is stabled with 37251 at Doncaster Belmont 28-04-89. Immaculate EM2 No. 27000 'Electra' enroute from Bradford Hammerton Street to Ilford EMU Depot for an open day event is stabled at Doncaster Belmont 28-04-89.

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]]> Thu Aug 14 2008 Visit To Toton T.M.D - 20/04/89 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1558765.html Visit To Toton T.M.D - 20/04/89 Saturday 9 August 2008: Visit To Toton T.M.D - 20/04/89

20001 destined for preservation and 20214 are stabled with breakdown train vehicles. 20001 withdrawn April 1988 but destined for preservation and looking rather smart is parked with re-railing vehicles. 20086 withdrawn in September 1988 and heavily stripped to support sister engines waits to be sent for disposal. 20117 with nose end roof section removed stabled in the depot sidings waits for further attention. 20179 withdrawn and parked with 20168 head a line up of withdrawn sister engines. 20179 withdrawn in February 1989 heads a line up of sister engines. 20201 withdrawn in September 1988 and stripped of spares for sister engines waits to be sent for disposal. 20217 is stabled with heavily stripped and withdrawn sister engine 20086. 31311 withdrawn in February 1989 now parked on depot waits to be sent for disposal. 58044 complete in unbranded two tone grey Railfreight livery undergoing repairs waits for further attention. 58044 complete in unbranded two tone grey Railfreight livery undergoing repairs waits to receive further attention. 58045 complete in two tone grey Railfreight Coal sector colours undergoing repairs waits for further attention. 58046 still in original Railfreight livery stabled on depot waits to receive attention.

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]]> Sat Aug 9 2008 August 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1556184.html Updated : 29/08/08 Monday 4 August 2008: Updated : 29/08/08

66088 at the head of 6D11 14.10 Lackenby - Scunthorpe unloaded steel flats passes through Joan Croft 19-08-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82229 at the helm storms through Joan Croft forming the 1A36 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 19-08-08. 185103 forming a Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 02-08-08. 66519 hauling loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Dock heading westbound passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 02-08-08. 66197 hauling loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Dock heading westbound passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 02-08-08. 47826 leading the 1Z47 Peterborough - Barrow Hill 'Doncaster PSB Charter' approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 02-08-08. 47245 leading the 1Z47 Peterborough - Barrow Hill 'Doncaster PSB Charter' powers away from Stainforth & Hatfield 02-08-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82223 leading charges through Colton Junction forming the 1E19 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 04-08-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43053 trailing storms through Colton Junction forming the 1S22 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 04-08-08. Arriva X-Country unit 220005 forming the 1V73 16.27 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service storms through Colton Junction 04-08-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82217 at the helm storms through Colton Junction forming the 1A42 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 04-08-08. 66576 Hamburg Sud Advantage in charge of the 4L79 Wilton - Felixstowe containers powers through Colton Junction 04-08-08. 66725 Sunderland at the head of the 6N90 Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded coal hoppers powers through Sherburn in Elmet 08-08-08. 158871 still carrying Alphaline branding forming a York - Scarborough service pauses at Sherburn in Elmet 08-08-08. 6201 Princess Elizabeth at the head of the 1Z74 16.55 Scarborough - Crewe 'The Scarborough Flyer' steams away from Colton South 08-08-08. Arriva X-Country liveried unit 220005 heading soutbound storms through Joan Croft 10-08-08. 90028 powering the 13.38 Edinburgh - Kings Cross charter returning from 'The Edinburgh Military Tattoo' storms through Joan Croft 10-08-08. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43206 at the helm storms southbound through Joan Croft bound for Kings Cross 10-08-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82223 at the helm storms southbound through Joan Croft bound for Kings Cross 10-08-08. 66087 hauling loaded coal hoppers crosses the junction at Milford bound for Drax Power Station 15-08-08. 66124 in charge of loaded coal hoppers heading southbound passes through Milford 15-08-08. 66714 Cromer Lifeboat at the head of 6H90 Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station coal hoppers crosses the junction at Milford 15-08-08. 66714 Cromer Lifeboat at the helm of 6H90 Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station coal hoppers crosses the junction at Milford 15-08-08. Hull Trains 180111 crossing pointwork at Milford forms a Crofton - Hull empty stock working 15-08-08. 60009 Union of South Africa steaming through Sherburn in Elmet heads the 1Z74 Scarborough - Crewe 'The Scarborough Flyer' 15-08-08. 60021 Star of the East climbs the gradient from Barnetby working the Immingham - Santon iron ore circuit 16-08-08. 60096 at the head of the 6T25 Immingham - Santon iron ore's powers through Melton Ross 16-08-08. 37423 & 37059 trailing Spitfire Railtours 'The Meridian Mariner' 5Z46 Cleethorpes - Barnetby empty stock working passes through New Barnetby 16-08-08. 185135 forming the 1B83 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through Melton Ross 16-08-08. 60100 Pride of Acton hauling the heavily loaded 6D03 Tinsley - Immingham steel slabs powers through Melton Ross 16-08-08. 47712 Pride of Carlisle powering through Melton Ross leads Spitfire Railtours 5Z47 Barnetby - Cleethorpes 'The Meridian Mariner' empty stock working 16-08-08. 37423 & 37059 on the rear of Spitfire Railtours 5Z47 Barnetby - Cleethorpes 'The Meridian Mariner' empty stock working pass through Melton Ross 16-08-08. Arriva X-Country liveried 220003 charging through Joan Croft forms the 1V71 Newcastle - Weston-super-Mare service 19-08-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82207 at the helm storms through Joan Croft forming the 1E17 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 19-08-08. NXEC HST with reliveried MTU power car 43238 leading charges through Joan Croft forming the 1A39 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 19-08-08. 66012 hauling unloaded coal hoppers bound for Immingham Dock passes through Joan Croft 19-08-08. 66429 on hire to Fastline in charge of 6D60 Hatfield Colliery - Ratcliffe Power Station coal hoppers powers away from Hatfield & Stainforth 20-08-08. 158905 now in Northern livery forming a Hull - Doncaster service passes through Kirk Sandall 21-08-08. 66429 on hire to Fastline in charge of the 6D60 Hatfield Colliery - Ratcliffe Power Station loaded coal hoppers powers through Kirk Sandall 21-08-08. 66097 hauling loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Docks heading westbound powers through Hatfield & Stainforth 22-08-08. 158910 William Wilberforce forming a Hull - Doncaster service passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 22-08-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82225 at the helm storms through Thorpe Willougby forming the 1E04 07.30 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 23-08-08. 66561 hauling loaded coal hoppers heading southbound powers through Thorpe Willoughby 23-08-08. 66597 heading northbound powers through Colton South Junction hauling unloaded coal hoppers 23-08-08. 185130 forming the 1P37 12.00 Middlesborough - Manchester Airport service passes through Colton South 23-08-08. 60074 Teenage Spirit dragging D1023 Western Fusilier bound for York NRM pass through Colton South on another dull day 26-08-08. 37417 Richard Trevithick running light engine as 0M03 Scunthorpe - Crewe passes through Hatfield & Stainforth 27-08-08. 37417 Richard Trevithick running light engine as 0M03 Scunthorpe - Crewe passes through Hatfield & Stainforth station 27-08-08. 185133 forming a Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes Hatfield Lane crossing at Barnby Dun 28-08-08. 185110 forming a Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service passes Hatfield Lane crossing at Barnby Dun 28-08-08.

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]]> Mon Aug 4 2008 July 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1542625.html Updated : 01/08/08 Thursday 10 July 2008: Updated : 01/08/08

66577 at the head of the 4E24 Grain - Leeds Stourton containers service passes through Adwick 30-06-08. NXEC MK4 set with 91110 at the rear charges through Adwick forming a Leeds - Kings Cross service 30-06-08. 321901 forming a Doncaster - Leeds service passes through Adwick 30-06-08. 66550 & 66546 running light engine bound for Leeds Midland Road pass through Adwick 30-06-08. 66731 & 66732 double heading the 5Z67 York - Old Oak Common empty stock movement power away from Colton Junction 02-07-08. 66024 at the head of the 6M99 Immingham - Wolverhampton service passes Barnetby East box 04-07-08. 185125 forming the 1B87 16.28 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service approaches Barnetby 07-07-08. 66157 in charge of loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Dock heading westbound passes Barnetby East box 04-07-08. 60026 in charge of the 6T27 Immingham - Santon loaded iron ore wagons passes Barnetby East box 04-07-08. 66564 at the head of the 6F57 Immingham Dock - Cottam loaded coal hoppers passes Barnetby East box 04-07-08. 66250 with 60093 in tow running light engine from Immingham heading westbound pass through Barnetby 04-07-08. East Midlands Trains 153383 forming the 2T72 17.18 Lincoln - Grimsby Town service departs Barnetby 04-07-08. 185149 forming the 1B89 17.28 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service approaches Barnetby 04-07-08. 66106 in charge of the 6V19 Immingham - Margam unloaded bogie bolsters passes Barnetby East box 04-07-08. 60013 Robert Boyle at the head of the 6M06 Lindsey - Kingsbury petroleum tanks passes Barnetby East box 04-07-08. 185148 forming the 1B91 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service approaches Barnetby 04-07-08. 60077 (Canisp) in charge of the 6T28 Immingham - Santon loaded iron ore wagons passes Barnetby East box 04-07-08. NXEC HST with power car 43290 at the helm storms through Great Heck forming the 1E06 08.35 Edinburgh - Peterborough service 12-07-08. 60009 Union of South Africa steaming through Great Heck leads the 1Z45 Norwich - Scarborough 'The Scarborough Flyer' 12-07-08. 66425 on the road to Drax hauling loaded coal hoppers passes Heck Ings Crossing 12-07-08. 66075 returning from Drax having unloaded her coal hoppers passes through Whitley Bridge 12-07-08. NXEC MK4 set with 91117 at the helm storms through Burn forming the 1S16 Peterborough - Glasgow Central service 12-07-08. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43239 leading storms through Burn forming the 1S18 Peterborough - Aberdeen service 12-07-08. NXEC HST with power car 43302 at the rear on hire to X-Country bound for Newcastle is diverted through Sherburn due to late running 12-07-08. 158904 forming the 1J26 Bridlington - Sheffield service passes through Hexthorpe 19-07-08. 66080 returning from Drax Power Station hauling unloaded coal hoppers powers through Whitley Bridge 21-07-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43300 Craigentinny leading storms through Burn forming the 1S22 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 22-07-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221135 passes through Burn forming the 1E47 Plymouth - Newcastle service 22-07-08. NXEC MK4 set in reverse with DVT 82231 at the rear passes through Burn forming the 1A39 15.55 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 22-07-08. Grand Central HST with power car 43084 leading storms through Burn forming the 1N28 Kings Cross - Sunderland service 22-07-08. Arriva X-Country unit 220023 passing through Burn forms the 1M95 Newcastle - Birmingham New St. service 22-07-08. NXEC MK4 set with 91127 leading storms through Burn forming the 1S25 Kings Cross - Edinburgh 22-07-08. 321901 forming a Doncaster - Leeds service passes through Adwick 23-07-08. NXEC MK4 set with 91114 St. Mungo Cathedral leading charges through Adwick forming a Kings Cross - Leeds service 23-07-08. 158752 forming the 1B17 Blackpool North - York service passes Colton South 26-07-08. 185148 forming the 1P14 Manchester Airport - Middlesborough service passes Colton South 26-07-08. 67027 hauling the 1Z74 Nottingham - Carlisle 'The Hadrian' charter passes through Colton South 26-07-08. Arriva X-Country unit 220016 forming the 9S38 Birmingham New St. - Edinburgh passes Colton South Junc. 26-07-08. NXEC MK4 set with 91129 at the rear bound for Kings Cross powers away from Colton Junction 26-07-08. Arriva X-Country unit 220008 forming the 1E35 Birmingham New St. - Newcastle service approaches Colton Junction 26-07-08. Grand Central HST with power car 43084 at the helm forming the 1N25 Kings Cross - Sunderland approaches Colton Junction 26-07-08. 158757 forming the 1B19 Blackpool North - York service passes Colton South 26-07-08. 185112 forming the 1P18 Manchester Airport - Middlesborough service passes Colton South 26-07-08. 158752 forming the 1B26 York - Blackpool North service passes Colton South 26-07-08. NXEC MK4 set with 91132 at the helm approaches Colton Junction forming the 1S08 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 26-07-08. Network Rail NMT with power car 43014 leading approaching Colton Junction forms the 1Q23 Derby RTC - Heaton Depot 26-07-08. East Midlands Trains HST with power cars 43064 & 43081 forming the 1Z25 Leicester - Scarborough 'Valenta Farewell' special approaches Colton Junction 26-07-08. 66417 hauling the diverted 4Z50 Daventry - Grangemouth service approaches Colton Junction 26-07-08. Arriva X-Country HST with power cars 43166 & 43007 forming the 1V49 Newcastle - Newquay service approaches Colton South Junc. 26-07-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82222 leading storms through Colton Junction forming the 1E06 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 26-07-08.

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]]> Thu Jul 10 2008 Visit To Eastleigh Depot - 08/04/89 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1539804.html Updated : 09/07/08 Saturday 5 July 2008: Updated : 09/07/08

33002 in standard BR blue livery stabled with sister engines waits her next turn of duty. 08933 one of the depot pilots with a Class 73 ED wait next turns of duty. 09001 one of the depot pilots receiving attention is parked inside the maintenance shed. 33003 withdrawn August 1987 with severe collision damage is parked on depot and long being used as a source of spares to support sister engines. 33003 withdrawn August 1987 with severe collision damage is parked on depot with other withdrawn sister engines. 33004 part of the Southern Region civil engineers fleet is stabled on depot with a number of withdrawn sister engines. 33004 part of the Southern Region civil engineers fleet stabled in the depot sidings waits her next turn of duty. 33008 Eastleigh in BR green livery at her home depot heads a line up of sister engines waiting next turns of duty. 33008 Eastleigh in BR green livery at her home depot waits a next turn of duty. 33011 withdrawn March 1989 parked on depot and being used as a source of spares to support sister engines. 33015 snowplough fitted and in standard BR blue livery stabled on depot waits her next turn of duty. 33029 snowplough fitted and in standard BR blue livery stabled on depot waits her next turn of duty. 33030 in standard BR blue livery stabled on depot waits her next turn of duty. 33042 in Railfreight two tone grey with 33030 stabled on depot wait next turns of duty. 33044 withdrawn September 1987 parked on depot and being used as a source of spares to support sister engines. 33045 withdrawn October 1987 parked on depot and being used as a source of spares to support sister engines. 33055 snowplough fitted and in standard BR blue livery stabled on depot waits her next turn of duty. 33062 withdrawn September 1987 parked on depot and being used as a source of spares to support sister engines. 33105 withdrawn and all front end multiple working and coupling equipment removed is parked with other inactive sister engines. 33110 in standard BR blue livery stabled on depot waits her next turn of duty. 37197 on depot waiting her next turn of duty heads a line up of Class 47's in differing liveries. 37197 still in standard BR blue livery stabled on depot wait her next turn of duty. 47290 in unbranded Railfreight two tone grey livery stabled on depot waits her next turn of duty. 47354 in two tone grey Railfreight Distribution sector livery waits her next turn of duty. 47615 Castell Caerffili/Caerphilly Castle in unbranded Railfreight two tone grey livery stables with sister engines. 73103 complete in unbranded InterCity colours stabled on depot waits her next turn of duty. 73106 complete in unbranded InterCity colours parked inside the maintenance shed undergoes attention.

