 | November 1st, 2009
to November 30th, 2009 | November 2009 
Work, Work, Work...
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 | October 1st, 2009
to October 31st, 2009 | October 2009 |
 | September 1st, 2009
to September 30th, 2009 | September 2009
The Battlefield Line's Autumn Diesel Gala, Frisby freight and the latest freight action in the Peterborough area feature...
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 | August 1st, 2009
to August 31st, 2009 | August 2009
A busy month with visits to Toton and Barnetby, Lincolnshire for Class 56 action, Branston for Colas 47 action, the Lymington Slammer, a brief visit to Oxfordshire and the latest ECML action from Welwyn Garden City, Grantham and Doncaster.
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 | July 1st, 2009
to July 31st, 2009 | July 2009
Photos contained in this collection are mainly from the Peterborough area - Including a refurbished Virgin Mk3 stock move, Weekend charters, the Grand Central liveried Class 180, latest action on the NVR and various freight services...
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 | June 1st, 2009
to June 30th, 2009 | June 2009
A very quiet month what with a new job and house, one from Marholm of the Bow - Heck Plasmors and one from work; 313s stabled in Welwyn Garden City Carriage Sidings.
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 | May 1st, 2009
to May 31st, 2009 | May 2009
...in the Peterborough area...
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 | April 1st, 2009
to April 30th, 2009 | April 2009
The last collection with regular GEML updates following a move to Peterborough, also included are several photos from the Peterborough area and one from the West Anglia line.
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 | March 1st, 2009
to March 31st, 2009 | March 2009
Here, there and everywhere in March! - WSMR at Denham, Settle+Carlisle line action, the East Lancs Diesel Gala, Sunny Scotland and of course the latest action from the GEML...
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 | February 1st, 2009
to February 28th, 2009 | February 2009
In this collection: A visit to Ilford Depot, ECML Action, Stratford sheds, some snow and even a Tornado!!
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 | January 1st, 2009
to January 31st, 2009 | January 2009
A quiet month, nevertheless the collection includes a hired-in AXC HST set for National Express and West Anglian traffic near Bishops Stortford...
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 | December 1st, 2008
to December 31st, 2008 | December 2008
Includes the last remnants of this years RHTT activity, test train and steam charter activity in Cambridgeshire, the welcome return of 86501 and the latest happenings on the GEML.
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 | November 1st, 2008
to November 30th, 2008 | November 2008
Includes 'The Capital Whistler', Double Grids on steel and the latest GEML action...
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 | October 16th, 2008
to October 31st, 2008 | October 2008 - Part 2
General GEML action to round of the month - DRS 37s and 57s on the Shenfield RHTT circuit and the latest Class 60 and Class 86 action...
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 | October 1st, 2008
to October 15th, 2008 | October 2008 - Part 1
Highlights from the first half of October include amongst other things: The commencement of DRS hauled Rail Head Treatment Trains, Class 60 action along the GEML, 47773 to Southend Central and a snoop around Wembley, Old Oak Common and Acton yard...
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 | September 16th, 2008
to September 30th, 2008 | September 2008 - Part 2
19th September - Water Orton
A selection of images from a sunny day at Water Orton.
20th September - 70013 on the GEML
A single image of 70013 passing Margaretting leading a London to Norwich charter.
25th September - Biggleswade Action
Two images from an hour at Biggleswade, Beds waiting for 37423 and saloon heading back to Derby.
26th September - Driver Experience on the NVR
Two images from the NVR of 37518 working 'Driver Experience' special trips from Wansford to Peterborough and return.
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 | September 1st, 2008
to September 15th, 2008 | September 2008 - Part 1
1st September - Marks Tey
A few from sunny Marks Tey.
2nd September - Newport Tug
60077 passing Newport, Essex with a Harlow Mill - Peterborough service.
4th September - Margaretting Moment
90005 passing Margaretting with a stock move from Ilford to Norwich.
5th September - Shenfield Moment
EWS 60094 passing Shenfield with the Marks Tey - Hayes sand train.
9th September - 1Q21 at Elsenham
DBSO 9703 and 31602 passing Elsenham with a Cambridge to Ilford Test Train.
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 | August 18th, 2008
to August 31st, 2008 | August 2008 - Part 2
20/08 - SERCO 31s at Shenfield
31105 and Pink liveried 31601 passing Shenfield with a SERCO bound for Liverpool Street.
29/08 - Thunderbirds are go!
A quick visit to Hatfield Peverel for 47813 rescuing a failed freight!
