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350130 on 1L75, 07:34, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street 390051, Virgin Ambassador, on 1R27, 07:48, Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston 350246 on 1F32, 07:01, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street 221102, John Cabot, on 1S39, 07:19, Birmingham New Street - Glasgow Central 66431 on 4S43, 06:12, Daventry - Grangemouth intermodal (Stobart/Tesco) 66431 on 4S43, 06:12, Daventry - Grangemouth intermodal (Stobart/Tesco) 390036, City of Coventry, on 1M06, 05:40, Glasgow Central - London Euston 350253 on 1L77, 08:04, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street 350113 on 1F33, 07:18, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street 2200?? on 1M48, 05:50, Glasgow Central - Birmingham New Street 390012, Virgin Star, on 1F11, 07:07, London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street 86637 and 86610 on 4F45, 08:25, Crewe Basford Hall - Garston freightliner 86610 37401 on 6K32, 09:02, FO, Warrington Arpley - Stoke Marcroft - wagons for repair 350252 on 1L79, 08:34, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street stopper 390023, Virgin Glory, on 1A15, 08:15, Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston 350116 on 1F34, 07:30, Walsall - Liverpool Lime Street 390038, City of London, on 1S42, 07:30, London Euston - Glasgow Central 2211?? on 1S44, 08:20, Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh 325003 and 325005 on 1F00, 06:40, Willesden PRDC - Warrington RMT mail 325003 and 325005 on 1F00, 06:40, Willesden PRDC - Warrington RMT mail 350246 on 1L81, 09:04, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street 350238 on 1F35, 08:36, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street 390034, City of Carlisle, on 1F12, 08:07, London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street 66412 on 4M34, 04:36, Coatbridge - Daventry intermodal (Malcolms) 66412 on 4M34, 04:36, Coatbridge - Daventry intermodal (Malcolms) 66412 detail shot 66412 detail shot 390013, Virgin Spirit, on 1M07, 06:30, Glasgow Central - London Euston - delayed at Acton Grange for 29 mins 350113 on 1L83, 09:34, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street 66585, The Drax Flyer, on 4V22, 09:15, Fiddlers Ferry Power Station - Stoke Gifford 66585 - The Drax Flyer 390009, Treaty of Union, on 1S45, 08:30, London Euston - Glasgow Central 390012, Virgin Star, on 1A20, 09:48, Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston 92005, 67009 and 66088 head south 92005, 67009 and 66088 head south 350244 on 1F36, 09:01, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street 221110, James Cook, on 1S47, 09:20, Birmingham New Street - Glasgow Central 390011, City of Lichfield, on 1M08, 07:35, Glasgow Central - London Euston 73923 northbound 73923 northbound 350116 on 1L83, 10:04, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street 350130 on 1F37, 09:36, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street 390047, CLIC Sargent, on 1F13, 09:07, London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street 221109, Marco Polo, on 1M51, 08:00, Glasgow Central - Birmingham New Street 66571 on 4M45, 03:23, MX, Felixstowe - Ditton freightliner 350238 on 1L87, 10:34, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street 390030, City of Edinburgh, on 1S48, 09:30, London Euston - Glasgow Central 390034, City of Carlisle, on 1A25, 10:48, Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston 350253 on 1F38, 10:01, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street

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]]> Fri Oct 30 2009 Bidston http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1773316.html Went to Bidston for half an hour with the tripods to try and get the RHTT in the early morning. Includes : Tnt 66s on RHTT Tuesday 27 October 2009: Went to Bidston for half an hour with the tripods to try and get the RHTT in the early morning. Includes : Tnt 66s on RHTT

507012 on 2W01, 06:21, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 508124 on 2W00, 05:51, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 66108 and 66111 on 3S71, 18:44, Crewe I.E.M.D - Crewe I.E.M.D via Machynlleth 66111 and 66108 on 3S71, 18:44, Crewe I.E.M.D - Crewe I.E.M.D via Machynlleth 66111 and 66108 on 3S71, 18:44, Crewe I.E.M.D - Crewe I.E.M.D via Machynlleth 66111 and 66108 on 3S71, 18:44, Crewe I.E.M.D - Crewe I.E.M.D via Machynlleth 66111 and 66108 on 3S71, 18:44, Crewe I.E.M.D - Crewe I.E.M.D via Machynlleth

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]]> Tue Oct 27 2009 Rock Ferry http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1771594.html Went out to Rock Ferry for half an hour at lunchtime to see if the network rail 150 turned up on its booked path. Includes: 950001(network rail 150) Friday 23 October 2009: Went out to Rock Ferry for half an hour at lunchtime to see if the network rail 150 turned up on its booked path. Includes: 950001(network rail 150)

508125 stabled 508125 detail shot 508125 stabled 508125 stabled 507001 on 2C11, 10:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 507001 on 2C11, 10:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 507001, 508128 and 508125 507001 on 2C11, 10:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop and 508128 on 2C12, 11:00, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 508128 on 2C12, 11:00, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 508128 on 2C12, 11:00, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 950001 on 2Q08, 07:26, Crewe Carriage Sidings (LNWR) - Longsight T.M.D via Llandudno/Rock Ferry/Crewe/Stockport/Man Picc 950001 on 2Q08, 07:26, Crewe Carriage Sidings (LNWR) - Longsight T.M.D via Llandudno/Rock Ferry/Crewe/Stockport/Man Picc 950001 on 2Q08, 07:26, Crewe Carriage Sidings (LNWR) - Longsight T.M.D via Llandudno/Rock Ferry/Crewe/Stockport/Man Picc 950001 on 2Q08, 07:26, Crewe Carriage Sidings (LNWR) - Longsight T.M.D via Llandudno/Rock Ferry/Crewe/Stockport/Man Picc 950001 detail shot 950001 on 2Q08, 07:26, Crewe Carriage Sidings (LNWR) - Longsight T.M.D via Llandudno/Rock Ferry/Crewe/Stockport/Man Picc 508125 and 950001 950001 on 2Q08, 07:26, Crewe Carriage Sidings (LNWR) - Longsight T.M.D via Llandudno/Rock Ferry/Crewe/Stockport/Man Picc 950001 detail shot 950001 detail shot 950001 on 2Q08, 07:26, Crewe Carriage Sidings (LNWR) - Longsight T.M.D via Llandudno/Rock Ferry/Crewe/Stockport/Man Picc 950001 detail shot 950001 detail shot 950001 detail shot 950001 on 2Q08, 07:26, Crewe Carriage Sidings (LNWR) - Longsight T.M.D via Llandudno/Rock Ferry/Crewe/Stockport/Man Picc 950001 on 2Q08, 07:26, Crewe Carriage Sidings (LNWR) - Longsight T.M.D via Llandudno/Rock Ferry/Crewe/Stockport/Man Picc

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]]> Fri Oct 23 2009 Acton Bridge/Ellesmere Port http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1769632.html Was going to satrt off at Helsby but after seeing there was a 47 heading north on a speical we went straight to Acton Bridge. While waiting for the 56 we found out there was a 66/7 and a 50 on the way down from Carlisle so we waited to catch them. After getting that we moved to Ellesmere Port to see if the coal came out after the 11:49 merseyrail had left. Includes : 90024(ScotRail), 47773, 56312(Artemis, Purple), 66704 and 50049 on fgw coach move Saturday 17 October 2009: Was going to satrt off at Helsby but after seeing there was a 47 heading north on a speical we went straight to Acton Bridge. While waiting for the 56 we found out there was a 66/7 and a 50 on the way down from Carlisle so we waited to catch them. After getting that we moved to Ellesmere Port to see if the coal came out after the 11:49 merseyrail had left. Includes : 90024(ScotRail), 47773, 56312(Artemis, Purple), 66704 and 50049 on fgw coach move

350115 on 1F32, 07:01, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street 221144,Bombardier Voyager, on 1S39, 07:20, Birmingham New Street - Glasgow Central 90024 on , 08:25, Ditton - Crewe Basford Hall light engine 90024 on , 08:25, Ditton - Crewe Basford Hall light engine 350266 on 1L77, 08:04, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street 47773 on 1Z56, 06:21, Tyseley - Carlisle - The Cumbrian Fellsman 350245 on 1F33, 07:36, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street 390025, Virgin Stagecoach, on 1M06, 05:40, Glasgow Central - London Euston 221118 on 1M48, 05:50, Glasgow Central - Birmingham New Street 390029, City of Stoke on Trent, on 1F11, 07:07, London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street 350239 on 1L79, 08:34, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street 390001, Virgin Pioneer, on 1S42, 07:30, London Euston - Glasgow Central 390027, Virgin Buccaneer, on 1A17, 08:48, Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston 350112 on 1F34, 08:01, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street 221111, Roald Admundsen, on 1S44, 08:20, Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh 390043, Virgin Explorer, on 1M07, 06:30, Glasgow Central - London Euston 350115 on 1L81, 09:04, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street 350107 on 1F35, 08:36, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street 390004, Virgin Scot, on 1F12, 08:07, London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street 221103, Christopher Columbus, on 1M50, 06:52, Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street 350245 on 1L83, 09:34, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street 390051, Virgin Ambassador, on 1S45, 08:30, London Euston - Glasgow Central 390029, City of Stoke on Trent, on 1A20, 09:48, Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston 350263 on 1F36, 09:01, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street 221117 on 1S47, 09:20, Birmingham New Street - Glasgow Central 56312, Artemis and 67001 on 1Z47, 06:56, Shrewsbury - Carlisle - The Pennine Lakelander 56312, Artemis and 67001 on 1Z47, 06:56, Shrewsbury - Carlisle - The Pennine Lakelander 56312, Artemis and 67001 on 1Z47, 06:56, Shrewsbury - Carlisle - The Pennine Lakelander 56312, Artemis and 67001 on 1Z47, 06:56, Shrewsbury - Carlisle - The Pennine Lakelander 56312, Artemis and 67001 on 1Z47, 06:56, Shrewsbury - Carlisle - The Pennine Lakelander 390022, Penny The Pendolino, on 1M08, 07:37, Glasgow Central - London Euston 66533, Hanjin Express / Senator Express, on 4M45, 03:15, Felixstowe - Ditton freightliner 66533, Hanjin Express / Senator Express, on 4M45, 03:15, Felixstowe - Ditton freightliner 350112 on 1L85, 10:04, Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street 350233 on 1F37, 09:36, Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street 390047, CLIC Sargent, on 1F13, 09:07, London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street 390047 - CLIC Sargent 221106, Willem Barents, on 1M51, 08:00, Glasgow Central - Birmingham New Street 66704, Colchester Power Signalbox, 50049, Defiance, 6338, 40808 and 6330 on 5Z84, 08:00, Carlisle - Cardiff Canton 66704, Colchester Power Signalbox, 50049, Defiance, 6338, 40808 and 6330 on 5Z84, 08:00, Carlisle - Cardiff Canton 50049 6338 40808 6330 66704, Colchester Power Signalbox, 50049, Defiance, 6338, 40808 and 6330 on 5Z84, 08:00, Carlisle - Cardiff Canton 507003 on 2Y13, 11:49, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507003 on 2Y13, 11:49, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 66604 on 6F02, 11:57, Ellesmere Port Manisty Wharf - Fiddlers Ferry Power Station loaded HXAs 66604 on 6F02, 11:57, Ellesmere Port Manisty Wharf - Fiddlers Ferry Power Station loaded HXAs

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]]> Sat Oct 17 2009 Rock Ferry http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1769629.html Went to Rock Ferry for 20 minutes to see if the MPV was running in its booked slot. Includes : 507s Sunday 18 October 2009: Went to Rock Ferry for 20 minutes to see if the MPV was running in its booked slot. Includes : 507s

