Brad Joyce's Photographs http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/ 316 rows en-gb 60 Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1782441.html 37 hellfire day at Stafford with first 37425 on 4Z99 Wigan to Bescot crane move and at night 37610, 37423 and 37604 on 6K51 Willesden to Crewe nuclear flask train. Also, 170636 powered 1Z42 Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly and 86501 on 4M54 Tilbury to Ditton. Tuesday 17 November 2009: 37 hellfire day at Stafford with first 37425 on 4Z99 Wigan to Bescot crane move and at night 37610, 37423 and 37604 on 6K51 Willesden to Crewe nuclear flask train. Also, 170636 powered 1Z42 Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly and 86501 on 4M54 Tilbury to Ditton.

170636 makes a very unusual site on 1Z42 Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly 37425 approaches Stafford hauling 4Z99 Wigan to Bescot 37425 passes Stafford hauling 4Z99 Wigan to Bescot with a crane that went onwards from Bescot with a 66 to Neville Hill to fix a slight problem A close up of the crane on 4Z99 hauled by 37425 86501 passes Stafford hauling 4M54 Tilbury to Ditton 37610, 37423 and 37604 are regulated on the fast lines at Stafford whilst hauling 6K51 Willesden to Crewe nuclear flask train Another shot of the tractors 37610, 37423 and 37604 on 6K51 Willesden to Crewe nuclear flask train

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]]> Tue Nov 17 2009 Churnet Valley Railway 'Anything Goes Weekend' http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1781236.html A trip to my local railway for the 'Anything Goes Weekend' featuring steam locomotives 5197, 5199 and diesals no.6, d2334 and 33102 Sunday 15 November 2009: A trip to my local railway for the 'Anything Goes Weekend' featuring steam locomotives 5197, 5199 and diesals no.6, d2334 and 33102

33012 awaits departure from Consall with 1126 Cheddleton to Kingsley and Froghall 33102 powers away from Consall with 1126 Cheddleton to Kingsley and Froghall 5197 steams into Consall in the gleaming Winter sun hauling 1207 Kingsley and Froghall to Cheddleton, this loco is to undergo major overhaul after this gala d2334 and prairie tank 5199 roll into Consall hauling 1209 Cheddleton to Kingsley and Froghall No.6 Ex Network Rail 901001 and 5197 occupy Cheddleton yard whilst 5197 was undergoing driver experience courses d2334 and 5199 approach Cheddleton hauling 1333 Kingsley and Froghall to Cheddleton 33102 catches the last rays of light hauling 1501 Cheddleton to Kingsley and Froghall

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]]> Sun Nov 15 2009 31190 and 66139 on Pathfinder Tours 'The Hoot and Boot' 1Z22 Eastleigh to Donnington R.F.T. and 1Z23 return http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1780943.html Another fabulous day stewarding for Pathfinder Tours, this time 31190 and 66139 doing the honours on freight lines on 'The Boot and Hoot', I picked up this tour from Banbury and finished at Birmingham International. A trip to the new Donnington freight terminal was included and many thanks to MW for taking photos within the terminal. Saturday 14 November 2009: Another fabulous day stewarding for Pathfinder Tours, this time 31190 and 66139 doing the honours on freight lines on 'The Boot and Hoot', I picked up this tour from Banbury and finished at Birmingham International. A trip to the new Donnington freight terminal was included and many thanks to MW for taking photos within the terminal.

66013 sits light engine at Banbury before heading Northbound light engine 86632, 86607, 86628 and an UID 90 line up in Crewe Basford Hall 86638 awaits a diagram in Crewe Basford Hall 47832 and 47802 sit outside Crewe Gresty Bridge 31190 stands in the new Donnington Rail Freight Terminal, the first passenger train to visit this terminal since it opened in 2008. Many thanks must go to MW of Riviera for taking this photo as he had permission to do so 31190 awaits to depart Stafford light engine after arriving with 1Z23 Donnington R.F.T. to Eastleigh Pathfinder Tours headboard at Stafford before being placed on 66139 66139 awaits departure from Stafford hauling 1Z23 Donnington R.F.T. to Eastleigh after taking over from 31190 57311 rests at Wolverhampton

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]]> Sat Nov 14 2009 London Kings Cross, London Euston and Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1780479.html After work I ventured to the big smoke for a look at Kings Cross in the night, I rode home behind 90021 on 1P05 Euston to Preston as far as Stafford where 92017 in Stobart livery was awaiting with 6X77 Wembley to Mossend. Friday 13 November 2009: After work I ventured to the big smoke for a look at Kings Cross in the night, I rode home behind 90021 on 1P05 Euston to Preston as far as Stafford where 92017 in Stobart livery was awaiting with 6X77 Wembley to Mossend.

A full house at Kings Cross 91112 looks ahead into the darkness at Kings Cross 365512 departs from Kings Cross with an UID First Capital Connect service 82126 in sparkling Pendolino livery at the buffers on the rear of 1P05 1846 Euston to Preston FO loco hauled Virgin West Coast train 90021 awaits departure from Euston with 1P05 1846 Euston to Preston FO loco hauled set down only Virgin West Coast train 90021 awaits departure from Stafford with 1P05 1846 Euston to Preston 92017 makes a beautiful sight in new Stobart livery on 6X77 Wembley to Mossend which was regulated to allow 1P05 to pass onto the Down Slow

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]]> Fri Nov 13 2009 Crewe and Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1780107.html 37516, 47787, 57601 and 47786 on 0Z47 Carnforth to Carnforth via Crewe and 37087, 37667 and 37259 on 0Z23 Derby RTC to Crewe GB at Crewe. 37611 and 37059 were caught at Stafford hauling 1Q18 Crewe CSFL to Derby RTC via the West Midlands Thursday 12 November 2009: 37516, 47787, 57601 and 47786 on 0Z47 Carnforth to Carnforth via Crewe and 37087, 37667 and 37259 on 0Z23 Derby RTC to Crewe GB at Crewe. 37611 and 37059 were caught at Stafford hauling 1Q18 Crewe CSFL to Derby RTC via the West Midlands

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]]> Thu Nov 12 2009 Newcastle, Hexham, Carlisle and Preston http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1780102.html A trip up to the North West and North East for 37038 and 37603 on 3S10 Carlisle KM to Carlisle KM RHTT, photographed at Hexham and Carlisle. The evening was completed with 87002 in platform 4 at Preston. Wednesday 11 November 2009: A trip up to the North West and North East for 37038 and 37603 on 3S10 Carlisle KM to Carlisle KM RHTT, photographed at Hexham and Carlisle. The evening was completed with 87002 in platform 4 at Preston.

66722 passes Newcastle Central on a Northbound coal service 156496 in Scotrail livery approaches Hexham on 1E96 1000 Stranraer to Newcastle Central service 156454 departs Hexham with 2N34 1442 Hexham to Nunthorpe 37038 arrives into Hexham goods loop hauling 3S10 Carlisle Kingmoor to Carlisle Kingmoor RHTT with 37603 on the rear 37038 awaits a local passenger to pass before proceeding with 3S10 A view of 37038 hauling 3S10 from Hexham station 37603 can be seen on the rear of 3S10 at Carlisle 37038 awaits departure from Carlisle on the final leg of its jounrey with 3S10 87002 was an unusual visitor to Preston from 8th to 11th of November, seen here in the bay platform Another shot of 87002 in the bay at Preston

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]]> Wed Nov 11 2009 The Abbey Line http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1779020.html Recent news suggests that, the Abbey Line from Watford Junction to St.Albans Abbey will become a metro line in 2011. Therefore I believed it was essential that I had a ride on the line, 321411 providing the haulage. Monday 9 November 2009: Recent news suggests that, the Abbey Line from Watford Junction to St.Albans Abbey will become a metro line in 2011. Therefore I believed it was essential that I had a ride on the line, 321411 providing the haulage.

At Watford Junction, a plack at platform 11 celebrates 150 years of the Abbey Line from Watford Junction to St.Albans Abbey 321411 in London Midland livery awaits departure from Watford Junction with 2F13 0939 Watford Junction to St.Albans Abbey 321411 is at the end of the line at St.Albans Abbey after arriving with 2F13 A heavily graffitied 321411 awaits departure with 2F14 1002 St.Albans Abbey to Watford Junction 321411 departs Bricket Wood with 2F14 1002 St.Albans Abbey to Watford Junction 321411 accelerates away from Bricket Wood with 2F15 1025 Watford Junction to St.Albans Abbey 321411 surrounded by Autumn colours speeds away from Bricket Wood with 2F15 1025 Watford Junction to St.Albans Abbey

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]]> Mon Nov 9 2009 Blackpool Trams the Finale http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1778460.html The final ever day of the historic Blackpool trams to operate from Pleasure Beach to Fleetwood, it brings an era to an end which dominated Blackpool for many years, the line is to shut until April 2010 en-which new modern trams shall operate along the line Sunday 8 November 2009: The final ever day of the historic Blackpool trams to operate from Pleasure Beach to Fleetwood, it brings an era to an end which dominated Blackpool for many years, the line is to shut until April 2010 en-which new modern trams shall operate along the line

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]]> Sun Nov 8 2009 The Buffer Puffer 8.0 http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1772735.html The second Pathfinder railtour of the weekend, again with 31190 and 66844 but this time to locations featured later Saturday 24 October 2009: The second Pathfinder railtour of the weekend, again with 31190 and 66844 but this time to locations featured later

31190 awaits to depart at the start of the day with 1Z58 Euston to Hornsey DRS 66844 rests alongside a 170 at London Liverpool Street after arriving with 1Z59 Hornsey D.R.S. to London Liverpool Street 31190 awaits departure from London Liverpool Street with 1Z60 London Liverpool to DBS Lea Interchange 66097 powers through Stratford with 3S71 Broxbourne to Upton Junction RHTT with 66167 on the rear 66167 tails 3S71 through Stratford EWS livery 90035 is currently on hire to National Express East Anglia, it is seen here at London Liverpool Street after arriving with NEEA 1P21 Norwich to London Liverpool Street, a nice change to the usual NEEA livery 90's that usually occupy this station 66844 awaits the go ahead with 1Z62 London Waterloo to Bromley North 31190 at yet again another buffer, this time London Waterloo 31190 makes an unusual site of a loco at London Waterloo after arriving with 1Z61 DBS Lea Sidings to London Waterloo Muppet hangs his head out of the window to view Selhurst depot after 66844 hauled 1Z62 London Waterloo to Bromley North via the Selhurst curve, a line that is very rare for passenger usage 31190 after arriving at Bromley North with 1Z62 London Waterloo to Bromley North 66844 awaits departure with 1Z65 Tonbridge to London Victoria

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]]> Sat Oct 24 2009 The Buffer Puffer 7.0 http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1772691.html A wondeful Pathfinder Tour in London featuring 31190 and 66844 throughout to locations to be included later Friday 23 October 2009: A wondeful Pathfinder Tour in London featuring 31190 and 66844 throughout to locations to be included later

66844 after arrival with 5Z30 Wembley CS to London Liverpool Street 66844 after arrival with 1Z32 Orient Way CS to Colchester Town 31190 after arriving with 1Z33 Colchester Town to Sudbury 66844 stands in the darkness at Braintree after hauling 1Z34 Sudbury to Braintree 31190 awaits departure with 1Z35 Braintree to Southminster 66844 stands at the buffers at Southend Victoria after hauling 1Z36 Soutminster to Southend Victoria 31190 stands alongside a local unit at Southend Victoria shortly before departure with 1Z37 Southend Victoria to Upminster 66844 shuts down after arrving with 1Z37 Southend Victoria to Upminster 66844 takes a moments rest after hauling 1Z38 Upminster to London Euston

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]]> Fri Oct 23 2009 Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Diesel Gala http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1772674.html A fantastic say at the GWSR diesel gala featuring 20137, 24081, 33109, 37215, 37324, 47105 and 47376 Sunday 25 October 2009: A fantastic say at the GWSR diesel gala featuring 20137, 24081, 33109, 37215, 37324, 47105 and 47376

The first train for the lens to capture was 37215 passing Hailes hauling 0945 Toddington to Winchcombe 20137 passes Didbrook hauling 1000 Toddington to Winchcombe 37215 climbs the bank towards Hailes hauling 1015 Winchcombe to Toddington 20137 approaches Hailes hauling 1030 Winchcombe to Toddington 33109 and 24081 double head the 1045 Toddington to Cheltenham Racecourse away from Hailes 47105 passes Hailes in a downpour whilst hauling 1025 Cheltenham Racecourse to Toddington 47376 arrives at Winchcombe with 1115 Toddington to Winchcombe 47376 basks in the sun at Winchcombe whilst running around the stock for its train WCRC 37248 approaches Winchcombe hauling 1410 Toddington to Winchcombe 47376 climbs away from Winchcombe hauling 1140 Winchcombe to Toddington An arty farty reflection shot of 37248 running around stock at Winchcombe Another arty farty shot of a buffer on a guardsvan in Winchcombe yard as 37248 can be seen blurred awaiting departure with 1155 Winchcombe to Toddington 37248 departs Winchcombe with 1155 Winchcombe to Toddington 33109 appears out of the tunnel hauling 1150 Cheltenham Racecourse to Toddington 24081 brings up the rear of the 1150 Cheltenham Racecourse to Toddington in which 33109 hauled the train 37324 and 37215 power away from Winchcombe hauling 1210 Toddington to Cheltenham Racecourse Brush power to the extreme as 47376 and 47105 clag their way through Hailes hauling 1240 Toddington to Winchcombe 20137 powers through Hailes in the darkest part of the day hauling 1255 Toddington to Winchcombe 47105 hauls 1310 Winchcombe to Toddington in the rain at Hailes 47376 tails 1310 Winchcombe to Toddington in which 47105 was hauling the train 20137 returns past Hailes in better conditions with 1325 Winchcombe to Toddington 47376 appears from the tunnel, the other side this time whilst hauling 1340 Toddington to Cheltenham Racecourse The darkest shot of the day??37248 enters Winchcombe with 1410 Toddington to Winchcombe 37248 awaits the signal to proceed onto its train at Winchcombe 33109 appraoches Winchcombe hauling 1425 Toddington to Winchcombe 47376 enters the tunnel hauling 1440 Cheltenham Racecourse to Toddington, this picture being taken from the roof of the tunnel entrance

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]]> Sun Oct 25 2009 67006 and 67005 top and tail the Royal train at Stafford and Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1771605.html After work I was very fortunate to witness the Royal Train pass through Stafford being hauled by 67006 with 67005 on the rear, I chased this up to Crewe for some another photographic opportunity Thursday 22 October 2009: After work I was very fortunate to witness the Royal Train pass through Stafford being hauled by 67006 with 67005 on the rear, I chased this up to Crewe for some another photographic opportunity

67006 pulls away from the down fast onto the down slow at Stafford hauling the Royal Train 67005 was on the rear of the train After a pathing stop at Crewe, 67006 hauls the Royal train Nortbound 67005 again on the rear

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]]> Thu Oct 22 2009 Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1769182.html A brilliant day at Stafford with 47773 on 1Z56 Tyseley to Carlisle, 66704 hauling 50049 and FGW buffet 40808 on 5Z84 Carlisle to Cardiff Canton and 90039 and 82126 on 5K72 Euston to Crewe Saturday 17 October 2009: A brilliant day at Stafford with 47773 on 1Z56 Tyseley to Carlisle, 66704 hauling 50049 and FGW buffet 40808 on 5Z84 Carlisle to Cardiff Canton and 90039 and 82126 on 5K72 Euston to Crewe

47773 pauses at Stafford whilst hauling Vintage Trains 1Z56 Tyseley to Carlisle featuring 5690 'Leander' over the Settle and Carlisle 66704 hauls 50049 along with barrier 6330, FGW refurbished buffet car 40808 and barrier 6338 through Stafford as 5Z84 Carlisle to Cardiff Canton 50049 is seen looking in need of a paint within 5Z64 50049 and 66704 await the signal to proceed onto the WCML whilst on 5Z64 A close up of refurbished FGW buffet car 40808, this was refurbished and re-painted at Kilmarnock 90039 speeds through Stafford on the fast hauling the new Virgin Pendo mk3 set as 5K72 Euston to Crewe 92126 looking immaculate in Virgin Pendo livery trails 5K72 through Stafford on the down fast

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]]> Sat Oct 17 2009 47851, 37676 and 37516 on 5Z64 Carnforth to Bristol Parkway to Crewe and 57601 and 47787 on 0Z64 Crewe to Carnforth at Crewe and Lancaster http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1768879.html 47787 set alight whilst hauling 5Z64 which resulted in the loco being rmeoved at Crewe for 47851 to take control of haulage with 37676 and 37516 dead on the rear, 57601 was employed to haul the burnt out duff to Carnforth as 0Z64 Friday 16 October 2009: 47787 set alight whilst hauling 5Z64 which resulted in the loco being rmeoved at Crewe for 47851 to take control of haulage with 37676 and 37516 dead on the rear, 57601 was employed to haul the burnt out duff to Carnforth as 0Z64

A close up of 47851 in the sun at Crewe on 5Z64 57601 hauls burnt out 47787 on 0Z64 Crewe to Carnforth 47787 shows its burn as it departs Crewe with 57601 on 0Z64 Crewe to Carnforth 47851 departs Crewe with the heavily delayed 5Z64 Carnforth to Bristol Parkway, this had earlier been hauled by 47787 but the loco burnt out at Norton Bridge 37676 and 37516 dead on the rear of 5Z64 37516 and 37676 dead on the rear of 5Z64 57601 and 47787 pass Lancaster on 0Z64 47787 tails 57601 on 0Z64 at Lancaster

