Mike Ford's Photographs http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/ 32 rows en-gb 60 Irish rail September 2009 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1761812.html Another interesting visit to Ireland and its railways including rail trips to Larne,Cultra,Killarney and Midleton as well as numerous lineside locations Tuesday 29 September 2009: Another interesting visit to Ireland and its railways including rail trips to Larne,Cultra,Killarney and Midleton as well as numerous lineside locations

8454 “CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE”,8794,8784 waits to leave Belfast Central with 13:42 Belfast Central – Larne Harbour 14/9/09 227 “RIVER LAUNE” 14:10 Belfast (Central) – Drogheda (Enterprise service running Drogheda – Belfast due the collapse and rebuilding of two spans of the Malahide viaduct underway) at Belfast Central 14th Sept 2009 29129,29229,29329 and 29429 at the spectacular section near Bray Head 20th September 2009 with 08:55 Rosslare (Europort) – Dublin (Connolly) DART 8312 runs south at Bray head with 10:35 Howth - Greystones 20/9/09. Note the abandoned route to the right - Brunels folly 072 stabled in Drogheda yard 14th September 2009 DVT9001,228 “ABHAINN NA BHUI” arrive at Drogheda working 08:40 Drogheda – Belfast (Central) (Enterprise service running Drogheda – Belfast due the collapse and rebuilding of two spans of the Malahide viaduct underway) 14/9/09 8454 at Whitehead working a Larne Harbour - Belfast Central service 171”SLIEVE GULLION” (S 4-4-0 Beyer Peacock built 1913) and 4 (WT 2-6-4T LMS/NCC Derby built 1947) inside the RPSI site at Whitehead Restoration underway of 461(K2 2-6-0 Beyer Peacock built 1922) at the RPSI site at Whitehead 14/9/09 102 “FALCON” (101 Class Bo-Bo Doncaster built 1970) stands looking forlorn at Whitehead 14/9/09 Restored Guinness at Whitehead yard 14/9/09 Yorkgate 14/9/09 3017 climbs the bank with 15:05 Londonderry – Belfast Great Victoria St 072 stabled in Drogheda yard 13th September 2009 22222 and 22214 11:05 Dublin – Sligo at Mullingar 15th September 2009 The disused line and station at Moate between Mullingar and Athlone 079 10:55 Dublin (north wall) – Ballina freightliner at Clonbonny near Athlone 15th September 073 08:15 Ballina – Dublin (north wall) Freightliner at Clonbonny east of Athlone - shortly after the Dublin - Ballina liner train passed behind 079 - two freights in twenty minutes in Ireland in 2009! 15.9.09 New and old track on the rebuilding of the Western corridor route which when it reopened shortly will link Limerick (Ennis) with Galway via Athenry 074 at rest in Limerick yard 16th September A rare sight in 2009 of class 141 No 171 at the fuelling point at Limerick - these locos are fast disappearing from the Irish network 16th September 2009 2709 and 2710 stabled in siding beside bay at Limerick junction 16/9/09 Possibly the most interesting train seen in Ireland - 152 arrives at Limerick junction towing brand new 22245 from the east - the loco ran round the new DMU and appeared to return from whence it had just come! 16th September Emergency coupling between 152 and 22245 Old and new at Limerick junction 222 and DVT4006 runs non-stop through Limerick junction with 15:00 Dublin (Heuston) - Cork 16th September 2009 Two 071s at Tipperary 085 stands with 8 x flat wagons loaded with new concrete sleepers and light 080 stabled in yard. The Waterford – Limerick junction route was closed due to engineering work 16/9/09 DVT4002 and 220 “AN ABHAINN DHUBH/RIVER BLACKWATER” hammer through Charlesville station with 17:30 Cork – Dublin (Heuston) 16/9/09 DVT4002 and 220 “AN ABHAINN DHUBH/RIVER BLACKWATER” hammer through Charlesville station with 17:30 Cork – Dublin (Heuston) 16/9/09 2717 and 2718 approach journies end with 08:30 Cork - Mallow 17/9/09 2704 and 2703 stand in the attractive station at Killarney with 08:50 Cork - Tralee - the train will reverse out of the station before restarting the journey west Killarney station again with 22234 13:15 Tralee – Mallow - the unit had to reverse in from the through route to gain the platform road - an unusual method of working DVT4001,225 “ABHAINN NA DAOILE/RIVER DEEL” (INTERCITY) 14:30 Cork – Dublin (Heuston) at Mallow 17/9/09 36 (Class 23 2-2-2 Bury,Curtis and Kennady Liverpool built 1847) on display in Cork station entrance 17/9/09 207 “ABHAINN NA BOINNE/RIVER BOYNE” in Enterprise colours stabled on Mk3s 7614 7171 7404 7103 7120 7140 7149 and 7132 one of three unrefurbished sets being used for the last time in Ireland to form a special 09:00 Cork – Dublin (Heuston) for the GAA finals at Croke Park,Dublin on 20th September) Cork 17th September 2009 New line,service and station as 2719 and 2722 16:45 Midleton – Cork 17/9/09 225 “ABHAINN NA DAOILE/RIVER DEEL” and DVT4001 09:00 Dublin (Heuston) – Cork at Templemore station 18/9/09 22208 and 22220 09:25 Dublin (Heuston) – Limerick at Lisduff quarry 18th September 2009 230 “ABHAINN NA BANDAN” (Enterprise),DVT4004 (INTERCITY) 10:00 Dublin (Heuston) – Cork at Ballybrophy station 18th September 2009 - this is the junction for the route to Limerick via Nenagh 22201 and 22207 with 11:25 Dublin (Heuston) – Limerick arrives at the attractive station at Portlaoise 18/9/09 New units pass at Portarlington where the Galway line joins the main-line from Cork - the platforms here have been moved east since the last visit to allow higher speed on both routes DVT4001,225 “ABHAINN NA DAOILE/RIVER DEEL” pass through the remodelled Portarlington with 12:30 Cork – Dublin (Heuston) 18/9/09 Athy station 18th September and 22218/22224 arrives with 16:25 Dublin (Heuston) – Waterford

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]]> Tue Sep 29 2009 Wales 2009 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1758562.html Riding and linesiding on the Welsh highland railway, watching the Ffestiniog and main line trains at Llandudno junction and holyhead Saturday 12 September 2009: Riding and linesiding on the Welsh highland railway, watching the Ffestiniog and main line trains at Llandudno junction and holyhead

57314_at_Holyhead_with_stock_of_1V31_0610_Holyhead-Cardiff.13th_September_2009.jpg 66161 6D19 06:40 Warrington (Arpley) – Holyhead – one of the last runs of this train following the closing of the Anglesey Aluminium plant at the end of September. Llandudno junction 12th September 2009 Betws Garmon No87 (NGG16 2-6-2+2-6-2T John Cockerill built 1936) Nr Llyn Cwellyn No87 (NGG16 2-6-2+2-6-2T John Cockerill built 1936) 10:00 Caernarfon – Hafod y llyn 12/9/09 No87 approaches the famous Aberglaslyn pass section of the Welsh highland railway No87 enters one of the passes rock lined tunnels Nr Pitt head No143 11:35 Caernarfon – Hafod y llyn 12th September 2009 Aberglaslyn Pass No143 (NGG16 2-6-2+2-6-2T Beyer Peacock built 1958)11:35 Caernarfon – Hafod y llyn Aberglaslyn Pass 12/9/09 entering the big tunnel Aberglaslyn Pass No143 heads north with 13:40 Hafod y llyn – Caernarfon 12/9/09 Aberglaslyn Pass and No 87 again heads south with 14:30 Caernarfon – Hafod y llyn No87 Approaches Bryn y Felin bridge,Aberglaslyn Pass with 16:30 Hafod y llyn – Caernarfon Snowdon street in Porthmadog awaiting its first service trains “Earl of Merioneth/Fairlie’s Patent” (0-4-0+0-4-0T FR Boston Lodge built 1979) in steam on shed at Boston Lodge works 13/9/09 “Merddin Emrys” runs along the cob at Porthmadog with 10:15 Porthmadog - Blaenau Ffestiniog 13/9/09 Level crossing, Penrhyndeudraeth (Penrhyn). “Merddin Emrys” with 10:15 Porthmadog - Blaenau Ffestiniog 13/9/09 No143 leaves Rhyd Ddu with 10:00 Caernarfon – Hafod y Llyn 13/9/09 No87 waits at 11:35 Caernarfon – Hafod y Llyn at Dinas 13/9/09 Snowdon and unidentified Arriva 158 from the Cob Cae Pawb Crossing at Porthmadog where the narrow gauge line crosses the Network Rail Cambrian route

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]]> Sat Sep 12 2009 Bo'ness diesel gala http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1747605.html Another very enjoyable visit to the SRPS site east of Edinburgh for the summer diesel gala - highlights included the first runs after overhaul of the Strathspey railways 27105, a cab ride "up the hill" with class 20 D8020, a film show of Scottish railway subjects in the Hipperdrome theatre and the arrival of DRS/Malcolms 66412 (a first for the line?) Saturday 29 August 2009: Another very enjoyable visit to the SRPS site east of Edinburgh for the summer diesel gala - highlights included the first runs after overhaul of the Strathspey railways 27105, a cab ride "up the hill" with class 20 D8020, a film show of Scottish railway subjects in the Hipperdrome theatre and the arrival of DRS/Malcolms 66412 (a first for the line?)

