Tony's Train Gallery http://tony4170.fotopic.net/ 122 rows en-gb 60 October 2009 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1776083.html ~ A Thumper and a Wizzo at Sonning ~ A blocked A329 and Tangmere ~ A GBRf 66 at Twyford ~ Wiltshire for the Wizzo and other stuff. ~ A 66/4 on an ECS ~ Tug 45 goes north. ~ Some dull shots. ~ Manor Farm in Cholsey before the clocks change. ~ A pair of ED's at Lyne ~ A 3 loco Stoneblower move Thursday 1 October 2009: ~ A Thumper and a Wizzo at Sonning ~ A blocked A329 and Tangmere ~ A GBRf 66 at Twyford ~ Wiltshire for the Wizzo and other stuff. ~ A 66/4 on an ECS ~ Tug 45 goes north. ~ Some dull shots. ~ Manor Farm in Cholsey before the clocks change. ~ A pair of ED's at Lyne ~ A 3 loco Stoneblower move

3rd Oct 09: The Thumper tour from Hastings to Worcester roars through the Sonning Cutting 3rd Oct 09: Western class 52 D1015 at Duffield Road while working back to Eastleigh from OOC 8th Oct 09: With the A329 jambed by a broken down van Juniper 458018 cruises through Amen Corner in Bracknell on it's way to Waterloo from Reading 8th Oct 09: 34067 heads he Cathedrals Express to Bristol from Victoria 13th Oct 09: In superb autmn light 66722 passes the old goods yard at Twyford while working 4L31 scrap sleepers from Taunton Fairwater Yard to Whitemoor CE Yard 14th Oct 09: 59001 in charge of 6M20 the Whatley to St Pancras stone just missing the sun as it climbs through Great Cheverell 14th Oct 09: The 11.55 from Exeter to Paddington (1A82) runs away from Fairwood Junction towards Westbury where it will make it's next stop. 14th Oct 09: 59101 with mainly new Nacco Hoppers in the consist draws away form Fairwood Junction and heads for Westbury. 6A13 runs from Whatley to West Drayton. 14th Oct 09: Arriva branded 150267 forms FGW working 2E23.The 13.10 Weymouth to Gloucester. Pictured here between Fairwood and Westbury 14th Oct 09: 59104 on the point of 7C77 fron Acton to Merehead runs between Westbury and Fairwood Junction. The distant white horse is 5 kilometres away from this spot. 14th Oct 09: 59204 with JNA boxes nears Fairwood Junction 14th Oct 09: 7V16 is the Fareham to Whatley empty boxes. 59103 does the honours as the train departs from Westbury 14th Oct 09: The 12.51 from Great Malvern to Weymouth (2O90) is formed of 150248. It is captured here departing from Westbury 14th Oct 09: 158958 forming 1F23 the 14.30 Cardiff to Portsmouth Harbour nears the summit of the sharp climb from Westbury to Upton Scudamore 14th Oct 09: 6Z52 was allocated Western Class 52 number D1015 to work the remaining Calcium Carbonate Tanks from Quidhampton to Burngullow for storage. Running slightly late it is captured here at Upton Scudamore 16th Oct 09: GBRf now use 2 of DRS's unwanted 66/4s, usually on infrastructure work. Today was different as 401 worked an ECS from Eastleigh to Willesden. Pictured here at Egham. 19th Oct 09: Making it's way back to Bescot from Eastleigh is 60045 'The Permanent Way Institution' on 6V27 the afternoon Departmental to Hinksey Yard. 66145 adds 127 tonnes of extra load. Pictured here at Silchester between Bramley and Mortimer. 20th Oct 09: My first picture of this year's Windhoff leaf busters in action. DR98916 & 98966 on the down fast nears Farnborough (Hants). 444012 races away working the 11.20 from Weymouth as 2L44, the 13.24 local from Basingstoke to Waterloo, is on the Up Slow 21st Oct 09: Trundling across Addlestone Moor in Chertsey is 66559 with 4M58 from Eastleigh to Crewe. Bits of the front numbers have pealed off making it look rather tatty. 22nd Oct 09: After a heavy storm 66530 passes the bridge at Manor Farm in Cholsey with 4O51 from Wentloog to Southampton 22nd Oct 09: 66505 on the point of 4O54 from Leeds from the bridge at Manor Farm in Cholsey. Note a low level power line has been cloned from this view. 22nd Oct 09: No load today for 6V38 headed by 66125, the MoD working from Marchwood to Didcot as it nears the bridge at Manor Farm in Cholsey 22nd Oct 09: 60063 plods West with 6B33 the returning Murco oil empties from Theale to Robeston. Seen here at Manor Farm in Cholsey 22nd Oct 09: 66025 on the point of 4O21 from Burton on Trent to Southampton on the Up Relief near Cholsey 22nd Oct 09: A pleasant surprise was 66585 working 6Z21 from Cardiff Pengam to Reading West Junction Yard. Manor Farm Cholsey 22nd Oct 09: The Eastleigh to Hinksey Departmental is powered by 66159. 60051 had started from Bescot and was due to work to Eastleigh and return. However it failed at Didcot so 66159, normally used on RHTT duties, took over. 22nd Oct 09: On the last Thursday before the clocks change, thus making it almost impossible to picture this working, a mixed pair are turned out on 6Z48. The Burton to Dollands Moor empty steeel carriers at Manor Farm in Cholsey. The locos are 47805 'Talisman' & 47769 'Resolve'. 23rd Oct 09: 26th Oct 09: Todays move of Stoneblower D80207 was entrusted to 3 Eds, 73212, 73208 & 73204. 6U27 was from Ashford to Alton. The ensemble are captured running though Addlestone Station 26th Oct 09: Stoneblower DR80207 was being moved from Ashford to Alton by 73212, 73208 & 73204. 6U27 is pictured here running though Addlestone

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]]> Thu Oct 1 2009 September 2009 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1767866.html ~ Silver cement and my last to fot 66/7. ~ The last Javelin move. ~ A 59/2 rail tour at Winchfield ~ The Riviera powered Colas Steel. ~ Thingley Junction. ~ Blue Duffs on the Colas again. ~ Skip 8 on a VSOE on the Up Fast ~ An hour at Westbury Lane ~ Clag at Lower Basildon in the sun ~ 4 sunny 59s ~ 2 x 37s on Tour. ~ Thumper 1125 at the Mid Hants Tuesday 1 September 2009: ~ Silver cement and my last to fot 66/7. ~ The last Javelin move. ~ A 59/2 rail tour at Winchfield ~ The Riviera powered Colas Steel. ~ Thingley Junction. ~ Blue Duffs on the Colas again. ~ Skip 8 on a VSOE on the Up Fast ~ An hour at Westbury Lane ~ Clag at Lower Basildon in the sun ~ 4 sunny 59s ~ 2 x 37s on Tour. ~ Thumper 1125 at the Mid Hants

3rd Sep 09: 66614 starts the long run North with the empty Cement tanks to Earles in the Hope Valley from Theale. Captured here passing through Ruscombe. 3rd Sep 09: Just missing the light are 67003 and A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado on their way to East Anglia for tomorrow's private charter from Harwich to Liverpool Street 3rd Sep 09: 66728 hurries up the Main Line through Shottesbrooke with 2 Barrier Coaches being moved from Laira to Old Oak Common. 4th Sep 09: 66248 & 66177 emerge from the shadows at Virginia Water. They were moving to Eastleigh for use on engineering trains in the morning 4th Sep 09: 66097 is the power for 7X95, the last Javelin move. The crew are waving to the driver of passing 66248, just visible on the left. This shot would have been better if all the platform lights been working! 4th Sep 09: 395029 moves into the darkness. 5tg Sep 09: 66177 runs through Winchfield with JNA empty ballast boxes. 6N04 is from Eastleigh to Worting via a run round at Woking 5th Sep 09: 59203 powers through Winchfield working 1Z92 from Hook to Dollands Moor. The tour will then head to Harwich before returning to Hook 8th Sep 09: The 14.42 (2C46)from Reading to Waterloo nears Bracknell 10th Sep 09: 4M66 the Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal with 66103 on the point climbs away from Goring and past Spring Farm 10th Sep 09: 4O54 the 06.13 from Leeds to Southampton at Spring Farm nr Goring. 66567 leads with 66956 DIT 10th Sep 09: Newly re-instated 60073 powers 6B33 Empty oil tanks from Theale to Robeston past Spring Farm 10th Sep 09: In glorious light 66075 is tasked with 4O21 Intermodal from Burton on Trent to Southampton. Running here past Spring Farm 10th Sep 09: 4M68 is the 14.55 Southampton to Birch Coppice. 66539 is doing the honours . 10th Sep 09: Running on Tuesday and Thursdays only 6X58 works between Southampton and Bescot yard carrying Cars for Ford. 66117 is at Lower Basildon. 10th Sep 09: Running on time is the Didcot to Carlisle MoD stores service (6M65) today in the hands of 66065. Captured here at Lower Basildon 10th Sep 09: In charge of the Colas service 6Z48 from Burton to Dollands Moor are Riviera Trains 47848+839. 848 suffered a problem at Didcot and is here running 90 minutes late through Lower Basildon being pushed by 47839 12th Sep 09: Thingley Junction engineers yard 12th Sep 09: 43148 leads on the 10.00 from Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads, Thingley Junction 12th Sep 09: Approaching from the west is 43024 with a Bristol Temple Meads to Paddington Service. It is hard to imagine that 65 years ago that to the right there were 4 loops and a fan if sidings used by the Air Ministry and a double junction sweeping in from the left. All were taken out of use in 1949. 13th Sep 09: Built in 1937 by Peckett in Bristol for use in the docks 0-6-0ST 'Henbury' now gives rides, on some summer weekends, along the dock side of the Floating Harbour 17th Sep 09: Even on a very dull afternoon a pair of blue duffs working a freight are worth a picture. The Burton on Trent to Dollands Moor empty steel carriers service (6Z48) is again in the hands of locos hired in from Riviera Trains. 47805 & 47839 are captured here, running slightly ahead of time, passing through Twyford. 21st Sep 09: Today's VSOE started at 10.14 from Hove and ran to Victoria. With a 75 mph speed limit I was surprised when it ran up the fast line! Seen here at Curzon Bridge in Pirbright 21st Sep 09: 1L38 the 11.45 from Salisbury to Waterloo formed of 159018 rounds the corner at Curzon Bridge at Pirbright 21st Sep 09: The 10.20 from Weymouth, 1L56, formed of 444039 races round the curve at Curzon Bridge 22nd Sep 09: 66579 with 4O51 from Wentloog to Southampton runs through Purley on Thames 22nd Sep 09: 14 seconds later and with 66579 in the distance tug 35 is working 6B33 the empty Murco oil tanks from Theale to Robeston. Captured here on the main line through Purley on Thames 22nd Sep 09: 4O54 from Leeds powered by 66956 at Purley on Thames 22nd Sep 09: 4M66 runs from Southampton to Birch Coppice. 66103 departed at 11.15 and is caught passing Westbury Lane in Purley on Thames. 22nd Sep 09: Water Canon/Leaf buster led by DR98916 at Westbury Ln. I have no idea of the number of the rear unit as by the time it was close enough to see the view was blocked by a Turbo !! My thanks to John Skipsey for the info that the rear unit is DR98966 24th Sep 09: 66025 works 6V38 MoD stores from Marchwood to Didcot though Lower Basiildon 24th Sep 09: The service to return the Murco Oil empties from Theale to Robeston is 6B33. Today powered by 60035, captured at Lower Basildon 24th Sep 09: 66125 and 4O21 the 11.10 Burton on Trent to Southampton Intermodal nears Lower Basildon 24th Sep 09: Raising a mini dust cloud at Lower basildon is 66184 and 6V27 returning Departmental from Eastleigh to Hinksey 24th Sep 09: 47805 & 47839 from Riviera Trains again work 6Z48 from Burton on Trent to Dollands Moor on behalf of Colas. They were following the local Turbo and the driver gave them an armfull as they neared the bridge at Lower Basildon much to the delight of the gallery. 24th Sep 09: The Green Team, AKA Freightliner, in action. 66587 at the helm of 4M68 from Southampton to Birch Coppice at Lower Basildon 25th Sep 09: 59204 and 6M20 from Whatley to St Pancrass at Breadcroft Lane 25th Sep 09: 59205 in charge of 7C77 from Acton to Merehead empties rumble away from Maidenhead. 25th Sep 09: With 4000 tonnes on the hook 59206 trundles quietly up the Relief towards Acton. Seen here from the bridge at Breadcroft Lane in Maidenhead 25th Sep 09: Today's 7V18-Hither Green to Whatley at Breadcroft Ln is in the hands of 59103 26th Sep 09: 165102 forming the 08.37 from Oxford to Paddington (2P36) catches the light as it moves away from Westbury Lane in Purley and makes for it's next stop at Tilehurst 26th Sep 09: Spitfire Railtours used 37516 & 37706 to power their tour from Crewe to Swanage. Pictured here running on the Up Main through Purley on Thames. 27th Sep 09: The overhaul hs started. With the various panels numbered the strip down of BR Standard 2-6-o 76017 started yesterday. 27th Sep 09: Ropley Yard 27th Sep 09: 34007 'Wadebridge' and the 10.50 from Alton arrives at Ropley 27th Sep 09: 1125 arrives at Medsted and Four Marks 27th Sep 09: Hampshire Idyll 27th Sep 09: Trundling down the 1 in 60 through North Street is Thumper 1125

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]]> Tue Sep 1 2009 August 2009 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1748736.html ~ 2 EDs to the seaside. ~ 3 dull ones at Pirbright. ~ A Thunderbird stock move for GBRf. ~ Ollie again and the Colas substitute. ~ Twyford evening & Tangmere attacks the 1 in 100 through Chilworth. ~ A Thunderbird with no Plan B. ~ Ollie twice. ~ Stanstead Express and another Tunderbird in the dull. ~ The Sevington runs again! ~ The Holybourne Tanks. ~ 2 Tactors and some Sheds. ~ Tangmere leaving Ascot. ~ A Tugged Departmental. ~ A Ruggex and Didcot for a Tornado. Saturday 1 August 2009: ~ 2 EDs to the seaside. ~ 3 dull ones at Pirbright. ~ A Thunderbird stock move for GBRf. ~ Ollie again and the Colas substitute. ~ Twyford evening & Tangmere attacks the 1 in 100 through Chilworth. ~ A Thunderbird with no Plan B. ~ Ollie twice. ~ Stanstead Express and another Tunderbird in the dull. ~ The Sevington runs again! ~ The Holybourne Tanks. ~ 2 Tactors and some Sheds. ~ Tangmere leaving Ascot. ~ A Tugged Departmental. ~ A Ruggex and Didcot for a Tornado.

1st Aug 09: Heading to Weymouth from Waterloo 1Z92 is powered by the GBRf pairing of 73141 and 73204. As the rain falls the duo are captured leaving Bracknell from the foot bridge at Amen Corner 3rd Aug 09: 66573 is tasked with 4M58 from Southampton to Basford Hall at Crewe. Freightliners East of Basingstoke on the South Western Line are now down to only a couple a day. 3rd Aug 09: 444003 forms the 12.35 From Waterloo to Weymouth (1W25). Captured here rounding the curve through Pirbright 3rd Aug 09: 31106 heads an Ultrasonic Test Unit from Eastleigh to Selhurst. 4Q10 is seen here at Pirbright. My thanks to Jo Coultas for correcting my original caption. 3rd Aug 09: 66039-6M44-Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise at Pirbright 4th Aug 09: 5O21 was a GBRf move of 321429 & 407 from Willesden to Eastleigh with hired in Virgin Thunderbird 57302 being the chosen power. Captured here leaving Virginia Water and with the planned shot snookered by a very slow moving Desiro 450548 6th Aug 09: BR Standard 4-6-2, 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' leaves Virginia Water on the 10.12 Cathedrals Express from Waterloo to Bristol Temple Meads 6th Aug 09: Hired in from DRS 47501 'Craftsman' is standing in for a Colas loco on 6Z48 from Burton to Dollands Moor. Seen here in foul weather at Lower Basildon 7th Aug 09: 165128 sits in te bay at Twyford ready to depart to Henley as a service from Oxford runs into Platform 4 7th Aug 09: 7V64 from Bow to Merehead in the hands of 59102 on the Down Relief through Twyford. The new and ugly footbridge is taking shape. 7th Aug 09: This rough looking bit if track is used regularly by passenger carrying services. 7th Aug 09: 43078 stops on the Down Main at Twyford with the 17.06, 1C90, from Paddington to Westbury 7th Aug 09: The Didcot to Carlisle Enterprise service, 6M59, charges through Twyford powered by 66136 8th Aug 09: 1P29 is the 11.00 from Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour. 450042 is pictured climbing up through Worplesdon 8th Aug 09: Dropping down into Worplesdon is 450123 on it's way with the 10.24 from Portsmouth Harbour to Waterloo 8th Aug 09: 166220 charges through Chilworth while working 1O72 the 12.34 from Reading to Gatwick 8th Aug 09: The Surrey Downsman circular tour from Victoria is headed by 34067 Tangmere. Captured here really going for it through Chilworth on the 1 in 100 climb up to Gomshall from the water stop at Shalford 11th Aug 09: 66569 works 4M58 to Crewe from Southampton through Winchfield 11th Aug 09: 66192 brings container flats back from Woking to Southampton. The containers had been removed by road as they were out of gauge for this route 11th Aug 09: South West Trains 159106 rockets through Winchfield with 1L38 the 11.45 from Salisbury to Waterloo 11th Aug 09: The 11.42 Waterloo to Basingstoke is about to leave Winchfield as 444033 scoots past with a Poole to Waterloo slow. 11th Aug 09: If Plan A requires full sun and for it to be on the fast a Plan B is essential. I didn't have one!. In full dull Virgin Thunderbird 57310 13th Aug 09: The 10.34 from Redhill to Reading (2V58) climbs away from Sandhurst towards Crowthorne 13th Aug 09: The Cathedrals Express from Victoria to Oxford via Redhill (1Z88) powered by 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' climbs away from Sandhurst towards Crowthorne. 13th Aug 09: In very soft evening light 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' chugs gently away from Wokingham on the return leg of the Cathedrals Express from Oxford to Victoria. 15th Aug 09: The 10.40 from Liverpool Street to Stanstead Airport enters Bishops Stortford. 1B48 is formed of 317729 . 15th Aug 09: Bound for Stratford from Stanstead 317886 and 2B13 depart from Bishops Stortford 15th Aug 09: In a welcome patch of sun 317506 starts away from Bishops Stortford. 2H25 is the 10.48 from Cambridge to Liverpool Street 15th Aug 09: 317714 arrives at Bishops Stortford forming 2B14 from Stratford to Stanstead 15th Aug 09: The 11.30 from Stanstead (1B47) calls at Bishops Stortford on it's way to Liverpool Street 18th Aug 09: 159011 cruises through Pirbright with a service to Waterloo from Yeovil Junction 18th Aug 09: My intended target 66577 on 4M58 to Basford Hall can just be seen in the distance. By the time is was close enough to photgraph the sun had long since departed 18th Aug 09: The 3rd pair of 321s numbers 321419 & 420 are being taken for storage at Eastleigh now that the lease has expired. 57311 works 5O21 from Bletchley through Pirbright. Hopefully I shall capture the last pair in the sun !! 19th Aug 09: Freight through Bracknell is confined to the Sevington to Merehead empties and this runs only very, very occasionally. Today on a glorious day 59202 trundles west away from Bracknell with 6V67. It may run again tomorrow but more likely in about 3 months time. 24th Aug 09: The Fawley to Holybourne tanks run through Badshot Lea behind 66178 25th Aug 09: 66221 westbound at Shottesbrooke with 6C76 Hayes to Whatley. My thanks to The happy Hippy for working information 25th Aug 09: In sparkling condidtion 66955 runs through Tilehurst with 4O27 from Ditton to Southampton 25th Aug 09: Moving as 0Z25 from Crewe to Eastleigh is newley repainted 37688 'Kingmoor TMD' seen here in Tilehurst 25th Aug 09: 6V27 Departmental from Eastleigh to Hinksey headed by 66111 has 67025 DIT in the load. Pictured at Lower Basildon 25th Aug 09: 37229 27th Aug 09: The 09.25 from Reading to Waterloo (2C92) nears Ascot 27th Aug 09: Making a perfect exit from Ascot is 34067 Tangmere with the day's Cathex to Stratford upon Avon. The noise was awsome as the locomotive bit into the 1 in 120 up grade. 28th Aug 09: Unusual power for 6O26 the morning departmental service from Hinksey Yard to Eastleigh is 60039. Captured here passing through the cutting west of Pangbourne. 29th Aug 09: 37706 trundles west through Shottesbrook working 5Z37 from Southall to Tyseley. 29th Aug 09: 67008 with 67001 on the tail brings Warrington supporters to Euston for the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final. 5Z69 is seen here running on time up the Relief line through Shottesbrooke between Twyford and Maidenhead. 29th Aug 09: 67001 with 67008 leading brings Warrington supporters to Euston for the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final. 5Z69 is seen here running on time up the Relief line through Shottesbrooke between Twyford and Maidehead. They went home very happy! 29th Aug 09: Newly repainted 3650 sits on the coal road 29th Aug 09: Number 22 on the Didcot Branch Line 29th Aug 09: 60163 Tornado was also giving footplate rides 29th Aug 09: Only a short train but it gave a lot of people much pleasure

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]]> Sat Aug 1 2009 Track relaying at Camberley http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1745007.html A couple of visits to the Frimley Road Bridge in Camberley to view progress. Sunday 23 August 2009: A couple of visits to the Frimley Road Bridge in Camberley to view progress.

23rd Aug 09: 66145 with 6N46 from Hoo Junction waits to enter the posession at Camberley 23rd Aug 09: Sitting in the shade is 66178 with the new sleepers train 23rd Aug 09: An engineer uses the Remoteley controlled ballast compactor. At this point it is being turned to run away from the camera 23rd Aug 09: A batch of 7 new sleepers are removed from he train. 23rd Aug 09: Now correctly spaced out they are placed into position. 23rd Aug 09: The train has moved up as steady progress is made 23rd Aug 09: Another batch are set down. 23rd Aug 09: Waiting to depart at the rear of the Sainsbury Supermarket in Watchmoor Park is 66180 23rd Aug 09: Sounding like a Grand Prix car a Ro-Rail grab approaches from the East 23rd Aug 09: The driver of 66180 gets some instructions perhaps. 23RD Aug 09: As the sun sinks in the west ballasting of the new works starts 23RD Aug 09: 8 1/2 hrs after sleeper laying started Tamper DR73928 starts it's work.

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]]> Sun Aug 23 2009 Elford & Tamworth http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1743720.html A Boys Day Out is planned well in advance so on the day you take a chance on the weather. The start in crud weather was Elford then a move to Willow Bottom Lane in Portway a mile or so to the South. Next to Grendon and then to Tamworth and much better light. Thursday 20 August 2009: A Boys Day Out is planned well in advance so on the day you take a chance on the weather. The start in crud weather was Elford then a move to Willow Bottom Lane in Portway a mile or so to the South. Next to Grendon and then to Tamworth and much better light.

20th Aug 09: Fastline's 66301 charges through Elford with 6Z14 'Q' service from Immingham to Ironbridge Power Station. 20th Aug 09: 66546 plods along the loop with coal empties from Drax to Daw Mill at Elford 20th Aug 09: 56312 heads south through Elford while working 6Z57, 07.00 Steel Carriers from Boston to Washwood Heath. 20th Aug 09: Running a few minutes late is 170108 working 1V07 from Nottingham to Cardiff. Seen here passing Elford Loop 20th Aug 09: 6E69 Southampton to Wakefield Europort in the hands of 66201 runs north through Elford 20th Aug 09: The Kingsbury to Humber empty oil tanks, 6E54, being hauled by 66616 north through Portway (Willow Bottom Lane) 20th Aug 09: 170115 south bound at Portway 20th Aug 09: The TThO 6E11 09.28 Rugby to Immingham empty boxes catches some weak sunlight as it hurries though Portway 20th Aug 09: The 06.32 from Dundee to Plymouth,1V54, formed with 43884 on the front runs through Portway and will shortly make it's Tamworth High Level stop. 20th Aug 09: Colas's 47739 charges through Portway with 6Z48 steel emptied from Burton to Dollands Moor. Set up for a wide angle shot the Voyager was the last thing that I wanted to see. 20th Aug 09: Racing north through Grendon is 390027 working 1D87 from Euston to Chester 20th Aug 09: Fortunately routed up the fast line through Grendon is 90042 and 4M54 from Tilbury to Basford Hall. 20th Aug 09: 390040 hurtles through Tamworth working 1H32 the 13.00 from Euston to Manchester Piccadilly 20th Aug 09: 66588 is about to pass under the High Level line at Tamworth 20th Aug 09: Freightliner 86638 & 639 power the 14.03, 4L92, from Ditton to Felixstow through Tamworth 20th Aug 09: Freightliner 86639 & 638 work 4L92 from Ditton to Felixstow through Tamworth 20th Aug 09: 390051 races south through Tamworth LL 20th Aug 09: 86501 powers 4M88 from Felixstow to Crewe through Tamworth Low Level 20th Aug 09: Ex South West Trains 170397 forms 1M98 from Cardiff to Nottingham. Standing here in Tamworth High Level station next to all the gathered rail enthuasiasts. 20th Aug 09: The Hull to Rugeley Power Station coal with 66551 on the point runs down hill though Tamworth High Level 20th Aug 09: The NMT approaches Tamworth High Level on it's way to Paddington from Derby Etches Park 20th Aug 09: The 13.06 from Edinburgh is provided by 220009. Captured here cruising through Tamworth High Level 20th Aug 09: Cross Country's 43303 hurries South through Elford 20th Aug 09: Doug Johnson & Chris Nevard in deap discussion 20th Aug 09: Richard Lewis looking contented at Elford 20th Aug 09: Chris Nevard at Elford 20th Aug 09: 66173 has 4O21 Burton on Trent to Southampton on the hook. Seen here just south of Elford 20th Aug 09: Waiting for something to happen ! Cris Perkins, Ian Chancelor, Doug Johnson, Chris Nevard & Richard Lewis 20th Aug 09: 350103 working 1U39 from Euston to Crewe calls at Tamworth 20th Aug 09: 66576 Cruises through Tamworth with 4M61 from Southampton to Trafford Park 20th Aug 09: 350104 pauses at Tamworth Low Level. 1U38 departed from Crewe at 15.33 and will make 6 more stope before arriving at Euston at 18.49 20th Aug 09: 1S55 runs from Plymouth to Edinburgh. 43207 is captured entering Tamworth High Level

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]]> Thu Aug 20 2009 July 2009 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1734438.html ~ Colas with 20 on & the Carlisle. ~ 2 kettle moves and a new spot. ~ Tangmere at Fleet. ~ Thunderbird Beds and Tangmere again. ~ Western Champion to the seaside. ~ Oliver Cromwell again. ~ Hogwarts Castle. ~ A 56 in a lorry park. ~ Old Basing for a couple of 37s. ~ Lower Basildon in Rain and Shine ~ Ex DRS shed on the South Western. ~ Tug 19 at Westerleigh. ~ A Red 57 and a Saloon. ~ Gypsum and bits at the end of the month. ~ Hungerford stone. Wednesday 1 July 2009: ~ Colas with 20 on & the Carlisle. ~ 2 kettle moves and a new spot. ~ Tangmere at Fleet. ~ Thunderbird Beds and Tangmere again. ~ Western Champion to the seaside. ~ Oliver Cromwell again. ~ Hogwarts Castle. ~ A 56 in a lorry park. ~ Old Basing for a couple of 37s. ~ Lower Basildon in Rain and Shine ~ Ex DRS shed on the South Western. ~ Tug 19 at Westerleigh. ~ A Red 57 and a Saloon. ~ Gypsum and bits at the end of the month. ~ Hungerford stone.

