Steaming Around the North http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/ 22 rows en-gb 60 G.C.R. Autumn "Steam Railway" Gala 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1767295.html A quick call-in at the Gala en-route to Leicester with family & friends meant a curtailed visit and no chance for me to go linesiding with my camera. Guest engines for the event were 70013 "Oliver Cromwell, 9F -92203 "Black Prince WD 8F 90733 from the K&WVR plus Fairburn Tank 42085 still on loan from the L&HR, and home fleet of BR Std 2-78019, 30777 "Sir Lamiel,"Robinson 04 63601 & Stainer 8F 48305 - which managed to elude me on several occasions - passing me every time whilst traveling. A extended timetable with freight trains with different stock between very passenger service meant lots of train movements using the double tracks. Full passenger services seemed to be the norm as well and all stations were very busy in the nice weather. Only complaints were that I couldnt have stopped longer because I had to return for work on sunday. Excellent Gala Monday 12 October 2009: A quick call-in at the Gala en-route to Leicester with family & friends meant a curtailed visit and no chance for me to go linesiding with my camera. Guest engines for the event were 70013 "Oliver Cromwell, 9F -92203 "Black Prince WD 8F 90733 from the K&WVR plus Fairburn Tank 42085 still on loan from the L&HR, and home fleet of BR Std 2-78019, 30777 "Sir Lamiel,"Robinson 04 63601 & Stainer 8F 48305 - which managed to elude me on several occasions - passing me every time whilst traveling. A extended timetable with freight trains with different stock between very passenger service meant lots of train movements using the double tracks. Full passenger services seemed to be the norm as well and all stations were very busy in the nice weather. Only complaints were that I couldnt have stopped longer because I had to return for work on sunday. Excellent Gala

30777 30777 Guest engine WD 8F 90733 from the K&WVR looks great with the wind cutters L&HR`s Fairburn Tank heads towards Loughborough with a two coach local train Fairburn Tank 42085 heads towards Loughborough with a two coach local train Guest engine 70013 70013 Robinson O4 63601 approaching Rothley station with a mixed good train. Robinson O4 class 63601 approaches Rothley station with a mixed freight train Robinson O4 class 63601 approaching Rothley station Robinson O4 class 63601 heads through Rothley station with a mixed freight train WD 8F 90733 tender first passes into Rothley station with a mixed freight for loughborough WD 8F 90733 Guest engine 70013 WD 8F 90733 being watered at Loughborough GWR tank 4141 layed up in a siding In Loughborough sheds BR STD 2 78019 bacck from its visits to Llangollen & Embsay Railways Black 5 - 45305 being overhauled in the sheds Frames of Western County class - 34039 6990 LMS Jinty - 47406 under restoration in the sheds at Loughborough Tender view of Black 5 - 45305 being overhauled in the sheds 70013 70013 Thought this looked better in B & W = WD 90733 about to leave Loughborough station Robinson 04 - 63601 at Loughborough 70013 Robinson 04 - 63601 9F 92203 comes off a returning service at Loughborough 9F 92203 Fairburn tank 42085 uncoupling from a goods train Fairburn tank - 42085 waits to bank out the

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]]> Mon Oct 12 2009 Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway - Harvest of Steam Gala 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1760731.html Another poor Harvest for the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway with only two steam engines running due to breakdowns but a class 31 - D5600 diesel was used as a substitute. Back in 2007 the event was cancelled and replaces with a frequent timetable when this happened, but the importing of BR STD 2 - 78019 working the rounds from the GCR meant that the event went ahead. The other engine was 0-6-0 saddle Tank "Darfield No1." Nice to see a decent freight train on the line and also the "Stately Train Set" being used. Perhaps dropping the Gala fares might have enticed more people to attend, but some nice photo opportunities were to be had on a mild cloudy autumn day Sunday 27 September 2009: Another poor Harvest for the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway with only two steam engines running due to breakdowns but a class 31 - D5600 diesel was used as a substitute. Back in 2007 the event was cancelled and replaces with a frequent timetable when this happened, but the importing of BR STD 2 - 78019 working the rounds from the GCR meant that the event went ahead. The other engine was 0-6-0 saddle Tank "Darfield No1." Nice to see a decent freight train on the line and also the "Stately Train Set" being used. Perhaps dropping the Gala fares might have enticed more people to attend, but some nice photo opportunities were to be had on a mild cloudy autumn day

0-6-0 saddle tank - 0-6-0 saddle tank - BR Std Class 2 - 78019 just left the line loop heading for Embsay station A view of BR Std Class 2 - 78019 heading for Embsay station 0-6-0 saddle tank - Prrofile of 0-6-0 saddle tank - Class 31 - D5600 heads for Bolton Abbey Class 31 - D5600 returning to Embsay from Bolton Abbey BR Std Class 2 - 78019, tender first ,drags the freight towards Bolton Abbey In the perfect setting for it, BR Std Class 2 - 78019 working hard out of Bolton Abbey towards Embsay with a decent lenght mixed freight train. BR Closer picture of Std Class 2 - 78019 with the freight train. 0-6-0 saddle tank - Profile of 0-6-0 saddle tank - Heading of towards Bolton Abbey, 0-6-0 saddle tank - BR Std Class 2 - 78019 at the end of the line at Bow Bridge BR Std Class 2 - 78019 at Bow Bridge

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]]> Sun Sep 27 2009 Middleton Railway Autumn Gala - 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1757121.html Autumn Steam gala at the Middleton Railway and after last years 250th aniversary event I didn`t want to miss this one either, but work limited me just to a saturday afternoon visit. Not as high key as the previous year but they managed to pack just as many line movements into the timetable with passenger services to Park halt and freight / guards van runs to the hardly used Balm Road, double heading ending the day with a full line freight & passenger services. Steam engines running were "Sir Berkley" & MSC No.67 plus Diesel shunters D2999 & LMS 7051. Another enjoyable visit to this friendly industrial line in Leeds. Saturday 19 September 2009: Autumn Steam gala at the Middleton Railway and after last years 250th aniversary event I didn`t want to miss this one either, but work limited me just to a saturday afternoon visit. Not as high key as the previous year but they managed to pack just as many line movements into the timetable with passenger services to Park halt and freight / guards van runs to the hardly used Balm Road, double heading ending the day with a full line freight & passenger services. Steam engines running were "Sir Berkley" & MSC No.67 plus Diesel shunters D2999 & LMS 7051. Another enjoyable visit to this friendly industrial line in Leeds.

