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]]> Sat Sep 26 2009 Battlefield Line diesel gala http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1758411.html A great day out on the Battlefield line. The volunteers worked really hard to produce a totp entertaining day out. Friday 18 September 2009: A great day out on the Battlefield line. The volunteers worked really hard to produce a totp entertaining day out.

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]]> Fri Sep 18 2009 Week in Cornwall http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1754633.html A few shots taken while on holiday in Cornwall. I managed to track down a few frieght workings as well as visit the excellent Bodmin and Wenford Railway. Saturday 5 September 2009: A few shots taken while on holiday in Cornwall. I managed to track down a few frieght workings as well as visit the excellent Bodmin and Wenford Railway.

220002 arrives at Par with a cross country service from Penzance. 220002 standing at Par. 43037 leads a Penzance - London service into Par. 150239 stops at Par with a Plymouth Penzance service. 66041 waits for the road at par with the 6G06 1001hrs Goonbarrow to Fowey loaded china clays. 66041 waits for the road at par with the 6G06 1001hrs Goonbarrow to Fowey loaded china clays. 66041 at Golant with the 6G06 1001hrs Goonbarrow to Fowey loaded china clays. 66041 at Golant with the 6G06 1001hrs Goonbarrow to Fowey loaded china clays. 5619 is prepared for the days work at Bodmin General. 08444 at Bdmin general The DMU stands at Bodmin Parkway having arrived from General. 150121 stops at Bodmin Parkway with a stopping service to Penzance. The DMU waits to depart Bodmin Parkway 5619 backs onto the coaches for the trip to Boscarne junction. running around at Boscarne junction. Class 117 DMU standing at Bodmin general 5619 backs onto the coaches at Bodmin PArkway for a hard working climb back to Bodmin General. 221125 passes through Lostwithial with a cross country services. 66041 at Lostwithial pulling out of the loop to take the branch to Fowey with the 6G06 08:34 Goonbarrow - Fowey china clay. 43133 leads a Penzance - London service through Lostwithiel 150127 stops at Lostwithiel with a Penzance - PLymouth 150279 pulls away from Lostwithiel with a Penzance service. 66041 arriving at Lostwithiel to run round with the 6G08 14:19 Goonbarrow - Fowey China clay. 66041 arriving at Lostwithiel to run round with the 6G08 14:19 Goonbarrow - Fowey China clay. The driver picks up the token to take the Fowey branch at Lostwithiel with the 6G08 14:19 Goonbarrow - Fowey China clay. 66041 on 6G08 14:19 Goonbarrow - Fowey China clay at Lostwithiel

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]]> Sat Sep 5 2009 Midlands bash http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1743769.html A great day out with good friends in the midlands hunting out photographic locations. First of was a stop at Elford llop, then to Willow Bottom lane at Portway. Onto Gredon on the WCML and Tamworth station to finish. Thursday 20 August 2009: A great day out with good friends in the midlands hunting out photographic locations. First of was a stop at Elford llop, then to Willow Bottom lane at Portway. Onto Gredon on the WCML and Tamworth station to finish.

66532 on 4O54 Leeds - Southampton liner heads south at Elford. 66146 on 6M04 Port Clarence-Bedworth at Elford UID Cross country Voyager heads south at Elford. 66301 on 6Z14 Immingham - Ironbridge at Elford. 66546 on 4Z05 Drax -Daw Mill heads into the loop at Elford. 56312 on 6Z57 Boston-Washwood Heath heads south at Elford. The gallery discusion ! whats he doing with that ? 170106 heads north at Elford. UID Cross country voyager heads north at Elford. 43303/301 on the Dundee - Penzance at Elford. 170108 heads south at Elford. 66201 on 4E69 Southampton - Wakefield at Elford. 66616 heads north at Portway with 6E54 Kingsbury - Hunber tanks 66173 heads south at Portway with 4021 Burton - Southampton UID Cross country voyager heads south at Portway. Chris and Chris - interesting 170115 heads south at Portway 66158 heads north at Portway with 6E11 Rugby - Immingham 43384/321 heads south at Portway Chris hunting for a target for his macro lens. UID Cross country Voyager heads south at Portway 47739 heads south at Portway with 6Z48 Burton on Trent-Dollands Moor 47739 heads south at Portway with 6Z48 Burton on Trent-Dollands Moor the team crosses a potatoe field, Chris is thinking - yes you guessed it CHIPS ! 390027 heads a northbound service at Grendon UID Voyager heads north at Grendon Northbound at Grendon 92036 on 4O10 Trafford - Southampton at Grendon Northbound at Grendon A southbound voyager at Grendon 90042 on 4M54 Tilbury - Crewe 350267 on a stopping service heads south at Grendon The gallery ! Southbound at Grendon 66588 on 4M58 Southampton - Crewe at Tamworth 86638/639 heads south at Tamworth with the 4L92 Ditton - Felixstowe 86638/639 heads south at Tamworth with the 4L92 Ditton - Felixstowe northbound service speeds through centre road at Tamworth northbound voyager at Tamworth 66576 on 4M81 Felixstowe - Ditton at Tamworth North bound Pendo tils into Tamworth ! 350104 stopps at Tamworth with a southbound service. 66419 heads south through Tamworth with 4M44 grangmouth -Daventry ? UID Cross coutnry voyager sppeds through Tamworth high level with a southbound service.

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]]> Thu Aug 20 2009 Another Glos and Warcs diesel gala http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1740842.html Another chance to get out and enjoy the summer diesel gala at the Glos and Warcs railway. Saturday 11 July 2009: Another chance to get out and enjoy the summer diesel gala at the Glos and Warcs railway.

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]]> Sat Jul 11 2009 Around Severn Tunnel Junction http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1740824.html A quick trip the my favourite locations just over the river. Friday 29 May 2009: A quick trip the my favourite locations just over the river.

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]]> Fri May 29 2009 50's to West Somerset http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1740801.html A great day out with friends. Two class 50's on a railtour to WSR. We joined at Bristol TM for the ride to Minehead and back. We managed a tour round Williton shed and signal box. A fantastic day out. Saturday 18 October 2008: A great day out with friends. Two class 50's on a railtour to WSR. We joined at Bristol TM for the ride to Minehead and back. We managed a tour round Williton shed and signal box. A fantastic day out.

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]]> Sat Oct 18 2008 A trip to the Southampton Area http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1586428.html Weather was great, the journey rather slow and it was quiet. Despite that we had a good day. Friday 26 September 2008: Weather was great, the journey rather slow and it was quiet. Despite that we had a good day.