2nd Jul 09: 2 Colas 47s numbers 47727 & 47749 bring 6Z48 from Burton to Dollands Moor through Ruscombe 2nd Jul 09: 66116 trots past Southbury Lane in Ruscombe while working 6M65 the Didcot to Carlisle Enterprise service. This comprises mainly of traffic for the MoD 3rd Jul 09: Working 5Z53 from Alton to Southall, 60019 with the extra Water Tender stands at Virginia Water. Bittern will work 'The White Rose' from Kings Cross to York on Saturday 4th July. 3rd Jul 09: Working 5Z53 from Alton to Southall, 60019 with the extra Water Tender stands at Virginia Water. Bittern will work 'The White Rose' from Kings Cross to York on Saturday 4th July. 3rd Jul 09: A spot new to me is a foot bridge on a path between Pitlands Farm and Waltham St Lawrence. 59202 heads 6M20 from Whatley to St Pancras. 3rd Jul 09: 6233 Duchess of Sutherland working 5Z30 back to Butterley from Ilford 3rd Jul 09: 59005 Kenneth J Painter trundles 7C77 back to Merehead from Acton 5th Jul 09: 159018 forms 1L24 the 07.32 from Yeovil Junction to Waterloo and is seen here racing through Fleet 5th Jul 09: 34067'Tangmere' races through Fleet while working 1Z92 from Waterloo to Exeter 9th Jul 09: At 04.57 Virgin Thunderbird 57310 hurries through Shottesbrooke with 1A40 the FGW Sleeper train from Penzance to Paddington. 9th Jul 09: The Cathedrals Express carries the 'Sunny South Special' headboard as 1Z92 runs from Clapham Junction to Weymouth. Seen here at Cox's Lock in Addlestone. 10th Jul 09: 59202 in charge of 6M20 from Whatley to West Drayton on the Up Main in the Sonning Cutting nears the Butts Hill Road bridge. The service will switch to the Relief Line at the Twyford West crossover. 10th Jul 09: The Hayes to Moreton on Lugg (6B35) has a mixed consist of DBS2A and HOA hoppers. 66134 is captured running through the Sonning Cutting. 10th Jul 09: Four in the Frame in the Sonning Cutting 10th Jul 09: Class 52 D1015 Western Champion, on her old stamping ground the Great Western main line, runs through the Sonning Cutting 5Z52 was working from Eastleigh to Old Oak Common with the ECS for the GBRf staff outing to Minehead on Saturday morning. 11th Jul 09: In charge of the GB Railfreight staff jolly from Paddington to Minehead (1Z52) is Class 52 D1015 'Western Champion'. Sounding great and going well she is seen here at the foot crossing in Padworth 11th Jul 09: 66120 stands at Ascot's platform 3 during engineering work on the line to Bagshot. The Balfour Beaty wagon was coded FEAD number 640572. 11th Jul 09: 458012 arrives at Ascot's platform 1 with 2C37 the 13.20 Waterloo to Reading on a very dull day. Track renewal work on the line to Bagshot had closed the rest of the station preventing trains to Reading from using the usual platform 2 11th Jul 09: Behind one of the most exclusive areas in Ascot lies the line to Bagshot. Track relaying caused a certain amount of curious interest. 11th Jul 09: 66145 in the posession 13th Jul 09: 0Z74 brought GBRf 66732 and 73141 from their naming ceremony at Minehead back to Tonbridge Yard. Captured, in dire light, passing through the Sonning Cutting 16th Jul 09: The Cathedrals Express, headed by 70013 Oliver Cromwell, running from Victoria to Worcester (1Z84) passes through Bracknell. 18th Jul 09: 166208 forming 1P24 the 08.01 Oxford to Paddington is between Dolphin Junction and Langley 18th Jul 09: 165104, 2P31, 07.37 Oxford to Paddington at Dolphin Junction 18th Jul 09: Making a rare foray onto the main line is 5972 Olton Hall now masquerading as Hogwarts Castle. Traveling from Paddington to Oxford 1Z59 is pictured here between Langley and Slough. 18th Jul 09: The returning Hogwarts Express is now in the hands of WCR 37706. 1Z72 is from Oxford tp Paddington and captured here on th 'Up Relief' line at Twyford 19th Jul 09: 56098 minus it's bogies resting on wooden blocks in the northbound Fleet Services on the M3 19th Jul 09: 56098 minus it's bogies resting on wooden blocks in the northbound Fleet Services on the M3 19th Jul 09: 56098 minus it's bogies resting on wooden blocks in the northbound Fleet Services on the M3 20th Jul 09: 66562 plies 4M58 from Southampton to Crewe Basford Hall through Old Basing 20th Jul 09: 0Z37 was for 37602 to get to Southampton from Wembley. Unfortunately the job it had been wanted for was cancelled. 20th Jul 09: 159101 & 158887 forming 1L29 the 11.20 from Waterloo to Yeovil Junction are seen here passing Old Basing 20th Jul 09: An unusual consist for 66136 working 6M44 from Eastleigh to Wembley. 67003 and 37422 are along for the ride. 20th Jul 09: 37422 & 67003 are DIT behind 66136 on 6M44 from Eastleigh to Wembley. Seen here at Old Basing 22nd Jul 09: It is 8.20pm as 35028 'Clan Line' charges up the relief line through Twyford. The VSOE was returning to Victoria after a trip to Bristol. Out via Salisbury and home via the B & H 23rd July 09: 23rd July 09: In torrential rain the 11.27 from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth passes through Lower Basildon 23rd July 09: Under a threatening sky the 13.15 from Paddington to Cardiff hurries through Lower Basildon 23rd July 09: In a fortunate sunny spell 60013 heads west with the empty Murco tanks from Theale to Robeston (6B33). This train is often routed down on the Main Line so even more luck when it came on the Relief. 23rd July 09: 66503 is on the point of 4O27 from Basford Hall to Southampton. Captured here at Lower Basildon. 23rd July 09: Roaring through Lower Basildon is 66589 in charge of 4M61 from Southampton to Trafford Park in Manchester. 23rd July 09: 66188 southbound at Lower Basildon with 4O21 from Burton on Trent to Southampton 23rd July 09: At the start of it's journey 220027 heads to Newcastle working 1E27 from Reading. 24th Jul 09: 0Y68 was to move 3 EDs 73206/208/204 from St Leonards to Eastleigh. A stop at Tonbridge was made for 66402 to join the consist. Captured here on Addlestone Moor. Now on hire to GBRf this was 402's first visit onto the South Western. 24th Jul 09: 0Y68 was to move 3 EDs 73206/208/204 from St Leonards to Eastleigh. A stop at Tonbridge was made for 66402 to join the consist. Captured here on Addlestone Moor 28th Jul 09: Voyager 221121 scoots through Yate working 1M33 the 10.00 from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly 28th Jul 09: Cross Country HST 43207 passes through Yate while working 1V46 the 06.32 York to Plymouth. Curving away to the left is the rarely used branch to the quary at Tytherington 28th Jul 09: 66573 and the Wentloog to Southampton liner (4O51) crosses over the old Midland Main Line from Bristol to Birmingham at Westerleigh 28th Jul 09: Leaving 30 minutes early 60019 winds it's way from the oil terminal at Westerleigh. 6E41 is heading for Lindsey 28th Jul 09: Leaving 30 minutes early 60019 and 6E41 from Westerleigh to Lindsey is about to pass under the Great Western Main Line to South Wales.

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]]> Wed Jul 1 2009 June 2009 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1719344.html ~ Beautiful weather at Ford and up the Tower. ~ 2 X 58s move to Wembley. ~ A good time at South Moreton. ~ Freight variety on a dull evening at Ruscombe. ~ Another Class 58 move to Wembley. ~ Colas at Ruscombe and sleepers up the line. ~ 313s and Swinden Dalesman at South Acton. ~ Sandhurst ~ Voyage and tanks at Ruscombe. ~ Serco to Eastleigh. ~ Some Southern units. ~ A Father's Day Tornado. ~ A kettle and 2 Duffs. ~ My last but one uk based DBS shed. ~ The last one nailed!! ~ 2 x EEs for a Rail Tour. ~ Ollie Crom at Undy. ~ A DRS Convoy. ~ A red kettle move at Sonning. Tuesday 30 June 2009: ~ Beautiful weather at Ford and up the Tower. ~ 2 X 58s move to Wembley. ~ A good time at South Moreton. ~ Freight variety on a dull evening at Ruscombe. ~ Another Class 58 move to Wembley. ~ Colas at Ruscombe and sleepers up the line. ~ 313s and Swinden Dalesman at South Acton. ~ Sandhurst ~ Voyage and tanks at Ruscombe. ~ Serco to Eastleigh. ~ Some Southern units. ~ A Father's Day Tornado. ~ A kettle and 2 Duffs. ~ My last but one uk based DBS shed. ~ The last one nailed!! ~ 2 x EEs for a Rail Tour. ~ Ollie Crom at Undy. ~ A DRS Convoy. ~ A red kettle move at Sonning.

1st Jun 09: 377459 enters Ford working 2B26 from Horsham. This has started from Victoria at 14.02 as 2C24 to Portsmouth Harbour and split at Horsham 1st Jun 09: 4 hours and 42 minutes after departing from Great Malvern, and running exactly to time 1O98 the 10.51 from Great Malvern to Brighton eases through Ford. 1st Jun 09: Easing over the River Arun at Ford is 377306. 2N21 from Brighton to Portsmouth Harbour started the journey at 15.03 . 1st Jun 09: Sarah Louise and Jack Tar hold the foreground as yet another Southern service crosses the River Arun at Ford 1st Jun 09: 377323 forming the 15.33 from Brighton to Southampton Central (1Y20). Captured here on the bridge at Ford where the line crosses the River Arun 1st Jun 09: The 15.02 from Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour runs over the level crossing and through Ford to it's next stop at Barnham. 1C28 is formed of 377426 1st Jun 09: 377105 started at 15.13, 1C77 from Southampton and will combine at Horsham with 1C75 from Bognor and continue to Victoria 2nd Jun 09: A South West Trains class 444 leaves Portsmouth harbour Station with 1P38 the 11.45 to Waterloo. Pictured from the Spinnaker Tower 3rd Jun 09: Two refurbished Class 58s Nos 58007 & 011 are in TSO branding and form the load for 66142 & 030 working 0M44 Enterprise Service from Eastleigh to Wembley. Many thanks to the Happy Hippy for the heads up. 3rd Jun 09: Two refurbished Class 58s Nos 58007 & 011 are in TSO branding and form the load for 66142 & 030 working 0M44 Enterprise Service from Eastleigh to Wembley. Many thanks to the Happy Hippy for the heads up. 3rd Jun 09: Two refurbished Class 58s Nos 58007 & 011 are in TSO branding and form the load for 66142 & 030 working 0M44 Enterprise Service from Eastleigh to Wembley. Many thanks to the Happy Hippy for the heads up. 4th Jun 09: 66551 powers 4O54 from Leeds to Southampton towards the bridge at Sands Road in South Moreton 4th Jun 09: The Marchwood to Didcot MoD service is in the hands of 66114 and is seen here nearing the Eastern end of Moreton Cutting. 4th Jun 09: The Happy Hippy 4th Jun 09: Voyager 221140 heads to Bournemouth 4th Jun 09: 66046 with the Theale to Robeston empty tanks (6B33) unfortunately routed down the Main. Seen here at Sands Road in South Moreton 4th Jun 09: 66558 heads 4M61 from Southampton to Trafford Park at South Moreton 4th Jun 09: 4M66 Intermodal from Southampton to Biirch Coppice with 66144 on the point at Sands Road, South Moreton 4th Jun 09: 6V27 to Hinksey powered by 66149 at South Moreton 4th Jun 09: Another Intermodal service headed by 66153 on the Up Relief at South Moreton's Sands Road bridge. This time it is 4O21 the 11.10 from Burton to Southampton 4th Jun 09: With the largest load to date Colas Rail's 47727 & 47749 run through South Moreton on their way from Burton to Dollands Moor 8th Jun 09: With 31 VGAs in tow 66056 works the Didcot to Carlisle Enterprise through Twyford. These wagons are used by the MoD. 8th Jun 09: 66624 powers west through Twyford with 6V63 from Bow to Hackney Yard. The stock will be tripped to Burngullow later. 8th Jun 09: 66046 is in charge of 6Z98 loaded IHA steel carriers from Margam to Dollands Moor. Seen Here at Southbury Lane in Ruscombe 8th Jun 09: With the normal consist of 50 wagons 66114 hurries through Ruscombe hauling 1L40 which conveys Minis from the car plant at Cowley to Purfleet 8th Jun 09: 7A15 the 16.11 from Merehead to Acton in the hands of 59103 frundles passed Southbury Lane in Ruscombe 9th Jun 09: Now only a once a week service 66953 runs towards the Prune Hill crossing in Egham with 6M42 loaded sand from Wool to Neasden 10th Jun 09: Newly refurbished 58018 in TSO's bright yellow livery is being moved from Eastleigh to Wembley. 6M44 is powered by 66193 and is pictured here passing through Platform 3 at Virginia Water. Many thanks to 'Western Enterprises' for the post saying that this move was taking place. 10th Jun 09: 58018 11th Jun 09: With the new Nacco hoppers in tow 59203 brings 6A13 from Merehead to West Drayton through Ruscombe 11th Jun 09: With only 5 wagons in tow 47739 trots up the Relief Line through Ruscombe with the Thursday only steel empties from Burton on Trent to Dollands Moor (6Z48) 12th Jun 09: The Taunton Fairwater Yard to Whitemoor scrap sleepers (4L31) trundles through Shottesbrooke powered by 66701 'Whitemoor', DIT is 66730 which had previously worked locomotives from the Long Marston open day to the West Somerset Railway. 13th Jun 09: 455901 runs south into Chiswick. 2R21 Waterloo to Waterloo via Hounslow started the journey at 10.15. 13th Jun 09: Clattering over South Acton Junction is 313108 and 2N52 the 11.41 from Richmond to Stratford 13th Jun 09: 313108 on 2N52 11.41 from Richmond to Stratford beparts South Acton 13th Jun 09: 313115 forms the 13.27 from Richmond to Stratford (2N66). Captured here on the approach to South Acton 13th Jun 09: 313115 forms the 13.27 from Richmond to Stratford (2N66). Captured here at South Acton. 13th Jun 09: Running 10 minutes late and therefore missing the sun is 60059 Swinden Dalesman and 6M34 empties from Crawley to Peak Forest. Captured here on the Bollo Lane level crossing in South Acton 13th Jun 09: Running 10 minutes late and therefore missing the sun is 60059 Swinden Dalesman and 6M34 empties from Crawley to Peak Forest. Captured here at South Acton Junction. 14th Jun 09: A Voyager charges up the grade though Sandhurst. This is believed to be the diverted 1M36, 07.30 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly 14th Jun 09: 16 minutes later 220011 follows up the hill at Sandhurst 14th Jun 09: The 09.08 from Gatwick to Reading (1V39) pauses at Sandhurst. 14th Jun 09: At 6.45 pm on a beautiful Sunday evening 66146 runs along the Main Line towards Reading with the 6E38 Colnbrook to Lindsey empty Oil tanks. The location is Southbury Lane in Ruscombe. The picture of this 'Q' service was only possible because the Relief Lines were closed for engineering works, 14th Jun 09: Just catching some late evening light as it passes under the Stanlake Lane bridge in Ruscombe is 43135 working 2L82 from Swansea 15th Jun 09: Running through Silchester is 66078 and the Marchwood to Didcot (6V38) MoD service 15th Jun 09: 1Z12 from Derby to Eastleigh at Silchester. The urge is provided by 31465 15th Jun 09: Working from Derby to Eastleigh is 1Z12. Being pushed by 31465 is DBSO 9701. Captured here at Silchester 16th Jun 09: 1F22 the 13.07 from Haywards Heath to Eastbourne races south through Cooksbridge formed of 377469 16th Jun 09: 377417 on the level crossing at Cooksbridge. 1F31 is the 12.58 from Eastbourne to Haywards Heath where it will combine with 1H09 from Littlehampton and continue to Victoria 18th Jun 09: Departing Eastbourne is 377107 forming the 10.50 from Ore to Victoria

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]]> Tue Jun 30 2009 May 2009 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1706846.html ~ Colas steel with only one loco. ~ Tangmere to Swanage and 37706 return. ~ 47245 to Swanage and Tangmere return. ~ WCR stock move at Sonning. ~ Tug 74 at Lower Baz. ~ High ISO for thee 20s at Mortimer. ~ Wessex move to Chart Leacon. ~ The Hoo Jct at Pooley Green. ~ 66723 on scrap sleepers. ~ 2 @ Breadcroft Lane. ~ Variety at Manor Farm.~ 2 kettles and a tractor tour on the LSWR. ~ 3 kettles going home with the help of a 37. ~ A very good hour at Worting Junction for classes 20, 26, 31, 37,45, 55 & 73. Friday 1 May 2009: ~ Colas steel with only one loco. ~ Tangmere to Swanage and 37706 return. ~ 47245 to Swanage and Tangmere return. ~ WCR stock move at Sonning. ~ Tug 74 at Lower Baz. ~ High ISO for thee 20s at Mortimer. ~ Wessex move to Chart Leacon. ~ The Hoo Jct at Pooley Green. ~ 66723 on scrap sleepers. ~ 2 @ Breadcroft Lane. ~ Variety at Manor Farm.~ 2 kettles and a tractor tour on the LSWR. ~ 3 kettles going home with the help of a 37. ~ A very good hour at Worting Junction for classes 20, 26, 31, 37,45, 55 & 73.

30th Apr 09: Hauling only 10 wagons 47739 'Robin of Templecombe' rushes 6Z48 empty steel carriers from Burton on Trent to Dollands Moor up the Relief through Shottesbrooke 2nd May 09: 34067 works 1Z98 though Lyne. This tour to Swanage is the first steam powered special to use the newly reinstated connection to the main line at Worgret Junction 2nd May 09: WCR 37706 is returning the rail tour to Victoria from Swanage (1Z97) 34079 Tangmere which headed the out ward leg will remain at Swanage until after the weekend 4th May 09: West Coast Railways 47245 is substitute for 37706, which developed a fault on Saturday's return to Victoria from Swanage. 1Z98 to Swanage will return in the evening headed by 34067 Tangmere. Captured here at Cox's Lock in Addlestone. 4th May 09: 34067 'Tangmere' storms round the curve at Curzon Bridge in Pirbright with the returning tour from Swanage to Victoria. 1/500 @ f2, iso 800. 11th May 09: WCR Class 47 47804 works 5Z58 from Southall to Eastleigh. Seen here entering to Sonning Cutting 11th May 09: 59102 is trusted with 7C77 from Acton to Merehead and is passing through the Sonning Cutting 12th May 09: The 06.58, 4O27, from Ditton to Southampton is headed by 66567 on thee Up Relief at Lower Basildon 12th May 09: A well loaded 6V38 MoD service from Marchwood to Didcot at Lower Basildon. 4O27 is the train on the Up line. 12th May 09: 60074 Teanage Spirit westbound on the main at Lower Basildon with 6B33 Murco empties from Theale to Robeston 12th May 09: 66593 works the 4M61 12.55 Southampton to Trafford Park past Beale Park in Lower Basildon 12th May 09: The 11.10 from Burton on Trent to Southampton (4O20) Intermodal runs through Lower Basildon 13th May 09: On a very dull and drizzly evening 66593 hurries 4M99 to Trafford Park though Mortimer 13th May 09: 4M77 DBS intermodal fron Southampton to Trafford Park storms though Mortimer. ISO 1600 again 13th May 09: Leaving Carlisle for Eastleigh at 08.45, 0Z86 runs south through Mortimer in heavy drizzle at 6.45 pm 1/800 @ f2.2 iso 1600 13th May 09: Leaving Carlisle for Eastleigh at 08.45, 0Z86 runs south through Mortimer in heavy drizzle at 6.45 pm 1/800 @ f2.2 iso 1600 15thy May 09: Wessex units 442420 & 416 on their journey from storage at Eastleigh to Chart Leacon. Captured here passing through Egham 15thy May 09: Wessex units 442416 & 420 on their journey from storage at Eastleigh to Chart Leacon. Captured here passing through Egham 18th May 09: The 09.22 from Waterloo to Weybridge (2S21) runs through Pooley Green between Staines and Egham on a very blustery day 18th May 09: In a fortunate patch of sun on a very blustery day 66134 runs through Pooley Green with 6Y41 Departmental from Eastleigh to Hoo Junction 19th May 09: The Taunton Fairwater Yard to Whitemoor scrap sleepers ran today powered by 66723 'Chinook'. Captured here, having just missed the sun, running through Twyford. This once delightful period station is being disfigured with the erection of a modern footbridge. 20th May 09: Still without any Freightliner branding 66612 'Forth Raider' heads towards Maidenhead on the first leg of the journey to the Lafarge Cement works near Hope in Derbyshire with empty JPAs from Theale. 20th May 09: 59206 catches the light working 6V18 from Hither Green to Whatley passed the site of Waltham Sidings just to the west of Maidenhead. 21st May 09: 66587 brings 4O51 from Wentloog past Manor Farm at Cholsey 21st May 09: 60074 Teanage Spirit works west past Manor Farm in Cholsey with 6B33 empty Murco oil tanks from Theale to Robeston 21st May 09: 66065 with 66165 DIT on 6V38 MoD stores service from Marshwood to Didcot near the bridge at Manor Farm Cholsey 21st May 09: 66956 and 4O54 the 06.13 from Leeds 21st May 09: 4M61 the 12.55 from Southampton to Trafford Park at the bridge at Manor Farm in Cholsey 21st May 09: 4M36 from Southampton to Birch Coppice powered by 66142 runs through Cholsey 21st May 09: WCR 37516 and the luxury Queen of Scots set looked good and sounded superb as they sped away from South Moreton on their joourney from Carnforth to Eastleigh 21st May 09: With just one wagon in tow the Didcot to Carlisle Enterprise service (6M65) starts it's journey. It makes you wonder who would want just one wagon. Captured here nearing the Manor Farm bridge in Cholsey 21st May 09: The 6Z48 from Burton on Trent tp Dollands Moor is in the safe hands of 47749 & 47739 as the ensemble pass Manor Farm in Cholsey 22nd May 09: The Network Rail High Speed Measurement train headed by 43062 'John Armitt' and tailed by 43014 in the Sonning Cutting on the Plymouth to Paddington leg of the 2 weekly trip of the West of England 22nd May 09: The last train of stock to be cleared from Old Oak Common to Eastleigh contained 47799 . Captured here running through the Sonning Cutting 22nd May 09: The last train of stock to be cleared from Old Oak Common to Eastleigh contained 47799 . Captured here running through the Sonning Cutting 23rd May 09: 23rd May 09: Spitfire's charter from Crewe to Weymouth (1Z44) using DRS locos 37606 + 37069 is on time as it nears Mortimer between Reading and Basingstoke 23rd May 09: 70013 Oliver Cromwell rounding the corner at Pirbright shortly after the clouds thickened. 1Z70 Started from Norwich and will end in Swanage where it will remain for a weeks holiday 23rd May 09: Climbing through Silchester in nice evening light are 37069 & 37602 returning to Crewe from Weymouth 27th May 09: Captured here at Wanborough on a very dark and wet morning 37706 drags 850 Lord Nelson, 35005 Canadian Pacific and Ivat tank 41312 back to the Mid Hants Railway. They had been on display at the Eastleigh Works Centenary Celebrations. My Steam Gallery has a going away shot. 28th May 09: The convoy to return locos from Eastleigh to Butterley at Worting Junction.0M55 is powered by 55022 and includes 45060, 31108,20107 & 26007. 28th May 09: The convoy to return locos from Eastleigh to Butterley at Worting Junction.0M55 is powered by 55022 and includes 45060, 31108,20107 & 26007. 28th May 09: Returning the Luxury Queen of Scots set to Carnforth from Eastleigh(5Z37) is immaculately presented 37516. Seen here at Worting Junction 28th May 09: Returning the Luxury Queen of Scots set to Carnforth from Eastleigh(5Z37) is immaculately presented 37516. Seen here at Worting Junction 28th May 09: The 0845 from Portsmouth (1T30) is formed of 444013 & 444005, it is seen here at Worting Junction. The 0945 from Salisbury waits in the distance for the track to clear. 28th May 09: 73109 is taking 4 Cig: 1498 (Class 421) from Bournemouth to Wimbledon for tyre turnimg. Seen here at Worting Junction 28th May 09: At Worting Junction Class 421 Number 1498 is being taken to Wimbledon to have the tyres turned. Motive power is 73109

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]]> Fri May 1 2009 April 2009 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1696218.html ~ The Purbeck Pioneer. ~ Oliver Cromwell's Cathex. ~ Tangmere on the Great Britain tour. ~ Bits at Egham. ~ Easter runs for Oliver C & Fire Fly. ~ A few from Sussex. ~ Mid Hant's Sunday. ~ Shed 81 & a skip stock move. ~ 3 headed 6M44 ~ The refurbished 58009 move. ~ A Royal move and the Colas steel. Wednesday 1 April 2009: ~ The Purbeck Pioneer. ~ Oliver Cromwell's Cathex. ~ Tangmere on the Great Britain tour. ~ Bits at Egham. ~ Easter runs for Oliver C & Fire Fly. ~ A few from Sussex. ~ Mid Hant's Sunday. ~ Shed 81 & a skip stock move. ~ 3 headed 6M44 ~ The refurbished 58009 move. ~ A Royal move and the Colas steel.

1st Apr 09: 444029 works 1P26 the 08.45 from Portsmouth to Waterloo through Peasmarsh. The branch line to Christ's Hospital diverged to the left just in front the distant bridge. 1st Apr 09: At the site of Peasmarsh Junction is 450026 working 1P28 the 09.39 from Haslemere to Waterloo 1st Apr 09: The 'Purbeck Pioneer' tour from Victoria to Swanage, top 'n tailed by 66152 & 66142, was to comemorate the opening of the main line connection at Worgret Junction. Captured here in perfect light as it nears the site of Peasmarsh Junction 2nd Apr 09: 3 minutes prior to the clouds clearing away BR Standard 4-6-0 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' passes Amen Corner in Bracknell with The Cathedrals Express from Victoria to Bristol 6th Apr 09: The first leg of 'The Great Britain' rail tour powered by 34069 'Tangmere' is running a few minutes early is it coasts down hill towards Wokingham. Pictured here from the Waterloo Road level crossing between Bracknell and Wokingham. 7th Apr 09: The 09.42 from Reading to Waterloo fronted by 458028 slows for the Egham stop. 458015 is the trailing set 7th Apr 09: 66070 works 6Y41 Departmental from Eastleigh to Hoo Junction through Egham. A very bright sky and background and a big cloud overhead forced a change of plan and a loco only shot. 13th Apr 09: 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Cox's Lock in Addlestone working The Cathedrals Express from Victoria to Yeovil via the Pompey Direct line. 13th Apr 09: Broad Gauge 2-2-2 Fire Fly in use on Easter Monday. There are some more shots from Didcot in my Steam Gallery (link at the top right of the Home page) 15th Apr 09: Running through Glynde is 171723 working 1G22 the 10.30 from Ashford to Brighton 15th Apr 09: Gatwick Express units 442421 & 410 run East though Glynde on a test run 15th Apr 09: Gatwick Express units 442421 & 410 run East though Glynde on a test run 16th Apr 09: 2D25 the 11.52 Brighton to Ore in the hands of 377103 draws into Normans Bay Station, 16th Apr 09: 377327 on the 15.40 Brighton to Seaford runs into Southease Station between Lewes and Newhaven 19th Apr 09: 08032 19th Apr 09: W55003 forms an Alton to Arlesford service and is about to depart from Ropley 19th Apr 09: Climbing through North Street is W55003 19th Apr 09: 34007 runs into Ropley 20th Apr 09: 66081 coasts towards the Prune Hill level crossing, on the outskirts of Egham, with the returning morning Departmental from Eastleigh to Hoo Junction 20th Apr 09: 67030 heads 5Z61 ECS from Wembley to Eastleigh 21st Apr 09: 159020 is charged with the 11.45 from Salisbury to Waterloo and is here rounding the curve next to the Basingstoke Canal at Pirbright 21st Apr 09: Leaving Portsmouth Harbour at 11.55, 1T42 and 450117 are at Pirbright and running on time 21st Apr 09: 66084 powers 6M44 alongside the Basingstoke Canal at Curzon Bridge in Pirbright. DIT are 67030 and 67005. 22nd Apr 09: 66593 working 4M58 from Southampton to Ditton storms the rise between Hook and Winchfield 22nd Apr 09: The 11.50 from Waterloo to Salisbury (1L31) at Totters Lane between Winchfield and Hook 22nd Apr 09: 66194 works 6M44 Enterprise service from Eastleigh to Wembley DIT is newly refurbished 58009 23rd Apr 09: Clear out move of 37419 by 67006 from Old Oak Common to Eastleigh pictured at Duffield Road in the Sonning Cutting 23rd Apr 09: Clear out move of 37419 by 67006 from Old Oak Common to Eastleigh pictured at Duffield Road in the Sonning Cutting 23rd Apr 09: The Colas hauled empty steel carriers power away from Ruscombe. 6Z48 has 47749 and 47739 in Command. A phone mast has been cloned from behind the loco

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]]> Wed Apr 1 2009 Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumbria and Oxon http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1694995.html A few days away in the good company of Chris Nevard, Richard Lewis and Mark Bearton. Much driving, thanks Richard, and very challenging weather conditions just to make life interesting. Saturday 9 May 2009: A few days away in the good company of Chris Nevard, Richard Lewis and Mark Bearton. Much driving, thanks Richard, and very challenging weather conditions just to make life interesting.

6th May 09: In driving rain 66142 powers 6E32 from Preston Docks to Lindsey towards Pleasington 6th May 09:142021 leaves Pleasington on a Colne to Blackpool service and it is p.....ng down. 6th May 09: 66152 nears Pleasington with 6N42, Warrington Arpley to Blackburn. The driving rain blowing straight in to the lens was making my life very difficult 6th May 09: In foul conditions 66174 returns empty Castle Cement tanks to Clitheroe from Mossend through Long Preston 6th May 09: 153351 looks lost as it runs west with 2C39 13.32 Lancaster to Barrow in Furness across Arnside viaduct 6th May 09: 185139 departs from Arnside for Manchester Airport from Barrow in Furness 6th May 09: The Wednesday only flasks from Sellafield to Heysham, 6C51, eases through Arnside Station on a very wet afternoon. 6th May 09: 66425 at Arnside 6th May 09: Messres Lewis, Bearton & Nevard working out where to take the next shot. 6th May 09: The Carlisle Yard to Chirk Logs hammer through Elmsfield with 57303 Alan Tracy in command. 6th May 09: DRS 66412 in Malcolm livery is on the point of 6S44 from Daventry to Coatbridge. Captured here at Elmsfield 6th May 09: 156464 for Lancaster from Barrow in Furness at Middlebarrow 7th May 09: Pendolino 390048 charges through Beck Houses on it's way to Glasgow from Euston 7th May 09: 66623 'Bill Bolsover' hurries south with 6U68 from Carlisle to Mountsorrel. The location is Beck Houses 7th May 09: 66423 at Beck Houses working 4S43 the Tesco Express from Daventry to Grangemouth 7th May 09:- Chris N at Birket Common 7th May 09: Voyager 221102 screams south through Docker with 1M56-12.52 Edinburgh Birmingham New Street 7th May 09: 66004 grinds through Docker on 4S04 the 13.30 from Warrington to Falkland Yard in Ayr 7th May 09: 57310 Kyrano on the point of 6J37 Logs from Carlisle Yard to Chirk. Seen here at Docker 7th May 09: The Crossing Keeper is closing the 2nd gate at Burneside on the Windermere branch 7th May 09: 185116 nears Burneside Level Crossing on the Windermere Branch. 1C75 is the 15.04 from Preston 7th May 09: Virgin Thunderbirdss 57308 & 306 run south through Rowell 7th May 09: Chickens take no notice of the Glasgow Central to Euston-Rowell 7th May 09: Charging south through Rowell is 92012 'Thomas Hardy' in charge of 6X12 Enterprise service from Carlisle to Eastleigh 7th May 09: The 1M44 16.16 Postal Service from Shieldmuir to Warrington is in the hands of 323004/011/013 and is captured here racing through Rowell 8th May 09: In faded Loadhaul livery 60059 stands at Peak Forest. 8th May 09: Although the sun is shining it is actually spotting with rain as 60018 shunts a few wagons that will be tripped to DowLow 8th May 09: 66248 draws hoppers out from the sidings at Great Rocks Junction, They will be taken to Hindlow, Briggs Siding 8th May 09: 66248 runs round 8th May 09: 66248 nears Great Rocks Junction with 6H22 trip working from Tunstead to Hindlow Briggs Siding. 8th May 09: 156420, still in First livery, climbs into Dove Holes Station with a Service to Buxton from Manchester Piccadilly. 8th May 09: 165008 climbs away from Kings Sutton working 1G42 to Birmingham New Street 8th May 09: In perfect evening light 66102 works 4M36 the Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal away fron Kings Sutton 8th May 09: 168112 heads north away from King's Sutton-with 1D47 ther 16.36 from Marylebone to Stratford on Avon. Thanks Driver for the friendly wave. 8th May 09: The 16.33 from Marylebone to Wrexham (1J83) headed by DVT 82301 and pushed by 67010 races through Kings Sutton in beautiful evening light. 8th May 09: The urge for 1J83 from Marylebone to Wrexham is provided by 67010 captured just north of the foot crossing at King's Sutton.

