Alex's Railway Pictures http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/ 22 rows en-gb 60 Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam 2009 http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1772599.html The annual Giants of Steam gala returned inauspiciously with Sir Lamiel's visit cancelled due to failure and dismal weather on Saturday. However, the crowds, and eventually the sun, came out forcing the goods train to be replaced by the Mets on Sunday to handle the numbers Saturday 24 October 2009: The annual Giants of Steam gala returned inauspiciously with Sir Lamiel's visit cancelled due to failure and dismal weather on Saturday. However, the crowds, and eventually the sun, came out forcing the goods train to be replaced by the Mets on Sunday to handle the numbers

92240 basks in the sun at its new home at Horsted Keynes To cope with demand an extra early train was put on, 1638 with the Maunsell set on the 10:25 to Kingscote 1638 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 10:25 to Kingscote 1638 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 10:25 to Kingscote The PW gang putting up a temporary speed restriction sign at Horsted House Bridge 1638 drifting past Vaux End with the extra morning train from Kingscote 80151 at Horsted House Bridge with the 11:00 from Sheffield Park 9017 near Leamland Bridge with the 11:32 from Sheffield Park 9017 approaching Horsted House Farm crossing with the 11:32 from Sheffield Park, with the Mets instead of the originally timetabled goods to cope with the traffic 9017 at Horsted House Bridge with the 11:32 from Sheffield Park The sun thoughtfully went behind a cloud as 80151 passes under Horsted House Bridge with the 12:05 from Kingscote 34059 at Horsted House Bridge with the 12:43 Golden Arrow from Sheffield Park 34059 at Horsted House Bridge with the 12:43 Golden Arrow from Sheffield Park 672 Fenchurch running through Horsted Keynes with one of the Ardingly branch brake van rides 34059 arriving at Horsted Keynes with the 13:52 from Kingscote Fenchurch propelling the Queen Mary brake van back towards the Ardingly branch at Horsted Keynes 9017 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 13:52 from Sheffield Park 9017 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 13:52 from Sheffield Park 1638 approaching Horsted Keynes with the Maunsell coaches on the 14:27 from Sheffield Park 1638 approaching Horsted Keynes with the Maunsell coaches on the 14:27 from Sheffield Park 80151 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 14:25 from Kingscote 80151 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 14:25 from Kingscote, the newly restored 2526 heading the Bullied rake 34059 approaching Horsted Keynes with the 15:00 from Sheffield Park 34059 approaching Horsted Keynes with the 15:00 from Sheffield Park 34059 approaching Horsted Keynes with the 15:00 from Sheffield Park Horsted Keynes, 9017 pulling the goods train out of the yard in the pouring rain Horsted Keynes, one of 9017's crew peers down below the footplate 9017 arriving at Kingscote with the 11:32 goods from Sheffield Park 80151 leaving Kingscote with the rake of Bullied coaches on the 12:05 to Sheffield Park Kingscote, 9017 preparing to run the brake van round the goods train 9017 running the brake van round at Kingscote Kingscote, 9017 running back to the goods train after leaving the brake van in position 1638 arriving at KIngscote with the 12:10 from Sheffield Park whilst 9017 waits with the goods Kingscote, 9017 disappears into the gloom with the 12:40 goods to Sheffield Park Sheffield Park workshop, 473 nearing completion Sheffield Park, the kit of parts for Baxter along with a couple of 473's fittings Sheffield Park, 73082 under overhaul in the yard With the sun finally out, 34059 prepares to leave Horsted Keynes with the 16:00 Kingscote - Sheffield Park Horsted Keynes, 34059's driver waits for the signal to leave 34059 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 16:00 Kingscote - Sheffield Park 1638 ready to leave Horsted Keynes with the Maunsell set on the 16:30 Sheffield Park - Kingscote Horsted Keynes, Fenchurch hitching a lift back to Sheffield Park with 80151 on the 16:26 from Kingscote

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]]> Sat Oct 24 2009 Nene Valley Railway, 1968 The Final Days http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1766826.html A mixed traction gala at the Nene Valley Railway, with the visiting 4F, Deltic and 25 supporting the home fleet of 73050, 1800 and D306 Saturday 10 October 2009: A mixed traction gala at the Nene Valley Railway, with the visiting 4F, Deltic and 25 supporting the home fleet of 73050, 1800 and D306

44422 at Peterborough having arrived with a brake van as the 10:38 from Orton Mere 44422 taking water at Peterborough 44422 at Peterbough heading off to find some wagons The shunting having taken a bit longer than allowed for, 44422 leaves Peterborough 20 minutes late with the 10:55 freight for Wansford D9009 running round at Peterborough D9009 running on one engine judging from the exhaust, runs round at Peterborough D306 waiting at Orton Mere with the TPO set, the 11:40 from Wansford D5185 ready to leave Wansford with the 12:35 from Yarwell D306 heads for platform 2 at Wansford passing 44422 on the freight D306 waits for the freight to leave so that it can return to Wansford yard 1800 at the rear of the freight with 73050 in the yard at Wansford 44422 leaves Wansford with the 13:00 freight for Yarwell D9009 at Wansford with the 13:05 TPO departure D9009 crossing the Nene leaving Wansford with the 13:05 to Peterborough TPO 73050 waiting by the crossing at Wansford 1800 returns to Wansford with the 13:35 freight from Yarwell Wansford, 44422 at the rear of the 13:35 freight from Yarwell 73050 on the crossing at Wansford taking up position to take out the 13:55 to Peterborough D5185 arriving at Wansford with the 13:22 from Peterborough 73050 waiting its turn at Wansford D9009 at Orton Mere with the 14:00 TPO from Peterborough 73050 leaving Orton Mere with the 14:32 from Peterborough D5185 approaching Orton Mere with the 14:57 freight from Wansford D5185 at Orton Mere with the brake van, having left the rest of the freight train at Peterborough Unfortunately 44422 failed with brake problems at Wansford, hence D306 was substituted and is seen here arriving at Orton Mere with 15:20 from Wansford