30/08 - ECML activity
A few shots from Sunny Biggleswade to round off the month.
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 | August 1st, 2008
to August 17th, 2008 | August 2008 - Part 1
09th August - Out and about
Just the one photo from early morning at Elmswell, then over to the ECML at Arlesey for an Advenza scrap train for Hitchin.
12th August - NXEA to the rescue!
The failure of 4L89 from Coatbridge to Felixstowe near Brentwood resulted in NXEA scrambling 90006 from Ilford to assist, the liner was seen passing Ingatestone sone two hours behind schedule.
13th August - Cossington
Another visit to sunny Cossington for Fastline coal trains.
17th August - Blockbuster!
Virgin Trains used 57313 and Wembley based Mk3 set WB64 on an additional 'Blockbuster' service from Euston to Wolverhampton, the train was seen passing Saunderton.
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 | July 16th, 2008
to July 31st, 2008 | July 2008 - Part 2
16th July - Margaretting
A brief visit to Margaretting for the ever reliable 4L89
18th July - Cossington and surrounding areas
A day on the bridge at Cossington with two celebrity tugs putting in an appearance.
21st July - Peterborough, surrounding areas and the ECML
A nice sunny day spent mainly in The Fens near Whittlesea with a brief trip over to Uffington, Stamford and then down to Hitchin via St.Neots for the new cement flow from Ketton to West Thurrock.
29th July - More Fenland action
Another jaunt to The Fens for Celebrity Class 60, 60074 working the Ely - Peak Forest service, 37059 with a Stoneblower for Wymondham and finally over to Yaxley, on the ECML to the South of Peterborough for a GBRf convoy.
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 | July 1st, 2008
to July 15th, 2008 | July 2008 - Part 1
1st July - Newbie on 4M23
Just the one to kick things off, GBRf Newbie 66728 at Kelvedon.
10th July - Maxey Morning
A quick visit to Maxey and the surrounding area to the North of Peterborough.
13th July - Hull Trains and Grand Central off-route!
An hour near Meldreth for Grand Central and Hull Trains diverts during weekend engineering possessions on the ECML.
14th July - 67021 and ECS
Just the one image to round off the collection, 67021 passing Kelvedon with an ECS move from Norwich to Old Oak Common.
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 | June 21st, 2008
to June 30th, 2008 | June 2008 - Part 3
21/06 - Cranmore Gala
To commemorate 150 years since the opening of the East Somerset Railway between Witham and Shepton Mallet in 1858, the East Somerset Railway and MendipRail at nearby Merehed held a gala to celebrate the railways in Mendip, with several visitng locos attending.
27/06 - Three minutes at Kelvedon
60029 working 6V79 Marks Tey - Hayes through Kelvedon with EWS 90020 working a Norwich to London Liverpool Street express service hard on the heels of the Sand...
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 | June 6th, 2008
to June 17th, 2008 | June 2008 - Part 2
06/06 - London Afternoon
An afternoon visit to Kensington Olympia and Harrow and Wealdstone for 56311 working 4O90 to Thamesport!
07/06 - 13/08 - Cornwall 2008
The annual week in Cornwall staying in the converted Mk1 coach which is situated lineside at Hayle station, more details can be found here: http://www.railholiday.co.uk/
15/06 - 17/06 - The Beds!
A trip from London to Fort William via Devon and Cornwall!
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 | June 1st, 2008
to June 5th, 2008 | June 2008 - Part 1
05/06 - 2Q08
31459 and 31190 working an Ipswich - Ipswich test train via a number of Essex Termini...
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 | May 16th, 2008
to May 31st, 2008 | May 2007 - Part 2
17/05 - Diverted 4M87
Just the one to kick things off for the end of May, 66540 passing a very damp Stowmarket with a diverted 4M87!
19/05 - Double headed DRS 57s!
A flying visit to Hatfield Peverel, namely for DRS machines 57009 and 57010 with a Stoneblower move, also included are a few other suprises!
21/05 - GEML
A nice sunny day in East Anglia so a selection of pics from Rivenhall, Manningtree, the Harwich Branch and Stowmarket...
23/05 - Fastline Coal hopper move
A brief visit to Watton-At-Stone for 66719 leading a rake of brand new Fastline Coal hopper wagons from Wembley to Doncaster.
24/05 - ECML Variety
A morning spent at Tempsford, near Sandy on the ECML for a diverted Caledonian Sleeper and a selection of Charters...
31/05 - The Welsh Mountaineer
37401 and 37417 working The Welsh Mountaineer railtour from Peterborough to Blaenau Ffestiniog.