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 A few from a visit to the North http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1690263.html Not a fotting trip so these were grabbed when time permitted Friday 1 May 2009: Not a fotting trip so these were grabbed when time permitted

24th Apr 09: 2C35 from Knaresborough to Leeds arrives at Pannal 24th Apr 09: 153351 forms part of 2C36 from Leeds to Knaresborough. Here standing at Pannal 25th Apr 09: 150269 runs into Harrogate. 2C46 left Leeds at 16.49 and is heading for York 25th Apr 09: 144021 Leaves Harrogate with an Early morning Saturday service to Leeds 25th Apr 09: 150275 is about to cross 'The Stray' and on into Harrogate Station 25th Apr 09: 144021 returns now heading for Knaresborough 27th Apr 09: In heavy rain 66508 powers 6C05 the 08.45 from Immingham to Drax PS south through Milford Junction 27th Apr 09: In heavy rain 66117 heads south at Milford Junction with 6C05 from Immingham to Eggbrough loaded hoppers 27th Apr 09: It is still pouring as the returning empties from Drax to Tyne Dock, 4N92, approaches Milford Junction with 66720 in charge. 29th Apr 09: Running 16 minutes late through Thurnscoe is 43321 on 1V31 the 06.08 Edinburgh to Plymouth 29th Apr 09: The 09.29 from Sheffield is scheduled to run through to York formed of 142025. However on this day it was terminated at Moorthorpe. Captured here starting the rum downhill away from Thurnscoe. 29th Apr 09: 144009 nears the top of the rise from Moorthorpe at THurnscoe working 2Y19, 0948 from Leeds to Sheffield. 29th Apr 09: Running north through Thurnscoe is 221127 and 1S23 the 05.20 from Plymouth to Edinburgh 29th Apr 09: The 06.00 from Glasgow to Plymouth (1V35) formed of 220021 nears Thurscoe between Leeds and Sheffield. 29th Apr 09: 2Y20 is the 10.14 from Sheffield to Leeds, here formed by 142090 it is starting to run down hill away from Thurnscoe

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]]> Fri May 1 2009 March 2009 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1672197.html ~ Manor Farm at Cholsey for a Tug and a Grid. ~ Stone at Southbury Lane. ~ The Sevington at Bracknell. ~ A few Units. ~ The Sevington and other bits. ~ 2 Duffs and a 57. ~ When the sun doesn't shine the new liveries stand out. ~ A kettle move and a Grid at Didcot. ~ The NMT off the beaten track. ~ Clan Line at Albury. ~ Freds a Ped and others. ~ Engineers at Egham and the last Quidhampton tanks at Totters Lane. ~ Trains but no sunshine. Tuesday 31 March 2009: ~ Manor Farm at Cholsey for a Tug and a Grid. ~ Stone at Southbury Lane. ~ The Sevington at Bracknell. ~ A few Units. ~ The Sevington and other bits. ~ 2 Duffs and a 57. ~ When the sun doesn't shine the new liveries stand out. ~ A kettle move and a Grid at Didcot. ~ The NMT off the beaten track. ~ Clan Line at Albury. ~ Freds a Ped and others. ~ Engineers at Egham and the last Quidhampton tanks at Totters Lane. ~ Trains but no sunshine.

19th Mar 09: A Reading to Gatwick service at Sandhurst 19th Mar 09: 43014 & 43062 on the NMT. 1X22 ran from Reading West Junction Yard to Old Oak Common via Aldershot, the Pompey Direct to Portsmouth, Guidford, Reading and Ascot. Seen here racing down the hill through Sandhurst 20th Mar 09: The 12.15 from Waterloo to Haselmere leaves the 1st of the two tunnels at Guildford, Network Rail boxes have not improved this shot. 20th Mar 09: Rattling over the level crossing and through Chilworth Station is 165104 on the 12.34 Reading to Gatwick Airport 20th Mar 09: 35028 'Clan Line' sounded teriffic as she pounded up the 1 in 100 through Albury with the VSOE 'Surrey Hills Luncheon Express' 20th Mar 09: Royal skip 67005 hanging on the tail. Not providing any urge but acting as a generator providing juice to the coaching stock. 24th Mar 09: The morning Eastleigh to Hoo Junction departmental in the hands of 66131 nears Egham 24th Mar 09: The 12.13 from Newbury to Reading arrives at Midgham. It is unusual to see a 166 running as a 2 car unit. 24th Mar 09: The 12.12 (2K52) from Reading to Newbury draws into Midgham Station 24th Mar 09: If all had gone according to expectations this should be a shot of 66095 working 6M20. However it is 59103 charging through Midgham with the new Nacco hopers forming 7A17 Merehead to Acton 24th Mar 09: Running on time is 4M61 the 13.00 from Southampton to Trafford Park, powered by 66534. Captured here at Silchester 24th Mar 09: 1O38, 221136, 11.27 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournmouth 24th Mar 09: Storming out of the light is 66221 and 4M36 the 13.10 from Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal as it runs through Silchester 26th Mar 09: 1M50 the 12.45 from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly storms through Silchester. 26th Mar 09: Hurrying south at Silchester is 66576 on 4O54 from Leeds to Southampton. 27th Mar 09: 'Look, No hands'! On the last official day for FGW to use Class 180 Adelantes the driver of 180104 takes the limelight as 1W29 the 11.22 to Great Malvern races through Shottesbrooke 27th Mar 09: The 'As Required' service to return the empty cement tanks from Theale to Earles is led by 66602 as it potters up the Relief line at Shottesbrooke 27th Mar 09: 66596 takes vehicles from the HOBC back to Fairwater Yard in Taunton from the Plasser base at West Ealing. Captured here at Shottesbrooke 27th Mar 09: 59001 on 7A17 at Shottesbrooke 27th Mar 09: On it's last day of a week spent trundling round south of the Thames with 1Q12, NetworkRail branded 31285 leaves Wokingham bound for Woking 30th Mar 09: Rarely pictured but the railways do carry people. The 08.52 from Waterloo to Weybridge departs from Egham. 30th Mar 09: Arriving at Egham is 2C24 the 09.12 from Reading to Waterloo 30th Mar 09: Not often used as a photographic location is Egham Station. Here 66012 working 6Y41 from Eastleigh to Hoo Junction passes through. 30th Mar 09: Today marks the last time that the loaded Calcium Carbonate tanks will be worked forward to Wembley on the 6M44 Enterprise service from Eastleigh. Captured here at Totters Lane between Hook and Winchfield. 30th Mar 09: The last loaded Calcium Carbonate tanks from Quidhampton head up the hill towards Winchfield with 66193 on the front. 31st Mar 09: 66152 in the new DBSchenker livery stands in front of the old Eastleigh works offices. 31st Mar 09: 66095 with 66113 DIT rounds the curve under the Campbell Road bridge in Eastleigh with 6O21 Departmental from Westbury to Eastleigh 31st Mar 09: Working very hard as it drags 4M61 to Trafford Park out of the loop and up through Shawford Station is 66542 31st Mar 09: 66570 and 4O51 from Wentloog rattles down hill through Shawford 2nd Mar 09: 66538 heads the 09.34 Southampton Millbrook to Leeds (4E44) away from Cholsey Station 2nd Mar 09: The 08.29 from Manchester Piccadilli to Bournemouth (1O26) races up the main at Manor Farm Cholsey 2nd Mar 09: 60011 runs west past Manor Farm in Cholsey with the 6B35 from Hayes to Moreton on Lugg in beautifull sunshine, 2nd Mar 09: The Theale to Lindsey empty Murco fuel tanks is now a solid shed turn. Today 4E55 is in hands of 66105 and is passing though Cholsey 2nd Mar 09: 66048 on the point of the Monday only Hams Hall to Southampton Intermodal nears the bridge at Manor Farm, Cholsey 2nd Mar 09: Power car 43185 leads on 1A19 the 13.30 from Bristol Temple Meads seen here passing Manor Farm at Cholsey 2nd Mar 09: Snappers waiting for the Grid. With the full sun now departed the temperature had dropped somewhat. 2nd Mar 09: Cholsey station is in the background as the afternoon deaprtmental from Eastleigh to Hinksey, headed by 66169, nears the Manor Farm bridge. 2nd Mar 09: Colas Rail's 56311 makes it's first visit to the GWML east of Didcot working 5Z56 from Rugby to West Ealing. Pictured here at Manor Farm, Cholsey 2nd Mar 09: Having left Paddington at 3.15pm 43148 is leading 1B48 to Cardiff. The next stop is Didcot. 2nd Mar 09: 66504 works the 12.00 (4O05) from Birch Coppice to Southampton passed Manor Farm at Cholsey as high cloud partially covers the sun. 4th Mar 09: 66187 east bound working 6Z34 loaded MRL JNAs from Merehead to Bow Olympic through Ruscombe 4th Mar 09: Running 3 minutes late is 166216 working 1P45 the 13.01 from Oxford to Paddington. Captured here between the Stanlake Lane and Southbury Lane bridges. 4th Mar 09: 59204 with the Bow Olympic to Merehead (6Z71) pictured from the Southbury Lane road bridge in Ruscombe 4th Mar 09: The 13.48 to Cheltenham (1G38) races towards Twyford-Southbury Lane 4th Mar 09: In the new DB Schenker livery 59206 westbound with 6V18 empties from Hither Green to Whatley. Southbury Lane, Ruscombe 5th Mar 09: The 10.18 from Sevington to Merehead (6V67) is the only freight booked to run through Bracknell and only runs very occasionally. 3 minutes before the sun burst through 59005 passes the Dell Computers HQ and under the foot bridge at Amen Corner 6th Mar 09: What a difference a day makes ! This time in full sun 59005 brings the 6Z67 Sevington to Merehead away from Bracknell. Yes, the lamp post does lean to Starboard. 7th Mar 09: 96 years after the line was first electrified the 15.11 from Shepperton to Waterloo crosses Percy Road and enters Hampton Station. 7th Mar 09: 455732 to Waterloo crosses 455741 to Shepperton at Hampton 8th Mar 09: Dodging the shadows as it departs from Wokingham is Darren Ford driving 166219 with the 08.03 (1O16) from Reading to Gatwick

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]]> Tue Mar 31 2009 Clapham Jct & Wandsworth Road http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1669343.html A short visit to Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Road to make the most of the sunshine. Sunday 29 March 2009: A short visit to Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Road to make the most of the sunshine.

18th Mar 09: 66176 rounds the sharp curve into Staines Station with the morning Eastleigh to Hoo Junction departmental. 18th Mar 09: London Midland Desiro 350114 waits to depart as Southrn's 377155 and 377145 cross at Clapham Junction 18th Mar 09: 377108 slows for the Clapham Junction stop working the 11.43 Victoria to Caterham service 18th Mar 09: 460002 working the 11.45 to Gatwick (1D64) is about to run through Clapham Junction in glorious spring sunshine. 18th Mar 09: Cruising through Clapham Junction is 442414 leading on the 11.35 from Gatwick Airport 18th Mar 09: 442406 tails 442424 on the 11.35 from Gatwick. I think that this livery really suits the Wessex units 18th Mar 09: Entering Battersea Park is the 12.11 from Victoria to London Bridge via Denmark Hill. 456001 is working 2N24 18th Mar 09: South Eastern's 465907 forms the 12.51 from Victoria to Orpington (2M46) and is captured here running through Wandsworth Road 18th Mar 09: 1S38 the 13.03 from Victoria to Dover Priory at Wandsworth Road. The leading set is 375710 18th Mar 09: Normally a Tu/Th only working 66094 heads Brett hoppers from Cliffe to Tolworth through Wandsworth Rd. It caught me by surprise so I was in the wrong place for the picture. 18th Mar 09: Empty Gypsum containers are being returned to West Burton Power Station from Mountfield in Sussex and are seen approaching Wandsworth Road station 18th Mar 09: 456001 arrives again at a deserted Wandsworth Road on it's way from Victoria to London Bridge 18th Mar 09: 375627 forms 2M46 the 12.51 from Orpington 18th Mar 09: The Victoria to London Bridge shuttle enters Wandworth Road station. 456015 will return within the hour. 18th Mar 09: 66538 heads towards Factory Junction with a lightly loded 4E24 from Thames Port to Leeds freightliner as the consist passes through Wandworth Road 18th Mar 09: Running north through Wandworth Road is 92005 and the 4E32 from Dollands Moor to Doncaster 18th Mar 09: The 14.08 from Willesden Junction arrives at Clapham Junction. It will return to Willesden at 14.35

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]]> Sun Mar 29 2009 February 2009 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1661786.html ~ Not much snow at Shottesbrooke unfortunately. ~ Bits from Didcot and Cholsey. ~ Stoneblower move. ~ A few hours near Wembley Central, some steps would have been useful. ~ 3 37s on a 2 coach Serco move! ~ TORNADO. ~ Schenker shed on the GWML. ~ Power station coal. ~ 2 Tugs in half an hour. ~ Tug 11 at Taplow. ~ The Northern Belle on the GWML. Sunday 1 February 2009: ~ Not much snow at Shottesbrooke unfortunately. ~ Bits from Didcot and Cholsey. ~ Stoneblower move. ~ A few hours near Wembley Central, some steps would have been useful. ~ 3 37s on a 2 coach Serco move! ~ TORNADO. ~ Schenker shed on the GWML. ~ Power station coal. ~ 2 Tugs in half an hour. ~ Tug 11 at Taplow. ~ The Northern Belle on the GWML.

3rd Feb 09: Running 15 minutes late the 09.29 from Swansea encounters a heavy snow shower at Shottesbrooke. 3rd Feb 09: 166221 works 2R31 from Paddington to Reading through a snow shower at Shottesbrooke 3rd Feb 09: The Q service 6Z51 the 12.09 Appleford to Willesden Powerday with 66174 on the point at Shottesbrooke 3rd Feb 09: 15.54 Reading to Paddington with 165120 as the leading set at Shottesbrooke 3rd Feb 09: 59101 heads the 6Z71 the 12.07 from Bow to Merehead at Shottesbrooke 3rd Feb 09: 43023 works the 13.30 Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads at Shottesbroke 4th Feb 09: The 10.12 from Reading to Waterloo enters Bracknell 4th Feb 09: 08567 at Didcot 4th Feb 09: Racing through on the Up Main at Didcot is 66580 working the return Freightliner from Wentloog (Cardiff) to Southampton. 4th Feb 09: Voyager 221132 races through Cholsey on the 10.30 (1O34) from Manchester Picadilly to Bournemouth. 4th Feb 09: The 13.07 from Oxford draws to a stand at Cholsey 4th Feb 09: Passing the branch line to Wallingford, now disconnected from the main line, is 66572 with the 07.12, 4O27 from Ditton to Southampton at Cholsey 9th Feb 09: 37667 nears Virginia Water taking a Stoneblower from Ashford to Alton 9th Feb 09: In steady rain 37667 runs through Platform 4 at Virginia Water taking a Stoneblower fron Ashford to Alton. 10th Feb 09: 350118 forms 1Y13 the 11.54 from Euston to Birmingham New Street and is nearing Wembley Central 10th Feb 09: Colas Tamper DR73805 makes for the Down Slow at Wembley Central 10th Feb 09: Barbie liveried 90024 at Wembley Central 10th Feb 09: The Felixtowe to Hams Hall (4M81) pulls out of the yard to head north at Wembley Central 10th Feb 09: 'Between the posts' A Pendolino races north working the 13.02 to Manchester Piccadilli 10th Feb 09: 4O35 from Crewe to Southampton powered by 66954 enters Willesden Yard at Wembley Central 10th Feb 09: 92041 Vaughan Williams 10th Feb 09: 60048 heads 6H58 the Willesden to Tunstead empty cement tanks 10th Feb 09: The 13.17 from Euston to Watford passes under the WCML and starts the climb to Wembley Central 10th Feb 09: 313120 drops down the hill from Wembley Central and will pass under the WCML and on to Euston with the 13.21 from Watford Junction 13th Feb 09: The 08.58 from Southampton to Lawley Street powered by 66573 climbs through Silchester 13th Feb 09: 66541 and the 05.28 (4O14) from Garston to Southampton at Silchester 13th Feb 09: Serco test train 1Q12 returning to Derby from Eastleigh powers through Silchester. 37259 had failed during the week and 37609 was sent as a replacement thus presenting this unusual combination. 37605 brings up the rear. 14th Feb 09: On her first trip south of the Thames 60163 'Tornado' Powers up the short climb through Lyne. Leaving Waterloo and Via Andover and Eatleigh the return was to Victoria. 14th Feb 09: Diverted due to engineering work at Didcot, 66956 brings 4O14 from Garston to Southampton through Lyne 14th Feb 09: On her first trip south of the Thames 60163 'Tornado' rounds the curve beside the Basingstoke canal at Curzon Bridge in Pirbright. The destination is Victoria. 16th Feb 09: I wonder how many times in the last 20 years 59004 has worked stone empties from Acton to Merehead through Shottesbrooke? 16th Feb 09: Making it's first trip up the GWML in the new DB Schenker livery is 66152. 6M20 is from Whatley to St Pancras. 20th Feb 09: 66025 runs forward prior to dropping back onto the coal wagons and then dragging them back over the crossing and into the power station, Foxhall Jct. Didcot 20th Feb 09: The 10.55 from Calvert to Bath & Bristol empty Bin Liner with 66551 on the point snakes from Didcot's west curve onto the Dowm Main at Foxhall Junction 20th Feb 09: As 66096 exits the Power Station and waits the signal for permission to head to the station and run round the 13.15 to Cardiff gets away to the west after the Didcot stop. Captured here at Foxhall Junction 20th Feb 09: 66096 departs from Didcot working 4D12 back to Avonmouth 23rd Feb 09: First Great Western still use a couple of Class 180 Adelantes. Here the 10.55 to Great Malvern formed by 180104 races through Shottesbrooke 23rd Feb 09: With a mix of VTG and MRL JNAs in tow 60096 is in charge of 6Z34 from Merehead to Bow Olympic. Captured here at Shottesbrooke 23rd Feb 09: They go 'Up' loaded and come back 'Empty' 59101 heads back to Somerset with 7C77 23rd Feb 09: At last I have managed to capture 60011. Seen here working 6M20 from Whatley to St Pancras at Shottesbrooke 23rd Feb 09: With well over 3000 tons on the drawbar 59004 with 7A17 Merehead to Acton. The kink in the Down Relief is the result of a new track drainage system installed in the early 1980s. 26th Feb 09: Again rostered for the Whatley to St Pancras stone is 60011. Captured here running through Taplow on the Up Relief line. Usual dull weather though. 28th Feb 09: The VSOE trip using the Luxury 'Northern Belle' set from Cardiff to Kensington Olympia is seen here from the 'Milley Bridge' in Waltham St Lawrence. Power is provided by 67005 & 67001.

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]]> Sun Feb 1 2009 Scans mainly from 1984 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1650786.html The first batch or scans for 2009. These are mostly from 1984 with a couple of interlopers for good measure! Sunday 8 February 2009: The first batch or scans for 2009. These are mostly from 1984 with a couple of interlopers for good measure!

14th May 82: This is the only time that I have ever seen a weed killing train in action. 33111 on the Up Fast at Byfleet & New Haw. 14th Mar 80: 37001 runs through Lyne with oil for Micheldever 31st Mar 84: 25259 stands at Aylesbury 31st Mar 08: 31321 at Aylesbury 1st Apr 84: 50015 at Milley bridge working the 14.15 from Oxford 2nd Apr 84: 73137 runs through on the fast with an ECS to Clapham. Woking 2nd Apr 84: 4REP 3015 on a Weymouth to Waterloo service at Woking 2nd Apr 84: Departing Woking is 50032 with the 11.10 Waterloo to Exeter 2nd Apr 84:33033 arrives at Woking with the empty vans from Eastleigh to Clapham 3rd Apr 84: Class 416/2 2EPB No.5779 at Lyne with the 11.52 Staines to Weybridge shuttle. 4th Apr 84: 47137 is captured here on the Relief at Iver with the returning newspapaer vans from Plymouth 4th Apr 84: 37274 & 37280 trundle through Iver 4th Apr 84: 50001 'Dreadnought' roars through Iver with an Up express 4th Apr 84: 50012 works the 13.01 Paddington to Oxford and is nearing Taplow. 12th Apr 84: 50043 heads to Town with the 5.45 from Hereford 12th Apr 84: 56035 with yet another rake of empties along the Down Relief at Shottesbrooke 12th Apr 84: With 50045 DIT 31158 on the Up Main with a late running commuter working. The embankments are now totally covered in trees. What a shame !! 13th Apr 84: 81006 at Carlisle 14th Apr 08: 08911 at Carlisle 14th Apr 84: The 14.35 from Leeds to Morecambe slows for the Wennington stop. 16th Apr 84: The 6.25 from Taunton in the hands of 50010 exits the Sonning Cutting and will shortly pass the Twyford Station. Regrettably this pleasant view is no long possible. 16th Apr 84: 253028 forms the 9.05 from Paddington to Swansea. 16th Apr 84: 50023 and an Up express at Milley Bridge in Waltham St Lawrence 17th Apr 84: 31235 bring empty vans towards Breadcroft Ln in Maidenhead. 17th Apr 84: 47233 on the down main at Breadcroft Lane. As with many of these pictures trees now prevent a shot being taken from the angle selected. 18th Apr 84: 2EPB 5682 heads for Wimbledon on the 13.52 from West Croydon. Pictured here between Mitcham and Morden Halt. This line is now part of the Croydon Tramway system. 28th Apr 84: Prototype DMU 210001 starts away from Twyford working the 16.43 Paddington to Reading 28th Apr 84: 'Commuter super train' 47603 departs with the ECS that formed the 17.33 Paddington to Twyford. 4th Jul 84: Cromptons 33029 & 33006 power up as they leave the sharp curve though Virginia Water and head towards the SWML at Byfleet and New Haw. 30th Apr 86: Class 109 DMLV 68003 in 'Jaffa Cake' livery runs into Woking 31st Jul 86: Now resident in Germany 59003 Yeoman Highlander climbs through Little Bedwyn with empties from Purfleet to Merehead

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]]> Sun Feb 8 2009 January 2009 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1644113.html ~ Diverted Departmental & the Wembley Enterprise on the GWML. ~ Last shot of 2008 a retimed Bin liner. ~ 1st Wool empties of 2009 . ~ An hour at Twyford for a stoney tug. ~ Fog at Lower Baz. ~ A 59, 60 and a 66 in the crud at Shottesbrooke. ~ A slammers last move & a kettle. ~ 60059 in the rain and in the sun. ~ Up Main freight & tug 59 again. ~ 4VEP 3417 returns to Eastleigh. ~ Bright red 59 on the GWML. ~ Dessies and a freight at Lyne. ~ 5 sheds a yellow 31 twice and a kettle. Saturday 10 January 2009: ~ Diverted Departmental & the Wembley Enterprise on the GWML. ~ Last shot of 2008 a retimed Bin liner. ~ 1st Wool empties of 2009 . ~ An hour at Twyford for a stoney tug. ~ Fog at Lower Baz. ~ A 59, 60 and a 66 in the crud at Shottesbrooke. ~ A slammers last move & a kettle. ~ 60059 in the rain and in the sun. ~ Up Main freight & tug 59 again. ~ 4VEP 3417 returns to Eastleigh. ~ Bright red 59 on the GWML. ~ Dessies and a freight at Lyne. ~ 5 sheds a yellow 31 twice and a kettle.

3rd Jan 09: 67020 T n T with 67022 working from Liverpool to Kensington Olympia. Captured here at Milley Bridge in Waltham St Lawrence 3rd Jan 09: The 09.00 Cheltenham to Paddington pictured from Milley Bridge, Waltham St Lawrence. Note Ruscombe ladder crossover behind the train. 3rd Jan 09: 66193+142 head 6Z10. Believed to be a diverted Wembley to Eastleigh Enterprise service at Ruscombe crossovers; 3rd Jan 09: 67019 & 67005 power 1Z70 from Plymouth to Finsbury Park. The Footex is taking Argyle supporters to the Cup game with Arsenal. Captured here passing the connection with the Henley Branch at Twyford 3rd Jan 09: Taken from the recently opened Temporary Footbridge at Twyford. 43150 brings up the rear of 1C12 the 11.30 Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads. 6th Jan 09: 450544 the 10.52 Waterloo to Weybridge (2S27) departs from Chertsey 6th Jan 09: 66544 heads 6O49-1018 Neasden to Wool sand empties across Addlestone Moor and away from Chertsey 8th Jan 09: The 12.27 Paddington to Oxford has been crossed to Platform 4 at Twyford to allow a following HST for Swansea to overtake 8th Jan 09: 12.45 Paddington to Swansea (1B35) powered by 43071 & 79 running 7 minutes late cruises through Twyford on the Down Relief. The 12.27 Paddington to Oxford was routed through Platform 4 to allow this service to overtake. 8th Jan 09: 166208 heads the 13.18 Reading to Paddington away from the Twyford stop. The signals protecting the Twyford West crossovers can be seen in the distance. 8th Jan 09: 59004 bursts from under the Hurst Road bridge into Twyford Station with 2 rakes of JNA boxes forming 7C77 Acton to Merehead. 8th Jan 09: 60004 on the point of a late running 6M20 from Whatley to St Pancras catches the low winter sun as it runs through Twyford 10th Jan 09: Showing the unusual destination of Barnes 450565 arrives at Chertsey forming 2S30 11.03 Weybridge to Barnes 10th Jan 09: With the temperature well below freezing the diverted via the WCML, due to engineering work in the Oxford area, 4O27, 05.29 from Garston to Southampton crawls through Chertsey Station. 14th Jan 09: 166217 forming the 11.37 from Oxford looms out of the fog as it runs through Lower Basildon 14th Jan 09: Freddie fox trots over the bridge at Lower Basildon. Taken through a rather dirty car window. 14th Jan 09: Running slightly early despite the fog 66576 with 4O54 the 06.13 from Leeds to Southampton cruises through Lower Basildon 15th Jan 09: The unusual combination of a High Capacity 450567 and 444044 leave Egham on an ECS working. Shame about the dire light though. 15th Jan 09: With nothing to take back to Hoo Junction 66120 trundles through Egham. Still it is one more from my To Fot list, only 11 uk ones to go now. 16th Jan 09: In heavy drizzle 59104 plys west with 7A17 from Acton to Merehead through Shottesbrooke 16th Jan 09: With heavy drizzle sweeping up from the south west 66024 trundles through Shottesbrooke with 6Z71 the 12.05 from Bow to Merehead. The various JNAs make an interesting consist in these days of uniformity. 16th Jan 09: With the rain now stopped 60060 heads 7A17 from Merehead to Acton up the Relief through Shottesbrooke 17th Jan 09: 455729 leads away from Weybridge with 2F17, the 0922 from Waterloo to Woking 17th Jan 09: 4VEP 3417 on her last run on BR metals leaves Weybridge heading for Woking. From there it will head to East Grinstead for Preservation on the Bluebell Railway 17th Jan 09: 73109 'Battle of Britain 50th Aniversary' leads 4VEP 3417 down the slope from Byfleet & New Haw onto the West curve of the Weybridge triangle. 1Z66 is taking the slammer to preservation on the Bluebell Line 17th Jan 09: 3417 trails on the leg from Woking to East Grinstead (1Z66). Captured here on the West Curve of the Weybridge triangle and heading towards Virginia Water 17th Jan 09: Clan Line has just shut off as it passes Weybridge travelling from Victoria to Southampton Eastern Docks with the Orient Express set 19th Jan 09: The bright sun of a few minutes earlier is no more and storm clouds loom in the west as 59101 powers 6Z34 from Merehead to Bow Olympic into Twyford. The consist is a mix of VTG and MRL JNAs. 19th Jan 09: Just on the front edge of a very heavy storm and with the light level falling by the second 60059 brings 6M20 to St Pancras through Twyford. Yours truly got rather wet running back to the shelter of the canopy. 20thJan 09: After the horrendous rain of yesterday the sun shon as 60059 charges east working 6M20 from Whatley to St Pancras. Seen here at Shottesbrooke 20th Jan 09: With the typical monster 3 part consist 59102 trots 7C77 from Acton to Merehead through Shottesbrooke 20th Jan 09: 59103 with 59205 DIT powers 6Z71 the empties from BOW Olympic to Merehead through Shottesbrooke 21st Jan 09: Unusually routed on the Up Main 66182 brings 6O26 the 10.24 Hinksey to Eastleigh Departmental through Lower Basildon 21st Jan 09: 66570 works 4O51 from Wentloog to Southampton along the Up Main as 221214 overtakes with the 09.27 from Manchester Piccadilli to Bournemouth on the Relief 21st Jan 09: Routed on the Up Main is 66570 on 4O51 the 09.59 Wentloog to Southampton. Captured here at Lower Basldon 21st Jan 09: The Whatley to St Pancras stone handled for the 3rd day in a row by 60059 'Swinden Dalesman' rounds the curve away from Woolhampton 21st Jan 09: 59005 approaches the bridge at Frouds Lane just east of Woolhampton powering 7A17 from Merehead to Acton 22nd Jan 09: An early running Woking to Merehead (6Z49) stone empties, with 59004 on the point, is seen here on the slow at Totters Lane shortly after the sunshine departed 22nd Jan 09: Returning from East Grinstead to Warm storage in Eastleigh, Courtesy of Knight's Rail, is 4VEP 3417 hauled by GBRailfreight's 73209 & 205. Running well on the fast line at Totters Ln just west of Winchfield 22nd Jan 09: 4VEP 3417 being towed by 73209/205 from East Grinstead to Eastleigh for storage has just passed the bridge at Totters Lane near Winchfield 22nd Jan 09: With an almost full load 66567 rumbles past Totters Lane with 4O35 the 09.40 from Crewe to Southampton 26th Jan 09: 59101 heads 6Z64 from Bow Olympic to Merehead passed Breadcroft Lane in Maidenhead. 26th Jan 09: The 6Z16- from Hothfield to Moreton on Lugg in the hands of 60061 at Breadcroft Lane. The Transrail livery is rather faded but at least is complete. The loco failed at Twyford, less that 5 minutes after this picture was taken. 26th Jan 09: Running Main Line due to Tug 61 having failed at Twyford thus blocking the Relief line, 59004 works 7C77 to Merehead and passes 59103 heading to Acton with 7A17. Breadcroft Lane. The bushes on the right will snooker this shot later in the year. 26th Jan 09: The 6Z71 empties from Bow Olympic to Merehead trundles west with 59002 in charge. Breadcroft Ln 27th Jan 09: Even in the fog the new DBS livery is vibrant. 59206 brings it's first full load up the GWML. The working is 7A09 Merhead to Acton and is seen here at Shottesbrooke 29th Jan 09: 450553 forms the 10.52 Waterloo to Weybridge (2S27) at Lyne 29th Jan 09: The 4M58, 12.28 from Southampton to Ditton now runs via the SWML and the WCML. Today powered by 66567 it is captured here at Lyne. The pillars of the M25 bridge can be seen in the backgound. 29th Jan 09: 2S31 the 11.52 from Waterloo to Weybridge runs through Lyne to the next stop at Chertsey 30th Jan 09: I was caught in the wrong place whilst waiting for a Serco so this is the best I could manage. 66108,227,034,122 & 200 head a LWR train working from Eastleigh to Hoo Jct over the M25 and towards Virginia Water

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]]> Sat Jan 10 2009 Old Infrastructure Pictures http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1635564.html This random selection are scans of old 'N' prints. While the quality is iffy I hope that the subjects will be of interest to some of you. Thursday 1 January 2009: This random selection are scans of old 'N' prints. While the quality is iffy I hope that the subjects will be of interest to some of you.