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]]> Sat Jul 5 2008 June 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1524776.html Updated : 30/06/08 Sunday 8 June 2008: Updated : 30/06/08

6201 Princess Elizabeth with 67017 hauling the 1Z27 High Wycombe - York 'The Yorkshireman' charter steams through Bolton Percy 07-06-08. NXEC HST with MTU power car 43320 leading storms through Colton Junction forming the 1E14 09.50 Aberdeen - Newark North Gate service 07-06-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82212 at the helm heading southbound charges through Colton Junction 07-06-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82215 at the rear storms through Colton Junction forming the 1S23 16.55 Newark North Gate - Edinburgh service 07-06-08. East Midlands Trains liveried 222017 forming the 1C59 17.03 Scarborough - St. Pancras service passes through Colton Junction 07-06-08. Arriva X-Country liveried 220002 passing through Colton Junction forms the 1S67 14.00 Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh service 07-06-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82229 at the helm forming the 1E10 10.30 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service storms through Gateforth 08-06-08. 66157 at the head of engineers wagons with recovered ballast forming 6T51 East Boldon - Doncaster Up Decoy Yard passes through Thorpe Willoughby 08-06-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82201 at the rear forming the 1F20 12.55 Newark North Gate - Newcastle service charges through Thorpe Willoughby 08-06-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82215 at the helm forming the 1E11 11.00 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service charges through Thorpe Willoughby 08-06-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82219 Duke of Edinburgh at the rear forming the 1S17 13.00 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service storms through Bishops Wood 08-06-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82213 at the helm forming the 1E13 12.00 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service storms through Bishops Wood 08-06-08. 66103 hauling dead 60093 and a partly loaded steel forming the 6V49 13.52 Tees Yard - Newport Docks passes through Bishops Wood 08-06-08. NXEC HST with power car 43119 at the rear forming 1S18 13.30 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service storms through Bishops Wood 08-06-08. 66528 hauling loaded coal hoppers heading northbound passes through Thorpe Willoughby 10-06-08. NXEC HST with new liveried MTU power car 43306 leading passes through Thorpe Willoughby forming the 1S22 Kings Cross - Edinburgh 10-06-08. NXEC liveried HST set with MTU power car 43316 leading passes through Thorpe Willoughby forming the 1S23 Kings Cross - Aberdeen service 10-06-08. NXEC MK4 with 91115 at the helm charges through Thorpe Willoughby forming the 1N11 Kings Cross - Newcastle service 10-06-08. Arriva X-Country liveried 220 unit forming the 1E48 Bristol Temple Meads - Newcastle service passes through Thorpe Willoughby 10-06-08. 185139 runs alongside the Stainforth & Keadby Canal near Godnow Bridge forming a Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service 15-06-08. 66510 bound for Immingham hauling unloaded coal hoppers runs alongside the Stainforth & Keadby Canal near Godnow Bridge 15-06-08. 66110 bound for Scunthorpe Steel Works reflects in the water of the Stainforth & Keadby Canal near Godnow Bridge 15-06-08. 158842 now in Northern livery with a Class 153 unit attached forming a Bridlington - Sheffield service passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 15-06-08. 66169 on engineers duties and having run round her train alongside Hatfield Colliery passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 15-06-08. NXEC HST with power car 43077 at the helm storms through Burn forming the 1S22 15.30 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 20-06-08. Arriva X-Country 221 unit forming the 1E47 11.50 Plymouth - Newcastle service passes through Burn 20-06-08. NXEC HST with power car 43095 leading charges through Burn forming the 1S23 16.00 Kings Cross - Aberdeen service 20-06-08. 66602 heading northbound enroute to a local power station hauling loaded coal hoppers passes through Burn 20-06-08. 66541 at the head of the 4L79 15.45 Wilton - Felixstowe containers passes through Burn 20-06-08. NXEC MK4 with 91120 Royal Armouries at the helm passes through Burn forming the 1S25 17.00 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 20-06-08. Arriva X-Country liveried 220022 passes through Burn forming the 1E48 Bristol Temple Meads - Newcastle service 20-06-08. 142087 still in Arriva livery departs Stainforth & Hatfield forming the 2C32 Sheffield - Goole service 23-06-08. 185130 forming the 1B79 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 23-06-08. 66079 James Nightall GC at the head of 6T59 Saxilby - Doncaster Decoy engineers wagons passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 23-06-08. 60079 Foinaven in charge of unloaded HEA coal hoppers passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 23-06-08. 66081 at the head of 6T66 Claypole - Doncaster Decoy engineers wagons passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 23-06-08. 185105 forming the 1P51 Newcastle - Manchester Airport service passes through Church Fenton 23-06-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82209 at the helm passes through Bishops Wood forming the 1A39 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 23-06-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82230 leading departs Doncaster forming the 1A36 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 25-06-08. 57006 running light engine bound for Fastline's Roberts Road Depot passes through Hexthorpe 29-06-08. 57006 with two container flats in tow running as 6Z67 bound for Crewe departs Fastline's Roberts Road Depot 29-06-08. 57006 with two container flats in tow departs Fastline's Roberts Road Depot with 6Z67 bound for Crewe 29-06-08.

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]]> Sun Jun 8 2008 May 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1504400.html Updated : 01/06/08 Sunday 4 May 2008: Updated : 01/06/08

East Midlands Trains HST set with power car 43066 at the helm passes through Clay Cross forming a St. Pancras - Sheffield service 03-05-08. 158852 forming a Liverpool Lime St. - Norwich service passes through Clay Cross 03-05-08. East Midlands Trains HST set with power car 43046 at the helm passes through Clay Cross forming a Sheffield - St. Pancras service 03-05-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221117 forming the 1E37 Bristol Temple Meads - Newcastle service passes through Clay Cross 03-05-08. Twin Arriva X-Country units with 220024 leading pass through Clay Cross forming the 1V43 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service 03-05-08. 66034 in charge of unloaded bogie hoppers powers through Clay Cross heading northbound 03-05-08. Twin East Midlands Trains 222's with 222021 leading forming a St. Pancras - Sheffield service pass through Clay Cross 03-05-08. East Midlands Trains HST set with power car 43044 at the helm passes through Clay Cross forming a St. Pancras - Sheffield service 03-05-08. 158863 with Alphaline branding forming the 1L13 Liverpool Lime St. - Norwich service passes through Clay Cross 03-05-08. Twin Arriva X-Country units with 220030 at rear pass through Clay Cross forming a Plymouth - Edinburgh service 03-05-08. 66565 in charge of unloaded bogie hoppers powers through Clay Cross heading northbound 03-05-08. East Midlands Trains HST set with power car 43075 at the helm passes through Clay Cross forming a Sheffield - St. Pancras service 03-05-08. Twin Arriva X-Country units with 221141 leading pass through Clay Cross heading southbound 03-05-08. East Midlands Trains HST set with power car 43049 Neville Hill at the rear passes through Clay Cross forming a St. Pancras - Sheffield service 03-05-08. East Midlands Trains HST set with power car 43074 at the helm passes through Clay Cross forming a Sheffield - St. Pancras service 03-05-08. Twin East Midlands Trains 222's forming a Sheffield - St. Pancras service pass through New Tupton 03-05-08. 180111 now working with Hull Trains forming the 1A94 13.05 Hull - Kings Cross service departs Doncaster 03-05-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43290 at the helm storms through Doncaster forming the 1E12 Inverness - Kings Cross service 03-05-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82226 at the rear approaches Doncaster forming the 1D34 13.10 Kings Cross - Leeds service 03-05-08. 60093 powering through Colton Junction hauls the 6D11 14.10 Lackenby - Scunthorpe unloaded steel flats 05-05-08. NXEC MK4 set unusually in reverse with 91127 at the rear passes through Colton Junction forming the 1S22 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 05-05-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82208 at the helm storms through Colton Junction forming the 1E19 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 05-05-08. 142040 recently repainted in Northern livery passes through Colton Junction forming the 2R71 York - Hull service 05-05-08. NXEC HST set with rear power car 43314 still having remnants of GNER branding charges through Colton Junction forming 1S23 Kings Cross - Aberdeen 05-05-08. Arriva X-Country unit 220018 passes through Colton Junction forming the 1V73 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service 05-05-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82210 at the helm storms through Colton Junction forming the 1A42 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 05-05-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221117 forming the 1M95 17.17 Newcastle - Birmingham New St. service passes through Colton Junction 05-05-08. Grand Central service with EMT loan power car 43166 at the helm passes through Colton Junction forming the 1N28 16.50 Kings Cross - Sunderland 05-05-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82218 at the helm storms through Colton Junction forming the 1E21 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 05-05-08. NXEC liveried HST set with power car 43316 at the helm storms past Bridge 33 near Colton Junction forming the 1S22 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 08-05-08. 158907 heads away from Colton Junction forming the 2R71 17.27 York - Hull service 08-05-08. Arriva X-Country 220 unit forming the 1E47 11.50 Plymouth - Newcastle service passes Bridge 33 near Colton Junction 08-05-08. NXEC HST set with reliveried power car 43309 at the helm storms past Bridge 33 near Colton Junction forming the 1S23 Kings Cross - Aberdeen service 08-05-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43206 at the helm storms through Colton Junction forming the 1A42 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 08-05-08. 66543 at the head of the 4L79 15.45 Wilton - Felixstowe freightliner service passes through Colton Junction 08-05-08. Arriva X-Country liveried 220001 passes through Colton Junction forming the 1M95 17.17 Newcastle - Birmingham New St. service 08-05-08. 60051 at the head of the 6D43 13.51 Jarrow - Lindsey empty petroleum tanks passes through Colton Junction 08-05-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82200 at the rear slowing for signals at Colton Junction forms the 1S25 17.00 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 08-05-08. 321902 passing through Adwick forms a Doncaster - Leeds service 10-05-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82220 leading passes through a murky Gateforth forming the 1E07 09.00 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 11-05-08. Arriva X-Country unit 220016 forming the 09.50 Edinburgh - Reading service passes through Gateforth 11-05-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82219 Duke of Edinburgh leading passes through Gateforth forming the 1E10 10.30 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 11-05-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82228 leading passes through Burn forming the 1E12 11.30 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 11-05-08. NXEC HST set with MTU power car 43315 at the rear charges through Burn forming the 1S16 12.30 Kings Cross - Inverness service 11-05-08. Arriva X-Country liveried 220002 passing through Burn forms the 11.30 Birmingham New St. - Edinburgh service 11-05-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82209 leading passes through Burn forming the 1A31 13.20 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 11-05-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221116 forming the 10.27 Glasgow Central - Reading service passes through Burn 11-05-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82227 at the rear storming through Burn forms the 1S17 13.00 Kings Cross - Glasgow Central service 11-05-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82201 at the helm passes through Burn forming the 1E13 10.50 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 11-05-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43111 leading passes through Thorpe Willoughby forming the 1A39 15.55 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 15-05-08.

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]]> Sun May 4 2008 Visit To Crewe Diesel Depot - 18/03/89 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1495191.html Visit To Crewe Diesel Depot - 18/03/89 Thursday 17 April 2008: Visit To Crewe Diesel Depot - 18/03/89

31276 complete in two tone grey Railfreight Coal sector livery inside the maintenance shed is undergoing repairs. 31290 stabled on depot with evidence of minor bodyside damage waits to receive attention. 47101 still in standard BR blue with silver roof stabled on depot waits to receive attention. 47431 receiving attention inside the maintenance shed is parked with other sister engines. 47436 receiving attention inside the maintenance shed is parked with other sister engines. 47475 complete in Provincial Services livery receiving attention inside the maintenance shed is parked with other sister engines. 47479 stabled outside the maintenance shed waits to receive attention. 47483 in unbranded InterCity colours is stabled on depot waiting to receive attention. 47517 Andrew Carnegie stabled outside the maintenance shed waits to receive attention. 47619 in unbranded InterCity colours is stabled on depot waiting her next turn of duty. Departmental loco No. 97204 (31326) in Railway Technical Centre livery waits to receive further attention. Departmental loco No. 97204 (31326) in RTC livery stabled with 47479 outside the maintenance shed wait to receive further attention.

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]]> Thu Apr 17 2008 April 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1488883.html Updated : 30/04/08 Sunday 6 April 2008: Updated : 30/04/08

NXEC HST set with power car 43208 at the helm and rebranded coaches forming a Kings Cross - Leeds service passes through Adwick 03-04-08. 66574 at the head of the 4E24 Grain - Leeds freightliner service powers through Adwick 03-04-08. NXEC MK4 set with 91127 at the helm charges through Adwick forming a Kings Cross - Leeds service 03-04-08. 321901 forming a Doncaster - Leeds service passes between Adwick and South Elmsall 03-04-08. NXEC MK4 set with 91104 Grantham at the head charges through Adwick forming a Kings Cross - Leeds service 03-04-08. 66711 in charge of the 6H90 11.35 Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded coal hoppers passes Milford Sidings 04-04-08. 37401 & 37405 hauling Compass Tours 1Z37 Wolverhampton - York 'The Pennine Fellsman' power through Bolton Percy 06-04-08. 37401 & 37405 at the head of Compass Tours 'The Pennine Fellsman' charge through Micklefield on the run back to York 05-04-08. Grand Central HST set with power car 43123 at the rear passes through Thorpe Willoughby forming the 1N26 Kings Cross - Sunderland service 05-04-08. Arriva X-Country liveried 220017 forming the 1V59 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service passes through Thorpe Willoughby 05-04-08. NXEC HST set with recently rebranded power car 43312 at the helm passes through Thorpe Willoughby forming the 1E12 Inverness - Kings Cross service 05-04-08. Arriva X-Country 220026 forming the 1V63 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service passes through Thorpe Willoughby 05-04-08. 66102 returning to Doncaster Up Decoy with recovered ballast from an engineering possession approaches Colton South Junction 06-04-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82206 at the head passes through Thorpe Willoughby forming the 1E11 11.00 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 06-04-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82230 bringing up the rear and heading north passes through Thorpe Willoughby 06-04-08. First ScotRail liveried 170431 forming 5Z31 Haymarket Depot - Derby passes along the ECML at Thorpe Willoughby 06-04-08. 66078 with unloaded ballast wagons in tow and returning to Doncaster Up Decoy passes through Thorpe Willoughby 06-04-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82211 at the head passes through Thorpe Willoughby forming 1E12 11.30 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 06-04-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43290 bringing up the rear forming the 1S16 Kings Cross - Inverness service powers through Thorpe Willoughby 06-04-08. Arriva X-Country 221120 passing through Thorpe Willoughby forms the 1V63 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service 06-04-08. 66018 hauling a long train of HEA hopper wagons powers northbound through Thorpe Willoughby 06-04-08. 66709 Joseph Arnold Davies sporting GBRF Medite livery in charge of the 6H90 11.35 Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station passes Milford Sidings 10-04-08. Arriva X-Country units with 221121 at the rear charge through Stenson Junction forming the 09.45 Bournemouth - Edinburgh service 12-04-08. East Midlands Trains 222 Meridian unit forming the 15.02 Sheffield - St. Pancras service slowly passes the engineering possession at Tupton 12-04-08. 60055 Thomas Barnardo not running and at the head of ballast wagons is sat within the engineering possession at Tupton 12-04-08. 66563 hauling the 6M91 Theale - Earls Sidings unloaded bogie hoppers passes through Clay Cross 12-04-08. Arriva X-Country unit 220023 forming the 1V63 13.27 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service passes through Clay Cross 12-04-08. Twin Arriva X-Country units with 220030 at the rear pass through Clay Cross forming the 1S71 11.45 Bournemouth - Edinburgh service 12-04-08. 158858 forming the 1M69 13.52 Liverpool Lime Street - Nottingham service passes through Clay Cross 12-04-08. 60029 Clitheroe Castle in charge of 6M87 Ely Papworth - Peak Forest unloaded stone hoppers passes through Clay Cross 12-04-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221114 forming the 1V65 12.05 Edinburgh - Plymouth service passes through Clay Cross 12-04-08. East Midlands Trains HST set with power car 43075 at the helm passes through Clay Cross forming 1F32 14.25 St. Pancras - Sheffield service 12-04-08. 67026 & 67020 on hire to Grand Central top and tailing the 1A62 12.30 Sunderland - Kings Cross service storm through a dull Doncaster 19-04-08. 60097 powers through Colton Junction hauling the 6D11 14.10 Lackenby - Scunthorpe unloaded steel 21-04-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82206 at the helm storms through Colton Junction forming the 1E19 13.50 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 21-04-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43095 at the rear charges through Colton Junction forming the 1S22 15.30 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 21-04-08. 156461 with Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway bodyside vinyl's passes through Colton Junction forming 2R71 17.27 York - Hull service 21-04-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221130 forming the 1E47 11.50 Plymouth - Newcastle service passes through Colton Junction 21-04-08. Arriva X-Country liveried unit 220022 passing through Colton Junction forms the 1V73 16.27 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service 21-04-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43051 at the rear charges through Colton Junction forming the 1S23 16.00 Kings Cross - Aberdeen service 21-04-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43111 at the helm storms through Colton Junction forming the 1A42 16.55 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 21-04-08. 66533 Hanjin Express in charge of a lightly loaded 4L79 15.45 Wilton - Felixstowe container service passes through Colton Junction 21-04-08. NXEC MK4 set with 91108 at the helm charges through Colton Junction forming the 1S07 08.00 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 26-04-08. Network Rail's NMT with power car 43089 Hayabusa at the head storms through Colton Junction forming the 1Q34 Derby RTC - Heaton transfer 26-04-08. 47712 Pride of Carlisle with 47802 at the rear of the Stobart Pullman approach Colton Junction forming the 1Z47 08.18 Kings Cross - Harrogate charter 26-04-08. 66711 in charge of loaded bogie hoppers forming a Tyne Dock - Drax service powers through Colton South Junction 26-04-08. Arriva X-Country unit 221139 forming the 1S46 06.15 Southampton - Edinburgh service passes through Colton South 26-04-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82217 leading charges through Colton Junction forming the 1E08 09.31 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 26-04-08. 67003 top and tailing the Northern Belle stock with 67017 forming the 1Z67 Norwich - Harrogate charter power towards Colton Junction 26-04-08. 185129 forming the 1P33 11.00 Middlesborough - Manchester Airport service passes through Colton South 26-04-08.

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 S & C Diversions - 11/03/89 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1487177.html S & C Diversions - 11/03/89 Friday 4 April 2008: S & C Diversions - 11/03/89

47117 in charge of the 12.03 Edinburgh - Manchester Victoria service powers across Ais Gill Viaduct. 47365 ICI Diamond Jubilee in charge of the 12.37 Glasgow Central - Euston service powers across Ais Gill Viaduct. 47413 'Generator' approaches Garsdale at the head of the 10.45 Leeds - Carlisle service. 47413 'Generator' given the right of way pauses at Garsdale heading the 10.45 Leeds - Carlisle service. 47413 'Generator' opens up as she sets away from Garsdale hauling the 10.45 Leeds - Carlisle service. 47426 hauling the 05.51 Glasgow Central - Euston service comes off Dent Head Viaduct heading for Blea Moor. 47436 powering across Dandrymire Viaduct hauls a Glasgow Central & Edinburgh - Brighton service. 47456 hauling a Glasgow Central & Edinburgh - Manchester Victoria service powers across Dandrymire Viaduct. 47471 Norman Tunna G.C. at the head of a Glasgow Central & Edinburgh - Poole service crosses Dent Head Viaduct. 47471 Norman Tunna G.C. at the head of the 08.35 Euston - Inverness service passes through Ais Gill. 47488 Rail Riders in charge of a Carlisle - Leeds service powers across Ais Gill Viaduct. 47488 Rail Riders in charge of the 08.25 Leeds - Carlisle service powers away from Blea Moor tunnel. 47488 Rail Riders powering through Ais Gill hauls a Carlisle - Leeds service. 47512 diverted along the S & C line hauls the 09.00 Poole - Glasgow Central & Edinburgh service. 47527 in charge of the 08.12 Manchester Victoria - Edinburgh & Glasgow Central service powers away from Blea Moor Tunnel. 47532 in charge of the 05.33 Glasgow Central - Manchester Victoria service crosses Dent Head Viaduct. 47532 in charge of the 11.14 Manchester Victoria - Glasgow Central & Edinburgh service passes through Ais Gill. 47544 at the head of the 07.07 Plymouth - Glasgow Central & Aberdeen service powers through Ais Gill. 47544 in charge of a Glasgow Central & Edinburgh - Penzance service heads towards Blea Moor Tunnel. 47608 hauling the 10.30 Euston - Glasgow Central service powers through Ais Gill. 47608 in charge of the 06.38 Glasgow Central - Euston service crosses Dent Head Viaduct. 47612 TITAN powering towards Garsdale hauls an Aberdeen & Glasgow Central - Plymouth service. 47612 TITAN powers away from Blea Moor Tunnel in charge of the 07.10 Manchester Victoria - Glasgow Central service. 47646 in charge of the 07.20 Euston - Glasgow Central service powers through Garsdale.