507013 on 2Y07, 08:49, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507013 on 2Y07, 08:49, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507013 on 2Y07, 08:49, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507032 on 2Y08, 09:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507032 on 2Y08, 09:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507032 on 2Y08, 09:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507032 on 2Y08, 09:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop

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]]> Sun Oct 18 2009 Dunham Hill http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1769624.html Went out to Dunham Hill for a while to get the timber and the MPV as the light is rapidly running out and there wont be many more chances to get it. Includes : 57305, MPV Friday 16 October 2009: Went out to Dunham Hill for a while to get the timber and the MPV as the light is rapidly running out and there wont be many more chances to get it. Includes : 57305, MPV

175103 on 1D30, 15:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175103 on 1D30, 15:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175008 on 1H92, 16:09, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175008 on 1H92, 16:09, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 57305, John Tracy, on 6J37, 12:51, Carlisle Yard - Chirk (Kronospan) loaded timber 57305, John Tracy, on 6J37, 12:51, Carlisle Yard - Chirk (Kronospan) loaded timber 57305, John Tracy, on 6J37, 12:51, Carlisle Yard - Chirk (Kronospan) loaded timber 175104 on 1D31, 16:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175104 on 1D31, 16:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno DR98901 and DR98951 on 3S01, 17:11, Wigan Springs Branch - Wigan Springs Branch via Chester/James St/New Brighton/West Kirby/Ellesmere Port/Chester DR98901 and DR98951 on 3S01, 17:11, Wigan Springs Branch - Wigan Springs Branch via Chester/James St/New Brighton/West Kirby/Ellesmere Port/Chester

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]]> Fri Oct 16 2009 Helsby http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1768142.html Went to Helsby for a couple of hours to get the coal and timber as the light is rapidly running out, the timber was late and therefore missed its early path, it also missed the path it is booked for as it has a crew change at Warrington. It eventually arrived in very low light but worth a shot. Includes : MPV, 57313 Tuesday 13 October 2009: Went to Helsby for a couple of hours to get the coal and timber as the light is rapidly running out, the timber was late and therefore missed its early path, it also missed the path it is booked for as it has a crew change at Warrington. It eventually arrived in very low light but worth a shot. Includes : MPV, 57313

175106 on 1H91, 15:08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175106 on 1H91, 15:08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175107 on 1D30, 15:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175107 on 1D30, 15:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175007 on 1H92, 16:09, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175007 on 1H92, 16:09, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175115 on 1D31, 16:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175115 on 1D31, 16:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno DR98952 and DR98902 on 3S01, 17:11, Wigan Springs Branch - Wigan Springs Branch via Chester/James St/New Brighton/West Kirby/Ellesmere Port/Chester DR98952 and DR98902 on 3S01, 17:11, Wigan Springs Branch - Wigan Springs Branch via Chester/James St/New Brighton/West Kirby/Ellesmere Port/Chester DR98952 and DR98902 on 3S01, 17:11, Wigan Springs Branch - Wigan Springs Branch via Chester/James St/New Brighton/West Kirby/Ellesmere Port/Chester 175111 on 1D40, 17:19, Manchester Piccadilly - Chester 175111 on 1D40, 17:19, Manchester Piccadilly - Chester 57313 on 6J37, 12:51, Carlisle Yard - Chirk (Kronospan) loaded timber

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]]> Tue Oct 13 2009 Llandudno Junction/Abegele and Pensarn/Holywell Junction/Fflint http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1766898.html Started off early in the morning at Llandudno Junction, as you have to travel down the coast to get the inbound tinto in light. Got the tinto and the special at Llandudno Junction. Then we were driving along the A55 and overtook the special stopped at Colwyn Bay so we pulled off into Abergele and made it with seconds to spare to get the special a second time. Then went to Holywell for a while to get the London bound voyager and see what else was around. Finished off with half an hour at Fflin to see if the RHTT was running and so I could get the train back home. Includes : 37401, 67005 Saturday 10 October 2009: Started off early in the morning at Llandudno Junction, as you have to travel down the coast to get the inbound tinto in light. Got the tinto and the special at Llandudno Junction. Then we were driving along the A55 and overtook the special stopped at Colwyn Bay so we pulled off into Abergele and made it with seconds to spare to get the special a second time. Then went to Holywell for a while to get the London bound voyager and see what else was around. Finished off with half an hour at Fflin to see if the RHTT was running and so I could get the train back home. Includes : 37401, 67005

158830 on 1V53, 06:27, Holyhead - Cardiff Central 221102, John Cabot, on 1D80, 05:30, Birmingham New Street - Holyhead 221102, John Cabot, on 1D80, 05:30, Birmingham New Street - Holyhead 221109, Marco Polo, on 1A15, 06:50, Holyhead - London Euston 221109, Marco Polo, on 1A15, 06:50, Holyhead - London Euston 150282 on 2D12, 07:39, Llandudno Junction - Blaenau Ffestiniog 150282 on 2D12, 07:39, Llandudno Junction - Blaenau Ffestiniog 175003 on 1D30, 05:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno(now a 3 car unit as it has the middle coach from 175109) 175003 on 1D30, 05:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno(now a 3 car unit as it has the middle coach from 175109) 175104 on 1H83, 07:45, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175104 on 1H83, 07:45, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 37401 on 6D19, 06:40, Warrington Arpley - Holyhead (Rio Tinto Zinc) empty cargo wagons 37401 on 6D19, 06:40, Warrington Arpley - Holyhead (Rio Tinto Zinc) empty cargo wagons 67005, Queen's Messenger, on 1Z47, 07:02, Holyhead - Carlisle via WCML, rtn via Cumb. Coast 67005, Queen's Messenger, on 1Z47, 07:02, Holyhead - Carlisle via WCML, rtn via Cumb. Coast 67005, Queen's Messenger, on 1Z47, 07:02, Holyhead - Carlisle via WCML, rtn via Cumb. Coast 67005, Queen's Messenger, on 1Z47, 07:02, Holyhead - Carlisle via WCML, rtn via Cumb. Coast 67005, Queen's Messenger, on 1Z47, 07:02, Holyhead - Carlisle via WCML, rtn via Cumb. Coast 67005, Queen's Messenger, on 1Z47, 07:02, Holyhead - Carlisle via WCML, rtn via Cumb. Coast 158833 on 1G20, 07:15, Holyhead - Birmingham International 221110, James Cook, on 1A20, 07:55, Holyhead - London Euston 175009 on 1D32, 07:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175009 on 1D32, 07:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175003 on 1H84, 08:45, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly(now a 3 car unit as it has the middle coach from 175109) 56759 the middle coach from 175109 now in 175003 56759 the middle coach from 175109 now in 175003 175003 on 1H84, 08:45, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly(now a 3 car unit as it has the middle coach from 175109) 158823 on 1D11, 07:09, Birmingham International - Holyhead 158823 on 1D11, 07:09, Birmingham International - Holyhead

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]]> Sat Oct 10 2009 Bidston http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1765339.html Got out of college early and decided to nip to Bidston to get 508134, Purple Capital of Culture unit on its final journey before being de-vinyled at Doncaster. Includes : 67001, 508134(Purple Capital of Culture) Tuesday 6 October 2009: Got out of college early and decided to nip to Bidston to get 508134, Purple Capital of Culture unit on its final journey before being de-vinyled at Doncaster. Includes : 67001, 508134(Purple Capital of Culture)

507010 on 2W21, 11:36, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 150283 on 2F70, 11:30, Wrexham Central - Bidston 150283 on 2F70, 11:30, Wrexham Central - Bidston 507017 on 2W24, 12:21, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 150283 on 2J71, 12:32, Bidston - Wrexham Central 150283 on 2J71, 12:32, Bidston - Wrexham Central 507017 on 2W24, 12:21, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 507009, Dixie Dean, on 2W22, 11:21, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 507009, Dixie Dean, on 2W22, 11:21, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 67001, ADB975978, 508134 and ADB975974 on , , Birkenhead North - Doncaster Works - unit for repair 508134 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 67001, ADB975978, 508134 and ADB975974 on , , Birkenhead North - Doncaster Works - unit for repair 67001, ADB975978, 508134 and ADB975974 on , , Birkenhead North - Doncaster Works - unit for repair 508134 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 67001, ADB975978, 508134 and ADB975974 on , , Birkenhead North - Doncaster Works - unit for repair

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]]> Tue Oct 6 2009 Dunham Hill http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1765336.html Went out to Dunham Hill for an hour to get the timber as it had an arriva 57 on it. Unfortunately found it hard to focus the camera while wearing a splint on my wrist. Includes : 57314 Monday 5 October 2009: Went out to Dunham Hill for an hour to get the timber as it had an arriva 57 on it. Unfortunately found it hard to focus the camera while wearing a splint on my wrist. Includes : 57314

175007 on 1H92, 16:08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175007 on 1H92, 16:08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175106 on 1D31, 16:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 57314 on 6J37, 12:51, Carlisle - Chirk (Kronospan) loaded timber 57314 on 6J37, 12:51, Carlisle - Chirk (Kronospan) loaded timber

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]]> Mon Oct 5 2009 York/National Railway Museum/York http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1751214.html Half an hour at the station to start on my way past. Then a few shots inside the museum while looking round. Finished off with half an hour on the station again before my train arrived. Includes : 180112(Grand Central), Duchess of Hamilton(Streamlined), 60013 Thursday 27 August 2009: Half an hour at the station to start on my way past. Then a few shots inside the museum while looking round. Finished off with half an hour on the station again before my train arrived. Includes : 180112(Grand Central), Duchess of Hamilton(Streamlined), 60013

185135 on 1P18, 08:35, Manchester Airport - Middlesborough 82211 and 91115 on 1E05, 06:50, Glasgow Central - London Kings Cross 220011 on 1V86, 09:35, Newcastle Central - Reading 185118 on 1E66, 08:22, Liverpool Lime Street - Scarborough 185117 on 1F64, 09:47, Scarborough - Liverpool Lime Street 43207 and 43366 on 1V54, 06:32, Dundee - Plymouth 180112 on 1A61, 09:18, Sunderland - London Kings Cross 180112 on 1A61, 09:18, Sunderland - London Kings Cross 180112 on 1A61, 09:18, Sunderland - London Kings Cross 180112 on 1A61, 09:18, Sunderland - London Kings Cross 47798 4308 6229, Duchess of Hamilton 6229, Duchess of Hamilton 31018 43068 and 43123 on 1N26, 11:27, London Kings Cross - Sunderland 221125 on 1V89, 12:19, Newcastle Central - Reading 43068 and 43123 on 1N26, 11:27, London Kings Cross - Sunderland 60013, Robert boyle, on ?, ?, ? - York light engine 60013, Robert boyle, on ?, ?, ? - York light engine 60013 headboard - Rotherham Leaf Busters 60013 - Robert Boyle 60013, Robert boyle, on ?, ?, ? - York light engine 82228 and 91103 on 5F55, 12:11, Heaton Carriage Sidings - Bounds Green Carraige Sidings ECS 82228 and 91103 on 5F55, 12:11, Heaton Carriage Sidings - Bounds Green Carraige Sidings ECS 66515 heads south light engine 66512 stabled in Holdgate sidings

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]]> Thu Aug 27 2009 York http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1751205.html Went to York again for a couple of hours in the evening to try and get the freightliner and the Scarborough Spa again. Includes : 66572, 180112(Grand Central), 70013(Oliver Cromwell) Wednesday 26 August 2009: Went to York again for a couple of hours in the evening to try and get the freightliner and the Scarborough Spa again. Includes : 66572, 180112(Grand Central), 70013(Oliver Cromwell)