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]]> Fri Oct 16 2009 66412, 37087 and 37229 on 0Z37 Crewe CS to Crewe GB at Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1768876.html Malcolm liveried 66412 hauls 37087 and 37229 from Crewe Coal Sidings to Crewe Gresty Bridge at Crewe station with exhaust that nearly blew the station roof off Wednesday 14 October 2009: Malcolm liveried 66412 hauls 37087 and 37229 from Crewe Coal Sidings to Crewe Gresty Bridge at Crewe station with exhaust that nearly blew the station roof off

66412 brings beasts 37087 and 37229 into Crewe from Crewe CS whilst en-route to Crewe GB 37087 sandwiched in between 37229 and 66412 37229 clags away on departure much to the delight pf photographers 37229 erupts away from Crewe hauling 37087 and 66412 en-route from Crewe CS to Crewe GB

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]]> Wed Oct 14 2009 60091 on 6O64 Peak Forest to Crawley at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1766384.html 60091 pauses at Stafford for a driver change whilst hauling 6O64 Peak Forest to Crawley cement Saturday 10 October 2009: 60091 pauses at Stafford for a driver change whilst hauling 6O64 Peak Forest to Crawley cement

60091 pauses at Stafford whikst undergoing a driver change for a Bescot man to take over the controls, the train is 6064 Peak Forest to Crawley cement, the driver change usually takes place at Crewe but on this night took place on platform 1 at Stafford

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]]> Sat Oct 10 2009 Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesal Gala http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1766082.html A day lineside at the SVR in the shocking weather conditions, locos photographed were visiting locos from Tyseley 37264 and 47580 alongside resident locos 50044, 50135, d1013, d8188, d821, the dmu and a ruston shunter Friday 9 October 2009: A day lineside at the SVR in the shocking weather conditions, locos photographed were visiting locos from Tyseley 37264 and 47580 alongside resident locos 50044, 50135, d1013, d8188, d821, the dmu and a ruston shunter

37264 passes Eardington hauling 1235 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster 50135 rests on the loop before hauling 1331 Highley to Kidderminster 50135 rests on the loop before hauling 1331 Highley to Kidderminster 37264 departs Highley hauling 1235 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster d1013 arrives at Highley hauling 1240 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth Class 20 d8188 departs Arley with 1320 Kidderminster to Highley 47580 approaches Bewdley hauling 1355 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster d821 departs Bewdley hauling 1440 Kidderminster to Highley S.V.R. resident rushton 0-4-0 shunter sits in Bewdley yard The resident dmu at S.V.R. awaits a duty at Bewdley in an afternoon downpour 50044 arrives at Bewdley hauling 1451 Highley to Kidderminster

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]]> Fri Oct 9 2009 Slindon http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1765322.html A few hours at Slindon produced some interesting sightings including 37401 on 0W91 Bescot to Warrington, 47245 and 37706 on 0Z47 Carnforth to Southall, 47839 on 0Z47 Tyseley to Crewe, 66426 hauling 66420, 37059, 37069 and 37604 on 0Z40 Crewe GB to Stowmarket and finally 47839 hauling 87004, 87013 and 87014 on 0Z87 Crewe to Worcester Yard Wednesday 7 October 2009: A few hours at Slindon produced some interesting sightings including 37401 on 0W91 Bescot to Warrington, 47245 and 37706 on 0Z47 Carnforth to Southall, 47839 on 0Z47 Tyseley to Crewe, 66426 hauling 66420, 37059, 37069 and 37604 on 0Z40 Crewe GB to Stowmarket and finally 47839 hauling 87004, 87013 and 87014 on 0Z87 Crewe to Worcester Yard

66535 hauls 4L75 Crewe Basford Hall to Felixstowe 37401 heads North on 0W91 Bescot DS to Warrington Arpley 37401 passes on 0W91 Bescot DS to Warrington Arpley 47245 and 37706 head South on 0Z47 Carnforth to Southall 47839 passes light engine as 0Z47 Tyseley LMD to Crewe CSFL An UID Virgin Pendolino rushes Southbound 66426 hauls sister 66420 and tractors 37059, 37069 and 37604 on 0Z40 Crewe GB to Stowmarket in preperation for sandite duties in East Anglia 37059, 37069 and 37604 within 0Z40 37059 and 37604 within 0Z40 66102 hauls 6Z15 Bescot DS to Crewe Basford Hall 66413 hauls 4S44 Daventry to Coatbridge 92005 hauls 4010 Trafford Park to Southampton Western Docks 66588 hauls 4L90 Ditton to Felixstowe 47839 hauls 87004, 87013 and 87014 as 0Z87 Crewe CSFL to Worcester Yard 87004, 87013 and 87014 are seen within 0Z87 87004, 87013 and 87014 again within 0Z87 Bulgarian livery 87013 and 87014 are seen within 0Z87 92031 speeds North on 4H24 Wembley Yard to Trafford Park

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]]> Wed Oct 7 2009 47245 and 47760 on 5Z93 Poole to Carnforth at Slindon http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1765107.html 47245 and 47760 haul 5Z93 Poole to Carnforth ecs through Slindon after 47760 had failed over the weekend at Salisbury Monday 5 October 2009: 47245 and 47760 haul 5Z93 Poole to Carnforth ecs through Slindon after 47760 had failed over the weekend at Salisbury

47245 and 47760 haul 5Z93 Poole to Carnforth ecs through Slindon, 47760 was used on a tour on Saturday but failed at Salisbury and 47245 was called upon from Southall to haul the ecs back to its home depot at Carnforth

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]]> Mon Oct 5 2009 d1015 on 1Z52 Didcot Parkway to Blaenau Ffestiniog at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1757327.html d1015 'Western Ranger' hauls Pathfinder Tours 'Western Slater' 1Z52 Didcot Parkway to Blaenau Ffestiniog through Stafford Saturday 19 September 2009: d1015 'Western Ranger' hauls Pathfinder Tours 'Western Slater' 1Z52 Didcot Parkway to Blaenau Ffestiniog through Stafford

d1015 accelerates away through Stafford after being halted at Trent Valley Junction hauling 1Z52 Didcot Parkway to Blaenau Ffestiniog

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]]> Sat Sep 19 2009 56311 hauls 87014, 87013, 87004 and 86401 on 0Z57 Long Marston to Crewe at Slindon http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1755980.html 56311 hauls Bulgarian bound 87's to Crewe as 0Z57 Long Marston to Crewe at Slindon, also a photo of Emily and myself Wednesday 16 September 2009: 56311 hauls Bulgarian bound 87's to Crewe as 0Z57 Long Marston to Crewe at Slindon, also a photo of Emily and myself

Em and I chilling before her first spotting experience ;P 56311 passes Slindon hauling 87014, 87013, 87004 and 86401 as 0Z57 Long Marston to Crewe 87014, 87013, 87004 and 86401 within 0Z57 at Slindon 87004 in blue and 86401 in NSE livery in 0Z57 at Slindon

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]]> Wed Sep 16 2009 37682 and 37510 on 1Z21 Carlisle to Birmingham International at Lancaster http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1754142.html 37682 and 37510 speed through Lancaster hauling Spitfire Railtours 1Z21 Carlisle to Birmingham International with 66412 on the rear, also 66413 on a modal train Saturday 12 September 2009: 37682 and 37510 speed through Lancaster hauling Spitfire Railtours 1Z21 Carlisle to Birmingham International with 66412 on the rear, also 66413 on a modal train

66413 passes Lancaster with an UID Southbound modal 37682 and 37510 power through Lancaster hauling Spitfire Railtours 1Z21 Carlisle to Birmingham International in the fading evening sun 66412 in Malcolm livery was dead on the rear of 1Z21 as this loco would be used later in the evening to haul 1Z21 from Chester through to Birmingham International

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]]> Sat Sep 12 2009 60059 on 6K50 Toton to Crewe Basford Hall at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1753119.html Loadhaul livery 60059 hauls 6K50 Toton to Crewe Basford Hall engineers train through Stafford in glorious evening sunshine Wednesday 9 September 2009: Loadhaul livery 60059 hauls 6K50 Toton to Crewe Basford Hall engineers train through Stafford in glorious evening sunshine

60059 passes Stafford hauling 6K50 Toton to Crewe Basford Hall engineering train

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]]> Wed Sep 9 2009 Stafford and Slindon http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1749781.html 60096 on 6F96 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton at Stafford, I then paid my first ever visit to Slindon for 60040 on 6K50 Toton to Crewe and 37601 and 37604 on 6M67 Bridgewater to Crewe Thursday 3 September 2009: 60096 on 6F96 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton at Stafford, I then paid my first ever visit to Slindon for 60040 on 6K50 Toton to Crewe and 37601 and 37604 on 6M67 Bridgewater to Crewe

60096 passes Stafford hauling 6F97 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton 66576 passes Slindon hauling 4M58 Southampton Maritime to Crewe Basford Hall liner 90044 passes Slindon hauling 4M81 Felixstowe to Ditton liner 60040 passes Slindon hauling 6K50 Toton to Crewe Basford Hall engineering train 66558 passes Slindon hauling 4M61 southampton Maritime to Trafford Park 390xxx passes Slindon on an UID northbound Virgin service 37601 and 37604 pass Slindon hauling 6M67 Bridgewater to Crewe nuclear flask train

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]]> Thu Sep 3 2009 66728 hauls 5S57 OOC to Kilmarnock at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1748751.html 66728 hauls barrier vans 6330 and 6338 with FGW mk3 buffet 40808 sandwiched inbetween as 5S57 Old Oak Common to Kilmarnock at Stafford Tuesday 1 September 2009: 66728 hauls barrier vans 6330 and 6338 with FGW mk3 buffet 40808 sandwiched inbetween as 5S57 Old Oak Common to Kilmarnock at Stafford

66728 hauls 5S57 OOC to Kilmarnock through Stafford consisting of barriers 6330 and 6338 with FGW mk3 buffet 40808 sandwiched inbetween FGW mk3 buffet 40808 sandwiched in the consist of 5S57

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]]> Tue Sep 1 2009 66714 hauls 6M66 Parkeston Quay Tip to Stoke Marcroft http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1743297.html 66714 passes Stone hauling 6M66 Parkeston Quay Tip tip to Stoke Marcroft consisting of petroleum tanks for refurbishment Thursday 20 August 2009: 66714 passes Stone hauling 6M66 Parkeston Quay Tip tip to Stoke Marcroft consisting of petroleum tanks for refurbishment

66714 passes Stone hauling 6M66 Parkeston Quay Tip to Stoke Marcroft consisting of petroleum tanks destined for refurbishment

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]]> Thu Aug 20 2009 Huddersfield, Church Fenton, York and Doncaster http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1740478.html A trip out with Wayland to Huddersfield and Church Fenton for 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' on 1Z64 Crewe to Scarborough, 37516 on an ecs move at York and Advenza 47's at Doncaster Friday 14 August 2009: A trip out with Wayland to Huddersfield and Church Fenton for 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' on 1Z64 Crewe to Scarborough, 37516 on an ecs move at York and Advenza 47's at Doncaster

6233 arrives at Huddersfield hauling 1Z64 Crewe to Scarborough 66717 passes Church Fenton with an UID coal working 185115 passes Church Fenton on an UID TPE service 6233 passes Church Fenton hauling 1Z64 Crewe to Scarborough Wayland phots 185106 at Church Fenton 37516 passes York with an UID ecs move 47828 and 47813 stabled at Doncaster 66152 and 66018 pass Doncaster light engine 47810 and 57006 stabled at Doncaster 91115 arrives at Doncaster with an UID NEEC service to Leeds

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]]> Fri Aug 14 2009 Heamies Farm http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1739903.html 66414 on 4M44 Mossend to Daventry, 86621 and 86639 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe, 92005 dragging 37425 and 66161 on 0Z23 Bescot TMD to Crewe IEMD and 37059 and 37608 on 5Z88 Eastleigh to Crewe CS Thursday 13 August 2009: 66414 on 4M44 Mossend to Daventry, 86621 and 86639 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe, 92005 dragging 37425 and 66161 on 0Z23 Bescot TMD to Crewe IEMD and 37059 and 37608 on 5Z88 Eastleigh to Crewe CS

66414 hauls 4M44 Mossend to Daventry 153323 passes as 5Z82 Crewe to Wolverhampton 92005 drags 37425 and 66161 as 0Z23 Bescot TMD to Crewe IEMD 37425 within 0Z23 86638 and 86621 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe 37059 and 37608 pass hauling 5Z88 Eastleigh to Crewe CS consisting of mk3 stock 37608 within 5Z88

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]]> Thu Aug 13 2009 60049 on 6F59 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton, 37670 on 0W37 Warrington Arpley to Bescot DS and bits from last week http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1732730.html 60049 on 6F59 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton powers through Stafford, shortly followed by 37670 in its new DB livery on 0W37 Warrington Arpley to Bescot DS in preperation to work tonights Cambrian ballast. Also 37602 on Friday on 0Z37 Norwich to Crewe GB and on Saturday 66709 and 66708 on 0Z66 Longport to Peterborough Tuesday 28 July 2009: 60049 on 6F59 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton powers through Stafford, shortly followed by 37670 in its new DB livery on 0W37 Warrington Arpley to Bescot DS in preperation to work tonights Cambrian ballast. Also 37602 on Friday on 0Z37 Norwich to Crewe GB and on Saturday 66709 and 66708 on 0Z66 Longport to Peterborough

37602 passes Stafford on 0Z37 Norwich to Crewe GB 66709 and 66708 pass Stafford hauling 0Z66 Longport to Peterborough 60049 passes Stafford hauling 6F59 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton 37670 passes Stafford on 0W37 Warrington Arpley to Bescot DS in preperation to work ronights Cambrian ballast 37670 passes Stafford on 0W37 Warrington Arpley to Bescot DS in preperation to work ronights Cambrian ballast 37670 shows off its new DB livery Another shot of 37670 on 0W37 37670 again in new DB livery

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]]> Tue Jul 28 2009 Ipswich, Norwich and Lowestoft http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1730182.html A venture out to East Anglia for 47501 and 47802 on an additional 1G94 Norwich to Lowestoft in relation to Lowestoft air show, nice to see Richard, Cameron, Ben and Iain Thursday 23 July 2009: A venture out to East Anglia for 47501 and 47802 on an additional 1G94 Norwich to Lowestoft in relation to Lowestoft air show, nice to see Richard, Cameron, Ben and Iain

90049 sits in the middle road in Ipswich yard with a couple of freds Nose end first with 90049, 66590 and 66567 90049 is the odd one out in the crowd at Ipswich yard 153306 awaits a diagram at Ipswich yard 321439 arrives at Ipswich with an UID service to London Liverpool Street 47832 and 37602 on standby duty at Norwich 37602 rests at Norwich 90009 awaits departure with 1P29 1100 Norwich to London Liverpool Street 47802 arrives at Norwich with 5G91 1040 Lowestoft to Norwich 47501 awaits departure with 1G94 1155 Norwich to Lowestoft 47501 after arrival at Lowestoft with 1G94 1155 Norwich to Lowestoft 47802 awaits the go ahead from the signal gantry at Lowestoft 47802 awaits departure with 1G93 1557 Lowestoft to Norwich 156419 prepares for departure with 1458 Lowestoft to Ipswich 90042 and 90047 await next turn of duty in the afternoon sun at Ipswich

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]]> Thu Jul 23 2009 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' on 1Z47 York to Scarborough at Scarborough http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1729648.html 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' arrives at Scarbrough whilst hauling 1Z47 York to Scarborough 'The Scarborough Spa Express', this is the second train of this Summer and is expected to operated every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 3rd September Wednesday 22 July 2009: 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' arrives at Scarbrough whilst hauling 1Z47 York to Scarborough 'The Scarborough Spa Express', this is the second train of this Summer and is expected to operated every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 3rd September

185132 departs Scarborough with 1247 to Liverpool Lime Street 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' arrives at Scarborough hauling 1Z47 York to Scarborough 45407 rests upon the flowers at Scarborough A black and white version of 45407 at the stumps 'The Lancashire Fusilier' nameplate on 45407 45407 amongst the flowers again at Scarborough

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]]> Wed Jul 22 2009 37218 and 37423 on 6A73 Crewe to Willesden at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1729083.html 37218 and 37423 stand at Stafford whilst hauling 6A73 Crewe to Willesden consisiting of 1 nuclear flask fna wagon Monday 20 July 2009: 37218 and 37423 stand at Stafford whilst hauling 6A73 Crewe to Willesden consisiting of 1 nuclear flask fna wagon

37218 and 37423 pause for a moment whilst hauling 6A73 Crewe to Willesden nuclear flask train at Stafford 37423 with new namplate 'Spirit of the Lakes'

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]]> Mon Jul 20 2009 Crewe and Winsford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1727613.html 37682 and 57012 at Crewe on 0Z37 Crewe GB to Crewe Heritage Centre. I then visited Winsford for 47843 and 47812 on 1Z47 Nuneaton to Carlisle and 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' on 1Z57 Worcester Shrub Hill to Carlisle Saturday 18 July 2009: 37682 and 57012 at Crewe on 0Z37 Crewe GB to Crewe Heritage Centre. I then visited Winsford for 47843 and 47812 on 1Z47 Nuneaton to Carlisle and 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' on 1Z57 Worcester Shrub Hill to Carlisle