0-4-0 Shunter D2999 & Shunter LMS 7051 Hunslet engine co. No.1697 became LMS 7051 Ex York City Council - Steam Road roller. MSC 67 seen between Moor Rd & the station on a position move MSC 67 at Moor Road station waiting with the freight for Balm Road MSC 67 at Moor Road station setting off with the freight for Balm Road. MSC 67 passing by out of the station towards Moor road crossing and the destination at Balm Rd. Newly restored coal wagon painted in Middleton Colliery colours End of the line at Balm Road end and MSC 67 slows down to stop before running around the freight train MSC 67 at Balm Road MSC 67 running aroung the freight train at Balm road MSC67 returning with the freight train from Balm Road to the station MSC 67 returning with the good train crossing Moor Road MSC 67 returning with the freight train crossing Moor Road 0-4-0 Shunter D2999 on a position move around the station LMS 7051 LMS 7051 The two steam engines being serviced and watered before a double headed run to Park halt MSC 67 & A view of The retuning double header coming out of the motorway tunnel heaading for Moor Road station D2999 returns across Moor Road ith another goods train LMS 7051 on the rear of the good train The double header from Park Halt now sets off for a full line tour to Balm Road here crossing Moor Road. MSC 67 piloting

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]]> Sat Sep 19 2009 Ribble Steam Railway Steam Gala 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1754740.html Another visit to the Ribble Steam Railway in Preston Docklands for their Steam Gala. Work prevented me from going for the full day but I managed an afternoon trip with a run along the line, a quick look around the museum and also a look around the workshops to see what was under restoration and repair and also lineside for some photographs. 3 engines in steam and a shunter were working a small freight and a 3 coach set. - 0-4-0 saddle Tank "John Howe,"0-6-0 Saddle tank "Cumbria" on loan from the Furness Trust & 0-6-0 Saddle Tank "Walkden"+ 03 Shunter D2595 Another day sunny day out and an interesting visit to the workshop - must be one of the best workshop facilities I`ve seen. Sunday 13 September 2009: Another visit to the Ribble Steam Railway in Preston Docklands for their Steam Gala. Work prevented me from going for the full day but I managed an afternoon trip with a run along the line, a quick look around the museum and also a look around the workshops to see what was under restoration and repair and also lineside for some photographs. 3 engines in steam and a shunter were working a small freight and a 3 coach set. - 0-4-0 saddle Tank "John Howe,"0-6-0 Saddle tank "Cumbria" on loan from the Furness Trust & 0-6-0 Saddle Tank "Walkden"+ 03 Shunter D2595 Another day sunny day out and an interesting visit to the workshop - must be one of the best workshop facilities I`ve seen.

0-4-0 Pannier Tank John Howe makes a spirited start from the platform Both engines working the train out of the platform towards strand Road. The train is top and tailed with 0-6-0 saddle tank 05 shunter D2595 05 shunter D2595 attached to the freight Another diesel running in the museum giving kiddies rides up and down the track. L & Y 0-4-0 tank 0-4-0 close up of 05 shunter D2595 bringing the demo freight back 0-4-0- tank 0-6-0 0-6-0 In the workshops this 0-6-0 being restored Diesal shunters also under restoration A full length few of one line in the workshop of engines in the queue for restoration A locomotive boiler sits on a truck whilst under restoration. 03 shunter D2148 in the workshop A view looking up one aisle of the workhop of the restoration queue Shunter under restoration D8539 being restored in the workshop Closeup of John Howe approaches the swingbridge on the final demo freight of the day John Howe leaving the swingbridge on the final demo freight of the day 0-4-0

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]]> Sun Sep 13 2009 Llangollen Autumn Steam Gala 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1753738.html Friday and the first of a three day steam gala and a glorious sunny warm day as well!! Engines running were BR Std 2 - 78019 visiting from the GCR, newly restored BR - Std 4 80072, Black 5 - 44806 & GWR Pannier tank 6430 between an autotrain.(GWR 3802 & 5643 due to be running later in the gala) A enjoyable run up and down the line (with an interesting start behind 78019 at Llangollen) was followed by going lineside with my camera in the sunshine. Not as high key as the "Steel Steam & Stars II" gala earlier in the year but still a nice day out on a beautiful line. Friday 11 September 2009: Friday and the first of a three day steam gala and a glorious sunny warm day as well!! Engines running were BR Std 2 - 78019 visiting from the GCR, newly restored BR - Std 4 80072, Black 5 - 44806 & GWR Pannier tank 6430 between an autotrain.(GWR 3802 & 5643 due to be running later in the gala) A enjoyable run up and down the line (with an interesting start behind 78019 at Llangollen) was followed by going lineside with my camera in the sunshine. Not as high key as the "Steel Steam & Stars II" gala earlier in the year but still a nice day out on a beautiful line.

BR Std 2 - 78019 waits with its train to take out the 10-30 service BR Std 2 - 78019 at the head of the 10.30 service BR Std 2 - 78019 viewed for the opposite platform waiting with the 10-30 service Rear view of BR Std 2 - 78019 BR Std 2 - 78019 sets of from Llangollen with steam cocks open and struggling to get a grip on the rails Passing the shunter on the way to Carrog - someone is very happy ! BR Std 2 - 78019 at Carrog Station BR Std 2 - 78019 blowing off at Carrog station BR Std 2 - 78019 just arrived back at Llangollen station BR Std 2 - 78019 crosses the River Dee on the 12-30 serice to Carrog. Newly restored BR 80072 pilots the 13-20 service back towards Llangollen Newly restored BR 80072 pilots Br Std 2 78019 on the 13-20 service back towards Llangollen BR Black 5 - 44806 heads towards Carrog with the 13-30 service from Llangollen. LMS Black 5 - 44806 heads for Carrog LMS Black 5 - 44806 returning to Llangollen with the 14-20 service from carrog GWR pannier tank - 6430 looks great in the Deeside countryside on the Autotrain GWR pannier tank - 6430 heads off towards Carrog with the 14-05 sevice from Llangollen LMS Black 5 44806 returning to Llangollen seen here passing through Berwyn station 78019 pilots 44806 out of Llangollen with the 15-30 service BR Std 2 - 78019 pilots Black 5 44806 out of Llangollen with the 15-30 service 80072 brings back the 15-20 service from Carrog approaching Llangollen GWR Pannier tank 6430 working the Autotrain out of Llangollen with the 16-05 service. Br std Tank 80072 working out of Llangollen on the 16-30 service

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]]> Fri Sep 11 2009 M.o.S.I. - "Great Garratt Gathering" http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1741045.html Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester - Great Garratt Gathering. I wasnt too sure what to expect for this event - I thought a couple of Garratts plus and engine or two in steam and that would be it - How wrong I was !!! - Garratts in all shapes and sizes from oo guage up to the full size monsters - hundreds of them (mainly models - with a good percentage steaming!) L&Y Ironclad 957 from the K&WVR plus 2-2-0 "Planet" & 0-4-0ST Beyer Peacock No1827 from the Foxfield railway pulling trains and too many on static display here to mension all. Model Railways & tramways in the halls , trade stalls plus another warehouse full of aircraft cars & motorbikes made for a teriffic day out. Im busy planning a time for another trip - too much to take in on an afternoon. Brilliant !! Saturday 15 August 2009: Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester - Great Garratt Gathering. I wasnt too sure what to expect for this event - I thought a couple of Garratts plus and engine or two in steam and that would be it - How wrong I was !!! - Garratts in all shapes and sizes from oo guage up to the full size monsters - hundreds of them (mainly models - with a good percentage steaming!) L&Y Ironclad 957 from the K&WVR plus 2-2-0 "Planet" & 0-4-0ST Beyer Peacock No1827 from the Foxfield railway pulling trains and too many on static display here to mension all. Model Railways & tramways in the halls , trade stalls plus another warehouse full of aircraft cars & motorbikes made for a teriffic day out. Im busy planning a time for another trip - too much to take in on an afternoon. Brilliant !!