27001 and 26024 on shed D8020/20020 in Bo'ness yard 25235 restricted to yard duties 26024 37175 and unrestored 37413 37175 and unrestored 37413 Just finished its overhaul is the Strathspey railways 27106/5394 Awaiting its first public passenger run for sometime before returning north to Aviemore 37025 “Inverness TMD” arrives at its destination with 2B04 10:58 Birkhill - Bo’ness 47643 runs round at Birkhill D8020 waits to leave Bo'ness with 2K07 12:20 Bo’ness – Birkhill a cab ride was taken on this loco View from the twenty leaving Bo'ness Approaching Kinneil halt Climbing towards Birkhill Approaching Birkhill Running round the stock at Birkhill The quality restiration of class 126 TSK vehicle 59404 Looking immaculate 47643 37025 “Inverness TMD” leaves Bo'ness with 2K09 13:15 Bo’ness – Birkhill service D8020 runs round at Bo'ness 47643 passes Kinneil with 2K11 14:10 Bo’ness – Birkhill On its first public working since restoration class 27 5394 climbs through the wood with 2K13 15:05 Bo’ness – Birkhill 37025 “Inverness TMD) climbs through Kinneil woods with 2K15 16:00 Bo’ness – Birkhill The quality restiration of class 126 TSK vehicle 59404 37025 arrives back at Bo'ness with 2B16 16:28 Birkhill - Bo’ness Special guest loco DRS/Malcolm liveried 66412 arrives as 0Z66 Grangemouth – Bo’ness (special guest loco for Sunday 30th - its duties including rescuing a failed 5394!)

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]]> Sat Aug 29 2009 DRS Kingmoor Carlisle open day 2009 (and 87002 at Crawford) http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1724395.html The sun shone as 87002 headed to Glasgow for Spitfire railtours Electric Scot tour and DRS held their annual depot open day - this year at Carlisle Kingmoor Saturday 11 July 2009: The sun shone as 87002 headed to Glasgow for Spitfire railtours Electric Scot tour and DRS held their annual depot open day - this year at Carlisle Kingmoor

66596 with a northbound coal at Crawford 87002 heads to Glasgow with the Spitfire railtour Unidentified Pendolino northbound from the other side of the bridge at Crawford Surprise guest at DRS Colas 47739 Robin of Templecombe Colourful line up at DRS 47790 reunited for the day with its old number of 47593 and reunited with its old name of WH Malcolm lorry with special curtain sided trailer 50049 Defiance which has been at DRS for sometime 66412 in Malcolm and 66414 in Stobart Rail side by side 66428 inside 57007,57011 and 37603 off its bogies inside 66423 and 66433 at the north end of the depot 37423 named A very smart 47790/47593 66412 aznd 66414 37087 50049 was started up and moved a short distance for better photography 37610,47593,37423,57008 and 57012 20302 and 20303 at the yard entrance

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]]> Sat Jul 11 2009 NRM York 5th July 2009 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1723743.html Brief visit to see the re-streamlined 6229 "Duchess of Hamilton" Friday 10 July 2009: Brief visit to see the re-streamlined 6229 "Duchess of Hamilton"

Streamlined 6229 Duchess of Hamilton 6229 Cab detail Paint sample panel from the 1971 Crewe repaint of Kestrel prior to its export to Russia 5521 (45xx 2-6-2T GWR Swindon built 1927) on turntable 55002 “THE KINGS OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY”,4472 “FLYING SCOTSMAN” (A3 4-6-2 LNER Doncaster built 1923) dismantled,D8000 in workshop area 43238,43295 1E16 09:38 Inverness – London (Kings X) Another view of Duchess of Hamilton

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]]> Fri Jul 10 2009 DEMU at Bretby 2009 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1708724.html A visit (during a downpour) to the new DEMU Showcase venue at Bretby Business Park south of Burton-on-Trent to enjoy a varied selection of some of the best non-steam modelling. Also 60009 heading south with the Cathedrals express Saturday 6 June 2009: A visit (during a downpour) to the new DEMU Showcase venue at Bretby Business Park south of Burton-on-Trent to enjoy a varied selection of some of the best non-steam modelling. Also 60009 heading south with the Cathedrals express

The surprise of the show was Hornbys annocement of a Mk3 DVT. Initially available in September in Virgin and Another view of the DVT and buffer fitted HST power cars 60009 Ravenscroft sidings in P4 with impressive overhead crane Rail express forthcoming 37502 Forthcoming 4-CEP SR EMU from Bachmann Wheal Elizabeth detail 37207 in Cornish Railways colours at Wheal Elizabeth based on a cornish China clay dry P4 layout Longcarse West based on Alloa Central Scotland Paul Wades Tonbridge West yard 2mm Finescale Mini MSW 2mm Finescale Mini MSW - typical south Yorokshie scene! New Hitachi Javalin High speed 395 EMU from Hornby Paul Wades Tonbridge West yard Paul Wades Tonbridge West yard General view of the Bretby exhibition General view of the Bretby exhibition Western Road - western region diesel depot in the 1970s Western Road - western region diesel depot in the 1970s

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]]> Sat Jun 6 2009 The Wessexman from Crewe to Eastleigh and the Eastleigh 100 open weekend at the works http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1702389.html A very enjoyable day travelling south from Crewe (06:49 departure) with 37069 and 37602 with Spitfire Railtours "Wessexman" railtour which contined to Bournemouth and Weymouth after depositing over 450 passengers at Eastleigh to visit the excellant Knights Rail organised "Easleigh 100" open day at the railway works celebrating the centenary of the establishment of the site by the L&SWR Saturday 23 May 2009: A very enjoyable day travelling south from Crewe (06:49 departure) with 37069 and 37602 with Spitfire Railtours "Wessexman" railtour which contined to Bournemouth and Weymouth after depositing over 450 passengers at Eastleigh to visit the excellant Knights Rail organised "Easleigh 100" open day at the railway works celebrating the centenary of the establishment of the site by the L&SWR

66730 in First colours Stored 442215 3417 “Gordon Pettitt” and 1497 (with Lymington Flyer headboard) 73006,73109 and 73119 Immaculate 33103 “SWORDFISH” Former Silverlink 508301 No53 (M7 0-4-4T LSWR Nine Elms built 1905) gives brake van rides D1015 “WESTERN CHAMPION”,45060 “SHERWOOD FORESTER” and 55022 66432 4S43 05:12 Daventry - Grangemouth “Tesco Express” Fertis pair 56095 and 56059 stabled in Eastleigh yard 850 “LORD NELSON” (Lord Nelson 4-6-0 SR Eastleigh built 1926) 37602 and 37069 await the 37602 and 37069 head on to Bournemouth and Weymouth for those not attending the Eastleigh open day (1Z44 06:49 Crewe – Weymouth, Spitfire railtours “The Wessexman) 33002 “Sea King 47580 “County of Essex” 47712 “Pride in Carlisle” which now appears to be based at Eastleigh From Carnforth West Coast railway pair 37706 and 37516 New New 20110 from the South Devon railway - note the Tablet catcher 73109 “Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary” one of five 73s onsite Mk1 EMU detail First view of DB Schneker livery 59206 “John F Yeoman Rail Pioneer” - one of three 59s onsite 50026 “Indomitable” which was rededicated at Eastleigh 100 73201 “Broadlands” also rededicated at Eastleigh 100 a surprising site but looking good was Loadhaul liveried 50135 Detail on 50135 - note the orange data panel! Not all of teh former Alstom works is currently re-used 30587 (Beattie well Tank 2-4-0WT Beyer Peacock built 1874) Steam line up of 35005 “CANADIAN PACIFIC” (Merchant Navy 4-6-2 SR Eastleigh built 1941), 34070 “MANSTON” (Battle of Britain 4-6-2 SR Brighton built 1947) and 34028 “EDDYSTONE” (West Country 4-6-2 SR Brighton built 1946) Steam line up of 35005 “CANADIAN PACIFIC” (Merchant Navy 4-6-2 SR Eastleigh built 1941), 34070 “MANSTON” (Battle of Britain 4-6-2 SR Brighton built 1947) and 34028 “EDDYSTONE” (West Country 4-6-2 SR Brighton built 1946) Steam line up of 35005 “CANADIAN PACIFIC” (Merchant Navy 4-6-2 SR Eastleigh built 1941), 34070 “MANSTON” (Battle of Britain 4-6-2 SR Brighton built 1947) and 34028 “EDDYSTONE” (West Country 4-6-2 SR Brighton built 1946) Steam line up of 35005 “CANADIAN PACIFIC” (Merchant Navy 4-6-2 SR Eastleigh built 1941), 34070 “MANSTON” (Battle of Britain 4-6-2 SR Brighton built 1947) and 34028 “EDDYSTONE” (West Country 4-6-2 SR Brighton built 1946) 143611 under body repair 37422 “Cardiff Canton” Display of Southern Totems 20301 (DRS) “Max Joule 1958 -1999” and 20309 undergo repair Railfreight 31108 45060 “SHERWOOD FORESTER” and 55022 Local resident 07007 66501 4O02 11:12 Lawley Street – Southampton (Central) FLT storms through Eastleigh 444003 1W22 14:03 Weymouth – London (Waterloo) arrives at Eastleigh 66005 tows the ECS of 5Z83 15:45 Eastleigh T&RSMD – Eastleigh yard with 35028 “CLAN LINE” on rear as a unidentified Cross Country 220 heads towards Bournmouth 66005 tows the ECS of 5Z83 15:45 Eastleigh T&RSMD – Eastleigh yard with 35028 “CLAN LINE” on rear 444036 2B47 15:39 London (Waterloo) - Poole note the derailed wagon in the background being attended to 450036,450104 1T49 16:09 London (Waterloo) – Portsmouth (Harbour) 47760 waits to leave Eastleigh with 1Z71 16:24 Poole – Norwich via Houslow,Willesden Junction high level, ,Finsbury Park, Hitchin and Ely, The Railway Touring Co “The Dorset Coast express” 450004 and 450009 2B93 17:24 Basingstoke - Southampton (Central) 37069 and 37602 near Reading West junction with 1Z45 16:36 Weymouth - Crewe, Spitfire railtours “The Wessexman” 43035 and 43040 “Bristol St Philips Marsh” accelerate from Didcot with 16:59 Swansea - London (Paddington)