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]]> Fri Apr 4 2008 Visit To Laira T.M.D - 04/03/89 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1482643.html Visit To Laira T.M.D - 04/03/89 Thursday 27 March 2008: Visit To Laira T.M.D - 04/03/89

08644 Ponsandane in InterCity Swallow livery receiving wheelset attention is stabled inside the main repair shed. 37675 William Cookworthy inside the maintenance shed undergoes brake system testing. 50009 Conqueror parked in the sidings with a sister engine waits her next turn of duty. 50009 Conqueror stabled in the yard with a sister engine waits her next turn of duty. 50010 Monarch, 50014 Warspite, 50012 Benbow, 50022 Anson & 50047 Swiftsure all withdrawn and being used for spares for sister engines. 50010 Monarch, 50014 Warspite, 50012 Benbow, 50022 Anson & 50047 Swiftsure all withdrawn and being used for spares to maintain sister engines. 50010 Monarch & 50014 Warspite both withdrawn and being used for spares to maintain sister engines. 50010 with Monarch nameplate removed and roof grille dumped on the floor heads a line of other similarly withdrawn sister engines. 50010 with Monarch nameplate removed makes for a sad sight now withdrawn and being used as a source of spares for sister engines. 50010 with Monarch nameplate removed makes for a sad sight now withdrawn and lined up with sister engines also taken out of active service. 50012 Benbow, 50022 Anson & 50047 Swiftsure all withdrawn and being used for spares to maintain sister engines. 50012 with Benbow nameplate removed makes for a sad sight now withdrawn and being used as a source of spares for sister engines. 50012 (Benbow) minus nameplate lines up with other withdrawn sister engines and being used as a source of spares. 50014 Warspite long withdrawn has been heavily stripped of equipment to maintain sister engines. 50014 Warspite & 50010 Monarch make up the scrap line and being used for spares to maintain sister engines. 50022 (Anson) being used as a source of spares is parked with other withdrawn sister engines. 50027 Lion is parked in the sidings with a sister engine. 50029 Renown in original Network Southeast livery stabled in the depot yard waits a next turn of duty. 50029 Renown, 50009 Conqueror and a sister engine are stabled waiting next turns of duty. 50042 Triumph stabled in the depot sidings waits her next turn of duty. 50042 Triumph stabled outside No. 7 road waits her next turn of duty. 50045 Achilles stabled in the depot sidings with a sister engine waits to receive attention. 50045 Achilles stabled in the depot yard waits to receive attention. 50047 with Swiftsure nameplate removed makes for a sad sight now withdrawn and being used as a source of spares for sister engines. 50047 (Swiftsure) with The End on the cab front is being used as a source of spares to maintain sister engines. 50047 (Swiftsure) & 50022 (Anson) both withdrawn and being used as a source of spares for sister engines. 50047 (Swiftsure) & 50022 (Anson) both withdrawn are being used for spares to maintain sister engines. 50047 (Swiftsure) & 50022 (Anson) both withdrawn are being used for spares to maintain sister engines. 50149 and the last chance to see her in Railfreight livery is already part undercoated for a repaint into Network Southeast colours. 50149 inside the maintenance shed and due to loose her two tone grey Railfreight livery is being prep'd for a repaint into Network Southeast colours. 50149 inside the maintenance shed and part undercoated is being repainted into Network Southeast livery.

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08285 withdrawn and parked at the rear of the depot is being used as a source of spares. 25202 long withdrawn and stabled in the depot sidings the reason why at the depot unknown. 31206 waiting a next turn of duty is stabled with 47342 which has cab damage following a collision. 31232 complete in red stripe Railfreight livery waits for her next turn of duty. 31453 Ex Works and sporting a new Departmental grey with black doors livery is seen waiting her next turn of duty. 31469 & 31447 stabled in the sidings wait for next turns of duty. 31469 & 31447 stabled in the sidings with sister engines wait for next turns of duty. 37059 Port of Tilbury complete in dirty Railfreight Distribution livery waits her next turn of duty. 46010 long withdrawn and eventually destined for preservation is parked at the rear of the depot. 56071 inside the maintenance shed with axle end covers removed undergoes ultrasonic axle testing.

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]]> Tue Mar 11 2008 March 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1470181.html Updated : 31/03/08 Wednesday 5 March 2008: Updated : 31/03/08

158777 forming the 2F08 Matlock - Derby service passes through Duffield 01-03-08. East Midland Trains HST set with power car 43045 at the rear passes through Duffield forming 1F20 St. Pancras - Sheffield service 01-03-08. Arriva cross-country unit 221121 forming the 07.35 Dundee - Bournemouth service passes through Duffield 01-03-08. East Midland Trains HST set with power car 43073 at the helm passes through Duffield forming 1C35 13.27 Sheffield - St. Pancras service 01-03-08. 158774 sporting a variety of previous TOC branding passes southbound through Clay Cross 01-03-08. East Midland Trains 222 Meridian unit passes southbound through Clay Cross 01-03-08. East Midland Trains HST set with power car 43046 at the rear passes through Clay Cross forming 1F28 13.25 St. Pancras - Sheffield service 01-03-08. Twin Arriva cross-country units with 220030 in the lead pass through Clay Cross forming a Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service 01-03-08. Arriva cross-country 221 unit forming the 1E46 13.00 Bristol Temple Meads - Newcastle service passes through Clay Cross 01-03-08. 66545 hauling unloaded bogied coal hoppers heads northbound at Clay Cross 01-03-08. Twin Arriva cross-country units pass through Clay Cross forming the 1S71 11.45 Bournemouth - Glasgow Central service 01-03-08. Southwest Trains liveried 158886 heading southbound passes through Clay Cross 01-03-08. Arriva XC's Voyager 220011 storms through Church Fenton heading in the York direction 09-03-08. First Transpennine Express's 185149 bound for Manchester Airport charges through Church Fenton 09-03-08. First Transpennine Express's 185105 bound for Manchester passes through Bolton Percy 09-03-08. First Transpennine Express's 185108 heading towards York forming a Newcastle bound service passes through Bolton Percy 09-03-08. 158845 still in Ex Central colours heading in the Leeds direction passes through Bolton Percy 09-03-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43095 at the helm diverted due to ECML engineering work passes through Bolton Percy forming a Kings Cross bound service 09-03-08. 66138 power station bound in charge of loaded coal hoppers heads south through Bolton Percy 09-03-08. Twin Arriva XC's Voyager units heading in the York direction pass through Bolton Percy 09-03-08. Twin Arriva XC's Voyager units heading in the Leeds direction pass through Bolton Percy 09-03-08. First Transpennine Express's 185118 forming a Manchester bound service passes through Bolton Percy 09-03-08. 66716 Willesden Traincare Centre at the head of a Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded coal passes through Bolton Percy 09-03-08. NXEC HST set with rebranded power car 43238 at the rear diverted due to ECML engineering work heads northbound through Bolton Percy 09-03-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82205 at the helm charges away from Colton Junction forming a Kings Cross bound service 09-03-08. 66510 with loaded coal hoppers in tow passes her home depot at Midland Road 19-03-08. 66505 heads towards her home depot at Midland Road for servicing and a refuel 19-03-08. 60074 Teenage Spirit in the new DB Schenker livery at the head of 6E13 12.40 Newbiggin - Milford Sidings gypsum service passes Midland Road Depot 19-03-08. 60074 'Teenage Spirit' in the new DB Schenker blue livery hauling 6E13 12.40 Newbiggin - Milford Sidings gypsum passes Midland Road Depot 19-03-08. NXEC MK4 set with DVT 82205 at the helm heads south at Botany Bay near Retford bound for Kings Cross 21-03-08. 144005 forming the 2Y87 York - Meadowhall service passes through Bolton Percy 22-03-08. 158752 now with a centre car inserted passes through Bolton Percy forming the 1B28 York - Blackpool North service 22-03-08. 158759 now with a centre car inserted passes through Bolton Percy forming the 1B21 Blackpool North - York service 22-03-08. 185143 forming the 1P31 10.15 Newcastle - Manchester Airport service passes through Bolton Percy 22-03-08. 66551 hauling loaded coal hoppers heads southbound through Bolton Percy 22-03-08. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland steaming through Bolton Percy hauls the 1Z62 Leicester - York 'The Yorkshireman' charter 22-03-08. 66557 powers northbound through Bolton Percy in charge of unloaded coal hoppers 22-03-08. 158757 now with a centre car inserted passes through Bolton Percy forming the 1B23 Blackpool North - York service 22-03-08. 185119 forming the 1P33 11.00 Middlesborough - Manchester Airport service passes through Bolton Percy 22-03-08. 158759 now with a centre car inserted passes through Bolton Percy forming the 1B30 York - Blackpool North service 22-03-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43056 at the helm storms through Bolton Grange forming the 1E10 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service 22-03-08. 185108 forming a Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 22-03-08. 66162 with loaded coal hoppers in tow from Immingham Docks passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 22-03-08. 153352 still in old Arriva colours forming a Scunthorpe - Sheffield service approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 22-03-08. GrantPlant track machine bound for Doncaster Belmont passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 22-03-08. 66201, 60097 & 66159 forming a multiple light engines transfer as OH05 Immingham - Doncaster Carr Loco pass through Stainforth & Hatfield 22-03-08. Twin FTPE units with 185136 at the rear pass through Bolton Percy forming a Middlesborough service 23-03-08. 150223 still in old First North Western livery heads southbound through Bolton Percy 23-03-08. NXEC HST set with power car 43206 at the helm and diverted due to ECML engineering work heads north through Bolton Percy 23-03-08.

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]]> Wed Mar 5 2008 Visit To Selhurst Depot - 29/10/88 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1461572.html Visit To Selhurst Depot - 29/10/88 Tuesday 19 February 2008: Visit To Selhurst Depot - 29/10/88

09005 stabled inside the EMU repair shed waits further shunting duties as depot pilot. 09024 with a side rod removed is being readied for a lift to change a defective wheelset. 319060 and Class 455/8 No. 5827 both in Network Southeast livery receive maintenance inside the EMU repair shed. 33026 off her bogies is seen undergoing a wheelset change. 73136 complete in original style InterCity livery minus bogies is seen receiving an 'F' exam overhaul. 73141 complete in original style InterCity livery minus bogies is seen receiving an 'F' exam overhaul. 73141 & 73136 both in original style InterCity livery and minus bogies are seen undergoing 'F' exam overhauls. Class 455/8 No. 5836 complete in Network Southeast livery is seen inside a maintenance shed.

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]]> Tue Feb 19 2008 Visit To Ripple Lane Servicing Depot - 29/10/88 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1461568.html Visit To Ripple Lane Servicing Depot - 29/10/88 Tuesday 19 February 2008: Visit To Ripple Lane Servicing Depot - 29/10/88

37888 Petrolea complete in two tone grey Railfreight Petroleum sector livery. 37890 & 37888 Petrolea both in Railfeight Petroleum sector livery shunt in the yard. 37890 & 37888 Petrolea both in Railfeight Petroleum sector livery shunt other engines in the yard. 37890 & 37888 Petrolea both in Railfeight Petroleum sector livery with 31105 in tow power away from the depot. 37891 inside the maintenance shed is seen undergoing repairs. 47119 Arcidae complete in two tone grey Railfreight Petroleum sector livery. 47349 with 47007 complete in original Railfreight livery both wait next turns of duty.

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]]> Tue Feb 19 2008 February 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1457342.html Updated : 04/03/08 Monday 11 February 2008: Updated : 04/03/08

66557 at the head of a consist of loaded coal hoppers powers southbound at Colton South Junc. 02-02-08. NatEx. MK4 set with DVT 82207 at the helm charges through Bolton Grange forming the 1E09 08.50 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 02-02-08. NatEx. HST set with reliveried power car 43300 Craigentinny at the helm charges through Burn forming the 1E14 09.52 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service 02-02-08. Arriva cross-country Class 220 unit forming the 1V67 14.22 Newcastle - Cardiff Central service passes through Burn 02-02-08. NatEx. HST set with power car 43095 at the helm charges through Burn forming the 1E15 11.50 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 02-02-08. NatEx. liveried HST set with power car 43238 at the helm charges through Burn forming the 1S19 14.00 Kings Cross - Aberdeen service 02-02-08. 185104 forming a Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 09-02-08. 158759 complete in the new Northern livery heading eastbound approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 09-02-08. 60075 in charge of 6T77 10.35 Doncaster Decoy - Humber Road Junc. loaded ballast wagons approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 09-02-08. 67017 bringing up the rear of the 1Z67 08.30 Kings Cross - Middlesborough footex passes through Bishop Wood 09-02-08. 158754 forming the 2R61 11.50 York - Hull service passes through Bishop Wood 09-02-08. 158792 forming the 2R63 12.18 York - Selby service passes through Ryther 09-02-08. NatEx. Mk4 set with DVT 82220 at the rear charges through Ryther forming the 1N07 Kings Cross - Newcastle service 09-02-08. NatEx. HST set with power car 43051 at the helm charges through Ryther forming the 1S13 Kings Cross - Glasgow Central service 09-02-08. NatEx. HST set with power car 43314 at the helm charges through Bishop Wood forming the 1E10 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service 09-02-08. Grand Central HST formation with power car 43080 at the rear passes through Bishop Wood forming the 1N26 Kings Cross - York service 09-02-08. Arriva cross-country 221116 forming the 1V59 12.17 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service passes through Bishop Wood 09-02-08. NatEx. HST set with power car 43313 at the rear charges through Bishop Wood forming the 1S15 Kings Cross - Inverness service 09-02-08. Grand Central HST formation with power car 43080 at the helm charges through Bishop Wood forming the 1A62 York - Kings Cross service 09-02-08. NatEx. Mk4 set with DVT 82201 at the rear charges through Bishop Wood forming the 1S16 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 09-02-08. NatEx. HST set with power car 43290 at the helm charges through Bishop Wood forming the 1E11 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 09-02-08. NatEx. HST set with power car 43108 at the helm charges through Bishop Wood forming the 1E12 Inverness - Kings Cross service 09-02-08. Arriva cross-country 221118 forming the 1V63 13.27 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service passes through Bishop Wood 09-02-08. NatEx. Mk4 set with DVT 82207 at the helm charges through Bishop Wood forming the 1E13 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 09-02-08. NatEx. HST set with rebranded power car 43300 Craigentinny at the helm charges through Bishop Wood forming the 1E14 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service 09-02-08. Nat-Ex. Mk4 set with DVT 82223 at the helm charges through Ryther forming the 1E05 06.50 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 16-02-08. Arriva cross-country Class 221 unit storms through Gateforth forming the 1V51 10.25 Newcastle - Plymouth service 16-02-08. Nat-Ex. Mk4 set with DVT 82203 at the helm passes through Gateforth forming the 1E07 07.50 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 16-02-08. Nat-Ex. liveried HST set with power car 43238 at the helm charges through Bolton Grange forming the 1E10 07.53 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service 16-02-08. Grand Central HST set with power car 43080 bringing up the rear heads towards York forming 1N26 11.27 from Kings Cross 16-02-08. Arriva cross-country Class 220 unit passes through Colton Junc. forming the 1V59 12.17 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service 16-02-08. 158850 still in ex Central livery approaching Colton South forms a service from York 16-02-08. 66080 in charge of 6D76 11.24 Redcar - Rylestone shortened Tilcon service approaches Colton South Junc. 16-02-08. Twin Arriva cross-country 221 units pass Colton Junction forming the 08.20 Aberdeen - Bournemouth service 16-02-08. Grand Central HST set with power car 43080 at the helm powers away from Colton Junction forming the 1A62 14.05 York - Kings Cross service 16-02-08. Nat-Ex. HST set with power car 43314 at the helm charges towards Bridge 33 near Colton Junction heading for Kings Cross 16-02-08. Arriva cross-country Class 220 unit powers away from Colton Junction at Bridge 33 forming 1V63 13.27 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service 16-02-08. 321903 forming a Doncaster - Leeds service passes through Adwick 16-02-08. 66625 in charge of unloaded bogie coal hoppers heads northbound at Bolton Percy 23-02-08. Newly formed Northern 158 3-car 158758 bound for York passes through Bolton Percy 23-02-08. Newly formed Northern 158 3-car 158756 passes through Bolton Percy forming 1B24 York - Preston service 23-02-08. 55022 Royal Scots Grey powers through Bolton Percy at the head of Spitfire Railtours 1Z55 06.14 Liverpool Lime St. - Edinburgh railtour 23-02-08. 47712 Pride of Carlisle at the head of the Stobart Pullman forms 1Z60 Kings Cross - Carlisle 'The S & C Winter Wonderland' near Colton Junc. 23-02-08. 66086 in charge of loaded bogie coal hoppers passes through Burton Salmon 23-02-08. 66057 at the head of 6J85 Tees Yard - Aldwarke unloaded bogie bolsters passes through Burton Salmon 23-02-08. Arriva cross-country's 221141 passes through Bishops Wood forming the 1V67 Newcastle - Birmingham New St. service 23-02-08.