150270 and 150211 on 2C41, 15:11, York - Leeds via Harrogate 82224 and 91130 on 1A34, 14:05, Newcastle Central - London Kings Cross 158757 on 1B29, 12:29, Blackpool North - York 43312 and 43277 on 1S22, 15:30, London Kings Cross - Edinburgh 43312 and 43277 on 1S22, 15:30, London Kings Cross - Edinburgh 185139 on 1P57, 16:50, Middlesborough - Manchester Airport 185144 on 1E87, 15:22, Liverpool Lime Street - Middlesborough 185122 on 1P48, 16:06, Manchester Airport - Scarborough 43317 and 43306 on 1A42, 16:55, Newcastle Central - London Kings Cross 66572 on 4L79, 15:45, Wilton - Felixstowe freightliner 66572 on 4L79, 15:45, Wilton - Felixstowe freightliner 185122 on 1P48, 16:06, Manchester Airport - Scarborough(Taken by my 7 year old brother) 185104 on 1P59, 17:01, Newcastle Central - Manchester Airport 43208 and 43308 on 1S23, 16:00, London Kings Cross - Aberdeen 220022 on 1O68, 17:17, Newcastle Central - Guildford 185135 on 1P50, 16:35, Manchester Airport - Middlesborough 43285 and 43301 on 1S51, 12:21, Plymouth - Glasgow Central 43285 and 43301 on 1S51, 12:21, Plymouth - Glasgow Central 43285 and 43301 on 1S51, 12:21, Plymouth - Glasgow Central 43285 and 43301 on 1S51, 12:21, Plymouth - Glasgow Central 82217 and 91121 on 1E21, 16:00, Edinburgh - London Kings Cross 185140 on 1E89, 16:22, Liverpool Lime Street - Scarborough 150271 and 150277 on 1C52, 17:29, Leeds - York via Harrogate 91128 and 82225 on 1N11, 16:30, London Kings Cross - Newcastle Central 221123 on 1V70, 16:07, Edinburgh - Bristol Temple Meads 180112 on 1N28, 16:50, London Kings Cross - Sunderland 180112 on 1N28, 16:50, London Kings Cross - Sunderland 70013, Oliver Cromwell, on 1Z48, 17:55, Scarborough - York via Leeds 70013, Oliver Cromwell, on 1Z48, 17:55, Scarborough - York via Leeds 70013, Oliver Cromwell, on 1Z48, 17:55, Scarborough - York via Leeds 70013, Oliver Cromwell, on 1Z48, 17:55, Scarborough - York via Leeds 158903 on 2R75, 19:23, York - Selby

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]]> Wed Aug 26 2009 Bootham/York http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1751199.html Had an hour in the morning at the bridge by our hotel to try and get the Scarborough Spa but later realised it goes to Leeds first and I was on the wrong line. Then went to York for a couple of hours in the evening to get the Scarborough Spa Express. Includes : 66194, 66558, Volker Rail Tamper, Grand Central HSt, 70013(Oliver Cromwell), 185108(Capital of Culture logos) Tuesday 25 August 2009: Had an hour in the morning at the bridge by our hotel to try and get the Scarborough Spa but later realised it goes to Leeds first and I was on the wrong line. Then went to York for a couple of hours in the evening to get the Scarborough Spa Express. Includes : 66194, 66558, Volker Rail Tamper, Grand Central HSt, 70013(Oliver Cromwell), 185108(Capital of Culture logos)

185109 on 1F63, 08:47, Scarborough - Liverpool Lime Street 185104 on 1E63, 07:16, Liverpool Lime Street - Scarborough 43302 and 43310 on 1S19, 14:00, London Kings Cross - Aberdeen 43302 and 43310 on 1S19, 14:00, London Kings Cross - Aberdeen 43302 and 43310 on 1S19, 14:00, London Kings Cross - Aberdeen 185120 stabled 142079 stabled 150270 and 150211 on 2C45, 16:11, York - Leeds via Harrogate DR77-313 stabled 91110 and 82206 on 1S21, 15:00, London Kings Cross - Glasgow Central 91110 and 82206 on 1S21, 15:00, London Kings Cross - Glasgow Central 185131 on 1P53, 15:50, Middlesborough - Manchester Airport 43308 and 43208 on 1A39, 15:55, Newcastle Central - London Kings Cross 150271 on 2C49, 16:54, York - Leeds via Harrogate 185121 on 1P44, 15:05, Manchester Airport - Newcastle Central 158903 on 2R68, 16:10, Hull - York 158792 on 1B33, 14:29, Blackpool North - York 66207 on ?, ?, ? - ? infrastructure 82201 and 91120 on 1E19, 13:50, Glasgow Central - London Kings Cross 82201 and 91120 on 1E19, 13:50, Glasgow Central - London Kings Cross 185147 on 1P46, 15:35, Manchester Airport - Scarborough 220023 on 1V93, 16:32, Newcastle Central - Reading 220022 and 220033 on 1S47, 11:25, Plymouth - Dundee 220022 and 220033 on 1S47, 11:25, Plymouth - Dundee 185140 on 1F71, 16:47, Scarborough - Manchester Oxford Road vice Liverpool Lime Street (signalling problems) 91102 and 82202 on 1S22, 15:30, London Kings Cross - Edinburgh 91102 and 82202 on 1S22, 15:30, London Kings Cross - Edinburgh 221123 on 1V68, 15:08, Edinburgh - Plymouth 185116 on 1E87, 15:22, Liverpool Lime Street - Middlesborough 150268 and 150277 on 2C46, 16:29, Leeds - York via Harrogate 220006 on 1E48, 13:40, Reading - Newcastle Central via Church Fenton 185137 on 1P57, 16:50, Middlesborough - Manchester Piccadilly 66194 on 6E09, 08:54, Margam - Lackenby 82210 and 91106 on 1A42, 16:55, Newcastle Central - London Kings Cross 82210 and 91106 on 1A42, 16:55, Newcastle Central - London Kings Cross 43312 and 43277 on 1S23, 16:00, London Kings Cross - Aberdeen 43312 and 43277 on 1S23, 16:00, London Kings Cross - Aberdeen 66558 on 4L79, 15:45, Wilton - Felixstowe 66558 on 4L79, 15:45, Wilton - Felixstowe 185133 on 1P48, 16:05, Manchester Airport - Scarborough 185122 on 1P59, 17:01, Newcastle Central - Manchester Airport 220015 on 1O68, 17:17, Newcastle Central - Guildford 82216 and 91111 on 1E21, 16:00, Edinburgh - London Kings Cross 82216 and 91111 on 1E21, 16:00, Edinburgh - London Kings Cross 43384 and 43321 on 1S51, 12:21, Plymouth - Glasgow Central 185104 on 1F72, 17:47, Scarborough - Liverpool Lime Street 221121 on 1V70, 16:07, Edinburgh - Bristol Temple Meads 43309 and 43239 on 1N11, 16:30, London Kings Cross - Newcastle Central 43309 and 43239 on 1N11, 16:30, London Kings Cross - Newcastle Central 150211 and 150270 on 2C52, 17:29, Leeds - York

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]]> Tue Aug 25 2009 Liverpool Lime Street/York http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1751181.html A couple of shots at Liverpool while waiting for our train to York. Spent an hour at York after arrival on the first day of my holiday. Includes : Grand Central HST Monday 24 August 2009: A couple of shots at Liverpool while waiting for our train to York. Spent an hour at York after arrival on the first day of my holiday. Includes : Grand Central HST

350102 stabled, (cab door the same as 350/2) 142051 stabled 220003 on 1V58, 09:00, Glasgow Central - Penzance 220012 on 1E86, 08:40, Reading - Newcastle Central 91114 and 82212 on 1S13, 11:00, London Kings Cross - Glasgow Central 185105 on 1P28, 11:05, Manchester Airport - Newcastle Central 43317 and 43306 on 1E10, 07:52, Aberdeen - London Kings Cross 150263 and 150277 on 2C33, 13:11, York - Leeds via Harrogate 43317 and 43306 on 1E10, 07:52, Aberdeen - London Kings Cross 185137 stabled 158795 on 1B32, 13:09, York - Blackpool North 43065 and 43084 on 1N26, 11:27, London Kings Cross - Sunderland 43065 and 43084 on 1N26, 11:27, London Kings Cross - Sunderland 43065 and 43084 on 1N26, 11:27, London Kings Cross - Sunderland 221125 on 1V89, 12:19, Newcastle Central - Reading

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]]> Mon Aug 24 2009 Whitley Bridge/Warrington http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1751170.html Went to Whitley Bridge for a couple of hours in the morning to get the GRBf coals and anything else that was around. Decided to head back over to Warrington to get the FGW coach move from Kilmarnock to Laira. Includes : 37670(DB Schenker livery), 60039, 66726/727/729, 57303 Wednesday 2 September 2009: Went to Whitley Bridge for a couple of hours in the morning to get the GRBf coals and anything else that was around. Decided to head back over to Warrington to get the FGW coach move from Kilmarnock to Laira. Includes : 37670(DB Schenker livery), 60039, 66726/727/729, 57303

66561 on 4S08, 09:00, Drax Power Station - New Cumnock empty HXAs 66614 on 6E56, 06:43, Tunstead - Drax Power Station loaded HIAs 60013, Robert Boyle, on 0J94, 10:54, Goole Docks - Rotherham Steel Terminal light engine 66729 on 6H20, 07:47, Redcar - Drax Power Station loaded HYAs 66729 on 6H20, 07:47, Redcar - Drax Power Station loaded HYAs 66056 on 4A15, 10:00, Drax Power Station - Milford West Sidings empty HTAs 66002, Lafarge Quorn, on 0D73, 09:15, Drax Power Station - Knottingley TMD light engine 66019 on 6C05, 08:45, Immingham - Eggborough Power Station loaded HTAs 66717, Good Old Boy, on 6H93, 07:35, Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded HYAs 66507 on 4A68, 10:12, Drax Power Station - Kellingley Colliery empty HHAs 66625 on 6R33, 08:54, Immingham - Drax Power Station loaded HIAs (Petroleum coke) 66515 on 6Z49, 08:00, Hull - Eggborough Power Station loaded HHAs 66726 on 4R51, 11:10, Drax Power Station - Immingham empty HYAs 66507 on 6H67, 12:20, Kellingley Colliery - Drax Power Station loaded HHAs 66614 on 6M96, 12:57, Drax Power Station - Tunstead empty HIAs 37670 stabled 37670 - St. Blazey T&RS Depot 37670 detail shot 37670 detail shot 37670 stabled 66181 on , , - Warrington Arpley light engine 66181 on , , - Warrington Arpley light engine 66728, Institution of Railway Operators, on 5V66, 10:10, Kilmarnock - Laira buffet car move 66728, Institution of Railway Operators, on 5V66, 10:10, Kilmarnock - Laira buffet car move 66728 - Institution of Railway Operators 6338 66728, Institution of Railway Operators, on 5V66, 10:10, Kilmarnock - Laira buffet car move 40801 6338 6330 40801 6330 66728, Institution of Railway Operators, on 5V66, 10:10, Kilmarnock - Laira buffet car move 156452 on 2F39, 15:22, Warrrington Bank Quay - Liverpool Lime Street 175112 on 1H89, 13:44, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly DR73902 stabled DR73902 stabled 390001, Virgin Pioneer, on 1S69 , 13:30, London Euston - Glasgow Central 66604 on 6M11, 06:05, Killock - Fiddlers Ferry Power Station loaded HHAs 221142, Matthew Flinders, on 1S70, 14:20, Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh 221101, Louis Bleriot, on 1M56, 12:52, Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street 66728, Institution of Railway Operators, on 5V66, 10:10, Kilmarnock - Laira buffet car move 6338 40801 6330 175108 on 1H90, 14:40, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 390032, City of Birmingham, on 1A92, 15:39, Lancaster - London Euston 142007 on 2F23, 16:22, Warrrington Bank Quay - Liverpool Lime Street 390032, City of Birmingham, on 1A92, 15:39, Lancaster - London Euston and 221107, Sir Martin Frobisher, on 1C75, 14:30, London Euston - Lancaster