At Southampton 377305 stands waiting to depart to Victoria while 220016 wait to depart to York 450073 departs Eastliegh for Southampton 444023 passes through Eastleigh towards Southampton 47749 stands in the works at Eastleigh 66590 on the 4M61 Southampton - Trafford Park liner approaching Eastleigh 66590 on the 4M61 Southampton - Trafford Park liner approaching Eastleigh 158885 on a Romsey - Salisbury service 221131 storms through Eastleigh towards Southampton 450052 departs Eastleigh for Southampton 66160 rolls of the deport to take up an engineers train in the yard at Eastleigh 66007 approaches Eastleigh with the 4M36 Western dock - Birch Coppice intermodal 444015 heads through Eastleigh towards Southampton 66007 meets 66536 at Eastleigh 66536 leaves Eastleigh on the 4O51 Wenloog - Millbrook liner 158889 on the Romsey - Salisbury serice at Eastleigh 66012 runs around the deport to face London with a track laying machine at Eastleigh 66012 runs around the deport to face London with a track laying machine at Eastleigh 377304 arrives at Eastleigh from Southamton with a Victoruia via Portsmouth service. 66539 stops at Eastleigh with the 4O54 Leeds - Southampton liner 66043 passes through Southamton with a Eastleigh bound engineers train. 66085 passes through Southamton with a liner for Western docks having just left Eastleigh yard where it had been waiting for 2 hours !

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]]> Fri Sep 26 2008 Bristol area - http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1581919.html A sunny day and the talk of a class 40 passing through to Kingswear drew me out for a few hours. Added to that was the first Fast-line coal run from Avonmouth. So a visit to Pilning and Parkway was called for. Saturday 20 September 2008: A sunny day and the talk of a class 40 passing through to Kingswear drew me out for a few hours. Added to that was the first Fast-line coal run from Avonmouth. So a visit to Pilning and Parkway was called for.

43303/301 on 07.25 Plymouth-Edinburgh via Newport passes Pilning on its way to the tunnel. 43180/025 passes Pilning on a London service. 43180/025 passes Pilning on a London service. 150121 heads to bristol through Pilning. 221(114?) passes through Pilning towards Bristol 40145 passes through Pilning on 1z40 tame bridge parkway-kingswear 40145 passes through Pilning on 1z40 tame bridge parkway-kingswear 40145 passes through Pilning on 1z40 tame bridge parkway-kingswear UID HST leaves Parkway for London 60054 approaches Parkway with 6B33 Theale to Margam 66146 on 6w34 Westbury to Westerleigh jn at Bristol Parkway. 158951 drops into the headshunt at Bristol Parkway. 43135/125 leaves Parkway with a London train. 66301 on 6M90 Avonmouth-Ratcliffe at Bristol Parkway 66301 on 6M90 Avonmouth-Ratcliffe at Bristol Parkway 66192 leads the 6W36 Westbury To Westerleigh jn with 66101 on the rear. 66101 on the rear of 6W36 Westbury to Westerleigh jn

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]]> Sat Sep 20 2008 From the Archives 2001-2002 - Bristol area http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1558380.html A collection of shots from the old Fuji Finpix 4900 taken at bristol Parkway, Temple meads, Patchway, Pilning and Winterbourne. Friday 8 August 2008: A collection of shots from the old Fuji Finpix 4900 taken at bristol Parkway, Temple meads, Patchway, Pilning and Winterbourne.

37419 hauls a short frieght into the down loop at Bristol Parkway 58037 approaches Bristol Parkway with an engineers train. 5029 derpart from Bristol Parkway A class 67 moves into the headshunt ready to reverse back onto the depot while a light 67 awaits to reverse onto a train at Bristol Parkway. 47844 arrives at Bristol Temple Meads 60007 takes to the up loop at bristol parkway with an Avonmouth-Didcot mgr train. UID Virgin HST departs Bristol Parkway for the north. UID HST departs Bristol Parkway on a London service. UID Virgin HST departs Bristol Parkway with the mail terminal in the background. 67020 waits to drop back onto a mail train at bristol Parkway. 66514 at Patchway with a Machen - Westbury train. 60099 at Patchway with an Exeter-Cardiff scrap steel. 66136 passes through Pilning on route to South Wales 60075 passes Bristol Parkway with an engineers train bound for Didcot. A view of the bristol Parkway mail terminal Busy scene at Bristol Parkway with 2 Virgin HST's passing each other and the 47/67 pair on the mail terminal. UID HST dpearts Bristol Parkway for London. Yet another UID HST dpearts Bristol Parkway for London. 66214 on coal boxes through Bristol Parkway UID HST heads towards Bristol Parkway through Patchway 67026 leads departing the Mail terminal at Bristol Parkway. 47847 departs Bristol Parkway Heading east. 66218 passes through Bristol Parkway with a Didcot bound coal train. 47853 depart Bristol parkway heading east. UID HST departs Bristol Parkway heading east

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]]> Fri Aug 8 2008 Glos and Warc's Diesel Gala http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1558349.html A mixed day for the weather, so we spent time riding the trains until the sun appeared. A great day. Sunday 6 July 2008: A mixed day for the weather, so we spent time riding the trains until the sun appeared. A great day.

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]]> Sun Jul 6 2008 Glos and Warc's Diesel Gala http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1488824.html A great day out depite being rained on and hail stormed. Took a long lineside walk from Toddington to Winchcombe and back. The sun did appear now and again. Saturday 5 April 2008: A great day out depite being rained on and hail stormed. Took a long lineside walk from Toddington to Winchcombe and back. The sun did appear now and again.