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]]> Sat May 23 2009 Llangollen Steel, Steam and Stars II April 2009 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1688559.html A hugely enjoyable visit to the Llangollen steam railway on the second Saturday of its nine day Steel, Steam and Stars II gala which was raising funds to contruct the 81st Grange 6880 "Betton Grange" Saturday 25 April 2009: A hugely enjoyable visit to the Llangollen steam railway on the second Saturday of its nine day Steel, Steam and Stars II gala which was raising funds to contruct the 81st Grange 6880 "Betton Grange"

246 “Morayshire” (D49 4-4 0 LNER Darlington built 1927) 08:30 Llangollen - Carrog at Glyndyfrdwy 5526 (45xx class 2-6-2T GWR Swindon built 1928) waits to start the 10:55 Llangollen – Carrog The reason for the gala - the scheme to built the 81st Grange loco - the cab and frames of which are seen in Llangollen shed Another new built project at Llangollen shed the steam railmotor boiler and power bogie recently delivered from building at Didcot. It will be fitted to the body at Llangollen 80072 (4MT 2-6-4T BR Brighton built 1953) nears completion of its overhaul at Llangollen shed Next in line for an (urgent) restoration is 25313 7822 “Foxcote Manor”(Manor 4-6-0 BR Swindon built 1950 stands in Llangollen shed yard 3440 “City of Truro” (3700 class 4-4-0 GWR Swindon built 1903) 11:30 Llangollen – Carrog and 246 “Morayshire” (D49 4-4 0 LNER Darlington built 1927) stand at Llangollen 1306 “Mayflower” (B1 4-6-0 North British built 1948) arrives at journies end with 10:25 Carrog – Llangollen 246 “Morayshire” (D49 4-4 0 LNER Darlington built 1927) stands at Llangollen 246 “Morayshire” (D49 4-4 0 LNER Darlington built 1927), 1306 “Mayflower” (B1 4-6-0 North British built 1948) impressively double-head the 12:00 Llangollen – Carrog View back down the freight at Llangollen goods junction (5643 (56xx 0-6-2T GWR Swindon built 1925) 12:30 Llangollen – Carrog freight Inside the wonderfully restored auto-trailer Three steam at Carrog 5643 (56xx 0-6-2T GWR Swindon built 1925) stands having worked the freight from Llangollen as 246 “Morayshire” (D49 4-4 0 LNER Darlington built 1927) departs with 13:48 Carrog – Llangollen freight whilst on the left is 2' gauge Hunslet 0-4-0ST Period scene at Carrog 6430 (64xx class 0-6-0PT GWR Swindon built 1937) 14:15 Carrog – Llangollen 6430 (64xx class 0-6-0PT GWR Swindon built 1937) 14:15 Carrog – Llangollen is seen sandwiched with Auto-coaches at Glyndyfrdwy One of the stars of the Gala BR Black painted 9017 (Dukedog 4-4-0 GWR Swindon built 1938) arrives at Glyndyfrdwy with 13:55 Llangollen – Carrog The Dukedog heads away west from Glyndyfrdwy 3440 “City of Truro” (3700 class 4-4-0 GWR Swindon built 1903) arrives at Glyndyfrdwy with 14:30 Llangollen – Carrog Recently restored at Bressingham and Crewe 6100 “Royal Scot” (Royal Scot 4-6-0 LMS Derby built 1930) waits to leave Glyndyfrdwy with 15:12 Carrog – Llangollen Ex-LNER Coronation 5526 (45xx class 2-6-2T GWR Swindon built 1928),5199 (5101 class 2-6-2T GWR Swindon built 1934) cross the level-crossing at Glyndyfrdwy with 15:00 Llangollen – Carrog 9017 (Dukedog 4-4-0 GWR Swindon built 1938),5199 (5101 class 2-6-2T GWR Swindon built 1934) passes the old Barmouth south box at Glyndyfrdwy with the 16:30 Carrog – Llangollen 9017 (Dukedog 4-4-0 GWR Swindon built 1938),5199 (5101 class 2-6-2T GWR Swindon built 1934) 16:30 Carrog – Llangollen at journies end 5199 (5101 class 2-6-2T GWR Swindon built 1934) and 9017 (Dukedog 4-4-0 GWR Swindon built 1938) double-head the 19:35 Carrog – Llangollen – Welsh Highland railway special, near Carrog Night scene with the observation coach at Llangollen

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]]> Sat Apr 25 2009 Tyne Valley resignalling http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1642914.html Some shots of the £11M scheme to modernise the western part of the Tyne Valley line with new level crossings and colour lights replacing the many manual boxes along the route Saturday 24 January 2009: Some shots of the _11M scheme to modernise the western part of the Tyne Valley line with new level crossings and colour lights replacing the many manual boxes along the route

43014 arrives at Hexham with 1Q18 08:48 Derby-Heaton test train formation 24/1/09 Denton village LC from Upper Denton LC Huge new PSB being contructed at Low Row 24/1/09 Low Row box with the unusual tyred level crossing gates 24/1/09 Sunset on semaphores 24/1/09 Low row plate 24/1/09 Huge new PSB being contructed at Low Row 24/1/09 An unusual visitor departs from Low Row eastbound - Network Rails 43013 and 43014 on a 1Q18 08:48 Derby - Heaton CS working 24/1/09 43014 departs from Hexham with 1Q18 08:48 Derby-Heaton test train formation 24/1/09 Demolishing Low Row box 4th April 2009

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]]> Sat Jan 24 2009 Photos 2009 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1633039.html 2009 photos that don't easily fit into another collection Thursday 1 January 2009: 2009 photos that don't easily fit into another collection