37682 drags 57012 from Crewe GB to Crewe HS for a special open day 47843 speeds through Winsford hauling Compass Tours 1Z47 Nuneaton to Carlisle, 47812 was on the rear 66571 hauls 4M45 Felixstowe to Ditton liner through Winsford 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' speeds through Winsford hauling 1Z57 Worcester Shrub Hill to Carlisle 66305 pauses at Crewe in the first bit of sun 47826 rests at Crewe after earlier hauling 1Z57 Worcester Shrub Hill to Carlisle as far as Crewe where 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' took control 47760 rests at Crewe after earlier hauling 1Z57 Worcester Shrub Hill to Carlisle as far as Crewe where 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' took control

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]]> Sat Jul 18 2009 37516 and 37676 on 5Z31 Carnforth to Southall at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1723993.html 37516 and 37676 haul 5Z31 Carnforth to Southall ecs through Stafford Friday 10 July 2009: 37516 and 37676 haul 5Z31 Carnforth to Southall ecs through Stafford

37516 and 37676 haul 5Z31 Carnforth to Southall ecs through Stafford

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]]> Fri Jul 10 2009 67029 and 67005 on 1Q27 Crewe to Derby RTC via the world at Heamies Farm http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1723155.html 67029 top and tails 67005 on 1Q27 Crewe to Derby RTC via Stafford, Euston, Milton Keynes and Stoke-On-Trent at Heamies Farm Wednesday 8 July 2009: 67029 top and tails 67005 on 1Q27 Crewe to Derby RTC via Stafford, Euston, Milton Keynes and Stoke-On-Trent at Heamies Farm

67029 hauls 1Q27 Crewe to Derby RTC via the world with 67005 on the rear

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]]> Wed Jul 8 2009 Vigo, Lickey Incline http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1722628.html Grandad took me to the famous Lickey Incline for 47804 and 47826 on 1Z23 Bath Spa to Saltburn and 60085 on 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey Monday 6 July 2009: Grandad took me to the famous Lickey Incline for 47804 and 47826 on 1Z23 Bath Spa to Saltburn and 60085 on 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey

47804 and 47826 top and tail 1Z23 Bath Spa to Saltburn at Vigo 47826 tails 1Z23 Bath Spa to Saltburn 66193 passes Vigo on 6V92 Corby to Margam 66158 climbs Vigo on 6E09 43357 leads an UID XC service down Vigo Stop, Look and Listen at an UID 170 60085 climbs Vigo on 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey empty tanks

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]]> Mon Jul 6 2009 Driver Experience day with 37075 on the Churnet Valley Railway http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1721711.html Spent the day at the Churnet Valley Railway on a driver experience day with 37075, a fantastic day was had and many thanks must go to the CVR and Paul Bayliss for arranging this fabulous experience day Friday 3 July 2009: Spent the day at the Churnet Valley Railway on a driver experience day with 37075, a fantastic day was had and many thanks must go to the CVR and Paul Bayliss for arranging this fabulous experience day

37075 approaches Cheddleton on a rake of freight wagons 47524 gets wet as it undergoes overhaul, expected completion date is October hopefully 37075 enters the beautiful Cheddleton station 37075 awaiting its next turn of duty.....me!!:-) 37075 shunts freight wagons after my driver experience day 37075 enjoying the afternoon sun after the morning downfall 25322 'Tamworth Castle' basks in the sun in Cheddleton yard After a fantastic day, Paul shut the 37 down and the beast finally gets a rest

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]]> Fri Jul 3 2009 37670 on 0Z37 Warrington Arpley to Bescot TMD at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1719567.html 37670 passes Stafford on 0Z37 for use on tonights Cambrian ballast from Bescot to Wales Tuesday 30 June 2009: 37670 passes Stafford on 0Z37 for use on tonights Cambrian ballast from Bescot to Wales

37670 passes Stafford on 0Z37 Warrington Arpley to Bescot TMD in preperation to work tonights Cambrian ballast

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]]> Tue Jun 30 2009 Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1719028.html 86901 and 86902 on 0Z20 Crewe CS to Illford IEMD, 37612, 47709, 47841, 37261 and 37605 on 0Z86 Crewe GB to Eastleigh, 47760 on 5Z48 Stoke Gifford sidings to Carnforth, 66434 on 4M44 Mossend to Daventry and 86638 and 86614 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe all at Stafford Monday 29 June 2009: 86901 and 86902 on 0Z20 Crewe CS to Illford IEMD, 37612, 47709, 47841, 37261 and 37605 on 0Z86 Crewe GB to Eastleigh, 47760 on 5Z48 Stoke Gifford sidings to Carnforth, 66434 on 4M44 Mossend to Daventry and 86638 and 86614 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe all at Stafford

86901 and 86902 pass in the dull with 0Z20 Crewe CS to Illford IEMD 86902 tails 0Z20 37612 leads 47709, 47841, 37261 and 37605 on 0Z86 Crewe GB to Eastleigh 47709 within 0Z86 consist 47841 in new DRS livery within 0Z86 consist 37261 within 0Z86 37605 tails 0Z86 Crewe GB to Eastleigh 37612 erupts away from Stafford hauling 0Z86, many thanks to PB for opening her up 47760 approaches Stafford hauling 5Z48 Stoke Gifford sidings to Carnforth 66434 passes in the afternoon sun hauling 4M44 Mossend to Daventry 86638 and 86614 pass in sunshine hauling 4L92 Ditton to Felixstoew

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]]> Mon Jun 29 2009 37194 and 37087 on 5Z75 Coventry to Carnforth at Heamies Farm http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1718391.html 37194 and 37087 haul ecs from Saturdays Spitfire railtour on 5Z75 Coventry to Carnforth at Heamies Farm Sunday 28 June 2009: 37194 and 37087 haul ecs from Saturdays Spitfire railtour on 5Z75 Coventry to Carnforth at Heamies Farm

37194 and 37087 haul 5Z75 Coventry to Carnforth at Heamies Farm

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]]> Sun Jun 28 2009 40145 and 37401 on 0Z40 Heywood to Eastleigh at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1717604.html 40145 hauls 37401 through Stafford en-route to Eastleigh from ELR as 0Z40 in preperation for Saturdays Pathfinder tour to Penzance Friday 26 June 2009: 40145 hauls 37401 through Stafford en-route to Eastleigh from ELR as 0Z40 in preperation for Saturdays Pathfinder tour to Penzance

40145 hauls 37401 though Stafford on 0Z40 Heywood to Eastleigh 37401 tails 40145 on 0Z40 Heywood to Eastleigh

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]]> Fri Jun 26 2009 d1015 on 1Z52 Bristol TM to Inverness, 1Z52 Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh and 1Z53 return and 1Z54 Inverness to Bristol TM. http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1716630.html A great weekend with d1015 'Western Champion' on Pathfinder Tours 'Western Chieftain' from Bristol TM all the way up to Kyle of Lochalsh via overnight stays in Inverness. Many thanks to all at Pathfinder Tours, Riviera Trains, DB, DTG Group, Flying Scotsman catering and all others involved for arranging the most fantastic tour to date Friday 19 June 2009: A great weekend with d1015 'Western Champion' on Pathfinder Tours 'Western Chieftain' from Bristol TM all the way up to Kyle of Lochalsh via overnight stays in Inverness. Many thanks to all at Pathfinder Tours, Riviera Trains, DB, DTG Group, Flying Scotsman catering and all others involved for arranging the most fantastic tour to date

d1015 on the Northbound run at Preston d1015 at Carlisle after thrashing up the WCML 158709 pauses at Perth in glorious sunshine 43308 leads a Nat Ex HST into Inverness hauling the Chieftain The photostop en-route to Inverness was at Dalwhinnie, here d1015 sits in the rain amonst the dark stormy clouds 67004 awaits its next sleeper duty at Inverness d1015 brings in the ecs at Inverness d1015 awaits at Inverness for us all to board d1015 after a photostop at Achnasheen 158725 departs Achnasheen with a service for Inverness d1015 at Kyle of Lochalsh The runis of a castle at Skye d1015 at Kyle of Lochalsh, the first time a Western had been to this beautiful Scottish location d1015 waits for us at a photostop at Stromferry d1015 at the photostop at Stromferry 170395 awaits its departure to Aberdeen 37611 at Inverness d1015 sits in the sun at Aviemore A bagpiper joins in with d1015 at Aviemore A arty farty shot of 'Western Ranger' nameplate d1015 rests at Perth listening to the brilliant bagpiper d1015 takes us over the famous Forth Bridge A wide range of locomotives at Carlisle Kingmoor including newly repainted 47841 in DRS Compass livery 50049 at Carlisle Kingmoor d1015 prepares for a fast Southbound run down the WCML d1015 at Preston on the Southbound run to Bristol

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]]> Fri Jun 19 2009 37607 and 37218 on 1Q18 Derby RTC to Tyseley TMD at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1713069.html DRS 37's 607 and 218 top and tail 1Q18 at Stafford Monday 15 June 2009: DRS 37's 607 and 218 top and tail 1Q18 at Stafford

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]]> Mon Jun 15 2009 47786 and 37610 top and tail 1Z56 Birmingham International to Carlisle at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1711723.html WCRC 47786 hauls 1Z56 Birmingham International to Carlisle with DRS 37610 on the rear Saturday 13 June 2009: WCRC 47786 hauls 1Z56 Birmingham International to Carlisle with DRS 37610 on the rear

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]]> Sat Jun 13 2009 67026 on 5Z90 Crewe CS to Euston and 56311 and 56312 on 6Z56 Washwood Heath to Ditton at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1710699.html After work I captured 67026 on 5Z90 Crewe CS to Euston for footexs' in the evening from Euston to Wembley for England vs Andorra and also 56311 and 56312 on 6Z56 Washwood Heath to Ditton Wednesday 10 June 2009: After work I captured 67026 on 5Z90 Crewe CS to Euston for footexs' in the evening from Euston to Wembley for England vs Andorra and also 56311 and 56312 on 6Z56 Washwood Heath to Ditton

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]]> Wed Jun 10 2009 Stafford and Kidderminster S.V.R. http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1710091.html 56312 passes Stafford hauling 6Z56 Washwood Heath to Ditton, I then headed to Kidderminster S.V.R. for 47580, 50135, 50026, 73006 and 37906 on 0M47 Long Marston to Tyseley via Kidderminster Tuesday 9 June 2009: 56312 passes Stafford hauling 6Z56 Washwood Heath to Ditton, I then headed to Kidderminster S.V.R. for 47580, 50135, 50026, 73006 and 37906 on 0M47 Long Marston to Tyseley via Kidderminster

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]]> Tue Jun 9 2009 20306, 20308, 20310, 20312 and 20313 on 0Z86 Carlisle Kingmoor to Eastleigh at Moss Pit http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1707223.html A massive convoy of class 20's on 0Z86 Kingmoor to Eastleigh at Moss Pit Tuesday 2 June 2009: A massive convoy of class 20's on 0Z86 Kingmoor to Eastleigh at Moss Pit

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]]> Tue Jun 2 2009 Moss Pit and Great Bridgeford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1705004.html 86259 on 1Z20 Birmingham New Street to Ravenglass and Nat Ex HST at Moss Pit, I then went to Great Bridgeford for 57601 on 1Z46 Milton Keynes to Carlisle along with 67's on Everton footex specials and a XC HST Saturday 30 May 2009: 86259 on 1Z20 Birmingham New Street to Ravenglass and Nat Ex HST at Moss Pit, I then went to Great Bridgeford for 57601 on 1Z46 Milton Keynes to Carlisle along with 67's on Everton footex specials and a XC HST

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]]> Sat May 30 2009 37516 on 5Z22 Eastleigh to Carnforth at Heamies Farm http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1704261.html After attending Eastleigh 100, 37516 and the QOS set return to their home of Carnforth as 5Z22 Eastleigh to Carnforth Thursday 28 May 2009: After attending Eastleigh 100, 37516 and the QOS set return to their home of Carnforth as 5Z22 Eastleigh to Carnforth

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]]> Thu May 28 2009 Eastleigh 100 Open Day http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1702104.html A fantastic day spent at Eastleigh attending Eastleigh 100 Open Day Saturday 23 May 2009: A fantastic day spent at Eastleigh attending Eastleigh 100 Open Day

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]]> Sat May 23 2009 37218 on 6Z40 Crewe CS to Stoke Marcroft and 57601 on 5Z01 Carnforth to Southall at Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1699931.html A trip up to Crewe in the rain for 37218 on 6Z40 Crewe CS to Stoke Marcroft and 57601 and saloon 999506 on 5Z01 Carnforth to Southall, thanks to Steve for company Tuesday 19 May 2009: A trip up to Crewe in the rain for 37218 on 6Z40 Crewe CS to Stoke Marcroft and 57601 and saloon 999506 on 5Z01 Carnforth to Southall, thanks to Steve for company

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]]> Tue May 19 2009 Stafford, Crewe Heritage Centre and Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1699118.html A special trip to Crewe Heritage Centre to view a small selection of DRS locomotives in a small open day, locos were 20314, 37682, 57003 and 66413, many thanks to DRS and Crewe Heritage Centre for allowing this visit Sunday 17 May 2009: A special trip to Crewe Heritage Centre to view a small selection of DRS locomotives in a small open day, locos were 20314, 37682, 57003 and 66413, many thanks to DRS and Crewe Heritage Centre for allowing this visit

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 37401 and 37670 on 1Z37 Crewe to Parkandillack and 1Z74 Par to Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1698981.html A tremendous day out with Pathfinder Tours onboard 'The Cornish Parker' with 37401 and 37670, joined and left the train at Stafford. Also visited the Bodmin and Wenford steam railway and many thanks for the railway for allowing us access all areas. Many thanks must go to all involved at Pathfinder Tours for arranging yet another fabulous day. Saturday 16 May 2009: A tremendous day out with Pathfinder Tours onboard 'The Cornish Parker' with 37401 and 37670, joined and left the train at Stafford. Also visited the Bodmin and Wenford steam railway and many thanks for the railway for allowing us access all areas. Many thanks must go to all involved at Pathfinder Tours for arranging yet another fabulous day.

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]]> Sat May 16 2009 47727, 86250, 87020, 87029 and 87033 at Crewe on 0Z87 Worcester Yard to Crewe LNWR http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1697921.html 47727 drags Bulgaria bound 86 and 87's into LNWR at Crewe, also 47805 shunting stock Friday 15 May 2009: 47727 drags Bulgaria bound 86 and 87's into LNWR at Crewe, also 47805 shunting stock

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]]> Fri May 15 2009 56311, 50008 and 56312 on 0Z57 Crewe LNWR to Orton Mere NVR at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1697496.html 56311 and 56312 sandwich 50008 from Crewe LNWR to Orton Mere on the NVR Thursday 14 May 2009: 56311 and 56312 sandwich 50008 from Crewe LNWR to Orton Mere on the NVR

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]]> Thu May 14 2009 Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1697183.html 47760 and 47804 on 0Z47 Southall to Carnforth, 20309, 20305 and 20301 on 0Z86 Carlisle Kingmoor to Eastleigh and 90016 on 0Z90 Crewe Basford Hall to Stafford Wednesday 13 May 2009: 47760 and 47804 on 0Z47 Southall to Carnforth, 20309, 20305 and 20301 on 0Z86 Carlisle Kingmoor to Eastleigh and 90016 on 0Z90 Crewe Basford Hall to Stafford

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]]> Wed May 13 2009 Stafford and Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1696827.html 57601 and 37248 on 0Z37 Carnforth to Ruddington and 60087 on 6F96 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton at Stafford followed with 37610 and 20304 on 6K41 Valley to Crewe at Crewe Tuesday 12 May 2009: 57601 and 37248 on 0Z37 Carnforth to Ruddington and 60087 on 6F96 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton at Stafford followed with 37610 and 20304 on 6K41 Valley to Crewe at Crewe

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]]> Tue May 12 2009 Kings Norton http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1696183.html 66055 on 6V92 Corby to Margam and 60011 on 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey Monday 11 May 2009: 66055 on 6V92 Corby to Margam and 60011 on 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey

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]]> Mon May 11 2009 Stafford, Crewe and Shrewsbury http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1694837.html A morning out photting charters, 86259 at Stafford on 1Z42 Tyseley to Carlisle, 47851 and 47798 at Crewe on 1Z22 Gloucester to Holyhead and 50044, 37676 and 97301 on 1Z50 Bristol TM to Aberystwyth Saturday 9 May 2009: A morning out photting charters, 86259 at Stafford on 1Z42 Tyseley to Carlisle, 47851 and 47798 at Crewe on 1Z22 Gloucester to Holyhead and 50044, 37676 and 97301 on 1Z50 Bristol TM to Aberystwyth

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 Crewe, Peak Forest and Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1694537.html A trip out with Wayland to Crewe for 37676, 50031 and 50044 on 5Z37 Carnforth to Bristol TM, we then headed across to the Peak Forest for 60018 and 60059, the day was finished with 86's on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe at Stafford Friday 8 May 2009: A trip out with Wayland to Crewe for 37676, 50031 and 50044 on 5Z37 Carnforth to Bristol TM, we then headed across to the Peak Forest for 60018 and 60059, the day was finished with 86's on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe at Stafford

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]]> Fri May 8 2009 Stafford and Heamies Farm http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1694073.html 43062 and 43014 on 1Q24 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via the world at Stafford and then to Heamies Farm for 66623 on 6U68 Carlisle to Mountsorrel, 86637 and 86628 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe, 92001 on 4H17 Dollands Moor to Trafford Park and 37423 and 20303 on 6M56 Berkeley to Crewe nuclear flasks Thursday 7 May 2009: 43062 and 43014 on 1Q24 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via the world at Stafford and then to Heamies Farm for 66623 on 6U68 Carlisle to Mountsorrel, 86637 and 86628 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe, 92001 on 4H17 Dollands Moor to Trafford Park and 37423 and 20303 on 6M56 Berkeley to Crewe nuclear flasks