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]]> Sat Oct 10 2009 Cathedrals Express, Tornado and the NRM http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1760456.html Kings Cross to York behind 60163 Tornado and a visit to the NRM to see The Duchess of Hamilton in its new streamlined reincarnation Saturday 26 September 2009: Kings Cross to York behind 60163 Tornado and a visit to the NRM to see The Duchess of Hamilton in its new streamlined reincarnation

The current generation of East Coast Main line motive power, 91109 at Kings Cross 67008 bringing the train into Kings Cross 60163 Tornado at Kings Cross 60163 Tornado at York 60163 Tornado at York 60163 Tornado at York 6229 Duchess of Hamilton 60163 passing the NRM as it goes off for turning and servicing 4472 Flying Scotsman under overhaul in the workshop 6229 Duchess of Hamilton A Chrysler Airflow in front of 6229, part of the 30s streamlining display 6229 Duchess of Hamilton LSWR M7 245 LSWR tri-composite brake 6229 and the Chrysler Airflow 6229 and the Chrysler Airflow 6000 recently moved to York in a swap with Evening Star 6000 and the rear of 6229 The JR zero series Shinkansen and Mallard 4468 Mallard 60163 at York ready for the return run to Kings Cross 60163 at York ready for the return run to Kings Cross 60163 with a class 91 heading south in the background 60163 at Kings Cross, on time despite a 15 minute signal stop outside Grantham 60163 at Kings Cross 60163 at Kings Cross

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]]> Sat Sep 26 2009 Nene Valley Railway http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1754593.html A visit to the Nene Valley with Thomas running the trains from Wansford to Yarwell and 73050 from Wansford to Peterborough Sunday 13 September 2009: A visit to the Nene Valley with Thomas running the trains from Wansford to Yarwell and 73050 from Wansford to Peterborough

73050 at Wansford waiting to start work for the day Wansford shed Thomas looks across nervously as his driver pokes around his wheels 73050 in Wansford yard 73050 moves off shed at Wansford An important delivery is made to Yarwell Junction Thomas running round the 10:45 to Peterborough at Yarwell 73050 crosses the Nene to take over the 10:45 from Yarwell at Wansford Urgent refreshments are delivered to the crew of 73050 at Peterborough 73050 running round at Peterborough to take out the 11:30 to Wansford Wansford yard from the turntable, with 73050 coming off the train 73050 at Ferry Meadows with the 13:30 Peterborough - Wansford 73050 leaving Ferry Meadows with the 13:30 Peterborough - Wansford 73050 leaving Ferry Meadows with the 13:30 Peterborough - Wansford

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]]> Sun Sep 13 2009 Scotland Rail Rover http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1744355.html A week travelling around with a Freedom of Scotland rail rover. The Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Glasgow Transport Museum, Summerlee Heritage Museum, the Jacobite, Strathspey Railway and the Keith & Dufftown Railway featuring on the itinerary. Saturday 22 August 2009: A week travelling around with a Freedom of Scotland rail rover. The Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Glasgow Transport Museum, Summerlee Heritage Museum, the Jacobite, Strathspey Railway and the Keith & Dufftown Railway featuring on the itinerary.

90021 at Edinburgh Waverley having arrived with the sleeper from Euston An HST arriving at Edinburgh Waverley with the 07:00 Glasgow - Newquay Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. 25235 & 246 on shed at Bo'ness Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. 246 Morayshire moving off shed at Bo'ness Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. Morayshire by Bo'ness signal box Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. 246 Morayshire at Bo'ness Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. 26024 arriving at Bo'ness Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. 246 moving off to couple up to the first train of the day at Bo'ness Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. Birkhill station Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. 246 running round at Birkhill Looking down the haulage incline towards the Birkhill fireclay mine Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. 246 running round at Birkhill to take out the 12:50 to Bo'ness Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. 246 running round at Birkhill Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. Morayshire at Bo'ness with the 13:50 to Birkhill Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. Morayshire leaving Bo'ness with the 13:50 to Birkhill Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Scottish Railway Exhibition. Highland Railway passenger brake from around 1870 Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Scottish Railway Exhibition. Saxa Salt wagon Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Scottish Railway Exhibition. A 1940 electric shunting locomotive used in the Fairfield shipyard Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Scottish Railway Exhibition. Barclay crane tank in front of J36 Maude The Forth Bridges seen from Bo'ness Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. Morayshire running round at Bo'ness Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. Morayshire leaving Bo'ness with the 15:00 to Birkhill 66054 running south through Stirling having come off the Alloa line Semaphores at Stirling 170454 at Stirling with the 18:53 Alloa - Edinburgh Glasgow Subway, Kelvinhall with an Inner circle train in the platform Glasgow Transport Museum. Highland Railway 103 and GNSR 49 Gordon Highlander Glasgow Transport Museum. Vertical boilered industrial locomotive Glasgow Transport Museum. Scotrail's class 380 mock-up Glasgow Transport Museum. Glasgow trams 1392 & 1173 Glasgow Transport Museum. General view of the main hall Glasgow Transport Museum. Caledonian Railway 123 Glasgow Transport Museum. Gordon Highlander, HR 103 and the 380 mock-up Glasgow Transport Museum. G&SWR No 9 and the experimental tramcar 1089 Glasgow Transport Museum. Subway display Glasgow Transport Museum. Subway shunting locomotive Summerlee Heritage Park. Glasgow tram 1017 Summerlee Heritage Park. South African Railways Garratt GMAM 4112 Summerlee Heritage Park. Cab of tram 1017 Summerlee Heritage Park. Coal mine display with some industrial locos Summerlee Heritage Park. Gibb & Hogg loco, a small local builder of industrial engines Glasgow Queen Street, 170470 arriving to form the 16:15 to Alloa Two 170s crossing the Forth at Stirling 60009 crossing the Forth at Stirling with the afternoon SRPS Forth Circular tour The 12:11 Oban/ 10:10 Mallaig - Glasgow at Ardlui 156457 uncoupled at Crianlarich from the Mallaig train, ready to leave as the 12:21 Glasgow - Oban Dark skies above Crianlarich The 12:21 Glasgow - Mallaig at Rannoch in the rain The view north from Rannoch 67011 at Fort William with the 19:50 Sleeper to Euston

