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An unplanned shot south of Chesterfield as Class 20s 20214 and 20210 haul a failed DMU with a Nottingham-Sheffield service on August 2nd 1990. Notes suggest that the DMU had failed after leaving Nottingham and the Class 20s were called to assist
October 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
An unplanned shot south of Chesterfield as Class 20s 20214 and 20210 haul a failed DMU with a Nottingham-Sheffield service on August 2nd 1990. Notes suggest that the DMU had failed after leaving Nottingham and the Class 20s were called to assist
October 16 1990 and rail blue-liveried Class 47 47222 named 'Appleby-Frodingham' has charge of a train of tank wagons at Melton Ross. It was named in June 1982, the nameplate also featuring the British Steel logo. The name was removed six months later in April 1991
October 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
October 16 1990 and rail blue-liveried Class 47 47222 named 'Appleby-Frodingham' has charge of a train of tank wagons at Melton Ross. It was named in June 1982, the nameplate also featuring the British Steel logo. The name was removed six months later in April 1991
BR Class 122 'Bubble Car' 55001 was new in May 1958 but just 11 years later was transferred to the departmental fleet as a route learner. Carrying nose-end number 01 and asset number 975023 it was pictured at Melton Mowbray in early April 1990. Now preserved at East Lancs Railway
October 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
BR Class 122 'Bubble Car' 55001 was new in May 1958 but just 11 years later was transferred to the departmental fleet as a route learner. Carrying nose-end number 01 and asset number 975023 it was pictured at Melton Mowbray in early April 1990. Now preserved at East Lancs Railway
April 4 1989 and the short-lived Network NorthWest brand was launched for regional train services in the North West. Class 150/2 Sprinter 150201 was unveiled in the new identity,byf BBC presenter Stuart Hall, at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry before taking guests to Adlington.
October 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
April 4 1989 and the short-lived Network NorthWest brand was launched for regional train services in the North West. Class 150/2 Sprinter 150201 was unveiled in the new identity,byf BBC presenter Stuart Hall, at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry before taking guests to Adlington.
On March 20 1990 Class 47/4 47568 was named 'Royal Engineers Postal & Courier Service' at MOD Long Marston. Guests travelled to the event from London Paddington on a special train hauled by 47549 'Royal Mail'. Both '47s' hauled the return special to London
October 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
On March 20 1990 Class 47/4 47568 was named 'Royal Engineers Postal & Courier Service' at MOD Long Marston. Guests travelled to the event from London Paddington on a special train hauled by 47549 'Royal Mail'. Both '47s' hauled the return special to London
The shoot with Delaine Buses & the Delaine Heritage Trust involved the five oldest low floor double decks. Volvo B7TL/East Lancs Vykings 130 (X7 OCT), 135 (Y8 OCT), 136 (AD03 OCT), 139 (AD04 OCT) & 140 (AD05 OCT). 130 in in the heritage fleet. 135 will soon be spare 136/39/40 used on school services
October 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The shoot with Delaine Buses & the Delaine Heritage Trust involved the five oldest low floor double decks. Volvo B7TL/East Lancs Vykings 130 (X7 OCT), 135 (Y8 OCT), 136 (AD03 OCT), 139 (AD04 OCT) & 140 (AD05 OCT). 130 in in the heritage fleet. 135 will soon be spare 136/39/40 used on school services
Trident was out with his friends at Delaine Buses and the Delaine Heritage Trust this morning for a rather special photoshoot. He is now busy editing the photos and says he will post a selection later this week. In the meantime he says here is a 'teaser' image........
October 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Trident was out with his friends at Delaine Buses and the Delaine Heritage Trust this morning for a rather special photoshoot. He is now busy editing the photos and says he will post a selection later this week. In the meantime he says here is a 'teaser' image........
Please indulge a little (well, not so little) bear. If the RAF Red Arrows had been a few minutes later or this Stagecoach East Midlands ADL Enviro300 a few minutes later we might have managed a photo of them together..... and with the power of Photoshop it might of looked like this!