43062 and 43014 on 1Q24 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via the West Midlands 66623 hauls 6U68 Carlisle to Mountsorrel 86637 and 86628 haul 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe Close up of 86637 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe 92001 on 4H17 Wembley to Trafford Park 37423 and 20303 haul 6M56 Berkeley to Crewe 20303 within 6M56 Berkeley to Crewe

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]]> Thu May 7 2009 60063 on 6F96 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton and 47760 on 5Z47 Carnforth to Tyseley TMD at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1693621.html 60063 hauls 6F96 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton coal and 47760 with ecs on 5Z47 Carnforth to Tyseley TMD at Stafford Wednesday 6 May 2009: 60063 hauls 6F96 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton coal and 47760 with ecs on 5Z47 Carnforth to Tyseley TMD at Stafford

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]]> Wed May 6 2009 Stafford and Rugeley Trent Valley http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1693233.html A short trip out after work however the highlights were 47727 on 0Z47 Rugby to Crewe and 57008 on 5Z11 Oxley to Crewe at Stafford and 86614 and 86622 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe at Rugeley Trent Valley Tuesday 5 May 2009: A short trip out after work however the highlights were 47727 on 0Z47 Rugby to Crewe and 57008 on 5Z11 Oxley to Crewe at Stafford and 86614 and 86622 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe at Rugeley Trent Valley

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]]> Tue May 5 2009 47826 and 47786 on 1Z57 Worcester Shrub Hill to Blaenau Festiniog at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1691270.html WCRC 47's thrash through Stafford on 1Z57 before I started work Saturday 2 May 2009: WCRC 47's thrash through Stafford on 1Z57 before I started work

47826 and 47786 pass Stafford hauling 1Z57 Worcester Shrub Hill to Blaenau Festiniog 47786 and 47826 power away up the WCML hauling 1Z57

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]]> Sat May 2 2009 Crewe and Crewe Gresty Bridge http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1690813.html 66414 on 4S44 Daventry to Grangemouth, 47826 and 47786 on 5Z57 Carnforth to Southall, 31285 and dbso 9701 on 1Z12 Machynlleth to Derby RTC and 66152 on 0Z66 at Crewe, also 37423, 20311 and 66434 at Crewe GB Friday 1 May 2009: 66414 on 4S44 Daventry to Grangemouth, 47826 and 47786 on 5Z57 Carnforth to Southall, 31285 and dbso 9701 on 1Z12 Machynlleth to Derby RTC and 66152 on 0Z66 at Crewe, also 37423, 20311 and 66434 at Crewe GB

66414 hauls 4S44 Daventry to Grangemouth in torrential rain at Crewe 37423 on Crewe Gresty Bridge 20311 on Crewe Gresty Bridge 66434 on Crewe Gresty Bridge 47826 hauls 5Z57 Carnforth to Southall through the fast lines at Crewe 47786 tails 5Z57 Carnforth to Southall through Crewe 31285 at Crewe with 1Z12 Machynlleth to Derby RTC with dbso 9701 on the rear 31285 at Crewe with 1Z12 Machynlleth to Derby RTC with dbso 9701 on the rear 153376 and 153357 arrive with an UID service from Derby 9701 hauls 1Z12 away from Crewe 31285 at Crewe with 1Z12 Machynlleth to Derby RTC with dbso 9701 on the rear 66152 passes on 0Z66 Crewe Basford Hall to Crewe IEMD 66152 passes on 0Z66 Crewe Basford Hall to Crewe IEMD

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]]> Fri May 1 2009 Tamworth and Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1690361.html A trip out in the rain for 5Z48 Westbury to Carnforth, 5Z52 Carnforth to Southall, 6M56 Berkeley to Crewe, 6Z48 Burton to Dollands Moor, 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey and much more freight at both destinations Thursday 30 April 2009: A trip out in the rain for 5Z48 Westbury to Carnforth, 5Z52 Carnforth to Southall, 6M56 Berkeley to Crewe, 6Z48 Burton to Dollands Moor, 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey and much more freight at both destinations

66506 on 4R86 Rugeley Power Station to Hunslet Barclay 47739 on 6Z48 Burton to Dollands Moor 66017, 66132 and 66155 on 6D44 Bescot to Toton 66155, 66132 and 66017 power away hauling 6D44 Bescot to Toton 66248 on 6M82 Walsall to Tunstead 66011 on 6V36 Lackenby to Margam 66535 on 4E44 Milbrook to Leeds 66301 on 4G65 Ratcliffe Power Station to Daw Mill 66513 on 6M49 Hull to Rugeley Power Station 66514 on an UID coal 60091 on 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey 86609 and 86638 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe 86638 within 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe 47786 and 47854 on 5Z48 Southall to Carnforth 47854 burnt out within 5Z48 Southall to Carnforth 37602 and 37218 on 6M56 Berkeley to Crewe 37218 within 6M56 Berkeley to Crewe 34067 on 5Z52 Carnforth to Southall 34067 on 5Z52 Carnforth to Southall

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]]> Thu Apr 30 2009 Heamies Farm http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1689393.html 66411 on 4M44 Mossend to Daventry modal, 37688 and 37087 on 6M56 Berkeley to Crewe flasks and 86639 and 86613 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe liner Tuesday 28 April 2009: 66411 on 4M44 Mossend to Daventry modal, 37688 and 37087 on 6M56 Berkeley to Crewe flasks and 86639 and 86613 on 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe liner

66411 'Eddide the engine' passes with 4M44 Mossend to Daventry intermodal 37688 and 37087 haul 6M56 Berkeley to Crewe nuclear flask train, this was the first time this diagram operated in 2009 86639 and 86613 pass with 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe liner, this diagram is now booked 86's until the timetable ends 86613 within 4L92 Ditton to Felixstowe

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]]> Tue Apr 28 2009 Stafford and Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1687841.html 67006 on 1Z66 West Ruislip to Carlisle at Stafford before work, up to Crewe after work for 40145 on 1Z40 return before 67006 took over again, also 47848 and 47769 on Crewe DMD Saturday 25 April 2009: 67006 on 1Z66 West Ruislip to Carlisle at Stafford before work, up to Crewe after work for 40145 on 1Z40 return before 67006 took over again, also 47848 and 47769 on Crewe DMD

67006 hauls 1Z66 West Ruislip to Crewe through Stafford en-route to Crewe where 40145 would take over haulage 67006 rests in the sun at Crewe awaiting 1Z40 to arrive 47848 on Crewe DMD 47848 and 47769 on Crewe DMD 47769 on Crewe DMD 40145 arrives at Crewe hauling 1Z40 Carlisle to West Ruislip 40145 detaches from stock at Crewe to allow 67006 to take over 40145 detaches from stock at Crewe to allow 67006 to take over 67006 passes Stafford in darkness on 1Z40 Carlisle to West Ruislip

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]]> Sat Apr 25 2009 Crewe and Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1687413.html 37401 and 37670 on 6F31 Stoke Marcroft to Warrington Arpley at Crewe and 47237 on 5Z44 Kilmarnock to Laira at Crewe and Stafford Friday 24 April 2009: 37401 and 37670 on 6F31 Stoke Marcroft to Warrington Arpley at Crewe and 47237 on 5Z44 Kilmarnock to Laira at Crewe and Stafford

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]]> Fri Apr 24 2009 57008 and 47501 on 0Z22 Crewe Gresty Bridge to Oxley at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1686764.html DRS beasts 47501 and 57008 pass Stafford en-route to Oxley hauling 0Z22 Thursday 23 April 2009: DRS beasts 47501 and 57008 pass Stafford en-route to Oxley hauling 0Z22

57008 hauls 47501 on 0Z22 Crewe GB to Oxley at Stafford 47501 tails 0Z22 Crewe GB to Oxley at Stafford

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]]> Thu Apr 23 2009 Nuneaton, Coventry, Leamington Spa and Walsall http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1686486.html After work I headed to Nuneaton for 37423 on 2Z44, Coventry for 47245 and 37706 on 0Z47, Leamington Spa for 4936 on OZ27 and then to Walsall for 37087 and 37688 on 6M67 and 37670 on 6G45 Wednesday 22 April 2009: After work I headed to Nuneaton for 37423 on 2Z44, Coventry for 47245 and 37706 on 0Z47, Leamington Spa for 4936 on OZ27 and then to Walsall for 37087 and 37688 on 6M67 and 37670 on 6G45

4936 'Kinlet Hall' pauses at Leamington Spa whilst hauling 0Z27 Bishops Llydhard to Tyseley 47245 and 37706 await the signal at Leamington Spa whilst hauling 0Z47 Carnforth to Southall 37706 sparkles in the sun at Leamington spa with 47245 on 0Z47 37087 and 37688 pass Walsall hauling 6M67 Bridgewater to Crewe nuclear flasks 37688 within 6M67 at Walsall

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]]> Wed Apr 22 2009 Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1684220.html 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' on 1Z27 Crewe to Carlisle after taking over from 57601 and 47786, 47843 and 47839 on 1Z47 Stafford to Carlisle and 37069 and 37609 on 0Z37 Derby RTC to Crewe GB all seen at Crewe Saturday 18 April 2009: 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' on 1Z27 Crewe to Carlisle after taking over from 57601 and 47786, 47843 and 47839 on 1Z47 Stafford to Carlisle and 37069 and 37609 on 0Z37 Derby RTC to Crewe GB all seen at Crewe

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]]> Sat Apr 18 2009 92007 and 67014 on 0Z23 Bescot DS to Crewe IEMD and 31105 and dbso 9714 on 5Z08 Crewe to Tyseley at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1683940.html A couple of interesting moves at Stafford on lunchbreak with 92007 dragging Wrexham and Shropshire liveried 67014 on 0Z23 and 31105 hauling 5Z08 Friday 17 April 2009: A couple of interesting moves at Stafford on lunchbreak with 92007 dragging Wrexham and Shropshire liveried 67014 on 0Z23 and 31105 hauling 5Z08

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]]> Fri Apr 17 2009 56311 on 0Z56 Washwood Heath to Crewe at Great Bridgeford and 37401 on 0Z98 Warrington to Bescot at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1682158.html 56311 passes Great Bridgeford on 0Z56 Washwood Heath to Crewe and 37401 past Stafford on 0Z98 Warrington to Bescot Tuesday 14 April 2009: 56311 passes Great Bridgeford on 0Z56 Washwood Heath to Crewe and 37401 past Stafford on 0Z98 Warrington to Bescot

56311 passes Great Bridgeford hauling 0Z56 Washwood Heath to Crewe 56311 passes Great Bridgeford hauling 0Z56 Washwood Heath to Crewe 37401 passes Stafford on 0Z98 Warrington to Bescot 37401 passes Stafford on 0Z98 Warrington to Bescot 37401 passes Stafford on 0Z98 Warrington to Bescot

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]]> Tue Apr 14 2009 Stafford, Preston, Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington Arpley and Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1680061.html 90028 on 1M16 Edinburgh to Euston sleeper at Stafford, I then headed to Preston for 67028 to arrive on 1Z23 Salisbury to Fort William only to be taken over by 37670 and 37406, a short trip down to Warrington Bank Quay for 37706 on 0Z37 Carnforth to Southall and 47804 and 37676 top and tail 1Z27 Taunton to Dumbarton, the afternoon was finished with 40145 on Crewe DMD Friday 10 April 2009: 90028 on 1M16 Edinburgh to Euston sleeper at Stafford, I then headed to Preston for 67028 to arrive on 1Z23 Salisbury to Fort William only to be taken over by 37670 and 37406, a short trip down to Warrington Bank Quay for 37706 on 0Z37 Carnforth to Southall and 47804 and 37676 top and tail 1Z27 Taunton to Dumbarton, the afternoon was finished with 40145 on Crewe DMD

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]]> Fri Apr 10 2009 37406 on 0Z37 Bescot TMD to Wigan CRDC at Great Bridgeford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1679395.html 37406 passes Great Bridgeford as 0Z37 Bescot TMD to Wigan CRDC Thursday 9 April 2009: 37406 passes Great Bridgeford as 0Z37 Bescot TMD to Wigan CRDC

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]]> Thu Apr 9 2009 Heamies Farm http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1679121.html An afternoon spent with Cameron at Heamies Farm for 57010 on 5Z75 Keysham to Crewe with 2 nuclear flasks and also 37605 and 37610 on 6M67 Bridgewater to Crewe nuclear flasks, also other freight, light locomotives and mail trains included Wednesday 8 April 2009: An afternoon spent with Cameron at Heamies Farm for 57010 on 5Z75 Keysham to Crewe with 2 nuclear flasks and also 37605 and 37610 on 6M67 Bridgewater to Crewe nuclear flasks, also other freight, light locomotives and mail trains included

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]]> Wed Apr 8 2009 47749 on 0Z47 Rugby to Crewe at Great Bridgeford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1678947.html Colas liveried 47749 passes Great Bridgeford on 0Z47 Rugby to Crewe Wednesday 8 April 2009: Colas liveried 47749 passes Great Bridgeford on 0Z47 Rugby to Crewe

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]]> Wed Apr 8 2009 Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1678807.html 37706 on 5Z37 Southall to Carnforth, 92001 on 4H17 Wembley to Trafford Park, 325013 on 1Z50 Warrington RMT to Nuneaton and 67026 on 6Z77 Wembley to Warrington Arpley Tuesday 7 April 2009: 37706 on 5Z37 Southall to Carnforth, 92001 on 4H17 Wembley to Trafford Park, 325013 on 1Z50 Warrington RMT to Nuneaton and 67026 on 6Z77 Wembley to Warrington Arpley

37706 hauls 2 carriages through Stafford as 5Z37 Southall to Carmforth running approx 15 minutes early Only 2 DB 92's are painted in EWS livery, on this occassion 92001 hauls 4H17 Wembley to Trafford Park through Stafford 325013 passes Stafford on the fast as 1Z50 Warrington RMT to Nuneaton An unusual freight diagram for Stafford, 67026 hauls 6Z77 Wembley to Warrington Arpley through Stafford

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]]> Tue Apr 7 2009 90021 on 6L48 Garston to Wembley at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1678293.html First Scotrail liveried 90021 hauls 6L48 Garston to Wembley car carriers through Stafford Monday 6 April 2009: First Scotrail liveried 90021 hauls 6L48 Garston to Wembley car carriers through Stafford

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]]> Mon Apr 6 2009 90039 and 67008 on 1Z68 Euston to Runcorn and 67026 and 67025 on 1Z73 Victoria to Runcorn at Great Bridgeford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1676771.html A couple of Grand National charters to Runcorn featuring the Northern Belle and VSOE set with class 90 and 67 haulage captured at Great Bridgeford, Staffordshire Saturday 4 April 2009: A couple of Grand National charters to Runcorn featuring the Northern Belle and VSOE set with class 90 and 67 haulage captured at Great Bridgeford, Staffordshire

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]]> Sat Apr 4 2009 34067 Tangmere on 5Z72 Carnforth to Southall at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1676665.html 34067 Tangmere hauls 5Z72 Carnforth to Southall through the fast lines at Stafford Friday 3 April 2009: 34067 Tangmere hauls 5Z72 Carnforth to Southall through the fast lines at Stafford

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]]> Fri Apr 3 2009 Stoke Junction http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1674463.html A new location today for 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' on 5Z17 Crewe HC to Butterley, 31105 and dbso 9701 on 5Z21 Derby RTC to Mossend, also a few EMT 153's on the Crewe to Derby route but I missed 37's on Derby RTC to Ayr Monday 30 March 2009: A new location today for 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' on 5Z17 Crewe HC to Butterley, 31105 and dbso 9701 on 5Z21 Derby RTC to Mossend, also a few EMT 153's on the Crewe to Derby route but I missed 37's on Derby RTC to Ayr

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]]> Mon Mar 30 2009 08567, 60024 and 37401 on 1Z37 Nottingham to Machen Quarry, 1Z60 Machen Quarry to Newport and 1Z74 Newport to Nottingham http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1673955.html Another fantastic tour with Pathfinder Tours with locomotives 08567, 60024 and 37401 hauling the 'Cwm and Gone' over various freight lines in South Wales Saturday 28 March 2009: Another fantastic tour with Pathfinder Tours with locomotives 08567, 60024 and 37401 hauling the 'Cwm and Gone' over various freight lines in South Wales

37401 stands out in the background from the usual DBS 66's in East Usk Yard 47818 'Emily' rests in Gloucester Horton Road 47818 'Emily' rests in Gloucester Horton Road 37401 enters Margam Traffic Centre hauling 1Z37 Nottingham to Machen Quarry 60024 powers away from the signal on the approach to Gaer Junction whilst hauling 1Z60 Machen Quarry to Newport 08567 at Newport after arriving with 1Z60 Machen Quarry to Newport 08567 at Newport after arriving with 1Z60 Machen Quarry to Newport Most spotters had gone by the time this photograph was taken but as you can see 08567 was a very popular loco on the tour 37401 awaits the signal at Birmingham New Street after arriving with 1Z74 Newport to Nottingham 37401 awaits the signal at Birmingham New Street after arriving with 1Z74 Newport to Nottingham