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]]> Sat Aug 22 2009 Ashford 395 Depot http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1733320.html A Japanese Railway Society organised visit to the depot for the class 395 high speed Hitachi trains. Many thanks to the depot staff for spending the time to explain the workings of the depot and showing us round Wednesday 29 July 2009: A Japanese Railway Society organised visit to the depot for the class 395 high speed Hitachi trains. Many thanks to the depot staff for spending the time to explain the workings of the depot and showing us round

395013 in the wheel lathe road 395019 The main depot building 395013 & 395019 465169 in the depot for fitting of new traction drives The other 4 roads of the depot all occupied with 395s undergoing checks or fitting out Two 395s in the depot, overhead walkways giving access to the rooves Nose doors open showing the coupler 395011 outside the depot 395s stabled at the east end of the depot 395014 on one of the roads with the bogie drop Spare wheelsets Enough spare bogies are held for one and a half trains 395s seen from the west end of the depot The umbilical line from the ceiling is used to power the unit enabling it to move in and out of the depot A 395 cab interior 395 noses at the west end of the depot Stabling facilities are provided for other units, 465190 is seen by the depot signal box The depot wheel lathe with 395013 in for a windscreen change Fuji, the depot shunter and the tractor unit used to move stock onto the wheel lathe

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]]> Wed Jul 29 2009 Severn Valley Railway http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1731740.html A visit to the Severn Valley, my first since the reopening after the floods of 2007. It was also a chance to visit the new Engine House at Highley. The railway was having its annual Severn Valley in Bloom event highlighting the floral displays at the stations. Saturday 25 July 2009: A visit to the Severn Valley, my first since the reopening after the floods of 2007. It was also a chance to visit the new Engine House at Highley. The railway was having its annual Severn Valley in Bloom event highlighting the floral displays at the stations.

A celebration of 100,000 miles of running in preservation of Bradley Manor was held at Kidderminster, the participents are seen here with cake adorning the front of the engine Erlestoke Manor posed by Bradley Manor at Kidderminster, complete with GWR polished buffers Some of the floral displays at Bewdley 7802 Bradley Manor at Highley with the 10:25 from Kidderminster Midland Compound no. 1000 in the Engine House at Highley 600 Gordon in the Engine House at Highley 42968 leaving Highley with the 11:00 from Bridgnorth 48773, 4930, 1501 & 80079 in the Engine House at Highley 7812 Erlestoke Manor approaching Highley with the 11:05 from Kidderminster 7812 Erlestoke Manor approaching Highley with the 11:05 from Kidderminster 7812 Erlestoke Manor approaching Highley with the 11:05 from Kidderminster D1062 Western Courier leaving Highley with the 11:45 from Kidderminster D1062 Western Courier leaving Highley with the 11:45 from Kidderminster 46443 approaching Highley with a footplate experience working Vintage cars on display outside the Engine House at Highley 42968 arriving at Highley with the 12:35 from Kidderminster, passing beneath the new footbridge under construction Interior of one of the coaches in the LNER teak carriage set 5764, 7714 & 4566 outside the shed at Bridgnorth GNR 2701 at Brignorth behind 49268 with the 12:35 from Kidderminster Bridgnorth Cliff Railway at High Town, the bridge over the Severn can be seen below Class 108 DMU at Bewdley, 46443 can be seen between the coaches 42968 approaching Kidderminster with the 14:45 from Bridgnorth 42968 at Kidderminster with the 14:45 from Bridgnorth A line of trolleys at Kidderminster 42968 at the end of the platfrom at Kidderminster The seven coach Gresley Teak set at Kidderminster 49268 running round at Kidderminster D1062 arriving at Kidderminster with the 15:30 from Bridgnorth 42968 leaving Kidderminster with the 16:40 to Bridgnorth Kidderminster station exit to the ticket office 35 minutes were spent at Stourbridge Junction due to a points failure at Smethwick, giving an opportunity to study the new Parry People Mover 139 002 on the Stourbridge Town shuttle

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]]> Sat Jul 25 2009 Bluebell Railway http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1708071.html A visit to the Bluebell Railway on a sunny spring day to see newly restored 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair and Dukedog returned from the Llangollen railway in its, hopefully temporary, black livery Saturday 30 May 2009: A visit to the Bluebell Railway on a sunny spring day to see newly restored 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair and Dukedog returned from the Llangollen railway in its, hopefully temporary, black livery

9017 at Horsted Keynes with the 12:00 Sheffield Park - Kingscote 34059 running round at Sheffield Park 34059 running round at Sheffield Park 34059 taking water at Sheffield Park 73082 Camelot under overhaul in Sheffield Park yard 9017 running round at Sheffield Park 9017 running round at Kingscote 9017's driver checks the bearings at Kingscote 9017 at Kingscote ready to depart with the 15:00 to Sheffield Park 34059 arriving at Horsted Keynes with the 15:00 Sheffield Park - Kingscote 34059 arriving at Horsted Keynes with the 15:00 Sheffield Park - Kingscote 34059 at Horsted Keynes with the 15:00 Sheffield Park - Kingscote

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]]> Sat May 30 2009 Eastleigh 100 http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1702918.html A visit to the third day of the event to celebrate Eastleigh's centenary as a loco works. Highlights included 4 Bulleid pacifics on display with Lord Nelson Monday 25 May 2009: A visit to the third day of the event to celebrate Eastleigh's centenary as a loco works. Highlights included 4 Bulleid pacifics on display with Lord Nelson