7 1/4 2-2-0 English Electric Battery shunting locomotive no1378 Replica of 2-2-0 0-6-0 L & Y Ironclad 957 from K&WVR takes the train along the line L & Y 957 steams off with its load down the line Traction Engine Traction Engine -Rusty Nuts K1 Garratt, 0-4-0+0-4-0 K1 Garrett No 5292 on loan from the Ffestiniog Railway 2-2-0 0-6-0 L & Y 957 passes 2-2-0 2-2-0 Beyer Peacock Work shunter No1(works No.1827) On loan from the ELR -Hymek D7076 Battery shunting locomotive works no1378 Beyer Peacock Work shunter No1 on loan from the Foxfield Railway number plate on Vulcan Foundry Locomotive 4-4-0 No 3064 Vulcan Foundry Locomotive 4-4-0 No 3064 7 1/4 Blackpool Tram No.711 Another running model tram Model of Tasmanian Railways No1 - Cab view of Tasmanian Railways No1 - Running models from the One side of The other side of Met - Vickers EM2 (BR class 77) 27001 More Name plate of BR class 77 - 27001 GL class Beyer-Garratt No2352, 4-8-2+2-8-4 On permanent loan to the Bressingham Steam Museum -0-4-0+0-4-0 Beyer Garrett Beyer Peacock Work shunter No1 L & Y 957 - on a demo freight train L&Y Ironclad No957 pulls out with a demo goods 0-6-0 L & Y 957 - this time on a demo freight train. 2-2-0 2-2-0 Model freight train crosses the Hassel Harbour Bridge Yes its here as well - 6115 5 More model 2-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Foxfield Summer Steam Gala - 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1727922.html Saturday and a cloudy sort of day with showers and sunshine for my second visit to the Foxfield Light Railway. Yet again, 6 Industrial steam engines in steam on this steeply inclined collery line through the Staffordshire countryside. Engines in steam :- 0-6-0`s "Bellerophon,"partnered again with Beyer Peapock 0-4-0 " Florence No2,""Meaford No2""Wimblebury" and guest engine 0-6-0 saddle tank No.47. All the engines worked a passenger service from Caverswall Rd to Dilhorne Park and a coal empties train to the Foxfield Collery and back to Dilhorne Park up the steeply graded 1 in 19 climb. Another excellent day out and with this little gem of an Industrial railway! Saturday 18 July 2009: Saturday and a cloudy sort of day with showers and sunshine for my second visit to the Foxfield Light Railway. Yet again, 6 Industrial steam engines in steam on this steeply inclined collery line through the Staffordshire countryside. Engines in steam :- 0-6-0`s "Bellerophon,"partnered again with Beyer Peapock 0-4-0 " Florence No2,""Meaford No2""Wimblebury" and guest engine 0-6-0 saddle tank No.47. All the engines worked a passenger service from Caverswall Rd to Dilhorne Park and a coal empties train to the Foxfield Collery and back to Dilhorne Park up the steeply graded 1 in 19 climb. Another excellent day out and with this little gem of an Industrial railway!

Peckett 0-4-0 saddle tank Peckett 0-4-0 saddle tank Peckett 0-4-0 saddle tank Peckett 0-4-0 saddle tank Cab view of Wimblebury & No,47 reach Dilhorne Park halt with the colliery trucks. Wimblebury & No,47 wait at Dilhorne Park halt with the colliery trucks. Guest Engine o-6-0 saddle tank No.47 0-6-0 saddle Tank Wimblebury At the colliery, Nearing the end of the decent - Wimblebury & No,47 arrive with another working at Dilhorne Park from Caverswall Road Wimblebury & No,47 at Dilhorne Park halt. Further up the hill,

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]]> Sat Jul 18 2009 E.L.R. Summer Diesel Event - 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1721741.html Sunday. and the last day of three, and a trip to "The Dark Side" for me photographing diesels at Burrs Country Park on the E L R. As usual for this event, the Railway as excelled itself with a great lineup of traction over the three days and running to timetable today. Traction running today included 10 Diesels!! - BR Class 52 - D1062 "Western Courier",Class 24 - D5054 "Phil Southern".Class 40 - 40145 "East Lancashire Railway" Class 37`s 37248, 37418"Pectinldae",37901"Mirlees Pioneer". Class 47s 47843 "Vulcan" & 47292. Class 25 - D7629. Hymek - D7076. The weather was very reasonable whilst I was there with just one small rain shower between trains and lots of sunny periods. Overall - a nice day out Sunday 5 July 2009: Sunday. and the last day of three, and a trip to "The Dark Side" for me photographing diesels at Burrs Country Park on the E L R. As usual for this event, the Railway as excelled itself with a great lineup of traction over the three days and running to timetable today. Traction running today included 10 Diesels!! - BR Class 52 - D1062 "Western Courier",Class 24 - D5054 "Phil Southern".Class 40 - 40145 "East Lancashire Railway" Class 37`s 37248, 37418"Pectinldae",37901"Mirlees Pioneer". Class 47s 47843 "Vulcan" & 47292. Class 25 - D7629. Hymek - D7076. The weather was very reasonable whilst I was there with just one small rain shower between trains and lots of sunny periods. Overall - a nice day out

BR Class 52 - D1062 BR Class 52 - D1062 Class 47 - 47292 heads back towards Bury at Burrs footpath crossing D5054 Class 25 - D7629 returns from Ramsbottom with the 11.34 shuttle service Class 25 - D7629 Spotted running down the line without an orange vest - Very dangerous when 2 37`s are approaching 37418 & 37248 open up along Burrs straight after the viaduct with the 11-50 service from Bury Class 37`s 37418 & 37248 37418 & 37248 head off for Ramsbottom BR Class 52 - D1062 Class 25 - D7629 heads for Ramsbottom with the 12.24 shuttle service Class 25 - D7629 Class 37 37902 Class 37`s 37418 & 37248 return from Rawtenstall Class 47`s 47292 & 47843 open the throttles after the viaduct at Burrs Class 37 37902 Class 40 - 40145 Western Doubleheader - Hymek D7076 & D1062 on the 14.30 service Hymek D7076 & D1062 on the 14.30 service pass by into Burrs cutting Class 47 47292 with the returning 14-26 service at Burrs cutting Class 47 47843 tailing the 14.26 service Class 47 47843 tailing the 14.26 service heads onto Burrs straight Class 40 - 40145 Class 40 - 40145 Class 25 - D7629 takes the 15.30 service along Burrs straight heading for Ramsbottom

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]]> Sun Jul 5 2009 The "Cumbrian Mountain Express" over 20 years http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1718911.html Having scanned some recently discovered colour photographs which where mainly of the "Cumbrian Mountain Express" taken locally over the past twenty years, I decided to start this collection and transferred some pictures from other galleries into this one. I was surprised to see the variety of steam used on this excursion and help filling in some dates would be helpful as they have been long lost. There will be a gap of a few years between some pictures - I had go at videoing them for while - no doubt some gems to follow when I get chance to up load them Monday 29 June 2009: Having scanned some recently discovered colour photographs which where mainly of the "Cumbrian Mountain Express" taken locally over the past twenty years, I decided to start this collection and transferred some pictures from other galleries into this one. I was surprised to see the variety of steam used on this excursion and help filling in some dates would be helpful as they have been long lost. There will be a gap of a few years between some pictures - I had go at videoing them for while - no doubt some gems to follow when I get chance to up load them