October 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Please indulge a little (well, not so little) bear. If the RAF Red Arrows had been a few minutes later or this Stagecoach East Midlands ADL Enviro300 a few minutes later we might have managed a photo of them together..... and with the power of Photoshop it might of looked like this!
A press and stakeholder event at Stansted Airport on January 29 1991 promoted regional services to the Midlands and the North West along with NSE services to London. Class 158 158755 operated a special from Peterborough with Class 322s 322481/82 running from London Liverpool St
October 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A press and stakeholder event at Stansted Airport on January 29 1991 promoted regional services to the Midlands and the North West along with NSE services to London. Class 158 158755 operated a special from Peterborough with Class 322s 322481/82 running from London Liverpool St
An extremely busy scene near Lichfield Trent Valley Low Level on March 31 1991 as recovery, clean up and repair work is continuing following the derailment of a Garston-Felixstowe Freightliner service on March 28th.
October 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
An extremely busy scene near Lichfield Trent Valley Low Level on March 31 1991 as recovery, clean up and repair work is continuing following the derailment of a Garston-Felixstowe Freightliner service on March 28th.
On March 30 1991 the 1Z45 'Rat Requiem' rail tour ran with Class 91 91006 from London King's Cross to Leeds where Class 25 D7672 'Tamworth Castle' (25322, 25912) took over for the return run to Holyhead which we captured with sea mist hanging in the air on the North Wales Coast
October 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
On March 30 1991 the 1Z45 'Rat Requiem' rail tour ran with Class 91 91006 from London King's Cross to Leeds where Class 25 D7672 'Tamworth Castle' (25322, 25912) took over for the return run to Holyhead which we captured with sea mist hanging in the air on the North Wales Coast
March 1991 and the Nuneaton avoiding line which allowed trains from the Leicester direction heading to Abbey Junction, and on to the Birmingham line, to avoid the need to run through Nuneaton station was still in use. Class 60 60019 'Wild Boar Fell' is pictured heading East.
October 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
March 1991 and the Nuneaton avoiding line which allowed trains from the Leicester direction heading to Abbey Junction, and on to the Birmingham line, to avoid the need to run through Nuneaton station was still in use. Class 60 60019 'Wild Boar Fell' is pictured heading East.
It was always a nervous wait pre-digital for films to be developed. There was extra pressure for this shot which was the first time I had used 3200asa film. On last day of loco-hauled TransPennine services, Class 47 47443 makes the York call with the 1M48 1819 Newcastle-Liverpool on 20/01/1991
October 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
It was always a nervous wait pre-digital for films to be developed. There was extra pressure for this shot which was the first time I had used 3200asa film. On last day of loco-hauled TransPennine services, Class 47 47443 makes the York call with the 1M48 1819 Newcastle-Liverpool on 20/01/1991
To release additional Busway-equipped vehicles with Stagecoach East at Fenstanton it is expected that service 5 will be operated from Monday with standard vehicles, transferred from other depots. The plans will certainly be demanding on the fleet.
October 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
To release additional Busway-equipped vehicles with Stagecoach East at Fenstanton it is expected that service 5 will be operated from Monday with standard vehicles, transferred from other depots. The plans will certainly be demanding on the fleet.
The speed limit on the Cambridge Busway is being reduced to 30mph (20mph at crossing points) from next Monday (6th October) pending installation of fencing and barriers. Stagecoach has warned of 'significant' disruption and delays. Whippet is revising the timetable for the T1
October 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The speed limit on the Cambridge Busway is being reduced to 30mph (20mph at crossing points) from next Monday (6th October) pending installation of fencing and barriers. Stagecoach has warned of 'significant' disruption and delays. Whippet is revising the timetable for the T1
A bonus yesterday while working in Lincoln was the appearance of the @rafredarrows in 9-formation flying over the city - and they even put on the red, white and blue smoke.
October 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
A bonus yesterday while working in Lincoln was the appearance of the @rafredarrows in 9-formation flying over the city - and they even put on the red, white and blue smoke.
On March 28th 1991 ScotRail 'launched' Class 303 EMU after its makeover in Glasgow Blue Train livery. The unit broke cover at Springburn and was then taken to Bowling, the location of where original Cuneo Glasgow Blue Train image.