17th Aug 63: Upwey & Broadway signal box 10th Feb 64: Woburn Green between High Wycombe and Maidenhead on the very wet winters day 10th Feb 64: Woburn Green between High Wycombe and Maidenhead on the very wet winters day 1st Jan 65: Hawkridge Junction with the bracket signal arms still in place. They controlled the access into the siding to the old Army stores Depot. Now the site of the West Wilts Trading Estate April 65: Shortly before closure a DMU stands in Calne station 9th May 65: The Gantry at Westbury North. Note the Route Indicators on the Calling On arms 24 th Aug 65: Devizes Signal Box Sep 65: A modellers nightmare! Frome Sep 65: A modellers nightmare! Frome 8th Sep 65: Staverton long before the Dart Valley took it over 8th Sep 65: Staverton long before the Dart Valley took it over 8th Sep 65: Staverton long before the Dart Valley took it over Jan 67: Crofton Crossing as it was in January 1967 Jan 67: Crofton Crossing as it was in January 1967 Jan 67: The bobby Arthur Scribbence proudly displays both of his signal levers and his hand lamp. 16th Mar 67: The splitting distants for Heywood Road Junction 1st Jan 72: Heywood Road Jct box 1st Jan 72: Heywood Road Jct box 1st Jan 72: Fairwood Jct Box 1st Jan 72:Fairwood Jct. Note the very limited clearance between the box and the running rails 1st Jan 72: The switch frogs ay Fairwood. I am sure there is a propper term for these things but I do not know what it is. I've found out that they are called 'Movable Elbows'. Not sure when I took this one. Hamstead Crossing Box. These gates were opened manually so were left closed to road traffic unless something wanted to cross the line

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 December 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1631484.html ~ 2 more from my locos to fot list. ~ Bracknell for Sir Nigel and a Tug! ~ RHTT at Twyford and 60085 again. ~ Battledown for a Tug and Sir Lamiel. ~ 3 Duffs a 37 and Sir Nigel Gresley at Lower Basildon. ~ Taplow for the Earl. ~ Two goes at Tangmere and a newish Fred. ~ A Royal stock move and motley boxes for M on Lugg. Monday 1 December 2008: ~ 2 more from my locos to fot list. ~ Bracknell for Sir Nigel and a Tug! ~ RHTT at Twyford and 60085 again. ~ Battledown for a Tug and Sir Lamiel. ~ 3 Duffs a 37 and Sir Nigel Gresley at Lower Basildon. ~ Taplow for the Earl. ~ Two goes at Tangmere and a newish Fred. ~ A Royal stock move and motley boxes for M on Lugg.

2nd Dec 08: The morning Eastleigh to Hoo Junction departmental powered by 66135 arrives that the level crossing at Egham 2nd Dec 08: With rain in the air and the ISO up to 800 66549 works the Neasden to Wool sand empties passed Cox's Lock in Addlestone 3rd Dec 08: The forecast fog did not materialise though the light was not good as 60007 powers through Amen Corner in Bracknell with the Cathedrals Express from Waterloo to Bristol Temple Meads. A street lamp has been cloned from the shot. 3rd Dec 08: Freight through Bracknell is now very rare so today was a real bonus as it was perfect light and a tug! 60085 powers MRL empty boxes from Sevington to Whatley alongside the A329 and away from the town. 4th Dec 08: With Steve Rogers in the chair 60046 'William Wilberforce' plies 6Z34 through Twyford 4th Dec 08: Advenza's 47375 heads west from Old Oak Common to Bristol Temple Meads. Had I ben paying attention a picture of it coming under the Hurst Road bridge was possible. 4th Dec 08: The Wembley RHTT enters Twyford Station headed by 66426. The planned shot was when it had cleared the station shadows but the view was about to be blocked by a late running 12.45 Paddington to Reading turbo 4th Dec 08: 66425 brings up the rear 4th Dec 08: Taken as a test shot for the Sevington to Whatley due 5 minutes later. 458022 on 2C37, 13.20 Waterloo to Reading. Things did not go quite to plan! 4th Dec 08: 60085 again works 6V67 from Sevington. Getting in on the act is 2C44 the 14.09 Reading to Waterloo 9th Dec 08: Tug 56 and the morning Hinksey to Easteleigh Departmental 9th Dec 08: All set up and ready but would the light hold. 444019 for Portsmouth Harbour 9th Dec 08: 66119 heads the 09.35 Washwood Heath to Eastleigh Intermodal 9th Dec 08: Bound for Plymouth is 159011 working 1L33 the 12.20 from Waterloo 9th Dec 08: 220011 from Manchester to Bournemouth 9th Dec 08: With the light now collapsed 30777 'Sir Lamiel' in charge of the Cathedrals Express to Salisbury 9th Dec 08: An air express from Wentloog headed by nearly new 66599 9th Dec 08: 6M44 in the hands of 66040 comes over the flyover at Battledown 11th Dec 08: Working from Tyseley to West Ealing is newly repainted 47580 with Tamper 73906. Captured here at Lower Basildon 11th Dec 08: The DRS operated 'Cruise Saver' from Manchester to Southampton Western Dock was Top 'n Tailed by 47802 and 832. The sun was long departed as the ensemble passed Lower Basildon 11th Dec 08: Much to the gallery's irritation not only had we lost the sun but Sir Nigel was Routed down the main. Still 60007 was going well and sounding good as she roared toward Didcot and Oxford 11th Dec 08: 37667 working from Crewe Gresty Bridge to Eastleigh (0Z37) 13th Dec 08: GWR Castle 5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' roars through Taplow on it's way from Tyseley to Kensington Olympia. 16th Dec 08: 34067 'Tangmere' thunders up the hill through Sandhurst on the Cathex to Winchester. On a foggy but windless day I had not expected the smoke to beat down like this. 16th Dec 08: A hectic cross country drive gave just enough time to get to Mortimer for a 2nd shot of 1Z95 working from Waterloo to Winchester 17th Dec 08: 66192 with the Oil empties for Lindsey at Lower basildon 17th Dec 08: Running bang on time is 66956 and 4O27 from Ditton to Southampton 23rd Dec 08: Skips 67005 & 67019 were used today to take the stock from yesterday's footex to Liverpool for storage at Eastleigh. Captured here at the site of Waltham Siding in very dire light. 23rd Dec 08: Towing a wonderfully motley collection of old boxes is 66152. The working is 6Z36 from Ripple Lane to Moreton on Lugg. The light had improved by half a stop to 1/400 @ f4.5, ISO 1600. At least that is what the meter said !! 29th Dec 08: Diverted via Reading due to Engineering work at Clapham Junction the morning Eastleigh to Hoo Junction Departmental, running as 6Z41, is captured here on the GWML at Milley Bridge in Waltham St Lawrence. 30th Dec 08: Another diversion caused by the work at Clapham Junction is the Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise service. Flagged as 6Z44, 66193 is seen here at Shottesbrooke 31st Dec 08: Last picture of the year is of 66035 working the retimed Brentford to Appleford Binliner through Shottesbrooke

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]]> Mon Dec 1 2008 November 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1616973.html ~ ISO 800 for a Kettle and a Dredded water cannon. ~ More ISO 800 for 66512. ~The 'Great Western Echoes' rail tour to Didcot, there are some more pictures in my Steam Gallery. ~ Autumn colours at Twyford and the Army tug at Lower Baz. ~ The RHTT at night. ~ 2 tugs & 2 Freds at Lower Basildon. ~ Reading's RHTT in full dullo! ~ Breadcroft Lane Bonanza !! ~ Shottesbrooke variety. ~ Dull Tug a Lugg. ~ A lucky 'Wessie' at Lewes in the sun. ~ A pair of 37s in full dull. Saturday 1 November 2008: ~ ISO 800 for a Kettle and a Dredded water cannon. ~ More ISO 800 for 66512. ~The 'Great Western Echoes' rail tour to Didcot, there are some more pictures in my Steam Gallery. ~ Autumn colours at Twyford and the Army tug at Lower Baz. ~ The RHTT at night. ~ 2 tugs & 2 Freds at Lower Basildon. ~ Reading's RHTT in full dullo! ~ Breadcroft Lane Bonanza !! ~ Shottesbrooke variety. ~ Dull Tug a Lugg. ~ A lucky 'Wessie' at Lewes in the sun. ~ A pair of 37s in full dull.

5th Nov 08: Workers refill a Flange Greaser as 450082 heads East past Curzon Bridge, Pirbright. 1/640 @ f2.5, ISO 800, 50mm f1.4 prime. 5th Nov 08: Clan Line took the VSOE to Bristol today. 35028 is captured here nearing Curzon Bridge in Pirbright 5th Nov 08: 66603 with 19 shiney bogie cement tanks in tow passes Shottesbrooke working 6V94 from Earles to Theale 5th Nov 08: DRS 66425 with 426 on the rear heads back to Wembley from Reading with a RHTT 5th Nov 08; DRS's new livery perhaps ! 5th Nov 08: 66426 at Shottesbroooke 6th Nov 08: Echoing the Autumn colours on a very dull and dank day is 450543. Here crossing Addlestone Moor on 2S34 the 12.03 from Weybridge to Waterloo 6th Nov 08: After many attempts and inumerable hours of waiting I have at last managed to capture 66512 on the Neasden to Wool sand empties. Chertsey Station foot bridge can be seen in the distance. 7th Nov 08: The 11.00 from Bristol Temple Meads on the Main through Twyford as 166213 stands with a Reading to Paddington service 7th Nov 08: Full autumn colours as 165112 slows for the Twyford stop 8th Nov 08: 66503 at Kennington working 4O27 from Garston to Southampton 8th Nov 08: 4965 Rood Ashton Hall making it's last trip south and newly restored 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, making it's first, accelerate through Kennington. The 'Great Western Echoes' tour was from Solihul to Didcot and return. 8th Nov 08: Didcot line up 4965, 5322 in War Department livery, 5043 & 5051 11th Nov 08: The Wentloog to Southampton (4051) powered by 66594 at Lower Basildon 11th Nov 08: FGW are now using 180104 captured here working 1W02 the 10.51 Paddington to Hereford 11th Nov 08: In glorious light 66572 and the 06.13 from Leeds 11th Nov 08: Army tug 60040 trundles along powering 6B33 from Theale to Robeston 11th Nov 08: DRS 66423 heads 3J41 from Reading to Acton through Twyford. 66422 was on the rear. 1/250 @ f2.8, ISO 3200. Canon 50mm f1.4 prime 12th Nov 08: 220005 on the 9.42 from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth runs bang on time through Lower Basildon 12th Nov 08: Routed up the main is 66575 on the Wentloog to Southampton 12th Nov 08: The Theale to Robeston empties with 60039 on the point 12th Nov 08: 66542 and 4M62 to Trafford Park 12th Nov 08: It is always good to see a tug, here 60041 works the return Eastleigh to Hinksey Departmental 14th Nov 08: Having made a trip round the Chilterns the RHTT based at Reading trundles home led by 66423 14th Nov 08: 66422 still looks relatively clean as it has only been on the duty for four days. The HST is 1D37, 13.21 Paddington to Oxford 14th Nov 08: Not normally a Friday working is 6V94 cement form Earles to Theale. Here powered by 66606 through Shottesbrooke 14th Nov 08: With the new Nacco hoppers on the front 59203 Eastbound on 7A17 from Merehead to Acton 19th Nov 08: 59103 plows east with 7A09 to Acton 19th Nov 08: On a perfect morning 66057 heads the Hayes to Moreton on Lugg empties. 7A09 can be seen in the distance under the bridges. 19th Nov 08: Richard (the chair) Norris & Graham (Happy Hippy) Lee 19th Nov 08: The new MRL hoppers are being used for sand on the 6A63 Acton to Theale with 66066 on the point 19th Nov 08: Diverted due to signalling work at Aylesbury is the Cricklewood to Calvert Bin Liner powered by 66513. Captured here at Breadcroft Lane in Maidenhead 19th Nov 08: 66034 and 6A58 from Calvert to Northolt diverted via the GWML due to the signalling work at Aylesbury 19thNov 08: 47828 'Joe Strummer' is taking FGW power car 43175 to Loughborough 19th Nov 08: 6V94 the Earles to Theale cement in the hands of 66601 at Breadcroft Lane 19th Nov 08: the Wembley based RHTT, T N T by 66426 & 66425 makes it's way home after the weekly daytime trip to Reading 20th Nov 08: 220033 works 1O01 the 7.54 Manchester Piccadilli to Brighton through Shottesbrooke. Fot it while you can as this service will be withdrawn shortly 20th Nov 08: Heavy Haul 66608 brings the Burngullow to Bow Olympic eastwards 20th Nov 08: 66152 is tasked with 6M20 to St Pancras from Whatley 20th Nov 08: In a welcome patch of sun 59205 on 7C77 Acton to Merehead empties 20th Nov 08: Sunset at Shottesbrooke with 165106 24th Nov 08: The Hayes to Moreton on Lugg (6B35) piloted by 60046 through Shottesbrooke. 25th Nov 08: Performing Driver Training duties 442414 departs from Lewes 25th Nov 08: 377308 arrives at Lewes working the 11.25 from Seaford to Brighton 25th Nov 08: 171728 leaves Platform 3 with the 11.32 from Brighton to Ashford International as 377471 waits with 2D68 the 11.58 to Brighton. Curving away to the right is the direct line to Haywards Heath. 25th Nov 08: Departing Lewes is 171728 on 1G29 from Brighton to Ashford International 25th Nov 08: Performing Driver Training duties 442414 departs from Lewes 28th Nov 08: 4M61 from Southampton to Trafford Park with 66592 on the point at Silchester 28th Nov 08: With the light fading fast and the ISO up to 1600 the WCR pair 37676 & 37248 head 5Z47 ECS from Carnforth to Poole. The ensemble will be used on 'Spitfire Railtour's jaunt to Blackpool and return on Saturday the 29th Nov. Captured here at Silchester

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]]> Sat Nov 1 2008 October 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1600240.html ~ Old, new and cement at Shottesbrooke. ~ Same old thing at Silchester. ~ Skips and Turbos in Bucks. ~ Bits and pieces on a dull morning. ~ 59001 in the sun at last! ~ Serco, Water cannons, a couple of sheds and a Juniper tug. ~ Sir Lamiel at Sonning, ~ The NMT near Mortimer. ~ WCR 33 stock move. ~ Filling time waiting for a train that went another way!! ~ Lower Basildon in beautiful Autumn sunshine. ~ 2 Tugs at Breadcroft Lane. ~ Stoneblower move with 2 x 73s. ~Amberly & Angmering in the sun. ~ Tilehurst. ~ ISO 800 weather again for the yellow DBSO and others on the GWML. Wednesday 1 October 2008: ~ Old, new and cement at Shottesbrooke. ~ Same old thing at Silchester. ~ Skips and Turbos in Bucks. ~ Bits and pieces on a dull morning. ~ 59001 in the sun at last! ~ Serco, Water cannons, a couple of sheds and a Juniper tug. ~ Sir Lamiel at Sonning, ~ The NMT near Mortimer. ~ WCR 33 stock move. ~ Filling time waiting for a train that went another way!! ~ Lower Basildon in beautiful Autumn sunshine. ~ 2 Tugs at Breadcroft Lane. ~ Stoneblower move with 2 x 73s. ~Amberly & Angmering in the sun. ~ Tilehurst. ~ ISO 800 weather again for the yellow DBSO and others on the GWML.

A comparable view taken on 12th Jun 1987: 47597 with Domestic coal at Shottesbrooke 2nd Oct 08: 66608 trundles east through Shottesbrooke with a short rake of loaded Lafarge JPA's for Theale 2nd Oct 08: 43174 on the Up Relief. Since the speed limit has been raised to 90 mph this is a more common sight 2nd Oct 08: If you ever wonder why all westbound pictures at Shottesbrooke are taken form the same spot this is the reason. 43137 was travalling at 183 ft per second (125 mph). 1/800 @ f6.3 ISO 200 lens set at 24mm (38mm Equivelant) 2nd Oct 08: 59104 with JHA, JNA & OAAs in tow forming 6C77 from Acton to Merehead 3rd Oct 08: 165132 on the Basingstoke to Reading shuttle at Silchester 3rd Oct 08: With Mortimer church in the background 66077 works the Washwood Heath to Eastleigh Intermodal southwards 3rd Oct 08: The Marchwood to Didcot MoD stores service in the capable hands of 66160. 3rd Oct 08: 66567 roars through Silchester on 4O51 from Cardiff Wentloog to Southampton. 4th Oct08: 67014 heads the 05.51 service from Wrexham through Beaconsfield. This station looked better when it has the two fast lines in place and none of the new violent blue paint! 4th Oct 08: During a rare burst of sun the 12.04 from High Wycombe calls at Seer Green & Jordans 4th Oct 08: Kicking up some leaves as it roars up hill is 165037 on the 11.53 Marylebone to Biscester North 4th Oct 08: Now 67023 leads 67014 on the 12.17 to Wrexham 4th Oct 08: Less than 3 minutes later 67025 races past with the 08.55 from Wrexham 4th Oct 08: Relaxing on the back is 67017 'Arrow' 6th Oct 08: With the 'Bell End' leading 59001 powers 7A09 away from the Sonning Cutting 6th Oct 08: 165129 lurks in the bay with the 11.50 to Henley at 166218 leaves Twyford on the 10.51 from Paddington. 6th Oct 08: Rarely pictured is the Henley branch, here 165129 enters Wargrave with the 11.50 from Twyford. It is hard to imagine that this was once double track with two platforms. 6th Oct 08: Tug 56 has been tasked with the Whatley to St Pancras stone for some weeks now and is captured here today passing Twyford. The temporary foot bridge has resulted in the triangular speed restriction warning sign for Twyford West cross over being repositioned further back on the platform. Previously it would have been in the middle of this picture. 8th Oct 08: At last a shot of 59001 in full sun! 7A09 to Acton at Shottesbrooke 8th Oct 08: 66024 in charge of 6B35 from Hayes to Moreton on Lugg 8th Oct 08: 166212 departs Twyford as the Autumn colours start to show. 14th Oct 08: 37038 heads 1Q14 from Derby to Bournemouth via Weymouth through Pirbright 14th Oct 08: Pounding away at the back was 37059 14th Oct 08: Water cannon time again. DR 98930 & 980 treat the down slow through Pirbright 14th Oct 08: 66013 on a lightly loaded 6M44 Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise service. ISO 800 time again! 14th Oct 08: Treating the fast lines is DR 98977 & 98927, Captured here at Totters Lane near Winchfield 14th Oct 08: As the light fades 66110 plods west with the afternoon Hoo Junction to Eastleigh departmental 14th Oct 08: Juniper 458024 heads home having been to Bournemouth to collect 458014 15th Oct 08: Southern Railway N15 class 4-6-0 30777 'Sir Lamiel' Sweeps into the Sonning Cutting working todays Cathedrals Express from Victoria to Stratford upon Avon. Shot setting were 1/500 @ f4.5 -2/3 stop. ISO 800 16th Oct 08: Voyager 220002 leaves Mortimer bound for Manchester 16th Oct 08: 43062 'John Armitt' heads the NMT which spent the day on the Southern and is captured here climbing away from Mortimer on it's way back to Reading. 1 minute later it was full sun ! 16th Oct 08: 'Up close and personal' 66569 thunders south and over the foot crossing with the Wentloog to Southampton liner 17th Oct 08: West Coast Railways 33025 works 5Z33 from Tyseley to Southall. Captured here on the Up Relief at Twyford 21st Oct 08: Next stop 'Chertsey' for 450549 passing Watery Lane in Lyne. With the M25 only 100 metres away this is anything but a quiet location. 22nd Oct 08: Definitely not 'Sun on the nose' an UID Voyager on the Down Main at Lower Basildon 22nd Oct 08: 66035 is tasked with the morning Hinksey to Eastleigh Departmental and runs through Lower Basildon 22nd Oct 08; 4O04 from Washwood Heath with 66019 on the point nears the main road bridge at Lower Basildon 22nd Oct 08: 43092 races towards Reading. The big Oak tree is surprisingly green for this time of year 22nd Oct 08: 66618 heads 6Z60 Bow Olympic to Hackney Yard empties. 22nd Oct 08: East bound is 66538 working 4O54 from Leeds 22nd Oct 08: As the Marchwood to Didcot MoD working came into view it ran into a deep shadow hence the going away shot 22nd Oct 08: Rural Berkshire and 221120 22nd Oct 08: Back to the normal bridge for this one. 66541 on the 07.12 from Ditton to Southampton 22nd Oct 08: 60047 heads west on the Main with the returning Murco tanks to Robeston Image resized. Click F11 to view full screen Image resized. Click F11 to view full screen 24th Oct 08: Heavy Haul's 66951 wanders along the Up Relief towards Breadcroft Lane in Maidenhead 24th Oct 08: Tug 10 powers the Whatley to St Pancras towards Maidenhead 24th Oct 08: 59002 & 59202 head for home on 6C77 to Merehead and passes 59103 on 7A17 for Acton

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]]> Wed Oct 1 2008 An early start at Cholsey http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1593093.html The forecast for a fine day tempted me to make an early start at Manor Farm in Cholsey. The first usable picture was taken at 07.08. A move was made later for a few shots from the bridges at South Moreton Thursday 9 October 2008: The forecast for a fine day tempted me to make an early start at Manor Farm in Cholsey. The first usable picture was taken at 07.08. A move was made later for a few shots from the bridges at South Moreton

9th Oct 08: Cholsey Dawn. 9th Oct 08: 20 minutes before the sun rose an HST races west towards Didcot 9th Oct 08: 12 minutes later and the light is improving at Adelantes 2 and 4 slow for a stop at Cholsey 9th Oct 08: 5 minutes before the sun rose 66069 trundles through working 1E69 to Wakefield Europort 9th Oct 08: 43138 Catches the 1st rays of sun 9th Oct 08: The meeting. HST and 166213 9th Oct 08: The side lights up as a Voyager speeds west 9th Oct 08: 7.53 am and a slight change of angle produced the hoped for flash as the sun reflects from the side of a Turbo 9th Oct 08: At 08.14 165107 leaves Cholsey as a little mist forms in the distance 9th Oct 08: In beautiful soft morning light 220027 nears the bridge at Manor Farm 9th Oct 08: Nearly an hour after sunrise a Voyager on the Up Main with Didcot power station in the distance 9th Oct 08: 43178 hammers up the main 9th Oct 08: Adelantes 180104 & 102 return from Paddington 9th Oct 08: 66124 brings the 04.33 Wakefield Europort to Southampton up the relief 9thy Oct 08: 3 minutes later and 66516 with a very even load passes with 4M50 to Crewe 9th Oct 08: An Oxford stopper starts away from Cholsey 9th Oct 08: Running a few minutes early is 66594 and the 05.28 from Garston 9th Oct 08: At 10.47 the sun is just on the other side of the line. 66044 and 4M33 Intermodal to Burton on Trent 9th Oct 08: 66548 in command of the loaded Cardiff Pengam to Angerstein Wharf. THe white houses of North Moreton can be seen on the distant hill top 9th Oct 08: An interesting consist for 66016 working the Hinksey to Eastleigh Departmental trip 9th Oct 08: An old livery Voyager accelerates towards the bridge in Sands Rd, South Moreton 9th Oct 08: Not expected was 'Joe Strummer' 47828 heading west 9th Oct 09: My view of 66591 working 4E44 to Leeds is about to be snookered 9th Oct 08: 4M58 to Ditton with 66542 approaches the occupation bridge in the middle of the cutting 9th Oct 08: 211117 on the Up Relief 9th Oct 08: 66568 has just passed the site of Moreton Cutting marshalling yard on it's way from Leeds 9th Oct 08: Stuffed! A fast moving Wentloog and slow HST do not mix. 9th Oct 08: 165101. A very similar balloon was noted near Biggleswade a few hours later 9th Oct 08: 4O27 from Ditton with 66567 on the point leaves the power station behind as it nears Sands Road 9th Oct 08: Tug 76 rumbles west with the Theale to Robeston Murco empties.

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]]> Thu Oct 9 2008 September 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1585627.html ~59s at Twyford. ~ Sunshine and Showers at Shottesbrooke. ~ Variety at Silchester and Mortimer. ~ A Crompton& Ed tour. ~ 'Ollie's' Cathex. ~ A bone move to Wembley.~ Fastline's new coal service. ~ Odds & sods at Tilehurst. ~ Lower Purley in sun and not! ~ 4 sunny trains with 5 locos at Shottesbrooke. ~ A pair of 60's at Lower Baz. Thursday 25 September 2008: ~59s at Twyford. ~ Sunshine and Showers at Shottesbrooke. ~ Variety at Silchester and Mortimer. ~ A Crompton& Ed tour. ~ 'Ollie's' Cathex. ~ A bone move to Wembley.~ Fastline's new coal service. ~ Odds & sods at Tilehurst. ~ Lower Purley in sun and not! ~ 4 sunny trains with 5 locos at Shottesbrooke. ~ A pair of 60's at Lower Baz.

2nd Sept 08: Imaculate 59002 trundles 7A17 from Merehead to Acton Yard through Twyford 2nd Sept 08: With 43 on 59203 runs through Twyford working the Acton to Merehead jumbo empties 3rd Sep 08: With no number on the front 60082 'Mam Tor' leads the Whatley to St Pancras stone through Shottesbrooke 3rd Sep 08: Now in bright sun 59205 has 37 hoppers in tow on 7A17 Merehead to Acton 3rd Sep 08: Load 43 empties for 59204 on 7C77 to Merehead 3rd Sep 08: Just after a very heavy shower 165110 heads for Paddington with a Bedwyn service 3rd Sep 08: The Wednesday's only Appleford to West Drayton powered by 66163 at Shottesbrooke 4th Sept 08: With the strong wind roaring through the trees blocking out the sound I was caught by surprise by 66015 on the Hinksey to Eastleigh engineers. 4th Sept 08: In stonking light 66175 heads the Washwood Heath to Eastleigh Intermodal through Silchester 4th Sept 08: 66503 north bound on 4M58 to Ditton 4th Sept 08: 66567 enters Mortimer Station on the point of 4O54 from Leeds 4th Sept 08: The Reading to Basingstoke shuttle arrives as the north bound departs 4th Sept 08: 165132 draws to a halt at Mortimer. Platform clearances here are limited and large signs warn of the turbulance caused by through trains 4th Sept 08: 66569 races downhill and through the station. Hold on to your hat!!! 6th Sept 08: High Capacity Desiro 450563 leads 450570 away from Vriginia Water 6th Sept 08: Spitfire Railtours trip from Waterloo to Weymouth powers away from Virginia Water headed by 33025 6th Sept 08: 73136 'Perseverance' brings up the tail of the 'Dorset Dumpling' to Weymouth 14th Sep 08: BR Standard Pacific 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' pounds through away from Pirbright Junction on the Cathedrals Express from Waterloo to Exeter 14th Sep 08: 70013 rounds the curve through Pirbright. 16th Sep 08: 58050 being taken from Eastleigh to Wembley in the consist of 6M44 headed by 66172. Captured here passing through Winchfield 15th Sep 08: Newly refurbished 58050 passing through Winchfield 18th Sep 08: 60024 runs light to Didcot probably to refuel as it came back later and was due to work the empty Murco tanks back from Theale to Robeston 18th Sep 08: 66117 works 4O04 from Washwood Heath to Southampton 18th Sep 08: Network Rail route learner used 31105 from Derby to Bournemouth 18th Sep 08: Voyager 211133 cruises along the relief at Lower Basildon 18th Sep 08: Running well on the main is 66541 and the Wentloog to Southampton liner 14th Sep 08: 444041 tails the 08.54 (1W19) to Bournemouth round the curve at Pirbright 19th Sep 08: 450072 pulls into Ash station with the 12.10 departure to Ascot 20th Sep 08: Fastline's 66301 passes Milton Park with empty hoppers heading to Portbury. The empties will form the first load of a new service to Ratcliffe on Soar power station 20th Sep 08: 66107 & 66101 trundle slowly towards Didcot away from Moreton Cutting 20th Sep 08: 66570 powers the Ditton to Southampton liner away from Didcot 20th Sep 08: 66571 and 4O27 from Garston 20th Sep 08: Having run wrong line from the station an HST crosses to the Up Main 20th Sep 08: The Hinksey to Eastleigh departmental in the hands of 66025. It was travelling faster than the HST but not for long! 20th Sep 08: 220029 for Birmingham New Street at Didcot North Junction 20th Sep 08: 4O54 from Leeds takes the East chord at Didcot North Junction 20th Sep 08: With a monster ballast train 66146 is heading for the West chord at Didcot North 20th Sep 08: 66590 nears North Junction with 4O02 from Lawley Steet to Southampton 20th Sep 08: Adelante 180102 clatters over Didcot North Junction making for Worcester 20th Sep 08: Turbo 166217 from Oxford takes the crossover that leads to the station 20th Sep 08: 220026 for Manchester Picadilli at North Junction 20th Sep 08: The snappers are out in force for the return on 66301 and the first load of coal for Ratcliffe. 20th Sep 08: Fastline's 66301 at Didcot North Junction 22nd Wep 08: 66531 hurries west through Tilehurst working 4M58 to Ditton 22ns Sep 08: The afternoon Eastleigh to Hinksey depertmental in the hands of 66057 22nd Sep 08: Voyager 220027 bound for Guildford 22nd Sep 08: The Intermodal for Birch Coppice and 66069 22nd Sep 08: During a heavy shower recently named 66593 '3MG Mersey Multimodal Gateway' enters Tilehust station working from Ditton to Southampton 22nd Sep 08: 66104 hauling the Southampton Western Docks to Bescot Ford car carriers 25th Sep 08: In beautiful light 66007 runs through Purley with the 09.35 Washwood Heath to Eastleigh Intermodal

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]]> Thu Sep 25 2008 Friday & Saturday http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1585556.html After early fog it became 2 beautiful days. Firstly at Worting Junction and on Saturday at Steventon fot the Fastline coal and Manor Farm at Cholsey for Nunney Castle. Saturday 27 September 2008: After early fog it became 2 beautiful days. Firstly at Worting Junction and on Saturday at Steventon fot the Fastline coal and Manor Farm at Cholsey for Nunney Castle.