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]]> Mon Feb 11 2008 Visit To Old Oak Common TMD - 29/10/88 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1443992.html Visit To Old Oak Common TMD - 29/10/88 Saturday 19 January 2008: Visit To Old Oak Common TMD - 29/10/88

50030 Repulse inside the main repair shop receiving power unit repairs. 08944 in GWR green livery takes a break from shunting duties. 08948 one of the depot pilots takes a break from shunting duties. 31158 complete in original style Railfreight livery waits her next turn of duty. 47207 Bulmers of Hereford complete in two tone grey Railfreight Distribution sector livery waits her next turn of duty. 47473 stabled in the loco sidings waits her next turn of duty. 47558 Mayflower stabled in the loco sidings waits her next turn of duty. 47649 with Scotty Dog transfer on her bodyside waits for a next turn of duty. 50008 Thunderer stabled on a turntable road waits for her next turn of duty. 50030 Repulse inside the main repair shop undergoing power unit repairs. 50038 Formidable & 50013 Agincourt both withdrawn and being used as a source of spares to maintain sister engines. 50040 Centurion basking in the sun waits her next turn of duty. 56072 stabled on one of the turntable roads waits her next turn of duty. Classes 101, 104 & 101 DMU's receiving maintenance inside the carriage servicing shed. Class 121 Pressed Steel DMBS No. 55023 (L123) undergoing maintenance inside the carriage servicing shed. Class 121 Pressed Steel DMBS No. 55030 (L130) undergoing maintenance inside the carriage servicing shed.

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]]> Sat Jan 19 2008 Visit To Stratford Diesel Repair Shop - 29/10/88 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1443522.html Updated : 17/02/08 Friday 18 January 2008: Updated : 17/02/08

08606 withdrawn from active service and being used as a source of spares for sister shunting engines. 31222 withdrawn from active service and being stripped of useable spares to repair sister engines. 31222 withdrawn from active service and being used as a source of spares for sister engines. 31280 withdrawn from active service and being used as a source of spares for sister engines. 31327 Phillips-Imperial complete in Red Stripe Railfreight livery on depot for derailment damage repairs. 37065 stabled in the loco sidings waits for her next turn of duty. 37706 complete in two tone grey Railfreight Petroleum sector livery on depot for derailment damage repairs. 37706 complete in two tone grey Railfreight Petroleum sector livery stopped for derailment damage repairs. 37708 complete in two tone grey Railfreight Petroleum sector livery stopped for traction motor repairs. 47576 King's Lynn complete in Network SouthEast livery waits for her next turn of duty. 47576 King's Lynn complete in Network SouthEast livery waits her next turn of duty. 47589 complete in InterCity Swallow livery waits for attention to fuel system defects. 47598 nearing completion of an 'F' exam overhaul looks immaculate in revised Network SouthEast livery. 86210 City of Edinburgh having completed an 'F' exam overhaul and repaint into unbranded InterCity Swallow livery. HST power car 43068 undergoing Driving Van Trailer (DVT) modifications for use with Class 91 mainline testing.

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]]> Fri Jan 18 2008 January 2008 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1437015.html Updated : 01/02/08 Tuesday 8 January 2008: Updated : 01/02/08

National Express Mk4 set with DVT 82205 at the helm passes through Great Heck forming 1E06 08.35 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 05-01-08. National Express Mk4 set with DVT 82215 at the rear charges through Great Heck forming a Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 05-01-08. 66582 powers towards Great Heck hauling loaded coal hoppers bound for one of the Yorkshire Power Stations 05-01-08. 66171 with unloaded coal hoppers in tow heads southbound through Great Heck 05-01-08. 66951 having unloaded coal at one of the Yorkshire Power Stations heads southbound at Gateforth 05-01-08. Grand Central HST set with power cars 43080 & 43067 returning from Kings Cross passes through Gateforth 05-01-08. Grand Central HST set with power car 43067 at the rear returning from Kings Cross passes through Gateforth 05-01-08. National Express MK4 set with DVT 82209 at the helm passes through Gateforth forming a Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 05-01-08. 66094 at the head of 6N30 Scunthorpe - Lackenby loaded steel slabs approaches Gateforth 05-01-08. National Express MK4 set with DVT 82225 at the helm passes through Gateforth forming a Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 05-01-08. National Express HST set with power car 43095 at the rear passes through Gateforth forming 1S15 Kings Cross - Inverness service 05-01-08. National Express MK4 set with DVT 82208 at the helm passes through Gateforth forming a Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 05-01-08. National Express MK4 set forming a Kings Cross - Edinburgh service passes through Gateforth 05-01-08. 43117 minus National Express branding leads the 1S12 Inverness - Kings Cross service through Gateforth 05-01-08. Grand Central HST set with power car 43067 at the helm bound for Kings Cross passes through Gateforth 05-01-08. 66122 hauling unloaded coal hoppers heads southbound through Gateforth 05-01-08. National Express MK4 set with DVT 82214 at the helm charges through Colton Junction forming the 1E08 Darlington - Kings Cross service 12-01-08. NEX HST set with power car 43117 at the rear charges through Colton Junction forming the 1S12 Kings Cross - Darlington service 12-01-08. Arriva Cross-Country 221 unit forming the 1V55 Darlington - Bristol Temple Meads service passes through Colton Junction 12-01-08. Arriva Cross-Country 221 unit forming the 1E39 Bristol Temple Meads - Darlington service passes through Colton Junction 12-01-08. National Express MK4 set with DVT 82227 at the helm charges through Colton Junction forming the 1E09 Darlington - Kings Cross service 12-01-08. 185116 forming the 1F66 Scarborough - Liverpool Lime Street service approaches Colton South Junction 12-01-08. 185110 forming the 1P37 Middlesborough - Manchester Airport service approaches Colton South Junction 12-01-08. NEX HST set with power car 43057 at the rear charges northbound through Colton Junction forming a Kings Cross - Darlington service 12-01-08. Arriva Cross-Country 220 unit forming the 1V59 Darlington - Bristol Temple Meads service passes through Colton Junction 12-01-08. National Express MK4 set with DVT 82217 at the helm charges through Colton Junction forming the 1E11 Darlington - Kings Cross service 12-01-08. Arriva Cross-Country liveried 220017 forming the 1E40 Cardiff Central - Darlington service passes through Colton Junction 12-01-08. NEX HST set with power car 43095 bringing up the rear charges towards Colton Junction forming the 1S15 Kings Cross - Darlington service 12-01-08. NEX HST set with power car 43117 at the helm charges away from Colton Junction forming 1E12 Darlington - Kings Cross service 12-01-08. Grand Central HST set with power car 43067 at the helm heads away from Colton Junction forming 1A62 York - Kings Cross service 12-01-08. 66171 in charge of unloaded coal hoppers heads southbound at Gateforth 19-01-08. Arriva Cross-Country liveried 220017 charges through Gateforth forming a service to Bristol Temple Meads 19-01-08. NatEx MK4 set with DVT 82200 at the rear passes through Gateforth forming the 1S12 10.30 Kings Cross - York service 27-01-08. Arriva Cross-Country 220 unit passing through Gateforth forms the 1V55 York - Bristol Temple Meads service 27-01-08. NatEx MK4 set with DVT 82200 at the helm passes through Gateforth forming the 1E10 13.00 York - Kings Cross service 27-01-08. Arriva Cross-Country 220 unit forming the 1V59 York - Bristol Temple Meads service charges through Gateforth 27-01-08. NatEx MK4 set with DVT 82204 at the helm passes through Gateforth forming the 1E11 13.30 York - Kings Cross service 27-01-08. 66097 hauling loaded engineers ballast wagons bound for Doncaster Up Decoy passes through Gateforth 27-01-08. NatEx MK4 set with DVT 82218 at the helm passes through Gateforth forming the 1E12 14.00 York - Kings Cross service 27-01-08. 66586 hauling unloaded coal hoppers forming the 4R18 York Up Yard - Immingham powers through Gateforth 27-01-08. NatEx HST set with power car 43108 at the rear passes through Gateforth forming the 1S16 12.00 Kings Cross - Darlington service 27-01-08. Arriva Cross-Country's 220001 forming the 1V63 York - Bristol Temple Meads service passes through Gateforth 27-01-08. NatEx MK4 set with DVT 82215 at the rear passes through Gateforth forming the 1S16 12.30 Kings Cross - Darlington service 27-01-08. NatEx MK4 set with DVT 82228 at the helm passes through Gateforth forming the 1E13 14.30 York - Kings Cross service 27-01-08. 66227 hauling a long rake of unloaded HEA coal wagons heads northbound through Gateforth 27-01-08.

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]]> Tue Jan 8 2008 Severn Valley Railway - Diesel Day 15/10/88 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1434230.html Severn Valley Railway - Diesel Day 15/10/88 Wednesday 2 January 2008: Severn Valley Railway - Diesel Day 15/10/88

LMS 8F 2-8-0 No. 8233 in steam is seen stabled at Bewdley station. 55016 Gordon Highlander waits to depart Bridgnorth with the 11.20 service for Kidderminster. Class 14 'Teddybear' D9516 complete in two two green livery is parked at the loco shed at Bridgnorth. Class 25 No. D7633 complete in two tone green livery arrives at Bewdley with the 15.23 service from Kidderminster. Class 25 No. D7633 complete in two tone green livery at the head of the 15.23 service from Kidderminster arrives at Bewdley. Class 25 No. D7633 complete in two tone green livery departs Bewdley with the 14.25 Highley - Kidderminster service. D1013 Western Ranger complete in standard BR blue livery at Bridgnorth. D1013 Western Ranger complete in standard BR blue livery waits to depart Bridgnorth. D1013 Western Ranger in standard BR blue livery at Bridgnorth having arrived with a train from Kidderminster. D1041 Western Prince complete in maroon livery arrives at Bridgnorth with the 09.58 service from Kidderminster. D1041 Western Prince complete in maroon livery at Bridgnorth station. D1041 Western Prince in maroon livery is parked at the loco shed at Bridgnorth. D1041 Western Prince & D1062 Western Courier both in maroon livery are parked at the loco shed at Bridgnorth. D1062 Western Courier arrives at Bewdley with the 14.41 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth service. D7018 'Hymek' accelerates away from Bewdley with the 13.30 Bridgnorth - Kidderminster service. D7018 'Hymek' at Bewdley heads the 15.03 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth service. D7018 'Hymek' pauses at Bewdley with the 13.30 Bridgnorth - Kidderminster service. D7018 'Hymek' with the 13.30 Bridgnorth - Kidderminster service pauses at Bewdley. GWR chocolate & cream liveried Class 117 DMU T305 (51410+59520+51368) at Bewdley with a service from Kidderminster. LMS 8F 2-8-0 No. 8233 in steam is stabled at Bewdley station. West Country Class 4-6-2 No. 34027 Taw Valley is parked at the loco shed at Bridgnorth.

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]]> Wed Jan 2 2008 Bescot Rail Open Day : 09/10/88 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1426861.html Updated : 17/02/08 Thursday 20 December 2007: Updated : 17/02/08

02003 long withdrawn but in immaculate restored condition mounted on back of transporter. 08466 complete in Railfreight livery. 20132 complete in original Railfreight grey livery. 25211 long withdrawn has recently received a fresh coat of standard BR blue paint. 27000 EM2 Electra preserved and immaculate in green livery. 31183 in Railfreight livery badly damaged with drooping cab after a head on collision. 31430 repainted and looking immaculate and with 'The Fair Maid' headboard shortly after her 'Sister Dora' naming ceremony. 31430 repainted and looking immaculate for the 'Sister Dora' naming ceremony. 37298 complete in standard BR blue livery with 'The Growler Group' headboard. 37298 complete with 'The Growler Group' headboard. 37298 complete with 'The Growler Group' headboard. 37892 Ripple Lane complete in two tone grey Railfreight Petroleum sector livery. 37892 Ripple Lane complete in two tone grey Railfreight Petroleum sector livery. 37903 complete in two tone grey Railfreight Metals sector livery. 37903 complete in two tone grey Railfreight Metals sector livery. 37903 complete in two tone grey Railfreight Metals sector livery. 45106 complete in green livery for use on railtours. 45106 painted in green livery for use on railtours. 47238 Bescot Yard turned out in immaculate two tone grey Railfreight Distribution sector livery. 47238 newly named Bescot Yard and in immaculate two tone grey Railfreight Distribution sector livery. 47238 turned out in immaculate two tone grey Railfreight Distribution sector livery and newly named Bescot Yard. 47238 turned out in immaculate two tone grey Railfreight Distribution sector livery and newly named Bescot Yard. 55016 Gordon Highlander stabled outside the maintenance shed. 58001 complete in two tone grey Railfreight Coal sector livery. 58001 looks immaculate in two tone grey Railfreight Coal sector livery. 58001 with train looks immaculate in two tone grey Railfreight Coal sector livery. 58003 & Class 97/2 Ex. 31/1 No. 97204 (31326) stabled outside the maintenance shed. 90007 complete in the new Intercity Swallow livery. Class 25 No. 25211 spruced up with a coat of standard BR blue paint. Class 310 EMU 310101 complete in Midline Provincial services livery. Class 71 E5001 complete in Southern Region malachite green livery. Class 71 No. E5001 complete in Southern Region malachite green livery. Class 97/2 Ex 31/1 No. 97204 (31326) complete in British Rail Research - Railway Technical Centre livery. D1041 Western Prince gleaming in the sun in an immaculate maroon livery. D1041 Western Prince looks immaculate in maroon livery. Deltic 55016 Gordon Highlander stabled outside the maintenance shed. Deltic 9019 Royal Highland Fusilier complete in BR standard blue livery. Preserved 5F 4-6-0 No. 44932 with 'The Mancunian' headboard treats visitors to steam rides using DMU vehicles. Preserved Class 71 No. E5001 looks immaculate in malachite green livery. Preserved EM2 No. 27000 Electra looks immaculate in original green livery. Preserved EM2 No. 27000 Electra nameplate.

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]]> Thu Dec 20 2007 25kv AC Electric Multiple Units http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1425990.html Updated : 02/09/08 Tuesday 18 December 2007: Updated : 02/09/08

321301 first of a new build at BREL York Works for NSE Anglia Electric's during acceptance trials is stabled in the bay platform at Doncaster 02-10-88. 321301 first of a new build from BREL York Works undergoing acceptance trials stables in the bay platform at Doncaster 02-10-88. 321338 brand new and on pre delivery test runs between Doncaster & Peterborough passes Balby Bridge south of Doncaster 14-04-89. 321340 brand new in Network South East livery heading northbound on a pre delivery test run approaches Doncaster 03-05-89. 321341 brand new in Network South East livery departs Doncaster on a pre delivery test run to Peterborough 05-05-89. 321342 brand new in Network South East livery heading southbound on a pre delivery test run passes through Doncaster 04-05-89. Class 304 017 departing Liverpool Lime Street station on 10-05-87. Class 304 EMU No. 304001 waits for departure time at Manchester Piccadilly 18-03-89. Class 310 067 in Network Southeast livery at Euston station 10-05-87. Class 311 103 approaching Motherwell on the Hamilton Circle service 03-10-87. Class 313 005 in original livery is seen at Euston station 10-05-87. Class 313 units 313020 & 313034 between barrier wagons and brake vans stabled at Belmont Yard wait for forwarding to Doncaster Works 11-05-89. Class 318 258 approaching Lochwinnoch with an Ayr service 01-10-87. Class 318 268 at Kilwinning with a Glasgow - Ayr service 01-10-87.