6233 60009 71000 71000 03/06/06 - 6201 03/06/06 - 6201 04/06/06 - 6201 28/07/07 - 60009 02/08/08 - 6201 23/08/08 - 6201 23/08/08 - 6201 01/11/08 - Close up of 60007 01/11/08 - 60007 14/07/91 - 71000 34029 4771 07/09/91 - This time its 70000 16/05/92 - 4472 16/05/92 - Seen on its return from Carlisle - 4472 Ian Rileys Black 5 5407 seen leaving Shotlock tunnel on a SRPS Railtour over the CME route Oh! - How could they have streamlined it after this!! - In Glorious evening sunshine 46229 60009 The Princess`s seem to do the majority of the CME runs over the S&C - Here 6201 13/06/92 - 60532 46203 6201 If I remember correctly, I arrived with seconds to spare and didnt get chance to cross the line as 71000 19/06/93 - 46203 Another shot & another running - 46203 Another running with 6201 22/08/09 - 6201

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]]> Mon Jun 29 2009 K & W V R Summer Steam Gala 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1718095.html Saturday, Day 2 of a 3 day of the Summer Steam Gala on the K&WVR . Two guest engines for this event - 1) LNER Robinson Type O4 7F No, 63601 from the GCR and 2) Jubilee Class 5690 "Leander" running mainline making 3 trips from Keighley up to Settle Junction & one trip onto Ribblehead. The usual suspects make their usual appearances for the gala (90732, 80002, 41241, 47279, Taff Valley No.85 & L&Y 957 Plus "Nunlow" which eluded me again). A failure of 63601 in the morning lead to the using of No.85 as the spare engine - a small bonus. Good day out and upto it usual high standards !! Saturday 27 June 2009: Saturday, Day 2 of a 3 day of the Summer Steam Gala on the K&WVR . Two guest engines for this event - 1) LNER Robinson Type O4 7F No, 63601 from the GCR and 2) Jubilee Class 5690 "Leander" running mainline making 3 trips from Keighley up to Settle Junction & one trip onto Ribblehead. The usual suspects make their usual appearances for the gala (90732, 80002, 41241, 47279, Taff Valley No.85 & L&Y 957 Plus "Nunlow" which eluded me again). A failure of 63601 in the morning lead to the using of No.85 as the spare engine - a small bonus. Good day out and upto it usual high standards !!

Ivatt Tank 41241 makes a spirited dash with its train towards Oxenhope LMS 3F Jinty 47324 makes its appearance along the shed siding. Ivatt 41241 returns from Oxenhope with some vintage stock added A profile of Ivatt 41241, stopped whilst the Jinty is attached Jinty 47324 creeps onto the mainline to pilot the Ivatt down to Keighley Profile shot of the Ivatt & Jinty whilst it is being attached Ivatt, Jinty & train set off for Keighley L&Y 957 plus Taff valley No.85 storm up past the shed loop heading for Oxenhope. L&Y 957 plus Taff valley No.85 pass by with a spirited display of power heading for Oxenhope. 2-8-0 WD 90733 coming off the shed loop Taff Vallet No.85 & L&Y 957 stop on their return for the WD to be added WD 8F 90733 comes off shed onto the mainline. The now triple header now sets off for Keighley 80002 rushing the line with its load towards Oxenhope. L&Y 957 plus Taff valley No.85 do a positioning move at Keighley station WD 8f - 90733 also changes lines at Keighley WD 8f - 90733 takes the next service train out of Keighley 5690 5690 5690 WCRC class 37 - 37516 being towed at the back of 5690 LNER 2-8-0 O4 Class 63601 getting ready for duties after problems with superheater tubes LNER 2-8-0 O4 Class 63601 on shed at Haworth LNER 2-8-0 O4 Class 63601 on shed at Haworth LNER 2-8-0 O4 Class 63601 comes off shed at Haworth Taff Valley No.85 pilots Std Tank 80002 out of Haworth towards Oxenhope Taff Valley No.85 pilots Std Tank 80002 out of Haworth towards Oxenhope Returning from Oxenhope, 80002 now pilots No.85 for the return journey This time, Jinty 3f 47324 pilots the Ivatt 41241 towards Oxenhope 47324 pilots 41241 towards Oxenhope 41241 now leads 47324 for the return journey to Keighley Robinson 04 class 7f 2-8-0 No.63601 pilots Std Tank 80002 towards Oxenhope

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]]> Sat Jun 27 2009 National Railway Museum - York http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1713622.html Monday - 15/06/09 = Finally decided a trip to the National Railway Museum at York was required to view the recently displayed "Duchess of Hamilton" in its recently rebuilt streamlined form. Whilst I think it looks stunning, the verdict on whether it should have been has not been decided by me yet. Perhaps if it is made mainline runable, I could possibly make up my mind after seeing it on the WCML It must be about five years since my last visit and not too much as altered since then apart for a few changes in the Locomotive line up. Always a good day out !! Monday 15 June 2009: Monday - 15/06/09 = Finally decided a trip to the National Railway Museum at York was required to view the recently displayed "Duchess of Hamilton" in its recently rebuilt streamlined form. Whilst I think it looks stunning, the verdict on whether it should have been has not been decided by me yet. Perhaps if it is made mainline runable, I could possibly make up my mind after seeing it on the WCML It must be about five years since my last visit and not too much as altered since then apart for a few changes in the Locomotive line up. Always a good day out !!

GWR 2-6-2T 5521 on the turntable in the Great Hall GWR 2-6-2T 5521 being turned on the turntable in the Great Hall Newly streamlined 6229 6229 Opposite side view of 6229 LMS 2-6-4T No. 2500 6229 A front view of 6229 A opposite side front view of 6229 D1023 Western Fuselier GWR King - 6000 SR Merchant Navy Class - 35029 - SR Merchant Navy Class - 35029 - Industrial loco 0-4-0ST Bauxite No 2 Art of Streamlining - Car & Duchess Stirling Single 4-2-2 Tender Locomotive No 1 Duchess & Car viewed across the Great Hall 4472 55002 (D9002) 'Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry' in the workshops Head on view of 4472 Replica of the 4468 Front view of 4468 Shutt End Colliery 0-4-0 The Agenoria Shutt End Colliery 0-4-0 The Agenoria Chinese 4-8-4 'KF7' No 607 BR Bo+Bo (Class 76) No 26020 GER J69 class No 87 Great western replica 4-2-2 Iron Duke NER 2-2-4T No 66 Aerolite GWR 4-6-0 No.4003 'Lode Star' NER 2-2-4T No 66 Aerolite SR 4-4-0 'Cheltenham' Schools Class 1882, LBSCR 0-4-2 No 214 Gladstone 1882, LBSCR 0-4-2 No 214 Gladstone NER 0-6-0 No 1275 (Stephenson long boiler GWRgoods 28XX class No2818 SR 4-6-2 Battle of Britain class No 34051 Winston Churchill SR 4-6-2 Battle of Britain class No 34051 Winston Churchill Rear view of SR 4-6-2 Battle of Britain class No 34051 Winston Churchill NER 4-4-0 No 1621 LSWR 0-4-4T M7 class No 245 MR 4-2-2 No 673 (Spinner), Fumess Railway No 3 Rear view of Fumess Railway No 3 LMS Black 5 No. 5000 Class 47 47798 SE&CR Locomotive No 737 SR 0-6-0 Q1 class No 33001