DRS 57002 at Carlisle with 12:51 Kingmoor - Chirk wood train recently starting to be operated by DRS traction 5th Nov 2009 DRS 57002 climbs towards St Nicholas bridge at Carlisle 11th November with the Carlisle - Chirk wood train EWS 66013 very unually hauls a rake of Freightliner HHA coal wagons at Carlisle 5th November Lovely setting as 60163 Tornado crosses Smardale viaduct with 05:50 Worcester (Shrub Hill) - Hellifield – Carlisle Pathfinder Railtours, “The Cumbrian mountain tornado” Saturday 10th October 2009 Tornado speeds the 17:12 Carlisle – Preston – Worcester (Shrub Hill) Pathfinder Railtours, “The Cumbrian mountain tornado 37676 “Loch Rannoch” 2Z18 09:27 Carlisle – Oban via Kilmarnock inspection saloon 24th March 2009 Carlisle 46115 “Scots Guardsman” (Royal Scot 4-6-0 North British built 1927) 1Z24 11:14 Preston – Glasgow (Central) Railway Touring Co,”The Great Britain II” Lunes Bridge South of Tebay 9th April 2009 37706 and 47804 at Carlisle 9th May 2009 A meeting from the past at Carlisle 9th May 2009 as 6201 “Princess Elizabeth” arrives with 1Z90 06:31 London (Kings X) - Doncaster RMT – Carlisle, Railway Touring Co “The Cumbrian Mountain express” passing 46115 “Scots Guardsman” standing with the stock of 1Z42 06:44 Birmingham (New St) - Preston - Carlisle, Vintage trains “Scot over Shap” 46115 “Scots Guardsman” rushes through Southwaite with 1Z45 16:11 Carlisle – Preston – Birmingham (New St), Vintage Trains “Scot over Shap” 9/5/09 DRS 66424 takes the Tesco train through Southwaite (4Z16 08:27 Grangemouth - Daventry) 9/5/09 87002 “Royal Sovereign” arrives at Carlisle with 0Z87 Crewe CS – Carlisle driver training run 28/5/09 57312 and 57314 also present 5690 “LEANDER” 1Z22 15:22 Ravenglass - Carnforth – Birmingham (New St) Vintage trains “The Cumbrian Coast express”. Grange-over-Sands 30th May 2009 185103 arrives at Grange-over-sands with 15:00 Manchester (Airport) – Barrow-in-Furness 30th May 2009 Unidentified Pendolino catches the suns glint Near Dimmocks Farm north of Norton Bridge 1st June 350101 approaches Acton Bridge station with 14:01 Birmingham (New St) – Liverpool (Lime St) 2nd June 90035 and 90024 light north at Acton Bridge 2/6/09 90035 and 90024 light north at Acton Bridge 2/6/09 66092 (EWS) 6F61 15:21 Runcorn - Warrington Arpley yard 2/6/09 Acton Bridge 3698 “REPULSE” (0-6-0ST Hunslet Leeds built 1950) 13:00 Haverthwaite – Lakeside Newby Bridge,Lakeside and Haverthwaite railway 18th June 2009 Grange-over-Sands 18th June 2009 37605,37604 6C51 12:37 Sellafield - Heysham PS 37605,37604 6C51 12:37 Sellafield - Heysham PS cross Arnside viaduct 18/6/09 Oxenholme station 20th June 2009 D1015 “WESTERN CHAMPION” 1Z52 07:03 Bristol (Temple Meads) – Bescot – Inverness Pathfinder railtours/DTG, “The Western Chieftain” 5690 “Leander” storms towards Blea Moor tunnel with 1Z24 08:58 York – Carlisle The Railway Touring Co, Cumbrian Mountain express” 9th August 2009 View from Whernside of Ribblehead viaduct 5690 “LEANDER” approaches keld near Appleby 9th September 2009 with 1Z22 15:20 Carlisle - Hellifield - Blackburn - Lancaster West Coast Railways/Statesman Rail, “The Fellsman” Shap Summit on a cold 3rd January 2009 and large logo liveried 40145 “East Lancashire Railway” makes steady progress with 1Z47 05:45 Rawtenstall ELR – Heywood Junc – Edinburgh, CFPS An unidentified 390 passes northbound through the Lune Gorge just south of Tebay 3rd January 2009 67005 ”Queens Messenger” and 67006 “Royal Sovereign” pass Lockerbie with 1Q21 12:08 Glasgow (Central) - Crewe test with test coach “Mentor” and EWS Executive Mk3s (This special test run was given dispensation to run to 110MPH to monitor the performance of the OHLE after a number of major overhead failures and a large increase in the wear rates of Pantographs using the WCML – the special had run Crewe to London on 13th January) 14th January 2009 67005 ”Queens Messenger” and 67006 “Royal Sovereign” pass Lockerbie with 1Q21 12:08 Glasgow (Central) - Crewe test with test coach “Mentor” and EWS Executive Mk3s (This special test run was given dispensation to run to 110MPH to monitor the performance of the OHLE after a number of major overhead failures and a large increase in the wear rates of Pantographs using the WCML – the special had run Crewe to London on 13th January) 14th January 2009 47760 gets away from Armathwaite having just collected its passengers from some vintage buses working south as 1Z48 14:39 Carlisle - Hellifield private charter. 5th February 2009. The train was tailed by 47854 66204/172 heading north for weekend engineering work. Greenholme 6th Feb 2009 A line of Freightliner 66s at Greenholme Saturday 7th February 2009.Standing ready to called forward for engineering work on the up line 66607 leading 153/158 including 158905 pass a cold Waitby with 11:51 Carlisle – Leeds 7/2/09 20302,20304 1Z20 07:43 Birmingham (International) – Carlisle Spitfire railtours,”The Fellsman Chopper” (tailed by 57601 Waitby 7/2/09 158861 12:49 Leeds – Carlisle at Kirkby Stephen 7th February 2009 46115 20309,37423 1Z21 16:40 Carlisle - Birmingham (International) Spitfire railtours,”The Fellsman Chopper” (tailed by 57601) Appleby 7/2/09 1600ISO,F4,1/13th sec! 67027 1Z68 10:08 Edinburgh - Swansea RUGEX Pathfinder Tours/Arriva Trains Wales/DBS “Scotland v Wales Six Nations Rugby” Carlisle 9th February 2009 (Wales won!) Berwick Upon Tweed 28th February 2009 as 60163 “Tornado” works 1Z50 05:47 Peterborough – York – Edinburgh Past-time rails “The Auld Reekie express” its First time into Scotland 66426 4Z16 Grangemouth – Daventry diverted from WCML due to engineering work rounds the curve at Houndwood 28/2/09 60163 “Tornado” at Houndwood with 1Z50 05:47 Peterborough – York – Edinburgh Past-time rails “The Auld Reekie express” 28th February 2009 60163 “Tornado” at Houndwood with 1Z50 05:47 Peterborough – York – Edinburgh Past-time rails “The Auld Reekie express” 28/2/09 43307 (NX) 43277 (NX) ECS southbound (MK3s ex-works) 28/2/09 Houndwood 246 D49 “Morayshire” is shunted into the shed at Bo'ness 28/2/09 80105 inside the shed at Bo'ness 28th February 2009 Newly restored 37175 at Bo'ness 28/2/09 37676 “Loch Rannoch” 2Z18 09:27 Carlisle – Oban via Kilmarnock inspection saloon 24th March 2009 Carlisle 37676 “Loch Rannoch” 2Z18 09:27 Carlisle – Oban via Kilmarnock inspection saloon 24th March 2009 Carlisle Unusual visitor at Carlisle Arriva trains Wales 57315 beside platform 1 24/3/09

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 Warley 2008 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1616064.html Another enjoyable trip to the annual Warley model railway show including a southbound trip via Shrewsbury,Severn Valley Railway and Lickey incline Friday 21 November 2008: Another enjoyable trip to the annual Warley model railway show including a southbound trip via Shrewsbury,Severn Valley Railway and Lickey incline

170512 at Shrewsbury 175107 arrives at Sutton Bridge 66511 gets looped at Sutton Bridge working from Portbury to Fiddlers Ferry 158828 heads south at Sutton bridge 158/150 combination northbound at Sutton Bridge 67015 heads towards Marylebone Wrexham and Shropshire DVT Line-up on Bridgenorth shed New overall canopy at Kidderminster SVR WH Smith at Kidderminster RHTT MPV nearly stalling climbing Lickey incline Cross country trains 43304 and 43301 storm down Lickey incline at Vigo bridge Cross country trains 43304 and 43301 storm down Lickey incline at Vigo bridge 4965 Rood Ashton Hall arrives back at Birmingham railway museum Liverpool Lime St under construction Liverpool Lime St under construction Liverpool Lime St under construction Law junction in N Kendal MRC Maidenhaste Kendal MRC Maidenhaste Kendal MRC Maidenhaste Loughborough - self discharge train Loughborough Lovely Pempoul - Reseau Breton Lovely Pempoul - Reseau Breton Lovely Pempoul - Reseau Breton Lovely Pempoul - Reseau Breton Lovely Pempoul - Reseau Breton Lovely Pempoul - Reseau Breton Lovely Pempoul - Reseau Breton Tiny japanese model - the track is 3mm wide! Cornish tin mine New Heljan cargowaggon flats New Heljan claytons Irish Craven coaches Oakhurst JLTRT LMS 10000 0 gauge Pete Waterman Jim Smith Wrights display plank Jim Smith Wrights display plank Heyside 0 gauge Heyside 0 gauge Heyside 0 gauge Heyside 0 gauge Heyside 0 gauge Heyside 0 gauge Netherton GWR Netherton GWR New Hornby 153 New Hornby HST

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]]> Fri Nov 21 2008 87002 first railtour from Birmingham to Glasgow http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1596171.html 87002 “Royal Sovereign”, worked its first special in preservation the Wednesday 15th October 2008 1Z87 07:26 Birmingham (International) – Glasgow (Central), Spitfire Railtours “The Electric Scot Tribute”, 57601 on rear stock Mk2e/Mk3s in Blue/Grey The Special was due to return south as 1Z88 18:27 Glasgow Central – Birmingham International but on the stopover at Polmodie depot the battery charger on 87002 failed with a small fire. This meant all the tour participants had to travel by service train to Motherwell to continue with the special hauled by 57601 Wednesday 15 October 2008: 87002 _Royal Sovereign_, worked its first special in preservation the Wednesday 15th October 2008 1Z87 07:26 Birmingham (International) _ Glasgow (Central), Spitfire Railtours _The Electric Scot Tribute_, 57601 on rear stock Mk2e/Mk3s in Blue/Grey The Special was due to return south as 1Z88 18:27 Glasgow Central _ Birmingham International but on the stopover at Polmodie depot the battery charger on 87002 failed with a small fire. This meant all the tour participants had to travel by service train to Motherwell to continue with the special hauled by 57601

47802 “Pride of Cumbria” ,47501 “Craftman” 3S10 11:24 Nunthorpe - Carlisle RHTT at Carlisle 14th October 2008 87002 “Royal Sovereign”,57601 1Z87 07:26 Birmingham (International) – Glasgow (Central), Spitfire Railtours “The Electric Scot Tribute”, 57601 on rear stock Mk2e/Mk3s in Blue/Grey The Special was due to return south as 1Z88 18:27 Glasgow Central – Birmingham International but on the stopover at Polmodie depot the battery charger on 87002 failed with a small fire. This meant all the tour participants had to travel by service train to Motherwell to continue with the special hauled by 57601 Blue Grey like the 1970s part 1 Black and white study 1 Black and White study 2 Blue Grey like the 1970s part 1

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]]> Wed Oct 15 2008 Newcastle and Carlisle diversions Autumn 2008 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1596165.html Over the weekend of 11-12th October (and several others) ECML services were diverted via Carlisle and the Tyne Valley route due to engineering work north of Berwick. Saturday 11 October 2008: Over the weekend of 11-12th October (and several others) ECML services were diverted via Carlisle and the Tyne Valley route due to engineering work north of Berwick.