26th Sep 08: Out of the mist comes 444019 the 08.05 Waterloo to Weymouth (1W17) 26th Sep 08: 159006 heads for Waterloo 26th Sep 08: With the mist now cleared 66144 heads 4M33 to Burton 26th Sep 08: Full 'Bling' for 159002 26th Sep 08: The only freight that came down on the main line was 66590 on 4O18 from Lawley Street 26th Sap 08: The morning Eastleigh to Hoo Junction departmental with 66035 on the front. 26th Sep 08: 4M55 to Lawley Street and 66593 complete with it's new nameplate. Pitty thet he old pink building is still with us! 26th Sep 08: 450042 heads 444007 26th Sep 08: Dodging the shadows as is plods down the slow is 66075 on the Wakefield Europort Intermodal 26th Sep 08: In convoy 73209,73205 & 73141 26th Sep 08; 73141, 73205 & 73209 26th Sep 08: Just playing around ! Shot settings were 1/13 @ f22. ISO 100. Canon 24-105 f4L at 24mm. I had several attempts before I got it right. 26th Sep 08: Voyager 220028 26th Sep 08: 66021 working the morning Hinksey to Eastleigh deptmental. Foliage growth now prevents takig a picture through the palings to the right of the bridge parapet. 26th Sep 08: The Southampton to Ditton (4M58) with 66537 26th Sep 08: The last one ! At least for me as this picture means that I have now pictures of all of SWT's 172 Desiros 27th Sep 08: 66085 on 4O04 Intermodal service from Washwood Heath 27th Sep 08: Bound for Yeovil Junction is 159022 27th Sep 08: 67021 powers the VSOE to Basingstoke from the Southamton Direction 27th Sep 08: 67002 on the tail. It returned a shortly after and went to Poole via the Laverstock Loop 27th Sep 08: A Voyager for Bournemouth. One of the few that used the main line 26th Sep 08: With the Quidhampton tanks on the front 66130 hurries through on the Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise service 27th Sep 08: Just basking in the sun now that the mist had cleared 37417 & 37401 wait for their next duty 27th Sep 08: 37401 28th Sep 08: 66101 returns coal hoppers to Avonmouth from Didcot P S. Captured here at Steventon 27th Sep 08: On the 2nd weekend of the service 66305 leads 6M90 from Portbury to Ratcliffe on Soar P S. This is the site of the long removed Steventon Station. 27th Sep 08: Cholsey Church and a Voyager 27th Sep 08: Voyagers 220012 & 029 catch the late afternoon light. 1M86 to Manchester. 27th Sep 08: 220027 working 1E52 to Newcastle 27th Sep 08: 66132 was a surprise, believed to be a very, very early running 4O04 Intermodal from Hams Hall to Eastleigh 27th Sep 08: GWR Castle 5029 Nunney Castle accelerates from a signal check at Manor Farm, Cholsey. 1Z80 was returning the Castle to Tysley after a short stay on the Mid Hants 27th Sep 08: 47773 had earlier worked the tour to Alton and was now adding some extra load.

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 Continental Interlude http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1579254.html A Family visit by train to Berlin allowed for a day's fotting at Schonefeld Flughafen station and an hour at Ostbahnhof in the City. The journey home was via Cologne and Brussels. The closure of the Channel Tunnel meant an over night stay in the city. A few shots are included whilst waiting for our Eurostar service. Monday 15 September 2008: A Family visit by train to Berlin allowed for a day's fotting at Schonefeld Flughafen station and an hour at Ostbahnhof in the City. The journey home was via Cologne and Brussels. The closure of the Channel Tunnel meant an over night stay in the city. A few shots are included whilst waiting for our Eurostar service.

7th Sep 08: Set 3006 waits at St Pancras with the 19.30 to Brussels 7th Sep 08: At 23.10 Thalys sets 4540 & 4321 wait their next duty at Brussels Midi station 9th Sep 08: A 'U Bahn' service crosses the Spree on the Oberbaum bridge 9th Sep 08: 155 179-5 southbound on the climb past Kaiserdamm 'S Bahn' station 9th Sep 08: A 'U Bahn' set reflected in the glass Museum walls. The C47 (Dakota) is a reminder of the Berlin Airlift usd to convey food to the city after the Russians closed the borders 10th Sep 08: A 'U Bahn' service to Pancow rushes into Kaiserdamm Station. These units have a very rapid rate of acceleration and decceleration. 1/60 @ f4. ISO 1600 11th Sep 08: 143 306-9 enters Schonefeld with the fast shuttle to the airport. The shuttle version of these double deck coaching sets are somewhat spartan inside. 11th Sep 08: 155 068-0 heads east towards Berlin 11th Sep 08: Arriva DMU VT23B east bound. A pretty little unit I think. 11th Sep 08: 140 647-9 runs towards the city 11th Sep 08: RBH opperted 145 class No 206 heads west with a long rake of LPG tanks 11th Sep 08: 143 845-0-Runs east with flat wagons 11th Sep 08: ITL 118 002 and a long rake of hoppers 11th Sep 08: 189 055-7 on the through line with a mixed consist 11th Sep 08: This attractive articulated DMU has the motor in the very short central section 11th Sep 08: A Red Shed ! Not what I had expected to see. DE 670 Westbound 11th Sep 08: An Engineers 'Diagnostic' rail car 701 169-9 11th Sep 08: 140 647-9 and loaded hoppers passes 143 566-8 on a shuttle service 11th Sep 08: 185 277-1 takes tha platform loop with an east bound liner 11th Sep 08: 155 068-0 with a train of cement wagons passes the hopper train 11th Sep 08: Now with a fresh driver in the chair 140 647-9 gets under way 11th Sep 08: Witha long rake of 'Railion' branded side tippers 155 150-6 hurries through 11th Sep 08: 143 843-1 slows with an express for Dessau 11th Sep 08: Diesil 233 700-00 with another massive rake of hoppers as a Dessau Nauen express waits the right away. 11th Sep 08: A 'Ludmilla' is a big powerful beast 11th Sep 08: 143 233-5 11th Sep 08: 155 168-8- with empty oil tanks 11th Sep 08: 155 128-2- with more tanks west bound 11th Sep 08: An express EMU races through 11th Sep 08: Two more 'Ludmilas' 233 206-2 & 232 230-3 run light through the station 11th Sep 08: Locon owned No 103 crawls along on the through line with spent ballast, 11th Sep 08: With the shunter now detached No 118 301 backs down onto the train. It departed east with a giant plume of clag from one of it's two engines. Unfortunately under the only dark patch of the day 11th Sep 08: PKP Cargo branded EU43-002 runs through the platform to overtake the ballast still waiting on the through 11th Sep 08: High Speed DMU enters Ostbahnhof with a service from Kopenhagen 11th Sep 08: Inter City high speed DMU ready to depart to Kopenhagan 11th Sept 08: The classic view at Ostbahnhof as 401 512-9 waits to depart 11th Sep 08: 112 123-5 with an Express to Frankfurt (Oder) at Ostbahnhof 11th Sep 08: Obviously not Paddington 11th Sep 08: 101 109-7 waits at Ostbahnhof station with an express to Munster 12th Sep 08: 121 136-7 arrives at Berlin Hauptbahnhof with an express from Dortmund 12th Sep 08: 143 931-09 waits to leave with the 09.21 to Nauen 12th Sep 08: Our train from Berlin at Cologne. 0-250kph in less than 7 minutes! Impresive. 12th Sep 08: 2152 stands at Brussels Midi. Our train from Cologne is along side. 12th Sep 08: With the light fading fast tram 7799 pulls away from the Midi station stop. 12th Sep 08: A busy cross roads with a triangular tram junction in the middle and non working traffic lights was interesting to watch 13th Sep 08: In Push Mode 1350 waits to depart 13th Sep 08: 1190 and E186 119 wait their next duty 13th Sep 08: The view West with the Eurostar line climbing away on the right. I haven't seen so many compound points in the UK since the 60's! 13th Sep 08: Shunter 5211 at rest 13th Sep 08: EMU 233 waits to depart. Note the grafitti, virtually everying on wheels is plastered in the stuff despite what these pictures show

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]]> Mon Sep 15 2008 Cholsey Manor Farm http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1569282.html A visit to see Duchess of Sutherland on a very dull day was brightened by the variety of other traffic and the good company of Richard Lewis and Chris Nevard Wednesday 27 August 2008: A visit to see Duchess of Sutherland on a very dull day was brightened by the variety of other traffic and the good company of Richard Lewis and Chris Nevard

27th Aug 08: 6233 makes a fine sight as it races at top speed past Cholsey Manor Farm with the Cathex to Worcester from Victoria 27th Aug 08: 66132 plies the Hayes to Moreton on Lugg empty hoppers 27th Aug 08: Diverted via the GWML is 66166 and Ford Cars from Acton to Garston Dock 27th Aug 08: 180102 charges west towards Didcot 27th Aug 08: 4O51 in the hands of 66558. Cardiff,Wentloog to Southampton 27th Aug 08: Chris Nevard tries Richards new D700 for size 27th Aug 08: Tug 21 and the Theale to Lindsey empty oil tanks 27th Aug 08: A welome surprise was Advenza's 57005 taking Virgin Mark 2 coaches from store at MOD Kineton to Eastleigh 27th Aug 08: The 07.12 from Ditton powered by 66516 27th Aug 08: Not yet rebranded is 220022 27th Aug 08: A further bonus was that the 'Q' WO Appleford to West Drayton loaded PGS's ran with 60056 on the point

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]]> Wed Aug 27 2008 August 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1568165.html ~New tanks at a dull Ruscombe. ~ Caroline's Tractor. ~ Tangmere,units and a shed at Farnborough. ~ 59001 in new livery. ~ Stone Blower move to Woking. ~ Thunder, clag & scrap! ~ The Red Lady at Cox's Lock. ~ DRS Convoy and variety west of Reading. ~ A red Cathex to Exeter. ~ A new footbridge and a new livery at Twyford. ~ 47s & 33s on Tour. ~ 37 powered Enterprise at Egham. Friday 1 August 2008: ~New tanks at a dull Ruscombe. ~ Caroline's Tractor. ~ Tangmere,units and a shed at Farnborough. ~ 59001 in new livery. ~ Stone Blower move to Woking. ~ Thunder, clag & scrap! ~ The Red Lady at Cox's Lock. ~ DRS Convoy and variety west of Reading. ~ A red Cathex to Exeter. ~ A new footbridge and a new livery at Twyford. ~ 47s & 33s on Tour. ~ 37 powered Enterprise at Egham.

4th Aug 08: The well loaded Whatley to St Pancras with 66021 on the point leaves Twyford 4th Aug 08: 66623 'Bill Bolsover' running light back to Taunton from West Ealing 4th Aug 08: 59104 clagging well on 6C77 Acton to Merehead empties 4th Aug 08: Despite the heavy consist 59102 is almost silent as it passes Southbury Lane in Ruscombe woring 7A17 to Acton from Merehead 4th Aug 08: 66616 works to Theale from the Lafarge cement works at Earles. The new bogie tanks glisten depite the dull weather 4th Aug 08: A very clean (new?) Multi Purpose Stone Blower DR80302 works west 6th Aug 08; 450008 stands at Bagshot with 2N24 the 09.53 departure to Ascot 6th Aug 08: Inspection Saloon 'Caroline' leads 37423 on the Staines to Farnham leg of 2Z01's tour of the Southern area 6th Aug 08: 37423 races past as 450108 arrives with 2N26 the 10.23 to Ascot. Lucky this time as there is always a very real possibility of being bowled by the too Ascot services. 6th Aug 08: 37423 now leads as 2Z01 climbs to Fox Hills Tunnel 7th Aug 08: 450038 crosses to the slow as it nears Farnborough working a Poole semifast service 7th Aug 08: 159103 races towards Waterloo from Salisbury 7th Aug 08: 444016 exits the snake through Farnborough with an Up Weymouth fast 7th Aug 08: 444004 on the Down Fast for Weymouth 7th Aug 08: Tangmere going well on the slow with a Cathex from Waterloo to Salisbury 7th Aug 08: 450123 heads to Portsmouth Harbour and passes 159004 London bound 7th Aug 08: 'Not in Service' is High Capacity Desiro 450550 7th Aug 08: 159022 on the Down Fast 7th Aug 08: 66196 on a well loaded 4M66 Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise 8th Aug 08: With smoke from a distant fire lying in the cutting 59001 powers 6A09 to Acton 8th Aug 08: 66160 and 6B35 Hayes to Morton on Lugg empties 11th Aug 08: 450560 enters Chertsey with a Weybridge to Waterloo service 11th Aug 08: 47501 'Craftsman' trundles Stone Blower DR80214 through Chertsey. 6Z47 is from Stowmarket to Woking 11th Aug 08: DR80214 11th Aug 08: This shot of 450548 on the 12.58 from Waterloo means that of the 172 SWT Desiros I have only 450080 left to picture. 12th Aug 08: 43135 nears Twyford under the remains of a rainbow 12th Aug 08: On an evening of viscious thunder storms a patch of sun lights up the embankment as 165119 slows for the stop at Twyford. It is bound for Henley on Thames 12th Aug 08: Despite the little weak sun the ISO is up to 1600, 57005 clags west working 6Z56 Hitchin to Cardiff Tidal scrap metal 13th Aug 08: High Capacity Desiro 450560 rounds the curve to Addlestone and away from Cox's Lock 13th Aug 08: Sporting a colourful Cathedrals Express headboard 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' passes Cox's Lock, Addlestone. The 'Sunny South Special' ! was running from Clapham Junction to Weymouth. 17th Aug 08: 66569 working from Southampton to Lawley Street charges up hill away from Mortimer working 4M44 14th Aug 08: With 2 VGA vans in tow 66074 heads an MoD service from Ludgershall to Didcot 14th Aug 08: For the 3rd day in a row 60094 powers the Whatley to St Pancras stone. Captured here at Padworth 14th Aug 08: 42147 races up the main through Lower Basildon 14th Aug 08: The Theale to Robeston empty Murco tanks were routed down the main line so it was just as well that the sun was hiding 14th Aug 08: A nice surprise was 60071 working 6C63 from Acton to Avonmouth 14th Aug 08: On their way from Crewe to Wembley are 47712, 37423 & 37059 running through Lower Basildon. They will be used on Rail Tour duties at the weekend 14th Aug 08: 37059, 37423 & 47712 14th Aug 08: The 07.12 from Ditton is headed by 66536 and is on time as it passes the bridge at Lower Basildon 14th Aig 08; Having worked down light to Eastleigh in the morning 66116 has a good and varied load for the return working to Hinksey Yard 14th Aug 08: The 13.10 Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal and 66169 20th Aug 08: WCR class 47, 47245 runs to Westbury ready to haul the Cathedrals Express on to Exeter. Captured here at Frouds Lane, Woolhampton 20th Aug 08: Stanier Pacific 6233 Duchess of Sutherland has just shut off as she races west past Frouds Lane, Woolhampton. The Cathedrals Express is running from Victoria to Exeter. 21st Aug 08: With the temporary foot bridge taking shape 43029 charges up the Main through Twyford 21st Aug 08: 43018 races through Twyford on the Down Main 21st Aug 08: 66069 in charge of the 'Saintly Stones' the 6M20 from Whatley to St Pancras 21st Aug 08: With the revised green still looking very bright 59001 heads 7A17 Merehead to Acton through Ruscombe 21st Aug 08: 59001 21st Aug 08: 66510 brings The Earles to Theale cement towards Ruscombe 21st Aug 08: 66510 working 6V94 through Ruscombe

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]]> Fri Aug 1 2008 July 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1546549.html A very good hour at Twyford with locos from 4 different companies. Sir Nigel Gresley at Padworth & Wokingham. I screwed the shot of Tangmere so here are the freights that passed Lower Basildon. Yeoman Freightliner Combo. 73141 Test Run. A very wet 'Sunny South Special' (some more in my Steam gallery). 2 tugs on a poor day! Odds & Sods at Breadcroft Lane. More stone at Breadcroft Lane. A Streak, Barbied slammers and a Euroshed. Shottesbrooke for 2 unusual freights. Tuesday 1 July 2008: A very good hour at Twyford with locos from 4 different companies. Sir Nigel Gresley at Padworth & Wokingham. I screwed the shot of Tangmere so here are the freights that passed Lower Basildon. Yeoman Freightliner Combo. 73141 Test Run. A very wet 'Sunny South Special' (some more in my Steam gallery). 2 tugs on a poor day! Odds & Sods at Breadcroft Lane. More stone at Breadcroft Lane. A Streak, Barbied slammers and a Euroshed. Shottesbrooke for 2 unusual freights.

1st Jul 08: Another HST tears up the Main through Twyford. HSTs make regular stops at these platforms during the morning and evening peaks 1st July 08: With it's white cab roof 66177 heads the Bow Olympic to Appleford loaded spoil. The boxes were about half full !! 1st Ju 08: The Turbo service terminates at Twyford and therefore stops short in the platform and stands for 5 minutes. 66703 passes with the Taunton to Peterborough scrap sleepers 1st Jul 08: An unusual combo on the GWML. DRS 37423 and Inspection Saloon 'Caroline' working 1Z02 from Paddington to Bristol via Evesham. 1st Jul 08: The Cardiff Pengam to Angerstein Wharf with 66511 on the point as a Turbo for Bedwyn scoots down the main line. 3rd Jul 08: 7A09 in the hands of 59002 'Alan J Day' powers through Padworth 3rd Jul 08: LNER A4 Pacific 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' heads the Cathedrals Express from Victoria to Bristol. Captured here on the Berks & Hants line at Padworth. 3rd Jul 08: 66593 and the Ditton to Southampton liner at Lower Basildon 3rd Jul 08: 66511 works the empty hoppers back to Cardiff Pengam from Angerstein Wharf through Lower Basildon 3rd Jul 08: Working hard 60007 takes the Ascot line as it leaves Wokingham on the return Cathedrals Express from Bristol to Victoria 4th Jul 08: The 07.12 Ditton to Southampton powered by 66591 cruises through Lower Basildon 4th Jul 08: Voyager 220016 heads to the north 4th Jul 08: the Theale to Lindsey empty oil tanks and 66061 at Lower Basiildon 4th Jul 08: A good load on the Marchwood today. 66183 up front. 4th Jul 08: 4th Jul 08: Race No 2: Adelante 180108 is rapidly catching 66059 as she trundles 4M36 to Birch Coppice. 4th Jul 08: The afternoon Eastleigh to Hnksey departmental 66173. 7th Jul 08: An unusual combo of Yeoman loco and Freightliner Heavy Haul hoppers on 7A17 from Merehead to Acton passes Duffield Road in the Sonning Cutting 8th Jul 08: Running under Diesel power 73141 returns to Eastleigh from Woking to complete it's first test run. Seen here at Pirbright 8th Jul 08: Running under Diesel power 73141 returns to Eastleigh from Woking to complete it's first test run. Seen here at Pirbright 8th Jun 08: The daily Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise service with 66046 at the helm on the up slow at Pirbright 9th Jul 08: On anything but a sunny day Tangmere makes a water stop at Winchfield 9th Jul 08: As the rain continues Tangmere heads for Weymouth and makes a very sure footed start 9th Jul 08: 158888 races through on the Up Fast from the West of England 11th Jul 08: With only the Quidhampton Calcium Carbonate tanks 66183 leaves Farnborough working 6M44 from Eastleigh to Wembley 11th Jul 08: This picture means that I have only 4 of the 172 SWT Desiros left to capture. 450106 was the leading unit. 11th Jul 08: Having worked down to Eastleigh in the morning 60075 now returns to Grain. Captured here leaving Farnborough 11th Jul 08: At 4.30 pm and in the lull between two heavy storms 60040 drags 6A21 up the relief through Twyford. 14th Jul 08: Unusually on the Up Main is 6M20 Whatley to St Pancras with 66037 on the point. Breadcroft Ln 14th Jul 08: 59203 and 14th Jul 08: Running in it's later path is 66607 and 6V94 loaded cement from Earles to Theale 14th Jul 08: Almost bowled by 166201 on a Bedwyn to Paddington service is un-branded 180105 working a test train from Old Oak Common 15th Jul 08: With Steve Rogers at the controls 59206 and the Heavy Haul hoppers works 7A17 from Merehead to Acton past Breadcroft Lane in Maidenhead 15th Jul 08: Army tug 60040 and the 6V18 from Hither Green 16th Jul 08: 60019 'Bittern' on a Cathex to Bristol going well as it passes Frouds Lane in Woolhampton on the Berks & Hants line 16th Jul 08: 66732 brings 4 Cig units 1881,1884 & 1304 onto the Chertsey line at Virginia Water. They are being taken from Shoeburyness to Eastleigh 16th Jul 08: The units 16th Jul 08: 66068 stands and waits for the road as 458013 departs from Virginia Water for Reading 16th Jul 08: DIT in 6M44 from Eastleigh to Wembley is Euroshed 66215. 16th Jul 08: 66215 16th Jul 08: In the gathering gloom Bittern blasts up the hill away from Wokingham.. 1/500 @ f4. ISO 1600 17th Jul 08: In very poor light 57006 heads west to Gloucester with the returning empties of the trial service of coiled wire from Cardiff to Ripple Lane. Captured here at Shottsbrooke 17th Jul 08: A class 60 and Hanson Hoppers is not unusual but when the starting point is in South Wales it is. 6Z83 Machen to Acton passes Shottesbrooke.

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]]> Tue Jul 1 2008 2008 Ascot Week http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1529776.html An collection of specials that carried punters to the races . The odd Juniper or two has crept in as well. Tuesday: VSOE at Maidenhead & Bracknell, Return VSOE and Naggex to Manchester. Wednesday: 67020 inbound at Martins Heron. Thursday: A lady driver on Ladies Day on the Stobart. Beautiful light for the returns. Friday: Sorry but no pictures today. Crud weather! Tuesday 17 June 2008: An collection of specials that carried punters to the races . The odd Juniper or two has crept in as well. Tuesday: VSOE at Maidenhead & Bracknell, Return VSOE and Naggex to Manchester. Wednesday: 67020 inbound at Martins Heron. Thursday: A lady driver on Ladies Day on the Stobart. Beautiful light for the returns. Friday: Sorry but no pictures today. Crud weather!

17th Jun 08: Royal Skip 67006 heads the VSOE away from Maidenhead. It will reverse at Reading and take the Ascot line 17th Jun 08: Juniper 458008 runs alongside the A329 as it leaves Bracknell with the 09.20 from Waterloo 17th Jun 08: Now 67026 leads as the VSOE passes the site of the old level crossing at Amen Corner to the west of Bracknell 17th Jun 08: The VSOE makes an early return to Victoria. Here seen passing Amen Corner in Bracknell 17th Jun 08: Master fotter Ken Brunt arrives at the bridge. The smile was to vanish when he learned that he had missed the VSOE 17th Jun 08: Also leaving early was 67020 on the return 6Z68 to Manchester Victoria 18th Jun 08: The Manchester special again with 67020 in charge and bang on time charges through Martins Heron 19th Jun 08: 47712 heads the Stobart Pullman away from Bracknell. As it is Ladies Day what better than to have a pretty lady as the Driver. 19th Jun 08: Royal skip 67006 leads the VSOE to Royal Ascot. Captured here climbing away from Wokingham 19th Jun 08: 'Eddie Stobart's Pullman'. With the gold buffers celebrating the Ascot Gold Cup and the dolly? still in the chair 47832 climbs away from Wokingham 19th Jun 08: 47712 is now dead on the rear for the return from Reading 19th Jun 08: The first of the returning race day specials was 67030 with the Northern Belle set to Liverpool Lime Street. Here passing Amen Corner in Bracknell. 19th Jun 08: The Stobart Pullman headed by 47712 from the foot bridge. Juniper 458011 completely masks the 'North Briton' set as 67020 makes for Manchester. 19th June 08: The shadows lengthen as the last away was the VSOE powered by 67026.

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]]> Tue Jun 17 2008 June 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1529447.html The Red Lady near Winchfield. Bittern going home. DRS Stone Blower move and a sunny Pangbourne. Stapleford to West Eaing HOBC bits move. A 5 minute visit to Westbury. Two at Ruscombe. A mixed pair at Milley Bridge. A 60, a 59 and 2 66/5s in the Sonning Cutting. Saturday Blue Worm. A pair of shadowy 37's. All the Greens, loco, stock and suroundings! Rebecca & Demelza. A few from The Mid Hants, some more in my steam gallery. Kinlet Hall returns. Red Army tug on stones. A Piggie Move to Wolverton. 2 Cornish girls getting wet in Surrey. Thumper 1001 on a seaside jolly. Twyford for Cement & Stone. Sunday 1 June 2008: The Red Lady near Winchfield. Bittern going home. DRS Stone Blower move and a sunny Pangbourne. Stapleford to West Eaing HOBC bits move. A 5 minute visit to Westbury. Two at Ruscombe. A mixed pair at Milley Bridge. A 60, a 59 and 2 66/5s in the Sonning Cutting. Saturday Blue Worm. A pair of shadowy 37's. All the Greens, loco, stock and suroundings! Rebecca & Demelza. A few from The Mid Hants, some more in my steam gallery. Kinlet Hall returns. Red Army tug on stones. A Piggie Move to Wolverton. 2 Cornish girls getting wet in Surrey. Thumper 1001 on a seaside jolly. Twyford for Cement & Stone.

1st Jun 08: 6233 Duchess of Sutherland storms along the Down Main line away from Winchfield. Heading to Exeter from Waterloo the 'Cathedrals Express' will be diverted via Castle Cary from Yeovil. G 2nd Jun 08: 450118 nears Fox Hills Tunnel working the 12.28 Farnham to Waterloo 2nd Jun 08: 450119 tails the 12.53 Waterloo to Alton at Fox Hills. 450071 approaches. 2nd Jun 08: After her successful tour from Exeter 60019 'Bittern' heads home to the Mid Hants. Seen here working away from Fox Hills Tunnel 4th Jun 08: FGW Turbo 165110 nears Midgham on a Reading to Newbury service 4th Jun 08: 59005 passes Frouds Lane. Woolhampton 4th Jun 08: Probably working from Fairwater Yard in Taunton 669522 at Frouds Lane 4th Jun 08: DRS 66417 hauling Stone Blower DR80202. 6Z37 10.00 Exeter to Dereham passes Frouds Lane 4th Jun 08: The Wentloog to Southampton in the hands of 66542 nears Pangbourne 4th Jun 08: 43187 4th Jun 08: 60079 'Foinavon' working the afternoon Eastleigh to Hinksey Departmental. There were 2 Sea Cows on the rear 4th Jun 08: Who is Hammy ? 4th Jun 08: 4M36 Southampton to Birch Coppice with 66085 on the point passes through Pangbourne 6th Jun 08: 66624 is tasked with the day's move of HOBC bits from Stapleford to the Plasser works at West Ealing. Running rather late 6Z28 is captured trudging through Shottesbrooke 7th Jun 08: 59205 rests at Westbury 7th Jun 08: 158745 7th Jun 08: 158776 terminates in Platform 2. The building on the right was the original Station Buffet 9th Jun 08: 9th Jun 08: With barriers in the consist it is probably carrying explosives! 6M96 MoD service from Didcot to Wembley and 66039. The train originates from Kineton and will go to Shoeburyness, 9th Jun 08: Unusually running on a Monday 66510 brings 6V94, cement from Earles to Theale, through Ruscombe 11th Jun 08: 60056 adds some extra load for 66094 as it passes Milley Bridge with 6M20 from Whatley Quary to St Pancras 11th Jun 08: With driver Steve Rogers in command 59104 and 7A17 at Milley Bridge 13th Jun 08: Nearing journey's end powered by 66612 'Forth Raider' the Earles to Theale cement runs through the Sonning Cutting. Much cursing as it is normally routed down the relief line. 13th Jun 08: 6M20 and 60056 from Whatley to St Pancras on the Relief at Duffield Rd 13th Jun 08: Returning to Stapleford (Nottingham) 66624 works 6Z28 through the Sonning Cutting 13th Jun 08: 59202 is tasked with the Acton to Merehead stone empties pictured here from he Duffield Road bridge in the Sonning Cutting 14th Jun 08: The 05.30,4V14 Empty car carriers from Dollands Moor to South Marston led by 66177 passes Breadcroft Lane in Maidenhead 14th Jun 08: Adelante 180108 passing the site of Waltham Sidings in Maidenhead 15th Jun 08: 43079 at Ruscombe having just crossed onto the relief as the main lines were closed to all traffic 15th Jun 08: 59205 with 66058 at the tail head west through Ruscombe 15th Jun 08: 66058 tails 59205 on an engineers empty ballast working 15th Jun 08: 37401+37417 head 5Z67 ECS from Margam to OOC. Having started 1 hour early it was by now 25 minutes late and the shadows were covering the Up Relief through Ruscombe unfortunately. 16th Jun 08: With 5 Autoballasters in tow 66050 heads 6Y42 departmental from Hoo Junction to Eastleigh away from Winchfield. The new signal gantry does nothing for the view. 16th Jun 08: My target for the visit was to capture 66601 'The Hope Valley' on 6M42 loaded sand from Wool to Neasden. After a bright and sunny day the clouds rolled up as I arrived at the bridge. Such is life! 20th Jun 08: 47749 'Demelza' leads on the 09.40 Old Oak Common to Reading (6Z48) stock move. Seen here at Shottesbrooke 20th Jun 08: 47727 'Rebecca' brings up the rear. 22nd Jun: Ivat tank 41312 climbs through Bishops Sutton with the 12.52 from Arlesford 22nd Jun 08: 34007 'Wadebridge' drops down the 1 in 80 at Bishops Sutton 22nd Jun 08: Standard 5 73096 gets away from Arlesford at 14.22 heading for Alton 23rd Jun 08: Working home to Tysley after the Cranmore 150 Gala 4936 'Kinlet Hall' leaves Woolhampton and passes Frouds Lane 23rd Jun 08: 66539 hammers through Pangbourne with 4M58 to Ditton from Southampton 25th Jun 08: With the Ex RMC rust buckets from Hothfield on the front 59102 brings 6V18 from Hither Green to Whatley through Shottesbrooke 25th Jun 08: Newly re-branded 60040 'Territorial Army Centenary' works the 12.40 Appleford to West Drayton PGAs east through Shottesbrooke. 26th Jun 08: Without SWT branding above the windows 458021 leads 023 on a Reading to Waterloo service through Egham 26th Jun 08: 66547 hauls Wessex Units 2402 & 2410 through Egham. 5Z80 was running from Eastleigh to Wolverton 27th Jun 08: Damelza leads Rebecca through Pirbright during a seriously dull and damp spell. 6Z47 the 10.05 from West Ealing to Eastleigh. 28th Jun 08: Hastings 'Thumper' 1001 on a GBRf staff day out from Hastings to Bournemouth passes Cox's Lock in Addlestone. 28th Jun 08: 1001 has just crossed over the Wey Navigation and is nearing Addlestone Junction. 1 minute earlier and a few seconds later it was in full sun! 30th Jun 08: 66560 works the Theale to Earles empty cement tanks through Twyford 30th Jun 08: With the usual mix of Ex National Power & RMC stock 66094 brings 6M20, 10.37 Whatley to St Pancras up the Relief .