34070 Manston 35005 Canadian Pacific receiving a bit of spit and polish 47580, 55022, 45060 and D1015 A Foden steam lorry 59001, the original Foster Yeoman loco now in Aggregate Industries livery 30587 and 53 provide super power for the brake van rides M7 no 53 newly repainted in Southern black 59103 and the Beattie well tank 30587 50026 Indomitable in large logo livery sitting opposite ...... ... 50135 Ark Royal in Load Haul livery Bogies stacked in the workshop Class 33 D6515 under overhaul in the workshop 850 Lord Nelson, built at Eastleigh in 1926 Visitors admiring the four Bulleid pacifics outside the workshop, 35028, 34070, 34028 & 35005 Contrasting liveries with 73006 in rail blue and 73109 in South West trains livery 59206 in DB livery next to a variety of EMUs, a 508, CIG & a VEP 35028 Clan Line, the shiniest of the pacifics on display The Bluebell Railway's newly acquired VEP, 3417 Just to show how close the airport is to the works, a plane landing seen above the pair of West Coast Railways' class 37s 96 Normandy from the Bluebell Railway Different generations of Southampton docks shunters, 07 007 & 96 The Mid Hants' Ivatt tank, 41312 37422 and 73136 in the works Eastleigh station viewed from Campbell Road with a pair of 66s heading south

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]]> Mon May 25 2009 Dean Forest Railway http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1702059.html A day out to the Dean Forest Railway on a warm sunny day with 9681 operating the services Saturday 23 May 2009: A day out to the Dean Forest Railway on a warm sunny day with 9681 operating the services

An HST leaving Gloucester with the 08:15 Paddington - Cheltenham Spa 9681 passing E6001 at Lydney Junction level crossing as it arrives with the 11:05 from Parkend 9681 arriving at Lydney Junction with the 11:05 from Parkend 9681 arrived at Parkend with the 11:45 from Lydney Junction 9681's fireman watching the water at Parkend Nearly full 9681 running round at Parkend The tranquil scene at the beautifully restored Parkend station 9681 leaving Norchard High level with the 12:50 Parkend - Lydney Junction 9681 approaching Norchard High Level with the 13:30 Lydney Junction - Parkend 9681 leaving Norchard High Level with the 13:30 Lydney Junction - Parkend 9681 leaving Norchard High Level with the 13:30 Lydney Junction - Parkend General view of Norchard 9681 running round at Lydney Junction 9681 on the level crossing at Lydney Junction 9681 leaving Lydney Junction with the 15:00 to Parkend 9681's fireman prepares to take the token as it leaves Lydney Junction with the 15:00 to Parkend 66002 at Gloucester with a train of steel slabs

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]]> Sat May 23 2009 RPSI Carrowbeg Railtour http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1696776.html This year's Railway Preservation Society of Ireland International Railtour took No 4 to Westport and Ballina. Apart from the first hour or so out from Dublin the trip was run in glorious sunshine and few hitches. The turntable at Claremorris refused to co-operate so the return to Dublin was bunker first Saturday 9 May 2009: This year's Railway Preservation Society of Ireland International Railtour took No 4 to Westport and Ballina. Apart from the first hour or so out from Dublin the trip was run in glorious sunshine and few hitches. The turntable at Claremorris refused to co-operate so the return to Dublin was bunker first

A Tallaght bound red line LUAS tram on Abbey Street A DART train crossing Abbey Street en route to Dublin Connolly 3021 outside Dublin Heuston with a Tallaght service No 4 at Dublin Heuston 232 at Dublin Heuston No 4 at the first water stop at Portarlington No 4's worksplate No 4 about to take water at Athlone A Galway train with a pair of 22000 DMUs passing No 4 at Athlone No 4 at Castlerea No 4 and Castlerea signal box No 4 at Ballyhaunis 214 Abhainn na Brosani at Claremorris Claremorris No 4 taking water and 214 stabled in the former Athenry line platform with its engine idling No 4 at Castlebar At the end of the first day, No 4 arrived at Westport with a DMU in the down platform and 077 in a siding No 4 shunting the stock out of Westport's down platform No 4 bringing the stock into the up platform at Westport 214,with its engine still running, stabled at Claremorris 075 in the headshunt at Ballina with a loaded timber train No 4 at Ballina 075 and No 4 at Ballina 2604 arriving at Ballina with the 12:07 from Manulla Junction (with 3 passengers). 224 sits in the yard with a container train and the tour stock can be seen behind No 4 running round at Ballyhaunis No 4 running round at Ballyhaunis 218 arriving at Claremorris with the 14:25 Westport - Heuston Trying to turn No 4 at Claremorris Defeat admitted, No 4 prepares to leave the turntable 214 arriving at Claremorris with the 15:30 Westport - Heuston. This ran into the down platform to allow the Westport train it was crossing into the up platform, necessary due to a signal failure No 4 back on the train in the Ballinrobe branch platform at Claremorris No 4 pulling the train out of the branch platorm at Claremorris No 4 back at Westport, pulling the stock out of the platform to allow 22 337 to cross over to form the 17:55 to Dublin. The down platform is now officially out of use so cannot be used for passengers 22 337 ready to shunt out of the down platform at Westport No 4 ready to shunt the stock at Westport No 4 shunting out the stock at Westport No 4 pulling the stock into the platform at Westport for the journey back to Dublin No 4 pulling the stock into the platform at Westport past 077 for the journey back to Dublin No 4 pulling the stock into the platform at Westport for the journey back to Dublin No 4 waits at Castlerea whilst the 08:20 Heuston - Westport approaches Castlerea 22 134 at Athlone with the 10:50 Galway - Heuston whilst No 4 takes water A DART train approaching Dublin Connolly 206 & 175 stabled at Dublin Connolly 209 at Dublin Connolly with the 15:20 to Belfast 3016 at the Dublin Connolly terminus of the red LUAS line 4005 at the St Stephen's Green terminus of the green LUAS line