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]]> Mon Jun 15 2009 ELR War Weekend 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1701780.html Saturday and the first day of a 3 day event on the East Lancashire Railway when the line is invaded by the military and the trains running are of little consequence except for the enthusiasts. Engines running though were L&Y No1300 & Jinty 47324 doubleheading, USA S160 -5197, newly repainted 0-6-0 No32 on a freight + Diesals D335 & the Thumper on the Heywood Shuttle. Not forgetting a "Dakota" flypast. A quick run up the line and back from Ramsbottom to Bury with the wife shopping lead to a few photos here. ... A great day for traveling and enjoying the flavour of the event and especially well done Ramsbottom High street shops which seemed to have been taken over by the war effort. Well organsied and another interesting dayout Saturday 23 May 2009: Saturday and the first day of a 3 day event on the East Lancashire Railway when the line is invaded by the military and the trains running are of little consequence except for the enthusiasts. Engines running though were L&Y No1300 & Jinty 47324 doubleheading, USA S160 -5197, newly repainted 0-6-0 No32 on a freight + Diesals D335 & the Thumper on the Heywood Shuttle. Not forgetting a "Dakota" flypast. A quick run up the line and back from Ramsbottom to Bury with the wife shopping lead to a few photos here. ... A great day for traveling and enjoying the flavour of the event and especially well done Ramsbottom High street shops which seemed to have been taken over by the war effort. Well organsied and another interesting dayout

Newly painted 0-6-0 No32 pulls a goods train through Rambottom station Newly painted 0-6-0 No32 pulls a goods train through Rambottom station heads for Bury 0-6-0 No32 pulls a goods train through Rambottom station heads for Bury Line up of vintage cars outside Ramsbottom station Cameo of man with ugly baby? ;) Vintage cars outside Ramsbottom station Military vehicle & ambulance opposite Ramsbottom station 2nd world war Ambulance kit display Jinty 47324 & L&Y 1300 arrive at Ramsbottom from Bury Jinty 47324 & L&Y 1300 wait at Ramsbottom station Soldier on train Entertainment at Bury station Troups at Bury station enjoying a pint Under arrest at Bury? Cameos on Bury station Jinty 47324 pulling into Bury station L&Y 1300 waits to be detached from the train L&Y 1300 waits to be detached from the train S160 -5197 arrives at Ramsbottom from Rawtenstall More entertainment - this time at Ramsbottom station Military vehicles opposite Ramsbottom station oh well - D335 waits to depart Ramsbottom - What part of the war was that in? Dakota overhead flypast at Ramsbottom Dakota flypast at Ramsbottom Dakota flypast at Ramsbottom Dakota flypast at Ramsbottom

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]]> Sat May 23 2009 NYMR Spring Steam Gala 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1691456.html Saturday 2nd May with fine weather and a much awaited trip to the NYMR Spring Gala for my first sightings of the new build A1 60163 "Tornado". Other engines running included some of my favorites - 60009 "Sir Nigel Gresley" & Ian Riley`s "Pocket Rocket" - BR Std 4 -76079 plus 6619 GWR Class 56XX 0-6-2T, BR Std Class 5 75029 & Ex NER Q6 - 63395. Other engines lined up later for the gala includes Black 5`s 45212 & 45407 plus S&D 7f - 53809, 30926 "Repton" & SR 825 if repairs to these 3 engines are completed in time. In my opinion Tornado was a great crowd puller but needed other engines running shuttles between stations to fill the gap in the timetables with train services or freights. Still an enjoyable day out and worth the travelling Saturday 2 May 2009: Saturday 2nd May with fine weather and a much awaited trip to the NYMR Spring Gala for my first sightings of the new build A1 60163 "Tornado". Other engines running included some of my favorites - 60009 "Sir Nigel Gresley" & Ian Riley`s "Pocket Rocket" - BR Std 4 -76079 plus 6619 GWR Class 56XX 0-6-2T, BR Std Class 5 75029 & Ex NER Q6 - 63395. Other engines lined up later for the gala includes Black 5`s 45212 & 45407 plus S&D 7f - 53809, 30926 "Repton" & SR 825 if repairs to these 3 engines are completed in time. In my opinion Tornado was a great crowd puller but needed other engines running shuttles between stations to fill the gap in the timetables with train services or freights. Still an enjoyable day out and worth the travelling

Ex GER Q6 63395 approaches Moorgates returning from Pickering with the 9-00 service Ex GER Q6 63395 and train approaches Moorgates returning from Pickering 60163 A closer picture of 60163 A passing profile of 60163 60007 60007 6619 GWR Class 56XX 0-6-2T at Darnholme returning with the 10.00 to Grosmont BR Std Class 5 75029 comes from under the bridge at Darnholme BR Std Class 5 75029 comes around the curve at Darnholme 60163 60163 BR Std 4 draggng SNG back to Grosmont approaching Moorgates Ian Rileys BR std 4 - 76079 complete with Not quite as seen - 60007 Not quite as seen - 60007 60163 60163 60007 60007 A side on portait of 60007 60163 A side-on portrait of 60163 Q6 - 63395 & BR Std 4 - 76079 arriving at Levisham with the 14-00 from Whitby Q6 - 63395 & BR Std 4 - 76079 head into Levisham station Q6 - 63395 & BR Std 4 - 76079 wait at Levisham station Br Std 4 76079 at Levisham station A Study of the front of 60007 60163 A side-on portrait of 60163 Br Std 4 76079 arriving at levisham on the 16-00 from Pickering Br Std 4 76079 passing by with the 16-00 from Pickering entering Levisham

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]]> Sat May 2 2009 Llangollen - Steel,Steam & Stars II, 4-4-0 day & Shed photo shoot http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1687170.html Phew !! What an event... and I went on one of the quieter days. Thursday and I arrived early and had time for a walk around the sheds before the first train. It was a 4-4-0 day, the engines running - Dukedog 9017, 3440 "City of Truro", and D49 - 246 Morayshire. After a journey up and down the line with breaks at various stations to view the exhibits, it was time to visit the beer festival before going line side followed by the evening photo shoot back at the sheds. Could have spent a week here but work spoilt my plans to be back again Excellent is an understatement - well done Betton Grange lads!! Friday 24 April 2009: Phew !! What an event... and I went on one of the quieter days. Thursday and I arrived early and had time for a walk around the sheds before the first train. It was a 4-4-0 day, the engines running - Dukedog 9017, 3440 "City of Truro", and D49 - 246 Morayshire. After a journey up and down the line with breaks at various stations to view the exhibits, it was time to visit the beer festival before going line side followed by the evening photo shoot back at the sheds. Could have spent a week here but work spoilt my plans to be back again Excellent is an understatement - well done Betton Grange lads!!