73129/20137 starts the day with the 9.15 dep from Toddington to Cheltenham. The 73 was too stay all day at Cheltenham giving driver experience. 47376 stands at Toddington with a defect which sidelined it all weekend. The line up outside of Toddington depot. 73129/20137 with the 9.15 departs from Toddington to Cheltenham 27066 was also defected for its first run with air problems, here it is being shunted off deport do 24081 can cover its turn. 27066 was also defected for its first run with air problems, here it is being shunted off deport do 24081 can cover its turn. 24081 covers the 9.30 dep from Toddington to Winchcombe. 27066 stands on the spur waiting to go back on Toddington depot for attention. 08881 comes off of Tddington deport. Another view of Toddington yards. 47105 heads the 10.20 Toddington-Cheltenham 20137 on the 10.00 Cheltenham to Toddington 08881/37324 on the 10.50 Toddington to Winchcombe 37324 11.20 Winchcombe to Toddington 37215 on the 11.49 Toddington to Cheltenham 47105 departs Winchcombe on the 11.15 Cheltenham to Toddington 08881 stands at Winchcombe yard waiting next service. shunters standing at Winchcombe. 24081 on the 12.03 Toddington to Cheltenham goods service 47105 arrives at Winchcombe on the 12.15 Toddington - Winchcombe 47105 runs around and 08881 waits to form the next service with it. 08881/47105 departs Winchcome on the 12.35 to Toddington 37215 arrives at WInchcombe with the 12.35 Cheltenham to Toddington 27066 arrives at Winchcombe with the 13.00 Toddington to Cheltenham 37215 depart Winchcombe with the 12.25 Cheltenham to Toddington. 08881/20137 in the rain with the 13.30 Toddington to Winchcombe 20137 heading the 13.55 Winchcombe to Toddington and yes it was still raining, hail was to follow before the sun came back out. 37324/37215 on the 14.15 Toddington to Cheltenham service. 27066 on the 14.00 Cheltenham to Toddington. 24081 retruns the goods with the 14.38 Winchcome to Toddington. 27066/20137 with the 14.50 Toddington to Winchcombe 24081 stands in the yard at Toddington 08927 outside Toddington deport 47105 depart in the sun with the 15.30 Toddington to Cheltenham 27066/20137/08881 run back towards Toddington depot. 37215/37324 arrive at Toddington with the 15.10 Cheltenham to Toddington 20137 departs Todding with the 1600 to Winchcombe 37215/324 comes back on the depot splittong the pair in the loco spur at Toddington 24081 heads towards Winchcome light engine. 20137 arrives at Toddington with the 16.25 from Winchcombe 37324 departing Toddington with the 16.45 service to Cheltenham

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]]> Sat Apr 5 2008 The Cumbrian Coast Explorer http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1472048.html A great day out on Spitfire Tours "The Cumbrian Coast Explorer". 37667/688 took the tour from Birmingham via Manchester Victoria to Carlisle. After the stock was turned using 57601 (on the rear) the return journey was made via Workington and the Cumbrian coastline. A great day out all round. Saturday 8 March 2008: A great day out on Spitfire Tours "The Cumbrian Coast Explorer". 37667/688 took the tour from Birmingham via Manchester Victoria to Carlisle. After the stock was turned using 57601 (on the rear) the return journey was made via Workington and the Cumbrian coastline. A great day out all round.

37667 and 688 stand on the Platform after arrival at Carlisle Viewed from platform 4 37667 and 688 after arrival at Carlisle Viewed from platform 4 37667 and 688 stand after arrival at Carlisle 158844 and 142065 await the next duties at Carlisle 57601 drags the stock and loco's out of the station for tunring on a triangle of lines. 390053 MIssion Accomplished arrives at Carlisle. 185111 sits on the stabling point with a Thunderbird. There were 3 of the class stabled here on this day. 66182 heads south on the centre road at Carlisle on 6E62 13:40 Carlisle yard-Tees yard enterprise. 57601 retruns the train into Carlisle station after turning on the S and C lines. The second man looks a bit familiar ! running down the Cumbrian coastline. Semaphore heaven on the Cumbrian coast.

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]]> Sat Mar 8 2008 Bristol TM - Swindon shuttles http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1449293.html Popped into Bristol TM while the shuttles to Swindon were on. Managed to catch the 20's at BTM and some works traffic at Swindon. Saturday 26 January 2008: Popped into Bristol TM while the shuttles to Swindon were on. Managed to catch the 20's at BTM and some works traffic at Swindon.

20905/901 stabled on the old Bath Road spur at Bristol Temple Meads. 43195 arrives at Bristol Temple Meads from Swindon on one of the shuttles.. 43091 on the back of another Swindon shuttle Class 220 forms the 1200hrs to York. You can still see the marks where the Virgin logo's were removed. Class 220 forming the 12:00 hrs to York. Cheerful staff getting the York off ontime 20905/901 stabled on the old Bath Road spur at Bristol Temple Meads. 20905 stabled on the old Bath Road spur at Bristol Temple Meads. 20901 stabled on the old Bath Road spur at Bristol Temple Meads. 20905/901 stabled on the old Bath Road spur at Bristol Temple Meads. A line up of Road rail vehicles waiting to head onto the work area at Swindon. 66238 and 66201 tops and tails a works train bound for Westbury.

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]]> Sat Jan 26 2008 Failed Railtour http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1431894.html Well what a day, we travelled to Birmingham to join the 87 railtour, however having been sent onto Wolverhampton the tour was cancelled. So on the way home we popped into Battlefield Railway and Glos and Warcs. Saturday 29 December 2007: Well what a day, we travelled to Birmingham to join the 87 railtour, however having been sent onto Wolverhampton the tour was cancelled. So on the way home we popped into Battlefield Railway and Glos and Warcs.

221131 stops at Wolverhampton on a cross country service. 221106 pauses at Wolverhampton 66044 heads for Bescot through Wolverhampton Here it is, 87022 on a test run. I have no doubt it was never going to run that day. This was just for show. What a mess. 350110 awaits departure at Wolverhampton for Birmingham New Street. 323203 on platform 5 at Wolverhampton. 47640 stands in the sun at Shackerstone on the Battlefield line 08168 heads a line of locos at Shackerstone on the Battlefield line The DMU waits to depart Shackerstone on the Battlefield line The DMU waits at Shenton on the Battlefield line. 3440 City of Truro tender first leads 7903 - Foremarke Hall at Winchcombe with the last run of the day back to Toddington

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]]> Sat Dec 29 2007 Magor and Severn Tunnel Junction http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1384603.html The first time I have been able to get out for several months and the sun was shining. Friday 5 October 2007: The first time I have been able to get out for several months and the sun was shining.

150254 in Arriva colours heads west toward Newport at Magor. 170109 heading west, next stop Newport at Magor. 43040/43179 heads west at Magor. 47828 heads 5Z86 1110 Brush Loughborough to Landore with 43031 in tow at Magor. 43010 leads another westbound express at Magor. 158798 heads east at Severn Tunnel junction with a service to Bristol 60068 on the 6V92 1010 Corby- Margam empty steel at Severn tunnel junction. 66086 leads a failed 60079 on a very late running 6V61 Round Oak to Margam at Severn tunnel junction. 66086 leads a failed 60079 on a very late running 6V61 Round Oak to Margam at Severn tunnel junction. 66197 heads east at Severn tunnel junction with the 6C41 1514 Newport ADj - Westbury departmental service. 66197 heads east at Severn tunnel junction with the 6C41 1514 Newport ADj - Westbury departmental service. 66117 on 6V07 1321 Round Oak - Margam at Severn Tunnel Junction. 158767 depart Severn tunnel junction heading west for Newport. 180103 on a Paddington Cardiff service at Severn tunnel junction. A London - Swansea service emerges from the Severn tunnel. 66154 on 6V01 1434 Brierley Hill - Cardiff tidal scrap steel working at Severn tunnel junction.

