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Had a brilliant few days in Wales. 150208 was covering a 756 diagram today on the Merthyr Tydfil-Aberdare circuit today, photographed at Danescourt working 1A08 then at Aberdare to form 1M18.
November 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Had a brilliant few days in Wales. 150208 was covering a 756 diagram today on the Merthyr Tydfil-Aberdare circuit today, photographed at Danescourt working 1A08 then at Aberdare to form 1M18.
37800 'Cassiopeia' with 455872 and 455703 in tow passes through Newport on 5Q76 Wimbledon Park Depot Sidings to Newport Docks.
November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
37800 'Cassiopeia' with 455872 and 455703 in tow passes through Newport on 5Q76 Wimbledon Park Depot Sidings to Newport Docks.
37254 and 37607 on 3Z01 Derby RTC to Canton Taff Vale Sidings yesterday evening, photographed at Newport then Cardiff Central. (11/11/25)
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
37254 and 37607 on 3Z01 Derby RTC to Canton Taff Vale Sidings yesterday evening, photographed at Newport then Cardiff Central. (11/11/25)
67012 arrives into Abergavenny hauling 1V62 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central. (11/11/25)
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
67012 arrives into Abergavenny hauling 1V62 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central. (11/11/25)
Spending the next few days around Cardiff and the valleys. 150254 and 150284 are both on Ebbw Vale Town-Newport diagrams today, photographed at Newport and Rogerstone.
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Spending the next few days around Cardiff and the valleys. 150254 and 150284 are both on Ebbw Vale Town-Newport diagrams today, photographed at Newport and Rogerstone.
37423 with a PLPR consist and 37422 photographed at various locations around Peterborough on 8Z87 Cambridge Receptions 1&2 to Derby RTC. (09/11/25)
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
37423 with a PLPR consist and 37422 photographed at various locations around Peterborough on 8Z87 Cambridge Receptions 1&2 to Derby RTC. (09/11/25)
60047 with empty JNAs nears its destination as it approaches Nowhere Foot Crossing in King's Lynn on 6H84 Eccles Road Johnston's Sidings to King's Lynn TC.
November 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
60047 with empty JNAs nears its destination as it approaches Nowhere Foot Crossing in King's Lynn on 6H84 Eccles Road Johnston's Sidings to King's Lynn TC.
69016 with 69015 passes through Ruskington on 3J41 Peterborough North Yard to Doncaster Up Decoy.
November 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
69016 with 69015 passes through Ruskington on 3J41 Peterborough North Yard to Doncaster Up Decoy.
After being held at Humberstone Road, 43468 and 43484 approaches Leicester with 398017 in tow on 6Q38 Asfordby RIDC to Pengam Sidings.
November 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
After being held at Humberstone Road, 43468 and 43484 approaches Leicester with 398017 in tow on 6Q38 Asfordby RIDC to Pengam Sidings.
37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' with 465920 and 465934 in tow passes Peterborough East Junction on 5Q19 Ely Papworth Sidings to Masborough Booths.
November 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' with 465920 and 465934 in tow passes Peterborough East Junction on 5Q19 Ely Papworth Sidings to Masborough Booths.
Class 599 Metro-Cars 4078 and 4023 on railhead treatment train circuit T179 Gosforth Depot-Gosforth Depot via North Shields and Airport, photographed today at Longbenton, South Gosforth and Bank Foot.
November 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Class 599 Metro-Cars 4078 and 4023 on railhead treatment train circuit T179 Gosforth Depot-Gosforth Depot via North Shields and Airport, photographed today at Longbenton, South Gosforth and Bank Foot.
D9000 'Royal Scots Grey' clears its throat as it approaches Weybourne with the 1130 Sheringham to Holt service during the North Norfolk Railway's Fiftieth Finale Gala.
November 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
D9000 'Royal Scots Grey' clears its throat as it approaches Weybourne with the 1130 Sheringham to Holt service during the North Norfolk Railway's Fiftieth Finale Gala.