43056,43296 “Stirling Castle” 1F63 09:50 Edinburgh – London (Kings X) west of Haltwhistle 43053,43300 “Craigentinny” 1F24 08:30 London (Kings X) - Aberdeen seen from the Brampton by-pass 43305,43206 “Kingdom of Fife” 1F25 12:25 Newcastle - Edinburgh emerging from Melkridge tunnel near Haltwhistle 43367 “Deltic 50”,43320 “National Galleries of Scotland” 1F64 07:52 Aberdeen - Newcastle approach Haydon Brdige station Northerns 156480 heads west from Haydon brdige station 43320,43367 “Deltic 50” 1F27 14:30 Newcastle - Edinburgh near Hexham

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]]> Sat Oct 11 2008 Canada 2008 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1584397.html A very enjoyable holiday in British Columbia and Alberta including some train watching at Vancouver,Frazer Canyon,Kamloops,Bamff,Bow Valley, Jasper and Calgary Sunday 7 September 2008: A very enjoyable holiday in British Columbia and Alberta including some train watching at Vancouver,Frazer Canyon,Kamloops,Bamff,Bow Valley, Jasper and Calgary

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]]> Sun Sep 7 2008 West Coast Railways Carnforth depot open day http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1550981.html A very enjoyable day spent at the former "Steamtown" Carnforth depot which is now the home base of West Coast Railways limited. This unique event which included many visiting steam,diesel and electric locomotives was held to celebrate the running of the famous fifteen quinea special which heralded the end of BR steam in August 1968. There was also a diversion on the way home to see A4 60009 Union of South Africa on "The Hadrian" returning south on the S&C at Keld and at Appleby Saturday 26 July 2008: A very enjoyable day spent at the former "Steamtown" Carnforth depot which is now the home base of West Coast Railways limited. This unique event which included many visiting steam,diesel and electric locomotives was held to celebrate the running of the famous fifteen quinea special which heralded the end of BR steam in August 1968. There was also a diversion on the way home to see A4 60009 Union of South Africa on "The Hadrian" returning south on the S&C at Keld and at Appleby

Olver Cromwell,Scots Guardsman,Leander and the 8F Period shot1 Period shot 2 - note the van! The Royal Scot looked magnificent Recently overhauled at Loughborough former EPS/Eurostar 37602 86259 Les Ross with former Manchester Pullman mk2s Still in DRS colours 33030 is now owned by West Coast railways at Carnforth 60074 DRS 20s 20302 and 20307 40145 East Lancashire Railway One of two Loadhaul 37s on site 37710 inside the main depot building - the other was 37706 Graffittied but under covered 47776 inside the old steam shed NRM owned royal 47798 Inter-city liveried 37685 Waverley Heritage groups class 26 D5310 David smith of WCRC explains his railway history and the name choice of Loch Rannoch for recently overhauled 37676 03196 and D2381 in the main part of the depot 55022 shines in the sun Line-up of steam 5690 and 48151 Oliver Cromwell Line up of steam again DRS line-up of 37229 “Jonty Jarvis”,47802 “Pride in Cumbria”,57010 ,66429,37602 stabled by coal loader Alstom liveried 08678 Some of the many stored 47s A line of 37 noses! 60009 “Union of South Africa” approaches Keld with 1Z29 16:25 Carlisle – Hellifield – Nottingham, Railway Touring Co “The Hadrian” Steam at Appleby 60009 “Union of South Africa” storms away from Appleby with 1Z29 16:25 Carlisle – Hellifield – Nottingham, Railway Touring Co “The Hadrian”

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]]> Sat Jul 26 2008 Gretna - Annan redoubling http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1549190.html A visit to see progress of the Gretna junction to Annan redoubling to enable easier and more frequent operation of coal traffic from Ayrshire to English power stations - reversing what had been removed forty years ago. The line was closed from 19th to 25th July to allow final connection of the new line and replacement of point work with straight line Tuesday 22 July 2008: A visit to see progress of the Gretna junction to Annan redoubling to enable easier and more frequent operation of coal traffic from Ayrshire to English power stations - reversing what had been removed forty years ago. The line was closed from 19th to 25th July to allow final connection of the new line and replacement of point work with straight line

EWS 66090 stands at the rear of one ballast train at Gretna station - note the new down platform and footbridge in the distance Looking towards Rigg from Gretna Near Eastriggs The former Eastriggs station building on the left looking towards Dumfries New pointwork for DM (MOD) Eastriggs looking west Annan station looking towards Carlisle - this is where the single line used to start Dornock looking west - the new headshunt is for the MOD sidings DM Eastriggs exchange sidings and new crossover looking east

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]]> Tue Jul 22 2008 DRS open day at Gresty Lane Crewe and diversions to Earlestown and Hartford http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1548027.html An enjoyable visit to the DRS open day - this year at the smaller satellite site at Crewe Gresty road depot - with diversions at Lancaster,Earlestown and Hartford too! 19th July 2008 Saturday 19 July 2008: An enjoyable visit to the DRS open day - this year at the smaller satellite site at Crewe Gresty road depot - with diversions at Lancaster,Earlestown and Hartford too! 19th July 2008

Resident 08 08834 47802 Crewe naming after 20310 and 20310 47815 “GREAT WESTERN”,47805 “TALISMAN” pass Lancaster with 1Z47 06:09 Lichield City – Edinburgh, running 52 minutes late due to cable theft in West Midlands 60009 “Union of South Africa” storms through Earlestown with 1Z71 06:41 Scarborough – Liverpool (Lime St), Railway touring companies “The Tall Ships” 67006 “ Royal Sovereign” was tailing 47501 which was reunited with its Craftman name - prior to the unveiling Unique Stobart 47832 named Stored Police liveried 47829 37688 Kingmoor TMD in the depot 37229 Jonty Jarvis shines outside 66411 Eddie the Engine was popular for cab visits The two newly named locos 67005 “Queens Messenger” leads the ECS of Past Time Rails 1Z68 17:00 Liverpool (Lime St) - Ealing Broadway running from Crewe back to Liverpool 350112,350128 depart from Hartford with the 15:21 Birmingham (New St) – Liverpool (Lime St) 16:33

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]]> Sat Jul 19 2008 Cranmore 150/Merehead Quarry gala weekend http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1532673.html Despite the best attention of the weather a good time was had at the Foster Yeoman Merehead quarry site in Somerset. The aggregate industries site was opened to help the local East Somerset railway celebrate its 150th anniversary. Attractions included most of the local class 59 fleet,supplemented by many visiting diesel and steam locomotives. There was also Steam freight demonstrations and cab rides, vintage vehicles, quarry tours, model railways and family attractions. On the way back the Paignton Pudden railtour was seen at Bristol, Birmingham and Crewe Saturday 21 June 2008: Despite the best attention of the weather a good time was had at the Foster Yeoman Merehead quarry site in Somerset. The aggregate industries site was opened to help the local East Somerset railway celebrate its 150th anniversary. Attractions included most of the local class 59 fleet,supplemented by many visiting diesel and steam locomotives. There was also Steam freight demonstrations and cab rides, vintage vehicles, quarry tours, model railways and family attractions. On the way back the Paignton Pudden railtour was seen at Bristol, Birmingham and Crewe

43098 arrives at Bristol Temple Meads with the 09:30 service from London Paddington 158957 in First 150238 in former Wales and West advertisement livery calls at Westbury with 10:42 Gloucester - Weymouth 59001 Yeoman Endeavour at one end of the 1Z14 13:08 Westbury - Cranmore shuttle View of 59001 on the rear of the Westbury - Cranmore shuttle on the Witham east Somerset junction - Mereehad junction freight only line Foster Yeoman 08032 - surely one of the oldest 08s still in use American S160 and 9F 92203 Black Prince make an impressive sight American switcher No44 which due to its size never leaves the Merehead site 37/9s 37901 and 37906 on displat at Merehead Former Carlisle based 08826 withdrawn Impressive motive power line up including freshly named and painted 60040 in its DB red First GBrF 66731,GBrf 73209 Beattie Well tank from the Bodmin and Wenford Railway give a China clay train demonstration Port Talbot Railway Hudwell (GWR813) gives brake van rides Hanson 59104 Demostrated cylinder liner lift on 59005 Unique Freightliner.Aggregate industries 66623 Andrew Barclay 1719 Lady Nan Beattie well tank 30587 looks the part A mix of liveries 60040 looks very smart in its new colours 4936 Kinlet Hall gave passenger rides USATC S160 5197 and 9F 92203 66200 back at Westbury to work 1Z18 17:50 service to Cranmore 37423 and 37606 arrive at Bristol Temple Meads working 1Z38 16:50 Paignton - Crewe Spitfire railtours 66621,66610 and 66596 arrive at Britsol Temple Meads Silver 67029 at Crewe having tailed a Northern Belle service 67030 stands on the ECS of the Northern Belle at Crewe 37423 and 37606 arrive journies end with 1Z38 16:50 Paignton - Crewe Spitfire railtours

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]]> Sat Jun 21 2008 Keighley and Worth Valley railways 2008 diesel gala http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1524250.html An enjoyable day riding and photographing the home based and visiting diesels at the K&WVR 40th anniversary diesel gala on Saturday 7th June 2008 Saturday 7 June 2008: An enjoyable day riding and photographing the home based and visiting diesels at the K&WVR 40th anniversary diesel gala on Saturday 7th June 2008

South end of Mytholmes tunnel D1023 “Western Fusilier” 15:45 Oxenhope - Keighley Mytholmes tunnel northern end sees 20087,20110 15:45 Keighley - Oxenhope D7612 stabled on shed at Harworth Marsh Lane, south of Haworth and 37087 “Keighley and Worth Valley 40 year anniversary1968 - 2008”,D6737, 31108 16:30 Keighley – Oxenhope (31108 was dead on rear) Marsh lane again and 37087 “Keighley and Worth Valley 40 year anniversary1968 - 2008”, 31108 17:13 Oxenhope – Keighley (37087 detached at Howarth loop and moved to Haworth shed 25059 arrives at Oxenhope with the 18:45 service from Keighley 31108 arrives at Oakworth working 18:00 Keighley - Oxenhope D7612 arrives at its destination with 10:00 Oxenhope – Keighley Newly named 37087 A very smokey departure for D1023 “Western Fusilier” and 10:35 Keighley – Oxenhope 08266 in green waits to leave with 11:05 Ingrow (West) – Keighley Ingrow west and 37087 “Keighley and Worth Valley 40 year anniversary 1968 - 2008”, 31108 11:15 Keighley – Oxenhope Railfreight 31108 at the headshunt at Keighley 31108 again at Harworth with 12:25 Keighley – Oxenhope Steam on shed at Harworth Mytholmes tunnel and 37087 “Keighley and Worth Valley 40 year anniversary 1968 - 2008” and green D6737 head north with the 15:00 departure from Oxenhope Mytholmes tunnel sees