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]]> Sat Mar 28 2009 Washwood Heath http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1672644.html A trip out to Washwood Heath to photograph 47727 and 47739 on 6Z48 Burton On Trent to Dollands Moor and some other interesting moves Thursday 26 March 2009: A trip out to Washwood Heath to photograph 47727 and 47739 on 6Z48 Burton On Trent to Dollands Moor and some other interesting moves

The ex-Washwood Heath shunter is now stored in a near-by scrap yard The nameplate on ex-Washwood Heath industrial shunter which is now located in a near-by scrap yard 66302 passes Westbound hauling an UID coal diagram 66591 passes Westbound hauling an UID liner 43207 leads a Westbound XC HST service bound for Plymouth 43384 tails a Westbound XC HST bound for Plymouth 66302 passes Eastbound on an UID coal diagram 66302 passes Eastbound on an UID coal diagram 66558 passes Westbound on an UID coal diagram 47727 and 47739 pass Westbound hauling 6Z48 Burton On Trent to Dollands Moor 47727 and 47739 pass Westbound hauling 6Z48 Burton On Trent to Dollands Moor 47727 and 47739 pass Westbound hauling 6Z48 Burton On Trent to Dollands Moor 66587 passes Eastbound on an UID liner 66184 passes Eastbound hauling 6V92 Corby to Margam 66593 passes Westbound on an UID liner 60069 passes Eastbound hauling 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey 60069 passes Eastbound hauling 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey 66526 passes Westbound hauling an UID coal diagram 57006 passes Westbound light engine on

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]]> Thu Mar 26 2009 Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1672366.html 57010 on 0Z81 Walsall to Crewe Gresty Bridge via the West Midlands, 92041 on 6S94 Wembley to Irvine and newly painted 66152 on 4F93 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton Wednesday 25 March 2009: 57010 on 0Z81 Walsall to Crewe Gresty Bridge via the West Midlands, 92041 on 6S94 Wembley to Irvine and newly painted 66152 on 4F93 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton

57010 passes Stafford on 0Z81 Walsall to Crewe Gresty Bridge via the West Midlands route learner 57010 passes Stafford on 0Z81 Walsall to Crewe Gresty Bridge via the West Midlands route learner 92041 hauls 6S94 Wembley to Irvine 'silver bullets' through Stafford Newly repainted in DB livery, 66152 hauls 4F93 Ironbridge to Warrington Walton through Stafford

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]]> Wed Mar 25 2009 Tamworth, Derby, Sheffield, Chesterfield and Tapton http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1671962.html A visit to Sheffield for the visit of 60163 'Tornado' and the naming ceremony of 222003 vehicle number 60163 'Tornado', an excellent turn out and glorious sunshine made it a great occasion, also other bits and bobs including XC HST's, 56303 and 57005 plus other freight and passenger movements of interest Tuesday 24 March 2009: A visit to Sheffield for the visit of 60163 'Tornado' and the naming ceremony of 222003 vehicle number 60163 'Tornado', an excellent turn out and glorious sunshine made it a great occasion, also other bits and bobs including XC HST's, 56303 and 57005 plus other freight and passenger movements of interest

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]]> Tue Mar 24 2009 66112, 66103, 92007 and 60061 on 6M65 Bescot DS to Warrington Arpley at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1670189.html A mega convoy of locomotives on 6M65 Bescot DS to Warrington Arpley with 66112, 66103, 92007 and 60061 hauling a mixed rake of cargowagons and liner wagons through Stafford Saturday 21 March 2009: A mega convoy of locomotives on 6M65 Bescot DS to Warrington Arpley with 66112, 66103, 92007 and 60061 hauling a mixed rake of cargowagons and liner wagons through Stafford

66112 hauls 66103, 92007, 60061 and a mixture of cargowagons and liner wagons on 6M65 Bescot DS to Warrington Arpley at Stafford 66103 in 6M65 consist 92007 in 6M65 consist 60061 in 6M65 consist

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]]> Sat Mar 21 2009 Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1669811.html 57303 and 57304 on 0Z?? Crewe to Crewe via Stafford, 92026 and 67006 on 0Z98 Crewe IEMD to Bescot, 86621 and 86607 on 4M37 Tilbury to Garston, 66953 on 4Z41 Rugeley PS to Crewe Basford Hall and 86614 and 86605 on 4Z81 Crewe Basford Hall to Tilbury Friday 20 March 2009: 57303 and 57304 on 0Z?? Crewe to Crewe via Stafford, 92026 and 67006 on 0Z98 Crewe IEMD to Bescot, 86621 and 86607 on 4M37 Tilbury to Garston, 66953 on 4Z41 Rugeley PS to Crewe Basford Hall and 86614 and 86605 on 4Z81 Crewe Basford Hall to Tilbury

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]]> Fri Mar 20 2009 47843, 47853 and 47769 on 5Z72 Crewe DMD to Eastleigh and 57005 on 0Z50 Crewe to Derby at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1669433.html Two fantastic movements at Stafford today, the first being 47843 and 47853 hauling 5Z72 Crewe DMD to Eastleigh ecs consisting of carriages 1260, 6036, 3146, dbso 9716 and 47769 on the rear, later in the afternoon 57005 made an appearance on 0Z50 Crewe to Derby via Stafford Thursday 19 March 2009: Two fantastic movements at Stafford today, the first being 47843 and 47853 hauling 5Z72 Crewe DMD to Eastleigh ecs consisting of carriages 1260, 6036, 3146, dbso 9716 and 47769 on the rear, later in the afternoon 57005 made an appearance on 0Z50 Crewe to Derby via Stafford

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]]> Thu Mar 19 2009 Alsager, Crewe, Stafford and Acton Bridge South Junction http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1668257.html A day out in the sun for 37423 0Z01 Crewe to Derby, 90018 on 1M16 Inverness to Euston sleeper, 37612 and 37069 on 1Q18 Derby RTC to Mossend, 37194 on 4Z40 Crewe to Stoke Marcroft and 4Z41 Stoke Marcroft to Carlisle Kingmoor, 47760 and 47804 on 5Z48 Kidderminster SVR to Carnforth and 57601 and 47804 on 0Z47 Carnforth to Tyseley Monday 16 March 2009: A day out in the sun for 37423 0Z01 Crewe to Derby, 90018 on 1M16 Inverness to Euston sleeper, 37612 and 37069 on 1Q18 Derby RTC to Mossend, 37194 on 4Z40 Crewe to Stoke Marcroft and 4Z41 Stoke Marcroft to Carlisle Kingmoor, 47760 and 47804 on 5Z48 Kidderminster SVR to Carnforth and 57601 and 47804 on 0Z47 Carnforth to Tyseley

350111 arrives at Alsager on a Crewe to Euston service 37423 passes Alsager on 0Z01 Crewe to Derby RTC 37423 passes Alsager on 0Z01 Crewe to Derby RTC 153384 departs Alsager on an UID Derby to Nottingham East Midlands service 86633 on Crewe LNWR 08868 on Crewe LNWR 90018 at Crewe on 1M16 Inverness to Euston sleeper after replacing failed 90035 66147 passes Crewe after recueing 90035 earlier on 1M16 Inverness to Euston sleeper which was replaced by 90018 at Crewe 90018 on 1M16 Inverness to Euston sleeper at Crewe running over 3 hours late 66046 passes Stafford on an UID Ironbridge to Warrington Arpley coal train 66590 on an UID Southbound liner 170117 pauses at Stafford on 5H16 Tyseley to Stoke Marcroft 37612 and 37069 pass Crewe on 1Q18 Derby RTC to Mossend 37069 on the rear of 1Q18 Derby RTC to Mossend 47848 shunts ex Virgin mk2 stock around Crewe DMD 37194 approaches Crewe on 4Z40 Crewe to Stoke Marcroft 47769 shunts ex Virgin mk2 stock around Crewe DMD 37194 runs around wagons on 4Z40 Crewe to Stoke Marcroft at Crewe 37194 runs around wagons on 4Z40 Crewe to Stoke Marcroft at Crewe 37194 on 4Z40 Crewe to Stoke Marcroft at Crewe 37194 on 4Z40 Crewe to Stoke Marcroft at Crewe 350129 passes Acton Bridge on a Birmingham to Liverpool service 47760 and 47804 pass Acton Bridge on 5Z48 Kidderminster SVR to Carnforth 66065 passes Acton Bridge on an UID Ironbridge to Warrington Arpley coal train 90019 on 0Z?? Crewe IEMD to Garston past Acton Bridge An UID 221 heads Southbound past Acton Bridge 66418 passed Acton Bridge on an UID Daventry to Grangemouth modal 66412 passes Acton Bridge on 4M44 Mossend to Daventry modal 90047 passes Acton Bridge on a Ditton to Felixstowe liner 390022 passes Acton Bridge on an UID Euston to Liverpool Lime Street service 66127 passes Acton Bridge on an UID Ironbridge to Warrington Arpley coal train 37194 speeds through Acton Bridge on 4Z41 Stoke Marcroft to Carlisle Kingmoor 57601 and 47804 pass Acto Bridge on 0Z47 Carnforth to Tyseley 57601 and 47804 pass Acto Bridge on 0Z47 Carnforth to Tyseley

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]]> Mon Mar 16 2009 47804 on 5Z47 Carnforth to Kidderminster SVR at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1666659.html 47804 arrives at Stafford hauling 5Z47 Carnforth to Kidderminster SVR ecs in preparation for Saturdays charter with 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley Friday 13 March 2009: 47804 arrives at Stafford hauling 5Z47 Carnforth to Kidderminster SVR ecs in preparation for Saturdays charter with 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley

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]]> Fri Mar 13 2009 60163 'Tornado', 67001 and 67006 on 1Z33 Cardiff Central to Newcastle and 1Z34 return http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1666656.html A truly splendid day out being a steward for Pathfinder Tours on The 'Tyne Tornado' featuring newly build 60163 'Tornado' and 67's 001 and 006. Joined the tour at Coleshill Parkway and opportunities for photographs at York and Newcastle. A huge thankyou must to go to all involved at Pathfinder for making this a day to remember Thursday 12 March 2009: A truly splendid day out being a steward for Pathfinder Tours on The 'Tyne Tornado' featuring newly build 60163 'Tornado' and 67's 001 and 006. Joined the tour at Coleshill Parkway and opportunities for photographs at York and Newcastle. A huge thankyou must to go to all involved at Pathfinder for making this a day to remember

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]]> Thu Mar 12 2009 Crewe, Shrewsbury, Newport, Gloucester and Bristol Parkway http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1665743.html A day out in hope of bashing some loco diagrams to the South West including haulage on 57316 and photos of stored 47716 and 31415 at Gloucester Tuesday 10 March 2009: A day out in hope of bashing some loco diagrams to the South West including haulage on 57316 and photos of stored 47716 and 31415 at Gloucester

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]]> Tue Mar 10 2009 34067 Tangmere on 5Z27 Southhall to Carnforth at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1662904.html 34067 at Tangmere in a mist of smoke hauling the Queen of Scots set on 5Z27 Southall to Carnforth ecs move at Stafford Thursday 5 March 2009: 34067 at Tangmere in a mist of smoke hauling the Queen of Scots set on 5Z27 Southall to Carnforth ecs move at Stafford

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]]> Thu Mar 5 2009 56312 on 0Z56 Washwood Heath to Washwood Heath via Crewe at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1662319.html 56312 passes Stafford on 0Z56 Washwood Heath to Washwood Heath via Crewe Wednesday 4 March 2009: 56312 passes Stafford on 0Z56 Washwood Heath to Washwood Heath via Crewe

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]]> Wed Mar 4 2009 Booths Rotherham, Healey Mills, Burton Salmon, Clay Cross and the Midland Railway Centre http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1660341.html A day out in the car with Wayland and Sam, first call was Booths Rotherham to view the graveyard of locos :-( next stop was Healey Mills to view the many withdrawn 56's rotting in the open, followed by trips to Burton Salmon and Clay Cross to photography 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' and 47773 on 1Z59 York to Bescot, we finished the day off with a look at Swanwick depot at the MRC Saturday 28 February 2009: A day out in the car with Wayland and Sam, first call was Booths Rotherham to view the graveyard of locos :-( next stop was Healey Mills to view the many withdrawn 56's rotting in the open, followed by trips to Burton Salmon and Clay Cross to photography 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' and 47773 on 1Z59 York to Bescot, we finished the day off with a look at Swanwick depot at the MRC

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]]> Sat Feb 28 2009 47810 and 47375 on 6Z50 Preston to Gloucester at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1659946.html Advenza 47's 810 and 375 haul 6Z50 Preston to Gloucester scrap train through Stafford, also in consist were 2 barrier mk2's, 47375 had previously failed at Preston midweek Friday 27 February 2009: Advenza 47's 810 and 375 haul 6Z50 Preston to Gloucester scrap train through Stafford, also in consist were 2 barrier mk2's, 47375 had previously failed at Preston midweek

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]]> Fri Feb 27 2009 Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1658712.html 60040 on 6Z59 Liverpool Bulk Terminal to Ironbridge, 66723 on 0Z66 Peterborough to Crewe CS and 66620 on 6M01 Crewe Basford Hall to Mountsorrel Tuesday 24 February 2009: 60040 on 6Z59 Liverpool Bulk Terminal to Ironbridge, 66723 on 0Z66 Peterborough to Crewe CS and 66620 on 6M01 Crewe Basford Hall to Mountsorrel

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]]> Tue Feb 24 2009 Derby, Tapton, Barrow Hill, Watford Junction and Kensington Olympia http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1657263.html A day out in the sun to Tapton for 47804 and 47760 on 1Z30 Bedford to Carlisle, I then visited Barrow Hill to see what was there and photograph the great range of steam, diesal and electric locomotives on display, the day was finished off with a trip to Kensington Olympia for 47787 and 34067 Tangmere top and tailing 5Z93 Clapham Yard to Waterloo Saturday 21 February 2009: A day out in the sun to Tapton for 47804 and 47760 on 1Z30 Bedford to Carlisle, I then visited Barrow Hill to see what was there and photograph the great range of steam, diesal and electric locomotives on display, the day was finished off with a trip to Kensington Olympia for 47787 and 34067 Tangmere top and tailing 5Z93 Clapham Yard to Waterloo

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]]> Sat Feb 21 2009 Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1656646.html 90019, 92005 and 92041 on 0L48, 66151 on 6H72, 60040 on 6F93, 47804 and 47760 on 5Z30 and also 60065 on 6H50 Friday 20 February 2009: 90019, 92005 and 92041 on 0L48, 66151 on 6H72, 60040 on 6F93, 47804 and 47760 on 5Z30 and also 60065 on 6H50

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]]> Fri Feb 20 2009 37609 on 0Z37 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via West Midlands near Stone http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1655940.html Yes for the third day in a row I captured 37609, this time just North of Stone Thursday 19 February 2009: Yes for the third day in a row I captured 37609, this time just North of Stone

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]]> Thu Feb 19 2009 Heamies Farm and Stone http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1655544.html A trip out before work for 90024 and 67026 top and tailing 1Z21 Euston to Carlisle at Heamies Farm and then I drove to Stone for 37609 on 0Z37 Derby RTC to Derby RTC which also stopped for a photograph Wednesday 18 February 2009: A trip out before work for 90024 and 67026 top and tailing 1Z21 Euston to Carlisle at Heamies Farm and then I drove to Stone for 37609 on 0Z37 Derby RTC to Derby RTC which also stopped for a photograph

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]]> Wed Feb 18 2009 37609 on 0Z37 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via West Midlands at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1655210.html 37609 on 0Z37 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe, Stafford, Walsall, Bushbury Junction, Stoke and Lichfield at Stafford Tuesday 17 February 2009: 37609 on 0Z37 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe, Stafford, Walsall, Bushbury Junction, Stoke and Lichfield at Stafford

37609 thrashes through Stafford hauling 0Z37 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe, Stafford, Walsall, Bushbury Junction, Stoke and Lichfield 37609 thrashes through Stafford hauling 0Z37 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe, Stafford, Walsall, Bushbury Junction, Stoke and Lichfield

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]]> Tue Feb 17 2009 31465 and 31233 on 0Z31 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe at Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1652317.html Network Rail 31's 465 and 233 arrive at Crewe on 0Z31 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe, the first outing in 10 years for 31465 which had recently been repainted into NR yellow Wednesday 11 February 2009: Network Rail 31's 465 and 233 arrive at Crewe on 0Z31 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe, the first outing in 10 years for 31465 which had recently been repainted into NR yellow

31465 and 31233 on 0Z31 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe at Crewe 31465 sporting its new NR yellow livery on its first trip in 10 years on 0Z31 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe at Crewe 31233 on 0Z31 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe at Crewe 31233 and 31465 on 0Z31 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe at Crewe 31465 sporting its new NR yellow livery on its first trip in 10 years on 0Z31 Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Crewe at Crewe

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]]> Wed Feb 11 2009 20309 and 37423 with 57601 on the rear on 1Z21 Carlisle to Birmingham International at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1650352.html 20309 and 37423 haul Spitfire Tours 1Z21 Carlisle to Birmingham International at Stafford with 57601 on the rear to provide heat Saturday 7 February 2009: 20309 and 37423 haul Spitfire Tours 1Z21 Carlisle to Birmingham International at Stafford with 57601 on the rear to provide heat