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 | May 1st, 2008
to May 15th, 2008 | May 2008 - Part 1
01/05 - 6L27
Just the one photo to kick things off for May, 66027 leading the Thursdays Only Wembley - Harwich Enterprise trip through Margaretting.
02/05 - Lymington Slammer Action!
A fantastic afternoon out to sunny Hampshire to sample Slammer 1498 on the Lymington branch. Huge thanks to South West Train's finest Guard, Steve Clark and to the Bournemouth based Drivers for their hospitality this afternoon!
06/05 - Sunny Suffolk
A few shots from a few hours down the branch, namely for 66423 which is currently on-hire to Freightliner.
08/05 - Out and about
A few images from the local area featuring 66023 at Bradfield and 66502 near Stowmarket.
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 | April 26th, 2008
to April 30th, 2008 | End of April 2008
26/04 - The Grays-Church Elegy
Pathfinder Tours today ran 'The Grays-Church Elegy' railtour from Crewe to London Fenchurch Street, then out to the Thames Haven Refinery in Essex. With haulage in the form of 37401 and 37417 the charter was pictured at South Tottenham, Limehouse and two locations on the Thames Haven branch. Thanks to JB for being taxi.
28/04 - Stowmarket Session
A short stint in Suffolk for a supposed Test Train which failed to materialise after a false start from Derby. Nevertheless 90036 and 90028 put in an appearance as well as a couple of 66s. Also one from Trimley.
29/04 - Zeds and Queues?!
Hatfield Peverel, briefly for 6Z57 and 1Q14.
30/04 - Shenfield Serco
37059 leading 1Q14 through Shenfield towards Southend Victoria with 37038 on the rear.
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 | April 16th, 2008
to April 26th, 2008 | April 2008 - Part 2
19/04 - Hants Haunts
A very dreary day in Hampshire for 'The Wey-farer' charter hauled by DRS Class 20s and a Hooton to Poole excursion in the hands of WSMR liveried Class 67s. On the way back a quick stop of at Apsley for 66417 'on-hire' to Freightliner working 4M87...Ta JB
25/04 - Marks Tey Morning
A brief spell lineside near Marks Tey for whatever came along, highlight in the form of 57009 with a stoneblower drag!
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 | April 1st, 2008
to April 15th, 2008 | April 2008 - Part 1
04/04 - Three Horse Shoes, March
A few hours lineside on the Ely - Peterborough line near Three Horse Shoes signalbox which is situated between March and Whittlesea.
05/04 - Marks Tey
A brief stint lineside in the Marks Tey area for the diverted Leeds liner and 66085 on the intermittent Saturday working from Marks Tey to Hayes.
08/04 - Scotrail in Anglia!
A brief visit to Hatfield Peverel for the latest EWS machine to be hired by National Express East Anglia, First Scotrail liveried 90021! - A few freights thrown in for good measure!
09/04 - Wales Boyo!
A morning at Newport with some of the finest number crunchers to see what was floating about!
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 | March 28th, 2008
to March 31st, 2008 | End of March 2008
28/03 - Newport and Didcot
Some highlights from these two stations including Deltic22 on a Heywood - Old Oak Common light engine move...Ta DN for a top day out!
29/03 - Saturday Tug
60079 on a Marks Tey - Hayes Saturday working, pictured just south of Marks Tey.
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 | March 16th, 2008
to March 28th, 2008 | March 2008 - Part 2
21/03 - Good Friday Festivities
With the Easter blockades in full force and the WCML shut for engineering upgrades, the Mossend Yard to Dollands Moor 'Silver Bullet' train was diverted via the ECML with 92026 at the helm, also inlcuded in this update is the DRS Stobart Pullman and various ECML usuals...
23/03 - Let it Snow!
A brief visit to a very snowy Hatfield Peverel on Easter Sunday!
25/03 - Tempsford Tuesday
Another visit to Sunny Bedfordshire at Tempsford Crossing for Steam and Stoneblowers.
27/03 - Heritage 4M87
86612 and 86627 on todays 4M87, pictured just South of Marks Tey.
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 | March 1st, 2008
to March 15th, 2008 | March 2008 - Part 1
01/03 - Nene Valley Railway Spring Diesel Gala
A great day out between Peterborough and Yarwell on the ever-popular NVR for their Spring Diesel Gala, highlight in the form of FCC's 03179! - Ta JB for being taxi today.
14/03 - ECML Morning
A brief visit to the ECML near Sandy to catch the Grand Central HST heading South to The Capital.