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 Kent & East Sussex Railway, The Last Train's Gone Gala http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1692710.html The Monday of the K&ESR's gala with visiting 01 from the Bluebell and Martello from Bressingham. 32678, 3, 753 & USA tank 65 were in steam from the home fleet supported by the BTH diesel & D2023 Monday 4 May 2009: The Monday of the K&ESR's gala with visiting 01 from the Bluebell and Martello from Bressingham. 32678, 3, 753 & USA tank 65 were in steam from the home fleet supported by the BTH diesel & D2023

3 Bodiam at Tenterden with the stock for the South Eastern Limited 01 class 65 arriving at Tenterden with the 09:55 goods from Wittersham Rd, banked by P class 753 753 at the rear of the goods arriving at Tenterden 753 with the goods, including the breakdown crane, at Tenterden 662 waits in the loop at Rolvenden with the 10:00 mixed from Bodiam whilst 65 leaves with the 10:15 from Tenterden 662 leaves the loop for Rolvenden station platform 753 approaching Rolvenden with the 11:00 goods from Tenterden Bodiam at the front of the South Eastern Limited, 11:00 from Tenterden, 662 was at the rear 32678 starting to climb Tenterden bank with the 10:50 mixed from Bodiam 32678 starting to climb Tenterden bank with the 10:50 mixed from Bodiam BTH 40 leaving Rolvenden with the 11:35 goods, banked by 753 753, banking BTH 40, leaving Rolvenden with the 11:35 goods BTH 40 & 753 starting to climb Tenterden bank with the 11:35 goods from Rolvenden 32678 at Rolvenden level crossing with the 11:45 from Tenterden By the time 32678 was being coaled in Rolvenden yard it had changed identity to 32670 (Bodiam's BR number) A pair of 65s, the 01 & the USA tank pulling into the loop at Rolvenden after the tank was attached to assist with the 11:35 from Bodiam 753 at Rolvenden level crossing with the 12:00 from Tenterden 753 leaving Northiam with the vintage train on the 13:05 from Bodiam No 3 Bodiam at the front of the 13:30 from Tenterden, The Rother Valley Limited, approaching the bridge over the Rother near Northiam 32678 bringing up the rear of the Rother Valley Limited crossing the Rother near Northiam USA tank 65 crossing the Rother leaving Northiam with the 13:50 from Bodiam 65 passing the rape fields on its way to Wittersham Road 32678 (now as 32655, one of the locos in use on the last day) with the Last Train headboard running round the stock at Tenterden 32678 running round at Tenterden ready to take out the 15:45 departure recreating the Last Train with the 01 65 coming up the hill towards Tenterden to take out the Last Train with 32678 One of the vintage buses used to provide a link with main line at Headcorn, on the level crossing at Tenterden

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]]> Mon May 4 2009 Didcot http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1681711.html Easter Monday at the Great Western Society, Didcot with newly overhauled 5322 in wartime khaki livery & AEC railcar 22 in action along with Fire Fly Monday 13 April 2009: Easter Monday at the Great Western Society, Didcot with newly overhauled 5322 in wartime khaki livery & AEC railcar 22 in action along with Fire Fly

5322 on the demo line 5322 displaying its ROD livery at the main line platform 5322 reversing out of the main line platform 5322 on the demo line 5322 on the demo line 3738 in the shed 3822 & 1338 in front of the shed 2999's cylinder valves prove to be a useful storage space 5322 on the demo line 22 runs past Radstock box 22 at the level crossing next to Radstock box Fire Fly on the broad gauge demo line 22 and Fire Fly running in parallel towards the transfer shed 22 leaving the transfer shed 5322 in front of the shed 5322 in front of the shed 5322 taking water in front of the shed 5322 on the turntable

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]]> Mon Apr 13 2009 Japanese Railway Society tour 2009 http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1672240.html A tour of northern Honshu with a small group of JRS members. Staying in Tokyo, Akita, Hachinohe, Sendai and then back to Tokyo mainly in search of private railways and freight trains Monday 23 March 2009: A tour of northern Honshu with a small group of JRS members. Staying in Tokyo, Akita, Hachinohe, Sendai and then back to Tokyo mainly in search of private railways and freight trains