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]]> Fri Oct 5 2007 Ram Hill http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1266255.html A few shots taken on the strech of line to the west of Westerleigh Junction. Saturday 28 April 2007: A few shots taken on the strech of line to the west of Westerleigh Junction.

221142 heads west at Ram Hill 43165 leads a London bound service at Ram Hill 158769 heading east at Ram Hill. 158762 heads for Bristol Parkway at Ram Hill. 47851 or D1648 on 1Z79 0628 Skipton - Bath 47245 brings up the rear pushing hard. 43012 heads east at Ram Hill next stop Bristol Parkway before heading into South Wales. 66161 is seen on 4V20 07:45 Fiddlers Ferry p.s.-Portbury empty HTA's at Ram Hill. 60092 on 6B33 12:22 Theale-Margam at Ram Hill 66568 on 4Z54 10:00 Tilbury-Wentloog 158870 still in old Wessex colours heads west at Ram Hill.

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]]> Sat Apr 28 2007 Saturday morning Local http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1255771.html I popped out for a couple of hours and managed to pick up 4 specials. A pair 37, Steam, TNT 47's and a 47. The locations being Patchway Railway station and Ram Hill. Saturday 14 April 2007: I popped out for a couple of hours and managed to pick up 4 specials. A pair 37, Steam, TNT 47's and a 47. The locations being Patchway Railway station and Ram Hill.

37422/410 on 1Z37 0619 Birningham International to Cwmgwrach Pathfinder tour. 47853 leads 1Z41 0600 Preston - Minehead passed Ram Hill. 47847 brings up the rear of 1Z41 47840 leads another lot of refurbished coaches on 5Z72 0840 Derby Litchurch Lane to Laira at Ram hill.

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]]> Sat Apr 14 2007 South Wales to see the Rugby specials http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1233098.html A great day out to Magor and Bishton to capture some of the traffic on the last day of the 6 nations Rugby. England were playing Wales. The rumour is that there will no longer be any loco hauled shuttles after this lot. Saturday 17 March 2007: A great day out to Magor and Bishton to capture some of the traffic on the last day of the 6 nations Rugby. England were playing Wales. The rumour is that there will no longer be any loco hauled shuttles after this lot.

158760 still in TPE colours leads 150249 in the New First colours heading west to Cardiff. 158749 still in old colours heads east at Magor. 170636 heads east at Magor 158864.871 head west at Magor. 43168/156 on a Paddington service at Magor. D1916 (47812) heads west at Magor on 2Z53 1058hrs Gloucester - Cardiff D1748 (47815) on the rear. 43040/147 heads a Paddington service at Bishton. D1748 (47815) heads east at Bishton on 1Z51 12365hrs Cardiff - Gloucester 158798 another in TPE livery heads east at Magor. Where has the sun gone ... 60038 head west at Magor with the 6C23 11:17 Hayes-East Usk 170117 heads west at Magor. 66137 heads east at Magor with 6C80 13:33 Machen-Westbury yard. 67029 heads west at Magor with 1Z94 1138 Victoria-Cardiff. 158841 heads west at Magor. 67021 heads west at Magor with 1Z96 1228 Victoria - Cardiff. D1916 (47812) heads west at Magor on 2Z59 1358 Gloucester - Cardiff

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]]> Sat Mar 17 2007 20 20 Vision http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1232399.html Just a few shots from the 20 20 Vision tour, there were very few chances on the tour to take shots. Saturday 10 March 2007: Just a few shots from the 20 20 Vision tour, there were very few chances on the tour to take shots.

On arrival in Ipswitch yard to await 47501 to drop on the back end. Photostop at Saxmunden Photostop at Saxmunden Photostop at Saxmunden Photostop at Ely, was a race for the light !!

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]]> Sat Mar 10 2007 In the Highlands http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1232395.html A week spent in Lairg with relatives gave me the opportunity to photograph the most northerly frieght working as well as a few local shots. I was assisted by a railwayman from Helmsdale (Gary) and Michael in charge at the oil terminal. A big thanks to both of you for such great help. Sunday 18 February 2007: A week spent in Lairg with relatives gave me the opportunity to photograph the most northerly frieght working as well as a few local shots. I was assisted by a railwayman from Helmsdale (Gary) and Michael in charge at the oil terminal. A big thanks to both of you for such great help.

158702 approaches Tain with the 0813hrs Wick to Inverness service. The Dornock bridge is in the background. 158708 crosses athe level crossing t Lairg with the 0813 Wick to Inverness. 158732 arrives at Lairg with the 1039 Inverness - Wick 158732 at Lairg with the 1039 Inverness - Wick 67007 arrives at Lairg with the 6H03 08:07 Inverness-Lairg tanks. Gary speaks with the driver and arrnages for me to photograph the train 67007 runs around the tanks ready to start the shunting. 67007 stands at Lairg after a run round. 67007 stands at Lairg after a run round. The first part of the shunt move involves running fprward and reversing into a siding alongside the station. The next part of the shunting is the whole train moving forward into a headshunt before setting back into the oil terminal. 67007 at it destination in the Lairg oil terminal. 67007 at it destination in the Lairg oil terminal. It is normal to wait outside while unloaded then take the empties on the same day. In this case it ran on a tuesday and late to boot after several problems. So in this case the 67 departs leaving the tanks. The tanks are waiting unloading and collection the next day. 37405 passing Invershin on route to collect the emptie oil tanks at Lairg 158703 arriving at Invershin with the 1237 Wick - Inverness 37405 heading south at Invershin with 6H66 Lairg-Mossend oil tanks Lab Iris stands on the far north line platforms at Inverness. 37405 standing in Inverness yard waiting snow plough duties with the odd run to Lairg ! a class 158 heads south at shin falls. 158709 depart south from Lairg with the 0813 Wick to Inverness.

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]]> Sun Feb 18 2007 Warrington and Crewe http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1220103.html A trip out to take advantage of a free ticket from Virgin's 10th Anniversary draw. We arrived at Warrington about midday and finshed off at Crewe before travelling home. Tuesday 23 January 2007: A trip out to take advantage of a free ticket from Virgin's 10th Anniversary draw. We arrived at Warrington about midday and finshed off at Crewe before travelling home.

