The Eastern Railway Enthusiast
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He/Him
Trainspotter
All Views and Opinions are my own
66713 and 66743 at Southend Victoria on 3S60 usually this would go into the Down Sidings South but was routed into Platform 3.
Luckily I got the shots needed since my camera was low on battery.
Luckily I got the shots needed since my camera was low on battery.
November 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
66713 and 66743 at Southend Victoria on 3S60 usually this would go into the Down Sidings South but was routed into Platform 3.
Luckily I got the shots needed since my camera was low on battery.
Luckily I got the shots needed since my camera was low on battery.
720503 with Tornado 60163 at Beaulieu Park back on Monday.
Got to go into the Footplate of the Tornado nice and warm in there.
Got to go into the Footplate of the Tornado nice and warm in there.
October 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
720503 with Tornado 60163 at Beaulieu Park back on Monday.
Got to go into the Footplate of the Tornado nice and warm in there.
Got to go into the Footplate of the Tornado nice and warm in there.
720550 sitting in Beaulieu Park this morning working a service to London Liverpool Street
October 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
720550 sitting in Beaulieu Park this morning working a service to London Liverpool Street
Off to Beaulieu park today to see Tornado the steam loco
October 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Off to Beaulieu park today to see Tornado the steam loco
720583 departing Southend airport heading Towards Southend Victoria running on the up line rather than the down line since of a track defect in the Southend vic area.
Followed by 66731 on 3S60 in under a min later.
Followed by 66731 on 3S60 in under a min later.
October 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
720583 departing Southend airport heading Towards Southend Victoria running on the up line rather than the down line since of a track defect in the Southend vic area.
Followed by 66731 on 3S60 in under a min later.
Followed by 66731 on 3S60 in under a min later.
Last Saturday went on a ride on @serailway.bsky.social Class 465 465908 from London Victoria to London Cannon Street via Orpington and a ride through the Train Washer at Grove park depot (wasn't on unfortunately).
Also got to go into the cab of 908 at Cannon Street.
Also got to go into the cab of 908 at Cannon Street.
October 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Last Saturday went on a ride on @serailway.bsky.social Class 465 465908 from London Victoria to London Cannon Street via Orpington and a ride through the Train Washer at Grove park depot (wasn't on unfortunately).
Also got to go into the cab of 908 at Cannon Street.
Also got to go into the cab of 908 at Cannon Street.
37501 and 720568 passing Harrow & Wealdstone running from Derby Litchurch Lane to Ilford E.M.U.D
Running quite early as well (I thought I was gonna miss it lol).
Running quite early as well (I thought I was gonna miss it lol).
September 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
37501 and 720568 passing Harrow & Wealdstone running from Derby Litchurch Lane to Ilford E.M.U.D
Running quite early as well (I thought I was gonna miss it lol).
Running quite early as well (I thought I was gonna miss it lol).
Thought to get this done before it was too late. Took a ride on a 455 on one of the waterloo to waterloo via Kingston and Richmond.
August 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Thought to get this done before it was too late. Took a ride on a 455 on one of the waterloo to waterloo via Kingston and Richmond.
Looks like Beaulieu park station has got an opening date seeing as the stop unadvertised mark has been removed 26th October onwards according to real time trains.
August 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Looks like Beaulieu park station has got an opening date seeing as the stop unadvertised mark has been removed 26th October onwards according to real time trains.
170206 sitting in Nottingham Station awaiting for it's next service to Skegness.
Take on the 1st August 2025.
Possibly the last 170 on EMR to have the Greater Anglia colours I persume?
Take on the 1st August 2025.
Possibly the last 170 on EMR to have the Greater Anglia colours I persume?
August 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
170206 sitting in Nottingham Station awaiting for it's next service to Skegness.
Take on the 1st August 2025.
Possibly the last 170 on EMR to have the Greater Anglia colours I persume?
Take on the 1st August 2025.
Possibly the last 170 on EMR to have the Greater Anglia colours I persume?
Quite amount of Class 221's and Class 701's around the yard.
Class 221 Stored. (Correct me if I'm wrong on this one)
Class 701 awaitng to be delievered and entry into service (Probably 2026 at this point).