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]]> Wed Sep 2 2009 Whitley Bridge/England Lane/Hensall/Burn Lane/Whitley Brdge/Burn Lane/Burn http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1751153.html Started off at Whitley Bridge to see if the flyash tanks to Drax were running. Then went up to England Lane for a bit as the sun wasnt the best at Whitley Bridge. A quick visit to Hensall on the way past to get a photo of the signal box. Decided to go to Heck Ings for a while to try adn get the GBRf coal. Went over to Burn Lane for half an hour to see if the stone to Selby Potter Group was running. Went back to Whitley Bridge next as we can sit in the car between trains while the weather was bad. Then went back over to Burn Lane to try and get the new Hull Trains liveried 180 that had surprised us earlier on. Finished off at Burn to get the freightliner and the Jarrow tanks. Includes : 66522, 66703/707/715/717/726, 180113(First Hull Trains Livery) Tuesday 1 September 2009: Started off at Whitley Bridge to see if the flyash tanks to Drax were running. Then went up to England Lane for a bit as the sun wasnt the best at Whitley Bridge. A quick visit to Hensall on the way past to get a photo of the signal box. Decided to go to Heck Ings for a while to try adn get the GBRf coal. Went over to Burn Lane for half an hour to see if the stone to Selby Potter Group was running. Went back to Whitley Bridge next as we can sit in the car between trains while the weather was bad. Then went back over to Burn Lane to try and get the new Hull Trains liveried 180 that had surprised us earlier on. Finished off at Burn to get the freightliner and the Jarrow tanks. Includes : 66522, 66703/707/715/717/726, 180113(First Hull Trains Livery)

66620 on 6Z72, 05:15, Earles Sidings - Drax Power Station PCA tanks 66108 on 4S80, 06:43, Drax Power Station - Tyne Yard empty HTAs 66507 on 6H66, 08:20, Kellingley Colliery - Drax Power Station loaded HHAs 66048 on 4Z14, 08:36, Eggborough Power Station - Immingham empty HTAs 66551 on 4S41, 09:00, Drax Power Station - Hunterston empty HXAs 144023 on 2F66, 09:53, Knottingley - Wakefield Kirkgate - shunts to form 66034 on 6T69, 09:50, Potters Grange Junction (Goole) - Doncaster Decoy infrastructure 153301 and 150271 on 2F12, 10:16, Knottingley - Leeds - shunts to form 153301 and 150271 on 2F12, 10:16, Knottingley - Leeds - shunts to form 66057 on 4A15, 10:00, Drax Power Station - Milford West Sidings empty HTAs 142079 on 2F68, 10:53, Knottingley - Wakefield Kirkgate - shunts to form 66707, Sir Sam Fay / Great Central Railway, on 4N41, 09:42, Eggborough Power Station - Tyne Dock empty IIAs 144023 on 2F14, 11:16, Knottingley - Leeds - shunts to form 66522 on 6Z35, 08:39, Drax Power Station - Immingham empty HIAs (Petroleum coke) 66522 on 6Z35, 08:39, Drax Power Station - Immingham empty HIAs (Petroleum coke) 66515 on 6Z49, 08:00, Hull - Eggborough Power Station loaded HHAs 09201 on 0K77, 10:50, Milford West Sidings - Drax Power Station light engine 09201 on 0K77, 10:50, Milford West Sidings - Drax Power Station light engine 66003 on 6C05, 08:45, Immngham - Eggborough Power Station loaded HTAs 66003 on 6C05, 08:45, Immngham - Eggborough Power Station loaded HTAs 153301 and 150271 on 2F70, 11:53, Knottingley - Wakefield Kirkgate - shunts to form 153301 and 150271 on 2F70, 11:53, Knottingley - Wakefield Kirkgate - shunts to form 66717, Good Old Boy, on 6H93, 07:35, Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded HYAs 66717, Good Old Boy, on 6H93, 07:35, Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded HYAs 142079 on 2F16, 12:16, Knottingley - Leeds - shunts to form 66625 on 6R33, 08:54, Immingham - Drax Power Station loaded HIAs (Petroleum coke) 66107 on 6T70, 12:30, Potters Grange Junction (Goole) - Doncaster Decoy infrastructure 144023 on 2F72, 12:53, Knottingley - Wakefield Kirkgate - shunts to form Hensall Signal box 43065 and 43084 on 1N26, 11:27, London Kings Cross - Sunderland 66507 on 6H67, 12:20, Kellingley Colliery - Drax Power Station loaded HHAs 66526, Driver Steve Dunn (George), on 6E63, 01:55, Hunterston - Drax Power Station loaded HHAs 180113 on 1A94, 12:45, Hull - London Kings Cross 66726 on 4R51, 11:10, Drax Power Station - Immingham empty HYAs 66726 on 4R51, 11:10, Drax Power Station - Immingham empty HYAs 180109 on 1H03, 11:48, London Kings Cross - Hull 66703, Doncaster PSB 1981-2002, on 4Z55, 14:05, Drax Power Station - Doncaster Decoy gypsum 66715, Valour, on 4L78, 11:43, Selby - Felixstowe intermodal 09201 and 310829 on 8K77, 14:00, Drax Power Station - Milford West Sidings 09201 and 310829 on 8K77, 14:00, Drax Power Station - Milford West Sidings 66019 on 6E82, 03:10, New Cumnock - Drax Power Station loaded HTAs 180109 on 1H04, 13:33, London Kings Cross - Hull 180109 on 1H04, 13:33, London Kings Cross - Hull 66507 on 4A69, 14:12, Drax Power Station - Kellingley empty HHAs 66526, Driver Steve Dunn (George), on 4G50, 15:35, Drax Power Station - Hunslet Yard empty HHAs 66057 on 6D06, 16:34, Gascoigne Wood - Drax Power Station empty MEAs 180109 on 1A96, 17:06, Hull - London Kings Cross 180109 on 1A96, 17:06, Hull - London Kings Cross 180113 on 1H05, 16:05, London Kings Cross - Hull 180113 on 1H05, 16:05, London Kings Cross - Hull

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]]> Tue Sep 1 2009 England Lane/Burn/Milford Junction/England Lane/Burton Salmon/Milford Junction/Burn http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1748504.html Started off in the morning at England Lane to see what coal was around. Then went over to brun to get the Grand Central 180 heading south. Came back over to Milford next to get the first GBRf coal heading south. Went to England Lane for a second time to get the Pet. Cokes, the limes off Drax and anything else around. Went up to the road bridge at Burton Salmon for half an hour to get teh second GBRf coal. Finished off back at Burn to get 60013 on the Jarrow - Lindsey and the Grand Central 180 heading north. includes : Grand Central 180, yellow HST, 60013, 66707/717, 66625 Monday 31 August 2009: Started off in the morning at England Lane to see what coal was around. Then went over to brun to get the Grand Central 180 heading south. Came back over to Milford next to get the first GBRf coal heading south. Went to England Lane for a second time to get the Pet. Cokes, the limes off Drax and anything else around. Went up to the road bridge at Burton Salmon for half an hour to get teh second GBRf coal. Finished off back at Burn to get 60013 on the Jarrow - Lindsey and the Grand Central 180 heading north. includes : Grand Central 180, yellow HST, 60013, 66707/717, 66625

66620 144010 on 2F66, 09:53, Knottingley - Wakefield Kirkgate - shunts to form 66002, Lafarge Quorn, on 6J94, 09:00, Goole Docks - Rotherham Steel Terminal steel carriers 66002, Lafarge Quorn, on 6J94, 09:00, Goole Docks - Rotherham Steel Terminal steel carriers 144010 on 2F66, 09:53, Knottingley - Wakefield Kirkgate - shunts to form 153359 and 150145 on 2F12, 10:16, Knottingley - Leeds - shunts to form 66057 on 4R15, 09:42, Drax Power Station - Immingham empty HTAs 153359 and 150145 on 2F12, 10:16, Knottingley - Leeds - shunts to form 91122 82231 on 1S09, 09:01, London Kings Cross - Glasgow Central 91122 82231 on 1S09, 09:01, London Kings Cross - Glasgow Central 180112 on 1A61, 09:18, Sunderland - London Kings Cross 142086 on 2Y87, 11:02, York - Sheffield 66717, Good Old Boy, on 6H93, 07:35, Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded HYAs 66098 on 6V36, 08:17, Lackenby - Margam empty steel 66507 on 6G17, 10:00, Maltby - Drax Power Station loaded HHAs 66561 on 6R33, 08:54, Immingham - Drax Power Station loaded HIAs (Petroleum coke) 66120 on 0Z34, 12:20, Eggborough Power Station - Peak Forest light engine 153359 and 150145 on 2F18, 13:16, Knottingley - Leeds - shunts to form 153359 and 150145 on 2F18, 13:16, Knottingley - Leeds - shunts to form 144010 on 2F22, 15:16, Knottingley - Leeds - shunts to form 144010 on 2F22, 15:16, Knottingley - Leeds - shunts to form 66717, Good Old Boy, on 4N92, 13:42, Drax Power Station - Tyne Dock empty HYAs 66717, Good Old Boy, on 4N92, 13:42, Drax Power Station - Tyne Dock empty HYAs 66620 on 6Z96, 12:51, Drax Power Station - Barrow Hill empty HIAs (lime) 142070 on 2F22, 15:16, Knottingley - Leeds - shunts to form 66507 on 4G18, 14:22, Drax Power Station - Maltby empty HHAs 66625 on 0R37, 14:14, Leeds Midland Road - Sudforth Lane light engine 66108 on 6H33, 12:45, Immingham - Drax Power Station loaded HTAs 66625 on 6Z37, 14:33, Drax Power Station - Immingham empty HIAs (Petroleum coke) (loco swapped at Sudford Lane) 66561 on 0R38, 15:22, Sudforth Lane - Leeds Midland Road light engine 144010 on 2F78, 15:53, Knottingley - Wakefield Kirkgate - shunts to form 66132 on 4R21, 16:00, Milford West Sidings - Immingham empty HTAs 66003 on 6D06, 16:30, Milford West Sidings - Drax Power Station empty MEAs 66707, Sir Sam Fay / Great Central Railway, on 6H90, 11:35, Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded IIAs 66021 on 6E09, 08:54, Margam - Lackenby loaded steel 66159 on 4D65, 16:55, Ferrybridge Power Station - Immingham empty HTAs 66159 on 4D65, 16:55, Ferrybridge Power Station - Immingham empty HTAs 220020 on 1V93, 16:32, Newcastle Central - Reading 82209 and 91119 on 1E20, 15:18, Edinburgh - London Kings Cross 82209 and 91119 on 1E20, 15:18, Edinburgh - London Kings Cross 180112 on 1N28, 16:50, London Kings Cross - Sunderland 180112 on 1N28, 16:50, London Kings Cross - Sunderland 220010 on 1O68, 17:17, Newcastle Central - Guildford 91105 and 82203 on 1S25, 17:00, London Kings Cross - Edinburgh 91105 and 82203 on 1S25, 17:00, London Kings Cross - Edinburgh 82210 and 91103 on 1G52, 17:27, Newcastle Central - London Kings Cross 82210 and 91103 on 1G52, 17:27, Newcastle Central - London Kings Cross 82211 and 91115 on 1E21, 16:00, Edinburgh - London Kings Cross 82211 and 91115 on 1E21, 16:00, Edinburgh - London Kings Cross 43062, John Armitt, and 43013 on 1Q47, 16:51, Heaton Carriage Sidings - Derby RTC NMT