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]]> Tue Dec 18 2007 December 2007 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1419762.html Updated : 19/12/07 Wednesday 5 December 2007: Updated : 19/12/07

East Midland Trains 222012 approaches Colton Junction forming the 1F01 06.20 St. Pancras - York service 01-12-07. GNER MK4 set with DVT 82203 at the helm passes Colton Junction forming 1E04 07.31 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 01-12-07. 156454 forming the 2R59 10.17 York - Selby service passes Colton Junction 01-12-07. Voyager 220022 with new cross-country branding passes Colton Junction forming the 1V47 09.25 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service 01-12-07. GNER MK4 set with DVT 82229 at the helm passes Colton Junction forming 1E05 07.00 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 01-12-07. GNER MK4 set with DVT 82208 at the helm passes Colton Junction forming 1E06 08.35 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 01-12-07. 67021 & 67025 top and tailing the Northern Belle stock head towards Colton Junction hauling the 1Z54 Liverpool Lime St. - Durham charter 01-12-07. 185123 heads towards Colton Junction forming 1P22 09.34 Manchester Aiport - Middlesborough service 01-12-07. Twin TPE 185 units with 185146 at the rear head towards Colton Junc. forming the 1E69 09.22 Liverpool Lime St. - Scarborough service 01-12-07. Voyager 220 unit forming the 1V51 10.26 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service passes Colton Junction 01-12-07. GNER MK4 set with DVT 82215 at the rear and new white stripe applied passes Colton Junction forming the 1S11 10.00 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 01-12-07. GNER MK4 set with DVT 82214 at the helm passes Colton Junction forming the 1E07 08.00 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 01-12-07. GNER MK4 set with DVT 82231 at the helm and new white stripe applied passes Colton Junction forming 1E08 09.31 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 01-12-07. A4 60019 Bittern steams towards Colton Junction at the head of 1Z89 Kings Cross - York charter 01-12-07. 47818 & 47703 top and tailing the 1Z73 06.32 Bristol Temple Meads - York charter power towards Colton Juction 01-12-07. 66011 hauling unloaded coal hoppers heads southbound at Gateforth 01-12-07. 47828 (47813 on the rear) powers through Gateforth hauling the late running 1Z47 05.42 Colchester - Skipton charter 01-12-07. 47828 & 47813 top and tail the late running 1Z47 05.42 Colchester - Skipton charter through Gateforth 01-12-07. GNER MK4 set with DVT 82212 at the rear charges through Gateforth forming the 1S13 11.00 Kings Cross - Glasgow Central service 01-12-07. GNER HST with debranded power cars charges through Gateforth forming the 1E10 07.55 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service 01-12-07. 66952 hauling loaded coal hoppers heads northbound through Gateforth 01-12-07. Voyager 220 unit with cross-country branding charges through Great Heck forming the 1V51 10.25 Newcastle - Plymouth service 13-12-07. National Express East Coast Mk4 set with DVT 82215 at the rear charges through Great Heck forming the 1N04 09.30 Kings Cross - Newcastle service 13-12-07. Hull Trains 222 unit passes through Great Heck forming a Kings Cross - Hull service 13-12-07. National Express East Coast Mk4 set with DVT 82231 at the helm charges through Great Heck forming the 1E07 07.50 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross 13-12-07. 66557 in charge of unloaded coal hoppers heads southbound through Great Heck 13-12-07. National Express HST set still to be white stripped and branded charges through Great Heck forming the 1S11 10.00 Kings Cross - Edinburgh 13-12-07. National Express HST set charges through Great Heck forming the 1E08 09.30 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 13-12-07. 66550 on a cold but bright winters day powers through Great Heck hauling loaded coal hoppers 13-12-07. 60077 on binliner duties powers northbound through Gateforth 13-12-07. National Express HST with power car 43318 at the rear passes through Gateforth forming 1N06 11.30 Kings Cross - Newcastle 13-12-07. Voyager 220 unit unbranded passes through Gateforth forming the 1V59 12.19 Newcastle - Plymouth service 13-12-07. 66136 hauling loaded coal hoppers powers northbound through Gateforth 13-12-07. National Express - East Coast branded MK4 set charges through Gateforth forming 1E11 09.50 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 13-12-07. National Express HST with power car 43316 at the rear passes through Gateforth forming 1S15 12.00 Kings Cross - Inverness 13-12-07. National Express liveried HST set with power car 43300 at the helm charges through Gateforth forming 1E12 07.55 Inverness - Kings Cross service 13-12-07. Twin Network Rail machines with DR98907 in the lead pass through Clayton 18-12-07. 37601 & 37603 dragging 37604 forming the 0Z09 York - Loughborough light engine movement pass southbound through Clayton 18-12-07. Double headed 'Black 5' No. 45407 & Standard 4MT No. 76079 at the helm of the RTC's St. Albans - York charter pass through Clayton 22-12-07.

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]]> Wed Dec 5 2007 November 2007 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1409450.html Updated : 03/12/07 Saturday 17 November 2007: Updated : 03/12/07

66557 at the head of the 6G36 12.20 Kellingley - Drax coal flow approaches Heck Ings Crossing 02-11-07. 66096 having come off the Drax branch with unloaded coal hoppers in tow approaches Heck Ings crossing 02-11-07. 142078 heads along the Stainforth & Keadby Canal at Maud's Bridge forming 2P67 Scunthorpe - Lincoln Central service 03-11-07. 185117 runs along the Stainforth & Keadby Canal at Maud's Bridge forming the 1B72 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service 03-11-07. 66137 at the head of 4R15 Milford - Immingham Dock empty coal hoppers passes Maud's Bridge 03-11-07. 144001 forming the 2P69 Scunthorpe - Lincoln Central service passes along the Stainforth & Keadby Canal at Maud's Bridge 03-11-07. 185145 forming a Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service approaches Maud's Bridge 03-11-07. 66004 at the head of 6N30 12.21 Scunthorpe - Lackenby loaded steel approaches Maud's Bridge 03-11-07. 60017 & 66161 running light engine westbound approach Maud's Bridge 03-11-07. Voyager 220 unit forming the 1E39 06.40 Plymouth - Newcastle service passes through Burn 15-11-07. Voyager 220 unit storming through Burn forms the 1V55 11.22 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service 15-11-07. GNER MK4 set charges through Burn forming the 1S13 11.00 Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 15-11-07. GNER MK4 set storming through Burn forms the 1A26 11.30 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 15-11-07. GNER's 43099 now debranded leads a Kings Cross bound service through Burn 15-11-07. GNER HST set with both power cars debranded charges northbound through Burn 15-11-07. Voyager 221114 charging through Burn forms the 1V59 Newcastle - Plymouth service 15-11-07. GNER HST set powering through Burn forms the 1S15 12.00 Kings Cross - Perth service 15-11-07. GNER MK4 formation passing through Burn forms the 1E11 11.03 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 15-11-07. 66070 in charge of unloaded coal hoppers heads southbound through Burn 15-11-07. GNER's 43316 The Black Dyke Band now debranded charges through Burn leading the 1E12 Perth - Kings Cross service 15-11-07. GNER's 43296 Stirling Castle at the helm of the 1S15 12.00 Kings Cross - Perth service powers through Burn 15-11-07. 66579 hauling a lightly loaded freightliner service northbound passes through Skellow 17-11-07. 60009 Union of South Africa steams through Skellow with the Railway Touring Company 1Z68 07.48 Cleethorpes - Chester charter 17-11-07. GNER HST with unbranded power car 43107 Tayside at the rear charges through Burn forming 1S12 10.30 Kings Cross - Aberdeen 17-11-07. GNER MK4 set forming the 1E08 09.31 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service charges through Burn 17-11-07. Voyager 221142 forming the 1E39 08.59 Bristol Temple Meads - Newcastle service passes through Burn 17-11-07. HST set with unbranded power car 43290 MTU fascination of power at the rear charges through Burn forming 1N07 Kings Cross - Newcastle 17-11-07. Voyager 220025 with new Arriva cross-country branding passes through Burn forming a Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service 17-11-07. GNER MK4 set charges through Burn forming the 1E09 09.00 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 17-11-07. GNER MK4 set heads through Burn forming the 1S13 11.00 Kings Cross - Glasgow Central service 17-11-07. 66548 hauling loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Dock passes Hatfield Colliery 23-11-07. 60023 in charge of 6M07 Roxby - Pendleton binliner service approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 23-11-07. 66106 at the head of 7D10 Scunthorpe - Doncaster Up Decoy approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 23-11-07. 185123 forming the 1B79 12.28 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 23-11-07. 185126 heads away from Stainforth & Hatfield forming the 1B76 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service 23-11-07. 158906 forming the 2P71 13.18 Scunthorpe - Lincoln service approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 23-11-07. 158906 recently repainted into Northern livery arrives at Stainforth & Hatfield forming the 2P71 13.18 Scunthorpe - Lincoln service 23-11-07. GNER MK4 set with DVT 82208 at the helm charges through Fenwick forming 1E13 12.00 Edinburgh - Kings Cross service 23-11-07. GNER MK4 set charges northbound at Fenwick forming a Kings Cross - Edinburgh service 23-11-07. Voyager set with new cross-country branding charges through Fenwick forming a Bristol Temple Meads - Newcastle service 23-11-07. 66133 in charge of an empty rail handling train approaches Colton South Junction heading southbound 25-11-07. GNER MK4 set with 91109 at the helm sporting the new white stripe approaches Colton Junc. forming 1N02 07.30 Kings Cross - Newcastle 30-11-07. GNER HST set with debranded power cars and white stripped coaches heads south at Colton Junc. forming 1E03 07.00 Edinburgh - Kings Cross 30-11-07. Voyager 220001 now with cross-country branding approaches Colton Junction forming the 1E35 07.30 Birmingham New St. - Newcastle 30-11-07. 158903 heads towards Colton Junction forming the 2R56 09.02 Hull - York service 30-11-07. 158904 forming the 2R57 09.53 York - Hull service passes Colton Junction 30-11-07. GNER MK4 set with debranded DVT leading passes Colton Junction forming the 1A20 09.00 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 30-11-07. 158903 forming the 2R59 10.22 York - Selby service passes Colton Junction 30-11-07. GNER MK4 set with 91108 City of Leeds at the helm charges towards Colton Junction forming 1N03 08.30 Kings Cross - Newcastle 30-11-07. GNER MK4 set forming the 1E05 07.00 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service charges through Colton Junction 30-11-07.

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]]> Sat Nov 17 2007 October 2007 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1391367.html Updated : 31/10/07 Thursday 18 October 2007: Updated : 31/10/07

Twin Voyager 220 units pass through Kilnhurst forming the 1S41 Birmingham New St. - Edinburgh service 05-10-07. 158795 one of Northerns 'Yorkshire Six' units passes through Kilnhurst forming the 2Y17 Leeds - Sheffield service 05-10-07. 158844 still in old Central livery heads through Kilnhurst forming 1J23 08.06 Bridlington - Sheffield service 05-10-07. Voyager 220004 minus Virgin branding passes through Kilnhurst forming 1V43 Newcastle - Paignton service 05-10-07. 66075 at the head of 6N85 Aldwarke - Tees Yard loaded steel coils powers through Kilnhurst 05-10-07. Double headed 66069 & 66237 at the head of 6M59 Killoch - Ratcliffe loaded coal hoppers passes through Kilnhurst 05-10-07. 185145 forming the 1B73 09.28 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through Kilnhurst 05-10-07. Voyager 221103 forming the 06.00 Glasgow Central - Bournemouth service passes through Kilnhurst 05-10-07. 185141 approaching Stainforth & Hatfield forms 1B72 09.52 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service 05-10-07. 66550 hauling unloaded coal hoppers approaches Stainforth & Hatfield bound for near by Hatfield Colliery 05-10-07. 66090 in charge of loaded coal hoppers passes through Stainforth & Hatfield forming 6R07 Immingham - Drax 05-10-07. 158849 heads away from Stainforth & Hatfield forming 2C43 11.22 Hull - Doncaster 05-10-07. 66531 in charge of loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Dock heads eastbound through Stainforth & Hatfield 05-10-07. 66035 at the head of 6M07 11.11 Roxby - Pendleton binliner passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 05-10-07. 185132 passing Hatfield Colliery forms 1B77 11.28 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service 05-10-07. 144002 slows for Stainforth & Hatfield forming a Lincoln bound service 05-10-07. GNER's 91125 Berwick Upon Tweed charges through Adwick at the helm of 1D35 13.36 Kings Cross - Leeds service 11-10-07. GNER's 91104 Grantham in charge of 1D36 14.10 Kings Cross - Leeds service passes through Adwick 11-10-07. 321901 passing through Adwick forms the 2B24 16.14 Doncaster - Leeds service 11-10-07. 170302 bound for Crofton Depot passes through Adwick 11-10-07. 185115 passing through Kilnhurst forms the 1B71 08.28 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service 18-10-07. Voyager 220013 forming the 1V43 08.24 Newcastle - Paignton service passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. 60054 Charles Babbage powers through Kilnhurst at the head of 6N85 10.00 Aldwarke - Tees Yard loaded steel 18-10-07. 158844 passing through Kilnhurst forms the 1J23 08.06 Bridlington - Sheffield service 18-10-07. Voyager 221115 now debranded passes through Kilnhurst forming 1O14 06.00 Glasgow Central - Bournemouth service 18-10-07. Voyager 220028 fully debranded passes through Kilnhurst forming 1V47 09.36 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service 18-10-07. 66585 The Drax Flyer at the head of loaded coal hoppers passes southbound through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. 66512 hauling a rake of defective coal hoppers from Midland Road passes through Kilnhurst bound for a repair location 18-10-07. 66546 powering through Kilnhurst heads southbound hauling loaded coal hoppers 18-10-07. Voyager 221127 heading towards Swinton station forms 1S49 06.25 Plymouth - Edinburgh service 18-10-07. 60056 William Beveridge at the head of 6M55 08.54 Lindsey - Rectory Junction tanks passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. 142019 forming the 2R66 Adwick - Sheffield service passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. Voyager 220024 forming the 1M49 Dundee - Birmingham New Street service passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. 185120 bound for Manchester Airport with 1B75 from Cleethorpes passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. Voyager 220 unit passing through Kilnhurst forms a Dundee - Bournemouth service 18-10-07. 60020 at the head of 6E08 Wolves - Doncaster Belmont service passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. 144001 forming a Lincoln bound service passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. 66525 at the head of 6M49 08.00 King George Dock - Rugeley Power Station loaded coal hoppers passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. 66556 running light engine heads southbound through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. 66514 in charge of 6M89 09.52 Dewsbury - Earles Sidings cement tanks passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. 66165 at the head of 6V36 08.17 Lackenby - Margam loaded steel passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. Voyager 221122 now debranded passes through Kilnhurst forming a Dundee - Bournemouth service 18-10-07. Voyager 221122 minus Virgin branding passes through Kilnhurst forming a Dundee - Bournemouth service 18-10-07. Voyager 221122 passing through Kilnhurst forms a Dundee - Bournemouth service 18-10-07. 66551 in charge of 6Z85 10.49 Hatfield Colliery - Ratcliffe loaded coal hoppers passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. 56302 Wilson Walshe running light engine as 0Z56 Hexthorpe Roberts Road - Crewe passes through Kilnhurst 18-10-07. 185125 forming a Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through Old Denaby 18-10-07. 142094 passing through Old Denaby forms the 2P71 Scunthorpe - Lincoln service 18-10-07. Voyager 220032 forming the 1E42 10.59 Bristol Temple Meads - Newcastle service passes through Old Denaby 18-10-07. 158861 passing through Old Denaby forms the 1W40 13.41 Sheffield - Bridlington service 18-10-07.

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]]> Thu Oct 18 2007 September 2007 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1372233.html Updated : 08/10/07 Monday 17 September 2007: Updated : 08/10/07

43060 at the helm of 5F03 Sheffield Midland - Etches Park passes through Clay Cross 01-09-07. 170397 with Central Trains branding approaches Clay Cross heading for Sheffield Midland 01-09-07. 60082 in charge of a long train of bogie tanks heads south through Clay Cross 01-09-88. 66515 hauling loaded coal hoppers passes through Clay Cross heading down the Erewash 01-09-07. 158806 Ex Transpennine now sporting Central Trains branding passes through Clay Cross with a Norwich service 01-09-07. Voyager 220011 passes through Clay Cross forming 1E39 Plymouth - Newcastle Central service 01-09-07. Voyager 221115 forming 1V47 Newcastle Central - Bristol Temple Meads service passes through Clay Cross 01-09-07. 43055 at the helm of a Sheffield Midland - St. Pancras service passes through Clay Cross 01-09-07. 66136 leads 60002, 60038 & UID Class 66 member as a multiple light engine movement southbound through Clay Cross 01-09-07. GNER HST powers southbound at Bridge 33 nr Colton Junc. bound for Kings Cross 01-09-07. Twin Voyager 221 units with 221138 at the rear charge northbound at Bridge 33 nr Colton Junction 01-09-07. Voyager 220038 charges northbound at Great Heck forming 1E37 07.00 Cardiff Central - Newcastle 04-09-07. Voyager 220 unit charges southbound at GreatHeck forming 1V51 10.26 Newcastle - Plymouth 04-09-07. 66713 in charge of 4L78 11.43 Selby Potters Group - Felixstowe containers passes through Great Heck 04-09-07. GNER HST charges through Fenwick forming 1E10 07.55 Aberdeen - Kings Cross service 04-09-07. 158757 forming 2C55 Hull - Doncaster passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 04-09-07. 66199 hauling loaded coal hoppers from Immingham Docks pass Hatfield Colliery 04-09-07. 60024 running light engine passes westbound through Stainforth & Hatfield 04-09-07. 60027 hauling a loaded steel as 6N30 13.38 Scunthorpe - Lackenby passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 04-09-07. 66712 in charge of 4L78 Selby Potters - Felixstowe containers passes through Great Heck 13-09-07. 66014 hauling unloaded steel flat wagons heads southbound through Great Heck 13-09-07. 57011 running light engine as 0Z13 Carlisle - Norwich passes through Great Heck 13-09-07. 158909 approaches Stainforth & Hatfield forming 2C49 Hull - Doncaster 13-09-07. 60027 at the head of 6M07 Roxby - Pendleton binliner service passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 13-09-07. GNER MK4 set charges through Colton Junction forming 1E09 11.30 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 16-09-07. GNER MK4 set forming the 1E10 11.55 Newcastle - Kings Cross service passes through Colton Junction 16-09-07. 185136 forming 1P23 12.15 Middlesborough - Manchester Airport service approaches Colton South 16-09-07. Twin Voyager 221 units head for York at Colton Junction forming 1S49 10.03 Birmingham New St. - Newcastle Central 16-09-07. GNER MK4 set charges through Colton Junction forming 1E11 Newcastle - Kings Cross service 16-09-07. 144016 heading towards Colton South Junc. forms 2T27 13.52 York - Huddersfield service 16-09-07. 185111 heading towards York forms 1P20 11.56 Manchester Airport - Middlesborough service 16-09-07. 66122 on engineers duties passes through Colton Junction at the head of 6T54 Beverley - Doncaster Up Decoy 16-09-07. 185118 forming 1P25 12.50 Newcastle - Manchester Airport service approaches Colton South 16-09-07. Twin Voyager 220 units head towards Colton Junction with the 1S53 11.03 Birmingham New St. - Newcastle service 16-09-07. GNER MK4 set at speed storms south from Colton Junction with 1E13 13.30 Newcastle Central - Kings Cross 16-09-07. GNER HST heading northbound towards Colton Junction forms 1S17 13.00 Kings Cross - Newcastle 16-09-07. 66137 at the head of 4E59 06.10 Ratcliffe - Falkland Yard unloaded coal hoppers passes through Colton South 22-09-07. 66014 on freightliner duties heads northbound at Colton South 22-09-07. 158784 passing through Colton South forms 1B28 York - Blackpool North service 22-09-07. 185135 forming 1P22 Manchester Airport - Middlesborough heads towards York at Colton South 22-09-07. 66725 Sunderland hauling 4N92 10.41 Drax - Tyne Dock unloaded coal hoppers passes through Colton South 22-09-07. GNER HST set powers south at Colton Junction forming 1E07 Edinburgh - Kings Cross 22-09-07. 66713 at the head of 6H93 Tyne Dock - Drax powers through Whitley Bridge 24-09-07. 60026 at the head of 6E46 04.37 Kingsbury - Lindsey petroleum tanks passes through New Barnetby 25-09-07. 66242 heading eastbound for Immingham Docks hauling unloaded coal hoppers passes through New Barnetby 25-09-07. 60045 passes through New Barnetby in charge of 6K22 Santon - Immingham iron ore wagons 25-09-07. 185124 forming 1B73 09.28 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through New Barnetby 25-09-07. 57601 running light engine passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 25-09-07. 66059 hauling a train load of imported coal from Immingham Docks heads westbound past Hatfield Colliery 25-09-07. 60024 running light engine to Goole Docks passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 25-09-07.