15/03 - The Choppington Changer
Pathfinder Tours ran their first 'Spin and Win' charter of 2008, visiting freight only and diversionary lines in the North-East of England with haulage in the form of Class 56/3, Class 60, Class 66/4 and two different Class 92s for the run up and down from London Kings Cross to Doncaster RMT.
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 | February 15th, 2008
to February 29th, 2008 | February 2008 - Part 2
22nd Feb - GEML 60
A quick update from Hatfield Peverel of 60090 with 6V17 to Acton, plus a couple of shots of de-branded stock prior to next weeks launch of National Express East Anglia.
23rd Feb - ECML Action
An hour lineside on the ECML at Church End, Arlesey for 86101 heading to Doncaster and the Grand Central HST heading for Kings Cross.
27th February - Goodbye 'one', Hello National Express!
A selection of photos from a pleasant morning lineside near Marks Tey capturing various GEML movements including 90003 with the National Express stock heading to Liverpool Street for the official launch of 'National Express East Anglia', then over to Bradfield for 360115 in full 'NXEA' livery!
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 | February 1st, 2008
to February 14th, 2008 | February 2008 - Part 1
1st and 2nd - On Tour!
A two-day stint 'On Tour' in The Midlands visiting Toton and Stenson Junction on a bitterly cold morning and on the 2nd February, a day out on board Pathfinder's 'Buffer Puffer 6.0' Railtour which ran from London Bridge - Kings Cross via several London termini with 37401 and 37422 providing the power.
06th February - Stratford SERCO
A short visit to Stratford after work for DRS 37s on a SERCO and Petroleum Sectored 60054!
08th February - 60 on 6M53
60076 on the Chelmsford to Mountsorrel SDT passing Harold Wood, luckily the train was routed via the Electric lines as I'd hoped!!
12th February - DRS/Eddie Stobart Pullman launch
47712 and 47802 today worked a London Victoria - Fareham special to mark the launch of the DRS/Eddie Stobart Pullman.
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 | January 16th, 2008
to January 31st, 2008 | January 2008 - Part 2
16/01 - The Mayflower Line freight activity
A few hours in the Manningtree area with the main aim of catching some freight on the Harwich branch.
24/01 - Kelvedon freights
An hour near Kelvedon for 86501 with 4L41.
27/01 - Hitchin Interlude
An impromptu visit to the sunny ECML at Great Wymondley, just South of Hitchin for 86101 and the Sunday ECS move from Doncaster to Bounds Green.
29/01 - 60 on 6V79
A quick update from Hatfield Peverel of 60024 working the Marks Tey to Hayes sand train.
30/01 - Tractor Action!
37608 and 37059 passing Ingatestone with a Norwich - Ilford SERCO
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 | January 1st, 2008
to January 15th, 2008 | January 2008 - Part 1
01/01 - Ipswich
Just a few from Ipswich to start off the year!
12/01 - 86101 working for Hull Trains and GBRf 73 moves
With a sunny day forecast, the oppurtunity to get 86101 working for Hull Trains was not passed up, also 73204 in the Tonbridge area testing recently overhaued GLV vehicles.
13/01 - 86101 on the Hertford Loop
An impromptu visit to deepest Hertfordshire for 86101 returning South with 5G02, the 12:55 Doncaster - Bounds Green ECS movement. Ta JB for being taxi
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 | December 22nd, 2007
to December 31st, 2007 | December 2007 - Part 2
22/12 - Tangmere on the GEML
Todays exploits were prompted by the appearance of 34067 'Tangmere' on the GEML with a Victoria - Norwich special. Thanks to JB for driving!
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 | December 1st, 2007
to December 15th, 2007 | December 2007 - Part 1
05/12 - Final weeks of RHTT action
With the end of scheduled RHTT services impending, a quick trip up to a few locations where I havent photted the trains this year, shame the weather didn't play ball for most of the day!
13/12 - 87022 to Norwich Crown Point!
With what is said to be one of the last appearances of a Class 87 on the GEML, 87022 today worked 5Z87 Willesden - Norwich Crown Point conveying mk3 coach 12042.
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 | November 14th, 2007
to November 30th, 2007 | November 2007 - Part 2
14/11 - GEML Action
A sunny Autumn morning on the GEML just south of Kelvedon, featuring Heavy Haul Stone and Three 90s in Three liveries on 4M88!
15/11 - More from the GEML!
Another sunny morning lineside, just South of Marks Tey catching some freights
16/11 - Tractor Fest on the GEML!