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]]> Sat Feb 7 2009 Moss Pit, Crewe, London Kings Cross and Harringay http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1650197.html A day out to photograph 2 brilliant charters, firstly 20303 and 20304 on 1Z20 Birmingham International to Carlisle with 57601 on the rear, I then chased this to Crewe for another shot. After photographing the 20's I headed to Kings Cross for the first ever visit of brand new 60163 'Tornado' on 1Z29 Darlington to Kings Cross where I was joined by thousands of fellow well wishers, after arrival of the beautiful steam loco I went to Harringay to photograph 67001 with 60163 on the rear as 5Z29 Kings Cross to Bounds Green ecs Saturday 7 February 2009: A day out to photograph 2 brilliant charters, firstly 20303 and 20304 on 1Z20 Birmingham International to Carlisle with 57601 on the rear, I then chased this to Crewe for another shot. After photographing the 20's I headed to Kings Cross for the first ever visit of brand new 60163 'Tornado' on 1Z29 Darlington to Kings Cross where I was joined by thousands of fellow well wishers, after arrival of the beautiful steam loco I went to Harringay to photograph 67001 with 60163 on the rear as 5Z29 Kings Cross to Bounds Green ecs

66030 passes Moss Pit hauling an UID Bescot to Crewe Basford Hall loaded ballast train 221105 passes Moss Pit on an UID VWC Bimringham New Street to Edinbrugh Waverley service 60040 passes Moss Pit hauling an UID Warrington Arpley to Ironbridge coal train 20303 and 20304 pass Moss Pit hauling 1Z20 Birmingham International to Carlisle 57601 on the rear of 1Z20 Birmingham International to Carlisle at Moss Pit 20303 and 20304 depart from Crewe hauling 1Z20 Birmingham International to Carlisle 20303 at Crewe hauling 1Z20 Birmingham International to Carlisle 20303 and 20304 depart from Crewe hauling 1Z20 Birmingham International to Carlisle 57601 on the rear of 1Z20 Birmingham International to Carlisle at Crewe 43313 on the rear of an UID NXEC northbound service Thousands of well-wishes await 60163 at Kings Cross 180104 arrives at Kings Cross with an UID Hull Trains service 60163 arrives at Kings Cross with 1Z29 Darlington to Kings Cross 60163 arrives at Kings Cross with 1Z29 Darlington to Kings Cross 60163 arrives at Kings Cross with 1Z29 Darlington to Kings Cross 60163 arrives at Kings Cross with 1Z29 Darlington to Kings Cross 60163 arrives at Kings Cross with 1Z29 Darlington to Kings Cross A sea of spectators at Kings Cross after the arrival of 60163 A splendid line up at Kings Cross consiting of a 365, 91's and mk1 stock in the background 08571 passes Harringay whilst shunting 43277 speeds through Harringay with an UID NXEC southbound service destined for Kings Cross FCC 365527 passes Harringay with an UID northbound service 67001 hauls 5Z29 Kings Cross to Bounds Green through Harringay with 60163 on the rear 60163 passes Harringay on the rear of 5Z29 Kings Cross to Bounds Green 60163 passes Harringay on the rear of 5Z29 Kings Cross to Bounds Green 313056 passes Harringay with an UID FCC northbound service 91112 speeds through Harringay with an UID NXEC northbound service 67020 as thunderbird loco at Kings Cross The view of the sunset from my seat on my homeward bound Pendolino

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]]> Sat Feb 7 2009 Crewe and Preston http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1650194.html 66172 on a Stoke Marcroft to Warrington Arpley wagon move at Crewe and 67008 on Pathfinder Tours 1Z67 Swansea to Edinburgh Waverley at Preston Friday 6 February 2009: 66172 on a Stoke Marcroft to Warrington Arpley wagon move at Crewe and 67008 on Pathfinder Tours 1Z67 Swansea to Edinburgh Waverley at Preston

66172 on an UID Stoke Marcroft to Warrington Arpley wagon move at Crewe 67008 at Preston on 1Z67 Swansea to Edinburgh Waverley 67008 at Preston on 1Z67 Swansea to Edinburgh Waverley 185129 departs Preston with a TP service to Manchester Airport

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]]> Fri Feb 6 2009 47810 on 6Z17 Crewe Basford Hall to Long Marston at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1648752.html 47810 'Captain Sensible' hauled flat wagons as 6Z17 Crewe Basford Hall to Long Marston with a driver change at Stafford Wednesday 4 February 2009: 47810 'Captain Sensible' hauled flat wagons as 6Z17 Crewe Basford Hall to Long Marston with a driver change at Stafford

47810 'Captain Sensible' at Stafford hauling 6Z17 Crewe Basford Hall to Long Marston wagon move consisting of flat wagons with the 'Gloucester Globetrotters' headboard 47810 'Captain Sensible' at Stafford hauling 6Z17 Crewe Basford Hall to Long Marston wagon move consisting of flat wagons with the 'Gloucester Globetrotters' headboard

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]]> Wed Feb 4 2009 Wolverhampton and Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1648206.html After work I visited Wolverhampton for 97303 on 0Z97 Barrow Hill to Shrewsbury and 67029 and 82305 on 1J82 London Marylebone to Wrexham, after this I returned to Stafford for 66725 and 86248 on 0Z90 Long Marston to Crewe Tuesday 3 February 2009: After work I visited Wolverhampton for 97303 on 0Z97 Barrow Hill to Shrewsbury and 67029 and 82305 on 1J82 London Marylebone to Wrexham, after this I returned to Stafford for 66725 and 86248 on 0Z90 Long Marston to Crewe

97303 passes Wolverhampton on 0Z97 Barrow Hill to Shrewsbury 97303 passes Wolverhampton on 0Z97 Barrow Hill to Shrewsbury 67029 'Royal Diamond' hauls 1J82 London Marylebone to Wrexham at Wolverhampton with 82305 on the rear 67029 'Royal Diamond' hauls 1J82 London Marylebone to Wrexham at Wolverhampton with 82305 on the rear 67029 'Royal Diamond' hauls 1J82 London Marylebone to Wrexham at Wolverhampton with 82305 on the rear 67029 'Royal Diamond' hauls 1J82 London Marylebone to Wrexham at Wolverhampton with 82305 on the rear 82305 tails 1J82 London Marylebone to Wrexham at Wolverhampton 92007 passes Stafford on 4H17 Wembley to Trafford Park 86501 passes Stafford hauling a Trafford Park to Felixstowe liner 86248 Floyd at Stafford on 0Z90 Long Marston to Crewe 66725 'Sunderland' and 86248 at Stafford on 0Z90 Long Marston to Crewe 86248 Floyd at Stafford on 0Z90 Long Marston to Crewe 66725 'Sunderland' at Stafford on 0Z90 Long Marston to Crewe 86248 and 66725 share barbie pink on each loco A close up of Floyd on 86248 86248 Floyd at Stafford on 0Z90 Long Marston to Crewe 66725 'Sunderland' and 86248 at Stafford on 0Z90 Long Marston to Crewe A close up of 66725 'Sunderland' name

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]]> Tue Feb 3 2009 Bescot Stadium, Codsall and Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1647446.html In the blizzard I started the day with a trip to Bescot for a few shots in the snow, I then headed to Codsall for 67013 on a Wrexham to London Marlyebone service and 66557 on coal, Crewe was the next stop for 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD consisting of 60002, 60029, 60056, 60079 and 60095 for store Monday 2 February 2009: In the blizzard I started the day with a trip to Bescot for a few shots in the snow, I then headed to Codsall for 67013 on a Wrexham to London Marlyebone service and 66557 on coal, Crewe was the next stop for 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD consisting of 60002, 60029, 60056, 60079 and 60095 for store

Bescot Stadium in the snow 08907 freezing at Bescot yard 175002 passes Bescot Stadium with an ecs move 323217 stops at Bescot Stadium with a Walsall to Birmingham International service 170507 passes Bescot Stadium on an Birmingham New Street to Walsall service 67013 passes Codsall with a Wrexham to London Marylebone Wrexham and Shropshire service Codsall station in the snow 66557 passes Codsall on an UID Eastbound coal 60056 hauls 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60002 with for sale on side of loco 60079 within convoy 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD 60095 within convoy 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60029 within convoy 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60056 hauls 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60056 hauls 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60079 within convoy 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60002 leads 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60002 clagging away on 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60002 clagging away on 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60002 leads 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60029 within convoy 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60002 clagging away on 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60002 clagging away on 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60002 clagging away on 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60056 hauls 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60095 within convoy 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60002 leads 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60079 within convoy 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD at Crewe 60079 name on the one side only Foinaven 60056 tails 0Z60 Toton to Crewe DMD into the final part of its sad journey

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]]> Mon Feb 2 2009 Crewe, Stalybridge and Preston http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1646129.html First of all started at Crewe with 31190 and 31105 with dbso 9714 on serco, off to Stalybridge for 45407 on 1Z27 Man Vic to Blackburn, attempted to get to York but due to a broken rail this plan backfired and Sam and I headed to Preston for 60026 on 1Z60 Doncaster to Kings Cross Saturday 31 January 2009: First of all started at Crewe with 31190 and 31105 with dbso 9714 on serco, off to Stalybridge for 45407 on 1Z27 Man Vic to Blackburn, attempted to get to York but due to a broken rail this plan backfired and Sam and I headed to Preston for 60026 on 1Z60 Doncaster to Kings Cross

31190 and 31105 pause at Crewe with an UID serco test train 31190 and 31105 pause at Crewe with an UID serco test train Dbso 9714 at Crewe on a serco test train 31190 and 31105 pause at Crewe with an UID serco test train 31190 and 31105 pause at Crewe with an UID serco test train 150143 departs from Stalybridge with a service to Manchester Victoria 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' passes Stalybridge on 1Z27 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' passes Stalybridge on 1Z27 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn 60026 pauses at Preston with 1Z60 Doncaster to London Kings Cross 60026 pauses at Preston with 1Z60 Doncaster to London Kings Cross 60026 pauses at Preston with 1Z60 Doncaster to London Kings Cross 156427 rests at Preston 156427 and 60026 rest at Preston Spotters on Preston get excited about a 142

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]]> Sat Jan 31 2009 London http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1645822.html A trip to the capital, first stop was Feltham for 31285 and dbso 9701 on 1Q12 Selhurst TRSMD to Derby, Twickenham for 35028 Clan Line on 1Z82 VSOE circular from Victoria to Victoria seen again at the end of the day at Victoria Friday 30 January 2009: A trip to the capital, first stop was Feltham for 31285 and dbso 9701 on 1Q12 Selhurst TRSMD to Derby, Twickenham for 35028 Clan Line on 1Z82 VSOE circular from Victoria to Victoria seen again at the end of the day at Victoria

90019 rests at the buffer stops at Euston after bringing the sleeper South from Edinburgh 31285 powers through Feltham hauling 1Q12 Selhurst TRSMD to Derby with dbso 9701 on the rear Dbso 9701 trails 31285 on 1Q12 Selhurst TRSMD to Derby at Feltham 313120 waits at Richmond with a service to Stratford on London Overground LUL stock 7128 arrives at Richmond with an UID working 35028 Clan Line passes Twickernham on 1Z82 Victoria to Victoria VSOE circular 67003 trails 1Z82 Victoria to Victoria VSOE circurlar at Twickernahm London Bridge viewed from London Blackfriars 319448 arrives at London Blackfriars with a service from Wimbledon to St.Albans 35028 Clan Line arrives at Victoria with 1Z82 Victoria to Victoria VSOE circular 67003 awaits departure from Victoria with the ECS from 1Z82 Victoria to Victoria VSOE circular in which 35028 Clan Line had worked throughout 35028 Clan Line rests at the buffer stops at Victoria after working 1Z82 Victoria to Victoria VSOE circular 35028 Clan Line rests at the buffer stops at Victoria after working 1Z82 Victoria to Victoria VSOE circular 35028 Clan Line rests at the buffer stops at Victoria after working 1Z82 Victoria to Victoria VSOE circular 35028 Clan Line rests at the buffer stops at Victoria after working 1Z82 Victoria to Victoria VSOE circular

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]]> Fri Jan 30 2009 37423 and saloon 975025 'Caroline' on 5Z30 Wembley to Derby at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1645528.html 37423 and saloon 975025 pass Stafford after a short stint sown South on 5Z30 Wembley to Derby Thursday 29 January 2009: 37423 and saloon 975025 pass Stafford after a short stint sown South on 5Z30 Wembley to Derby

37423 drags saloon car 975025 'Caroline' on 5Z30 Wembley to Derby Saloon car 975025 'Caroline' is dragged through Stafford on 5Z30 Wembley to Derby by 37423

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]]> Thu Jan 29 2009 Goodmans Yard and Water Orton http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1644154.html A trip out with Mark Sutton to Goodmans Yard to view the stored old locomotives ranging from 08's to 47's and then spent a few hours photographing at Water Orton Monday 26 January 2009: A trip out with Mark Sutton to Goodmans Yard to view the stored old locomotives ranging from 08's to 47's and then spent a few hours photographing at Water Orton

47550 at Goodmans Yard An UID industrial shunter at Goodmans Yard 47550 at Goodmans Yard 08503 at Goodmans Yard 2001 and 2002 at Goodmans Yard 2003 at Goodmans Yard The cab body of an UID 58 47484 at Goodmans Yard 47484 at Goodmans Yard An old carriage at Goodmans Yard 08900 at Goodmans Yard 08900 at Goodmans Yard 08900 at Goodmans Yard 47484 at Goodmans Yard 086832 and 08896 at Goodmans Yard 66527 passes towards Nuneaton on coal 170108 passes towards Birmingham 170523 passes towards Tamworth 66569 passes towards Nuneaton on coal 66719 passes towards Birmingham on coal 66087 passes towards Birmingham on steel 66180 passes towards Nuneaton on liner 66161 and 66167 pass towards Nuneaton on engineers 66161 and 66167 pass towards Nuneaton on engineers 60065 passes towards Tamworth on cement 97303 passes towards Birmingham on 0Z97 Barrow Hill to Shrewsbury driver training for Network Rail 97303 passes towards Birmingham on 0Z97 Barrow Hill to Shrewsbury driver training for Network Rail 170114 passes towards Nuneaton 66576 passes towards Birmingham on liner 66550 passes towards Nuneaton on coal 66541 passes towards Tamworth on liner Sooty rests in the sun at Water Orton 66077 passes towards Birmingham on LaFarge 170397 and 170111 pass eachother 66101 passes towards Birmingham on tanks 66075 passes towards Tamworth light 60009 passes towards Nuneaton on tanks 66507 passes towards Birmingham on cal

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]]> Mon Jan 26 2009 66007 and 66596 on 1Z88 Bristol TM to Man Pic, 1Z89 Man Pic to Man Vic and 1Z90 Man Vic to Bristol TM http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1643374.html A great day stewarding Pathfinder Tours 'The Mersey Mancunian' with 66007 and 66596 providing the honours throughout the day. A huge thankyou must go to Pathfinder Tours for arranging this and providing a great day for all involved, many rare lines were included throughout the day Sunday 25 January 2009: A great day stewarding Pathfinder Tours 'The Mersey Mancunian' with 66007 and 66596 providing the honours throughout the day. A huge thankyou must go to Pathfinder Tours for arranging this and providing a great day for all involved, many rare lines were included throughout the day

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]]> Sun Jan 25 2009 92009 and 92015 on 8Z10 Stafford to Crewe IEMD at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1642501.html After modal wagon number 609044 suffered a wheel flat at Stafford in the week, 92009 and 92015 were employed to top and tail the damaged wagon as 8Z10 Stafford to Crewe IEMD Friday 23 January 2009: After modal wagon number 609044 suffered a wheel flat at Stafford in the week, 92009 and 92015 were employed to top and tail the damaged wagon as 8Z10 Stafford to Crewe IEMD

92009 leads 8Z10 Stafford to Crewe IEMD The damaged wagon 609044 is assessed before departure 92015 on the rear of 8Z10 Stafford to Crewe IEMD A wheel scate supports the damaged wheel on wagon no,609044

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]]> Fri Jan 23 2009 Heamies Farm http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1641978.html An hour out at one of my favourite spots, Heamies Farm, to witness 47832 on 0Z75 Plymouth to Crewe and also some freight including 66412 Thursday 22 January 2009: An hour out at one of my favourite spots, Heamies Farm, to witness 47832 on 0Z75 Plymouth to Crewe and also some freight including 66412

66147 passes on an UID Northbound modal 90016 passes Northbound on an UID Felixstowe to Crewe Basford Hall liner 47832 passes with 0Z75 Plymouth to Crewe 390xxx passes the stream on a London Euston bound Virgin Trains service 66412 passes Soutbound on an UID Grangemouth to Daventry 90041 passes on an UID Crewe Basford Hall to Felixstowe liner 66623 passes Northbound on an UID ballast working

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]]> Thu Jan 22 2009 Wolverhampton and Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1641648.html A trip out in the morning to Wolverhampton for 97304 on 0Z97 Shrewsbury to Barrow Hill and 82304 and 67014 on a Wrexham to London Marlyebone service, retruned to Stafford for 66412 on a Daventry to Grangemouth service and 66708 on 0Z47 Warrington Bank Quay to Peterborough Wednesday 21 January 2009: A trip out in the morning to Wolverhampton for 97304 on 0Z97 Shrewsbury to Barrow Hill and 82304 and 67014 on a Wrexham to London Marlyebone service, retruned to Stafford for 66412 on a Daventry to Grangemouth service and 66708 on 0Z47 Warrington Bank Quay to Peterborough

82304 approaches Wolverhampton on an UID Wrexham to London Marylebone service 67014 tails an UID Wrexham to London Marylebone service at Wolverhampton 97304 approaches Wolverhampton on 0Z97 Shrewsbury to Barrow Hill 97304 approaches Wolverhampton on 0Z97 Shrewsbury to Barrow Hill 97304 passes Wolverhampton on 0Z97 Shrewsbury to Barrow Hill 66412 approaches Stafford with an UID Daventry to Grangemouth modal 66708 passes Stafford on 0Z47 Warrington Bank Quay to Peterborough 66708 passes Stafford on 0Z47 Warrington Bank Quay to Peterborough