6100 Royal Scot nameplate Dukedog 9017 & 346 Morayshire on shed waiting for duties Dukedog 9017 going off shed for duties D49 - 346 GWR Tank 5643 on shed Black 5 44806 in disguise as 44801 used for the scottish day earlier in the week 6100 GWR 2-6-2 pannier tank 5526 on shed 3440 2-6-2 Pannier Tank 5199 gets the polishing treatment 2-6-2 Pannier Tank 5199 gleams in the early morning sunlight D49 - 346 D49 - 346 D49 -346 D49 - 346 0-4-0 D49 - 346 D49 - 346 D49 -346 0-4-0 3440 3440 3440 Dukedog 9017 arriving at Glyndyfrdwy 3440 Dukedog 9017 at Glyndyfrdwy station Dukedog 9017 leavng Glyndyfrdwy Scale model of jubilee class 5690 scale model of 6100 6860 No 10000 4-6-4 scale model Traction engine on display The 2nd Traction engine on display D49 - 246 D49 - 246 D49 - 246 D49 - 246 D49 - 246 3440 3440 3440 Dukedog 9017 with its load working nicely towards Carrog Evening shed shoot and the stars are assembing on-shed Front view of 6100 Black 5 44806 in Scottish disguise as 44801 One of the stars of the event - 6100 GWR 2-6-2 Pannier tank 5199 GWR 2-6-2 Pannier tank 5526 7822

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]]> Fri Apr 24 2009 E.L.R.- B.R. Black Weekend http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1676936.html Another of the ELR novel ideas for a steam event which I didnt want to miss. All the engines running down the line in BR Black. Turned out to be a cloudy day with sunny intervals and after visiting Burrs,I went to Ramsbottom and onto Townsend fold at the Rawtenstall end of the line. Engines running were Black 5 45407 "Lancashire Fuselier", Std Class 4 76079, Std Tank 80098 as 80086 and Jinty 47324 plus the Peckett at Bury station. Black 5 - 45231 failed to appear, being stuck due to an holdup down south which spoiled the double heading of Black 5`s but the rest where extremely well turned out Another enjoyable day on the ELR ! A couple of pictures added taken at Irewell Vale on 12/04/09 - Easter Sunday of the last scheluled run day of Std 4 Tank 80098 on the ELR Saturday 4 April 2009: Another of the ELR novel ideas for a steam event which I didnt want to miss. All the engines running down the line in BR Black. Turned out to be a cloudy day with sunny intervals and after visiting Burrs,I went to Ramsbottom and onto Townsend fold at the Rawtenstall end of the line. Engines running were Black 5 45407 "Lancashire Fuselier", Std Class 4 76079, Std Tank 80098 as 80086 and Jinty 47324 plus the Peckett at Bury station. Black 5 - 45231 failed to appear, being stuck due to an holdup down south which spoiled the double heading of Black 5`s but the rest where extremely well turned out Another enjoyable day on the ELR ! A couple of pictures added taken at Irewell Vale on 12/04/09 - Easter Sunday of the last scheluled run day of Std 4 Tank 80098 on the ELR

Black 5 45407 Black 5 45407 Black 5 45407 Black 5 45407 Not really a straight at Burrs - STD 4 76079 in the distance returning to Bury BR STD 4 76079 returns to Bury with the 10-00 from Rawtenstall The 10-40 shuttle to Ramsbottom at Burrs with 3F Jinty 47324 Jinty 47324 heading for Ramsbottom working hard with its 2 coach load Jinty 47324 passes by The 11-00 service from Bury and its STD tank 80098 in disguise as 80086 approaching Burrs 80098 into its stride along Burrs straight heading for Ramsbottom 80098 in disguise as 80086 working well at Burrs Jinty 47324 and train at Ramsbottom unusually in the other platform waiting to return to Bury with the shuttle service Jinty 47324 leaving Ramsbottom station heading back to Bury with the shuttle service Std 4 76079 arrives at Ramsbottom with the 12-00 service from Bury BR Std 4 76079 waits at Ramsbottom heading for Rawtenstall BR STD tank arrives at Ramsbottom from Rawtenstall Std 4 76079 leaving Ramsbottom for Rawtenstall BR Std 4 76079 heading out of Ramsbottom heading for Rawtenstall BR Std 4 76079 return from Rawtenstall at Townsend Fold Black 5 45407 12/04/09 - Easter Sunday and Std 4 76079 arrives at Irewell Vale staion from Rawtenstall 12/04/09 - Easter Sunday and Std 4 76079 departs Irwell vale towards Ramsbottom with the old Accrington to Stubbins branch viaduct in the background. 12/04/09 - Easter Sunday and the last scheduled date for STD 4 tank 80098 to run on the ELR here seen at Irewell Vale 12/04/09 - Easter Sunday sees Std 4 tank 80098 at Irewell Vale Station 12/04/09 - Easter Sunday sees Std 4 tank 80098 leaving Irewell Vale Station

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]]> Sat Apr 4 2009 S.V.R - "Festival of Steam" 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1665620.html Sunday 8th march and the last of a three day festival of steam on the Severn Valley Railway. The weather was not as forcast a few days earlier and the sun on the way down quickly changed to cloudy with rain showers and rather cold. Great idea of big guest engines of 71000 "Duke of Gloucster", 70013 "Oliver Cromwell" 60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley" & 5029 "Nunney Castle" plus looking spendid the home fleet of 7812 "Erlestoke Manor", Ivatt 46443 & GWR Tank 5164. Good day out !! Tuesday 10 March 2009: Sunday 8th march and the last of a three day festival of steam on the Severn Valley Railway. The weather was not as forcast a few days earlier and the sun on the way down quickly changed to cloudy with rain showers and rather cold. Great idea of big guest engines of 71000 "Duke of Gloucster", 70013 "Oliver Cromwell" 60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley" & 5029 "Nunney Castle" plus looking spendid the home fleet of 7812 "Erlestoke Manor", Ivatt 46443 & GWR Tank 5164. Good day out !!

GWR Pannier tank 5164 heads out of Eardington Hampton Loade Velocipede on display at Eardington Halt 5029 70013 71000 5029 7812 Minature Railway in steam at Hampton Loade station 70013 71000 71000 7812 7812 7812 5029 Ivatt 46443 banks Ivatt 46443 at Arley Station 7812 7812 71000 60007 60007 60007 5029 5029 Ivatt 46443 banking

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]]> Tue Mar 10 2009 ELR February Gala Shed Photo Shoot http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1656653.html 22/02/09 - A Friday night photo shoot at Buckley Wells Engine shed & Yard on the night before the Feburary steam Event at the ELR Engines on display include 71000 "Duke of Gloucester," 2 x Black 5`s - 45231"Sherwood Forester" & 45407 "Lancashire Fuselier" plus BR STD 4 76079 and BR STD Tank 80098, 0-6-0 Jinty 47324 & L & Y "A" Class -1300 plus Pecket 0-4-0 2173 "May" at the shed entrance. Very well attended by photographers and a good night out!! Cheers ELR for the event Friday 20 February 2009: 22/02/09 - A Friday night photo shoot at Buckley Wells Engine shed & Yard on the night before the Feburary steam Event at the ELR Engines on display include 71000 "Duke of Gloucester," 2 x Black 5`s - 45231"Sherwood Forester" & 45407 "Lancashire Fuselier" plus BR STD 4 76079 and BR STD Tank 80098, 0-6-0 Jinty 47324 & L & Y "A" Class -1300 plus Pecket 0-4-0 2173 "May" at the shed entrance. Very well attended by photographers and a good night out!! Cheers ELR for the event

71000 71000 Peckett 1370 Peckett 1370 Front view of Peckett 1270 71000 71000 0-6-0 Jinty 47324 Black 5 45231 BR Std 4 76079 BR std 4 79079 with tender of the BR Std Tank 80098 BR Std Tank 80098 BR Std Tank 80098 The steam and smoke from the engines set an errie sight when doing long exposure pictures The 2 BR Stds 76079 & 80098 Black 5 45407 Jinty 47324 0-6-0 Jinty 47324 nameplate of Black 5 45231 L&Y L&Y L&Y L&Y The Br Std 4 76079 in light steam Black 5 45231 faces Std tank 80098 Ian Rileys pair in light steam Floodlights reflect off the driving wheels of the Br Std 4 76079 Black 5 45231 Black 5 45231 Black 5 45407 both Black 5`s in light steam in a siding at the opposite end of the shed yard - the brakedown crane GWR 2855 still awaits restoration in a siding at the far end of the shed yard GWR 2-8-0 & 34073 249 Squadron at the back awaiting restoring 34073 249 Squadron From the rear -Black 5 45407 View down the shed yard with 71000 The