An anti clockwise Yamanote line train at Tabata Cherry blossom merchandise on sale at Ueno station Arakawa tram 7018 leaving Otsukaekimae for Waseda 8502 bound for Waseda passes 7505 approaching Otsukaekimae An EF 64 with a container train at Tabata An E2 passing Tabata on the way to Tokyo Passengers waiting for the doors to open on an E2 at Ueno with the 06:43 Sendai -Tokyo An E2 passing through Takasaki with the 08:55 Nagano - Tokyo Jomo Denki Tetsudo. 721 at Chuo Maebashi Jomo Denki Tetsudo. 718 leaving Shinzo Kekkan Centre with the 10:16 Nishi Kiryu - Chuo Maebashi Jomo Denki Tetsudo. 711 at Ogo with the 10:45 from Chuo Maebashi Jomo Denki Tetsudo. Ogo station building Jomo Denki Tetsudo. Ogo depot with 713 and 101 Jomo Denki Tetsudo. The other old car, 104 inside the depot at Ogo Jomo Denki Tetsudo. 722 approaching Ogo with the 10:46 from Nishi Kiryu Jomo Denki Tetsudo. At Akagi the railway interchanges with the Tobu Railway at its terminus. One of their units can be seen through 711 Jomo Denki Tetsudo. Ticket office at Nishi Kiryu The 12:26 Oyama - Takasaki arriving at Kiryu at school home time Watarase Keikoku Tetsudo. Torokko carriages at Omama Watarase Keikoku Tetsudo. Railcar at the Omama depot Watarase Keikoku Tetsudo. Old electric carriages in use as a cafe at Godo Watarase Keikoku Tetsudo. The Waterase river between Sori and Haramuko Watarase Keikoku Tetsudo. 89-314 at Mato having arrived with the 13:35 from Kiryu Watarase Keikoku Tetsudo. 313 waiting to cross at Godo with the 15:35 from Kiryu Watarase Keikoku Tetsudo. Railcars 301 and 312 at Omama Watarase Keikoku Tetsudo. DE 10 1537 at Omama A 200 series at Ueno with the 18:04 Koriyama - Tokyo EF65 1097 & EF64 1033 in Tabata yard with a 200 series passing on the Shinkansen above EF81 58 crossing the road from Tabata yard into the depot DE10 1669, EF65 1091& EF64 1027 in Tabata yard A pair of E4 MAX Shinkansen sets at Niigata Local trains at Niigata A Inaho Limited Express arriving at Niigata from the north Inaho service and local train at Niigata A live steam model of D51 554 on display at Akita station E3 Shinkansen sets at Akita An E3 with the 17:09 for Tokyo leaving Akita Yuri Kogen Tetsudo. 1505 at Ugo Honjo with the 10:50 to Yashima Yuri Kogen Tetsudo. 1503 at Maego with the 10:50 from Yashima, waiting to cross the train from Ugo Honjo Yuri Kogen Tetsudo. One of the larger railcars coming off shed to take out the 11:52 to Ugo Honjo Yuri Kogen Tetsudo. The 11:52 to Ugo Honjo waiting to depart at Yashima Yuri Kogen Tetsudo. 1501 in the shed at Yashima Yuri Kogen Tetsudo. Yoshizawa station JR train for Akita at Ugo Honjo, Yuri Kogen train to the left Darkening skies over Tsuchizaki station Akita Rinkai Tetsudo. DD561 shunting at Tsuchizaki during a snow shower Akita Rinkai Tetsudo. DD561 shunting at Tsuchizaki Akita Rinkai Tetsudo. Akita Port tower behind the loco depot at Tsuchizaki with DD 562 & DE 65 2 inside the shed Akita Rinkai Tetsudo. DD 561 at Tsuchizaki Akita Rinkai Tetsudo. DD 561 at Tsuchizaki ready to take a train down to the docks

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]]> Mon Mar 23 2009 70013 Oliver Cromwell at Folkestone Harbour http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1667399.html A trip to Folkestone for the last (?) train up the branch. Oliver Cromwell performed for the crowds with three runs up the hill Saturday 14 March 2009: A trip to Folkestone for the last (?) train up the branch. Oliver Cromwell performed for the crowds with three runs up the hill

66707 running round its ballast train at Redhill 70013 speeding through Paddock Wood trying to make up a ten minute delay 70013 on its first climb of the bank just past Radnor Bridge Road 70013 on its first climb of the bank just past Radnor Bridge Road 70013 on its first climb of the bank nearing the level crossing 70013 on its first climb of the bank approaching the level crossing 70013 crossing Radnor Street at the rear as the train runs down to the harbour 70013 starts on its second climb of the branch, crossing the swing bridge 70013 crossing the harbour on the second climb of the branch 70013 on the second run hits the incline as it crosses the harbour Some of the crowd admiring the performance as 70013 crosses the bridge over Fishmarket The sun came out for a while, just not when any trains were passing 47245 leading the train back down across the harbour 70013 on the swing bridge at Folkestone Harbour station 70013 positioned ready for coaling at the station Part of the sadly derelict Folkestone Harbour station Coaling of 70013 in progress There must be something going on today 70013 starts on its third and final run at the bank 70013 crossing the harbour for the third time 70013 crossing the harbour for the third time 70013 at the rear, crossing Folkestone viaduct Hitachi Class 395 trains at their depot at Ashford A 465 on a stopping service to London, with 70013 behind waiting to depart at Ashford International 70013 leaving Ashford International 70013 leaving Ashford International 70013 viewed under the wires as it passes the former Ashford works

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]]> Sat Mar 14 2009 North Norfolk Railway That's Yer Lot http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1660601.html Commemorating 50 years since the closure of the M&GN, the North Norfolk put on a fine show. Five visiting engines added to three from the home fleet running in various combinations to an intensive timetable now possible with the newly commisioned signal box at Holt. Everything seemed to be working well but a bit slower than intended, the timetable running about an hour late by mid afternoon. Saturday 28 February 2009: Commemorating 50 years since the closure of the M&GN, the North Norfolk put on a fine show. Five visiting engines added to three from the home fleet running in various combinations to an intensive timetable now possible with the newly commisioned signal box at Holt. Everything seemed to be working well but a bit slower than intended, the timetable running about an hour late by mid afternoon.