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]]> Mon Aug 31 2009 Whitley Bridge http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1747911.html Had a couple of hours at Whitley Bridge as we were staying in the area for the night. Went down to have a look at a level crossing just down the line and unfortunately the second GBRf coal went past while we was travelling. Includes : 66703/717, 66552 Sunday 30 August 2009: Had a couple of hours at Whitley Bridge as we were staying in the area for the night. Went down to have a look at a level crossing just down the line and unfortunately the second GBRf coal went past while we was travelling. Includes : 66703/717, 66552

66703, Doncaster PSB 1981-2002, on 6H91, 13:53, Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded IIA hoppers 66703, Doncaster PSB 1981-2002, on 6H91, 13:53, Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded IIA hoppers 66703 - Doncaster PSB 1981-2002 33 70 6995 225-7 66552, Maltby Raider, on , , Immingham - Drax Power Station loaded HIAs (petroleum coke) 66552, Maltby Raider, on , , Immingham - Drax Power Station loaded HIAs (petroleum coke) 66717, Good Old Boy, on 6H92, 14:45, Tyne Dock - Drax Power Station loaded hoppers

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]]> Sun Aug 30 2009 Shotton http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1744688.html Went to Shotton for a couple of hours after seeing that the tinto was running and then Pendo drag had an arriva 57. We later found out that the Tinto had ran early and passed 15 minutes before we arrived and the arriva 57 was replaced at holyhead by a virgin one. Decided to stay anyway. Includes : 57305 on pendolino drag Saturday 22 August 2009: Went to Shotton for a couple of hours after seeing that the tinto was running and then Pendo drag had an arriva 57. We later found out that the Tinto had ran early and passed 15 minutes before we arrived and the arriva 57 was replaced at holyhead by a virgin one. Decided to stay anyway. Includes : 57305 on pendolino drag

175109 on 1G50, 13:23, Holyhead - Wrexham General( Engineering work between Wrexham and Shrewsbury) 175109 on 1G50, 13:23, Holyhead - Wrexham General( Engineering work between Wrexham and Shrewsbury) and 175002 and 175005 on 1D38, 13:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175002 and 175005 on 1D38, 13:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175002 and 175005 on 1D38, 13:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 158828 on 1D14, 15:00, Wrexham General - Holyhead( Engineering work between Wrexham and Shrewsbury) 158828 on 1D14, 15:00, Wrexham General - Holyhead( Engineering work between Wrexham and Shrewsbury) 175112 on 1H90, 14:42, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175112 on 1H90, 14:42, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175108 on 1D39, 14:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175108 on 1D39, 14:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 158819 on 1J61, 14:23, Holyhead - Wrexham General( Engineering work between Wrexham and Shrewsbury) 158819 on 1J61, 14:23, Holyhead - Wrexham General( Engineering work between Wrexham and Shrewsbury) 57305, John Tracy, and 390001, Virgin Pioneer, on 1A55, 14:35, Holyhead - London Euston 57305, John Tracy, and 390001, Virgin Pioneer, on 1A55, 14:35, Holyhead - London Euston 57305, John Tracy, and 390001, Virgin Pioneer, on 1A55, 14:35, Holyhead - London Euston 221113, Sir Walter Raleigh, on 1D88, 14:10, London Euston - Holyhead 221113, Sir Walter Raleigh, on 1D88, 14:10, London Euston - Holyhead 175109 on 1D87, 16:02, Wrexham General - Holyhead( Engineering work between Wrexham and Shrewsbury) 175109 on 1D87, 16:02, Wrexham General - Holyhead( Engineering work between Wrexham and Shrewsbury) 175105 on 1H91, 15:44, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175105 on 1H91, 15:44, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175105 on 1H91, 15:44, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly

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]]> Sat Aug 22 2009 Storeton http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1742416.html Went to Storeton for an hour to get the inbound unit drag. Did also go to Bidston for the outbound drag but it made time while shunting and got out before we arrived. Includes : 67027 Tuesday 18 August 2009: Went to Storeton for an hour to get the inbound unit drag. Did also go to Bidston for the outbound drag but it made time while shunting and got out before we arrived. Includes : 67027

150245 on 2J77, 10:32, Bidston - Wrexham Central 150245 on 2J77, 10:32, Bidston - Wrexham Central 150241 on 2J79, 11:32, Wrexham Central - Bidston 150241 on 2J79, 11:32, Wrexham Central - Bidston 67027, ADB975978, 508141 and ADB975974 on 5X68, 08:06, Warrington Arpley - Birkenhead North unit move, ex Doncaster (5X67, 23:30 Thurs)) 67027, ADB975978, 508141 and ADB975974 on 5X68, 08:06, Warrington Arpley - Birkenhead North unit move, ex Doncaster (5X67, 23:30 Thurs)) 508141 150241 on 2J79, 11:32, Bidston - Wrexham Central

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]]> Tue Aug 18 2009 Holywell Junction http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1739986.html Went to Holywell Junction for an hour to get the NMT on its return from Holyhead. Includes : Yellow HST Thursday 13 August 2009: Went to Holywell Junction for an hour to get the NMT on its return from Holyhead. Includes : Yellow HST

175001 on 1H92, 16:08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175001 on 1H92, 16:08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 158838 on 1G60, 15:23, Holyhead - Birmingham International 158838 on 1G60, 15:23, Holyhead - Birmingham International 175107 on 1D30, 15:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 43013 and 43062, John Armitt, on 1Q30, ??:??, Derby - Crewe via Holyhead 43013 and 43062, John Armitt, on 1Q30, ??:??, Derby - Crewe via Holyhead 43062 43013 and 43062, John Armitt, on 1Q30, ??:??, Derby - Crewe via Holyhead 175113 on 1H93, 17:07, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175113 on 1H93, 17:07, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 158839 on 1D15, 15:09, Birmingham International - Holyhead 158839 on 1D15, 15:09, Birmingham International - Holyhead

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]]> Thu Aug 13 2009 Bidston http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1739132.html Went out to Bidston for half an hour to get the unit drag on its way out to Doncaster. 508136 was the unit to be taken back this time, the first 508 to receive a name (Capital of Culture). Includes : 67003 Monday 10 August 2009: Went out to Bidston for half an hour to get the unit drag on its way out to Doncaster. 508136 was the unit to be taken back this time, the first 508 to receive a name (Capital of Culture). Includes : 67003

507010 on 2W25, 12:36, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 508124 on 2W23, 12:06, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 508120 on 2W26, 12:51, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 507017 on 2W24, 12:21, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 67003, ADB975974, 508136. Capital of Culture, ADB975978 on 5X75, 12:54, Birkenhead North - Doncaster - unit for repair 67003, ADB975974, 508136. Capital of Culture, ADB975978 on 5X75, 12:54, Birkenhead North - Doncaster - unit for repair 67003 508136 67003, ADB975974, 508136. Capital of Culture, ADB975978 on 5X75, 12:54, Birkenhead North - Doncaster - unit for repair

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]]> Mon Aug 10 2009 Water Orton http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1738271.html Decided to spend the last day of our holiday at WAter Orton in the hope of getting some fastline coal and any other bits that were around in the area. Includes : 66305, 66706/715, 66401(unbranded), Yellow HST Friday 7 August 2009: Decided to spend the last day of our holiday at WAter Orton in the hope of getting some fastline coal and any other bits that were around in the area. Includes : 66305, 66706/715, 66401(unbranded), Yellow HST

66193 on 4E69, 05:10, Southampton Western Docks - Wakefield Europort intermodal 221134 on 1V48, 06:44, Newcastle Central - Plymouth 170115 on 1M56, 07:45, Cardiff Central - Nottingham 66530 on 4M86, 03:04, Felixstowe North - Lawley Street freightliner 66075 on 4G91, 09:40, Bescot - Birch Coppice intermodal 170398 on 1K09, 09:52, Birmingham New Street - Leicester 170639 on 1V06, 09:08, Nottingham - Cardiff Central 221128 on 1S33, 06:25, Plymouth - Edinburgh 66011 on 6M11, 09:30, Washwood Heath - Peak Forest empty hoppers 221139 on 1V84, 07:23, Newcastle Central - Reading 66573 on 4L93, 10:08, Lawley Street - Felixstowe North freightliner 66617 on 4Z98, 06:45, Sudforth Lane - Daw Mill empty HHAs 170103 on 1L36, 10:22, Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport 220017 on 1E86, 08:41, Reading - Newcastle Central 170523 and 170113 on 1N45, 07:41, Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street 170117 on 1G16, 09:37, Nottingham - Birmingham New Street 66305 on 6Z14, 06:20, Immingham - Ironbridge Power Station loaded HBIV 66305 on 6Z14, 06:20, Immingham - Ironbridge Power Station loaded HBIV 170106 on 1M01, 08:45, Cardiff Central - Nottingham 43285 and 43304 on 1V50, 06:08, Edinburgh - Plymouth 43285 and 43304 on 1V50, 06:08, Edinburgh - Plymouth 66549 on 4G50, 08:21, Rugeley Power Station - Daw Mill empty HXAs 170636 on 1K10, 10:16, Leicester - Birmingham New Street 170109 on 1V07, 10:08, Nottingham - Cardiff Central 170523 on 1K11, 10:52, Birmingham New Street - Leicester 220031 on 1S31, 07:25, Plymouth - Edinburgh 220024 on 1V85, 06:44, Edinburgh - Reading 66617 on 4Z98, 06:45, Sudforth Lane - Daw Mill empty HHAs 66543 on 4L90, 05:59, Ditton - Felixstowe North freightliner 66023 on 4O21, 11:10, Burton-on-Trent - Southampton Western Docks intermodal 170117 on 1D59, 11:19, Birmingham New Street - Nottingham 170636 on 1L38, 11:22, Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport 220029 on 1E32, 09:41, Reading - Newcastle Central 170104 on 1G22, 10:37, Nottingham - Birmingham New Street DR73921 on 6J47, 10:15, Stoke - Coventry tamper DR73921 on 6J47, 10:15, Stoke - Coventry tamper 66096 on 4M74, 04:45, Ipswich West Bank - Birch Coppice intermodal 170107 on 1M60, 09:45, Cardiff Central - Nottingham 220025 on 1V52, 06:00, Glasgow Central - Plymouth 170116 on 1K13, 11:52, Birmingham New Street - Leicester 170520 on 5V09, 11:33, Tyseley - Derby ECS 170398 on 1K12, 11:16, Leicester - Birmingham New Street stopper 66715, Valour, on 4G61, 09:58, Ratcliffe Power Station - Daw Mill empty HBIVs 221121 on 1S35, 06:28, Penzance - Edinburgh 170110 on 1V08, 11:08, Nottingham - Cardiff Central 66549 on 6Z88, 11:58, Daw Mill - Didcot Power Station trial working 220001 on 1V86, 09:35, Newcastle Central - Reading 170398 on 1L40, 12:22, Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport 220010 on 1E36, 10:41, Reading - Newcastle Central 170115 on 1G24, 11:37, Nottingham - Birmingham New Street

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]]> Fri Aug 7 2009 Bishops Itchington/Burton-on-Trent/Elford Loop http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1737232.html Started off in the morning to get the few bits of freight and the wrexham and shropshire that were booked through Bishops Itchington. Decided to head up to Burton-on-Trent around dinner time to get the 47 on the colas steel to Dollands Moor. Finished off with an hour or so at Elford to try the location and get any freight that was around. Includes : 60049/061, Yellow HST, 3 x Arriva HSTs, 47501 Thursday 6 August 2009: Started off in the morning to get the few bits of freight and the wrexham and shropshire that were booked through Bishops Itchington. Decided to head up to Burton-on-Trent around dinner time to get the 47 on the colas steel to Dollands Moor. Finished off with an hour or so at Elford to try the location and get any freight that was around. Includes : 60049/061, Yellow HST, 3 x Arriva HSTs, 47501