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]]> Fri Feb 20 2009 K & W V R Winter Gala 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1653620.html A cloudy Saturday and its day 2 of a 3 day at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Winter gala and some patches of snow still remains in places from the week before. The usual suspects make their usual appearance for the gala (90732, 80002, 41241, 47279 & Taff Valley No.85) with special guest engine for this gala - 70013 "Oliver Cromwell" The trains ran to their full capacity and practically on time with the usual freight trains in between the passenger trains. Up to its great standard !! Saturday 14 February 2009: A cloudy Saturday and its day 2 of a 3 day at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Winter gala and some patches of snow still remains in places from the week before. The usual suspects make their usual appearance for the gala (90732, 80002, 41241, 47279 & Taff Valley No.85) with special guest engine for this gala - 70013 "Oliver Cromwell" The trains ran to their full capacity and practically on time with the usual freight trains in between the passenger trains. Up to its great standard !!

70013 Taff Valley No85 comes off the shed loop to attach to the 10.15 train 70013 2-8-0 WD 90733 heads towards Oxenhope with the 11.00 goods 2-8-0 WD 90733 passes by heading for Oxenhope with the 10.00 goods 2-8-0 WD 90733 returns with the goods from Oxenhope STD 4 Tank 80002 races towards Oxenhope with the 11.00 from Keighley STD 4 Tank 80002 passes by heading for Oxenhope Ivatt tank 41241 waits in Haworth loop for its path with 80002 to Keighley STD Tank 80002 draws to a halt waiting for 41241 as pilot to Keighley Ivatt 41241 comes off Haworth loop to act as pilot 80002 + 41241 coupled up setting off for Haworth 70013 70013 Taff Valley N085 heads the goods train out of Keighley banked by Jinty 47279 Taff Valley No85 with the goods train Jinty 47279 banking the goods train out of Keighley 41241 + 80002 on a position move at Keighley 41241 pilots 80002 out of Keighley with the 13-25 service 41241 pilots 80002 out of Keighley with the 13-25 service 70013 Jinty 47279 positioning past 70013 70013 47279 with coaching stock postioning past a 70013 2-8-0 WD 90733 returns to Keighley 47279 heads a shuttle to Ingrow West banked by No.85 70013 70013 70013 47279 repositioning stock at Keighley

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]]> Sat Feb 14 2009 E.L.R January 2009 Steam Event http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1642893.html A really frosty gloomy dismal start to the event when I arrived very early at Burrs country park for the freight train photo shoot. The light did improve during the day and the sun appeared in the early afternoon. Some great performances from the engines were to be seen storming up Burrs with the engine crews doing a great job. Engines running - Std 4mt tank 80096, 71000 "Duke of Gloucester," Black 5`s 45407 "Lancashire Fuselier" & 45231"Sherwood Forester" Austerity 2183 on the Bury / Ramsbottom Shuttle plus Jinty 47274* & Peckett 1370* on Bury station duties *= no pictures Saturday 24 January 2009: A really frosty gloomy dismal start to the event when I arrived very early at Burrs country park for the freight train photo shoot. The light did improve during the day and the sun appeared in the early afternoon. Some great performances from the engines were to be seen storming up Burrs with the engine crews doing a great job. Engines running - Std 4mt tank 80096, 71000 "Duke of Gloucester," Black 5`s 45407 "Lancashire Fuselier" & 45231"Sherwood Forester" Austerity 2183 on the Bury / Ramsbottom Shuttle plus Jinty 47274* & Peckett 1370* on Bury station duties *= no pictures

80098 stops at the footpath crossing at Burrs Country Park with the freight for a photoshot in the dismal light of the early morning In dismal light, BR Std Tank 4MT 80098 - working the fright train at Burrs Country Park BR Std Tank 4MT 80098 - working the freight train at Burrs Country Park Another run past from BR Std Tank 4MT 80098 - working the freight train at Burrs Country Park A side on view - BR Std Tank 4MT - working the freight train at Burrs Country Park The light starting to improve, BR Std Tank 4MT 80098 - working the freight train at Burrs Country Park A full view of the freight - side on with BR Std Tank 4MT 80098 - at Burrs Country Park A change of position again for the next run past of 80098 at Burrs A change of position and a closer shot for the next run past of 80098 at Burrs Country Park Viewed from the opposite side this time for the next run past,The sun starts to break through as 80098 storms the bank at burrs Country park with the freight Another run past from a higher position with improving light and the sun breaking through with 80098 on the freight The last run past of the freight seen entering Burrs cutting before heading for Ramsbottom. Black 5 - 45231 heads the 9-00 service from Bury storming the bank at Burrs , tender first. A closer shot of Black 5 - 45231 heads the 9-00 service from Bury storming the bank at Burrs , tender first. 71000 Black 5 45231 - returning at Burrs with the 10-00 service from Rawtenstall Austerity 2183 putting on a great display on the 10-40 shuttle service to Ramsbottom. Austerity 2183, working hard about to pass by at burrs country park on the 10-40 shuttle to Ramsbottom from Bury The 11-00 service from Bury was a double header with 80098 & 45407 seen putting on a great show at Burrs Country Park 80098 & 45407 head into the cutting at Burrs country park 71000 Austerity 2183 returns towards Bury at Summerseat with the 11-40 service fro Ramsbottom 80098 heads into Ramsbottom station from Rawtenstall Black 5 banking the service tender first into Ramsbottom station Black 5 45231, tender first pulls the service train out of Ramsbottom towards Rawtenstall Austerity 2183 arriving at Ramsbottom from Bury with the 12-40 service Austerity 2183 shunts the shuttle into the sidings at the other end of Ramsbottom station Who hates Orange vests & Overalls? - Black 5 45231 passes the permanent way crew working at Ramsbottom with the 13-00 from Rawtenstall 71000 71000 Black 5 - 45407 heads the 14-00 service from Bury near Townsend Fold Black 5 - 45407 heads the 14-00 service from Bury at Townsend Fold Black 5 - 45407 heads the 14-00 service from Bury at Townsend Fold