Taken while waiting for my push pull experience on a Class 37 and a steam train.
Class 221 Stored. (Correct me if I'm wrong on this one)
Class 701 awaitng to be delievered and entry into service (Probably 2026 at this point).
Taken while waiting for my push pull experience on a Class 37 and a steam train.
August 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Quite amount of Class 221's and Class 701's around the yard.
Class 221 Stored. (Correct me if I'm wrong on this one)
Class 701 awaitng to be delievered and entry into service (Probably 2026 at this point).
Taken while waiting for my push pull experience on a Class 37 and a steam train.
Class 221 Stored. (Correct me if I'm wrong on this one)
Class 701 awaitng to be delievered and entry into service (Probably 2026 at this point).
Taken while waiting for my push pull experience on a Class 37 and a steam train.
A few pics from the Greatest Gathering for today!
August 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A few pics from the Greatest Gathering for today!
Managed to get the 313 + 455 + 47 + 507 + 465 all in one shot. Manged to see all train exhibits (in a good amount of time).
August 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Managed to get the 313 + 455 + 47 + 507 + 465 all in one shot. Manged to see all train exhibits (in a good amount of time).
Leaving essex for the day.
This shall be a long journey.
This shall be a long journey.
July 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Leaving essex for the day.
This shall be a long journey.
This shall be a long journey.
Not travelled for a bit.
Decided to do a bit mini spotting at Rochford this morning after collecting train tickets for Thursday and Friday.
Here is 720506 and 720502 working a service bound for Southend Victoria.
Decided to do a bit mini spotting at Rochford this morning after collecting train tickets for Thursday and Friday.
Here is 720506 and 720502 working a service bound for Southend Victoria.
July 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Not travelled for a bit.
Decided to do a bit mini spotting at Rochford this morning after collecting train tickets for Thursday and Friday.
Here is 720506 and 720502 working a service bound for Southend Victoria.
Decided to do a bit mini spotting at Rochford this morning after collecting train tickets for Thursday and Friday.
Here is 720506 and 720502 working a service bound for Southend Victoria.
37800 with 455912 and 455916 seen at Clapham Junction working 5Q76 towards Newport Docks. The 455's was dumped at Bristol Parkway.
Was going to see these pass on the GWML however because of the delay I was unable to make it and they got there before me. Oh well.
Was going to see these pass on the GWML however because of the delay I was unable to make it and they got there before me. Oh well.
June 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
37800 with 455912 and 455916 seen at Clapham Junction working 5Q76 towards Newport Docks. The 455's was dumped at Bristol Parkway.
Was going to see these pass on the GWML however because of the delay I was unable to make it and they got there before me. Oh well.
Was going to see these pass on the GWML however because of the delay I was unable to make it and they got there before me. Oh well.
Former Greater Anglia 321's now with Varamis Rail seen both at Stonebridge park and Willesden PRDC
That graffiti on those 321's looks awful (there's many covered in graffiti) hopefully they can be cleaned off soon!
That graffiti on those 321's looks awful (there's many covered in graffiti) hopefully they can be cleaned off soon!
June 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Former Greater Anglia 321's now with Varamis Rail seen both at Stonebridge park and Willesden PRDC
That graffiti on those 321's looks awful (there's many covered in graffiti) hopefully they can be cleaned off soon!
That graffiti on those 321's looks awful (there's many covered in graffiti) hopefully they can be cleaned off soon!
What would've of been a 40 minute break then told it would be a 20 minute break turned to a 1 hour and 33 minute break.
While we was waiting for network rail to manually set the points (which was told a bit later). 755412 in the distance apporaches Lowesoft working 2J72 from Norwich.
While we was waiting for network rail to manually set the points (which was told a bit later). 755412 in the distance apporaches Lowesoft working 2J72 from Norwich.
April 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
What would've of been a 40 minute break then told it would be a 20 minute break turned to a 1 hour and 33 minute break.
While we was waiting for network rail to manually set the points (which was told a bit later). 755412 in the distance apporaches Lowesoft working 2J72 from Norwich.