168003 on 1G12, 07:50, London Marylebone - Birmingham Snow Hill 220023 on 1V82, 06:15, Leeds - Reading 66568 on 4O14, 05:40, Garston - Southampton freightliner 220004 on 1E86, 08:41, Reading - Newcastle Central 168001 on 1G14, 08:20, London Marylebone - Birmingham Snow Hill 221128 on 1O22, 07:26, Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth 67015, David J. Lloyd, and 82304 on 1P03, 07:23, Wrexham Central - London Marylebone 67015, David J. Lloyd, and 82304 on 1P03, 07:23, Wrexham Central - London Marylebone 168214 on 1H27, 09:12, Birmingham Snow Hill - London Marylebone 220033 on 1V83, 06:21, Newcastle Central - Reading 165033 on 1G16, 08:50, London Marylebone - Birmingham Snow Hill 220034 on 1M30, 07:30, Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly 168218 on 1H28, 09:42, Stratford-upon-Avon - London Marylebone 165034 on 1D16, 08:54, London Marylebone - Stratford-upon-Avon 168219 on 1H29, 09:52, Birmingham Snow Hill - London Marylebone 220002 on 1E32, 09:41, Reading - Newcastle Central 168216 on 1H25, 08:10, Kidderminster - London Marylebone (+60) 168005 on 1G18, 09:20, London Marylebone - Birmingham Snow Hill 220012 on 1O26, 08:27, Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth 66590 on 4O54, 06:13, Leeds - Southampton Maritime freightliner 66590 on 4O54, 06:13, Leeds - Southampton Maritime freightliner 66616 on 6E54, 10:34, Kingsbury - Humber empty bogie tanks 47501, Carftsman, on 6Z48, 13:05, Burton-on-Trent - Dollands Moor empty steel (DRS vice Colas 47) 47501, Carftsman, on 6Z48, 13:05, Burton-on-Trent - Dollands Moor empty steel (DRS vice Colas 47) 47501, Carftsman, on 6Z48, 13:05, Burton-on-Trent - Dollands Moor empty steel (DRS vice Colas 47) 47501, Carftsman, on 6Z48, 13:05, Burton-on-Trent - Dollands Moor empty steel (DRS vice Colas 47) 66044 shunts to run round intermodal 66044 shunts to run round intermodal 170110 on 1M60, 09:45, Cardiff Central - Nottingham 66044 shunts to run round intermodal 66044 shunts to run round intermodal 221132 on 1S35, 06:28, Penzance - Edinburgh 170113 on 1G24, 11:37, Nottingham - Birmingham New Street 43321 and 43378 on 1V54, 06:32, Dundee - Plymouth 43321 and 43378 on 1V54, 06:32, Dundee - Plymouth 170520 on 1V09, 12:08, Nottingham - Cardiff Central 170101 on 1D61, 12:19, Birmingham New Street - Nottingham 220023 on 1E36, 10:41, Reading - Newcastle Central 220013 on 1V87, 10:25, Newcastle Central - Reading 170109 on 1G26, 12:37, Nottingham - Birmingham New Street 170518 and 170522 on 1M94, 10:45, Cardiff Central - Nottingham 170518 and 170522 on 1M94, 10:45, Cardiff Central - Nottingham 66113 on 6Z70, 11:15, Doncaster Decoy - Bescot wagons off repair 221138 on 1S39, 09:25, Plymouth - Aberdeen 221123 on 1V56, 07:35, Dundee - Plymouth 170115 on 1V10, 13:08, Nottingham - Cardiff Central 170523 on 1D63, 13:23, Birmingham New Street - Nottingham 220033 on 1E40, 11:41, Reading - Newcastle Central 221139 on 1V88, 11:27, Newcastle Central - Reading 66011 on 6M82, 12:45, Walsall - Tunstead empty cement tanks

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]]> Thu Aug 6 2009 Moreton West/Appleford/Moreton West/Didcot/Didcot North http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1736784.html Started the day off with a few hours at Moreton West to get the few freights booked through and anything else around. Then went up to Appleford for 40 minutes to try the location and to see if the binliners were running. Went back to Moreton to get the early afternoon freights before the gap of traffic. Called into Didcot station to have a look what was stabled up in the sidings. Finished off with a couple of hours at Didcot North Junction to try for the car train and the other evening freights. Includes :66590/591, double headed freightliner Wednesday 5 August 2009: Started the day off with a few hours at Moreton West to get the few freights booked through and anything else around. Then went up to Appleford for 40 minutes to try the location and to see if the binliners were running. Went back to Moreton to get the early afternoon freights before the gap of traffic. Called into Didcot station to have a look what was stabled up in the sidings. Finished off with a couple of hours at Didcot North Junction to try for the car train and the other evening freights. Includes :66590/591, double headed freightliner

166220 on 2P34, 08:21, Oxford - London Paddington 165101 on 2N14, 07:27, London Paddington - Oxford 43125 and 43003 on 1L24, 06:29, Swansea - London Paddington stopper 43146 and 43030 on 1B12, 08:15, London Paddington - Cardiff Central stopper 220017 on 1E86, 08:41, Reading - Newcastle Central 220020 on 1V81, 06:01, Sheffield - Reading 43029 and 43024 on 1L28, 06:08, Hereford - London Paddington stopper 43194 and 43022 on 1Z15, 08:22, London Paddington - Moreton-in-Marsh 43042 and 43130 on 1Z18, 08:13, Moreton-in-Marsh - London Paddington 43191 and 43169 on 1A08, 06:30, Exeter-St-Davids - London Paddington stopper 165110 on 2P36, 08:37, Oxford - London Paddington 43171 and 43161 on 1C06, 08:30, London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads 43165 and 43192 on 1L32, 06:59, Swansea - London Paddington 43147 and 43175 on 1P27, 09:01, Oxford - London Paddington 43187 and 43033 on 3P35, 08:36, London Paddington - Oxford ECS ? 166204 and 166112 on 2N16, 07:58, London Paddington - Oxford 220019 on 1M30, 07:30, Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly 43141 and 43143, Stroud 700, on 1B15, 08:45, London Paddington - Swansea 221122 on 1O18, 06:37, Nottingham - Bournemouth 43198 and 43002 on 1A09, 05:41, Plymouth - London Paddington 43150 and 43012 on 1D19, 08:51, London Paddington - Oxford 66193 on 4E69, 05:10, Southampton - Wakefield Europort intermodal 166208 on 2P38, 09:07, Oxford - London Paddington 43028 and 43035 on 1C07, 09:00, London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads flyer 43172 and 43197 on 1P30, 09:31, Oxford - London Paddington 43128 and 43181 on 1L34, 07:29, Swansea - London Paddington flyer 220020 on 1E32, 09:41, Reading - Newcastle Central 165133 and 165116 on 2N18, 08:28, London Paddington - Oxford 220027 on 1V82, 06:15, Leeds - Reading 43180 and 43034 on 1B17, 09:15, London Paddington - Cardiff Central 43009 and 43087 on 1L36, 08:31, Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington DR98952 and DR98902 on 6Z14, 08:29, Eastleigh - Banbury DR98952 and DR98902 on 6Z14, 08:29, Eastleigh - Banbury 66532, P&O Nedlloyd Atlas, on 4O14, 05:40, Garston - Southampton Millbrook freightliner 43174 and 43010 on 1A10, 09:00, Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington 166101 on 2P40, 09:37, Oxford - London Paddington 166214 and 165119 on 1Z17, 09:21, London Paddington - Moreton-in-Marsh 43140 and 43127 on 1C08, 09:30, London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads 43033 and 43187 on 1P35, 10:01, Oxford - London Paddington 165106 and 166216 on 2N22, 08:58, London Paddington - Oxford 43005 and 43023 on 1L38, 07:59, Swansea - London Paddington 220006 on 1M34, 08:45, Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly 43124 and 43092 on 1B20, 09:45, London Paddington - Swansea flyer 221126 on 1O22, 07:26, Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth 43193 and 43176 on 1G21, 09:48, London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa 66578 on 4M55, 08:55, Southampton Maritime - Lawley Street freightliner 43179, Pride of Laira, and 43122 on 1A11, 09:30, Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington 165112 on 2P42, 10:07, Oxford - London Paddington 165113 on 1D23, 09:50, London Paddington - Oxford 66165 on 7O26, 10:20, Hinksey VQ - Eastleigh Yard infrastructure

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]]> Wed Aug 5 2009 Bishton/Newport/Cardiff Central/Newport/Coedkernew http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1736351.html Started off early in the morning at Coedkernew to get the few freights that were booked to run. Then went to Newport station to get the WAG and anything else that was around. After getting the MGR that was booked we went down to Cardiff on a HST for a few hours. Had a ride back up to Newport on the 67s to Taunton and got a quick shot of them after arrival. Finished off with a few hours at Coedkernew to try for the cement tanks in the evening and for the WAG, 67s and other bits. Includes : 2x double headed steels, 1 x triple headed steel, 66842, 57313, 67005/025 Monday 3 August 2009: Started off early in the morning at Coedkernew to get the few freights that were booked to run. Then went to Newport station to get the WAG and anything else that was around. After getting the MGR that was booked we went down to Cardiff on a HST for a few hours. Had a ride back up to Newport on the 67s to Taunton and got a quick shot of them after arrival. Finished off with a few hours at Coedkernew to try for the cement tanks in the evening and for the WAG, 67s and other bits. Includes : 2x double headed steels, 1 x triple headed steel, 66842, 57313, 67005/025

66561 on 0B42, 06:06, Bristol Kingsland Road - Wentloog light engine 43128 and 43181 on 1L14, 05:27, Swansea - London Paddington 158953 on 1F03, 06:28, Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 158767 on 2U02, 06:22, Bristol Temple Meads - Cardiff Central 170106 on 1M00, 06:40, Cardiff Central - Nottingham 170117 on 1V01, 05:00, Birmingham New Street - Caddiff Central 43198 and 43002 on 1L20, 05:59, Swansea - London Paddington 158766 on 2B01, 05:58, Westbury - Cardiff Central 221119 on 1M25, 07:00, Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly 150250 on 2G52, 07:12, Cardiff Central - Cheltenham Spa 43142 and 43091 on 1C01, 05:27, London Paddington - Swansea 43092 and 43124 on 1L24, 06:29, Swansea - London Paddington 170108 on 1V02, 05:42, Birmingham New Street - Cardiff Central 66579 on 4V50, 04:28, Southampton Maritime - Cardiff Wentloog freightliner 66579 on 4V50, 04:28, Southampton Maritime - Cardiff Wentloog freightliner 158952 on 1F05, 07:30, Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 150247 on 2S04, 06:02, Taunton - Cardiff Central 170117 on 1M56, 07:45, Cardiff Central - Nottingham 66527 on 6M55, 07:00, Portbury - Rugeley Power Station loaded HXAs 43147 and 43175 on 1L32, 06:59, Swansea - London Paddington 158955 on 1B04, 06:46, Frome - Cardiff Central 158767 on 2C67, 08:00, Cardiff Central - Tauton 43189 and 43190 on 1B05, 06:45, London Paddington - Swansea 66140 on 6M96, 06:22, Margam - Corby loaded steel 66140 on 6M96, 06:22, Margam - Corby loaded steel 150282 on 2L47, 07:45, Cheltenham Spa - Maesteg 43136 and 43151 on 1L34, 07:29, Swansea - London Paddington 150247 on 2C69, 09:00, Cardiff Central - Taunton 158957 on 1F06, 06:00, Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central 150227 on 2G54, 08:00, Maesteg - Cheltenham Spa 43041 and 43143, Stroud 700, on 1B10, 07:45, London Paddington - Swansea 43041 and 43143, Stroud 700, on 1B10, 07:45, London Paddington - Swansea 175010 on 1W85, 09:20, Cardiff Central - Holyhead 175011 on 1V73, 06:31, Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven 158955 on 1F09, 09:30, Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 66065 on 6E09, 08:54, Margam - Lackenby empty steel 57313 on 1V31, 05:32, Holyhead - Cardiff Central - The WAG 57313 57313 on 1V31, 05:32, Holyhead - Cardiff Central - The WAG 150250 on 2L49, 08:45, Cheltenham Spa - Maesteg 150279 on 2U08, 08:40, Weston-super-Mare - Cardiff Central 66579 on 4O51, 10:00, Wentloog - Southampton Maritime 43146 and 43030, Christian Lewis Trust, on 1B12, 08:15, London Paddington - Cardiff Central 175111 on 1Z17, 09:50, Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly vice Milford Haven @ 07:05 43146 and 43030, Christian Lewis Trust, on 1B12, 08:15, London Paddington - Cardiff Central 170109 on 1V04, 07:00, Nottingham - Cardiff Central 150221 on 2C71, 10:00, Cardiff Central - Taunton 150230 on 2G56, 09:15, Maesteg - Cheltenham Spa 158956 on 1F08, 06:51, Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central 43187 and 43033, Driver Brian Cooper 15 June 1947 - 5 October 1999, on 1B15, 08:45, London Paddington - Swansea