With the prospect of a lovely sunny day, EPS 37s on the RHTT circuit, and another pair of Tractors on a SERCO, another visit to Kelvedon was called for...
17th - 21st November - On Tour in The Midlands
A few days spent in The Midlands at various locations, including Toton, Peak Forest, Tamworth, March, Lincoln and Barnetby. Ta Jonsie and Brother Welham!
22nd November - Dred through Hatfield Peverel!
On-hire to Freightliner, 66422 today worked 6Z76 from Kennett to Cricklewood. Thanks to MR for the heads up!
30th - Werrington Junction
A flying visit to Werrington Junction, just North of Peterborough Station where the line to Spalding, Sleaford and Lincoln diverges for 86101 and 87022 on a Bounds Green to Doncaster test run, sadly the move was cancelled at Peterborough due to a fault on one of the Cargo-D mk3s! Nevertheless, a few freights were observed in the short visit.
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 | November 1st, 2007
to November 14th, 2007 | November 2007 - Part 1
01/11 - GEML Morning
A busy morning at Ingatestone, mainly for the RHTT to Shenfield, 90018 heading light engine to Norwich Crown Point and for 86614 flying solo on the Daventry - Felixstowe liner.
10/11 - The Silverlink Swansong II
A great day out with 37410 and 50049, traversing the principal lines covered by Silverlink in the past 10 years. Highlight being the use of the Bletchley TMD shunter, 08874, hauling the charter back into Bletchley station from the TMD. Ta JB, JJ and DW for a top day!
12/11 - 3S60 on the GEML
A brief visit to test out a location near Hatfield Peverel, and then onto Kelvedon for the daily RHTT to Shenfield. Back home for lunch, then back out with the promise of further DRS action!
13/11 - EWS 90s on hire to 'one'
A brief visit to Boreham to capture 90018 and 90020 which are currently on hire to 'one', with the added bonus of the daily Stowmarket - Shenfield RHTT making an appearance
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 | October 15th, 2007
to October 31st, 2007 | October 2007 - Part 2
15/10 - DRS 57s on an RHTT!
57009 and 57011 on 3S60 Stowmarket - Shenfield passing Hatfield Peverel.
16/10 - 3S60/3S61
20312 and 313 on 3S60 Stowmarket - Shenfield and 3S61 Shenfield - Clacton passing Ingatestone.
18/10 - Tractor on 3S60/3S61
37038 and 57009 on 3S60 Stowmarket - Shenfield and 3S61 Shenfield - Clacton passing Ingatestone.
19/10 - More of 3S60/3S61
20308 and 20314 on 3S60 Stowmarket - Shenfield and 3S61 Shenfield - Clacton passing Hatfield Peverel.
20/10 - The Atomic Harbour Master
Photos from a day chasing 'The Atomic Harbour Master' in London and Kent featuring 86101 and EPS 37601/603, the charter was photographed at Harrow and Wealdstone, Queens Park, Headcorn, Folkstone Harbour, Somewhere outside of Ashford, Dungeness, Lydd Town, Appledore and again at Ashford International. Big Ta to Marcus Dawson for ferrying us around all afternoon, and to FCC and Chiltern Railway's Finest employees for the huge amount of on-train updates!
24/10 - A few London bits
A few pics from a dissapointing day in London, I had hoped to see 73212 and 213 with a Tonbridge to Barrow Hill move, but that was caped and sent back, then onto the GN for 86101, but was sent via the Hertford Loop!! Either way, a few phots from Elstree and Borehamwood, and one from Alexandra Palace.
29th October onwards - End of October Miscellaneous
Random bits whilst out and about...
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 | October 1st, 2007
to October 14th, 2007 | October 2007 - Part 1
01/10 - Wet West London
A very wet day in West London, with the main target being 37417 and 410 on an ECS move to Old Oak Common.
02/10 - Wet East London
A quick trip up to Stratford for a trio of class 20s heading to Stowmarket to undertake the seasonal RHTT duties.
05/10 - Nene Valley English Electric Diesels
A flying visit to the Nene Valley to sample some English Electric thrash in the form of resident D306, and visitors D8007 and D8137 with some afternoon services.
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 | September 16th, 2007
to September 30th, 2007 | September 2007 - Part 2
22/09 - 47703 to Yarmouth!
Ex-Fragonset 47703 on the Yarmouth drags from Norwich.
25/09 - A brief spell at Ingatestone
A small stint at Ingatestone before work!