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]]> Mon Sep 17 2007 Doncaster Works http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1358828.html Updated : 02/02/09 Wednesday 29 August 2007: Updated : 02/02/09

37314 Dalzell admitted to Doncaster BRML waits stripping for her CEM overhaul and repaint - August 1988. 08395 & 08456 both withdrawn and being used as a source of spares for sister engines 23-10-88. 08607 shunts an immaculate looking 37198 having completed its 'F' exam overhaul and repaint into Railfreight Distribuction sector livery 17-12-88. 08607 shunts immaculate looking Railfreight Distribution liveried 37198 and stripped 47296 17-12-88. 08647 works pilot shunts large logo liveried 47449 from the side of the dismantling shop 29-01-89. 150242 Sprinter DMU arrived on works for a C4 exam waits to receive overhauled bogies 15-01-89. 150262 Sprinter DMU sat on overhauled bogies nears completion of a C4 exam 15-01-89. 20022, 20077, 20150, 20161 & 20180 all withdrawn and waiting to be stripped of major components 23-10-88. 20022 & 20077 with severe cab damage both withdrawn and waiting to be stripped of major components 23-10-88. 20035 located inside the Crimpsall Shop receiving attention is seen minus her engine 15-01-89. 20077 withdrawn with serious cab damage after coming into contact with the loading chute at Bickershaw Colliery waits to be stripped of useable components before being sent for disposal 15-01-89. 20077 with severe cab damage withdrawn and waiting to be stripped of major components 23-10-88. 20077 with severe cab damage & 20022 both withdrawn and waiting to be stripped of major components 23-10-88. 20150 withdrawn and waiting to be stripped of major components 23-10-88. 20161 withdrawn and waiting to be stripped of major components 23-10-88. 20180 withdrawn and waiting to be stripped of major components 23-10-88. 31109 heavily stripped to support repair of sister engines waits to be sent for disposal 15-01-89. 31143 'Ouch' withdrawn due to serious cab droop after a shunting incident is being stripped of useable components before being sent for scrap 15-01-89. 31183 withdrawn with a drooping cab is being stripped of useable components before being sent for disposal 15-01-89. 31218 withdrawn and being stripped to support repair of sister engines before being sent for disposal 15-01-89. 31218 withdrawn and heavily stripped of spares for sister engines 23-10-88. 31218 withdrawn in April 1988 and on works to donate parts to sister engines is parked near the dismantling shop 04-05-89. 31218 withdrawn in April 1988 parked alongside the dismantling shop is being used for spares to support sister engines 03-05-89. 31235 having had a slight mishap is seen on works waiting to receive attention 15-01-89. 31242 with evidence of cab roof and door damage is seen waiting to receive attention 15-01-89. 314-- having received an overhaul and repaint is seen on works undergoing final tests 15-01-89. 31412 parked by the dismantling shop waits for stripping prior to receiving a major overhaul and repaint 15-01-89. 31412 & 37101 parked by the dismantling shop wait to enter for stripping prior to having major overhauls 15-01-89. 31446 parked at the rear of the dismantling shop waits to enter for stripping prior to a major overhaul 12-02-89. 31448 on works for an 'F' exam overhaul is parked alongside the dismantling shop looking rather grubby 18-02-89. 31448 parked alongside the dismantling shop looking rather grubby is on works for an 'F' exam overhaul 18-02-89. 31452 heavily stripped and sat on accommodation bogies waits to enter The Crimpsall for a major overhaul 22-01-89. 31458 on works for an 'F' exam overhaul is seen parked at the rear of the dismantling shop 22-03-89. 31460 parked alongside the dismantling shop waits to receive attention 06-02-89. 31463 on works for overhaul waits to enter the dismantling shop for stripping 13-04-89. 31469 sat on stands undergoing engine room fire damage repairs 23-10-88. 317350 still in original BR livery is seen parked on works wait to receive attention 15-01-89. 37011 withdrawn in August 87 due to severe collision damage inside the Crimpsall Shop is being stripped of useable components 15-01-89. 37019 being prepared for stripping prior to receiving an overhaul is parked alongside the dismantling shop 13-05-89. 37051 on works for an 'F' exam overhaul parked outside the dismantling shop waits to enter for stripping 18-02-89. 37051 parked outside the dismantling shop waits to enter for stripping prior to having an 'F' exam overhaul 18-02-89. 37062 now withdrawn with a seriously drooping nose following a collision is on works for component recovery 22-03-89. 37073 parked on works is seen waiting to receive attention 15-01-89. 37074 on works for overhaul and repaint is parked waiting to enter the dismantling shop 07-04-89. 37080 parked outside the dismantling shop waits to be stripped for a 'G' exam and fire damage repairs. 37101 parked by the dismantling shop waits for stripping prior to receiving a major overhaul 15-01-89. 37101 & 31412 parked by the dismantling shop both wait to be stripped prior to receiving a major overhauls 15-01-89. 37110 on works for overhaul and a repaint is parked alongside the dismantling shop 04-05-89. 37113 on works for overhaul and repaint is parked waiting to enter the dismantling shop 12-04-89. 37113 parked outside the dismantling shop waits to enter for stripping prior to being overhauled 12-04-89.

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]]> Wed Aug 29 2007 August 2007 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1345030.html August 2007 Friday 10 August 2007: August 2007

66719 hauling unloaded coal hoppers approaches Whitley Bridge forming 4N92 13.45 Drax - Tyne Dock 01-08-07. 66722 powers 4M91 13.16 Cottam - Newbiggin gypsum containers through Skellow 01-08-07. 66030 heads westbound at Stainforth & Hatfield in charge of a short scrap train 01-08-07. 66055 approaches Stainforth & Hatfield westbound at the head of an enterprise service 01-08-07. 66522 waits her departure time with 6Z85 11.18 Hatfield Colliery - Ratcliffe Power Station 02-08-07. 66522 heads away from Hatfield Colliery with new coal flow 6Z85 to Ratcliffe Power Station 02-08-07. 185136 passes through Stainforth & Hatfield forming 1B75 10.28 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service 02-08-07. 158795 forming 1J25 10.12 Bridlington - Sheffield heads through Stainforth & Hatfield 02-08-07. 185122 approaches Stainforth & Hatfield with 1B72 09.52 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service 02-08-07. 142089 heads away from Stainforth & Hatfield as 2P67 11.17 Scunthorpe - Sheffield 02-08-07. 60017 hauling 100 tonne bogie tanks runs westbound through Stainforth & Hatfield 02-08-07. 66055 in charge of 6D65 11.14 Doncaster Belmont -Immingham approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 02-08-07. 56302 on a Doncaster - Immingham crew training run approaches Godnow Bridge 02-08-07. 66055 heads through Hexthorpe in charge of 6E08 07.18 Wolves St. - Doncaster Belmont 03-08-07. GNER HST charges through Great Heck at speed bound for Kings Cross 03-08-07. Voyager 220 unit charges through Great Heck forming 1V55 11.22 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads 03-08-07. Network Rail NMT (Flying Banana) approaches Colton Junction bound for Heaton Depot 04-08-07. 87028 approaches Colton Junction in charge of 1Z27 08.34 Kings Cross - Prestonpans 'The Edinburgh Military Tattoo' 04-08-07. 60009 Union of South Africa steams through Colton South with a charter to Carlisle 04-08-07. 185122 heads through Stainforth & Hatfield forming 1B70 08.52 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service 06-08-07. 158755 working 2C22 Doncaster - Hull service approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 06-08-07. 142029 forming 2R65 10.25 Sheffield - Scunthorpe service approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 06-08-07. 185143 passes through Kirk Sandal forming a Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service 06-08-07. 158906 approaches Stainforth & Hatfield forming 1W32 09.41 Sheffield - Scarborough service 07-08-07. 185126 runs through Stainforth & Hatfield forming 1B73 09.28 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport 07-08-07. 66514 loaded with imported coal for Drax Power Station passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 07-08-07. 185140 forming 1B70 08.52 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 07-08-07. 66714 powers through Skellow at the head of 4M91 13.16 Cottam - Newbiggin gypsum containers 07-08-07. 43113 The Highlands leads 1S03 07.10 Leeds - Aberdeen service through Ulleskelf 08-08-07. 66171 at the head of 4E54 03.31 Trafford Park - Tees Dock frieghtliner passes through Ulleskelf 08-08-07. 185145 passes through Ulleskelf forming the 1F61 06.13 Newcastle - Liverpool Lime St. service 08-08-07. Voyager 221112 forming the 06.44 Newcastle - Bournemouth service passes through Ulleskelf 08-08-07. Coupled 144 units with 144010 at the rear passes through Ulleskelf bound for Leeds 08-08-07. Coupled Transpennine Express 185's passes through Ulleskelf forming 1P17 07.00 Scarborough - Manchester Airport service 08-08-07. Voyager 221132 charges through Ulleskelf forming the 06.00 Birmingham New St. - Newcastle service 08-08-07. 185144 leads a sister unit through Ulleskelf forming 1E60 06.18 Liverpool Lime St. - Scarborough 08-08-07. 185115 charges through Colton South with a service bound for Newcastle 08-08-07. 91103 County of Lincolnshire charges northbound at Colton Junction 08-08-07. 158794 in the new Northern livery approaches Colton South Junction 08-08-07. 185112 approaches Colton South Junc. forming a Newcastle - Manchester Airport service 08-08-07. 185125 meets sister unit at Colton South Junction 08-08-07. 66566 crosses Colton South Junc. heading northbound in charge of unloaded coal hoppers 08-08-07. Voyager 221135 heading towards Leeds passes through Colton South Junction 08-08-07. 158752 in the new Northern livery bound for York passes through Colton South Junc. 08-08-07. 60009 Union of South Africa steams through Colton South hauling the Scarborough Spa Express 08-08-07. 158845 runs through Colton South Junc. heading towards Leeds 08-08-07. 60076 in charge of 6N30 13.38 Scunthorpe - Lackenby passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 08-08-07. 158795 forming 2C55 Hull - Doncaster approaches Stainforth & Hatfield 08-08-07. 66070 heading westbound passes Hatfield Colliery in charge of loaded MEA's from Immingham 08-08-07. Voyager 221135 heads northbound at Colton South Junction 10-08-07.

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]]> Fri Aug 10 2007 Loco Nameplates http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1339927.html Updated : 30/05/08 Friday 3 August 2007: Updated : 30/05/08

Finsbury Park nameplate and Scotty Dog transfer fitted to 47654. Windsor Castle nameplate and commemorative plaque applied to 47620. Bulwark nameplate fitted to Network Southeast liveried 50041. Centurion nameplate applied to large logo liveried 50040. Courageous nameplate (minus naval plaque) applied to Network Southeast liveried 50032. Eagle namplate fitted to Network Southeast liveried 50043. Fearless nameplate and plaque fitted to Network SouthEast liveried 50050. Furious nameplate applied to Network Southeast liveried 50034. Howe nameplate fitted to Network Southeast liveried 50023. Illustrious nameplate fitted to Network Southeast liveried 50037. Implacable nameplate applied to large logo liveried 50039. Lion nameplate fitted to Network Southeast liveried 50027. Sir Edward Elgar namplate and crest applied to 50007. Thunderer nameplate and plaque fitted to large logo liveried 50008. Tiger nameplate applied to Network Southeast liveried 50028. Triumph nameplate applied to large logo liveried 50042. Renown nameplate fitted to Network Southeast liveried 50029. Hood nameplate applied to large logo liveried 50031.

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]]> Fri Aug 3 2007 July 2007 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1339078.html July 2007 Thursday 2 August 2007: July 2007

Voyager units passes through Claypole forming a Glasgow Central - Penzance service 07-07-07. 158904 passes through Claypole forming 2Y27 13.48 Leeds - Sheffield service 07-07-07. Voyager units forming the 11.06 Edinburgh - Bournemouth service head westbound at Claypole 07-07-07. 144013 forming the 14.48 Leeds - Sheffield service passes through Claypole 07-07-07. Voyager 221 unit forming the 12.05 Edinburgh - Plymouth heads southbound at Claypole 07-07-07. 142078 passing through Claypole nr Moorthorpe forms 2Y89 15.02 York - Sheffield 07-07-07. 321902 forming a Doncaster - Leeds service passes through Skellow 07-07-07. 91103 leads the 1D38 15.10 Kings Cross - Leeds service through Skellow 07-07-07. 321901 approaches the A1 bridge at Skellow whilst forming a Doncaster - Leeds service 07-07-07. Class 221 Voyager passes sister unit at Claypole whilst forming the 11.06 Edinburgh - Bournemouth 16-07-07. 91116 charges northbound at Skellow at the head of a Kings Cross - Leeds service 16-07-07. 37422 Cardiff Canton runs light engine at Skellow as 0M03 15.30 Scunthorpe - Warrington Arpley 16-07-07. 66204 powers northbound through Skellow on binliner duties 16-07-07. 321902 passes through Skellow forming a Doncaster - Leeds service 16-07-07. GNER HST charges southbound at Colton Junc. forming 1E15 13.00 Edinburgh - Kings Cross 22-07-07. 150224 approaches Colton Junction forming 1R75 16.00 Hull - York service 22-07-07. 158787 in the new Northern livery approaches Stainforth & Hatfield forming 1J26 11.12 Bridlington - Sheffield 27-07-07. 142021 passes Hatfield Colliery forming 2P69 12.17 Scunthorpe - Sheffield service 27-07-07. 185107 speeds through Stainforth & Hatfield forming 1B74 10.52 Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service 27-07-07. 66015 powers northbound through Skellow with a binliner service 27-07-07. 66076 approaches the A1 bridge at Skellow northbound at the head of 6M79 12.45 Immingham - Clitheroe 27-07-07. 91107 powers through Skellow at the head of 1D34 13.10 Kings Cross - Leeds 27-07-07. 185123 speeds through Ulleskelf forming 1P12 07.02 Manchester Airport - Newcastle service 28-07-07. 66508 hauling unloaded coal hoppers heads northbound at Ulleskelf 28-07-07. 158790 passes through Ulleskelf at speed bound for York 28-07-07. 185126 charges through Ulleskelf forming a service bound for Middlesborough 28-07-07. Voyager 220019 approaches Colton Junction forming 1E36 08.30 Birmingham New St. - Newcastle service 28-07-07. GWR's 4936 Kinlet Hall steams towards York at Colton South with Vintage Trains railtour from Tyseley 28-07-07. 155341 & 153 unit approaches Colton South forming an empty stock working from York 28-07-07. Voyager 221 unit passes through Colton Junction forming 1V51 10.26 Newcastle - Penzance service 28-07-07. GNER MK4 set speeds through Colton Junction forming 1E07 08.00 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service 28-07-07. 158901 approaches Bolton Grange forming the 2R61 11.50 York - Hull service 28-07-07.

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]]> Thu Aug 2 2007 Class 91 & MK4 DVT's http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1330521.html Updated : 05/05/09 Saturday 21 July 2007: Updated : 05/05/09

91003 is seen exhibited at Doncaster station on the 50th anniversary of the world speed record by A4 4468 Mallard 03-07-88. 91003 brand new is parked on the centre road at Doncaster following a Mallard 88 special event 03-07-88. 91003 in immaculate Intercity livery is parked on the centre road at Doncaster following a Mallard 88 special event 03-07-88. 91001 at the head of HST MK3 stock forming a Kings Cross - Leeds service passes through Bentley 17-08-89. 91001 at the head of MK3 HST stock forming a Kings Cross - Leeds service passes Balby Bridge 03-07-89. 91002 at the helm of HST MK3 stock forming a Kings Cross - Leeds service approaches Balby Bridge 14-07-89. 91002 provides traction power at the rear of the 17.10 Leeds - Kings Cross service as the train passes through Bentley 04-08-89. 91003 at the helm of the 1Z42 08.38 Kings Cross - Carlisle 'Thames Eden Limited' charter passes through Doncaster 22-04-89. 91003 storms through the centre road at Doncaster at the helm of the 1Z42 08.38 Kings Cross - Carlisle 'Thames Eden Limited' charter 22-04-89. 91003 & 91007 dead in tow returning to Bounds Green Depot trail a test train of Mk3 Inter-City sleepers from Doncaster 12-05-89. 91004 at the helm of HST MK3 stock forming a Kings Cross - Leeds service storms through Bentley 04-08-89. 91004 heading northbound on test hauling a short rake of coaching stock approaches Doncaster station 25-04-89. 91005 leading a rake of MK3 sleepers forming a northbound test run approaches Doncaster station 16-05-89. 91005 leading MK3 HST stock forming a Kings Cross - Leeds service passes Balby Bridge 03-07-89. 91005 running blunt end first hauling MK3 sleepers forms a southbound test run at Doncaster 18-05-89. 91005 running blunt end first leading MK3 sleepers forms a southbound test run at Doncaster 15-05-89. 91005 undergoing mainline testing attached to D of M&EE Test Car 10 heads southbound through Doncaster 15-05-89. 91006 at the helm of MK3 HST stock forming a Kings Cross - Leeds service approaches Doncaster station 13-06-89. 91007 brand new and working test diagram 1G17 12.53 Peterborough - Doncaster via Leeds approaches Balby Bridge 11-01-89. 91007 brand new on test forming the 1G17 12.53 Peterborough - Doncaster via Leeds approaches Balby Bridge 10-01-89. 91010 hauling MK3 sleepers running blunt end first heading a southbound test run passes through Doncaster 04-05-89. Brand new Class 91 No. 91001 running on test as 1G17 12.53 Peterborough - Doncaster (Via Leeds) approaches Balby Bridge 06-02-89. Brand new Class 91 No. 91007 running light heads northbound towards Doncaster at Balby Bridge 06-02-89. Brand new MK4 coaching stock with DVT 82200 leading forms a southbound test run from Doncaster 10-08-89. New Class 91 No. 91007 running on test as 1G17 12.53 Peterborough - Doncaster (Via Leeds) approaches Balby Bridge 23-01-89. 91003 & 89001 are seen parked in the centre road of the north end bay at Doncaster 03-07-88. 91004 brand new and at the rear of a test train waits to be hauled away from Doncaster 08-08-88. 91004 brand new and on test departs Doncaster heading south bound for Kings Cross 16-08-88.