September 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
On March 28th 1991 ScotRail 'launched' Class 303 EMU after its makeover in Glasgow Blue Train livery. The unit broke cover at Springburn and was then taken to Bowling, the location of where original Cuneo Glasgow Blue Train image.
In early 1991 Tyseley depot decided to smarten up Class 117 DMU T305 (51410+59520+51368) which retained its GWR chocolate and cream livery. The repainted unit breaks cover allow photos to be taken including with some of the depot team involved in the repaint of the unit.
September 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
In early 1991 Tyseley depot decided to smarten up Class 117 DMU T305 (51410+59520+51368) which retained its GWR chocolate and cream livery. The repainted unit breaks cover allow photos to be taken including with some of the depot team involved in the repaint of the unit.
Under a rather threatening sky, Stagecoach East ADL Enviro400 19619 departs from Peterborough's Queensgate bus station earlier today with a 33 service to Whittlesey
September 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Under a rather threatening sky, Stagecoach East ADL Enviro400 19619 departs from Peterborough's Queensgate bus station earlier today with a 33 service to Whittlesey
When Trident is in Lincoln he enjoys spending an hour watching the buses at the City's Central Bus Station. Normally vehicle presentation from the major operator is superb, but yesterday he got the impression that standards have slipped and the appearance of some buses was poor
September 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
When Trident is in Lincoln he enjoys spending an hour watching the buses at the City's Central Bus Station. Normally vehicle presentation from the major operator is superb, but yesterday he got the impression that standards have slipped and the appearance of some buses was poor
This new sign @lner.co.uk Peterborough is a little confusing. Its on Platform 7 but suggests to get to Platform 7 you should go up the stairs. It would be better pointing to the right. A similar situation exits with the sign on Platform 6. All too much for a 🐻!
September 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This new sign @lner.co.uk Peterborough is a little confusing. Its on Platform 7 but suggests to get to Platform 7 you should go up the stairs. It would be better pointing to the right. A similar situation exits with the sign on Platform 6. All too much for a 🐻!
To provide balance to our last post, here is Viscount Travel's VDB SB200/Wright Pulsar YB02 BUS (YJ09 CWF) in Pickering last week before operating an X28 service through to Scarborough. The photograph was taken just a few days after the vehicle joined the fleet. Fleet names are now carried
September 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
To provide balance to our last post, here is Viscount Travel's VDB SB200/Wright Pulsar YB02 BUS (YJ09 CWF) in Pickering last week before operating an X28 service through to Scarborough. The photograph was taken just a few days after the vehicle joined the fleet. Fleet names are now carried
Captured by DashCam is @EYBuses Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 769 (YX59 FGO) heading back to Scarborough with a service 3 from Hutton Buscel last week. From this week EY has extended some journeys through to Pickering in to compete with Viscount Travel's new X28 service
September 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Captured by DashCam is @EYBuses Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 769 (YX59 FGO) heading back to Scarborough with a service 3 from Hutton Buscel last week. From this week EY has extended some journeys through to Pickering in to compete with Viscount Travel's new X28 service
Esk Valley Coaches Volvo B12BT/Jonckheere ESK 972 (FJ06 BSU) heads out of Goathland on the tight uphill section having just crossed over the North Yorkshire Moors Railway on its return to the depot after completing a school run on September 12th
September 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Esk Valley Coaches Volvo B12BT/Jonckheere ESK 972 (FJ06 BSU) heads out of Goathland on the tight uphill section having just crossed over the North Yorkshire Moors Railway on its return to the depot after completing a school run on September 12th
Having come from Whitby and passing Fairhaven B&B heading towards the Mallyan Spout Hotel in Goathland, where it will turn before retracing its route back to the main A169 road and continuing its journey to York is Yorkshire Coastliner Volvo B9TL/Wright Gemini 3 2780 (BF63 HCZ)
September 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Having come from Whitby and passing Fairhaven B&B heading towards the Mallyan Spout Hotel in Goathland, where it will turn before retracing its route back to the main A169 road and continuing its journey to York is Yorkshire Coastliner Volvo B9TL/Wright Gemini 3 2780 (BF63 HCZ)