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]]> Sat Jun 7 2008 Scotland 2008 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1521635.html An enjoyable "Carbon neutral" break by rail from Carlisle to Aberdeen,Inverness,Lairg,Wick,Thurso (John O'Groats),Kyle of Lochalsh (Portree),Aviemore (Boat of Garton),Alloa,Stirling and Glasgow - all for a £105 ticket! There is another installment from August mainly on the Highland main line Wednesday 28 May 2008: An enjoyable "Carbon neutral" break by rail from Carlisle to Aberdeen,Inverness,Lairg,Wick,Thurso (John O'Groats),Kyle of Lochalsh (Portree),Aviemore (Boat of Garton),Alloa,Stirling and Glasgow - all for a _105 ticket! There is another installment from August mainly on the Highland main line

43316, and 43318 “City of Kingston upon Hull” depart from Aberdeen for the long journey south on 28th May 2008 with 1E24 14:55 Aberdeen-Kings Cross 158726 arrives at a damp Lairg whilst working 07:14 Inverness - Wick 29th May 2008. Lairg is the northern limit of regular railfreight in the UK serving the oil depot in the background 158726 meets class mate 158721 working 08:13 Wick – Inverness at Helmsdale 29th May Georgemas junction with the Thurso line curving to the right and Inverness straight ahead 158726 at journeys end in the tidy train shed at Wick Another view of 158726 at Wick 29/5/08 The most northerly station - Thurso 158718 arrives at the most northerly station at Thurso from Wick to work the 15:20 service to Inverness Rogart where the station and signal box have been restored with a selection of Mk2 carriages and a small four wheeled diesel shunter Murals at Invergordon station Scotrail purple at Inverness The busy 1S15 12:00 London (Kings Cross) - Inverness arrives at its destination with 43314 “East Riding of Yorkshire”,43095 “Perth” 43314 waits to leave Inverness station for servicing 158 at the original Highland Railway engine shed in Inverness 29/5/08 Unique Scotrail liveried 08308 removes the sleeper stock of 1S25 21:15 London (Euston) – Inverness brought in by 67011 Distant view of 158718 after arrival at Kyle of Lochalsh with the 08:53 service from Inverness30th May 2008 Spot the train! 158 at Kyle from Skye The well presented building at Aviemore 31st May 2008 0-6-0 68030 runs round its stock to form the 10:30 Aviewmore - Broomhill service on the Strathspey railway Nicely restored class 31 D5862 at Boat of Garten Tall signal and water column at Boat of Garten The current end of the line at Broomhill with work under way to Grantown on Spey. Note the diesel shunter in use as a buffer stop! 68030 runs round prior to running back into Broomhill Long straight on the Strathspey line 31st May 2008 The old carriage sheds at Perth being reused to store stock.31st May 2008 170401 departs from Perth with 12:48 Inverness – Edinburgh 31st May 2008 Carmine and Cream Turbostars 170478 and 170475 at Stirling Fine signal at south end of Stirling station 170477 waits to leave the reopended station at Alloa with 16:41 Alloa – Glasgow (Queen St) 31st May 2008 Another view of the new station at Alloa Contrast in colour schemes at Glasgow Queen st station 31.5.08 66401 crosses the Clyde at Crawford with 4S43 06:31 Daventry - Grangemouth 14th August 2008 Unusual sight at Blackford as 37248 “Loch Arkaig“ heads light south having worked the Royal Scotsman to Perth 14/8/08 The West Coast type 3 lays a trail of blue smoke at Crawford 14/8 170432 pauses at the attractive station at Dunkeld and Birnam whilst working 16:11 Glasgow Queen St – Inverness 14th August 2008 National Express east coast 43316 “East Riding of Yorkshire” and 43318 “City of Kingston upon Hull” arrive at Pitlochry working 12:00 London (Kings X) - Inverness 14.8.08 Face built into the viaduct at Killiecrankie on the Highland main line Unidentified 170 at Killicrankie viaduct 15/8/08 170394 and 158738 speed through Blair Atholl working 10:53 Inverness – Edinburgh 15th August 2008 170394 and 158738 speed through Blair Atholl working 10:53 Inverness – Edinburgh 15th August 2008 Dunrobin station on the far north line. The station which only recently reopened contains a small museum. It was a private station for Dunrobin castle (across the A9 road) and home of the Duke of Sutherland who had his own engine and saloon 0 which was kept in its own shed beyond the station building 16th August 2008 43307 waits at Aviemore working 09:38 Inverness – London (Kings X) 17th August 2008 Strathspey Railways class 31 D5862 runs round to form 10:30 Aviemore – Broomhill (loco replacing 0-6-0ST 68030 which had been failed) 17/8/08

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]]> Wed May 28 2008 Cumbrian coast Fellsman Carnforth to Ravenglass http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1517808.html A trip on the West Coast Railways/Kingfisher Railtours Cumbrian Coast Fellsman which didn't go according to plan! Set off alright with 8F 48151 to Ravenglass from Carnforth OK, but unfortunately caused several lineside fires and a larger fire on Eskmeals viaduct south of Ravenglass. The line was then closed whilst the fire brigade attended and the instruction given that the 8F couldn't return. Eventually (3 hours later than planned) DRS were contacted to provide 20305/20301 and 37667 (on rear) to rescue the special and return via the reopened southern route. These only ran to Barrow (avoided on the outward bound route) where WCRC 47760 took over for the return to Carnforth! Arrival back at Carnforth was over three hours late. Some shots from the La'al Ratty which was running fine though! Monday 26 May 2008: A trip on the West Coast Railways/Kingfisher Railtours Cumbrian Coast Fellsman which didn't go according to plan! Set off alright with 8F 48151 to Ravenglass from Carnforth OK, but unfortunately caused several lineside fires and a larger fire on Eskmeals viaduct south of Ravenglass. The line was then closed whilst the fire brigade attended and the instruction given that the 8F couldn't return. Eventually (3 hours later than planned) DRS were contacted to provide 20305/20301 and 37667 (on rear) to rescue the special and return via the reopened southern route. These only ran to Barrow (avoided on the outward bound route) where WCRC 47760 took over for the return to Carnforth! Arrival back at Carnforth was over three hours late. Some shots from the La'al Ratty which was running fine though!

8F 48151 backs out from West Coast Railways at Carnforth before moving forward into Carnforth station Northern Rock at Dalegarth with 12:30 service to Ravenglass River Mite waits to leave Dalegarth with the 13:30 Cumbrian Coast Fellsman! River Mite waits to be crossed at Irton road Visiting from the Bure Valley railway Wroxham Broad arrives at Ravenglass with the 13:50 from Dalegarth Another visitor To the rescue 1! 20305 and 20301 finally arrive at Ravenglass at 18:18 (Special was due to leave at 15:16!) The two twentys put up a good display as they head down to Barrow.37667 added ballast on the rear Damage at Esk viaduct is inspected as we pass very slowly Some of the fire damage to Eskmeals viaduct 1 Some of the fire damage to Eskmeals viaduct 2 To the rescue 2. West Coast Railways 47760 eases for the scheduled Grange stop having run out from Carnforth to Barrow holding sidings to wait for out arrival

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]]> Mon May 26 2008 Bo'ness and Kinneil railways Spring diesel Gala Sunday 27th April 2008 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1501522.html A very enjoyable visit to the Scottish Railway Preservation societys site at Bo'ness on the second day of its Spring diesel gala Sunday 27 April 2008: A very enjoyable visit to the Scottish Railway Preservation societys site at Bo'ness on the second day of its Spring diesel gala

Overbridge near Nether Kinneil and 26024 passes on its way to Birkhill with the 10:20 from Bo'ness Kinneil wood and 26024 returns to Bo'ness with 10:43 service from Birkhill 27001 storms up the grade with 11:10 Bo'ness - Birkhill D5310 waits to leave Bo'ness with the 12:00 to Birkhill 37175/D6875 in its freshly applied Small Sulzers 26024 and D5310 back onto the 13:40 Bo'ness - Birkhill D5310,26024 and 37175 at Bo'ness Class 126 DMU under restoration in the Scottish Railway exhibition centre North British 0-4-0 shunter D2767 Class 20 D8020 after arrival with 14:53 Birkhill - Bo'ness D5394 part way through a protracted overhaul for the Strathspey railway 47643 is seen in the diesel shed undergoing roof and exhaust repairs. The blue stripe (on one side only - the other is the correct red) has just been applied! West Coast railway visitor 47804 gleams in the sun at Bo'ness having brought the Royal Scotsman exclusive charter stock in to stable for the weekend Awaiting repairs and restoration 26/0 26004 stands in coal sector livery at Bo'ness yard Gleaming 37025 Inverness TMD stands atop the Royal Scotman stock in Bo'ness yard Line-up from the 1960s 4MT 80105 (Brighton 1955) stands on shed in light steam Unique D49 4-4-0 246 Morayshire 37025 near Castleloan with 17:00 Bo'ness - Birkhill 37025 returns with 17:23 Birkhill - Bo'ness Iinside the Scottish railway exhibition and 0-4-0ST No. 13