While we was waiting for network rail to manually set the points (which was told a bit later). 755412 in the distance apporaches Lowesoft working 2J72 from Norwich.
Trip today on UK railtours with some heritage stock. Class 20 (x2) and a Class 37.
Despite issues with signalling fault in the morning the tour managed to go well. Though this tour never ran ontime.
Despite issues with signalling fault in the morning the tour managed to go well. Though this tour never ran ontime.
April 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Trip today on UK railtours with some heritage stock. Class 20 (x2) and a Class 37.
Despite issues with signalling fault in the morning the tour managed to go well. Though this tour never ran ontime.
Despite issues with signalling fault in the morning the tour managed to go well. Though this tour never ran ontime.
Last of the renatus Class 321's to leave Warrington for Newport Docks.
Ex Greater Anglia 321312 and 321319 being hauled by 57303 (GBRF on hire to Europhoenix). Shame these didn't get a future despite the refurbishment though it did serve Greater Anglia for a bit longer than intended.
Ex Greater Anglia 321312 and 321319 being hauled by 57303 (GBRF on hire to Europhoenix). Shame these didn't get a future despite the refurbishment though it did serve Greater Anglia for a bit longer than intended.
April 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Last of the renatus Class 321's to leave Warrington for Newport Docks.
Ex Greater Anglia 321312 and 321319 being hauled by 57303 (GBRF on hire to Europhoenix). Shame these didn't get a future despite the refurbishment though it did serve Greater Anglia for a bit longer than intended.
Ex Greater Anglia 321312 and 321319 being hauled by 57303 (GBRF on hire to Europhoenix). Shame these didn't get a future despite the refurbishment though it did serve Greater Anglia for a bit longer than intended.
GBRF 66753 and 57310 are seen here at Southend Victoria after working 1Z80 from Stratford on the Thames Meanderer Railtour by UK railtours.
Not the only railtour to Southend Vic this month. 27th April 2 20's and a 37 is due to be coming down (also including the GEML).
Not the only railtour to Southend Vic this month. 27th April 2 20's and a 37 is due to be coming down (also including the GEML).
April 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
GBRF 66753 and 57310 are seen here at Southend Victoria after working 1Z80 from Stratford on the Thames Meanderer Railtour by UK railtours.
Not the only railtour to Southend Vic this month. 27th April 2 20's and a 37 is due to be coming down (also including the GEML).
Not the only railtour to Southend Vic this month. 27th April 2 20's and a 37 is due to be coming down (also including the GEML).
One of the latest 357's to be repainted
357318 arrives into Southend Central working 2D24 1041 London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central.
357318 arrives into Southend Central working 2D24 1041 London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central.
April 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
One of the latest 357's to be repainted
357318 arrives into Southend Central working 2D24 1041 London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central.
357318 arrives into Southend Central working 2D24 1041 London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central.
Took a trip on the railway after a few months. 2 C2C 720's are seen here at Shoeburyness with 720605 just arrived after working 2B78 1104 London Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness while 720611 is awaiting to work 1B55 1211 Shoeburyness to London Fenchurch Street.
April 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Took a trip on the railway after a few months. 2 C2C 720's are seen here at Shoeburyness with 720605 just arrived after working 2B78 1104 London Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness while 720611 is awaiting to work 1B55 1211 Shoeburyness to London Fenchurch Street.
Been a while since my last post on Bluesky.
Last Month 37402 and 37610 on the monthly anglia test train. Seen here at Liverpool Street Platform 7 before working 1Q97 towards Clacton.
Last Month 37402 and 37610 on the monthly anglia test train. Seen here at Liverpool Street Platform 7 before working 1Q97 towards Clacton.
February 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Been a while since my last post on Bluesky.
Last Month 37402 and 37610 on the monthly anglia test train. Seen here at Liverpool Street Platform 7 before working 1Q97 towards Clacton.
Last Month 37402 and 37610 on the monthly anglia test train. Seen here at Liverpool Street Platform 7 before working 1Q97 towards Clacton.
A repeat of 3 Trains in 1 shot
January 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A repeat of 3 Trains in 1 shot