Tyne & Wear metro cars in action during a visit up north on Monday. (27/10/25)
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Tyne & Wear metro cars in action during a visit up north on Monday. (27/10/25)
56113 and 56105 on an RHTT around the north yesterday, seen at Darlington and Metrocentre on 3J78 Nunthorpe to Carlisle Yard Colas Rail. (27/10/25)
October 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
56113 and 56105 on an RHTT around the north yesterday, seen at Darlington and Metrocentre on 3J78 Nunthorpe to Carlisle Yard Colas Rail. (27/10/25)
Been up north today. 60002 passes through Pelaw on 6N87 Lynemouth Power Station to Tyne Coal Terminal.
October 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Been up north today. 60002 passes through Pelaw on 6N87 Lynemouth Power Station to Tyne Coal Terminal.
Some more views of yesterday's 5D26 Derby Litchurch Lane to Loughborough Brush move at Loughborough featuring 43048 with three Mk3s and 43025. (24/10/25)
October 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Some more views of yesterday's 5D26 Derby Litchurch Lane to Loughborough Brush move at Loughborough featuring 43048 with three Mk3s and 43025. (24/10/25)
43048 leads three Mk3s and 43025 into Loughborough on 5D26 Derby Litchurch Lane to Loughborough Brush.
October 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
43048 leads three Mk3s and 43025 into Loughborough on 5D26 Derby Litchurch Lane to Loughborough Brush.
43190 is seen standing outside in a siding at Nemesis Rail Depot in Burton-on-Trent. (22/10/25)
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
43190 is seen standing outside in a siding at Nemesis Rail Depot in Burton-on-Trent. (22/10/25)
37003 stands outside the shed at Leicester LIP earlier this morning ahead of being moved to Loughborough Works tomorrow.
October 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
37003 stands outside the shed at Leicester LIP earlier this morning ahead of being moved to Loughborough Works tomorrow.
The next refreshed EMR 158. 158866 proceeds out of Derby on 5S99 to Etches Park Depot.
October 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The next refreshed EMR 158. 158866 proceeds out of Derby on 5S99 to Etches Park Depot.
Deltic chase. D9000 55022 'Royal Scots Grey' is photographed at Chesterfield, Derby then Uttoxeter on 0Z55 Leeds Balm Road to Crewe HS.
October 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Deltic chase. D9000 55022 'Royal Scots Grey' is photographed at Chesterfield, Derby then Uttoxeter on 0Z55 Leeds Balm Road to Crewe HS.
TfW Loco-hauled at Manchester Piccadilly yesterday with 67020 leading 1V42 to Cardiff and 67012 powering 1V62 towards Cardiff. (20/10/25)
October 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
TfW Loco-hauled at Manchester Piccadilly yesterday with 67020 leading 1V42 to Cardiff and 67012 powering 1V62 towards Cardiff. (20/10/25)
769421 and 769456 trundle into Wigan Wallgate where 421 had been working 2O77 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road until it developed a fault between Southport and Wigan and required assistance which was provided by 456 on 2W56 Southport to Stalybridge.
October 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
769421 and 769456 trundle into Wigan Wallgate where 421 had been working 2O77 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road until it developed a fault between Southport and Wigan and required assistance which was provided by 456 on 2W56 Southport to Stalybridge.
Some Sprinter action at Wigan Wallgate during some service disruption earlier today caused by 769421 deciding to not work anymore at Parbold.
October 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Some Sprinter action at Wigan Wallgate during some service disruption earlier today caused by 769421 deciding to not work anymore at Parbold.
Been an enjoyable time at the Great Central Railway Sulzer Running Day. 27024 and 27056 are seen standing in the night at Leicester North.
October 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Been an enjoyable time at the Great Central Railway Sulzer Running Day. 27024 and 27056 are seen standing in the night at Leicester North.