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]]> Sun Jun 1 2008 May 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1517280.html Stobart on the GWML. Blue Tug at King's Sutton. Pink Ped at Lower Basildon. The 31's to and from Woking. 66724 and a loco convoy. Silchester for the Hoover. B & H Interlude. Bittern and a nearly new Fred. Peds, a hired Dred. Stobart duff and a stoney tug. Tug '84 for Lindsey. Main line Tug. Saturday 3 May 2008: Stobart on the GWML. Blue Tug at King's Sutton. Pink Ped at Lower Basildon. The 31's to and from Woking. 66724 and a loco convoy. Silchester for the Hoover. B & H Interlude. Bittern and a nearly new Fred. Peds, a hired Dred. Stobart duff and a stoney tug. Tug '84 for Lindsey. Main line Tug.

3rd May 08: 59203 surprisingly runs up the main as it works 6A13 from Theale to Acton 3rd May 08: 47501 and the 'Stobart Pullman' makes a fine sight on the main through Taplow on it's way from Reading to Spalding for the flower festival 3rd May 08: 47802 brings up the rear 5th May 08: 66551 powers JNA's from Hinksey to Bordesley away from King's Sutton 5th May 08: 220028 in full Cross Country branding heads North 5th May 08: 165005 races south 5th May 08: Starting to look a little grubby 60074 'Teanage Spirit' with the Didcot Power Station to Lindsey empty oil tanks tackles the climb from King's Sutton 5th May 08: 168106 hurries towards Banbury 5th May 08: Chiltern Trains 165020 climbs away from the King's Sutton stop 5th May 08: 67013 heads the afternoon southbound Wrexham to Marylebone service 5th May 08: 67028 is on the tail 5th May 08: The northbound Marylebone to Wrexham powered by 67026 and 67025 6th May 08: 66594 runs through Lower Basildon with a well loaded 4O51 Wentloog to Southampton 6th May 08: The Marchwood to Didcot MoD stores working produced 66165 today 6th May 08: Class 31 31601 & 31106 power through with 1Z11 the 09.29 Derby RTC to Eastleigh 6th May 08: Newley rebranded Cross Country Voyager 220019 7th May 08: 31106 leads as 1Z11 runs from Eastleigh to Woking. Captured here rounding the curve at Curzon Bridge, Pirbright 7th May 08: 31601 is now on the front for the Woking to Salisbury leg 7th May 08: 66050 in charge of 6M44 the Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise service 8th May 08: 66587 has just passed under the M4 as it nears Reading working 4E44 to Leeds 8th May 08: 66093 reshes downhill near Mortimer with 4O53 Intermodal from Hams Hall 8th May 08: 165135 northbound through Silchester 8th May 08: 66724 brings 50044 'Exeter', 37906, 37275 & 20096 in convoy bound for the Swanage Railway weekend Diesel Gala 10th May 08: On a beautiful evening 165127 catches the light as it climbs through Silchester 10th May 08: 221116 heades south. Only from late Spring will the sun illuminate this side of the train 10th May 08: 50049 looking and sounding good as it climbs through Silchester with the returning 10th May 08: D1755 had led on the outward leg to Weymouth 13th May 08: The Taunton (Fairwater Yard) to Peterborough scrap sleepers at Little Bedwyn. It is a shame that the tree now blocks the view of the lock 13t May 08: 43063 heads the 08.35 Paddington to Paignton round the sharp curve at Crofton 13th May 08: With all the hard work now done 7A17 from Merehead to Acton passes Crofton 13th May 08: The 08.57 Paddington to Penzance has just crossed Crofton Crossing and is near the to of the climb. 13th May 08: Leaving Penzance at 05.05 43172 rounds the Crofton curve 13th May 08: THe Whatley to St Pancras powered by 60029 13th May 08: 43128 and the 10.06 Paddington to Penzance 13th May 08: With dust obscuring the station 59101 and the late running 7C31 Theale to Merehead leaves Kintbury 13th May 08: Being looped at Hungerford gave enough time to get a 2nd shot as 60029 nears Kintbury 13th May 08: A very welcome bonus was 57009 taking a Stone Blower from Eastleigh to Frome. Captured here at Frouds Lane, Woolhampton 13th May 08: The Murco empty tanks from Theale to Robeston pass Lower Basildon powered by 60047 14th May 08: 60019 14th May 08: Cross Country 220029 on the Up Main at Ruscombe 14th May 08: The returning cement empties from Theale to Earles with 66596 on the point 14th May 08: Making a rare visit to Great Western Metals is 66102 and 6M20 from Whatley to St Pancras. The mix of Mendip. EWS and RMC hoppers is unusual 20th May 08: Working from Didcot to Reading to water one of the coaches 31454 leads the ensemble through Lower Basildon 20th May 08: On hire 66423 heads the Ditton to Southampton liner through Lower Basildon 20th May 08: 31190 now leads as the refreshed Serco returns to Didcot 21st May 08: Unusual power for 7A17 is 60056 captured here at Shottesbrooke 21st May 08: 59101 in control of 6V18 from Hither Green to Whatley 22nd May 08: Resplendent in full Stobart livery 47832 heads the 22nd May 08: 47112 in DRS livery on the tail 22nd May 08: For the 2nd day running 60075 works 6M20 from Whatley to St Pancras.

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]]> Sat May 3 2008 April 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1495783.html A hired in Dred. Full Dull for 3 Sheds. Another Dred in the Thames Valley, that's 2 in a week! D1015 and others at Breadroft Lane. Dull tugs at Lower Basildon. Testing the returned 30D at Pangbourne heights and Purley . Bittern on a Private charter. Very early at Brookmans Park and the 40 at Ruscombe The Wessex move, a Serco and a new HC spec Desiro. Clan Line and the VSOE at Pirbirght. A pair of 20's at Appleford and Wrexham skips at Silchester. A new Barbie 66729 and a Sonning tug. Tug 63 in Sonning cutting. Pannal, York, Edale and Peak Forest. Silchester sheds. Sunday 20 April 2008: A hired in Dred. Full Dull for 3 Sheds. Another Dred in the Thames Valley, that's 2 in a week! D1015 and others at Breadroft Lane. Dull tugs at Lower Basildon. Testing the returned 30D at Pangbourne heights and Purley . Bittern on a Private charter. Very early at Brookmans Park and the 40 at Ruscombe The Wessex move, a Serco and a new HC spec Desiro. Clan Line and the VSOE at Pirbirght. A pair of 20's at Appleford and Wrexham skips at Silchester. A new Barbie 66729 and a Sonning tug. Tug 63 in Sonning cutting. Pannal, York, Edale and Peak Forest. Silchester sheds.

1st Apr 08: On hire to Freightliner DRS 66429 heads north on the 07.25, 4M50 Southampton to Basford Hall liner, Seen here as it powers up the grade away from Mortimer 1st Apr 08: Having worked south overnight 60021 is rostered for 6V38 the Marchwood to Didcot MoD working. Captured here at Lower Purley 1st Apr 08: Cross Country Voyager 220017 on the Relief at Lower Purley 1st Apr 08: On a beautiful spring day 66516 heads the 6O27 from Ditton to Southampton 1st Apr 08: 66502 makes for Trafford Park on 4M61 from Southampton 1st Apr 08: The 12.17 Intermodal from Washwood Heath (4O21) trusted to 66146 at Lower Purley 3rd Apr 08: Running 1 hour late 66053 leads 6M44 Enterprise service from Eastleigh to Wembley passed Totters Lane nr. Winchfield 3rd Apr 08: The Mountfield to Southampton empty Gypsum containers powered by 66717 3rd Apr 08: The 'Air Express' from Crewe hardly taxes 66539 4th Apr 08: 66039 with the EWS hoppers heads for Morton on Lugg 4th Apr 08: For the 2nd time this week a DRS class 66 graced the Thames Valley metals. 66427 was rostered for the 6M91 cement tank empties from Theale to Earles 4th Apr 08: The High Density pairing of 450553 and 450570 appoach Virginia Water on a Weybridge to Waterloo service 4th Apr 08: 450570 passes Trumps Mill Lane 4th Apr 08: The daily Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise with Calcium Carbonate tanks on the front and powered by 66137 passes Trumps Mill Lane. Virginia Water 5th Apr 08: 59204 brings Saturday's 6A13 from Theale (07.34) to Acton passed Breadcroft Lane, Maidenhead 5th Apr 08: D1015 5th Apr 08: The Royal skips led by 67005 head to Kidderminster from Stevenage on the 'Severn Valley Sunset' tour 5th Apr 08: A welcome surprise was 60096 working 6F54 departmental from Didcot to Acton with driver Brian Daniels in the chair. 8th Apr 08: Tug 68 'Charles Darwin' heads the Theale to Robeston empties 8th Apr 08: 6M61 for Trafford Park from Southampton and 66517 8th Apr 08: The Birch Coppice Intermodal with 66098 in charge 8th Apr 08: No traffic for 60021 on the Marchwood to Didcot MoD service appart from 66119 DIT 9th Apr 08: 165112 calls at Pangbourne on a Oxford to Paddington service 9th Apr 08: As the trees grow ever taller this shot from Pangbourne Heights will soon be lost. Newly rebranded 220006 makes for Manchester 9th Apr 08: With Stobart containers in the consist 66536 works 4M36 from Southampton to Ditton 9th Apr 08: A Voyager scoots along between Purley on Thames and Pangbourne 9th Apr 08: The Whatley to St Pancras stone led by 66161 was routed via Swindon today. Captured at it runs through Lower Purley 9th Apr 08: Pioneer shed 66001 on the point of the Marchwood to Didcot MoD stores service 11th Apr 08: 450544 runs through Addlestone on her delivery trip from Northam after conversion to HC spec. It entered traffic on the 12th 11th Apr 08: After thunder and heavy storms a very welcome patch of sun. LNER A4 Pacific 60019 12th Apr 08: At 07.05 365508 races north through Brookmans Park 12th Apr 08: 313053 slows to collect a couple of very early commuters 12th Apr 08: 91114 thunders north 12th Apr 08: The 'Golden Arrow' from Taunton to Folkstone thunders through Ruscombe powered by Royal skip 67006. Tangmere was to take over at Willesden 12th Apr 08: The 'East Anglian' from Birmingham New Street to Lowestoft in the hands of 40145 at Ruscombe 15th Apr 08: Today's 1Q14 Serco headed by 37608 rounds the curve through Pirbright. 37611 was on the tail 15th Apr 08: Newly converted to HC spec 450555 runs up the slow line 15th Apr 08: A Weymouth fast in the hands of 444003 at Pirbright 15th Apr 08: Quite like old times as 422405/410 scream up the fastline. This time though it is a stock move from Eastleigh to Lovers Walk in Brighton. Nice though 15th Apr 08: 442410 15th Apr 08: 4M66 with 66084 at the helm makes for Wembley from Eastleigh 16th Apr 08: 66109 & 085 on the Eastleigh to Hoo Jct Departmental are just about to catch the shadow as they pass through Pirbright 16th Apr 08: Today's VSOE hauled by 35028 'Clan Line opens up as it rounds the curve through Pirbright. 1Z92 is working from Victoria to Bristol. The exposure was set 1 stop under to hold the highl 19th Apr 08: Class 20's in the Thames Valley are rare beasts so were not to be missed. 20310 & 307 are power for 'Spitfire Railtours' jaunt from Crewe to Weymouth. Captured here roaring through Appleford 19th Apr 08: 20307 19th Apr 08: WCR 57601 was on the rear providing ETH power for the 1st Class coaches 19th Apr 08: 66720 powers the Felixtowe to Hams Hall Intermodal. Had it been 10 seconds earlier it would have completely blocked my view of the 20's tour. Very lucky on this occasion! 19th Apr 08: 67014 powers the returning 'Dorset Coast Express' tour through Silchester. Regrettably very dull and raining of course for my first sight of the new livery. 19th Apr 08: 67015 bringing up the rear 22nd Apr 08: New GBRf loco 66729 and 66705 are on the point of the Taunton, Fairwater Yard to Peterborough scrap sleepers as 6E31 runs up the Relief through Shottesbrooke

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]]> Sun Apr 20 2008 Snow in Sonning http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1488329.html The snow clung to every branch and twig but was not to last. There is only 1 1/2 hours between the 1st and last picture! Sunday 6 April 2008: The snow clung to every branch and twig but was not to last. There is only 1 1/2 hours between the 1st and last picture!

6th Apr 08: 6th Apr 08: 165105 on a Reading stopper potters down the relief line 6th Apr 08: The thaw has started as 67020 heads the first of the Footex specials from Cardiff. 67026 was at the tail 6th Apr 08: The Bedwyn to Paddington services are non stop from Reading and use the up main line 6th Apr 08: Too much talking caused the gallery to miss the approach of the spent ballast train. 66139 was at the head. 6th Apr 08: 43144 & 43135 pass 6th Apr 08: The snow has almost melted as 67003 brings the late running 2nd Footex swiftly through 6th Apr 08: On the tail was 67002

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 At last a sunny day at Lower Basildon http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1482601.html After weeks of crud weather it was time to take advantage of a forecast fine day Thursday 27 March 2008: After weeks of crud weather it was time to take advantage of a forecast fine day

27th Mar 08: Heavy Haul 66605 with empty sand hoppers for Hackney Yard at Newton Abbott from Neasden 27th Mar 08: Tug 85 heading for Robeston with the Murco empties from Theale 27th Mar 08: For the third time this week the MoD service from Didcot to Wembley ran though this time powered by 66115 27th Mar 08: 66592 on the Wentloog to Southampton liner 27th Mar 08: A very good load for the Marchwood and 66109 27th Mar 08: Newly rebranded 220002 on a Manchester to Reading service 27th Mar 08: 66579 at the helm of 4O26 from Ditton to Southampton 27th Mar 08: Another rebranded Voyager 220001 works from Bournemouth to Edinburgh 27th Mar 08: 66951 and 4M61 to Trafford Park 27th Mar 08: 220002 returns to Manchester 27th Mar 08: 66119 leads a lightly loaded 4M36 to Birch Copppice 27th Mar 08: The late running Washwood Heath Intermodal has 66094 on the front 27th Mar 08: 66055 heads back to Hinksey Yard with the afternoon departmental from Eastleigh

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]]> Thu Mar 27 2008 March 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1474599.html The Stobart Pullman & Clan Line trough Lyne. Heavy Haul 621 and Plasser bits. Bits at Shottesbrooke. Shepperton Serco. Bits and pieces including Tug '54. A power car pair and a sandy tug! The Royal Train. A de-branded Addy and Rain. Stone and Serco in the dull. The full de-branded 180104 at last! 3 class 59's on stone traffic. Roody's last run. Angry sand and a Pig Push! 3 Tugs and a Fred. Tug 31 again on 6V18. A brief stay at Chepstow Skips 25/26 & Tug 47. Easter Monday Shed. MoD and stone at Shottesbrooke.Southern Sercos coming & going. A few from East Sussex. Wednesday 19 March 2008: The Stobart Pullman & Clan Line trough Lyne. Heavy Haul 621 and Plasser bits. Bits at Shottesbrooke. Shepperton Serco. Bits and pieces including Tug '54. A power car pair and a sandy tug! The Royal Train. A de-branded Addy and Rain. Stone and Serco in the dull. The full de-branded 180104 at last! 3 class 59's on stone traffic. Roody's last run. Angry sand and a Pig Push! 3 Tugs and a Fred. Tug 31 again on 6V18. A brief stay at Chepstow Skips 25/26 & Tug 47. Easter Monday Shed. MoD and stone at Shottesbrooke.Southern Sercos coming & going. A few from East Sussex.

1st Mar 08: For the 2nd time this week the Stobart Pullman runs down the GWML in full dull !! 47802 leads the tour from Nothampton to Weymouth. It actully started form Watford as a incident with a freight 1st Mar 08: A surprise visitor was 31459 1st Mar 08: The Angerstein Wharf to Wool sand empties ran today. Captured here at Lyne with 66530 in command 1st Mar 08: The VSOE circular tour running from Victoria to Victoria via Haslemere and Eastleigh passes Lyne just as cloud took the edge from the sunlight. 3rd Mar 08: Possibly making for Plasser's at West Ealing 66520 runs up the relief through Shottesbrooke 3rd Mar 08: 66140 with 19 EWS and one RMC hopper from Hayes to Morton on Lugg 3rd Mar 08: 43027 heads the MML set now with two FGW vehicles in the consist 3rd Mar 08: 60065 'Spirit of Jaguar' with a mix of RMC and NP hoppers. 6C46 from Acton to Whatley. 3rd Mar 08: Adelantes 110 & 109 on the Up Main acting as stand in for a shortage of an HST set on the 10.30 from Oxford. 4th Mar 08: 455911 tails 455731 on the 13.12 from Waterloo arriving at Shepperton 4th Mar 08: 37612 Leads on 1Q14 Serco Test Train over the last few yards to Shepperton Station 4th Mar 08: 67611 was on the rear 4th Mar 08: Now leading 37611 opens up having cleared the crossover. It was only a very small blob of cloud in a big patch of blue but it's timing was impeccable 5th Mar 08: 43086 neard Brimpton Road bridge on it's journey down the Berks & Hants line 5th Mar 08: The Newbury to Reading shuttle runs East through Padworth near Aldermaston 5th Mar 08: Unusually routed up the main through Lower Basildon is 66532 and 4O54 from Leeds 5th Mar 08: Just passing ! 5th Mar 08: 66580 powers north on the 13.00 Southampton to Trafford Park 5th Mar 08: 6A57 the MWFo 12.45 Appleford to West Drayton loaded PGA's with 60054 'Charles Babbage' at the head 6th Mar 08: The last 2 of FGW power cars to be refurbished were returned today. 43003 & 43002 are captured on the Up Relief at Shottesbrooke 6th Mar 08: With Tug 77 rostered for 6M57 the 14.00 Wool to Watford sand, now routed via tha SWML, it was worth going out in the rapidly failing light on a very dull day. Seen here on the short rise between Hook and Winchfield. 1/640 @ f2.8, ISO 800. 7th Mar 08: 66505 with an empty train forming the 06.13 Leeds to Southampton clatters through Tilehurst 7th Mar 08: Under an annoying patch of cloud the Royal Train heads east led by 67006 7th Mar 08: 67005 was at the rear 7th Mar 08: Advenza's 47237 moves the newly delivered 43002 & 03 from Old Oak Common to Landore 7th Mar 08: Turbo 165104 slows for the Tilehurst stop with and Oxford to Paddington working 10th Mar 08: After heavy rain a bright patch as 43045 heads though Ruscombe. The wide angle illustrates the extent of the tree clearance now being done. 10th Mar 08: Being disracted by an up stone working caused me to miss my planned shot of debranded 180104 on the 10.30 from Oxford. Still better than nothing I suppose. 10th Mar 08: 43143 hurtles though Twyford's platform 1 as the rain pours down 10th Mar 08: Serious rain as 220025 thrashes up the main 11th Mar 08: Even on a dull day 59202 makes an impressive sight as well over 3000 tons of stone are run up the relief through Shottesbrooke 11th Mar 08: A completely un-branded Super Voyager 221115 charges through Twyford 11th Mar 08: The Serco top & tailed by 37612 & 611 enters Ascot on the Reading to Waterloo leg of 1Q15's run from Derby to Woking 12th Mar 08: At last I have managed, after two failures, to picture all of 180104 without it's branding! Working 1P32 the 08.37 from Worcester to Paddington the unit flashes through Twyford. 12th Mar 08: The rear power car with the 'First Great Western' logo removed 13th Mar 08: 59205 trundles 7C77 from Acton to Merehead west through Shottesbrooke 13th Mar 08: Nicely matching 59002 'Alan J Day' and 7A17 from Merehead to Acton 13th May 8: 6O54 from Appleford to Hothfield produced a decent rake of loaded PGA's for 59206 to pull. 14th Mar 08: At 24mm the wider view at Silchester. 165118 northbound on a Basingstoke - Reading shuttle 14th Mar 08: With Bedford trucks in the consist 66110 powers 6V38 from Marchwood to Didcot MoD service up the grade through Silchester 14th Mar 08: Proudly sporting it's 'Johnson Stevens Agencies' name plate 66592 on a Leeds to Southampton liner 14th Mar 08: Running rather early 66088 on 6V27 departmental returning to Hinksey from Eastleigh 15th Mar 08: On it's final tour before withdrawal 4965 Rood Ashton Hall arrives at Didcot from Solihul. More pictures are in my steam gallery. Link at the top right of my home page. 17th Mar 08: 66530 powers an Angersein Wharf to Wool sand empties through Lyne 17h Mar 08: Wessex 442410 was returned to Eastleigh from Lovers Walk in Brighton today. Usually dragged but today pushed by the class 73. Captured here at Lyne 17th Mar 06: 73136 'Perseverance' provided the grunt ! 18th Mar 08: The late running Theale to Earls empty cement tanks at Milley Bridge powered by 66616 18th Mar 08: The 6Z20 Whatley to St Pancras hoppers and 60065 18th Mar 08: 60054 is power again for the Appleford to Allington PGA's 18th Mar 08: The main reason for standing in the cold was to capture my first shot of 60031. Working today the Hither Green to Whatley (6V18)

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]]> Wed Mar 19 2008 The latest scans http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1471022.html More scans from the old files Friday 7 March 2008: More scans from the old files

8th Dec 81: Lunchtime at New malden as passengers abandon trying to get to work 12th Dec 81: 31273 uses a steam lance to clear the up loop points at Ruscombe 12th Dec 81: 50035 storms up the relief at Ruscombe 30th Dec 83: 47237 Westbound at Waingels Road 30th Dec 82: 33003 & 33016 pass Waingels Road 30th Dec 83: 45146 on the 13.07 Paddington to Liverpool. It had worked up from Cardiff a couple of hours earlier. 4th Jan 84: 50037 & 47445 rush trough Iver 12th Jan 84: 455845 leaves Wimbledon 31st Jan 84: 455704 waits time at Chessington South 11th Nov 84: 50048arrives at Reading with the 13.40 Paddington to Penzance 11th Nov 84: 50031 pulls out as 47239 is held on the 'up through' 13th Jun 87- Un unknown 47 on an Exeter to Brighton service passes Tisbury Gates 13th Jun 87: 33025 for Cardiff leaves Salisbury 19th Jun 89: 87006 northbound at Basford Hall 19th Jun 89: 81013 heads south at Basford Hall 19th Jun 89: Having failed 31312 is dragged back into the yard by a pair of 20's 19th Jun 89: Having failed 31312 is dragged back into the yard by a pair of 20's 19th Jun 89: 20028 & 172 depart south 19th Jun 89: a class 81 passes with maroon stock! 19th Jun 89: 87025 on a Scottish Express 19th Jun 89: 86252 at Penkridge 16th Aug 89: 421727 (4 CIG) departs from Littlehampton 7th Dec 81: I am sorry about the quality but it was very dark and very wet when 370002 raced south through Kenton. My notes say that this was the APT's first full southbound run.

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]]> Fri Mar 7 2008 New Additions http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1457221.html The latest stuff that will be moved to the Monthly collection in due course . Please scroll to the bottom of the page for the very latest images. ~ Autumn Sunshine west of Reading ~ Clan Line and a black Ped ~ Twilight at Twyford ~ Tug 24 at Silchester. ~ A sunny Totters Lane ~ New Colas livery for 66841 ~ A Tornado at Wanborough. ~ Two from the Green Team east of Basingstoke. ~ Into the light at Lower Basildon ~ GWML Diverts ~ More GWML Diverts. ~ Diverted Clan Line ~ Sussex Units in the sun and NOT. Thursday 31 December 2009: The latest stuff that will be moved to the Monthly collection in due course . Please scroll to the bottom of the page for the very latest images. ~ Autumn Sunshine west of Reading ~ Clan Line and a black Ped ~ Twilight at Twyford ~ Tug 24 at Silchester. ~ A sunny Totters Lane ~ New Colas livery for 66841 ~ A Tornado at Wanborough. ~ Two from the Green Team east of Basingstoke. ~ Into the light at Lower Basildon ~ GWML Diverts ~ More GWML Diverts. ~ Diverted Clan Line ~ Sussex Units in the sun and NOT.

27th Oct 09: Roaring through Padworth is 59204 with 7A17 Merehead to Acton with a consist of Nacco MRL hoppers. 27th Oct 09: Racing through Padworth, near Aldermaston, is 1J83 the 12.18 from Paddington to Taunton. 43145 is the leading power car. 27th Oct 09: Unusually running on Tuesday 59205 is at the head of 6Z51 from Appleford to Acton. The JNA boxes will be tripped back to Bow Olympic later. 27th Oct 09: Tug 73 again on the Theale to Robeston (6B33) empty Murco oil tanks passes through Lower Basildon 27th Oct 09: 66536 works the 05.40 from Garston, 4O27, along the Relief through Lower Basildon 27th Oct 09: 66122, on a warm Autumn afternoon, cruises through Lower Basildon. The working is 4O21 from Burton to Southampton 27th Oct 09: 66560 is taking 6Z31 from West Ealing to Hinksey. seen here at Lower Basildon. The track machine had probably been to Plasser's for some attention. 28th Oct 09: 35028 28th Oct 09: The 15.18 from Reading to Paddington (2P59) approaches Breadcroft Lane to the west of Maidenhead. 28th Oct 09: From the bridge at Breadcroft Lane and now with 31459 Leading the Radio Survey Train running as 1Z12 has been to Maidenhead and is now returning to Didcot at the end of it's day's work. 29th Oct 09: The 15.57 Paddington to Banbury departs from Twyford as the 16.47 to Henley waits in the bay platform. The next stop for 166203 is Reading. 1/650 f3.5 ISO 1600 29th Oct 09: With 43 on the hook 59104 rumbles east through Twyford as dusk falls. This is believed to be 6A13 from Whatley to West Drayton. 1/640 @ 2.5 ISO 1600 29th Oct 09: Probably my last ever picture of the Burton to Dollands Moor empty SNCF steel carriers. The power for today's 6Z48 was 47812 AKA 1916. Next week it will be too dark and the traffic is due to cease before the days lengthen again. Shot settings were 1/500 @ f1.8. ISO 3200. Canon 50mm f1.4 prime. 30th Oct 09: The as required MoD service from Marchwood to Didcot is trusted to 66020. With a good load, it climbs through Silchester 30th Oct 09: The Reading to Basingstoke shuttles pass at Silchester. Well it is different !! 30th Oct 09: It was good to see Tug 60024 working 6V27 from Eastleigh to Hinksey with a load of welded rail. The location is Silchester 30th Oct 09: A reworked version to correct the colour balance and vertical allignment. 2nd Nov 09: Storming up the rise towards Winchfield is 444016 on 1T38 the 10.55 from Portsmouth Harbour to Waterloo 2nd Nov 09: 444010 makes toward Basingstoke with an empty stock move. Captured here from the bridge at Totters Lane between Winchfield and Hook. 2nd Nov 09: SWT Desiro 450072 on the Down Slow at Totters Lane. The service is 2L29 the 11.12 from Waterloo to Basingstoke. 2nd Nov 09: Windhoff unit DR98927 & 977 potter up the slow line at Totters Lne while performing Water Cannon duties. 2nd Nov 09: The sand empties from Neasden to Wool headed by 66549 cruise gently down the hill between Winchfield and Hook in bright Autumn sunshine 2nd Nov 09: The 10.10 from Exeter to Waterloo (1L40) is on time as it rushes up the hill towards Winchfield. The leading set is 159013 with 159011 on the rear. 2nd Nov 09: 66149 is powering the daily Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise service. Seen here between Hook and Winchfield 5th Nov 09: On it's first run after being repainted in Colas Livery 66841 working 0Z66 from Eastleigh to Tilbury is pictured at Twyford 5th Nov 09: On it's first run after being repainted in Colas Livery 66841 working 0Z66 from Eastleigh to Tilbury is pictured at Twyford 7th Nov 09: The 13.22 from Ascot to Guildford via Aldershot (2N33) enters Wanborough formed of 450092. This bit of line may be straight but it has some interesting gradient changes! 7th Nov 09: Pathfinder Tours used 60163 'Tornado' on the Gloucester to Victoria leg of their 'Thames Tornado' tour. Captured here on the climb through Wanborough near Guildford. 10th Nov 09: In heavy drizzle The Green Team's 66598 trudges towards Basingstoke with 6O49 the 10.51 Neasden to Wool sand empties. Seen here from the bridge at Totters Lane near Winchfield 10th Nov 09: A late running Southampton to Crewe liner, 4M58 with 66502 on the point, provides the unusual opportunity to capture two Freightliner services in the same frame on the SWML east of Basingstoke. 66598 is leading the Neasden to Wool sand empties. Shame about the heavy drizzle though. 11th Nov 09: Voyager 220006 forming the Cross Country service 1E32 the 09.40 from Reading to Newcastle is being overtaken by the 09.15 Paddington to Cardiff as they race through Lower Basildon 11th Nov 09: 66074 heading what is believed to be a very late running 4E69 Intermodal to Wakefield is seen at Lower Basildon 17th Nov 09: 2P36 is the 08.37 from Oxford to Paddington. Today formed of 165101 it is seen here entering Twyford 17th Nov 09: The Reading West Yard to Bow empty Boxes 6L60, with 66620 on the point arrives at Twyford 17th Nov 09: 59001 17th Nov 09: Diverted via Reading due to a bridge collapse at Feltham 66567 trots up the Relief towards Maidenhead with 4M58 from Southampton to Crewe. The 12.00 from Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads (1C13) heads west at Breadcroft Lane 17th Nov 09: 6A17 headed by 59104 at Breadcroft Lane 17th Nov 09: The Tuesday's only 6Z20 Whatley to Hayes lead by 66144 passes the diverted Neasden to Wool sand empties, 6O49, with 66598 on the point. The location is the site of Waltham Siding in Maidenhead 17th Nov 09: With only a rake of boxes in tow 59103 brings 7C77 from Acton to Merehead towards Breadcroft Lane 17th Nov 09: Running very late having been diverted first via the Laverstock Loop and then through Reading 66160 and the Eastleigh to Wempley Enterprise service nears Maidenhead. With the low sun almost head on the very interesting consist of 6 VTG/MRL IIA Hoppers, 3 Cargowaggon IZA twin vans, 1 KPA hopper, 4 DBS FCA container flats & 8 Esso TTA tanks is well illuminated 17th Nov 09: Routed via Reading, 66593 plies 4O35 from Crewe to Southampton along the GWML and away from Maidenhead in the last rays of the afternoon sun. 19th Nov 09: 7C77 from Acton to Merehead with 59004 on the point potters through Shottesbrooke 19th Nov 09: 59103 works east with 6M20 from Whatley to St Pancras as the 14.01 from Oxford overtakes 19th Nov 09: The Hither Green to Whatley 6V48 powered by 59002 at Shottesbrooke 19th Nov 09: The diverted Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise service (6M44) on the Up Relief through Shottesbrooke hauled by 66035 19th Nov 09: Diverted via Reading due to a bridge collapse at Feltham the 4O35 Crewe to Southampton catches the light at Shottesbrooke on the GWML. Note how the sun is highlighting the reflective front Logo and the numbers 21st Nov 09: On a very crud day 35028 23rd Nov 09: 377320 waits at Seaford's platform 2 with the 14.25 to Brighton. In case you wonder, there is no longer a Platform 1 !! 24th Nov 09: 2D52 the 10.52 from Brighton to Ore in the hands of 377461 arrives at Polegate 25th Nov 09: The 12.21 from Ore to Brighton is about to pass under the A27 and will stop next at Lewes

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]]> Thu Dec 31 2009 A Sunny Thames Valley http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1455456.html The forecast full sun all day was too good to miss Friday 8 February 2008: The forecast full sun all day was too good to miss

8th Feb 08: 166211 slows for the Aldermaston stop 8th Feb 08: The advantage of Digital, you can experiment. 166214 races through Midgham with a Paddington to Bedwyn service 8th Feb 08: 165101 east bound to Reading at Midgham 8th Feb 08: 66009 heads 6Z20 Whatley to St Pancrass stone at Frouds Lane, Woolhampton 8th Feb 08: 4O54 from Leeds with 66568 on the point nears Goring and Streetly at Spring Farm 8th Feb 08: The oxford local at Spring Farm 8th Feb 08: No tug today 66047 on 6E55 Theale to Lindsey empty oil tanks 8th Feb 08: 66539 on 4O27 Ditton to Southampton liner. Cholsey Manor Farm 8th Feb 08: Super Voyager 137 on the down main at Cholsey Manor Farm 8th Feb 08: An unexpectted bonus was 66518 on the diverted 6M22 Cricklewood to Calvert bin liner 8th Feb 08: The afternoon Washwood Heath Intermodal with a colourful consist eastbound behind 66086 8th Feb 08: Another Super Voyager on the up main line 8th Feb : The Birch Coppice and 66162 catch the late afternoon light 8th May 08: Picture them while you still can ! 180101 8th Feb 08: Last shot of the day and I only just got there in time. 66201 heads the Eastleigh to Hinksey Departmental through Lower Basildon

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]]> Fri Feb 8 2008 February 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1451274.html The Colas wagon move. A sunny Mortimer. A Purley tug. Royal skips and a tug at Shottesbrooke. Bracknell Serco. Lower Basildon. The Stobart Pullman at Worting The Sevington & a Colas move. Diversions & Advenza Freight on the B & H. Electrics near Stafford. DRS shed down south. Tug 90 at Twyford. Shottesbrooke Stones. Views trackside and a bridge. The Stobart Pullman's Welsh foray. The Wessex move to Brighton. Saturday 9 February 2008: The Colas wagon move. A sunny Mortimer. A Purley tug. Royal skips and a tug at Shottesbrooke. Bracknell Serco. Lower Basildon. The Stobart Pullman at Worting The Sevington & a Colas move. Diversions & Advenza Freight on the B & H. Electrics near Stafford. DRS shed down south. Tug 90 at Twyford. Shottesbrooke Stones. Views trackside and a bridge. The Stobart Pullman's Welsh foray. The Wessex move to Brighton.