A highly polished and gleaming 76079 at Sheringham 76079 & 78019 by Sheringham signal box whilst running round Token exchange for 1300 as it arrives at Weybourne with the 11:42 from Holt whilst 78019 waits to depart 78019 (with 76079) leaving Weybourne with the 11:45 from Sheringham 78019 & 76079 leaving Weybourne with the 11:45 from Sheringham and assaulting Kelling Bank with some volume The 11:42 from Holt departing Weybourne now with 44422 as well as 1300 One of the rail replacement buses in M&GN livery at Weybourne 90775, left uncleaned for the event, at Weybourne with the 12:08 from Holt 65462 & 69621 approaching Weybourne with the 12:09 from Sheringham with the Quad-art set 65462 & 69621 arrived at Holt with the 12:09 from Sheringham The Quad-art set at Holt, now fully finished with LNER lettering Newly restored, the beautiful, if rather bouncy, four wheel M&GN third no 129 at Holt 76079 waiting its next turn of duty at Holt 44422 arriving at Weybourne with the 13:09 from Sheringham complete with gala inscription on its smokebox 65462 & 1306 on shed at Weybourne 69621 leaving Weybourne with the 13:07 from Holt The always immaculate, 1306 Mayflower waiting to start work for the day at Weybourne 90775 with the Quad-art set approaching Weybourne with the 13:38 from Sheringham 1306 & 76079 leaving Weybourne with the 13:32 from Holt. Mayflower was added to this train to save the intended light engine move to help recover the timetable a bit 69621 & 78019 with the 14:14 from Sheringham approaching Weybourne 76079 passing Sheringham Golf Course with the 14:38 to Holt 1300 was added to the back of the 14:38 from Sheringham presumably to cut out a train from the timetable, now an hour down 76079 & 1300 heading for Weybourne, 69621 & 78019 can be seen in the distance at Kelling Heath waiting for a path into the station 44422 & 90775 with the Quad-art and M&GN coach nearing Sheringham with the 14:36 from Holt 44422 & 90775 with the Quad-art and M&GN coach nearing Sheringham with the 14:36 from Holt 1306 passing Sheringham Golf Course with the 14:17 to Holt

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]]> Sat Feb 28 2009 Bluebell Railway Branch Line Weekend 2009 http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1657562.html A feast of SE&CR locos for this years Branch Line gala, with visiting P class 753 from the K&ESR to add to the home fleet's C and 01. 592's new springs only arrived on Friday, but the loco workshop had them fitted during Saturday allowing to join in by the end of the day. 9017, 80151 & 672 were also running on Saturday whilst 1628 was back in action on Sunday following its boiler repairs over the winter. Saturday 21 February 2009: A feast of SE&CR locos for this years Branch Line gala, with visiting P class 753 from the K&ESR to add to the home fleet's C and 01. 592's new springs only arrived on Friday, but the loco workshop had them fitted during Saturday allowing to join in by the end of the day. 9017, 80151 & 672 were also running on Saturday whilst 1628 was back in action on Sunday following its boiler repairs over the winter.

65 behind 592 in Sheffield Park yard A pair of SE&CR tanks in Sheffield Park yard. P class 753 with H class 263 753 enveloped with steam at Sheffield Park Steam in the shed at Sheffield Park Four SE&CR locos on shed at Sheffield Park, 65,692,753 & 263. Fenchurch heading off to collect its stock from the sidings at Sheffield Park. P class 753 being prepared at Sheffield Park. 1638 approaching Treemains foot crossing with the 10:25 from Sheffield Park The first of the day's triple headers, 65, 592 & 9017 at Freshfields with the 11:00 from Sheffield Park 753 on Freshfield Bank with the 11:40 Sheffield Park - Horsted Keynes mixed 1638 drifting down Freshfield Bank with the 11:35 from Kingscote 80151 starting the climb of Freshfield Bank with the 12:15 from Sheffield Park 1638 leaving Sheffield Park with the 12:50 to Kingscote 753, 65 & 592 approaching Sheffield Park with the 13:07 from Horsted Keynes 9017 leaving Sheffield Park with the 13:25 to KIngscote 753, 65 & 592 running round at Sheffield Park 753, 65 & 592 leaving Sheffield Park with the 14:00 to Kingscote 753, 65 & 592 leaving Sheffield Park with the 14:00 to Kingscote 753, 65 & 592 leaving Sheffield Park with the 14:00 to Kingscote At Sheffield Park, Adams Radial 488 was allowed out of the shed for the weekend

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Tornado at Egham http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1653666.html A few shots of 60163 Tornado passing through Egham with the Cathedrals Express Valentine's Day Special on a bright frosty morning Saturday 14 February 2009: A few shots of 60163 Tornado passing through Egham with the Cathedrals Express Valentine's Day Special on a bright frosty morning

66165 with a container train west of Egham A Network Rail clearing train at Egham Passing Southwest trains EMUs west of Egham 60163 Tornado west of Egham 60163 Tornado west of Egham 60163 Tornado west of Egham 60163 Tornado west of Egham 67028 bringing up the rear

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]]> Sat Feb 14 2009 Bluebell Railway P class specials http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1650956.html The visiting P class 753 from the K&ESR running with the two four wheel coaches. Note some of these pictures are taken from parts of the carriage & wagon works not accessible by the public Saturday 7 February 2009: The visiting P class 753 from the K&ESR running with the two four wheel coaches. Note some of these pictures are taken from parts of the carriage & wagon works not accessible by the public

73136 (E6043) in the Carriage & Wagon works yard, Horsted Keynes 65 approaching Horsted Keynes with the 13:00 from Sheffield Park 65 approaching Horsted Keynes with the 13:00 from Sheffield Park Fenchurch departing Horsted Keynes with the 13:00 from Kingscote Fenchurch departing Horsted Keynes with the 13:00 from Kingscote 753 approaching Horsted Keynes with the 13:30 from Sheffield Park 753 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 13:30 from Sheffield Park 753 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 13:30 from Sheffield Park Fenchurch leaving Horsted Keynes with the 13:00 from Kingscote 753 approaching Three Arch Bridge with the 13:30 from Sheffield Park 753 approaching Three Arch Bridge with the 13:30 from Sheffield Park 753 approaching Three Arch Bridge with the 13:30 from Sheffield Park Station scene at Horsted Keynes 9017 leaving Sheffield Park with the second run of the lunchtime Golden Arrow 65 running round at Sheffield Park One of the Bluebell's P classes, 31178 with the USA tank and 13236 in the yard at Sheffield Park 753 arriving at Sheffield Park with the 14:48 from Horsted Keynes 753 at Sheffield Park Definitely full, 753 taking water at Sheffield Park 753 ready to depart with the 15:30 from Sheffield Park Fenchurch passes 753 as it arrives at Sheffield Park with the 15:00 from Kingscote 753 leaving Sheffield Park with the 15:30 to Kingscote A trainspotting barn owl on the gradient post near Sheffield Park