60500 with 66095 heads south at Warrington with the 12.00 Birmingham Aberdeen departing in the background. 221127 arrives at Warrington B.Q. forming the 08.20 Aberdeen to Birmingham. 66121 heads up the 'goods loop' at Warrington with 6E57 14.04 Oakleigh to Drax Power Station 60036 stands in Arpley yard waiting its next duty. 60056 passes Arpley Jnc with empty Ex-NP hoppers from Fiddlers Ferry Power Station to Liverpool Bulk Terminal. 60056 passes Arpley Jnc as a track crew work on a broken rail, with empty Ex-NP hoppers from Fiddlers Ferry Power Station to Liverpool Bulk Terminal. 60056 passes Arpley Jnc as a track crew work on a broken rail, with empty Ex-NP hoppers from Fiddlers Ferry Power Station to Liverpool Bulk Terminal. 66199 heads south through Warrington B.Q. station with 6K05 Carlisle to Crewe engineers train. 221144 stops at Warrington BQ with the 1549hrs to Bournemouth service. Pendelino's caught stopping at Crewe 390008 awaits departure time from Crewe with the 16.49 Euston to Manchester 221132 forming the 14.46 Bournemouth to Edinburgh 92012 waits to head north light engine 57313 backs upto 390022 before dragging it to Holyhead on the 17.21 from Euston. 57313 drags 390022 to Holyhead on the 17.21 from Euston. Pendilino waits to head south from Crewe on the 16.46 Glasgow to Euston. 57307 stands at Birmingham New Street

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]]> Tue Jan 23 2007 Two trips out for the Virgin hire in's http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1129395.html One trip to Exeter and another to Bristol Temple Meads, both for a chance to ride the GNER and Midland mainline HST's hired in for Summer Saturay Virgin services. Just a few shots taken during the two days. Exeter trip was on 22/7/06. We had 43105/111 BristolTM-Exter and 43058/066 Exeter-Bristol TM Bristol TM was on 29/7/06. We had 43043/052 Bristol Parkway to Bristol TM and 43116/115 Bristol TM to Bristol Parkway. Saturday 22 July 2006: One trip to Exeter and another to Bristol Temple Meads, both for a chance to ride the GNER and Midland mainline HST's hired in for Summer Saturay Virgin services. Just a few shots taken during the two days. Exeter trip was on 22/7/06. We had 43105/111 BristolTM-Exter and 43058/066 Exeter-Bristol TM Bristol TM was on 29/7/06. We had 43043/052 Bristol Parkway to Bristol TM and 43116/115 Bristol TM to Bristol Parkway.

220019 heads a northbound service at Exeter SD. 159020/019 forms the next London service at Exeter SD 221121/220034 passes 43063/145 at Exter SD 221121/220034 passes 43063/145 at Exter SD 43063/145 stand at Exeter SD with a London bound service 221128/116 arrive from the south at Exeter SD 158863 stand at Exeter SD 159015/012 arrive at Exeter from the south. 153380/377 stand at Exeter SD. 43105/111 arrives from the south on the retrun service from Paignton to Newcastle 43058/43066 departs from Bristol TM next stop Birm new St, thats was why we got off ! 43058/43066 departs from Bristol TM next stop Birm new St, thats was why we got off ! Popped straight up to bristol Parkway to see 43027 arriving from the east and crossing over onto the upside with an extra passenger on the front. 43027 with the extra passenger Having stopped at parkway the train tunred and departed east. 43054/081 passes through Bristol Parkway with a Plymouth services. 220034 stand on platform 4 at Bristol TM 43043/052 stands on platform at bristol TM whilst platform staff load chav lugage into the baggage area on the TGS. It took ages to load and I did wonder how much gear they wanted to take to Newquay. FGW HST stands on Platform 15 at Bristol Parkway There are some uses for a class 143. A seagull rests on the roof of 143618 at Bristol TM One of Virgins quality trains arrives at Bristol TM from the south Fresh from loading the Newquay service one FGW member of staff still has a smile. 180112 waits on Platform 13 at Bristol TM. 180112 waits on Platform 13 at Bristol TM. A class 221 departs from platform 6 at Bristol TM with a southbound service 43034 on the rear of the next Paddington service stands on platform 13 at Bristol TM. The classic view at Bristol TM but the more modern one with a Virgin Voyager 158750 stand on platform 8 at Bristol TM, still in its old colours 66213 heads through the centre Road at bristol temple meads with a coal train off of Portbury for a power station in the north.

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]]> Sat Jul 22 2006 Shots taken whilst on PF tour Grid arising http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1129370.html Well the tour did not stop in any place that allowed me to take any shots of the tour loco's but I did get some Grids from the train. Some being at Ferrybridge and Immingham. Saturday 30 September 2006: Well the tour did not stop in any place that allowed me to take any shots of the tour loco's but I did get some Grids from the train. Some being at Ferrybridge and Immingham.

56067 stands with 5 other at Ferrybridge 56107 and 56067 at Ferry bridge with 083 in the background. 56054 at thr front of the group at Ferrybridge The whole lineup at ferrybridge 56067/107/054/083/109 and one other. The view from the train at Immingham 56082 rusting away at Immingham 37677 also rusting away at Immingham 56027 at the end of the line at Immingham Another group of stored loco's at Immingham I think this one was live !!

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]]> Sat Sep 30 2006 Glos and Warcs diesel gala Nov 2006 http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1129359.html A few shots from a great day. Most of it spent bashing but did get the chance for a few photo's as the weather was great. Saturday 4 November 2006: A few shots from a great day. Most of it spent bashing but did get the chance for a few photo's as the weather was great.

37324 arrives at Cheltenham with the 0915 from Toddington 37324 runs round the stock at Cheltenham 37324 having run round the stock at Cheltenham forms the 1000 service to Toddington 37324 at Toddington with the 1052 freight to Winchcombe 47376 arrives at Winchcomne with the 1250 service to Cheltenham whilst D8137 waits to depart with 1251 service to Toddington 47376 runs around the stock at Cheltenham 47105 arrives at Winchcombe with the 1412 from Toddington 47105 is uncuopled and prepares to run round the stock at Winchcombe. It should go on to take the next freight service back to Toddington. Another view of 47105 at Wincombe on the stock of the 1412 from Toddington 47105 runs around the stock at Winchcombe and prepares for its next duty 47376 arrives at Winchcombe with a freight 37324 arrives at Winchcombe with 1440 from Cheltenham 37324 arrives at Winchcombe with 1440 from Cheltenham 37324 arrives at Winchcombe with 1440 from Cheltenham

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]]> Sat Nov 4 2006 Glos and Warc's steam festival http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c1015617.html Friday 2nd June 06 a great day out with good weather and even better company. It was one of the days of the steam festival but there were a couple of the preserved diesels around in the carpark. Saturday 8 July 2006: Friday 2nd June 06 a great day out with good weather and even better company. It was one of the days of the steam festival but there were a couple of the preserved diesels around in the carpark.