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]]> Wed Jan 21 2009 London http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1639539.html A trip to the Big Smoke mainly to see 35028 Clan Line on first steam tour of 2009 with 1Z82 London Victoria to Southampton Eastern Docks which had 67021 on the rear, also saw this at Wimbledon and visited Euston, Waterloo, Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Barking, Liverpool Street and Stratford Saturday 17 January 2009: A trip to the Big Smoke mainly to see 35028 Clan Line on first steam tour of 2009 with 1Z82 London Victoria to Southampton Eastern Docks which had 67021 on the rear, also saw this at Wimbledon and visited Euston, Waterloo, Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Barking, Liverpool Street and Stratford

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]]> Sat Jan 17 2009 Crewe, Crewe Gresty Bridge, Crewe DMD and Burton-On-Trent http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1639094.html An amazing day at Crewe visiting Gresty Bridge for DRS traction, an authorised visit to Crewe DMD, a mega convoy of 60's as 0Z60 Toton to Crewe at Crewe and 57005 on 6V95 Stockton to Cardiff Tidal at Burton-On-Trent Friday 16 January 2009: An amazing day at Crewe visiting Gresty Bridge for DRS traction, an authorised visit to Crewe DMD, a mega convoy of 60's as 0Z60 Toton to Crewe at Crewe and 57005 on 6V95 Stockton to Cardiff Tidal at Burton-On-Trent

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]]> Fri Jan 16 2009 47727 'Rebecca' on 0Z47 Worcester SH to Carlisle Kingmoor at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1638686.html Colas Rail 47727 'Rebecca' rushes through Stafford on 0Z47 Worcester SH to Carlisle Kingmoor Thursday 15 January 2009: Colas Rail 47727 'Rebecca' rushes through Stafford on 0Z47 Worcester SH to Carlisle Kingmoor

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]]> Thu Jan 15 2009 57307 on 5Z23 Wembley CS to Crewe IEMD at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1638215.html 57307 hauls a mix and match of Virgin stock through Stafford consisting of mk3 11027, dvt 82101 and mk3 11079 on 5Z23 Wembley CS to Crewe IEMD Wednesday 14 January 2009: 57307 hauls a mix and match of Virgin stock through Stafford consisting of mk3 11027, dvt 82101 and mk3 11079 on 5Z23 Wembley CS to Crewe IEMD

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]]> Wed Jan 14 2009 67006 and 67005 on 1Q19 Toton to Crewe and 1Q21 Crewe to Euston and also 37688 and 37229 on 6M67 Sellafield to Crewe at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1637905.html A great day at Stafford produced Royal 67's 005 and 006 top and tail 1Q19 Toton to Crewe and 1Q21 Crewe to Euston serco test train and also 37688 and 37229 pause in the evening working 6M67 Sellafield to Crewe Tuesday 13 January 2009: A great day at Stafford produced Royal 67's 005 and 006 top and tail 1Q19 Toton to Crewe and 1Q21 Crewe to Euston serco test train and also 37688 and 37229 pause in the evening working 6M67 Sellafield to Crewe

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]]> Tue Jan 13 2009 60087 on 6F96 Ironbridge to Warrington Arpley and 92017 hauling 0Z92 Bescot to Crewe IEMD at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1637451.html A rare sighting for Stafford was 60087 hauling 6F96 Ironbridge to Warrington Arpley coal, also 92017 hauling a small convoy on Friday in the sun as 0Z92 Bescot to Crewe IEMD Friday 9 January 2009: A rare sighting for Stafford was 60087 hauling 6F96 Ironbridge to Warrington Arpley coal, also 92017 hauling a small convoy on Friday in the sun as 0Z92 Bescot to Crewe IEMD

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]]> Fri Jan 9 2009 Crewe, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street and Warrington Bank Quay http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1634745.html A planned trip to Cardiff with Arriva 57's was caped as I missed the connection at Crewe so plan B was a trip up to Carlisle and then onward to Glasgow for a look around, followed by returning to Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe finishing with 57316 and 57313 on the Arriva Trains Cardiff to Holyhaed service Wednesday 7 January 2009: A planned trip to Cardiff with Arriva 57's was caped as I missed the connection at Crewe so plan B was a trip up to Carlisle and then onward to Glasgow for a look around, followed by returning to Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe finishing with 57316 and 57313 on the Arriva Trains Cardiff to Holyhaed service

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]]> Wed Jan 7 2009 Stafford and Great Bridgeford in snow http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1632655.html My first test with my new camera digital SLR nikon d60, could not wish for a better start with snow on the ground at Stafford and Great Bridgeford, pendos and voyagers providing the honours for me Monday 5 January 2009: My first test with my new camera digital SLR nikon d60, could not wish for a better start with snow on the ground at Stafford and Great Bridgeford, pendos and voyagers providing the honours for me

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]]> Mon Jan 5 2009 56312 on 1Z37 Derby to Carlisle and 1Z38 return http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1631044.html 56312 was motive power for Pathfinder Tours 1Z37 Derby to Carlisle 'The Festive Settle and Carlisle Explorer' with 67022 for insurance and 1Z38 return, I was a steward onboard joining at BNS and leaving at Wolverhampton, a great day was had with Han, Tor and Ollie Monday 29 December 2008: 56312 was motive power for Pathfinder Tours 1Z37 Derby to Carlisle 'The Festive Settle and Carlisle Explorer' with 67022 for insurance and 1Z38 return, I was a steward onboard joining at BNS and leaving at Wolverhampton, a great day was had with Han, Tor and Ollie

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]]> Mon Dec 29 2008 47727 'Rebecca' on 6Z47 Rugby OLE to Stafford Salop at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1628144.html 47727 shunts a crane and wagons as 6Z47 Rugby OLE to Stafford Salop sidings for engineering work over Christmas period Monday 22 December 2008: 47727 shunts a crane and wagons as 6Z47 Rugby OLE to Stafford Salop sidings for engineering work over Christmas period

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]]> Mon Dec 22 2008 86259 'Les Ross' and 47773 on 1Z85 Tyseley to Man Pic and 1Z86 Man Pic to Hadfield at Stafford, Man Pic and Hadfield http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1627138.html A first ever visit of a class 86 to Hadfield with Vintage Trains excursion from Tyseley to Hadfield via Manchester Pic with 47773 top and tailing 86259 throughout the day, photos taken from Stafford, Man Pic and Hadfield Saturday 20 December 2008: A first ever visit of a class 86 to Hadfield with Vintage Trains excursion from Tyseley to Hadfield via Manchester Pic with 47773 top and tailing 86259 throughout the day, photos taken from Stafford, Man Pic and Hadfield

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]]> Sat Dec 20 2008 67029 and 67026 on 1Z69 Coventry to Coventry via Crewe at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1625857.html 67029 and 67026 top and tail 1Z69 Coventry to Coventry via Crewe Northern Belle Wednesday 17 December 2008: 67029 and 67026 top and tail 1Z69 Coventry to Coventry via Crewe Northern Belle

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]]> Wed Dec 17 2008 66426 hauls 66425, 37259, 57010 and 57004 on 6P50 Willesden to Crewe at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1625517.html A great movement captured here at Stafford, 66426, 66425, 37259, 57010 and 57004 on 6P50 Willesden to Crewe with RHTT wagons, was lucky to get the evening shots due to driver change over Tuesday 16 December 2008: A great movement captured here at Stafford, 66426, 66425, 37259, 57010 and 57004 on 6P50 Willesden to Crewe with RHTT wagons, was lucky to get the evening shots due to driver change over

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]]> Tue Dec 16 2008 37676 on 0Z37 Crewe to Southall and 57007 hauling 57012, 57009 and 57011 on 0Z57 Stowmarket to Crewe at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1625084.html 2 mega light engine movements at Stafford, 37676 passed via the mail platform hauling 0Z37 Crewe to Southall followed in the afternoon by 57007 hauling 57012, 009 and 011 on 0Z57 Stowmarket to Crewe after finishing on Anglian RHTT duties Monday 15 December 2008: 2 mega light engine movements at Stafford, 37676 passed via the mail platform hauling 0Z37 Crewe to Southall followed in the afternoon by 57007 hauling 57012, 009 and 011 on 0Z57 Stowmarket to Crewe after finishing on Anglian RHTT duties

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]]> Mon Dec 15 2008 Stone station Opening Ceremony http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1624518.html An excellent morning at Stone to mark the opening of the station, a great turn out with the local band, mayor and craft stands, 350124 operated the first passenger service to Stafford forming the 1K01 1108 Stone to Stafford followed an hour later by the first train to Euston formed of 350123 as 1U30 1208 Stone to Euston which Sooty and myself travelled upon to Stafford returning on 1U33 1256 Stafford to Crewe formed of 350114 alighting again at Stone Sunday 14 December 2008: An excellent morning at Stone to mark the opening of the station, a great turn out with the local band, mayor and craft stands, 350124 operated the first passenger service to Stafford forming the 1K01 1108 Stone to Stafford followed an hour later by the first train to Euston formed of 350123 as 1U30 1208 Stone to Euston which Sooty and myself travelled upon to Stafford returning on 1U33 1256 Stafford to Crewe formed of 350114 alighting again at Stone

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]]> Sun Dec 14 2008 92041 on 1Z33 Ealing Broadway to Southport and 67021 on 1Z26 Chester to Mill Hill Broadway at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1624221.html In the rain at Stafford I captured 92041 hauling Pathfinder Tours 1Z33 Ealing Broadway to Southport and then later in the evening I got 67021 hauling 1Z26 Chester to Mill Hill Broadway Saturday 13 December 2008: In the rain at Stafford I captured 92041 hauling Pathfinder Tours 1Z33 Ealing Broadway to Southport and then later in the evening I got 67021 hauling 1Z26 Chester to Mill Hill Broadway

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]]> Sat Dec 13 2008 37605 and 37069 on 1Q18 Serco test train and 153333 and 170511 on the final 2H81 Stafford to Birmingham via Walsall http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1623718.html 37605 and 37069 reverse at Stafford hauling 1Q18 Crewe to Derby Serco test train via Stafford, Northampton and Lichfield Trent Valley and also the final ever 2H81 Stafford to Birmingham via Walsall service formed of 153333 and 170511 Friday 12 December 2008: 37605 and 37069 reverse at Stafford hauling 1Q18 Crewe to Derby Serco test train via Stafford, Northampton and Lichfield Trent Valley and also the final ever 2H81 Stafford to Birmingham via Walsall service formed of 153333 and 170511

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]]> Fri Dec 12 2008 66723 hauls 87006, 87003 and 87034 as 0Z98 Long Marston to Crewe at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1622911.html 66723 hauls 3 87's from Long Marston to Crewe which will eventually go to Bulgaria as 0Z98 Wednesday 10 December 2008: 66723 hauls 3 87's from Long Marston to Crewe which will eventually go to Bulgaria as 0Z98

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]]> Wed Dec 10 2008 Stafford, Birmingham International and Bath Spa http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1621978.html Went to visit my friend in Bath Spa, en-route chased 67025 and 67023 top and tailing 1Z65 Liverpool to London Northern Belle excursion and also 60019 'Bittern' at Bath Spa hauling 1Z92 Haywards Heath to Bristol Temple Meads Saturday 6 December 2008: Went to visit my friend in Bath Spa, en-route chased 67025 and 67023 top and tailing 1Z65 Liverpool to London Northern Belle excursion and also 60019 'Bittern' at Bath Spa hauling 1Z92 Haywards Heath to Bristol Temple Meads

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]]> Sat Dec 6 2008 47769, 47760, 33025 and 47851 on 0Z47 Southall to Carnforth at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1620283.html After finishing work I decided to stay for 0Z47 consisting of 4 beasts in the very last moments of lightness Thursday 4 December 2008: After finishing work I decided to stay for 0Z47 consisting of 4 beasts in the very last moments of lightness

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]]> Thu Dec 4 2008 47802 on 5Z50 Crewe CS to Wembley ecs at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1619468.html 47802 and 47832 top and tailed 5Z50 Crewe CS to Wembley ecs formed of a mixture of DRS mk3's and random mk2's Tuesday 2 December 2008: 47802 and 47832 top and tailed 5Z50 Crewe CS to Wembley ecs formed of a mixture of DRS mk3's and random mk2's

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]]> Tue Dec 2 2008 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' on 1Z31 Man Vic to Buxton at Stockport http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1618439.html 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' hauls 1Z31 Man Vic to Buxton through Stockport just as the fog began to clear with 57601 on the rear Sunday 30 November 2008: 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' hauls 1Z31 Man Vic to Buxton through Stockport just as the fog began to clear with 57601 on the rear

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]]> Sun Nov 30 2008 Stone, Heamies Farm, Crewe and Chester http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1617996.html A day out in full fog to phot various charters, first Stone with 47815 and 47805 top and tail 1Z42 Liverpool South Parkway to Stratford Upon Avon, Heamies Farm for 37248 and 37676 on 1Z48 Poole to Blackpool and 1Z49 return at Crewe at night, 47760 and 47245 top and tail 1Z45 Paddington to Chester, I then headed to Crewe for 47760 and 47245 returning light engine, up to Chester for Tangmere on 1Z47 with finishing the day at Crewe for the 37's, also freight and drags included seen throughout the day Saturday 29 November 2008: A day out in full fog to phot various charters, first Stone with 47815 and 47805 top and tail 1Z42 Liverpool South Parkway to Stratford Upon Avon, Heamies Farm for 37248 and 37676 on 1Z48 Poole to Blackpool and 1Z49 return at Crewe at night, 47760 and 47245 top and tail 1Z45 Paddington to Chester, I then headed to Crewe for 47760 and 47245 returning light engine, up to Chester for Tangmere on 1Z47 with finishing the day at Crewe for the 37's, also freight and drags included seen throughout the day

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]]> Sat Nov 29 2008 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' on 5Z46 Crewe HC to Scarborough at Crewe and Crewe DMD http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1616600.html Whilst undertaking training at Crewe I was very fortunate to witness 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' ready to depart with 5Z46 Crewe HC to Scarborough and also 47812 on Crewe DMD Wednesday 26 November 2008: Whilst undertaking training at Crewe I was very fortunate to witness 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' ready to depart with 5Z46 Crewe HC to Scarborough and also 47812 on Crewe DMD

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]]> Wed Nov 26 2008 Hellfire at Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1615873.html After training at Crewe I couldn't believe my luck, when I arrived at the station 47769 and 37712 were on 5Z47 Carnforth to Clapham Junction, 86101 and 87002 light engine and 37069 on 3J96 Holyhead to Stoke RHTT Monday 24 November 2008: After training at Crewe I couldn't believe my luck, when I arrived at the station 47769 and 37712 were on 5Z47 Carnforth to Clapham Junction, 86101 and 87002 light engine and 37069 on 3J96 Holyhead to Stoke RHTT

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]]> Mon Nov 24 2008 4965 Rood Ashton Hall on 1Z48 Tyseley to Chester and 1Z49 return at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1614795.html 4965 Rood Ashton Hall on its farewell tour before undergoing overhaul at Stafford hauling Vintage Trains 1Z48 Tyseley to Chester and 1Z49 return Saturday 22 November 2008: 4965 Rood Ashton Hall on its farewell tour before undergoing overhaul at Stafford hauling Vintage Trains 1Z48 Tyseley to Chester and 1Z49 return

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]]> Sat Nov 22 2008 86101 and 87002 on 5E04 Carnforth to Doncaster RMT ecs at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1614366.html 86101 and 87002 race through Stafford as 5E04 Carnforth to Doncaster RMT with ecs for a future railtour in full sun Friday 21 November 2008: 86101 and 87002 race through Stafford as 5E04 Carnforth to Doncaster RMT with ecs for a future railtour in full sun

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]]> Fri Nov 21 2008 90018 on 1M16 Edinburgh Waverley to Euston at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1613588.html Was very lucky to capture 90018 on 1M16 0117 Edinburgh Waverley to Euston at Stafford at 6am awaiting the signal South down the Trent Valley Wednesday 19 November 2008: Was very lucky to capture 90018 on 1M16 0117 Edinburgh Waverley to Euston at Stafford at 6am awaiting the signal South down the Trent Valley

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]]> Wed Nov 19 2008 Preston http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1613162.html Travelled from Reading to Lancaster to visit my girlfriend and had a 40 minute stop at Preston to remove the 57 which had dragged us from Crewe via Manchester, a few photos taken in the night at Preston Sunday 16 November 2008: Travelled from Reading to Lancaster to visit my girlfriend and had a 40 minute stop at Preston to remove the 57 which had dragged us from Crewe via Manchester, a few photos taken in the night at Preston

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]]> Sun Nov 16 2008 37417 and 37401 on 1Z37 Reading to West Midland freight branches at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1613159.html 37417 and 37401 top and tail Pathfinder Tours 1Z37 Reading to freight branches in the West Midlands, I could not work this charter due to other commitments however managed to photograph the tour at Stafford in the pouring rain Saturday 15 November 2008: 37417 and 37401 top and tail Pathfinder Tours 1Z37 Reading to freight branches in the West Midlands, I could not work this charter due to other commitments however managed to photograph the tour at Stafford in the pouring rain