29/09 - Tangmere, 31s, DRS 47s and more!
The last update for Septemebr 2007, containing 67002 at Kings Cross after bringing in an ECS for a charter to Durham, Tangmere with a charter to Gloucester, 31454 and 452 double heading a charter to Canterbury West, WCML Liners and to top it all off, DRS 47s with a London Euston to Carlisle special.
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 | September 1st, 2007
to September 15th, 2007 | September 2007 - Part 1
01/09 - Norfolk Duff Action!
47843 and 847 on a Sudbury - York NENTA and 47818 on the Norwich - Great Yarmouth drags feature in this update.
12/09 - London
67021 on a 508 drag and East London freghtliners feature in this update.
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 | August 16th, 2007
to August 31st, 2007 | August 2007 - Part 2
16/08 - DRS Action on the GEML
20311 and 315 with 6L70 and the return 6M69 along the GEML, aswell as other bits whilst waiting for the choppers!
25/08 - GEML Engineers
A trip up to Norwich to find the Yarmouth drags were cancelled, so back down to Ipswich for some Whitemoor - Chelmsford engineers trains
26/08 - More GEML Engineers
A quick trip up to Ingatestone and surrounding areas to see whether there were any engineers trains 'on-possession'...
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 | August 1st, 2007
to August 15th, 2007 | August 2007 - Part 1
01/08 - 6L26 @ Stratford
Just the one picture of 59206 passing Stratford with 6L26 to Dagenham.
04/08 - London Specials
47815 and 87028 at London Kings Cross and 37218 and 37259 on a Selhurst - Ilford SERCO.
10/08 - GEML Action
DRS SERCO, 47818, a procession of class 66 hauled freights at Hatfield Peverel and 20305 and 307 on 6M69!
11/08 - London Specials and GEML Action
47805 and 853 on a Norwich to Weymouth NENTA, along with 66710 pictured at Kentish Town West and the latest Intermodal action at Hatfield Peverel
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 | July 27th, 2007
to July 31st, 2007 | End of July 2007
27/07 - GEML Morning Sightings
A brief visit to Kelvedon and Witham this morning for 4L89 and the diverted GBRf Intermodal for Doncaster Railport.
28/07 - Charter Chasing
47s to Nottingham and Lord Nelson to Folkstone Harbour with 67029 for company!
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 | July 14th, 2007
to July 22nd, 2007 | On-Tour in Cornwall 2007
A fantastic week in the Mk1 coach in Hayle, Cornwall - mainly sampling the local bars and pubs, but a few trains photted none the less, pictures include the Night Riviera sleepers, 66047 on the weekly fuel trip to Penzance, a trip to the Bodmin and Wenford Railway and the usual procession of units and HSTs - Huge Ta to the Bodmin and Wenford Diesel crew for the tour around the Depot at Bodmin General, and to the usual suspects for a great week!!
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 | July 13th, 2007
to July 27th, 2007 | July 2007 - Part 2
13/07 - GEML Sightings
A sunny afternoon in the Ingatestone area catching 66625 on a trial flow from Norwich to Dagenham, aswell as the usual procession of freightliners...
26/07 - Evening GEML Sightings
Another brief visit to Margaretting foot crossing for the ever-reliable class 86 turn, 4S88 from Felixstowe to Coatbridge.
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 | July 6th, 2007
to July 7th, 2007 | On-Tour in Carlisle
Two days in Carlisle for the DRS Open Day, photos include various 57s, 60s, 66s, 86s, 90s and 92s on freights at the station, the DRS Open Day and the DRS operated charter to Newcastle with 66411/405 and 47501. Ta JB and C.S.47810.
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 | July 1st, 2007
to July 13th, 2007 | July 2007 - Part 1
01/07 - GBRf 87s on freight!
87022 and 028 doubled heading 4Z77 from Willesden to Doncaster with 22 GBRf coal hoppers, pictured at Welham Green about an hour late.
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 | June 17th, 2007
to June 30th, 2007 | June 2007 - Part 2
22/06 - Motts Lane, Witham
66540 in Witham DGL with 4L41 Daventry - Felixstowe
23/06 - 6G13 and 1Z35
73206 and 208 on 6G13 Eastleigh - Leatherhead at Carshalton and 47826 and 245 on 1Z35 Barnetby to Brighton at Wandsworth Common
26/06 - London bits
47815 on a diverted stock move, Victa Westlink liveried 47832, 60047 on the Willesden Cement and GEML/GWML freights
30/06 - 47810 to Great Yarmouth
47810 with Summer Saturday drags to Great Yarmouth, with various 'one' 90s and RfD 90027.