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]]> Sat Jul 21 2007 Steam http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1329374.html Updated : 05/05/09 Thursday 19 July 2007: Updated : 05/05/09

4498 Sir Nigel Gresley with her support coach are at York station 09-05-87. 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley is exhibited at Shirebrook Depot 05-06-87. 71000 Duke of Gloucester is exhibited at Crewe Works open day 04-07-87. GWR 2-6-2T No. 4588 on the Dart Valley Railway at Buckfastleigh with a Totnes train 03-04-88. GWR 2-6-2T No. 4588 approaches Staverton enroute to Totnes on the Dart Valley Railway 03-04-88. 92220 Evening Star crosses Ais Gill viaduct with a Carlisle - Hellifield charter 23-04-88. 4468 Mallard with a special to Scarborough and Class 91 - 91003 being exhibited on the through road are at Doncaster 03-07-88. Ex Southern Railways 4-6-2 No. 34092 City of Wells basks in the sun at Haworth Yard 18-08-89. 4468 Mallard approaches Doncaster with a return Scarborough - Kings Cross special for the 50th anniversary of achieving the world speed record 03-07-88. 4468 Mallard runs through Doncaster having hauled a world speed record 50th anniversary special from Scarborough 03-07-88. 4468 Mallard with RCTS Diamond Jubilee headboard hauls BN51 charter stock through Mexborough on a Leeds - York via The Pennines & Manchester Victoria 30-07-88. 4468 Mallard with support coach 99950 backs towards her train at Eaglescliffe 27-08-88. 4468 Mallard at Eaglescliffe backs up towards her train prior to a run to Carlisle 27-08-88. Famous LNER world speed record for steam traction plaque emblazoned on 4468 Mallard 27-08-88. 4468 Mallard pauses at Newcastle station to take on water prior to a cross country run to Carlisle 27-08-88. 4468 Mallard pauses for a photo stop and to take on water at Appleby 27-08-88. 4468 Mallard in charge of BN51 charter set pauses for a photo stop at Appleby 27-08-88. 4468 Mallard having steaming problems which required a restart on the climb to Ais Gill summit has her smoke box cleared out at Gargrave 27-08-88.

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]]> Thu Jul 19 2007 June 2007 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1321287.html June 2007 Sunday 8 July 2007: June 2007

158849 passes through Stainforth & Hatfield forming 2C43 11.22 Hull - Doncaster 01-06-07. 60062 at the head of 6M05 09.30 Roxby - Northenden binliner passes through Stainforth & Hatfield 01-06-07. 60071 approaches Stainforth & Hatfield heading eastbound in charge of an enterprise service 01-06-07. 60091 approaches Stainforth & Hatfield heading eastbound hauling large bogie tankers 01-06-07. 66054 passes Hatfield Colliery at the head of 6M07 11.11 Roxby - Pendleton binliner 01-06-07. 66211 powers through Stainforth & Hatfield in charge of 6D45 Doncaster Belmont - Immingham enterprise service 01-06-07. 66563 passes Hatfield Colliery heading westbound with imported coal from Immingham 01-06-07. 158792 in the new Northern livery approaches Stainforth & Hatfield forming 2C55 13.25 Hull - Doncaster 01-06-07. Voyager 220011 passes Colton South Jnc. forming 1V51 10.26 Newcastle - Plymouth service 03-06-07. 185110 approaches Colton South Jnc. forming the 1F65 10.45 Scarborough - Liverpool Lime St. service 03-06-07. 185136 passes through Colton South Jnc. with a Transpennine Express service to Middlesborough 03-06-07. 150150 forming a York - Huddersfield service passes through Colton South Junc. 03-06-07. 185108 forming a Transpennine Express service to Manchester Airport heads through Colton South Jnc. 03-06-07. Voyager 220012 leads sister unit northbound through Colton South Junc. 03-06-07. Voyager 221120 leads sister unit southbound through Colton South Junc. 03-06-07. 66617 creeps up the incline to Whitley Bridge loaded with coal for Drax Power Station 11-06-07. 66046 heavily loaded with coal for Drax Power Station creeps towards Whitley Bridge station 11-06-07. 66508 on her return from unloading at Drax Power Station passes Whitley Bridge Junc.11-06-07. 60042 heads westbound at Melton Ross with a short train of diesel tanks for Neville Hill Depot 11-06-07. 185133 passes through Melton Ross forming 1B85 15.28 Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service 11-06-07. 66056 heads westbound at Melton Ross with an enterprise service from Immingham 11-06-07. 185118 forming a Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service passes through Melton Ross 11-06-07. 66056 slowly passes Barnetby East box at the head of an enterprise service from Immingham 11-06-07. UID Class 60 in charge of 100 tonne petroleum tanks heads westbound through Barnetby 11-06-07. 66054 in charge of a train load of imported coal heads westbound through Barnetby 11-06-07. 185136 approaches Barnetby station forming a Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service 11-06-07. 66111 runs westbound through Barnetby in charge of a short train of 4-wheel tanks 11-06-07. 66623 gets the right off way at Barnetby and is Immingham bound with unloaded coal hoppers 11-06-07. 158755 passes through Stainforth & Hatfield forming the 1J26 11.12 Bridlington - Sheffield service 21-06-07. 142039 departs Stainforth & Hatfield forming 2P69 12.17 Scunthorpe - Sheffield service 21-06-07. GNER's 91124 leads a Kings Cross - Leeds service through Skellow 21-06-07. 43115 charges southbound at Burn at the head of a Kings Cross bound service 29-06-07. GNER's 91132 charges northbound at Burn in the lead of a service from Kings Cross 29-06-07. GNER HST set charges northbound at Burn forming a service from Kings Cross 29-06-07. Voyager 220 unit diverted due to flooding passes through South Milford Junc. 29-06-07. Voyager 220 unit having been diverted due to flooding crosses the junction at South Milford 29-06-07. Voyager 220023 heads northbound through Bolton Percy bound for Newcastle 29-06-07. 66058 in charge of unloaded coal hoppers runs northbound at Bolton Percy 29-06-07.

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]]> Sun Jul 8 2007 Class 59's http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1321204.html Updated : 07/09/09 Sunday 8 July 2007: Updated : 07/09/09

59004 hauls the 6V42 Eastleigh - Merehead Yeoman stone empties at Sherrington 06-04-88. 59001 hauls the 6A09 09.05 Theale - Merehead Yeoman PGA & PHA stone empties at Hungerford Common 31-05-88. 59002 Yeoman Enterprise climbs Upton Scudamore bank at the head of 6O44 07.17 Merehead - Eastleigh loaded stone train 01-06-88. 59002 climbs Upton Scudamore bank with 6O44 07.17 Merehead - Eastleigh loaded stone train 01-06-88. 59003 Yeoman Highlander hauls 6A09 09.05 Theale - Merehead unloaded PHA stone hoppers through Berkley 01-06-88. 59002 Yeoman Enterprise climbs Upton Scudamore bank in charge of 6O44 07.17 Merehead - Eastleigh loaded stone train 03-06-88. 59002 Yeoman Enterprise in charge of 6O44 07.17 Merehead - Eastleigh climbs Upton Scudamore bank 03-06-88. 59002 Yeoman Enterprise at the head of 6O44 07.17 Merehead - Eastleigh climbs Upton Scudamore bank 03-06-88. 59003 Yeoman Highlander with unloaded stone wagons in tow and bound for Merehead passes through Hungerford Common 03-06-88. 59001 Yeoman Endeavour at the helm of the 6V44 Eastleigh - Merehead Quarry unloaded Yeoman stone passes through Berkley 29-08-89. 59001 Yeoman Endeavour at the helm of the 7L40 07.45 Merehead Quarry - Purfleet loaded stone powers through Great Cheverell 30-08-89. 59001 Yeoman Endeavour hauling a long train of empty Tiphook stone hoppers forming 6A09 Theale - Merehead passes through Berkley 31-08-89. 59001 Yeoman Endeavour in charge of a loaded stone forming 7L44 Merehead Quarry - Purfleet powers through Berkley 31-08-89. 59002 Yeoman Enterprise hauling the 7V29 Purfleet - Merehead Quarry unloaded stone powers through Berkley 31-08-89. 59002 Yeoman Enterprise hauling unloaded Tiphook stone hoppers forming 6A09 Theale - Merehead powers through Great Cheverell 01-09-89. 59004 Yeoman Challenger hauling loaded PTA's & PHA's forming the 7L40 Merehead - Harlow Mills powers through Berkley 31-08-09. 59004 Yeoman Challenger hauling the 6Z70 Merehead - Brentford loaded Yeoman stone service powers through Berkley 29-08-89. 59005 Kenneth J Painter at the helm of the 7V29 Harlow Mill - Merehead Quarry unloaded Yeoman stone passes through Berkley 29-08-89. 59005 Kenneth J Painter hauling loaded PTA's forming 7L40 Merehead - Harlow Mill powers through Great Cheverell 01-09-89.

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]]> Sun Jul 8 2007 Classes 08, 09 & 11 Shunters http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1316048.html Updated : 15/04/09 Sunday 1 July 2007: Updated : 15/04/09

08867 Ralph Easby is between duties at Darlington loco stabling point 09-05-87. 08824 is seen as Shirebrook Depot pilot 08-06-87. 08791 is seen at Motherwell Depot 03-10-87. 08952 is stabled with 26027 & 08851 at Eastfield Depot 03-10-87. 08421 stabled at its home depot of Haymarket 04-10-87. 08570 is seen inside Haymarket maintenance shed 04-10-87. 08754 waits to take empty stock from Inverness station 07-05-88. 08753 shunts a Motorail van and brake van at Inverness station 07-05-88. 08418 Ex works and complete in two tone grey Railfreight livery with 08514 wait next turns of duty at Shirebrook Depot 27-10-88. 08418 on trip duties from Doncaster Belmont with parcel vans and various wagons in tow for repair heads for West Yard 25-04-89. 08595 hauling the Belmont Yard - Doncaster West Yard trip working has MK2 coaches and power car 43055 in tow 16-05-89. Class 11 No. 12099 at C. F. Booths scrapyard will evade the cutters torch and eventually enter preservation at the Severn Valley Railway - July 1989. View of Exeter Servicing Depot with pilots 08945, 08839 & 08954 stabled with 50042 Triumph, 31190 and 50008 Thunderer 27-03-89. 09012 at its official naming ceremony 'Dick Hardy'. 97800 IVOR in Network SouthEast livery - Location & Date Unknown. 08870 Millhouses is seen stabled between duties at Tinsley Depot 05-06-88. 08308 Langwith is seen stabled between duties at Tinsley Depot 05-06-88. 08509 Wath ETD & 08492 Barnsley are seen stabled at Tinsley Depot 05-06-88. 08492 Barnsley is seen stabled at Tinsley Depot 05-06-88. 08919 Cadeby is seen stabled between duties at Tinsley Depot 05-06-88. 08879 Earles is seen stabled between duties at Tinsley Depot 05-06-88. 08871 Barrow Hill is seen stabled between shunting duties at Tinsley Depot 17-07-88. 08434 Midland is seen stabled with sister engines at Tinsley Depot 17-07-88. 08436 Beighton is seen stabled with sister engines at Tinsley Depot 17-07-88. 08857 Darnall is seen stabled with sister engines at Tinsley Depot 17-07-88. 08678 Staveley is seen stabled with sister engines at Tinsley Depot 17-07-88. 08878 Grimesthorpe is seen stabled with sister engines at Tinsley Depot 17-07-88. 08749 Great Central is seen stabled at Tinsley Depot 24-07-88. 08878 Grimesthorpe stabled at Tinsley Depot waits shunting duties 24-07-88.

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]]> Sun Jul 1 2007 750v & 1200v dc 3rd Rail EMU's http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1308831.html Updated : 17/08/09 Thursday 21 June 2007: Updated : 17/08/09

Class 504 unit (77175+65454) departs Manchester Victoria with a service for Bury 27-06-87. 4SUB 4732 in Southern green at Winchfield 26-09-87. 2BIL & 4SUB units at Winchfield form a Basingstoke Railshow special 26-09-87. 2BIL 2090 at Winchfield with a special for Basingstoke Railshow 26-09-87. 2BIL 2090 approaches Basingstoke with a special for the Railshow 26-09-87. 319002 in Network Southeast livery at Waterloo station 24-10-87. Class 421 No. 1211 at Winchfield 12.12 Waterloo - Basingstoke service 05-03-88. Class 438 4TC No. 8017 with 33103 at the rear is at Winchfield 05-03-88. Class 438 4TC 8015 form the 1V21 Waterloo - Bournemouth at Winchfield 05-03-88. Class 432 4REP 2901 is stabled at Bournemouth carriage sidings 05-03-88. Class 423 4VEP 3075 forms the 13.06 Waterloo - Basingstoke service at Pirbright 31-05-88. Class 442 Wessex Electric's 2407 & 2404 passes through Pirbright forming 11.53 Weymouth - Waterloo 31-05-88. Class 423 4VEP's with 3072 leading forms the 11.46 Poole - Waterloo service at Pirbright 31-05-88. Class 423 4VEP 3019 heads through Pirbright with the 13.36 Waterloo - Southampton 31-05-88. Class 416/2 2EPB 6243 leads an ecs formation westbound at Pirbright 31-05-88. Class 421/2 4CIG 1253 forms the 13.24 Southampton - Waterloo service at Pirbright 31-05-88. Class 438 4TC 8029 with 33119 at the rear heads through Pirbright 31-05-88. Class 423 4VEP's 3017 & 3016 form the 14.39 Basingstoke - Waterloo at Pirbright 31-05-88. Class 423 4VEP heads through Pirbright forming the 14.36 Waterloo - Southampton 31-05-88. Class 421/2 4Cig No. 1214 forming the 12.05 Basingstoke - Waterloo service passes through Pirbright 30-08-89. Class 421/2 4CIG No. 1286 with Class 422/1 4BIG No. 2107 both in Network SouthEast livery approaching Clapham Junction form a southbound service 29-10-88. Class 421/4 No. 1812 with 421/3 No. 1723 pass through Clapham Junc. forming the 13.51 London Victoria - Hastings service 29-10-88. Class 423/1 4VEP No. 3135 departing from Clapham Junction forms an empty stock movement to London Victoria 29-10-88. Class 423/1 4VEP No. 3136 passes through Clapham Junction forming a 13.19 East Grinstead - London Victoria service 29-10-88. Class 423 4Vep No. 3121 forming the 11.49 Southampton - Waterloo service passes through Pirbright 30-08-89. Class 438 4TC No. 8028 in Network Southeast livery leading a twelve car formation passes through Eastleigh 08-04-89. Class 442 Wessex Electric in Network Southeast colours bound for London Waterloo approaches Eastleigh station 08-04-89. Class 442 Wessex Electric (Plastic Pig) heading northbound approaches Eastleigh station 08-04-89. Class 442 'Wessex Electric' No. 2401 forming the 12.32 Waterloo - Weymouth service passes through Pirbright 30-08-89. Class 442 'Wessex Electric' No. 2406 forming the 15.32 Waterloo - Weymouth service passes through Pirbright 30-08-89. Class 442 'Wessex Electric' No. 2411 passes through Clapham Junction forming a 13.45 London Victoria - Poole service 29-10-88. Class 442 'Wessex Electric' No. 2412 forming the 10.45 Poole - Waterloo service passes through Pirbright 30-08-89. Class 442 'Wessex Electric' No. 2414 forming the 14.45 Waterloo - Poole service passes through Pirbright 30-08-89. Eight car formation with Class 421/2 No. 1286 at the rear passes through Clapham Junc. forming a 12.55 Brighton - London Victoria service 29-10-88. Class 423 4VEP's with 3007 in the lead forms the 14.45 Waterloo - Poole at Pirbright 31-05-88. Class 438 4TC 8019 leads the 15.30 Waterloo - Weymouth service at Pirbright 31-05-88. Class 421/2 4CIG 1216 leads the 15.39 Basingstoke - Waterloo service at Pirbright 31-05-88. Class 423 4VEP 3421 at Pirbright forms the 15.36 Waterloo - Poole service 31-05-88. Class 438 4TC 8016 leads 1W31 15.45 Waterloo - Weymouth with 73129 & 73106 at the rear 31-05-88. Class 442 Wessex Electric's charge through Pirbright with the 15.03 Poole - Waterloo 'The Royal Wessex' 31-05-88. Class 423 4VEP 3107 leads the 17.00 Brighton - London Bridge service at Salfords 31-05-88. Class 421/2 4CIG's 1268 & 1238 lead the 17.17 London Victoria - Seaford and Eastbourne at Salfords 31-05-88. Class 421/3 4CIG 1721 leads a 12 car formation as the 17.20 London Victoria - Bognor Regis at Salfords 31-05-88. Class 422/1 4BIG 2107 leads a 12 car formation bound for London Victoria at Salfords 31-05-88. Class 421/3 4CIG 1712 leads a 12 car formation bound for London Victoria at Salfords 31-05-88. Class 421/2 4CIG 1290 is at the rear of a 12 car formation at Salfords with a Littlehampton and Portsmouth train 31-05-88. 319009 Thameslink unit passes through Salfords forming the 17.47 Three Bridges - Luton service 31-05-88. Class 421/2 4CIG 1293 leads a 12 car formation under headcode 50 at Salfords 31-05-88. Class 421/2 4CIG 1286 heads through Salfords with the 17.50 London Victoria - West Worthing service 31-05-88. 319008 & 319018 Thameslink units form the 17.30 Brighton - Bedford service at Salfords 31-05-88.