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]]> Mon Aug 3 2009 Fairwood Junction/Dilton Marsh/Fairwood Junction/Westbury http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1736319.html Was going to have an early start on the 3rd day of our holiday but decided to wait until a bit later due to torrential rain in the morning. Went out to Fairwood to see what stone was around. Not much booked to run so nipped over to Dilton Marsh to get the departmental heading to Eastleigh. We then went back to Fairwood to get the couple of freights that were booked to run. Finished off with a quick visit to Westbury station to see what was stabled up. Includes : 59005(Aggregate Industries livery), 59201, 59104, 66522 Tuesday 4 August 2009: Was going to have an early start on the 3rd day of our holiday but decided to wait until a bit later due to torrential rain in the morning. Went out to Fairwood to see what stone was around. Not much booked to run so nipped over to Dilton Marsh to get the departmental heading to Eastleigh. We then went back to Fairwood to get the couple of freights that were booked to run. Finished off with a quick visit to Westbury station to see what was stabled up. Includes : 59005(Aggregate Industries livery), 59201, 59104, 66522

66522 on 6C72, 08:15, Taunton (Fairwater Yard) - Westbury VQ infrastructure 66522 on 6C72, 08:15, Taunton (Fairwater Yard) - Westbury VQ infrastructure 158763 and 153372 on 2O70, 07:50, Gloucester - Weymouth 158763 and 153372 on 2O70, 07:50, Gloucester - Weymouth 43012 and 43195 on 1A77, 05:41, Penzance - London Paddington 43012 and 43195 on 1A77, 05:41, Penzance - London Paddington 43164 and 43078 on 1C74, 08:18, London Paddington - Exeter St Davids 43164 and 43078 on 1C74, 08:18, London Paddington - Exeter St Davids 66161 on 6O41, 10:14, Westbury - Eastleigh infrastructure 66161 on 6O41, 10:14, Westbury - Eastleigh infrastructure 150232 and 150261 on 2O86, 08:42, Gloucester - Weymouth 150232 and 150261 on 2O86, 08:42, Gloucester - Weymouth 59104, Village of Great Elm, on 7C31, 09:45, Theale - Merehead empty stone 59104, Village of Great Elm, on 7C31, 09:45, Theale - Merehead empty stone 59104, Village of Great Elm, on 7C31, 09:45, Theale - Merehead empty stone 43132 and 43027 on 1A78, 06:48, Penzance - London Paddington 43132 - We save the children, Will you ? 43132 and 43027 on 1A78, 06:48, Penzance - London Paddington 159021 on 5O65, 11:31, Salisbury - Yeovil Junction ECS (lense clouded up due to the rain) 159021 on 5O65, 11:31, Salisbury - Yeovil Junction ECS (lense clouded up due to the rain) 43086 and 43098 on 1C77, 10:06, London Paddington - Penzance 43086 and 43098 on 1C77, 10:06, London Paddington - Penzance 66027 on 6W51, 04:30, Long Rock (Penzance) - Westbury infrastructure 66027 on 6W51, 04:30, Long Rock (Penzance) - Westbury infrastructure 66027 on 6W51, 04:30, Long Rock (Penzance) - Westbury infrastructure 43141 and 43144 on 1A81, 08:44, Penzance - London Paddington 43141 and 43144 on 1A81, 08:44, Penzance - London Paddington 43003 and 43125 on 1C79, 11:06, London Paddington - Plymouth 43003 - Isambard Kingdom Brunel 43003 and 43125 on 1C79, 11:06, London Paddington - Plymouth 150248 on 2O89, 10:42, Gloucester - Weymouth 150248 on 2O89, 10:42, Gloucester - Weymouth 150248 on 2O89, 10:42, Gloucester - Weymouth 66522 on 6C73, 13:12, Westbury VQ - Taunton (Fairwater Yard) infrastructure 66522 on 6C73, 13:12, Westbury VQ - Taunton (Fairwater Yard) infrastructure 66522 on 6C73, 13:12, Westbury VQ - Taunton (Fairwater Yard) infrastructure 66522 on 6C73, 13:12, Westbury VQ - Taunton (Fairwater Yard) infrastructure 153372 and 158763 on 2E22, 11:10, Weymouth - Gloucester 153372 and 158763 on 2E22, 11:10, Weymouth - Gloucester 43078 and 43164 on 1A82, 11:55, Exeter St Davids - London Paddington 43078 and 43164 on 1A82, 11:55, Exeter St Davids - London Paddington 43195 and 43012 on 1C81, 12:06, London Paddington - Penzance 43195 and 43012 on 1C81, 12:06, London Paddington - Penzance 59104, Village of Great Elm, on 7O40, 13:40, Merehead - Eastleigh loaded stone 59104, Village of Great Elm, on 7O40, 13:40, Merehead - Eastleigh loaded stone 59005, Kenneth J Painter, on 6A13, 13:30, Whatley - West Drayton loaded stone 59005, Kenneth J Painter, on 6A13, 13:30, Whatley - West Drayton loaded stone 59005, Kenneth J Painter, on 6A13, 13:30, Whatley - West Drayton loaded stone 59005, Kenneth J Painter, on 6A13, 13:30, Whatley - West Drayton loaded stone 43133 and 43153 on 1J83, 12:18, London Paddington - Taunton

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]]> Tue Aug 4 2009 Undy/Bishton http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1735281.html Decided to try a couple of locations in the Newport area as we were spending the first day of our holiday there. Started off at the footbridge in Undy as we were passing by and it looked like a good location. Then went down to Bishton Flyover as we had seen many photos taken from there and wanted to try the location ourselves. Includes : FGW units and hsts Sunday 2 August 2009: Decided to try a couple of locations in the Newport area as we were spending the first day of our holiday there. Started off at the footbridge in Undy as we were passing by and it looked like a good location. Then went down to Bishton Flyover as we had seen many photos taken from there and wanted to try the location ourselves. Includes : FGW units and hsts

158953 on 1F29, 17:11, Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 158953 on 1F29, 17:11, Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 170115 on 1V08, 15:36, Derby - Cardiff Central 170115 on 1V08, 15:36, Derby - Cardiff Central 158769 on 1F31, 17:43, Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 158769 on 1F31, 17:43, Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 43158 and 43154 on 1L86, 16:00, Carmarthen - London Paddington 43158 and 43154 on 1L86, 16:00, Carmarthen - London Paddington 158959 on 1F26, 15:08, Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central 158959 on 1F26, 15:08, Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central 170110 on 1M95, 17:50, Cardiff Central - Derby 170110 on 1M95, 17:50, Cardiff Central - Derby 43124 and 43092 on 1B59, 16:37, London Paddington - Swansea 43124 and 43092 on 1B59, 16:37, London Paddington - Swansea 158954 on 1F33, 18:10, Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 158954 on 1F33, 18:10, Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 150252 on 2G58, 18:30, Cardiff Central - Cheltenham Spa 150252 on 2G58, 18:30, Cardiff Central - Cheltenham Spa 170522 and 170117 on 1V09, 16:35, Derby - Cardiff Central 170522 and 170117 on 1V09, 16:35, Derby - Cardiff Central 170115 on 1M83, 18:50, Cardiff Central - Derby 170115 on 1M83, 18:50, Cardiff Central - Derby 158957 on 1F28, 16:08, Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central 158957 on 1F28, 16:08, Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central 150283 on 2G59, 18:18, Cheltenham Spa - Cardiff Central 150283 on 2G59, 18:18, Cheltenham Spa - Cardiff Central 43033 and 43187 on 1L90, 17:59, Swansea - London Paddington 43033 and 43187 on 1L90, 17:59, Swansea - London Paddington 43002 and 43198 on 1B69, 17:37, London Paddington - Swansea 43002 and 43198 on 1B69, 17:37, London Paddington - Swansea 158959 on 1F35, 19:11, Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 158959 on 1F35, 19:11, Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour 170103 on 1V10, 17:36, Derby - Cardiff Central 170103 on 1V10, 17:36, Derby - Cardiff Central 170117 and 170522 on 1M85, 19:50, Cardiff Central - Birmingham New Street 170117 and 170522 on 1M85, 19:50, Cardiff Central - Birmingham New Street 158952 on 1F30, 17:08, Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central 158952 on 1F30, 17:08, Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central

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]]> Sun Aug 2 2009 Helsby/Sandycroft/Hooton http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1730415.html Went out to Helsby to get the timber and the Ellesmere Port coal which has recently started running again. The coal came out early which allowed us to race over to Sandycroft to get the WAG. Finished off with an hour at Hooton after hearing that the purple capital of culture unit, 508134, was on the circuit. Includes : 57304, 57316, 66607 and 508134(Purple capital of culture unit) Thursday 23 July 2009: Went out to Helsby to get the timber and the Ellesmere Port coal which has recently started running again. The coal came out early which allowed us to race over to Sandycroft to get the WAG. Finished off with an hour at Hooton after hearing that the purple capital of culture unit, 508134, was on the circuit. Includes : 57304, 57316, 66607 and 508134(Purple capital of culture unit)

175107 on 1H91, 15:08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175107 on 1H91, 15:08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175111 on 1D30, 15:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175111 on 1D30, 15:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 57304, Gordon Tracy, on 6J37, 12:51, Carlisle Yard - Chirk, Kronospan - loaded timber 57304, Gordon Tracy, on 6J37, 12:51, Carlisle Yard - Chirk, Kronospan - loaded timber 175010 on 1H92, 16;08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175010 on 1H92, 16;08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175108 on 1D31, 16:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175108 on 1D31, 16:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175105 on 1D40, 17:19, Manchester Piccadilly - Chester 175105 on 1D40, 17:19, Manchester Piccadilly - Chester 175116 on 1H93, 17:07, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175116 on 1H93, 17:07, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175107 on 1D32, 17:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175107 on 1D32, 17:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 66607 on 6F03, 19:19, Ellesmere Port Manisty Wharf - Fiddlers Ferry Power Station loaded HXAs 66607 on 6F03, 19:19, Ellesmere Port Manisty Wharf - Fiddlers Ferry Power Station loaded HXAs 66607 on 6F03, 19:19, Ellesmere Port Manisty Wharf - Fiddlers Ferry Power Station loaded HXAs 158823 on 1J70, 17:21, Holyhead - Shrewsbury via Chester 57316 on 1W91, 16:15, Cardiff Central - Holyhead - The WAG Express 507023 on 2Y29, 18:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507023 on 2Y29, 18:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507014 on 2C35, 19:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 507014 on 2C35, 19:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 508143 on 2C33, 18:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 508143 on 2C33, 18:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 507023 on 2Y32, 19:49, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507023 on 2Y32, 19:49, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507018 on 2Y30, 18:49, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 508143 on 2C36, 20:00, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 508143 on 2C36, 20:00, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 508117 on 2C34, 19:00, Chester - Chester via Liverpool loop 508134 on 2Y31, 19:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 508134 on 2Y31, 19:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 detail shot 508134 on 2Y31, 19:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 508134 on 2Y31, 19:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop and 507018 on 2Y33, 20:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507018 on 2Y33, 20:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop 507018 on 2Y33, 20:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool loop