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]]> Sun Apr 27 2008 NRM Shildon diesel gala,Tornado and 71000 on the North Briton railtour http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1492109.html 12th April 2008 and a visit to the North east to see the first diesel gala at the NRM annex at Shildon, progress of the new A1 60163 "Tornado" under construction at Darlington North Road and finally to catch 71000 Duke of Gloucester working the first leg of the North Briton railtour to north Scotland at Durham and from Newcastle keep Saturday 12 April 2008: 12th April 2008 and a visit to the North east to see the first diesel gala at the NRM annex at Shildon, progress of the new A1 60163 "Tornado" under construction at Darlington North Road and finally to catch 71000 Duke of Gloucester working the first leg of the North Briton railtour to north Scotland at Durham and from Newcastle keep

Dutch English electric 08 General line up outside the new museum 60074 Teenage Spirit 37003 and DRS 37038 Nameplate off 87001 APT-E cab open for viewing Cab of APT-E Deltic ouitside D1023 Western Fusilier moving around the yard Cab for 60163 Tornado at the Darliington railway works 60163 taking shape Pistons and Smoke deflector for 60163 71000 with 1Z12 06:48 London Kings X - Edinburgh storms through Durham a few minutes early Northerns 142065 heads for Nunthorpe from Newcastle 71000 heads into Newcastle over half a hour late on the North Briton railtour Steamy departure from Newcastle

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]]> Sat Apr 12 2008 Photos 2008 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1451641.html 2008 photos that don't easily fit into another collection Tuesday 1 January 2008: 2008 photos that don't easily fit into another collection

57311 “Parker” 6J37 13:27 Carlisle yard - Chirk at Greenholme 23rd May 2008 48151 1Z49 07:00 Hull - Hellifield - Carlisle Railtourers “The Settle – Carlisle Steam discovery special” Mallerstang 24/5/08 37401 and 37417 47785 37146 and 37674 at Kirkby Stephen east 24th May 2008 6233 “Duchess of Sutherland” powers round Redhill curve Penrith with 1Z62 15:31 Carlisle – Crewe – Gloucester,PMR Railtours “The Citadel express” 24/5/08 LMS 8F 48151 passes Redhills curve with 5Z52 Carlisle - Carnforth ECS turn 24th May 2008 Baron wood Tunnel Armathwaite and EWS 66034 powers 6Z71 09:09 Carlisle (London Road) – Leeds (Hunslet East) trail load of sand from Tarmac Northerns Caldewless quarry carried in former National Power JMA/JHA hoppers 1st July 2008 1Z10 10:55 Hellifield - Carlisle, Kingfisher Railtours IT57 15 Guinea specail at Ribblehead 10th August 2008 Carlisle 20th August 2008 and Netwrok rail HST 43062 “John Armitt” ,43089 ”Hyabusa” work 1Q26 11:19 Glasgow - Crewe Sir Lamiel arrives at Carlisle 20th August working 1Z10 10:55 Hellifield - Carlsle North British built N15 30777 “Sir Lamiel” 1Z11 16:42 Carlsle – Hellifield, Kingfisher railtours “The Dalesman” through Lazonby 20/8/08 6201 Princess Elizabeth stores up Shap at Greenholme with 1Z62 06:39 Crewe – Carlisle Railway touring Co , “The Cumbrian Mountain express” 30th August 2008 47501 ”Craftsman” and 47802 “Pride in Cumbria” 3S10 11:24 Nunthorpe - Carlisle RHTT 24th October 2008 Cowran cutting near Brampton 92026 66414 passes Carnforth 1st February with 06:31 Daventry - Grangemouth Overall view of Kingmoor yard 4/2/08 (92002 at the front) 66411 Eddie the engine awaits a path through the DRS depot with 4S43 06:31 Daventry - Grangemouth - Tesco express Full house at DRS Kingmoor 4th February 2008 9th February see 71000 Duke of Gloucester heading across Arnside viaduct with 1Z46 06:10 Leeds - Carlisle via Cumbrian coast, Unidentified class 185 unit heads for Barrow across Kent viaduct,Arnside from Arnside knott 9/2/08 Hitachi battery assisted HST power car at Carlisle 11th February 2008 57305 passes Plumpon loops 11th February 2008 with 6J37 Carlisle - Chirk timber Network rail test HST with 43014 and 43089 pass Baron Wood tunnel on the S&C 11/2/08 EWS 60043 storms through Gilsland on the Newcastle - Carlisle line with 6M46 11:11 Redcar - Hardendale 47712 “Pride of Carlisle” and 47802 “Pride of Cumbria” work through Hexham with 1Z60 07:25 London (Kings X) – Carlisle via Tyne valley line, “The Settle and Carlisle Winter wonderland” 23/2/08 Baron wood tunnel 23rd february 2008 and 47802 “Pride of Cumbria” and 47712 “Pride of Carlisle” head south with 1Z61 14:58 Carlisle - London (Kings X) via Settle, “The Settle and Carlisle Winter wonderland” First Great Western 57605 Totnes Castle stands at Carlisle whilst working a Hunslet Brush - Old Oak common light engine move 27th March 2008. The Loco had been at Kilmarnock for repainting from green Another day and another Great Western 57/6 as 57602 heads north though Carlisle as 0Z57 08:30 Old Oak Common - Kilmarnock 28th March 2008 71000 Duke of Gloucester heads into Haltwhistle with 1Z28 06:20 Glasgow (Central) - London (Kings X) via Carlisle and Darlington, 08662 runs around its train of two ferrywagons on the remains of the Waverley route at Brunthill, Carlisle on Friday 25th April having come from unloading at the Carlisle Warehousing site on Kingstown industrial estate. The wagons are used to bring coils of Tinplate for the Crown Packaging site (formerly Metal Box) at Botcherby Carlisle 08662 continues on its journey at Kingmoor yard 25th April 2008 66619 arrives in Kingmoor yard with 6M01 Fridays Only 04:56 Oxwellmains-Brunthill cement working 25th April 2008 66619 climbs towards the former Waverley route at Kingmoor yard with 6M01 FO 04:56 Oxwellmains-Brunthill cemnet working 25/4/08. The former Edinburgh route is visable in the background and the train will reverse to its final destination from right to left Beattock summit 1st May 2008 and 66526 325004 leads 325006 and 12 with 1M44 15:34 Sheildmuir - Warrington at Beattock summit 1/5/08 D1015 “WESTERN CHAMPION” 1Z52 05:10 Tame Bridge Parkway – Edinburgh,Pathfinder Tours/Diesel traction group “The Western Scot” passes through Haltwhistle on the Tyne valley line 3rd May 2008 - the first known working of a Western to Scotland Penrith station 3rd May 2008 and Electric Blue 86259/E3137 47773 brings up the rear of The Cumbrian explorer railtour at Penrith 3/5/08 57012 4Z43 07:43 Kingmoor depot - Haverton Hill Carlisle 28th May 2008 2Z57 08:11 York - Carlisle inspection saloon nears Low House crossing having passed Drybeck viaduct near Armathwaite with 37229 7/6/08 DRS 37229 passes Gilsland whilst working 2Z58 14:20 Carlisle - York inspection special 57009 works the 4Z43 07:43 Carlisle-Haverton Hill through Wylam 17/6/08. Its supposed to run Mondays and Wednesdays but I've only ever seen it on Tuesdays recently! Pacer 142066 passes under the historic signal box at Wylam on teh Tyne Valley line with a Nunthorpe - Hexham service 17/6/08 Virgin liveried 57301 and 57308 work the Grand Central Sunderland - York service at Sessay station site south of Thirsk 18/6/08 33207 and 47851 pass through a miserable Garsdale 18th June 2008 with the first Kingfisher Railtours S&C discovery special West Coast railways 37248 and DRS 37667 double head 1Z56 08:55 Saltburn – Oban, “The Saltburn Hebridean” out of Carlisle 20th June 2008 First run of an 87 on the mainline for eight months as 87002 57316 hums along at Southwaite with 13:40 6J37 13:27 Carlisle yard - Chirk 16th July 2008

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]]> Tue Jan 1 2008 Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railways 10th November 2007 Diesel Gala http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1405689.html Despite the best attempt of the weather a good time was had at the L&HR with trips made behind the 03s,20 and DMU and photos taken of the class 11 and 26 A second visit was made (in better weather) on 23rd May 2008 Saturday 10 November 2007: Despite the best attempt of the weather a good time was had at the L&HR with trips made behind the 03s,20 and DMU and photos taken of the class 11 and 26 A second visit was made (in better weather) on 23rd May 2008

“Cumbria” approaches Backbarrow with 13:00 Haverthwaite - Lakeside 23rd May 2008 42085 (4MT 2-6-4T BT Brighton built 1951) stabled in yard.Haverthwaite 23/5/08 Restored North London line coach - note the West Cumbria destinations Visitor 27025 in side the shed 23/5/08 Furness railway No20. having its 10 year boiler inspection. Britains oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive “Cumbria” departs from Haverthwaite with the 14:05 service to Lakeside 23rd May 2008 Linsty Green,Backbarrow D5301 10:30 Haverthwaite – Lakeside D5301 arrives at its destination with 11:15 Lakeside – Haverthwaite 03072 & D2117 prepare to work 11:30 Haverthwaite – Lakeside The two 03s arrive at Lakeside 03072 & D2117 shunt at Lakeside D5301 again D5301 passes Linsty Green,Backbarrow with 13:15 Lakeside – Haverthwaite D5301 at Haverthwaite 20214 buffers up for 14:00 Lakeside – Haverthwaite Chapel House,Newby Bridge Halt AD601(WD70272) 14:30 Haverthwaite – Lakeside Backbarrow AD 601 passes with 15:00 Lakeside – Haverthwaite DMUs 52071,52077 move forward to work 15:30 Haverthwaite – Lakeside Last train of the day stands at Haverthwaite