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 | June 1st, 2007
to June 16th, 2007 | June 2007 - Part 1
02/06 - Saturday SERCO to Sunny Sheerness
A very sunny day chasing 37606 and 607 with 1Q14, a Hither Green to Selhust SERCO via London Cannon Street, and many locations in Kent, including the Sheerness branch.
03/06 - Avon area
A very enjoyable day chasing 'The Bristol Coal-Stone Haul' charter, with haulage provided by 50049 and Network Rail 31105 and 31285.
04/06 and 06/06 - Anglo-Scottish 86 hauled freights
Freightliner 86s working freightliners to/from Scotland, pictured at Hatfield Peverel and Ingatestone.
09/06 - Long Marston Open Day
A fantastic day spent in the complex, photting dozens of class 86s and 87s, class 20s, 47s, 56s, shunters and more!
10/06 - Sarah Siddons Returns
Sarah Siddons and 20227 sharing turns on a Harrow-On-The-Hill to Amersham charter, pictured at various station on the Metropolitan Line.
16/06 - Saturday Specials
D1015 and 6024 at Twyford, 90019 at Kings Cross and Royal Skip 67005 at Raynes Park feature in this update.
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 | May 15th, 2007
to May 31st, 2007 | May 2007 - Part 2
19/05 - The Midlands
A few shots from The Midlands of charters and freight whilst avoiding the downpours!
22/05 - GEML Action
A sunny morning on the Great Eastern photting some liners
23/05 - The Felixstowe Branch
Sheds galore between Felixstowe and Levington on this busy stretch
24th and 25th - Ipswich, Peterborough, Whittlesea and Melton Mowbray
DRS 20s at Ipswich, 67023 on an engineering train, 60 hauled freights and more
31st May - Evening heritage freights on the GE
A quick dash up to Kelvedon for the first DRS Tractor on 6M69 since October 2006 and freightliner 86s to Coatbridge
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 | May 1st, 2007
to May 14th, 2007 | May 2007 - Part 1
01/05 - 1Q14 and 47813 at Kelvedon
A quick trip up to Kelvedon for 1Q14 with 37602 and 607 in charge, an added bonus of 47813 heading to Shenfield.
05/05 - Fenland Charters
A day in The Fens, snapping at the various Charters, including the first turn of the Cargo-D Blue and Grey Mk3s and Royal Skips on a Northern Belle charter, shame the sun only appeared late in the afternoon!!
06/05 and 07/05 - Braintree Blockade
A few shots in the Braintree area of the engineering blockade trains, including 60095 'on the stops' at Braintree and GBRf 66s in the area
12/05 - Local charters
A few shots from Hatfield Peverel of 47828 and 47818 on a Stratford to York charter and 47853 on an Ipswich - Willesden leg of a charter to Bristol
13/05 - Engineering 66s at Hatfield Peverel
66120 and 66204 stabled in Hatfield Peverel station with a rake of 10 seacows
14/05 - 4S88 and 6M69 at Kelvedon
A quick trip up to Kelvedon for the evening 4S88 and 6M69 flask train
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 | April 8th, 2007
to April 30th, 2007 | April 2007 - Part 2
08/04 - Colne Valley Railway and GEML Action
A Sunday visit to the Colne Valley Railway to see EWS liveried 31255 in action, then a flying visit to Feering and Jays Lane on the GEML, for future reference!
12/04 - Kelvedon Evening
A quick trip up to Kelvedon after work for 6M69 and 4S88.
14/04 - The Principality Freighter
A trip down to South Wales for 37410 and 422 working a charter from Birmingham International to various freight only lines in South Wales with 60038 assisting on the rear, the charter was pictured at Llanelli, Neath and Brecon Junction, Bridgend and Newport, also included are other South Wales freights and passenger services
19/04 - 86501 on 4M87
A quick trip up to Kelvedon for the unique 86501 on 4M87 Felixstowe - Trafford Park
21/04 - Anglian Sightings
Various sightings throughout Suffolk and Norfolk, including 57601 and 47851 on a charter to Great Yarmouth, 37510 at Norwich, and various other freightliner workings in Suffolk
23/04 - 4S88 86s
A quick visit up to Church Lane, Kelvedon for Freightliner Grey 86622 and 86607 on 4S88 Felixstowe - Coatbridge
25/04 - Anglia Sightings
An afternoon on the GEML whilst going to/from a work function, with the added bonus of an early finish so I was able to nip up to Westerfield for the flasks, then back down to Colchester...