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]]> Sat Feb 7 2009 Tangmere at Folkestone Harbour http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1643421.html 34067 Tangmere making a couple of assaults on the 1 in 30 Folkestone Harbour branch with the Golden Arrow Saturday 24 January 2009: 34067 Tangmere making a couple of assaults on the 1 in 30 Folkestone Harbour branch with the Golden Arrow

Tangmere at the rear as the train rolls down towards Folkestone harbour 34067 Tangmere on its first climb of the branch, rounding the curve alongside Tram Road 34067 Tangmere on its first climb of the branch, rounding the curve alongside Tram Road 34067 Tangmere on its first climb of the branch, approaching Radnor Bridge road 34067 Tangmere on its first climb of the branch, approaching Radnor Bridge road 34067 Tangmere on its first climb of the branch, approaching Radnor Bridge road Tangmere heading on up the branch towards the main line Tangmere at Folkestone Harbour station moving into position for coaling Coaling of 34067 underway, slightly late, departure was around 20 minutes down Tangmere leaving Folkestone Harbour crossing the swing bridge Tangmere crossing the bridge over Folkestone Harbour with the second departure Tangmere crossing the bridge over Folkestone Harbour with the second departure 34067 rounds the curve by Tram Road as it assaults the bank 47787 providing a small amount of assistance at the rear 34067 at the rear of the train as it passes through Folkestone Central The Golden Arrow approaching Folkestone West with 47787 doing the work Tangmere at Ashford International ready to depart for Canterbury

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]]> Sat Jan 24 2009 Bluebell Railway http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1631168.html Sparkling sunshine and freezing temperatures provided a good excuse to sample the Bluebell's post Christmas services, with 9017 and 65 in action. Tuesday 30 December 2008: Sparkling sunshine and freezing temperatures provided a good excuse to sample the Bluebell's post Christmas services, with 9017 and 65 in action.

9017 running round at Kingscote, having arrived with the 11:00 from Sheffield Park 9017 running round at Kingscote 9017's bogie showing signs of the cold Frost on the tracks at Horsted Keynes 65 approaching Horsted Keynes with the 12:00 from Sheffield Park 65 arriving at Horsted Keynes with the 12:00 from Sheffield Park Ice in the bucket under the water crane at Sheffield Park 592 in the yard at Sheffield Park 9017 at Sheffield Park 9017 taking water at Sheffield Park The brazier stopping the water crane from freezing with 9017 at Sheffield Park 9017 with the 13:00 to Kingscote at Sheffield Park 9017 with the 13:00 to Kingscote at Sheffield Park 9017 leaving Sheffield Park with the 13:00 to Kingscote 65 arrived at Sheffield Park with the 13:00 from Kingscote 65 at Sheffield Park The guard waits for the right away at Horsted Keynes 9017 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 13:55 from Kingscote 65 in the distance leaving Horsted Keynes with the 14:00 from Sheffield Park Newly restored 1336 behind the signals at Horsted Keynes The BGZ repainted to match the Pullmans in the Golden Arrow rake at Horsted Keynes

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]]> Tue Dec 30 2008 Bluebell Railway Autumn Gala 2008 http://alexmorley.fotopic.net/c1597876.html This years Not the Giants of Steam gala due to a lack of large engines, nonetheless had an interesting collection of engines with 53809 & 47493 visiting for the weekend although the Jinty was unfortunatley failed on the Thursday so did not run. Also in steam were long term loan engine 5199 with 1638, 80151 and 65 from the home fleet Saturday 18 October 2008: This years Not the Giants of Steam gala due to a lack of large engines, nonetheless had an interesting collection of engines with 53809 & 47493 visiting for the weekend although the Jinty was unfortunatley failed on the Thursday so did not run. Also in steam were long term loan engine 5199 with 1638, 80151 and 65 from the home fleet

Sheffield Park, 1638 raising steam in the shed Sheffield Park, 53809 & 5199 in the yard Sheffield Park, 1638 in the shed Sheffield Park, 47493 & 5199 in the yard Sheffield Park, 47493 sadly not in use having been failed on Thursday Sheffield Park, 65 raising steam in the shed Sheffield Park, 5199 coming off shed Sheffield Park, 5199 passing through platform 2 53809 with the 16:10 from Kingscote at Horsted Keynes 1638 at West Hoathly with the 16:50 from Sheffield Park Steam heating the coaches at Horsted Keynes, 80151 with the 10:30 to Sheffield Park 1638 & 53809 appraoching Horsted Keynes with the 10:00 from Sheffield Park 1638 & 53809 appraoching Horsted Keynes with the 10:00 from Sheffield Park 5199 leaving Sheffield Park with the 10:50 to Kingscote 5199 leaving Sheffield Park with the 10:50 to Kingscote 1618 in the shed at Sheffield Park with steam coming from some of the other engines Normandy back at Sheffield Park after its tour to York and Barrow Hill Stowe on a rare appearance out of the shed at Sheffield Park 1618 and 65 at Sheffield Park Stowe and 65 in Sheffield Park yard 1618 basking in the sun at Sheffield Park 541 in the shed at Sheffield Park Vintage buses in the car park at Sheffield Park in use on services to Brighton 53809 at Kingscote, preparing to take out the 14:10 to Sheffield Park 80151 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 14:10 from Sheffield Park 1638 approaching Horsted Keynes with the 14:50 from Sheffield Park 1638 approaching Horsted Keynes with the 14:50 from Sheffield Park 5199 leaving Horsted Keynes with the 14:50 from Kingscote 53809 approaching Horsted Keynes with the 15:30 from Sheffield Park 53809 approaching Horsted Keynes with the 15:30 from Sheffield Park

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