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]]> Sat Nov 15 2008 Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1610090.html A trip up to Crewe after work for 57308 on 5Z68 Holyhead to Crewe Arriva driver training, 47805 on 0Z47 Tyseley to Crewe CS, 66422 and 37611 on light engine movement, 37218 and 37605 on 3J96 Crewe to Crewe via Holyhead RHTT and finally stored ex Fertis 56's 56031, 078, 038 and 065, also 950001 and a SWT livery 158 Tuesday 11 November 2008: A trip up to Crewe after work for 57308 on 5Z68 Holyhead to Crewe Arriva driver training, 47805 on 0Z47 Tyseley to Crewe CS, 66422 and 37611 on light engine movement, 37218 and 37605 on 3J96 Crewe to Crewe via Holyhead RHTT and finally stored ex Fertis 56's 56031, 078, 038 and 065, also 950001 and a SWT livery 158

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]]> Tue Nov 11 2008 43303 and 43285 on 1225 Man Pic to Penzance at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1604400.html 43303 in XC livery powers the 1225 Man Pic to Penzance XC service at Stafford Saturday 1 November 2008: 43303 in XC livery powers the 1225 Man Pic to Penzance XC service at Stafford

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]]> Sat Nov 1 2008 37038 on 5Z37 Wembley to Crewe ecs at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1603471.html 37038 at Stafford hauling DRS mk3 ecs from Wembley to Crewe as 5Z37 Thursday 30 October 2008: 37038 at Stafford hauling DRS mk3 ecs from Wembley to Crewe as 5Z37

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]]> Thu Oct 30 2008 Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Diesal Gala http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1601438.html A splendid day at the GWR diesal gala, my friends and I got a linepass to photograph along the 9 mile line the many superb locos that were in operation Sunday 26 October 2008: A splendid day at the GWR diesal gala, my friends and I got a linepass to photograph along the 9 mile line the many superb locos that were in operation

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]]> Sun Oct 26 2008 47853 and 47839 top and tail 1Z95 Carlisle to Tame Bridge Parkway at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1601432.html Managed to get this great night shot at Stafford when on my break, thanks to all at work for allowing me to do this Saturday 25 October 2008: Managed to get this great night shot at Stafford when on my break, thanks to all at work for allowing me to do this

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]]> Sat Oct 25 2008 47839 and 47853 top and tail 1Z47 Tame Bridge Parkway to Carlisle at Stone http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1600660.html Another early start this time to my local station, very unfortunate as 47839 went past the signal and overhung the platform whilst 47853 overhung at the rear so no chance for a photograph Saturday 25 October 2008: Another early start this time to my local station, very unfortunate as 47839 went past the signal and overhung the platform whilst 47853 overhung at the rear so no chance for a photograph

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]]> Sat Oct 25 2008 Stoke-On-Trent and Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1598421.html 323225 on a 'special excursion' at Stoke, 66417 hauling 66413 and 66430 on 0Z66 Crewe GB-Carlisle Kingmoor and the best highlight 37423 hauling 3J96 RHTT at Crewe Monday 20 October 2008: 323225 on a 'special excursion' at Stoke, 66417 hauling 66413 and 66430 on 0Z66 Crewe GB-Carlisle Kingmoor and the best highlight 37423 hauling 3J96 RHTT at Crewe

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]]> Mon Oct 20 2008 Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1597787.html An interesting Sunday in the cold at Crewe with 57 drags between Crewe and Liverpool, 57601 and stored coach 53313 on 0Z50 Crewe to Carnforth minus 50's, 323207 on ecs move, 82305 and 67012 on diverted WMSR service and 90029 and 90019 on a Crewe IEMD to Wembley move Sunday 19 October 2008: An interesting Sunday in the cold at Crewe with 57 drags between Crewe and Liverpool, 57601 and stored coach 53313 on 0Z50 Crewe to Carnforth minus 50's, 323207 on ecs move, 82305 and 67012 on diverted WMSR service and 90029 and 90019 on a Crewe IEMD to Wembley move

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]]> Sun Oct 19 2008 Crewe, East Lancs Railway and Wigan Wallgate http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1597393.html An early trip to Crewe for D444 and 50049 on 1Z49 Manchester Pic to Minehead photographed at 6.53am and also 47839 and 47815 on 1Z57 Codsall to Glasgow Central captured shortly after, I then ventured to the East Lancs Railway where a superb diesal gala was taking place with many great locos in operation, the day was finsihed off with bashing a few lines in Manchester as far as Wigan Wallgate Saturday 18 October 2008: An early trip to Crewe for D444 and 50049 on 1Z49 Manchester Pic to Minehead photographed at 6.53am and also 47839 and 47815 on 1Z57 Codsall to Glasgow Central captured shortly after, I then ventured to the East Lancs Railway where a superb diesal gala was taking place with many great locos in operation, the day was finsihed off with bashing a few lines in Manchester as far as Wigan Wallgate

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]]> Sat Oct 18 2008 31601 and dbso 9701 at Acton Gate on 5Z31 Derby to Derby via Leicester and Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1595414.html A short trip to Acton Gate, Staffordshire for 5Z31 with 31601 and dbso 9701 which reversed at Stafford hence giving me the opportunity of 2 shots however it was pouring with rain Tuesday 14 October 2008: A short trip to Acton Gate, Staffordshire for 5Z31 with 31601 and dbso 9701 which reversed at Stafford hence giving me the opportunity of 2 shots however it was pouring with rain

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]]> Tue Oct 14 2008 Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Arpley and Warrington Bank Quay http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1594994.html Worked the morning shift which gave me the opportunity to go out and about starting with 9701 and 31601 on 1Z31 at Stafford, then moved onto Crewe to get foreign liveried 87's at Crewe LNWR and finished off at Warrington with a look at Arpley yard Monday 13 October 2008: Worked the morning shift which gave me the opportunity to go out and about starting with 9701 and 31601 on 1Z31 at Stafford, then moved onto Crewe to get foreign liveried 87's at Crewe LNWR and finished off at Warrington with a look at Arpley yard

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]]> Mon Oct 13 2008 Lancaster and Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1591741.html A few shots on the way home after visiting my girlfriend in Lancaster, highlight was the NMT at Crewe in full sun Tuesday 7 October 2008: A few shots on the way home after visiting my girlfriend in Lancaster, highlight was the NMT at Crewe in full sun

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]]> Tue Oct 7 2008 Churnet Valley Railway and Foxfield Railway http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1590281.html 37075 and jinty 47279 at the CVR, a few shunters randomly located at a garden centre near Cheadle and some industrial steam at the Foxfield Railway Sunday 5 October 2008: 37075 and jinty 47279 at the CVR, a few shunters randomly located at a garden centre near Cheadle and some industrial steam at the Foxfield Railway

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]]> Sun Oct 5 2008 London http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1589306.html A jolly day out in the dull to London visiting Herne Hill for 1Q14 with 37059 and 37609, Hendon for 60059 but was in wrong position for a photo and then back to St.Pancras and Kings Cross before returning home Friday 3 October 2008: A jolly day out in the dull to London visiting Herne Hill for 1Q14 with 37059 and 37609, Hendon for 60059 but was in wrong position for a photo and then back to St.Pancras and Kings Cross before returning home

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]]> Fri Oct 3 2008 82301 and 67013 at Stafford on driver training http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1587644.html 82301 and 67013 top and tail a cargo D mk3 at Stafford whilst on driver training Tuesday 30 September 2008: 82301 and 67013 top and tail a cargo D mk3 at Stafford whilst on driver training

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]]> Tue Sep 30 2008 Swindon and Cricklade Railway and Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1586291.html A trip down to the small Swindon and Cricklade Railway with Simon and Percy to spend a day with their resident 73 e6003 which was the star at the diesal gala before overhaul followed up with a trip to the Gloucs and Warks Railway which produced 37215 on passenger duties Sunday 28 September 2008: A trip down to the small Swindon and Cricklade Railway with Simon and Percy to spend a day with their resident 73 e6003 which was the star at the diesal gala before overhaul followed up with a trip to the Gloucs and Warks Railway which produced 37215 on passenger duties

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]]> Sun Sep 28 2008 67028 and 67002 on 1Z70 Stoke to Euston Footex at Stone http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1586287.html 67028 and 67002 top and tail ex Virgin mk2 stock on Chelsea footex from Stoke-On-Trent to Euston at Stone in beautiful evening sun Saturday 27 September 2008: 67028 and 67002 top and tail ex Virgin mk2 stock on Chelsea footex from Stoke-On-Trent to Euston at Stone in beautiful evening sun

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 Derby, Matlock and Peak Rail http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1585456.html A trip out to the Peak Rail to view D9016 in its last weekend in service before potential scrap, also new livery 222's at Derby Saturday 27 September 2008: A trip out to the Peak Rail to view D9016 in its last weekend in service before potential scrap, also new livery 222's at Derby

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 67017 and 67015 on 1Z22 Stockport to Bath Spa Northern Belle at Stone http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1585272.html An early bird trip to Stone in the cold and fog to photograph EWS 67017 and Wrexham Shropshire 67015 on 1Z22 Stockport to Bath Spa Northern Belle Saturday 27 September 2008: An early bird trip to Stone in the cold and fog to photograph EWS 67017 and Wrexham Shropshire 67015 on 1Z22 Stockport to Bath Spa Northern Belle

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 57301 on Cargo D ecs stock at Stafford and 82301 and 67015 on driver training at Heamies Farm http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1584154.html 57301 passes Stafford hauling a rake of mk3 and mk2 cargo D carriages followed with a trip to Heamies Farm to capture 82301 and 67015 on driver training Wednesday 24 September 2008: 57301 passes Stafford hauling a rake of mk3 and mk2 cargo D carriages followed with a trip to Heamies Farm to capture 82301 and 67015 on driver training

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]]> Wed Sep 24 2008 40145 on 1Z40 Tame Bridge Parkway to Kingswear and 1Z41 return http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1582692.html I was steward throughout this tour for Pathfinder Tours onboard The Torbay Whistler 1Z40 and 1Z41 return from Tame Bridge Parkway to Kingswear with 40145, also took a coach trip to the South Devon Railway Saturday 20 September 2008: I was steward throughout this tour for Pathfinder Tours onboard The Torbay Whistler 1Z40 and 1Z41 return from Tame Bridge Parkway to Kingswear with 40145, also took a coach trip to the South Devon Railway

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]]> Sat Sep 20 2008 59005 and 59104 on 1Z59 'Chester Explorer' Cranmore to Crewe at Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1578029.html A trip up to Crewe with my grandad to photograph new livery 59005 and 59104 on Pathfinder Tours 1Z59 'Chester Explorer' in full sun, also a few 57's on Crewe to Liverpool drags Saturday 13 September 2008: A trip up to Crewe with my grandad to photograph new livery 59005 and 59104 on Pathfinder Tours 1Z59 'Chester Explorer' in full sun, also a few 57's on Crewe to Liverpool drags

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]]> Sat Sep 13 2008 47853 on 0Z47 at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1576122.html 47853 stands in the disused mail platform at Stafford whilst hauling 0Z47 Crewe to Crewe via Northampton and Stafford Tuesday 9 September 2008: 47853 stands in the disused mail platform at Stafford whilst hauling 0Z47 Crewe to Crewe via Northampton and Stafford

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]]> Tue Sep 9 2008 Liverpool http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1570608.html A trip to Liverpool to take mum shopping for her birthday resulted in an opportunity for photographing trains and locations not featured before, stations include New Brighton, Hamilton Square, Hooton, Liverpool Central and Southport Saturday 30 August 2008: A trip to Liverpool to take mum shopping for her birthday resulted in an opportunity for photographing trains and locations not featured before, stations include New Brighton, Hamilton Square, Hooton, Liverpool Central and Southport

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2008 37417, 37422 and 92002 on 1Z30 Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meads at Carlisle and Crewe http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1568589.html I quickly went up to Carlisle on a Pendo after work to join the Pathfinder Tours trip, returning from Glasgow, I was a steward down to Stafford Monday 25 August 2008: I quickly went up to Carlisle on a Pendo after work to join the Pathfinder Tours trip, returning from Glasgow, I was a steward down to Stafford

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]]> Mon Aug 25 2008 Severn Valley Railway, Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1568588.html A jolly to the S.V.R and also 4965 on the Stratford Express at Snow Hill and Moor Street Sunday 24 August 2008: A jolly to the S.V.R and also 4965 on the Stratford Express at Snow Hill and Moor Street

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]]> Sun Aug 24 2008 33207 and 33025 on 1Z33 Crewe to Weymouth and 1Z34 return at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1566898.html Photted the 33's working 1Z33 Crewe to Weymouth Pathfinder Tours charter before I started work and then made my way to Barnt Green to join the 1Z34 return back to Stafford, many thanks to all involved with Pathfinder for allowing this to happen Saturday 23 August 2008: Photted the 33's working 1Z33 Crewe to Weymouth Pathfinder Tours charter before I started work and then made my way to Barnt Green to join the 1Z34 return back to Stafford, many thanks to all involved with Pathfinder for allowing this to happen

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]]> Sat Aug 23 2008 York, NRM, Shipley and Stoke-On-Trent http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1557280.html 48151 on Scarborough Spa Express at York with a line up of 47's and 57's, a look around the NRM, 20301 and 20305 with a saloon at Shipley (North Yorkshire) and finished off the day with a shot of a 158 at Stoke Wednesday 6 August 2008: 48151 on Scarborough Spa Express at York with a line up of 47's and 57's, a look around the NRM, 20301 and 20305 with a saloon at Shipley (North Yorkshire) and finished off the day with a shot of a 158 at Stoke

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]]> Wed Aug 6 2008 London http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1553321.html A jolly around London today visiting Clapham Jct, Marylebone and Stratford, a few 37's seen here and there Wednesday 30 July 2008: A jolly around London today visiting Clapham Jct, Marylebone and Stratford, a few 37's seen here and there

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]]> Wed Jul 30 2008 37423 and saloon 975025 'Caroline' at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1552726.html 37423 and saloon 975025 'Caroline' at Stafford after working a special from Liverpool Tuesday 29 July 2008: 37423 and saloon 975025 'Caroline' at Stafford after working a special from Liverpool

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]]> Tue Jul 29 2008 d1015 on 1Z52 Salisbury to Liverpool Lime Street and 1Z54 return http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1548912.html Again a steward for Pathfinder Tours joining this magnificent tour at Birmingham New Street and leaving the tour at Stafford on the return. d1015 for haulage throughout the day with 67028 shunting at Lime Street, also 67003 and 67026 were on a Past Time tour at Lime Street Monday 21 July 2008: Again a steward for Pathfinder Tours joining this magnificent tour at Birmingham New Street and leaving the tour at Stafford on the return. d1015 for haulage throughout the day with 67028 shunting at Lime Street, also 67003 and 67026 were on a Past Time tour at Lime Street

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]]> Mon Jul 21 2008 Stafford and Birmingham International http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1547543.html 47815 and 47805 on 1Z47 Lichfield Trent Valley, 43110 and 43238 on Man Pic to Newquay XC HST service at Stafford and 67028 and 67030 on 1Z65 Liverpool Lime Street to Euston at Birmingham International Saturday 19 July 2008: 47815 and 47805 on 1Z47 Lichfield Trent Valley, 43110 and 43238 on Man Pic to Newquay XC HST service at Stafford and 67028 and 67030 on 1Z65 Liverpool Lime Street to Euston at Birmingham International

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]]> Sat Jul 19 2008 Around the Midlands by car http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1546830.html A great day out with Wayland and Cookie, visited various locations around the Midlands by car as I was driving, highlights were 67's on northern belle, 6233 light engine, 47851 and 47787 on ecs, new XC HST livery 43301 with MML livery 43104 and a look at Toton Friday 18 July 2008: A great day out with Wayland and Cookie, visited various locations around the Midlands by car as I was driving, highlights were 67's on northern belle, 6233 light engine, 47851 and 47787 on ecs, new XC HST livery 43301 with MML livery 43104 and a look at Toton

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]]> Fri Jul 18 2008 55022 on 1Z55 Preston to Pwllheli at Heamies Farm http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1543171.html 55022 on Pathfinder Tours 1Z55 Preston to Pwllheli at Heamies Farm, also 57307 and 92010 Saturday 12 July 2008: 55022 on Pathfinder Tours 1Z55 Preston to Pwllheli at Heamies Farm, also 57307 and 92010

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]]> Sat Jul 12 2008 47245 and 57601 on 1Z47 Euston to Man Pic at Stone http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1540324.html 47245 and 57601 top and tail blue and grey cargo D stock at Stone working 1Z47 Euston to Man Pic Sunday 6 July 2008: 47245 and 57601 top and tail blue and grey cargo D stock at Stone working 1Z47 Euston to Man Pic

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]]> Sun Jul 6 2008 6201 on 5Z28 at Stafford http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1538988.html 6201 on 5Z28 Kidderminster SVR to Carnforth move, 66727 on GBRF driver training, 56302 on modal and other freight in 2 hour spell at Stafford Friday 4 July 2008: 6201 on 5Z28 Kidderminster SVR to Carnforth move, 66727 on GBRF driver training, 56302 on modal and other freight in 2 hour spell at Stafford

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]]> Fri Jul 4 2008 Deltic 55022 on 1Z55 Birmingham International to Penzance and 1Z56 return http://gallerybrad.fotopic.net/c1536271.html Steward with Pathfinder Tours from Stourbridge Junction on this superb day to Penzance with a coach tour to Lands End, had not travelled South West of Bristol before so new lines and locos were copped Saturday 28 June 2008: Steward with Pathfinder Tours from Stourbridge Junction on this superb day to Penzance with a coach tour to Lands End, had not travelled South West of Bristol before so new lines and locos were copped