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]]> Sat Jul 8 2006 Swindon http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c940510.html Over the next few weeks Swindon becomes a hive of activity while services were diverted off the B & H. Between 1100 and 1230 up to 6 freight trains can be seen. Here are a selection over two saturdays. Saturday 6 May 2006: Over the next few weeks Swindon becomes a hive of activity while services were diverted off the B & H. Between 1100 and 1230 up to 6 freight trains can be seen. Here are a selection over two saturdays.

43033/017 arriving at Swindon with a Paddington service 43017 and 43189 stand on opposit platforms. 66569 on the 4O14 Garston - Southampton 43024/183 on a Paddington service 66537 on the 4O27 05:44 Trafford Park - Southampton 60079 heads west on 6C23 10:29 Hayes - East Usk yard 66578 heads 4M55 10:00 Southampton - Lawley Street 66538 heads 4O14 Garston-Southampton Liner 66567 on 4O27 waits in the loop for two HST's to clear. 66567 on 4O27 Ditton - Southampton liner 66097 waits in the loop. 66516 on 4M55 Southampton - Lawley Street liner 66503 on 4)54 Leeds - Southampton liner. 66097 on 6O26 Hinksey Yard - Eastleigh

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]]> Sat May 6 2006 PF Humber Hauler http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c898630.html A great day out, took the train from Cheltenham all the way to Hull and back. Managed to capture some of the loco's used before the light gave out. Saturday 18 March 2006: A great day out, took the train from Cheltenham all the way to Hull and back. Managed to capture some of the loco's used before the light gave out.

66032 had taken the train from Cheltenham to Birmingham International. It is seen here after being taken off. 390035 is seen at Birmingham International on a Euston service 92037 is attached at Birmingham International for the next leg to Crewe 390052 stops at Birmingham International 92037 was taken off at Crewe for two DRS class 37's 37218/059 run through Crewe station 158836 departs Crewe heading for Chester 37218/059 at Crewe prepare to back onto the train 60034 runs past the train at Wakefield. 37218/059 having been taken of at Wakefield run back past the train 60034 passes the train before backing on and taking the tour to Doncaster via Hull.

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]]> Sat Mar 18 2006 A trip to London http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c868873.html A cheap day out in London thanks to First great Western. The weather was nothing to shout about being grey and overcast and very cold. On arrival in London we visted Marylebone, Stratford, Clapham, Kings cross, St Pancras and Euston. This collection is a few shots during the day. Monday 20 February 2006: A cheap day out in London thanks to First great Western. The weather was nothing to shout about being grey and overcast and very cold. On arrival in London we visted Marylebone, Stratford, Clapham, Kings cross, St Pancras and Euston. This collection is a few shots during the day.

66200 heads the 6D11 Avonmouth-Didcot through Bristol Parkway 170272 fires through Stratford heading east. 86501 heads the 4L97 Trafford Park-Felixstow liner through Stratford 66019 heads 4M23 Felixstowe-Hams Hall whilst on lease to GBRf west through Stratford 360121 heads east through Stratford 315830 heads a local heading east through Stratford 66078 heads 6L38 Acton yard-Marks Tey through Stratford 360113 heads west through Stratford 315841 heads west through Stratford 315818 on a local at Stratford A suprise caught us out was 87007 heading light westbound through Stratford 321324 heads west through Stratford 170203 heads west through Stratford 90005 brings up the rear of a Norwich bound service through Stratford 90005 brings up the rear of a Norwich bound service through Stratford 90003 heads a London bound service through Stratford 321444 heads west through Stratford 315837 departs Startford heading east 66027 heads 6M65 Purfleet-Wembley enterprise through Stratford. 5869 stops at Clapham on route to Waterloo 5710 stops at Clapham on route to Waterloo 5734 stops at Clapham on route to Waterloo 66176 heads south through Clapham 450089 and another arrives at Clapham heading south Gatwick Express 04 speeds through Clapham on route to Gatwick 377106 heads a Brighton train through Clapham 5837 arriving at Clapham from victoria Another GATEX 06 approaching Clapham from victoria 456010 still in Network livery arrives at Clapham from Victoria 377439 heads a Victoria bound train at Clapham 377302 speeds through Clapham on a southbound service from Victoria Another 456 in network livery 456023 arrives at Clapham fro Victoria 377108 at the rear of a brighton train at Clapham 911?? waits to depart Kings Cross 911?? at the rear of a GNER service at Kings Cross. 911?? waits to depart Kings Cross 911?? waits to depart Kings Cross

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]]> Mon Feb 20 2006 A few hours in South Wales http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c863994.html Dropped out for a few hours this morning to take some shots from the bridges at Magor and Llandevenny. It turned out to be a very good decision as we managed to pot 6 class 60's, 3 66's and a 57 amongsth the usual HST's and units. The highlight was 60018 coming over Bishton flyover with a trainload of HAA's. Friday 17 February 2006: Dropped out for a few hours this morning to take some shots from the bridges at Magor and Llandevenny. It turned out to be a very good decision as we managed to pot 6 class 60's, 3 66's and a 57 amongsth the usual HST's and units. The highlight was 60018 coming over Bishton flyover with a trainload of HAA's.

158966 heads towards Bristol through Magor 170514 heads towards Gloucester at Magor 180103 on a London service at Magor 60039 heads west at magor 60060 heads a loaded steel slab train west through Magor 43???/??? heads a westbound service through Magor 60085 on another loaded steel train at Magor 57007 heads 4O51 Cardiff Wentloog-Millbrook at Magor 60063 heads 6B13 east to Westerleigh with 24 tanks in tow. 66505 head east at Magor 170508/108 heads towards Gloucester at Magor 66526 heads west at magor 43015 heads a London bound service at Magor 66017 heads 6E09 Margam - Lackenby at Llandevenny 60018 on Parc Slip to Westbury at Bishton 60018 on 7C79 Parc Slip to Westbury at Bishton 60018 on 7C79 Parc Slip to Westbury at Bishton 60015 on 6B05 at Llandevenny

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]]> Fri Feb 17 2006 Pathfinders Guild 'n'Docker http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c773974.html A great day out to Preston docks with some very rateable thrash from 37416. High point was the exit from preston docks up the steep incline. Weather was variable between fog and sunshine. 60042 was the tail loco picked up at Crewe on the way up. Sunday 20 November 2005: A great day out to Preston docks with some very rateable thrash from 37416. High point was the exit from preston docks up the steep incline. Weather was variable between fog and sunshine. 60042 was the tail loco picked up at Crewe on the way up.