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]]> Sat Nov 10 2007 Ireland 2007 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1371206.html Trip to Irelasnd 11th to 15th September 2007 travelling via Larne - Donegal town - Westport - Ennis - Limerick and Dublin. Finishing with a escorted tour around Inchicore works on the last day Tuesday 11 September 2007: Trip to Irelasnd 11th to 15th September 2007 travelling via Larne - Donegal town - Westport - Ennis - Limerick and Dublin. Finishing with a escorted tour around Inchicore works on the last day

078 stands in Ballina yard with one of the few remaining Irish Freights 12th September 2007 2608 17:55 Ballina – Manulla junction. Ballina 12/9/07 The line yet to be reopened north of Ennis for the new Limerick - Galway service. This level crossing is at Crusheen about 8 miles north of Ennis. Note the new lights under the bridge. The western corridor route yet to be reopened just north of Ennis 13/9/07 one of the last surviving 121s, 124 gets bogie attention in Inchicore 15th September 2007 Dutch steam generator van 1156 Inchicore 15/9/07 Great Southern and Western Railway coach in the carriage shed Lovely GS&WR emblem Single car Arrow unit 2753 undergoes major repairs at the Transverser area 15/9/07 New Rotem DEMU 22201.Inchicore 15/9/07. These new Koren units will take over most loco hauled services in Ireland in the coming years 141 class 163 stands at the diesel depot 15/9/07 162 and 168 stand withdrawn 123 stands withdrawn 072 stabled on the diesel depot 15/9/07 Central section of a 071 Irish traction group members repaint A39 in original black. Inchicore 15/9/07 Fresh from the paint shop. IE black liveried 086. Inchicore 15/9/07

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]]> Tue Sep 11 2007 North Yorkshire Moors Railway http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1366357.html Another visit to the popular Northern England steam raiwlay involving a ride Grosmont to Goathland and walk back via Grosmont engine sheds Sunday 2 September 2007: Another visit to the popular Northern England steam raiwlay involving a ride Grosmont to Goathland and walk back via Grosmont engine sheds

LH&J No29 gets attention at Grosmont Class 37 D6700 at Grosmont 75029 and D6700 at Goathland 75029 banks 30926 Repton near Beck hole with the 12:50 Grosmont - Pickering after the Schools stalled on the bank GWR 6619 dfifts downhill with 12:20 Pickering - Grosmont Q6 63396 shuttles at Grosmont shed after overhaul 63395 being coaled Grosmont shed 75029 arrives at Grosmont with 15:20 Pickering - Grosmont 30926 Repton at Grosmonot

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]]> Sun Sep 2 2007 SRPS/Class 40 preservation society Carlisle - Fort William railtour http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1357660.html The first ever visit of a class 40 to the West Highland line as Large logo 40145 "East Lancashire Railway" and 57601 worked a railtour from Carlisle. The full train had a few RETB problems when exchanging tokens and the 40 was unable to make up time so a late arrival (and lower than anticipated fuel levels) meant that 57601 worked the special back as far as Craigendoren junction before 40145 ran round to the front for the remainder of the journey via Glasgow and Dumfries to Carlisle. A most enjoyable day out - even the weather improved greatly over the day! Saturday 25 August 2007: The first ever visit of a class 40 to the West Highland line as Large logo 40145 "East Lancashire Railway" and 57601 worked a railtour from Carlisle. The full train had a few RETB problems when exchanging tokens and the 40 was unable to make up time so a late arrival (and lower than anticipated fuel levels) meant that 57601 worked the special back as far as Craigendoren junction before 40145 ran round to the front for the remainder of the journey via Glasgow and Dumfries to Carlisle. A most enjoyable day out - even the weather improved greatly over the day!

40145 ion the West Highland proper at Bridge of Orchy for a scrambled photo stop 40145 crosses the moors View ahead Monassie Gorge Moment in history as 40145 enters Fort William station ON the blocks at Fort William 62005 ( K1 2-6-0 North British built 1949) “LORD OF THE ISLES” 14:10 Mallaig – Fort William,WCRC “The Jacobite waits for us to clear the platform at Mallaig junction 57601 leads through Monassie Gorge Monassie Gorge sign Summit of the line 57601 leading over Rannoch moor 1 57601 leading over Rannoch moor 2 40145 runs to the front at Craigwendoren junction

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]]> Sat Aug 25 2007 Bristol,Bath and the West Somerset Railway http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1350354.html Trip to Bristol (for the excellant Balloon fiesta) with trains on the Bristol Harbour railway (currently closed),Bath Spa station and a return trip on the West Somerset railway to Minehead Friday 10 August 2007: Trip to Bristol (for the excellant Balloon fiesta) with trains on the Bristol Harbour railway (currently closed),Bath Spa station and a return trip on the West Somerset railway to Minehead

Bristol Harbour Railway 10th August 2007 and “Portbury” (0-6-0ST built Avonside Bristol 1917) and unnumbered Ruston 0-4-0DM stabled outside the currently closed Bristol Industrial museum which is due to reopen in 2009 as the Museum of Bristol Bath Green Park station Bath station 11th August 2007 and MTU powered 43098 waits to leave with 10:30 London (Paddington) – Weston-Super-Mare West Somerset railway 12th August 2007 and 9351 10:15 Minehead – Bishops Lydeard Somerest and Dorset Prussian blue 88 (53808) stands at Minehead station 12th August 2007 44422,88 and 3850 stand onshed at Minehead 12/8/07 ) stabled onshed Busy scene at Minehead

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]]> Fri Aug 10 2007 Walk over Ribblehead viaduct 22nd July 2007 and unveiling of the Ruswarp Statue at Garsdale station 11th April 2009 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1331394.html Arranged by the Friends of the Settle and Carlisle line - thousands participated in this arranged pedestrian takeover of the most famous structure on the Carlisle - Settle route! Sunday 22 July 2007: Arranged by the Friends of the Settle and Carlisle line - thousands participated in this arranged pedestrian takeover of the most famous structure on the Carlisle - Settle route!

Walk 1 Walk 2 Walk 3 Walk 4 Walk 5 Walk 6 Walk 7 Walk 8

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]]> Sun Jul 22 2007 DRS Open day 2007 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1320096.html Another enjoyable open day at DRS Carlisle Etterby depot (Despite the weather) and and few lineside shots of the Carlisle - Newcastle - Carlisle railtour on the Freight lines at Carlisle.7th July 2007 Saturday 7 July 2007: Another enjoyable open day at DRS Carlisle Etterby depot (Despite the weather) and and few lineside shots of the Carlisle - Newcastle - Carlisle railtour on the Freight lines at Carlisle.7th July 2007

47709,47712 and 47145 at the North end of the depot 66405,37688 and 47802 20308,66408,37608,66415,37038,20310 were stabled inside shed 20308,66408,37608,66415,37038,20310 were stabled inside shed Gresty Bridge nameplate on 20310 Recently purchased Blue Pullman liveried 47709 “DIONYSOS” and 47712 “ARTEMIS” stand at the north end of the depot Also newly purchased from the collapse of FM rail is 47145 Newly delivered having been released by Freightliner is 57011 20311 named Class 20 Fifty during the course of the day Also named was 37688. In a previous life this was a Buxton construction 37 Nameplate on 37688 The DRS special with Eddie leading rounds the curve on the Maryport and Carlisle route passing under Bog road,Carlisle Bringing up the rear was repainted 47501 providing ETH and looking very smart. Note the remains of Currock wagon works - where some wagon repairs are still undertaken Five minutes later and a change of weather! 47501 round the curve on the Freight lines this time heading for Upperby 66411 and 66405 trundle across Bog junction now at the rear of the special to Newcastle. The points in the foreground used to be part of the freight avoiding route for Carlisle station before being demolised by a runaway Freight in 1984. Perhaps one day they will be reinstated?

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]]> Sat Jul 7 2007 Barrow Hill 1st July 2007 http://cumbrianrail.fotopic.net/c1317385.html A trip to see (amongst others) the launch of the repainted 89001 in its original Inter-City livery from GNER Sunday 1 July 2007: A trip to see (amongst others) the launch of the repainted 89001 in its original Inter-City livery from GNER

The reason for the visit - having been saved by donation last year the new owners of unique Co-Co 125MPH 89001 invited those who ahd contributed to come and inspect its repaint from GNER blue back to its original Inter-City Livery Livery details of 89001 - the repaint is exemplory Almost a scene from the 1970s with 25067 under restoration Cab view of 89001 Great central railway Butler Henderson 40,33 and 25 motive power gathered around the turntable Early AC electric locos in the roundhouse Class 2- D8132 stands on the demonstration line First build 58001 A Barrow Hill scene from teh 1980s with 20119,56006 and 58001 prominent Inside the Deltic Preservation society building and D9009 Alycidon is part way through and very thorough overhaul Reskimming Deltic No9 Interesting collection at DPS building 1 Interesting collection at DPS building 2 Interesting collection at DPS building 3

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