27th-29th - End of April
A weekend in Peterborough, visiting Grantham, Whittlesea and March, photos include Saturday charters and various other Saturday freights
30th April - 'Z' movements at Cheddington
Various special moves through Cheddington, including 57601, The Duchess of Sutherland 6233, 47830 and 47802, also included are 20307 and 311 on the morning Willesden - Sizewell and other WCML freights
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 | April 1st, 2007
to April 8th, 2007 | April 2007 - Part 1
01/04 - Kelvedon
A flying Sunday visit to Kelvedon.
02/04 - GEML Cans
A quick visit to a field in sunny Hatfield Peverel for the ever reliable class 86 turn, 4S88 Felixstowe-Coatbridge.
04/04 - Evening Heritage freights
After a bit of scouting in the Chelmsford area, a small foot crossing in Boreham was located, phots are of the evening rush hour trains, and 4S88/6M69.
05/04 - London freights
Double headed 59s, WCRC stock moves, brand new fred 66582, various 60 hauled freights and 66419 on hire to Freightliner are all included from a busy day in the capital.
07/04 - Merrymaker to Llandudno and 37422 on North Wales Coast
A fantastic day on an Intercity MerryMaker from London Paddington to Llandudno, hauled by Riviera Trains 47839 and 812, also thrown in were Holyhead Pendolino drags and 37422 on the Anglesea Aluminium turn.
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 | March 16th, 2007
to March 31st, 2007 | March 2007 - Part 2
16/03 - Rivenhall Lunchtime freights
A quick visit to Rivenhall for lunchtime freights
17/03 - Welsh Ruggex Specials
A visit to Wales for the Rugby extras operated by Arriva Trains Wales, haulage was in the form of 47805, 812, 815 and 50049 - operating between Swansea and Cardiff and Gloucester and Cardiff.
23 & 24 - ON TOUR!!!
First off to Maidenhead for 37406 and 410 with an Old Oak Common - St.Blazey stock move, then onto Tamworth for the afternoon freights. In the evening we visited Crewe to phot various freights that use the station and 57302 coupling up to a Pendolino to take it forward to Holyhead. The 24th saw the use of 86101 on a Carlisle - Crewe charter and Cotswold duo 47813 and 828 on a Watford Junction - Carlisle special.
26/03 - 47501 rescues the Sizewell Nukes!
The failure of 20304 at Willesden Brent meant the Sizewell flasks were hauled by 47501 and 20302 throughout, the duo are pictured passing Rivenhall some 7 hours late!
29/03 - Tug on 6V17
60096 passing Rivenhall with 6V17 Harwich - Acton
31/03 - The Buffer Puffer and Green 47s to Minehead
The Buffer Puffer 4.1, hauled by 37406 and 410 - pictured at London Paddington, Castle Bar Park and Purley Oaks, also Riviera Trains 47812 and 815 on a NENTA from North Walsham to Minehead, pictured at Hanwell.
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 | March 1st, 2007
to March 14th, 2007 | March 2007 - Part 1
04/03 - Nene Valley Railway Gala
Sunday visit to the Nene Valley, shame the weather was terrible!! - Three grids, three class 14s and a Metronet 66 in operation made up for it though!
05/03 - Tamworth High Level
The usual Tamworth high level freights, including 56303 on 4O90 and the usual procession of 66s and 60s, including the Loadhaul Beast itself 60007!
10/03 - 20/20 Vision and 47501 to Sizewell!!
20313, 314 and 315 on The 20/20 Vision charter form Crewe - Sizewell, with 47501 thrown in for good measure at Ipswich, the charter was pictured at Elmswell, Sizewell, Westhouse Farm Crossing near Saxmundham, Wickham Market and Needham Market, Ta JB for the driving!
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 | February 14th, 2007
to February 28th, 2007 | February 2007 - Part 2
16/02 - 37422 returns and other London Specials!!
37422 with 6M44 Eastleigh Yard - Wembly, double headed GBRf 66s to Grain and FCC 319 Move
17/02 - 37411 and 425 on The Bard and Birch charter
37411 and 37425 on The Bard and Birch railtour, pictured at Small Heath, Warwick Parkway and Bicester Town, also 47839 and 853 on a Barking - Kiddiminster Blue Pullman pictured at Birmingham Moor Street
24/02 - Peterborough bits
An hour at Peterborough for the RMCs, which duly appeared, along with a GBRf trio and 66541 on a diverted 4L90
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