90040 in the sidings at a gloomy Crewe 37416 waits at crewe while the 60 is attached to the rear Plastic ! at Crewe 60042 is added to the rear of the train at Crewe 37416 basks in the sun at Chester 60042 at thr front of the train on arrival at Preston 57316 waits for trade at Preston 37416 sits at Preston waiting the departure to Ormskirk

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]]> Sun Nov 20 2005 Day out to Exeter http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c712124.html A great saturday out taking a GNER HST to Exeter for a Midland Mainline one back to Bristol. Saturday 20 August 2005: A great saturday out taking a GNER HST to Exeter for a Midland Mainline one back to Bristol.

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]]> Sat Aug 20 2005 Hinksey Yard - Oxford http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c705185.html A great long week end camping and by a great deal of luck right next to this location. Friday 26 August 2005: A great long week end camping and by a great deal of luck right next to this location.

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]]> Fri Aug 26 2005 Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c705040.html A great day out at the diesel gala, well worth doing again. Saturday 24 September 2005: A great day out at the diesel gala, well worth doing again.

24081 and 56003 prepare for the start of the day 73129 heads for Toddington station 73129 arrives atr Toddington station 47105 through Toddington on a freight 56003 approaches Toddington from the sidings 56003 and 73129 ready to go at toddington 24081 approaches Toddington on a freight 73129 being prepared fpor the run round at Cheltenham 56003 running round at Chetenham 56003 and 73129 pause at Winchcombe with a service to Toddington 47105 waits in Toddington yard D5541 just before it was sent for scrap 45149 ? on display at Toddington 37324 powers out of Toddington on a service to Cheltenham 37324 powers out of Toddington on a service to Cheltenham 37215 is prepared to take the next freight at Winchcombe 37215 waits as 73129 brings in the freight at Winchcombe 73129 brings in the freight at Winchcombe 37215 drops onto freight at Winchcombe 56003, 24081 and 5541 at Toddington 56003 and 37215 start a Chltenham train at Toddington 34081 at Toddington 47376 arrives at Toddington with a service from Cheltenham 24081 departs Toddington for Chltenham 47376 forms the next freight at Toddington 47376 forms the next freight at Toddington 37215 at Toddington 73129 waits to depart at Toddington 26043 under restoration at Toddington

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]]> Sat Sep 24 2005 Newport and Cardiff http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c660941.html An afternoon in South Wales with some time at Newport before moving onto Cardiff to see the three hauled Rymneys. Friday 12 August 2005: An afternoon in South Wales with some time at Newport before moving onto Cardiff to see the three hauled Rymneys.

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]]> Fri Aug 12 2005 Cumbria http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c652757.html A holiday in the Lake District allowed a few shots to be taken in Cumbria. I managed to visit Carlisle for two sessions as well as passing Ravensglass, Appleby and Clifton on thw WCML. Monday 1 August 2005: A holiday in the Lake District allowed a few shots to be taken in Cumbria. I managed to visit Carlisle for two sessions as well as passing Ravensglass, Appleby and Clifton on thw WCML.

156464 stopps at Ravenglass on a service to Barrow. 142096 arrives at Carlisle on a service from Newcastle 66564 approaches Carlisle with 4S11 07:29 Drax - Killoch 66564 approaches Carlisle with 4S11 07:29 Drax - Killoch 221117 aproaches Carlisle with a northbound service 158753 arrives at carlisle with a service from Leeds. 390002 pauses at carlisle on a southbound service to Euston. 156466 waits at Carlisle forming a service to Lancaster via Workington 142017 waits in the centre road. It later worked on the S & C lines. 66148 passes platform side at Carlisle with 6U53 09:27 Ayr - Drax 66513 waits at Carlisle with the 4Z42 09:00 Wintersett - Hunterston empty coal hoppers. 66168 passes Carlisle with the 6C48 11:42 Workington - Carlisle Yard. 390027 arrives at its destination with a Euston - carlisle service. 156445 stops at Carlisle with a Newcastle service. 66091 passes through Carlisle with 4S18 Milford - Ayr empty coal hoppers. 156505 arrives at Carlisle witha Newcastle- Stranraer service. 66179 passes platform side with HAA's on 6M06 Ayr - Warrington. 390027 having arrived on the Euston Carlisle service worked out to a loop then later back onto the southbound platform ready to form the next Euston service.

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]]> Mon Aug 1 2005 Lairg - Scotland http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c651339.html 15th february 2005 AND I just popped into lairg station during the rush hour ! Saturday 13 August 2005: 15th february 2005 AND I just popped into lairg station during the rush hour !

158718 calles at Lairg on a Wick - Inverness train 158734 arrives at Lairge on an Inverness - Wick service As I said rush hour at Lairg As I said rush hour at Lairg, 158734 departs for Wick 158702 on a midday service to Wick between Lairge and Rogart 158702 on a midday service to Wick between Lairge and Rogart

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]]> Sat Aug 13 2005 Cardiff and Newport http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c589890.html I had to drop off the wife in cardiff so took advantage of the weather to get a few shots in both cardiff and Newport. Thursday 23 June 2005: I had to drop off the wife in cardiff so took advantage of the weather to get a few shots in both cardiff and Newport.

43138/144 waits to depart on the 1055 Cardiff - Paddington while 43022 sits on the rear of a Swansea service at Cardiff 43138/144 waits to depart on the 1055 Cardiff - Paddington at Cardiff. 175010 arrives at Cardiff on a service from Manchester. 60024 heads to LLanwern with a steel train at Cardiff. 66056 heads through Newport with a steel slab train. 175010 at newport on the 1159 service to Manchester. 170639 departs Newport for Cardiff on a Nottingham Cardiff service. 43183 at Newport heading a paddington Swansea service. 158841 at Newport departs for Cardiff. 66021 heads East through Newport. 60083 departs Newport after a crew change with a steel train. 170111 arrives at Newport. 60082 passes through Newport with steel empties. 66235 passes throug Newport with 6B66 11:15 Westbury Yard Newport ADJ working. 158825 deaprts newport next stop Cardiff. 66235 passes throug Newport with 6B66 11:15 Westbury Yard Newport ADJ working. 66133 passes through Newport with a steel slab train. 158825 arrives at Newport from Cardiff. 60082 works onto Godfrey Road after dumping its consist at ADJ. 66235 arrived at Newport light changed crew and headed towards ADJ.