1st Feb 08: 66704 powers the Fairwater Yard (Taunton) to Peterborough Yard scrap sleepers at Milley Bridge- Waltham St Lawrence 1st Feb 08: Running from Aberthaw to Dollands Moor as 6Z01 Colas Rail's 47727 'Rebecca' has a load of IXA pocket container wagons 2nd Feb 08: The 01.35 Ditton to Southampton in the hands of 66567 rushes downhill and over the foot crossing at Mortimer 2nd Feb 08: 66189 and the Hinksey to Eastleigh Departmental 2ndnd Feb 08: With Mortimer church and the Reading Wind Turbine in the background 66588 rounds the curve through Silchester. 05.29 from Garston. 4th Feb 08: There is a decent load for 66056 as it works a Didcot to Wembley MoD service 4th Feb 08: 60083 'Mountsorrel' catches a little sun as it works the Theale to Lindsey empty tanks through Lower Purley 6th Feb 08: 377108 enters Goring by Sea with a Victoria via Haywards Heath service 7th Feb 08: Newly converted to High Capacity spec and renumbered from 450055 to 450555 crosses Addlestone Moor with the 15.03 from Weybridge 7th Feb 08: Not the usual view as 66537 accelerated one box away from the severe restriction through Chertsey Station. 4O35 from Crewe is often lightly loaded. 9th Feb 08: 60010 wheels the 07.50 (6A13) from Theale to Acton hoppers through Shottesbrooke 9th Feb 08: 67005 heads a Ruggex ECS move from Old Oak Common to Westbury through a frosty Shottesbrooke 9th Feb 08: 67006 brings up the rear 11th Feb 08: The wider view. 458003 & 4 leave Bracknell for Reading 11th Feb 08: Todays Derby to Woking Serco (1Q15) on the Reading Leg leaves Bracknell 11th Feb 08: The returning ECS from the Ruggex shuttles races through Twyford 11th Feb 08: With no Marchwood traffic 66078 runs back to Didcot LE 11th Feb 08: Bardon Hoppers in the hands of 66507 head west through Lower Basildon. 11th Feb 08: 66152 heads the 12.19 from Washwood Heath Intermodal through 11th Feb 08: Captured in full sun at last 220017 at Lower Basildon 11t5h Feb 08: 180110 between the posts 11th Feb 08: 43129 11th Feb 08: 220032. When will a few more be painted in the new scheme ? 11th Feb 08: The lenthening shadows reach across the lines as 66141 passes with the 13.10 (4M36) to Birch Coppice 11th Feb 08: The afternoon Eastleigh to Hinksey departmental and 66015 12th Feb 08: The gallery at Totters Lane hoping that the mist will clear in time. It didn't. 12th Feb 08: Thick mist snookered any chance of capturing the Wessex move 12th Feb 08: 66591 powers passed the flyover on the Lawley St to Southampton 12th Feb 08: Two un-identified 455's head for Bournemouth 12th Feb 08: 66580 tips over Battledown flyover with the Southampton to Leeds (4E44) 12th Feb: Southampton bound 444023 12th Feb 08: 159104 takes the Salisbury line 12th Feb 08: 66141 leads the Hinksey to Eastleigh Departmental (6O26) passed Battledown flyover 12th Feb 08: Recently named 47712 'Pride of Carlisle' heads the 'Stobart Pullman' on it's inaugural run from Victoria - Fareham- Euston. Captured here about to pass under the flyover on the Salisbury line 12th Feb 08: In full DRS Compas livery 47802 'Pride of Cumbria' brings up the rear 12th Feb 08: 66146 powers away from Worting on the 06.50 Hams Hall to Southampton Intermodal 12th Feb 08: 444036 12th Feb 08: An UID Voyager southbound is glimsed through the hedgerow 12th Feb 08: 66106 with 67001 DIT. 6M44 Eastleigh-Wembley Enterprise 12th Feb 08: Until recently trees obscured this view. The embankment will tone down in time but not so the paling fence unfortunately. 66510 and the Neasden to Wool sand empties 12th Feb 08: 66713 'Forest City' on the Mountfield Gypsum empties at Lyne 12thFeb 08: 47712 on the return leg of the 'Stobart Pullman' at Lyne 13th Feb 08: The 10.38 Sevington to Merehead is the only freight booked to pass through Bracknell and this only runs occasionally unfortunateley. 59104 is captured here today heading towards Reading. 14th Feb 08: Colas 47727 'Rebecca' trundles 6Z47 from Effingham Junction to Hinksey Yard though Shottesbrook. 14th Feb 08: 40 minutes later 66510 brings the 6Z60 sand empties from Neasden to Hackney Yard (Newton Abbot) quietly passed Shottesbrooke 16th Feb 08: High Capacity Desiro 450554 leaves Egham bound for Weybridge 16th Feb 08: The Valentine Exprss from Doncaster to Portsmouth leaves Eghan under an unfortunate patch of cloud 16th Feb 08: 66166 leads the 6W32 from Westbury to Didcot through Midgham 16th Feb 08: 66164 brings up the rear 16th Feb 08: 60059 'Swinden Dalesman' on 6B33 from Theale to Robeston via the B & H due to a blockade near Swindon

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]]> Sat Feb 9 2008 Perfect Winter Light http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1450467.html Another day at Lower Basildon this time in perfect winter light Wednesday 30 January 2008: Another day at Lower Basildon this time in perfect winter light

30th Jan 08: 'Under a cloud' 43166 30th Jan 08: Cross Country Voyager 220003 for Manchester 30th Jan 08: Adelante 180102 30th Jan 08: The 11.00 from Southampton to Ditton(4M58) with 66576 on the point on the Down Relief 30th Jan 09: 'Framed 1' 43063 30th Jan 08: 43097 blasts through from the West 30th Jan 08: 66567 with the Wentloog to Southampton 30th Jan 08: Voyager 220009 manages to look purposeful from this angle 30th Jan 08: 'Framed 2' 165104 on an Oxford local 30th Jan 08: 43133 hammers bye 30th Jan 08: 66539 on 4O54 from Leeds 30th Jan 08: 60095 trundles the 6V84 Lindsey to Theale oil tanks through. It was held at Didcot as the terminal was occupied by 60023 and the tanks for Robeston. Note the replacement roof Pannel 30th Jan 08: Not popular but I shall miss them when they go. 180113 30th Jan 08: 60023 and 6B33 Theale to Robeston Murco empties 30th Jan 08: Shame I forgot about the shadow !! 30th Jan 08: Super Voyager 221134 on the Up Relief is bound for Bournemouth 30th Jan 09: 66538 with 4M61 Southampton to Trafford Park 30th Jan 08: The 13.07 Apppleford to West Drayton is trusted to 66180 30th Jan 08: 66003 and the Washwood Heath to Southampton Intermodal 30th Jan 08: A still very dirty 66240 and a clean 66155 and a Kirow crane make up 6V27 the Eastleigh to Hinksey departmental 30th Jan 08: 4M36 the Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal and 66145

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]]> Wed Jan 30 2008 Shottesbrooke for the 87's http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1449822.html 87022,002,028 were today towed to Long Marston for storage. Had they not been 90 minutes late it would have been full sun. Tuesday 29 January 2008: 87022,002,028 were today towed to Long Marston for storage. Had they not been 90 minutes late it would have been full sun.

29th Jan 08: Turbos 165110 to Oxford and 166213 from Bedwyn pass 29th Jan 08: 66086 purrs along with the 10.15 Whatley to St Pancras stone (6Z20) as 165103 heads to Reading 29th Jan 08: Network Rail Rail Grinder DR 73273 29th Jan 08: An Up Oxford service in the hands of 180109 29th Jan 08: 6A47 from Appleford to West Drayton? powered by a very clean 60090 'Quinag' 29th Jan 08: GBRf 66726 with 87022,002,028 on their way to Long Marston from Wembley. Running as 6A57 it was 90 minutes late at this point 29th Jan 08: 87022,002,028 29th Jan 08: Will this be the final Goodbye ?

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]]> Tue Jan 29 2008 The Farnborough Possession http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1443878.html A brief visit to Farnborough to see how the track renewal is progressing Saturday 19 January 2008: A brief visit to Farnborough to see how the track renewal is progressing

19th Jan 08: A broken track drain is being dug out 19th Jan 08: I have met this friendly signal wireing gang before at Totters Lane 19th Jan 08: Facing Point Locks are being replaced 19th Jan 08: 66159 'Yings' away to it's self as fresh ballast is unloaded 19th Jan 08: The work site looking West from the station foot bridge 19th Jan 08: Waiting to the east is 66002 with the new sleepers 19th Jan 08: The old and new signals on the Down Slow platform

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]]> Sat Jan 19 2008 More Scans from the 80's Part 2 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1442338.html Again mainly from the later years Wednesday 16 January 2008: Again mainly from the later years

16th Sep '81: 08376 assembles the morning trip to Redhill of Silica Sand in sidings at Holmthorpe Road in Redhill 16th Apr '81: 08376 arrives at the main line. There was much noise and little speed at this point 20th Sep '81: 370001 gets admiring glances when displayed at the Old Oak Common open day 21st Oct '81: The Victorian houses are the only part of this view that has not changed as 4 Vep 7744 reaches Egham with the 12.02 from Reading 24th May 85: Another view much changed as the grass verge is covered by trees. 4 CIG 7354 passes Amen Corner near Bracknell 17th May: 56053 rests in Ruscombe loop as an HST races towards London 2nd June '85: Ooops! 47590 having suffered a serious fire is towed by 08803 back to Didcot 16th May '85: Sprinter 155306 scoots along near Heytesbury 17th May '88: 50009 'Conquerer' heads an Exeter to Waterloo service through New Malden 17th May '88: 73128 and a 4TC set on a Weymouth fast 17th May '88: On the 2nd day of a full Wessex unit service 442406 runs through New malden 19th May ,88: 7310 &73134 on an up Weymouth approaches Woking 9th Dec'88: 37374 accelerates away fom Heywood Road Junction and up the Berks & Hants 9th Dec '88: 47341 eases into the reception sidings at Westbury Cement Works 31st Mar '89: 31446 growls north through Berkhamsted with an ECS working 31st Mar '89: DVT 82104 on a test run south through Berkhamsted. 86226 was providing the grunt 31st Mar '89: In the days when mail went by rail 86430 southbound on the slow at Berkhamsted 31st Mar '89: In sparkling condition 90012. The fast lines were not in use on this day. 31st Mar '89: 317321 slows for it's stop 31st Mar '89: Another 90 this time 90006 southbound 31st Mar'89: 85030 with 3 BGs. The working was known locally as the 'Securities' 31st Mar'89: 86228 with a matching set speeds south 14th Apr '89: 56048 with ARC boxes westbound at Frouds Lane, Woolhampton 14th Apr '89: Intercity liveried 47555 'Comonwealth Spirit' on and extra at Frouds Lane 12th May '89: After heavy rain 87024 arrives at Carlisle 12th May '89 47308 & 47413 wait their turn to depart south 12th May '89: 85037 waits a path. The leading tanks are China Clay empties 12th May '89: 85037 is now joined by 90012 on the southbound Royal Scot 12t May'89: 08808 trips cement tanks though the station 12th May '89: 26031 at Carlisle 13th May '85: The 08.25 from Leeds to Carlisle at Sherrif's Brow on the S & C 13th May '85: An UID large logo 47 astride Batty Moss Viaduct 13th May '89: Dent Head Viaduct and 2 x 2car DMUs looking lost! 13th May '89: 47417 clags the last stretch to the summit at Ais Gill with the morning Carlisle to Leeds 13th May '89: 47431 on the 'Settle and Carlisle Express' charter starts the drop down from Ais Gill 30th Mar '90: 37239 arrives at Fairwood Jct with Didcot to Yeovil domestic coal working 30th Mar '90: 47842 takes the 'New Line' with an up express 30th Mar '90: 56041 brings stone onto the station line at Fairwood Junction. The steam days water troughs started a couple of hundred yards beyond the junction 30th Mar '90: As another stone train dissappears 33118 brings a short engineers train from the station 30th Mar '90: 56036 trundles a long rake of empty boxes through Berkeley 8th Apr '90: 37213 at Didcot with a load of domestic coal 27th Apr '90: 455861 working to Weybridge from Staines 27th Apr '90: 33030 near Trumps Mill Lane in Virginia Water

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]]> Wed Jan 16 2008 More Scans from the 1980's http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1439526.html This time mainly from the later years Thursday 10 January 2008: This time mainly from the later years

Aug 1969: Peak D88 waits in the now abandoned Platform 1 with a parcels service to Salisbury and the Southern Sep 1969: D4006 at Westbury 2nd Aug '81: 25175 charges up the main line through Lower Basildon with empty Car Flats 29th Sep '81: Charles and Diana's wedding train headed by 73142 Broadlands passes the hoards of well wishers at Brookwood 1st Aug '84: On a beautiful summers's day 56038 coasts down hill beside the Kennet & Avon canal near Froxfield Lower Lock 1st May'84: 56044 works west with stone empties nr Brimpton 1st Aug '84: An HST rescued by 47423 races through Froxfield 15th Dec '84: L573 rushes down hill through Sandhurst 9th Apr '85: 50011 roars up hill through Burlescombe with an Extra for Paddington 4th May '85: With Trumps Mill Lane bridge in the background 47220 leaves Virginia Water 19th May '85: 08533 on Pilot duties at Euston 19th May '85: 81005 awaits the call at Euston 19th May '85: 81022 at Euston 19th May '85: 86231 Stalight Express at Euston. My small son will be 32 this year ! 2nd Sep '86: Trees and bushes now crowd the embankment where 31465 trundles an engineers working westward. Milley Bridge 2nd Sep '86: 59001 runs west at Milley Bridge at Waltham St Lawrence 14th Nov '86: Built for this line 207005 stands at Uckfield 17th Mar '88: Ex GWR Parcel car 55992 in the then new Royal Mail Letters livery at Taplow 17th Mar '88: In the horrible NSE livery 50048 charges up the main through Taplow 23rd Mar '88: 37203 hauls an engineers ballast train through Langley 23rd Mar '88: 37891 in Sector livery brings oil tanks through Langley 24 th April '88: 37232 comes off the Amersham branch at Princes Risborough 24th Apr '88: Now it will be a line of 66's but then 37193, 37022 & 31404. Didcot 24th Apr '88: 31404 at Didcot 24th Apr '88: 37131 stands at Didcot. The rural back ground is now a housing estate 24th Apr '88: A proper train in a proper livery 47490 on the up relief at Lower Basildon 24th Apr '88: Scot Rail liveried 47637 passes the now tree covered fields at Lower basildon with an Express to Oxford 24th Apr '88: L415 has just crossed the Thames at Cholsey with a Paddington to Didcot service 26th Apr '88: Unit 8020 trundling along the down slow with a Service 92 stopper to the South Coast. Captured here near Pystock west of Farnborough (Hants) 26th Apr '88: Prior to the Class entering service 422407 rushes through Woking on a crew training run

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]]> Thu Jan 10 2008 3 Hours at Basingstoke http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1438691.html The Forecast showed a break in the weather Wednesday 9 January 2008: The Forecast showed a break in the weather

9th Jan 08: Turbo 165118 waits in Platform 5 for the time to return to Reading 9th Jan 08: The Euroscout pair flash through on the main 9th Jan 08: Wessex 442406 & 402 draw onto the main line from Barton Hill sidings ready to return to Eastleigh 9th Jan 08: The 11.00 from Southampton to Ditton with 66572 in charge nears the station 9th Jan 08: The morning Hinksey to Eastleigh Departmental eases through Platform 1 9th Jan 08: Desiros 025 & 035 make their call 9th Jan 08: The Wembley Enterprise service from Eastleigh rushes through. There are 2 Calcium Carbonate tanks at the front 9th Jan 08: 66593 brings the 06.13 from Leeds through Platform 1 9th Jan 08: 44217 tails 410 on the afternoon test run. Seen here runing into Platform 4 9th Jan 08: Another north bound liner enters. This is the 14.00 to Trafford Park with 66590 at the helm 9th Jan 08: With the sun now gone 66158 and 4M36 to Birch Coppice 9th Jan 08: As the passengers from the Reading shuttle make their way to the exit 442410 tails 442417 on their return to Eastleigh using the reversible line now available 9th Jan 08: As the rain falls 66588 takes the route through Platform 2 from the Reading line hauling 4O27 from Ditton.

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]]> Wed Jan 9 2008 January 2008 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1434323.html A very good start to the year. More goodies but very dull weather 2 freight in 2 minutes just after sunrise, ISO 1600 though! Tug 500 and very, very heavy Rain at Tilehurst. Two more removed from the need to photo list. Shottesbrooke tug. HOBC Bits 3 @ Totters Lane. Lower Basildon on a cold and dull day. Making the best of Sunday. A very dull Purley on Thames Tuesday 29 January 2008: A very good start to the year. More goodies but very dull weather 2 freight in 2 minutes just after sunrise, ISO 1600 though! Tug 500 and very, very heavy Rain at Tilehurst. Two more removed from the need to photo list. Shottesbrooke tug. HOBC Bits 3 @ Totters Lane. Lower Basildon on a cold and dull day. Making the best of Sunday. A very dull Purley on Thames

2nd Jan 08: 66721 hurries the diverted 4M23 Felixtowe to Hams Hall Intermodal throuogh Shottesbrooke. Over running engineering work at Rugby was the cause of the diversion. 2nd Jan 08: 37038 brings 87022 on it's final journey to Wembley. Diverted via the GW Main Line due to the over running engineering work at Rugby 2nd Jan 08: Good Bye 87022 2nd Jan 08: Colas Rail 47749 trundles along with 6Z47 from West Ealing to Hinksey Yard 3rd Jan 08: 60093 in charge of 6B33 Theale to Robeston empty Oil tanks and running 15 minutes early 3rd Jan 08: In full Cross Country livery 220017 is working 1M14 from Reading to Birmingham New Street. [ ISO 400, 1/640 @ f2.8, 50mm f1.4 prime] 3rd Jan 08: 47847 does the honours again with 1A84 to Wembley. The sets were 325011, 008, 004 5th Jan 08: 60024 on the point of 6A13 Theale to Acton 4 wheel hoppers 5th Jan 08: The rarely pictured Saturday's only via the GWML 03.26 Felixtowe to Hams Hall headed by 66719 powers through Shottesbrooke. 1/320 @ f4, ISO 1600 7th Jan 08: 66069 added only because it is the 179th Different EWS shed that I have pictured 7th Jan 08: A sparkling (new?) tamper in Colas livery heads west. Breadcroft Lane. 7th Jan 08: A 2 set Adelante tailed by 180103 heads to town past Breadcroft Ln, Maidenhead 10th Jan 08: 66593 on the Up Relief enters Tilehurst. with 4O54. 06.13 from Leeds 10th Jan 08: Nothing at all and then two at once !! 60017 on the returning Murco Oil empties 10th Jan 08: Tug 10 makes to Ardingly from Appleford 10th Jan 08: Now this is what you call 'Serious Rain'! 10th Jan 08: 4M36 intermodal to Birch Coppice produces 66002 as the rain continues to pour 10th Jan 08: 66188 and 4O21, 12.19 Washwood Heath to Southampton Intermodal 10th Jan 08: The objective of the visit, 60500 taking a holiday 'Down South' trundles along on it's way to Hinksey with the afternoon return Departmental from Eastleigh 14th Jan 08: 66121 leads the 10.15 Whatley to St Pancras through Twyford 14th Jan 08: Voyager 220002 with Cross Country side branding at Tilehurst 14th Jan 09: Running a few minutes early the 13.33, 6E55 from Theale to Lindsey in the hands of 60009 powers through Tilehurst 16th Jan 08: Pleasing power for 6Z20 the 10.15 Whatley to St Pancras was 60024. Captured here at Shottesbrooke 16th Jan 08: 59203 with 7C77 Acton to Merehead Jumbo through Shottesbrooke 18th Jan 08: Freightliner's Heavyhaul 66508 wheels a few wagons from the HOBC, through a very damp Twyford, from West Ealing to Reading West Junction Yard 24th Jan 08: 159001 hurries west at Totters Lane. 24th Jan 08: The wider view as 444045 makes for Weymouth. The universal white sacks are well to the fore ! 24th Jan 08: Not normally routed up the Fast is 66162 on 6M44 Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise service. No doubt the driver of the 159 following closely behind was not impressed. 25th Jan 08: A very dirty 66240 is the day's power for the Marchwood to Didcot MoD stores service 25th Jan 08: Still the only fully branded 25th Jan 08: The 07.12 from Ditton storms through Lower Basildon with 66579 in charge 25th Jan 08: Now in some week winter sun 220017 heads to Manchester from Reading 25th Jan 08: 66200 leads a Washwood Heath to Southampton Intermodal through Lower Basildon. 27th Jan 08: 73206 & 208 take the Chertsey line at Virginia Water 27th Jan 08: Standard fare on the Reading Line Junipers 22 & 19 slow for the station stop 27th Jan 08: Crawling round the sharp corner from Chertsey and through Platform 3 is 66145 working 6N44 to Tonbridge 27th Jan 08: Not the standard fare is 455733 heading a Reading service 27th Jan 08: Catching late afternoon sunlight is 66167 working away from Bracknell on a circuitous route from Frimley Junction to Eastleigh. 20 years ago the Stripes on the road, road sign, lamp posts, Dell Computers office and car park nor any of the trees were there. How things change ! 28th Jan 08: Tug 12 brings the Theale to Lindsey empty tanks (6E55) through Lower Purley 28th Jan 08: Was it worth the effort as 66005 brings one van through Lower Purley. The working is 6V38 Marchwood to Didcot MoD stores service

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]]> Tue Jan 29 2008 A very cold morning http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1427140.html Out on a freezing morning for Tangmere and Clan Line. I managed to screw up the Tangmere shot completely, unfortunately. It is not the first and I suspect it will not be the last. Thursday 20 December 2007: Out on a freezing morning for Tangmere and Clan Line. I managed to screw up the Tangmere shot completely, unfortunately. It is not the first and I suspect it will not be the last.

20th Dec 07: Messres Lewis and Nevard shrugging off the cold 20th Dec 07: 66158 with 66146 DIT near the crossing at Prune Hill on the outskirts of Egham. The working is 6Y41 Departmental from Eastleigh to Hoo Junction 20th Dec 07: Two photographers with shots now in the bag prepare to get in position for the Tangmere picture 20th Dec 07: Juniper 458013 catches the light as it makes for Waterloo from Reading 20th Dec 07: 'Sophie' 66581 powers the Neasden to Wool sand empties passed the old crossing keepers house 20th Dec 07: 458018 on the climb to Virginia Water at the foot crossing near Stroude Farm 20th Dec 07: 35028 'Clan Line' accelerates through Lyne working the VSOE Surrey Hills Luncheon Express

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]]> Thu Dec 20 2007 December 2007 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1418734.html 2 Tugs and some others. The yellow train ! 3 Zeds at Twyford ! A 50 and a 47 going Full Bore through Twyford 2 Southern Kettles on the Southern. 2 more Tug Pix. An A4 on the VSOE. Rood Ashton Hall on tour. Blue 'JRA' empties to the west. 66206 and the new signal at Totters Lane. Clan Line on a very cold morning. Empty postal on the Up GW Main Line The Birth of BR & the Mail again. Saturday 29 December 2007: 2 Tugs and some others. The yellow train ! 3 Zeds at Twyford ! A 50 and a 47 going Full Bore through Twyford 2 Southern Kettles on the Southern. 2 more Tug Pix. An A4 on the VSOE. Rood Ashton Hall on tour. Blue 'JRA' empties to the west. 66206 and the new signal at Totters Lane. Clan Line on a very cold morning. Empty postal on the Up GW Main Line The Birth of BR & the Mail again.

3rd Dec: In beautiful sunlight 159006 on the Up Fast at Farnborough 3rd Dec: 66167 heads for Didcot, it was to return later with an MoD service to Wembley 3rd Dec: 66574 with 66572 DIT on the Wentloog 3rd Dec: Not much traffic on the Marchwood but at least it gave me a shot of 60044 which had managed to elude me for some time 3rd Dec: A voyager with the new 'X Country' lower side branding scoots through Lower Basildon 3rd Dec 07: With tatty side numbers 60035 powers the 6E55 oil empties for Lindsey from Theale 5th Dec 07: 73212 & 213 power through Addlestone as 5Z73 moving 4 GLV vans from Tonbridge to Eastleigh. A large cloud moved away at just the right time !! 7th Dec 07: The NMT on the Up Main through Twyford 7th Dec 07: Heavy Haul 66622 heads back to Fairwater Yard from West Ealing with bits of the HOBC 7th Dec 07: 50049 'Defiance' rushes through Twyford on the main with the stock for the following day's tour from Salisbury to Barnetby. This sight and sound was quite like old times. 10th Dec 07: Following Saturday's succesful tour to Barnetby in Lincolnshire the empty coaching stock is reurned to Old Oak Common from Salisbury. Captured here racing up the Main Line through Twyford is 50049 'Defiance' on 5Z51 10th Dec 07: In marvelous soft evening light 47847 thunders though Twyford on 5Z47 the 10.00 from York ECS move 11th Dec 07: A new location for me is the playing field at Addlestone Moor. In perfect light Maunsel N15 class 30777 'Sir Lamiel' accelerates the Cathedrals Express away from Chertsey. The train was going to Salisbury where the passengers were to be treated to a Carol Concert in the Cathedral 11th Dec 07: 35028 'Clan Line' with the VSOE Surrey Hills Luncheon Express. Two Southern locos on Southern metals within 90minutes and the weather to boot. Magic 12th Dec 07: Not the conventional view of the Whatley to St Pancras stone. 60044 powers 6Z20 east on the approach to Theale 12th Dec 07: Running 30 minutes late 66577 brings 4O54 the 06.13 Leeds to Southampton liner through Lower Basildon 12th Dec 07: The reason for going to Lower Basildon was to photograph 60028 'John Flamsteed' on the Theale to Lindsey empty oil tanks. Another Tug removed from my 'nead to picture' list. 15th Dec 07: Emergency stand in power for the failed 35028 'Clan Line, is LNER A4 pacific 60009 'Union of South Africa'. Captured here nearing the top of the sharp rise to Virginia Water. 1Z82 is the VSOE Surrey Hills Luncheon Express from Victoria. 16th Dec 07: 66060 'Yings' away to it's self in the south end of Hinksey Yard 16th Dec 07: 4965 'Rood Ashton Hall' accelerates briskly away from the water stop at Hinksey. 1Z49 was working from Solihul to Didcot and return. 16th Dec 07: 60059 'Swinden Dalesman' in very worn Load Haul livery rests at Didcot 16th Dec 07: 60024 and 66060 slowley run through the yard 16th Dec 07: As the sun dips low in the sky 4965 leaves Didcot 17th Dec 07: 60019 going home to the Mid Hants passes through Lyne 17th Dec 07: With 22 Bardon Agregates JRA hoppers in tow Freight Liner's Heavy Haul 66602 is in charge of 6Z57 from Bow to Hackney Yard empties 17th Dec 07: Adelante 106 runs through Shottesbrooke on the Down Relief. 18th Dec 07: Running 80 minutes late 34067 'Tangmere' is seen charging the hill through Sandhurst with the day's 'Cathedrals Express' to Winchester 19th Dec 07: 3 x 159's headed by 006 speed west and under the new signal gantry at Totters Lane. This new structure has not improved the view. 19th Dec 07: There was a reasonable load for the Eastleigh to Wembley Enterprise service with 66206 in command. 28th Dec 07: Working the 11.19 (1A84) from Warrington to Wembley 47805 'Talisman' hauls Royal Mail branded 325011 through Twyford. Running somewhat early and on the Main line it left me no time to get to my prefered spot on the Down platform. 29th Dec 07: GWR Pannier Tank 9682 is renumbered to be Slough's 9789 as the Icknield Line commerorates the birth of BR on Jan 1st 1948. 9789 in this livery is known to have worked the line. Captured here accelerating through Horsenden heading for Chinnor 29th Dec 07; 47805 again worked 1A84 from Warrington to Wembley, running an hour late and just catching the sun's rays as it races through Twyford 29th Dec 07: 325008 brings up the rear. The other set was 325011.