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]]> Thu Jul 23 2009 Storeton/Bidston http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1725870.html Went out to Storeton in the morning to get 67006 bringing back 507017 from Doncaster. Then went out to Bidston to get the 67 retunring to Donacster with 508138. Includes : 67006 Tuesday 14 July 2009: Went out to Storeton in the morning to get 67006 bringing back 507017 from Doncaster. Then went out to Bidston to get the 67 retunring to Donacster with 508138. Includes : 67006

150213 on 2J77, 10:32, Bidston - Wrexham Central 150213 on 2J77, 10:32, Bidston - Wrexham Central 67006, Royal Sovereign, ADB975974, 507017 and ADB975978 on 5X68, 08:06, Warrington Arpley - Birkenhead North - unit off repair ex Doncaster 67006, Royal Sovereign, ADB975974, 507017 and ADB975978 on 5X68, 08:06, Warrington Arpley - Birkenhead North - unit off repair ex Doncaster 507017 508126 on 2W24, 12:21, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 507009 on 2W22, 11:51, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 508123 on 2W25, 12:36, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 507015 on 2W23, 12:06, West Kirby - West Kirby via Liverpool loop 67006, Royal Sovereign, ADB975978, 508138 and ADB975974 on 5X75, 12:54, Birkenhead North - Doncaster - unit for repair 67006, Royal Sovereign, ADB975978, 508138 and ADB975974 on 5X75, 12:54, Birkenhead North - Doncaster - unit for repair 508138 67006, Royal Sovereign, ADB975978, 508138 and ADB975974 on 5X75, 12:54, Birkenhead North - Doncaster - unit for repair

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]]> Tue Jul 14 2009 Helsby/Hooton/Sandycroft http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1725703.html Went out to Helsby to try and get the GBRf gypsum whcih was running to Hooton for the first time. The light was perfect until around 10 minutes before it appeared. Went down to Hooton to get the GBRf for a second time going into the run roun. There it left the wagons before returning to Chester to stable up for the night. Then went over to Sandycroft to get the WAG as it had 57313 on it. Includes : 66723, 57313, 507019 (Red capital of culture), 507033 (Green capital of culture) Monday 13 July 2009: Went out to Helsby to try and get the GBRf gypsum whcih was running to Hooton for the first time. The light was perfect until around 10 minutes before it appeared. Went down to Hooton to get the GBRf for a second time going into the run roun. There it left the wagons before returning to Chester to stable up for the night. Then went over to Sandycroft to get the WAG as it had 57313 on it. Includes : 66723, 57313, 507019 (Red capital of culture), 507033 (Green capital of culture)

175107 on 1H91, 15;08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175107 on 1H91, 15;08, Llandudno - Manchester Piccadilly 175108 on 1D30, 15:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 175108 on 1D30, 15:50, Manchester Piccadilly - Llandudno 66723, Chinook, on 4M87, 13:01, Doncaster Decoy - Hooton empty gypsums - for stabling 66723, Chinook, on 4M87, 13:01, Doncaster Decoy - Hooton empty gypsums - for stabling 508111 on 2Y24, 16:30, Chester - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Loop 508111 on 2Y24, 16:30, Chester - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Loop 507006 on 2C31, 17:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool Loop 507006 on 2C31, 17:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool Loop 66723, Chinook, on 4M87, 13:01, Doncaster Decoy - Hooton empty gypsums - for stabling 66723, Chinook, on 4M87, 13:01, Doncaster Decoy - Hooton empty gypsums - for stabling 66723, Chinook, on 4M87, 13:01, Doncaster Decoy - Hooton empty gypsums - for stabling 66723, Chinook, on 4M87, 13:01, Doncaster Decoy - Hooton empty gypsums - for stabling 508127 507016 on 5R33, 17:38, Chester - Rock Ferry ECS 508127 and 507001 on 2C27, 17:18, Moorfields - Chester 507003 on 2Y28, 17:49, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Loop 508140 on 2Y25, 16:49, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Loop 508111 on 5R24, 18:00, Ellesmere Port - Rock Ferry ECS 507033 on 2C28, 17:33, Moorfields - Chester 507033 on 2C28, 17:33, Moorfields - Chester 66723, Chinook, on 0M87, 18:31, Hooton - Chester light engine 66723 - Chinook 66723, Chinook, on 0M87, 18:31, Hooton - Chester light engine 66723, Chinook, on 0M87, 18:31, Hooton - Chester light engine 66723, Chinook, on 0M87, 18:31, Hooton - Chester light engine 66723, Chinook, on 0M87, 18:31, Hooton - Chester light engine 66723, Chinook, on 0M87, 18:31, Hooton - Chester light engine 66723, Chinook, on 0M87, 18:31, Hooton - Chester light engine 66723 detail shot 66723 detail shot 66723, Chinook, on 0M87, 18:31, Hooton - Chester light engine 66723, Chinook, on 0M87, 18:31, Hooton - Chester light engine 507001 and 508127 on 5R27, 18:08, Chester - Rock Ferry ECS 507001 and 508127 on 5R27, 18:08, Chester - Rock Ferry ECS 507019 on 2C30, 17:48, Moorfields - Chester 507019 on 2C30, 17:48, Moorfields - Chester 508140 on 2Y29, 18:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Loop 508140 on 2Y29, 18:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Loop 508112 on 2Y27, 17:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Loop 508112 on 2Y27, 17:19, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port via Liverpool Loop 507033 on 2C33, 18:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool Loop 507033 on 2C33, 18:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool Loop 507006 on 2C31, 17:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool Loop 507006 on 2C31, 17:30, Chester - Chester via Liverpool Loop and 507019 on 5N30, 18:38, Chester - New Brighton No.1 Siding ECS 507019 on 5N30, 18:38, Chester - New Brighton No.1 Siding ECS 507019 on 5N30, 18:38, Chester - New Brighton No.1 Siding ECS 158825 on 1J70, 17:21, Holyhead - Shrewsbury 57313 on 1W91, 16:15, Cardiff Central - Holyhead - The WAG Express

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]]> Mon Jul 13 2009 Lancaster/Carlisle Kingmoor/Carlisle http://www.johnskipsey.fotopic.net/c1724860.html Started off witha couple of hours at Lancaster on the way up to try and get the 87 heading north and to see if we could catch the flasks. Then went to Kingmoor Depot in the afternoon for the DRS open day - this was really good, thanks to all the DRS staff and helpers who made it a great day. Went back to Carlisle station for a visit after visiting the depot to see what was around and to try and get a new Scotrail liveried 156. Called in at Carnforth on the way back to try and get the 47s heading north but missed them by a matter of minutes. Includes : DRS open day, 3 x 47, 87002, triple headed flasks, 57315 Saturday 11 July 2009: Started off witha couple of hours at Lancaster on the way up to try and get the 87 heading north and to see if we could catch the flasks. Then went to Kingmoor Depot in the afternoon for the DRS open day - this was really good, thanks to all the DRS staff and helpers who made it a great day. Went back to Carlisle station for a visit after visiting the depot to see what was around and to try and get a new Scotrail liveried 156. Called in at Carnforth on the way back to try and get the 47s heading north but missed them by a matter of minutes. Includes : DRS open day, 3 x 47, 87002, triple headed flasks, 57315

390004, Virgin Scot, on 1M07, 06:30, Glasgow Central - London Euston 185102 and 185101 on 1S38, 07:28, Manchester Airport - Edinburgh 221109, Marco Polo, on 1M50, 06:52, Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street 390043, Virgin Explorer, on 1S37, 06:05, London Euston - Glasgow Central 156464 on 2C43, 08:42, Preston - Carlisle via Barrow 156444 on 2C78, 08:51, Morecambe - Lancaster 221104, Sir John Franklin, on 1S39, 07:20, Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh 47804 and 47826 on 1Z46, 07:48, Barrow-in-Furness - Blaenau Ffestiniog 47804 and 47826 on 1Z46, 07:48, Barrow-in-Furness - Blaenau Ffestiniog 47804 and 47826 on 1Z46, 07:48, Barrow-in-Furness - Blaenau Ffestiniog 47826 47826 detail shot 47826 detail shot 47826 detail shot 47826 detail shot 156444 on 2C79, 09:15, Lancaster - Morecambe 47826 detail shot 47804 and 47826 on 1Z46, 07:48, Barrow-in-Furness - Blaenau Ffestiniog 87002, Royal Sovereign and 47786, Roy Castle OBE, on 1Z86, 06:10, Birmingham International - Glasgow Central 87002, Royal Sovereign and 47786, Roy Castle OBE, on 1Z86, 06:10, Birmingham International - Glasgow Central 87002, Royal Sovereign and 47786, Roy Castle OBE, on 1Z86, 06:10, Birmingham International - Glasgow Central 185110 on 1M91, 07:10, Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport 66416 on 4S43, 05:31, Daventry - Grangemouth intermodal 66416 on 4S43, 05:31, Daventry - Grangemouth intermodal 153363 on 2C32, 06:26, Maryport - Lancaster 390036, City of Coventry, on 1M08, 07:35, Glasgow Central - London Euston 221105, William Baffin, on 1M51, 08:00, Glasgow Central - Birmingham New Street 390024, Virgin Venturer, on 1S42, 07:30, London Euston - Glasgow Central 153363 and 156444 185134 on 1C70, 08:25, Manchester Airport - Windermere 156444 on 2C71, 10:05, Lancaster - Morecambe 150268, Benny Rothman - The Manchester Rambler, on 2H08, 08:19, Leeds - Morecambe via Lancaster (rev) 221115 on 1S44, 08:20, Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh 185129 on 1N23, 09:41, Windermere - Preston 185140 on 1S40, 09:00, Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central 185107 on 1C51, 09:14, Blackpool North - Barrow-in-Furness via Preston (rev) 185135 on 1U60, 09:23, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport 150268, Benny Rothman - The Manchester Rambler, on 2H08, 08:19, Leeds - Morecambe via Lancaster (rev) 390034, City of Carlisle, on 1M09, 08:40, Glasgow Central - London Euston 390034, City of Carlisle, on 1M09, 08:40, Glasgow Central - London Euston 156444 on 2C72, 10:33, Morecambe - Lancaster 150268, Benny Rothman - The Manchester Rambler, on 2H87, 10:41, Morecambe - Leeds via Lancaster (rev) 390018, Virgin Princess, on 1S45, 08:30, London Euston - Glasgow Central 221107, Sir Martin Frobisher, on 1M52, 08:52, Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street 150268, Benny Rothman - The Manchester Rambler, on 2H87, 10:41, Morecambe - Leeds via Lancaster (rev) 221115 on 1S47, 09:20, Birmingham New Street - Glasgow Central 185130 on 1S46, 10:00, Manchester Airport - Edinburgh 153360 on 2C38, 09:07, Sellafield - Lancaster 185129 on 1C71, 11:04, Preston - Windermere 153363 on 2C73, 11:23, Lancaster - Morecambe

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