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]]> Thu Jun 23 2005 Winterbourne http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c560811.html This is a collection of shots taken at a great location near Winterbourne. It is a one way location just east of bristol Parkway. Thursday 22 June 2006: This is a collection of shots taken at a great location near Winterbourne. It is a one way location just east of bristol Parkway.

57002 on 4O51 1008hrs Cardiff Wentloog to Milbrook liner. 1L48 0930hrs Swansea to Paddington with an UID power car leading with 43010 on the rear 220034 passes a HST heading east 66055 claggs towards Winterborne with a heavy train 57601 on 1Z61 Bath Spa - Skegness return working at Winterborne 150236 forms a local service to Cheltenham on Saturday 24th June 06 43181/136 head east to Paddington on Saturday 24th June 06 220023 heads east on Saturday 24th June 06 220009/221135 heeads east on Saturday 24th June 06

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]]> Thu Jun 22 2006 Magor - to catch more football specials http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c559387.html A quick trip across the bridge to catch the football specials going over for the West ham v Preston North End playoff final. The weather was great but clouded over once the two specials passed. The sun did shine for a Minhead bound 47 and load 13. Monday 30 May 2005: A quick trip across the bridge to catch the football specials going over for the West ham v Preston North End playoff final. The weather was great but clouded over once the two specials passed. The sun did shine for a Minhead bound 47 and load 13.

43138/071 head towards Severn Tunnel junction on a London bound train. 170512 in a colourfull scheme heads towards Severn tunnel junction on a service to the north. 47832 heads Acton Bridge - Minehead charter towards Severn tunnel junction. 47832 heads Acton Bridge - Minehead charter towards Severn tunnel junction. 66194 on the slow line with 6V35 0051 Lackenby to Llanwern steel slabs. 67030 heads the 1Z67 0815 Stratford - Cardiff footex with 67022 on the rear. 67030 heads the 1Z67 0815 Stratford - Cardiff footex with 67022 on the rear. 67022 on the rear of 1Z67. 158961 heads towards Severn Tunnel junction with a Portsmouth service. 170108 heads towards Severn tunnel junction with a service to the north. 43002/170 head towards Cardiff. 158962/863 heads west at Magor with a full load of passengers. 66160 on 6E35 Margam - Lackenby empty steel. 50031/049 heads the 1Z59 0915 Stratford - Cardiff footex

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]]> Mon May 30 2005 Duffryn and Newport - Cup final day. http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c548453.html A visit to the over bridge at Duffryn and later Newport station to shelter from the rain. All on cup final day when Man Utd met Arsenal at Cardiff. Saturday 21 May 2005: A visit to the over bridge at Duffryn and later Newport station to shelter from the rain. All on cup final day when Man Utd met Arsenal at Cardiff.

40042/43003 head east to Paddington at Duffryn. 43174/43134 on 0845 Padd- Swansea at Duffryn. 153303 and 142077 head west at Duffryn. 143609/614 head towards Newport on the Cardiff - Newport shuttle at Duffryn. 158835 heads east at Duffryn. 170637/636 heads east on 1M62 1050 Cardiff - Notts at Duffryn 150219/153329 head west on 2Z70 Chepstow - Cardiff at Duffryn. 67027 heads 1Z50 0753 Manc - Cardiff at Duffryn. 67028 brings up the rear of 1Z50 0753 Manc - Cardiff at Duffryn. 170101/397 heads west on 0655 Lincoln Central - Cardiff at Duffryn. 158826/150245/282 heads west on 1V75 Crewe - Cardiff 67015 with 67020 on the rear heads west on 1Z51 08.23 Manchester Pic to Cardiff at Duffryn. 67020 brings up the rear of 1Z51 08.23 Manchester Pic to Cardiff. 158822 head east at Duffryn. 170397/101 seen headin east on 1150 Cardiff - Notts at Duffryn. 66205 on a west bound empty steel train at Duffryn. 170113/522 heads west to Cardiff at Duffryn. 66031 heads east on an Aberthaw - East Usk yard working with HAA's in tow at Duffryn. 37425 on Godfrey Road. 66026 start from Newport after crew change heading west. 60014 heads west through the middle road at Newport on an empty steel train. 60012 heads east through Newport with a steel slab train.

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]]> Sat May 21 2005 Mid Hants Diesel Gala http://dougjohnson.fotopic.net/c542725.html A great day out to the Watercress line - Mid Hants Railway. Weather was fantastic along with a varied selection of locomotives. Sunday 15 May 2005: A great day out to the Watercress line - Mid Hants Railway. Weather was fantastic along with a varied selection of locomotives.

33208 forms the first train of the day off of Alresford to Alton seen being coupled up at Alresford 33208 forms the first train of the day off of Alresford to Alton seen at Alresford 47358 was added to the first train with 33208 at Ropley, this shot shows them at Medstead. 31108 and 31128 arrive at Medstead on a train to Alton. 31108 and 31128 at Medstead on a train to Alton. 31108 and 31128 at Medstead on a train to Alton. 45112 waiting to depart Ropley for Alton D1013 waiting to depart Ropley for Alresford. A mixture of units at Ropley forming a shuttle to Alresford. A mixture of units at Ropley forming a shuttle to Alresford. 20227 and 20001 arrives at Ropley with a train to Alton 45112 is to head the next train from Alton to Alresford. 33208 departs Roply for Alton Shunter 12049 heads a preservation line up of 27007 and 45132 at Ropley shed. 31108 arrives at Ropley with a Alresford Alton train. 20001 20227 arrives at Ropley with the next service to Alresford. 45112, 20001 and 20227 await the next duty at Alresford. 47303 heads 37190 into Alresford after much work to get 303 running. 47303 heads 37190 into Alresford. 205025 awaits departure on a shuttle to Ropley. 47303 37190 awaits uncoupling at Alresford having arrived on a train from Alton. D1013 awaits uncoupling at Alresford having arrived on a train from Alton. 47303 37190 awaits the next duty at Alresford. 20001 and 20227 drop onto the next service to Alton. 37401 31108 arrive at a busy Ropley on a train to Alresford whilst the 20's head for Alton. 45112 seen arriving at Medstead on an Alton Alresford working 45112 seen arriving at Medstead on an Alton Alresford working D1013 arrives at Medstead with a Alresford Alton train. 47358 31128 deaprts Ropley for Alresford. 08288 on the shttle from Alresford to Ropley. 20001 20227 arrive at Ropley with the next train to Alresford. 45112 climbs into Ropley with the Alton service. 47358 47303 33208 prepare to lead the last train from Alresford to Alton. 47358 47303 33208 at medstead on the last train from Alresford to Alton. D1013 at Medstead on the last train from Alton to Alresford

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