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]]> Sat Dec 29 2007 More Scans from the Mid '80s http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1418434.html Some more scans, with many thanks to Richard Lewis for the use of his scanner. This time mainly from 1985. I hope that you enjoy them. Sunday 2 December 2007: Some more scans, with many thanks to Richard Lewis for the use of his scanner. This time mainly from 1985. I hope that you enjoy them.

3rd Jul 1985: 50027 'Lion' and the Plymouth vans hammers up the Main at Taplow 6th Feb 1986: 455707 at Lyne with a Staines to Weybridge shuttle. Trumps Mill Lane bridge is in the distance 6th Sep 1984. 47405 'Northumbria' runs through Cannon's Town. 16.15 Penzance to Paddington- 6th Sep 1984: Running over the viaduct at Hayle is 47511 'Tamar' on the 15.00 Penzance to Liverpool 6th Sep 1985: 50031 'Hood' heads the 10.24 Pz to Liverpool near Hayle 13th Sep 1984: L579 Departs from Betchworth 16th May 1985: 31206 brings the Plymouth empty Newspaper vans out of the Sonning Cutting 16th May 1985: 37116 waits in the spur as the tanks are unloaded at the rarely photographed Early Oil Terminal 17th Jul 1985: 73125 leaves Clapham Junction making for Gatwick 18th Aug 1984: 73130 at South Corydon with the 10.00 Victoria to Gatwick 19th Apr 1985: 73006 passes 09012 at Woking 19th Apr 1985: 73006 pushes the 'Sea Cows back into the yard at Woking 20th Jul: Shunting a GUV van at Paddington is 31401 20th Jul 1985: 47500 'Great Western' stands at Paddington 20th Jul 1985: 47500 heads for OOC 24th Apr 1985: 73133 departs Guildford with some reduntant rail 24th Jul 1985: My 44th birthday treat was 47484 'IKB' on the 08.50 Pad to Oxford nearing Culham 24th Jul 1985: Returning HAA's in the hands of 58013 27th Feb 1986: 50009 'Conquerer' on humble duties leaving Taplow 29th Dec 1985: THe 10.45 to Bicester makes a smokey exit from Marylebone 29th Dec 1985: Flying Scotsman gets the Shakespear Express away from Marylebone. This was the first of a series of Sunday trains to Stratford upon Avon that lasted for several years 28th Dec 1985: After a hectic drive from London there was just time to catch 4472 as it starts the climb to Saunderton at West Wycombe

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]]> Sun Dec 2 2007 Diverts on a Very Dull Day http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1409948.html The forecast improving weather did not happen so these are the usual spots in the Wylye Valley from a different perspective. More of a challenge to get decent pictures so I hope that you think I managed it? Sunday 18 November 2007: The forecast improving weather did not happen so these are the usual spots in the Wylye Valley from a different perspective. More of a challenge to get decent pictures so I hope that you think I managed it?

17th Nov 07: 66077 and the 'Air Express' ? No, there were some containers at the back. The working is 4M49 to Washwood Heath. Little Langford 17th Nov 07: 158798 at Little Langford 17th Nov 07: 66536 leads 4O27 the 05.29 from Garston at Little langford 17th Nov 07: The gallery, Richard Lewis, Malcolm Tait, Tom Curtis, Ian Chancellor and Chris Perkins. 17th Nov 07: With a load of 'Corus' rail 66194 powers the Hinksey to Eastleigh Departmental at Sherrington 17th Nov 07: In branding likely to soon be replaced 150219 snakes through Sherrington 17th Nov 07: With a full consist 66593 and 4O54 from Leeds 17th Nov 07: 158745 makes for Cardiff. The old A36 can be seen in the background. Norton Bavant 17th Nov 07: With the ISO now up to 1600 66539 South bound on 4O02 from Lawley Street at Norton Bavant 17th Nov 07: With the distant sky starting to glow 66152 captured from the standard spot at Norton Bavant. 4O43 from Washwood Heath. Only ISO 800 this time.

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]]> Sun Nov 18 2007 Manor Farm - Cholsey http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1408533.html A Very pleasant couple of hours spent in the company of Richard Lewis and Brian Denton. The objective was to view DRS 47790 returning to York and the surprise rostering of 57005 on the Ditton was a real bonus. Thursday 15 November 2007: A Very pleasant couple of hours spent in the company of Richard Lewis and Brian Denton. The objective was to view DRS 47790 returning to York and the surprise rostering of 57005 on the Ditton was a real bonus.

15th Nov 07: 66532 with the day's 4M58 to Ditton 15th Nov 07: The photographer 15th Now 07: 165110 plys it's trade on a stopper to Oxford 15th Nov 07: Soon to be retired from First Great Western service is 180106 15th Nov 07: My first ever shot of 60018. Here working 6B33 Theale to Robeston empty Murco oil tanks 15th Nov 07: 66106 on 6V38 Marchwood to Didcot MoD service. Frustratingly a very small load as is always the case when I am in a position to phot a full load.! 15th Nov 07: The 6Z43 from Bristol Parkway to Angerstein Wharf in the hands of 66603 15th Nov 07; Voyager 221117 still with full branding rushes East. 15th Nov 07: Rostered for 4O27 the 07.12 Ditton to Southampton Liner was 57005 15th Nov 07: With the side branding still in place 220030 heads to the North 15th Nov 07: 47790 returns to York with some dirty Water Cannon containers 15th Nov 07: 66080 and the Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal is rapidly over taken by 180106 15th Nov 07: Creating long shaddows as the sun lowers is 66077. 4O21 12.19 from Washwood Heath 15th Nov 07: The last shot of the day 66580 on the point of 4M61 the 13.00 from Southampton to Trafford Park

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]]> Thu Nov 15 2007 November 2007 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1400468.html A rail Grinder and Clan Line. IRIS 11. The Royal Train and the 'Champion' earning a commercial living Talisman stock move. Units at Totters Lane before it changes. A very short Serco and a DRS duff in the new livery at Lower Basildon. A Tug on 6Z60 at Twyford. Barrier coach move to OOC Two stone against the light, Victa on a DRS run HRT! Bagshot Serco Bittern positioning move Thursday 29 November 2007: A rail Grinder and Clan Line. IRIS 11. The Royal Train and the 'Champion' earning a commercial living Talisman stock move. Units at Totters Lane before it changes. A very short Serco and a DRS duff in the new livery at Lower Basildon. A Tug on 6Z60 at Twyford. Barrier coach move to OOC Two stone against the light, Victa on a DRS run HRT! Bagshot Serco Bittern positioning move

1st Nov 07: The hoped fror freights were a No Show but it was a usefull trip to see how bad the shaddows would be for Clan Line's trip the next day. 450086 at Lyne 2nd Nov 07: A Rail Grinder heads south through Addlestone 2nd Nov 07: 35028 'Clan Line' chunters through Addlestone less than 5 minutes after the clouds cleared away. 6th Nov 07: Snaking towards 'Frouds Lane' near Woolhampton is 59002 on 7C31 from Theale to Merehead 6th Nov 07: 59005 rounds the corner from Midgham Station with 7A09 from Merehead to Acton 6th Nov 07: Test Lab 19 . 1O1 Class DMU 'IRIS 2' nears Colthrop on it's trip from Reading to Woodborough Loops. Starting from Bristol Barton Hill it made 2 trips on the Berks & Hants line before ending the day at Didcot 6th Nov 07: With the last of the Autumn colours glowing in the Afternoon sun 66144 runs through Lower Basidon with the 12.15 from Washwood Heath 6th Nov 07: 66065 at Lower Basildon with the 13.10 Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal 7th Nov 07: A surprise at Shottesbrooke was the Royal Train complete with Welsh Flags. 67029 'Queens Massenger' looking very smart at the head 7th Nov 07: 67005 on the tail 7th Nov 07: D1015 rushes down the Relief at Shottesbrooke going to Reading West Yard. It started an hour late having been trapped at OOC behind an HST with stuck brakes 7th Nov 07: Having collected it's load D1015 'Western Champion' is busy making up time as it enters Theale station. The consist being a Seco-Rail Ballast Cleaner. 9th Nov 07: Shortly after the sun vanished 47805 'Talisman' heads the two Barrier coaches forming 5Z47 the 09.30 from Laira to Old Oak Common passed Milley Bridge 9th Nov 07: With 20 on 66193 brings 6Z20 Whatley to St Pancras though Shottesbrooke 12th Nov 07: Refurbished 159003 races West. This view will shortly change for ever with the instalation of a new signal gantry 12th Nov 07: 159106 heads for Salisbury 12th Nov 07: 450069 on the Down Slow. The first post of the new signal gantry can be seen near the rear of the train 12th Nov 07: The replacement gantry will be further away. 444033 heads for town 14th Nov 07: With 67609 leading and 37609 on the tail, coach No. 977869 is taken for a run from Didcot to Didcot via Hanwell and Theale 14th Nov 07: 66027 powers the Hayes to Moreton on Lugg empty hoppers. Note the two old RMC ones in the consist 14th Nov 07: Tug 12 on the Theale to Lindsey empty oil tanks 14th Nov: Catching the late afternoon sun and with 37259 now leading 2Z02 makes it's 2nd trip 14th Nov: The 12.19 Intermodal from Washwood Heath to Southampton in the hands of 66080 14th Nov: Resplendent in the new livery 47790 wheels some new Water Cannon tanks from York to Reading West Junction Yard through Lower Basildon 16th Nov: 180101 turns a few heads as it runs up the Relief through Twyford 16th Nov: The 6Z20 Whatley to St Pancras produced 60094. Running 50 minutes late it roars through Twyford 20th Nov 07: 47375 rushes up the Relief line through Twyford with Barrier Coach 6338 being moved from Gloucester to Old Oak Common 21st Nov 07: With Ex RMC and NP hoppers in tow 66085 powers 6Z20 to St Pancrass from Merehead 21st Nov 07: Hauling 31 loaded 4 wheelers 66188 on the Appleford to West Drayton 22nd Nov 07: In Victa Westlink livery 47532 powers the Hertfordshire Railtours trip from Stevenage to Oxford. 22nd Nov 07: 47802 brings up the rear. 22nd Nov 07: 37608 Leads 37612 down the hill through Bagshot on the Ascot to Aldershot leg of today's Serco run. 28th Nov 07: Only included here as 458021 was the last Juniper that I neaded to photograph to complete the set. 458027 is at the rear 28th Nov 07: On a very damp and dismal day 66174 trundles through Egham with the Eastleigh to Hoo Junction Departmental 29th Nov 07: 59103 is caught in a welcome patch of sun as it winds the day's 6Z51 09.06 Acton Yard to Woking stone through Lyne 30th Nov 07: The Euroscout pair 999700/01 approach Egham on a very dull day 30th Nov 07: A4 Pacific 60019 Bittern makes a positioning move from Alton to Hornsey to be ready for the Saturday's tour to York from Kings Cross. Captured here at Egham

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]]> Thu Nov 29 2007 Brookwood at night http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1398073.html Having not being able to see Sir Lamiel in the morning a few night shots at Brookwood was the next best thing Sunday 28 October 2007: Having not being able to see Sir Lamiel in the morning a few night shots at Brookwood was the next best thing

28th Oct 07: At nearly 8.30 pm the station is deserted 28th Oct 07: The photters gather as the 21.43 departure for Alton waits time. Note the flashing double yellow warning to the driver that the line is set for the Alton route at Pirbright Junction 28th Oct 07: Southern Railway Class N15 30777 'Sir Lamiel' pauses at Brookwood to take water on the return leg of the Cathedrals Express from Victoria to Exeter and return 28th Oct 07: 30777 Sir Lamiel 28th Oct 07: The Invisible Train (450109)

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]]> Sun Oct 28 2007 A few from the Thames Valley http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1394685.html A beautiful Autumn day was too good to miss. All the west bound freight was using the Down Main Line which did restrict photo options a little. Tuesday 23 October 2007: A beautiful Autumn day was too good to miss. All the west bound freight was using the Down Main Line which did restrict photo options a little.

23rd Oct 07: A completely de-branded Voyager heads west past Spring Farm, east of Goring 23rd Oct 07: 66227 on 6O26, 10.24 Hinksey to Eastleigh Departmental 23rd Oct 07: Climbing away from Goring and passed Spring Farm is 66590, 4M55, 08.58 Southampton to Lawley Street 23rd Oct 07: A full load for the day's Wentloog to Southampton liner. 23rd Oct 07: 66594 'NKY Spirit of Kyoto' leads the 06.13 from Leeds under the bridge at Lower Basildon 23rd Oct 07: The Marchwood to Didcot MOD working in the hands of 66237 at Lower Basildon 23rd Oct 07: 60056 on the 'Main' at Lower Basildon with the Theale to Robeston empty Murco oil tanks

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]]> Tue Oct 23 2007 Trains in the rain http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1386175.html Why? Because photographing in the wet provides a totally different dynamic to the pictures so I decided to make good use of a seriously wet day. Tuesday 9 October 2007: Why? Because photographing in the wet provides a totally different dynamic to the pictures so I decided to make good use of a seriously wet day.

9th Oct 07: Adelantes will soon disappear from this route. 180111 rushes towards Reading on the 'UP Main' 9th Oct 07: MTU powered 43021 9th Oct 07: Not paying attention I almost missed the late running Hinksey to Eastleigh Departmental and 66047. 9th Oct 07: Tilehurst Station 9th Oct 07 In torrential rain Turbo 165116 slows for the Tilehurst stop 9th Oct 07: Heading for Leeds is 66542 on the 09.29 from Southampton Millbrook 9th Oct 07: A complete rake of unrefurbished coaches is now an uncommon sight. 43027 heads west 9th Oct 07: 165101 slows with a stopper from Oxford 9th Oct 07: 66503 leads the 4M58, 11.00 from Southampton to Ditton through Tilehurst 9th Oct 07: The 06.13 from Leeds coasts through Platform 4 9th Oct 07: The Wentloog rattles south through Mortimer. It left Cardiff at 10.02 9th Oct 07: 37607 with 37059 on the rear brings todays 1Q14 Serco through Mortimer towards Reading 9th Oct 07: 66504 is power for 4O27 from Ditton entering Mortimer and is passing 66578 and the 13.00 Southampton to Trafford Park 9th Oct 07: Ace snapper Richard Lewis lines up the ex 'Back the Bid' liveried 165136 as it slows with the 14.18 departure for Basingstoke 9th Oct 07: 37059 now leads on the return to Salisbury 9th Oct 07: 158887 races through Mortimer on a Brighton to Reading service

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]]> Tue Oct 9 2007 October 2007 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1383294.html Berkshire 'Tug Fest'. Not often can you picture 4 different tugs all at work in less than 1 3/4 hours. But today you could 'Sunderland'at Lyne. Stone at Shottesbrooke in superb Autumn light Pangbourne, Goring & Spring Farm. 2 New to me at Addlestone Moor Piggies (Wessex Class 442) stretch their legs. Tug 83 to Moreton on Lugg. Month end odds & sods. Includes 57006 twice! Monday 29 October 2007: Berkshire 'Tug Fest'. Not often can you picture 4 different tugs all at work in less than 1 3/4 hours. But today you could 'Sunderland'at Lyne. Stone at Shottesbrooke in superb Autumn light Pangbourne, Goring & Spring Farm. 2 New to me at Addlestone Moor Piggies (Wessex Class 442) stretch their legs. Tug 83 to Moreton on Lugg. Month end odds & sods. Includes 57006 twice!

5th Oct 07: With the Autumn colours starting to show 66588 runs through Purley on Thames bringing the 05.25 from Garston. 5th Oct 07: 4O53 from Wakefield Europort and 66248 5th Oct 07: Crawling under the bridges at Purley on Thames is 66538. 4M55 to Lawley Street 5th Oct 07: A good load for the day's Hinksey to Eastleigh Departmental. with 66094 on the point 5th Oct 07: 60083 'Mountsorrel' in perfect light hauls 6Z20 from Whatley to St Pancras rounds the curve just east of Woolhampton. With an additional rake of Hanson hoppers in the consist the load was over 3000 tons. 5th Oct 07: The 11.39 Marchwood to Didcot MOD stores train in the hands of 60100 5th Oct 07: The 6E55 Theale to Lindsey empties and 60092 'Reginald Munns'. The odd framing was caused be me getting an accidental nudge in the back at just the wrong moment ! 5th Oct 07: 66587 hurries 4M61, 13.00 Southampton to Trafford Park though Lower Basildon 5th Oct 07: Running very late at Lower Basildon is 6A11 the Robeston to Theale loaded Murco oil tanks with 60048 'Eastern' in charge. As it normally runs very early in the morning this is the first time that I have managed to picture this working . 8th Oct 07: The recently named 66725 'Sunderland FC' slowly draws 4Y19 the 12.01 Mountfield to Southampton Western Docks empty Gypsum containers through Lyne 11th Oct 07: As the Autumn colours start to show 59102 brings 7A17 Merehead to Acton through Shottesbrooke 11th Oct 07: FGW Turbo 165112 on a Paddington to Oxford service 11th Oct: In perfect Autumn light 59101 heads the 7C77 Acton to Merehead empty Jumbo west through Shottesbrooke 11th Oct: 60082 'Mam Tor' is charged with the 6Z48 Appleford to Ardingly stone. 15th Oct: 'De branded' Voyager 221140 runs through Pangbourne 15th Oct: Pangbourne station shakes as 66533 thunders through with the Wentloog to Southampton liner 15th Oct: Voyager 211131 and Turbo 165106 pass in Goring & Streatley station 15th Oct 07: 66572 south bound with the 06.13 from Leeds to Southampton passes Spring Farm 15th Oct 07: 66094 powers the Marchwood to Didcot MOD stores train 15th Oct 07: 165106 from Oxford at Spring Farm 15th Oct 07: The 13.00 Southampton to Trafford Park powered by 66543 15th Oct 07: 66198 on a very late running Washwood Heath to Eastleigh Yard Intermodal 16th Oct 07: 450087 starts to slow for the stop at Chertsey whilst working from Weybridge to Waterloo 16th Oct 07: A rare visitor on the Mountfield allowed me to get my first picture of 66714 'Cromer Lifeboat'. Captured here as it crosses Addlestone Moor 18th Oct 07: 66194 at Worting Junction heading the 4M33, 08.10 Southampton to Burton on Trent Intermodal 18th Oct 07: 'Wessex' units 2402 & 2401 at Worting Junction on the first of the two return trips from Eastleigh to Basingstoke 18th Oct 07: A Voyager climbs through Micheldever 18th Oct 07: 66532 storms down hill away from the tunnel at Micheldever with 4O54 the 06.13 from Leeds 18th Oct 07: The afternoon run was made up of 2404 & 2412. Seen here passing Micheldever 18th Oct 07: 66144 powers through the station with a CWR train. The working is 6V27 Eastleigh to Hinksey Yard Departmental 18th Oct 07: Catching soft Autumn light is 66083 on 4M36 Southampton to Birch Coppice 18t Oct 07: 66578 on 4M55, 10.00 to Lawley Street 18th Oct 07: 4O14 the 05.28 from Garston with 66533 on the point at Worting Junction. 18th Oct 07: 442401 leading on the return leg to Eastleigh 18th Oct 07: RHTT unit tailed by DR 98981 heads for the tunnel 18th Oct 07: There may be many class 66's but for me, particularly from this view point, they are impressive machines 18th Oct 07: 442404 screams passed 18th Oct 07: 66592 and what looks to be a short train but there were a fair number of containers still to emerge from the tunnel 18th Oct 07: 444011 departs on a Portsmouth to Waterloo stopper 22nd Oct 07: 60083 with 22 HOA hoppers trundles westward through Shottesbrooke with 6Z16. the MO 09.17 from Hothfield to Moreton on Lugg 24th Oct 07: Thanks to Big H's arborial work a wider view is now possibe from the bridge at Silchester. 66591 in charge of 4M58. 11.00 Southampton to Ditton 24th Oct 07: 165125 on the Basingstoke to Reading shuttle passes 66759 south bound at Silchester 25th Oct 07: 66555 has been working the Neasden to Wool sand services for several weeks but this is the first time that I have managed to picture it. Captured here in light drizzle as it crawls through Chertsey station 26th Oct 07: Allowed out to play again, Southampton shunter 57006 powers the 15.00 Millbrook to Coatbridge through Silchester 29th Oct 07: In superb autumn light 66592 purs through Silchester. Mortimer church can be seen in the distance. 29th Oct 07: 37605 with two 'Translator' vans, running as 5Z01. from Derby to Eastleigh coasts through Silchester 30th Oct 07: 66538 with 66539 DIT form 4M61 to Trafford Park 29th Oct 07: Playing again is 57006 'Freightliner Reliance' on 4M59 to Coatbridge. How much longer will she last? 30th Oct 07: With the Autumn colours starting to glow 66559 plods east through Shottesebrooke with the day's 6M91 empty Cement tanks from Theale to Earles

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]]> Mon Oct 29 2007 A 'Boys day Out' to Southampton. http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1378554.html A terrific day with great company and marvelous weather. Thursday 27 September 2007: A terrific day with great company and marvelous weather.

26th Sep 07: The first shot of the day. 158864 runs through Lee on it's way to Cardiff from Portsmouth 26th Sep 07: Marvelous early morning light for 66083 taking the empties to Quidhampton. Captured here at Lee 26th Sep 07: A 'Tin Rocket' 153368 runs south through Lee and is going to Portsmouth 26th Sep 07: 66593 enters the reception line for Maritime on the 05.09 from Lawley Street 26th Sep 07: 158882 on the Totton to Romsey Shuttle 26th Sep 07: 158750 runs past the container cranes in Millbrook terminal 26th Sep 07: Using the crossing ladder at the East end of the Maritime terminal is 66568 on 4M58 the 11.00 to Ditton 26th Sep 07: 66086 returns from Quidhampton with the loaded Calcium Carbonate tanks. As it came round the corner it was Full Dull but suddenly the sun burst through. 26th Sep 07: The daily Westbury to Eastleigh Departmental 26th Sep 07: Chris Nevard lines up the next shot 26th Sep 07: 158778 nears journey's end on a Cardiff to Portsmouth service 26th Sep 07: 66091 with a very well loaded 6V38 MOD stores train from Marchwood to Didcot 26th Sep 07: 158798 for Cardiff from Portsmouth 26th Sep 07: 08077 at Maritime 26th Sep 07: 158885 on the shuttle service passes the Maritime Fuel Point and heads towards Redbridge 26th Sep 07: 66572 crawls through Millbrook station with a very well loaded 4O51 from Wentloog (Cardiff) 26th Sep 07: 66572 enters Millbrook Terminal with 4O51 from Wentloog 26th Sep 07: Chris Perkins getting the head on shot of 66108 as it assembles the Western Docks to Bescot Ford car train 26th Sep 07: 66569 arrives at Millbrook with the 06.13, 4O54 from Leeds 26th Sep 07: 66117 runs through Millbrook station hauling 6M23 from Fawley to Washwood Heath 26th Sep 07: Waiting for the signal to depart. 66589 on 4S59 the 15.00 to Coatbridge 26th Sep 07: 66110 returns to Westbury. The load for 7V41 was new concrete sleepers 26th Sep 07: With the consist now complete 66108 heads 6M58 the 14.10 to Bescot 26th Sep 07: With the roof structure of 'The Saints' new football ground in the distance 66605 brings the Wool to Watford sand towards Mount Pleasant Crossing 26th Sep 07: Viewed from Mount Pleasant footbridge 377437 heads to Victoria 26th Sep 07: 444030 will shortly pass through St Denys on a Weymuoth to Waterloo working 26th Sep 07: 66708 is about to pass the SWT Traincare depot at Northam. I was lined up for the perfect shot of 6Y19 empty Gypum containers from Mountfield as it approached the bridge but was completely bowled by the last container on a north bound Intermodal ! 26th Sep 07: Voyager 221104 working the 07.33 Dundee to Bournemouth catches some golden light 26th Sep 07: 444040 rounds the cuve from St Denys with a Waterloo to Southampton Central service

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]]> Thu Sep 27 2007 King's Sutton http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1372825.html This was my first visit the Northamptonshire village of King's Sutton. The bridge is just north of the station and the bare patches in the trampled grass indicate how may photographers go there. Good sun but a cold north wind to go with it. A very enjoyable spot to visit. Tuesday 18 September 2007: This was my first visit the Northamptonshire village of King's Sutton. The bridge is just north of the station and the bare patches in the trampled grass indicate how may photographers go there. Good sun but a cold north wind to go with it. A very enjoyable spot to visit.

18th Sep 07: My first shot of the day. 168004 on a Birmingham to Marylebone service 18th Sep 07: 165132 18th Sep 07: A track surveyor stands aside as 66503 races south on the 06.13 from Leeds to Southampton 18th Sep 07: 165003 drifts towards it's next stop at King's Sutton 18th Sep 07: 66568 on 4M55 to Lawley Street 18th Sep 07: Virgin Voyager 221126 for Manchester Picadilly 18th Sep 07: 4O27 from Ditton in the hands of 66505 18th Sep 07: 66505 18th Sep 07: 66192 trundles the 08.10 Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal northwards 18th Sep 07: 66619 & 66528 north bound. They were running in the path of the Hinksey to Stud Farm departmental. 18th Sep 07: Windscreen washing is not often pictured. Here the driver of 220023 gives it the full treatment 18th Sep 07: The objective of the visit was to picture this classic view of the Theale to Lindsey empty tanks 18th Sep 07: 66590 in beautiful afternoon light makes for Ditton

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]]> Tue Sep 18 2007 September 2007 http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1365457.html Serco and a Whistler.Tangmere. Vulcan & others at Chineham! Lower Basidon. A Birthday Bash and a hired in shed. 2 yellow EDs at Dachett. Saturday in the Wylye Valley. Serco to Reading Tuesday 25 September 2007: Serco and a Whistler.Tangmere. Vulcan & others at Chineham! Lower Basidon. A Birthday Bash and a hired in shed. 2 yellow EDs at Dachett. Saturday in the Wylye Valley. Serco to Reading

7th Sep 07: 37069 & 37607 on the relief at Shottesbrooke with 1Z20 returning to Derby 8th Sep 07: 66224 brings 6Z31 PGAs from Theale to Acton 8th Sep 07: Making a fine sight and sound 40145 'The East Lancashire Railway' passes Shottesbrooke in a very fortuitus patch of sun. The 'Devonian' railtour was running from Banbury to Kingswear. 11th Sep 07: 458027 at Longcross on the 12.09 Reading to Waterloo 12th Sep 07: 47843 'Vulcan' stands at Fleet heading Hertfordshire Railtours 'Bournmouth and the Waverley 12th Sep 07: With 47843 clagging away on the front 47847 is just adding extra load on the rear 12th Sep 07: 34067 races through Fleet on the 12th Sep 07: The last one to be rebranded 165125 runs down hill and over the little used foot crossing at Silchester 12th Sep 07: 158881 makes for Reading with a Brighton to Reading working 12th Sep 07: 66230 heads a very well loaded Marchwood to Didcot MOD service 12th Sep 07: 66125 north bound through Chineham on the Intermodal to Birch Coppice 12th Sep 07: 66533 on the late running Wentloog to Southampton Liner. Seen here passing through Chineham 13th Sep 07: 66210 is on the point of a south bound Intermodal wotking at Lower Basildon 13th Sep0 7: The lightly loaded 4M58 Southampton to Ditton is in the hands of 66592 13th Sep 07: 66560 and the Freightliner hoppers works west. I believe it to be the Neasden to Hackney Yard sand working 13th Sep 07: 66143 on the Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal at Lower Basildon 13th Sep 07: Just missing the sun is Tug 45 taking the Theale Murco empties back to Robeston 13th Sep 07: With a good load of containers 66125 heads the Marchwood to Didcot MOD Stores service 13th Sep 07: 66593 on the 4O27 07.12 from Ditton to Southampton 14th Sep 07: The Queen if Scots rake is Top & Tailed by 47315 and 47316 as they run past Breadcroft Lane at Maidenhead 14th Sep 07: Hired in DRS shed 66414 heads north through Tilehurst on 4M58 the 11.00 from Southampton Maritime to Ditton. Seen here at Tilehurst 14th Sep 07: 6E55 the Theale to Lindsey empty oil tanks rumbles through Lower Purley in the hands of 60038 20th Sep 07: Network Rail EDs 73212 & 73213 were used on 2 Route Learning trips on the Windsor branch. Captured here on the first outward leg at Dachett. 31212 is leading 20th Aug 07: Network Rail EDs 73212 & 73213 were used on 2 Route Learning trips on the Windsor branch. Captured here on the return approaching Dachett 22nd Sep 07: 07.30 in the morning and the beautiful Wylye Valley between Westbury and Salisbury is covered in mist as 66003 brings the Washwood Heath to Southampton Intermodal through the long closed station at Heytesbuy. 22nd Sep 07: 66006 potters along towards Westbury 22nd Sep 07: The HRT tour from Gloucester to Brighton used the Blue Pullman set. 47813 'John Peel' leads as it passes Little Langford 22nd Sep 07: 47818 in 'One' livery brings up the rear 22nd Sep 07: Carrying the 'Freightliner Eastleigh on Tour' headboard 66518 winds through Sherrington on the diverted Garston to Southampton 22nd Sep 07: 158778 scoots through Sherrington with a service to Portsmouth Harbour 22nd Sep 07: Now in a welcome patch of sun 66003 on the return working to Washwood Heath 25th Sep 07: The driver of 37607 and 37059 applies some serious 'Wellie' as today's Serco to Reading attacks the sharp climb through Sandhurst and up to Crowthorne. Starting and ending at Hither Green 1Q14 also visited Redhill and Portsmouuth. 25th Sep 07: 166215 from Gatwick heads for Reading 25th Sep 07: With 37059 now leading the Serco rushes down the hill through Sandhurst Station. 25th Sep 07: The gradient may have eased but it is still very far from being flat!

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]]> Tue Sep 25 2007 Trains French Style http://tony4170.fotopic.net/c1365413.html 3 Days on the Mediteranian Coast of South West France allowed a little time for some photography. I have very little knowledge of French railways so please excuse the brief captions Thursday 6 September 2007: 3 Days on the Mediteranian Coast of South West France allowed a little time for some photography. I have very little knowledge of French railways so please excuse the brief captions

2nd Sep: 3010 prepares to depart with the 08.05 to Paris 2nd Sep: Facing south at the Gare de Lyon.