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]]> Thu Jun 21 2007 May 2007 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1297377.html May 2007 Thursday 7 June 2007: May 2007

66713 crosses the junction at South Milford with a Tyne Dock - Drax coal working 03-05-07. GNER MK4 set heads south near Colton Junc. forming 1E13 Edinburgh - Kings Cross 05-05-07. HST with 43113 at the rear approaches Colton Junc. with 1S17 Kings Cross - Glasgow Central 05-05-07. 66574 heads north near Colton Junction with a freightliner service 05-05-07. Voyager 221103 near Colton Junc. forms 1V67 Newcastle - Cardiff Central service 05-05-07. 6233 heads south at Bolton Percy with a steam charter from York 05-05-07. Voyager 221142 heads south at Colton Junc. 05-05-07. Meridian 222 unit passes Colton Junc. with a York - St. Pancras service 05-05-07. HST with 43105 at the rear heads north at Colton Junction 05-05-07. GNER's 43320 leads a Kings Cross bound service through Colton Junction 05-05-07. GNER MK4 set heads south at Colton Junc. with a Kings Cross bound service 05-05-07. GNER's 43107 heads north at Great Heck with a service from Kings Cross 07-05-07. Voyager 220003 heads north at Great Heck 07-05-07. 34067 Tangmere steams north through Great Heck bound for York 07-05-07. GNER's 91122 leads the 1N03 Kings Cross - Newcastle at Great Heck 09-05-07. Voyager 221143 passes through Great Heck forming 1E36 Bristol - Newcastle 09-05-07. Hull Trains 222 unit passes through Great Heck with a Hull - Kings Cross service 09-05-07. 66201 heads south at Great Heck with unloaded coal hoppers 09-05-07. GNER's 91132 powers the 1S11 Kings Cross - Edinburgh through Great Heck 09-05-07. GNER MK4 set passes through Great Heck with a Glasgow - Kings Cross service 09-05-07. 66719 at the head of 4L78 Selby Potters - Felixstowe passes through Great Heck 09-05-07. 66101 heads north at Clay Cross at the head of unloaded iron ore wagons 12-05-07. 66145 heads away from South Milford with unloaded coal hoppers 22-05-07. Voyager 221114 approaches Clay Cross forming the 1S46 Southampton - Edinburgh service 23-05-07. 170635 at Clay Cross forms the 1M08 07.22 Cambridge - Liverpool Lime St. service 23-05-07. 43045 leads the 1F08 08.25 St. Pancras - Sheffield service at Clay Cross 23-05-07. Voyager 220004 approaches Clay Cross forming 1E37 Birmingham New St. - Newcastle service 23-05-07. Voyager 221126 heads through Clay Cross with 1V43 08.24 Newcastle - Birmingham New St. 23-05-07. Voyager 220 unit heads south at Clay Cross 23-05-07. 43044 leads the 1C23 10.27 Sheffield - St. Pancras service through Clay Cross 23-05-07. Voyager 221125 approaches Clay Cross forming an Exeter St. Davids - Edinburgh service 23-05-07. 66069 on freightliner duties heads north at Clay Cross 23-05-07. Meridian 222 unit heads through New Tupton with the 10.25 St. Pancras - Sheffield service 23-05-07. 60077 at the head of 6M34 Acton Yard - Peak Forest stone empties passes New Tupton 23-05-07. 66506 with loaded coal hoppers in tow heads through Clay Cross 23-05-07. Voyager 220014 forming 1V47 Newcastle - Birmingham New St. passes through Clay Cross 23-05-07. 43178 at Clay Cross leads the 1C27 11.27 Sheffield - St. Pancras service 23-05-07. 170516 & 158 unit form 1L15 09.52 Liverpool - Norwich service at Clay Cross 23-05-07. Voyager 221123 heads through Clay Cross with an Edinburgh - Birmingham New St. service 23-05-07. Voyager 220016 heads through Clay Cross forming 1V51 Newcastle - Birmingham 23-05-07. Meridian 222 unit forming 1C31 12.27 Sheffield - St. Pancras heads through Clay Cross 23-05-07. 60078 with bogie tanks in tow heads eastbound at Melton Ross 23-05-07. 60034 in charge of an enterprise service heads eastbound at Melton Ross 23-05-07. 66563 with hoppers loaded with imported coal heads westbound at Melton Ross 23-05-07. 60071 on the iron ore circuit is returning to Immingham at Melton Ross 23-05-07. 185141 passes through Melton Ross with a Cleethorpes - Manchester Airport service 23-05-07. 66227 at the head of a train of imported coal passes through Melton Ross 23-05-07. 185139 forming a Manchester Airport - Cleethorpes service passes through Melton Ross 23-05-07. 60049 working the iron ore circuit passes westbound through Melton Ross 23-05-07. 153333 approaches Melton Ross with a service for Grimsby Town 23-05-07.

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]]> Thu Jun 7 2007 2nd Generation DMU's http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1287697.html Updated : 17/06/09 Saturday 26 May 2007: Updated : 17/06/09

142015 at Exeter St. Davids station 1986. 150133 Nottingham - Sheffield service at Alfreton 1986. 150223 & 227 stabled at Newton Heath Depot without yellow cab fronts 1986. 144020 departing Leeds station with an Ilkley service 09-05-87. 142072 running ecs for Neville Hill at Leeds station 09-05-87. 150226 stabled in a bay platform at York station 09-05-87. 150123 at Newport Station on a Birmingham New Street - Cardiff Central service 26-06-87. 150263 at Cardiff Central on driver training duties 26-06-87. 150254 passing through Leeds station for Neville Hill 11-01-88. 144018 between duties at Leeds station 11-01-88. 150262 & 150250 entering Leeds station for Scarborough 11-01-88. 142015 between duties at Leeds station 11-01-88. Class 141 (55513+55533) is at York station with a Harrogate service 11-01-88. 155 Sprinter Units 155319 & 315 form a Cardiff - Portsmouth service nr. Westbury 03-05-88. 142026 passes through Buxworth with a Sheffield - Manchester Picc. service 04-05-88. 142034 passes through Buxworth with a Manchester Picc. - Sheffield service 04-05-88. 150001 in Provincial Services livery forming a Cleethorpes - Sheffield service passes through Kirk Sandall 03-05-89. 150119 with 150110 forming the 15.30 Cleethorpes - Newark service pass through Melton Ross 06-07-89. 150119 & 150110 passing the lime works near Melton Ross form the 11.32 Cleethorpes - Newark service 04-07-89. 150134 & 150240 forming the 12.16 Cleethorpes - Sheffield service pass through Melton Ross 06-07-89. 150217 forming the 15.24 Cleethorpes - Sheffield service passes through Melton Ross 06-07-89. 150258 forming a Sheffield bound service passes through Hexthorpe 13-05-89. 150275 forming the 10.40 Penzance - Plymouth service passes through Lostwithiel 28-03-89. 156454 'Super Sprinter' forming the 10.10 Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central service pauses at Newport 21-01-89. 156458 'Super Sprinter' arrives at Cardiff Central running empty stock to form a Manchester Piccadilly service 21-01-89. 156487 Super-Sprinter forming the 10.20 Leeds - Sheffield service passes through Kilnhurst 22-07-89. Class 155 DMU No. 155321 heading eastbound crosses Cockwood Harbour forming an empty stock working 27-08-89. Twin Class 144 Metro-Train units 144018 & 144022 forming the 16.50 Leeds - Doncaster service pass through Bentley 29-07-89. 150272 Sprinter unit arrives at Cardiff Central from Fishguard Harbour 05-05-88. 155 Sprinter units 155328 & 155313 form the 05.47 Portsmouth Harbour - Swansea at Upton Scudamore 01-06-88. 155317 Super Sprinter climbs Upton Scudamore bank with the 06.23 Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 01-06-88. 155319 Super Sprinter climbs Upton Scudamore bank with the 07.33 Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 01-06-88. 155319 Super Sprinter passes through Sherrington with the 11.10 Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central 01-06-88. 155327 Super Sprinter heads through Sherrington with the 11.36 Cardiff - Portsmouth Harbour 01-06-88. 155306 passes through Sherrington forming the 12.10 Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff 01-06-88. 155 Sprinter units 155321 & 155304 form the 12.36 Cardiff Central - Portsmouth at Sherrington 01-06-88. 155309 passes through Sherrington forming the 13.15 Cardiff - Portsmouth Harbour 01-06-88. 155 Sprinter units 155310 & 155323 form the 14.10 Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff at Sherrington 01-06-88. 155324 climbs Upton Scudamore bank forming the 15.36 Cardiff Central - Portsmouth 01-06-88. 155310 & 155326 climb Upton Scudamore bank forming the 16.18 Cardiff Central - Portsmouth & Brighton 01-06-88. 155332 round the curve at Langstone Rock forming the 09.48 Exeter Central - Paignton 02-06-88. 155332 passes along the sea wall at Dawlish with the 10.48 Paignton - Cardiff Central 02-06-88. 155311 pauses at Dawlish Warren with the 11.50 Penzance - Exeter St. Davids service 02-06-88. 155305 climbs Upton Scudamore bank forming the 06.23 Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 03-06-88. 150146 with 150/2 vehicle 52253 inserted forms a Cleethorpes - Sheffield service at Doncaster 03-07-88. 142066 passes through Hexthorpe forming the 12.28 Cleethorpes - Sheffield service 12-07-88. 150111 passes through Hexthorpe forming a 13.22 Cleethorpes - Sheffield Midland service 12-07-88. 155330 pauses at Plymouth forming the 20.05 Penzance - Bristol Temple Meads service 22-07-88. 144015 calls at Stainforth & Hatfield forming a Doncaster - Scunthorpe service 09-08-88. 150217 forming the 08.40 Manchester Piccadilly - Cleethorpes service approaches Barnetby 30-08-88.

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]]> Sat May 26 2007 March - April 2007 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1284471.html March - April 2007 Monday 21 May 2007: March - April 2007

43290 leads a King Cross bound service through Burn 28-03-07. 66184 in charge of loaded HEA's heads southbound at Burn 28-03-07. 66108 heads southbound at Burn in charge of unloaded coal hoppers 28-03-07. 66548 heads southbound at Burn hauling unloaded coal hoppers 28-03-07. GNER's 43095 charges through Burn leading a Kings Cross bound service 01-04-07. GNER MK4 set heads southbound at Burn forming a service to Kings Cross 01-04-07. 43039 leading a service from Kings Cross charges northbound at Burn 01-04-07. GNER's 91111 at speed charges through Burn with a service from Kings Cross 01-04-07. Voyager 220032 charges northbound through Burn 01-04-07. Class 222 Meridian approaches Colton Junc. forming 1F01 06.20 St. Pancras - York service 07-04-07. GNER MK4 set heads southbound at Colton Junc. forming a service to Kings Cross 07-04-07. GNER's 91117 approaches Colton Junc. at the head of a northbound service from Kings Cross 07-04-07. GNER MK4 set charges southbound through Colton Junc. bound for Kings Cross 07-04-07. Voyager 221 unit heading northbound approaches Colton Junc. 07-04-07. Network Rail NMT approaches Colton Junc. heading northbound for Heaton Depot 07-04-07. GNER MK4 set forming 1E04 07.30 Edinburgh - Kings Cross passes through Colton Junc. 07-04-07. Voyager 221139 approaches Colton South Junc. forming 1M49 08.08 Edinburgh - Birmingham New St. 07-04-07. 158793 in the new Northern livery forms a York - Selby service at Colton Junc. 07-04-07. 158909 heads south at Colton Junc. forming a service to Selby 07-04-07. 66192, 66023, 66011 & Class 60 form OD01 Thornaby - Doncaster TMD at Colton Junc. 07-04-07. GNER's 43096 leads the 1E08 09.30 Edinburgh - Kings Cross through Colton Junc. 07-04-07. Voyager 221 unit passes through Bolton Grange forming 1V55 11.22 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads 07-04-07. GNER MK4 set forming 1E09 09.00 Glasgow Central - Kings Cross service passes through Bolton Grange 07-04-07. 66539 at the head of 4L79 11.50 Wilton - Ipswich freightliner passes through Bolton Grange 07-04-07. 158793 running south from Colton Junc. forms a York - Hull service 07-04-07. GNER MK4 set heads north towards Colton Junc. forming 1S16 12.30 Kings Cross - Edinburgh 07-04-07. 220031 forming the 1V63 13.27 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads heads south from Colton Junc. 07-04-07. 43112 'Doncaster' leads the 1E13 12.00 Edinburgh - Kings Cross south from Colton Junc. 07-04-07. GNER's 91127 charges through Skellow with a Kings Cross - Leeds service 07-04-07. 321423 sub-leased to Northern from Silverlink passes through Skellow forming a Doncaster - Leeds service 07-04-07. Class 222 Meridian heads through Clay Cross working the 1F04 07.25 St. Pancras - Sheffield service 14-04-07. Midland Mainline's 43166 leads 1C19 08.40 Leeds - St. Pancras service through Clay Cross 14-04-07. Midland Mainline Class 222 Meridian heads through Clay Cross bound for St. Pancras 14-04-07. 170632 forming 1L11 07.47 Liverpool Lime St. - Norwich passes through Clay Cross 14-04-07. Voyager 221144 passes through Clay Cross forming 1V41 06.05 Edinburgh - Plymouth service 14-04-07. Midland Mainline HST with 43104 at the head works southbound through Clay Cross 14-04-07. 66504 on freightliner duties heads northbound at Clay Cross 14-04-07. Class 222 Meridian 'City of Nottingham' passes through Clay Cross forming the 1C23 10.27 Sheffield - St. Pancras service 14-04-07. 158812 Ex Transpennine passes through Clay Cross forming 1L13 08.52 Liverpool Lime St. - Norwich 14-04-07. Voyager units in multiple head south at Clay Cross forming 1O14 05.55 Glasgow Central - Bournemouth service 14-04-07. 56303 hauling demic sister engine 56302 pass through Clay Cross bound for Derby 14-04-07. 66548 at Clay Cross hauls 6S10 10.30 Ratcliffe - Millerhill Yard unloaded coal hoppers 14-04-07. 56303 returning from Derby runs northbound through New Tupton bound for Roberts Road 14-04-07. MML's 43075 leads the 1C31 12.27 Sheffield - St. Pancras at New Tupton 14-04-07. 60017 heads northbound through New Tupton in charge of 100tonne bogie tankers 14-04-07. 158806 Ex Transpennine passes through New Tupton with 1L17 10.52 Liverpool Lime St. - Norwich service 14-04-07. Voyager 221114 passes through New Tupton forming 1O18 07.33 Dundee - Bournemouth service 14-04-07. Midland Mainline's 43061 leads the 1C35 13.27 Sheffield - St. Pancras service through New Tupton 14-04-07. 170636 passes through New Tupton forming 1L19 11.52 Liverpool Lime St. - Norwich 14-04-07. Voyager 221143 passes through New Tupton forming 1V57 08.28 Glasgow Central - Penzance service 14-04-07.

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]]> Mon May 21 2007 February - March 2007 http://merlinsgallery.fotopic.net/c1276774.html February - March 2007 Friday 11 May 2007: February - March 2007

GNER's 43119 charges through Burn leading a Kings Cross bound service 26-02-07. Voyager 220 unit heads southbound at Burn 26-02-07. 66076 heads southbound at Burn in charge of unloaded steel flat wagons 26-02-07. GNER MK4 set at Burn heads south with a Kings Cross bound service 26-02-07. 66127 approaches Colton South Junc. in charge of loaded coal hoppers 10-03-07. 66509 approaches Colton South Junc. with loaded coal hoppers in tow 10-03-07. 66541 heads through Colton South Junc. at the head of a freightliner service 10-03-07. Voyager 220 unit heads southbound at Bolton Grange 10-03-07. GNER MK4 set heads south at Bolton Grange with a Kings Cross bound service 10-03-07. 37607 leads a test train from Derby RTC at Hexthorpe 17-03-07. 60009 Union of South Africa starts 1Z30 charter to York from the RMT at Doncaster 17-03-07. Voyager 220 unit passes through Burn forming 1E40 09.00 Cardiff Central - Newcastle 17-03-07. GNER HST forming 1S15 12.00 Kings Cross - Inverness passes through Burn 17-03-07. 60043, 60020 & Cl. 66 pass through Burn as 0D01 11.37 Thornaby TMD - Doncaster Carr Loco 17-03-07. Voyager 220033 forms the 1V63 13.27 Newcastle - Bristol Temple Meads service at Burn 17-03-07. 66541 heads south at Burn with 4L79 11.50 Wilton - Ipswich freightliner service 17-03-07. 66564 heads northbound at Burn in charge of unloaded coal hoppers 17-03-07. 37608 leads the 1Z19 Derby RTC - Newcastle - Derby RTC test train at Burn 17-03-07. 60009 steams through Bolton Grange with 1Z33 'The White Rose' from York 17-03-07. Hull Trains 222 passes through Cliffe forming a Hull - Kings Cross service 19-03-07.