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]]> Sat Jan 24 2009 Mainline Steam Workings 2009 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1641736.html A collection of Mainline steam working during the year of 2009 from around the Northwest of England.(Picture Qty) 21/01/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on a test Run (7) 31/01/09 - 45407 "Lancashire Fuselier" on the "Cotton Mills Express"(5) 07/02/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on the "Cumbria Fellsman"(5) 28/03/09 - 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland" on the CME(6) 02/04/09 - 62005 "Lord of the Isles" on a L.E. Movement from Carnforth to Barrow Hill.(5) 08/04/09 - 34067 "Tangmere" on the "Great Britain II" at Flag Lane Farington(3) 09/05/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on the "Scot over Shap" tour(1) 17/05/09 - 5690 "Leander" approaching Selside on the "Settle - Carlisle Express"(4) 30/05/09 - 5690 "Leander" crossing the River Kent at Arnside on the "Cumbrian Coast Express"(3) 30/05/09 - 6233"Duchess of Sutherland" passing through the Lune Gorge on "The Royal Scot"(2) 20/06/09 - 5043 "Earl of Mount Edgecombe" on "The Castle Over Shap"tour at Fowler Lane.(3) 23/06/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on a test run from Carnforth to Scarborough.(9) 14/07/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on a special charter following the route of "The Cotton Mills Express"(7) 29/07/09 - 5690 "Leander" with the first running of the "Fellsman" over the S & C route from Lancaster via Preston & Hellifield.(3) 02/08/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" leaving Hellifield on a "Cumbrian Mountain Express" (1) 05/08/09 - 45231 "Sherwood Forester" at Farington heading south with "The Welsh Mountaineer"(2) 05/08/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on a running of "The Fellsman"(5) 12/08/09 - 5690 "Leander" again on the 3rd running of the "Fellsman"(7) 19/08/09 - Jubilee "Leander" takes another trip onto the S&C with the 4th "Fellsman"(5) 22/08/09 - 6201"Princess Elizabeth" on the "Cumbrian Mountain Express" (1) 23/08/09 - 45231"Sherwood Forester" on a York - Carlisle "Cumbrian Mountain Express"(6) 26/08/09 - Another running of LMS Jubilee 5690 "Leander" on the "Fellsman" No.5 (4) 29/08/09 - 6201"Princess Elizabeth" on another running of the "Cumbrian Mountain Express"(1) 02/09/09 - Jubilee 5690 "Leander" yet again with No.6 of the Fellsman series of tours (1) 06/09/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on "The Yorkshire Scot" from Liverpool to York.(1) 09/09/09 - 5690" Leander" in charge yet again on the "Fellsman" with No.7 in the series.(1) 23/09/09 - Season finale of the "Fellsman" with 45231 "The Sherwood Forester"in charge(1) 03/10/09 - 60163 "Tornado" on the "Waverley" over the Settle & Carlisle Railway at Selside (7) 04/10/09 - 60163 "Tornado" with the "Waverley" over the Settle & Carlisle at Ribblehead (4) 18/10/09 - Black 5`s 45407 & 45231 with "The Tin Bath Extra" at Copy Pit Wednesday 23 September 2009: A collection of Mainline steam working during the year of 2009 from around the Northwest of England.(Picture Qty) 21/01/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on a test Run (7) 31/01/09 - 45407 "Lancashire Fuselier" on the "Cotton Mills Express"(5) 07/02/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on the "Cumbria Fellsman"(5) 28/03/09 - 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland" on the CME(6) 02/04/09 - 62005 "Lord of the Isles" on a L.E. Movement from Carnforth to Barrow Hill.(5) 08/04/09 - 34067 "Tangmere" on the "Great Britain II" at Flag Lane Farington(3) 09/05/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on the "Scot over Shap" tour(1) 17/05/09 - 5690 "Leander" approaching Selside on the "Settle - Carlisle Express"(4) 30/05/09 - 5690 "Leander" crossing the River Kent at Arnside on the "Cumbrian Coast Express"(3) 30/05/09 - 6233"Duchess of Sutherland" passing through the Lune Gorge on "The Royal Scot"(2) 20/06/09 - 5043 "Earl of Mount Edgecombe" on "The Castle Over Shap"tour at Fowler Lane.(3) 23/06/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on a test run from Carnforth to Scarborough.(9) 14/07/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on a special charter following the route of "The Cotton Mills Express"(7) 29/07/09 - 5690 "Leander" with the first running of the "Fellsman" over the S & C route from Lancaster via Preston & Hellifield.(3) 02/08/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" leaving Hellifield on a "Cumbrian Mountain Express" (1) 05/08/09 - 45231 "Sherwood Forester" at Farington heading south with "The Welsh Mountaineer"(2) 05/08/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on a running of "The Fellsman"(5) 12/08/09 - 5690 "Leander" again on the 3rd running of the "Fellsman"(7) 19/08/09 - Jubilee "Leander" takes another trip onto the S&C with the 4th "Fellsman"(5) 22/08/09 - 6201"Princess Elizabeth" on the "Cumbrian Mountain Express" (1) 23/08/09 - 45231"Sherwood Forester" on a York - Carlisle "Cumbrian Mountain Express"(6) 26/08/09 - Another running of LMS Jubilee 5690 "Leander" on the "Fellsman" No.5 (4) 29/08/09 - 6201"Princess Elizabeth" on another running of the "Cumbrian Mountain Express"(1) 02/09/09 - Jubilee 5690 "Leander" yet again with No.6 of the Fellsman series of tours (1) 06/09/09 - 46115 "Scots Guardsman" on "The Yorkshire Scot" from Liverpool to York.(1) 09/09/09 - 5690" Leander" in charge yet again on the "Fellsman" with No.7 in the series.(1) 23/09/09 - Season finale of the "Fellsman" with 45231 "The Sherwood Forester"in charge(1) 03/10/09 - 60163 "Tornado" on the "Waverley" over the Settle & Carlisle Railway at Selside (7) 04/10/09 - 60163 "Tornado" with the "Waverley" over the Settle & Carlisle at Ribblehead (4) 18/10/09 - Black 5`s 45407 & 45231 with "The Tin Bath Extra" at Copy Pit

21/01/09 - 46115 21/01/09 - 46115 21/01/09 - 46115 21/01/09 - 46115 21/01/09 - 46115 21/01/09 - 46115 21/01/09 - 46115 31/01/09 - Black 5 45407 and coaches on the climb at Copy Pit 31/01/09 - A closer picture of Black 5 45407 on the climb at Copy Pit 31/01/09 - Black 5 45407 passes by on the climb at Copy Pit 31/01/09 - Black 5 45407 approaches Rishton station 31/01/09 - Black 5 45407 leaving Blackburn heading towards Darwen. 07/02/09 - 46115 07/02/09 - 46115 07/02/09 - 46115 07/02/09 - 46115 07/02/09 - 46115 27/03/09 - 6233 28/03/09 - 6233 28/03/09 - Class 47 -47760 arrives at Hellifield with the CME passing 6233 28/03/09 - 6233 28/03/09 - 6233 28/03/09 - 6233 02/04/09 - LNER K1 62005 02/04/09 - LNER K1 62005 02/04/09 - LNER K1 62005 02/04/09 - LNER K1 62005 02/04/09 - LNER K1 62005 08/04/09 - 34067 08/04/09 - 34067 08/04/09 - 34067 09/05/09 - 46115 17/05/09 - 5690 17/05/09 - 5690 17/05/09 -A profile shot of 5690 17/05/09 - 5690 30/05/09 - 5690 30/05/09 - 5690 30/05/09 - 5690 30/05/09 - 6233 30/05/09 - 6233 20/06/09 - 5043 20/06/09 - 5043 20/06/09 - 5043 23/06/09 - 46115 23/06/09 - 46115 23/06/09 - 46115 23/06/09 - 46115 23/06/09 - 46115 23/06/09 - 46115

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]]> Wed Sep 23 2009 E.L.R . "3" Cylinder Weekend http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1615460.html A Novel excuse for a event ! - and any excuse for me to go out with my camera was all that I needed . 2 steam engines running each with 3 cylinders. The two engines in question -71000 "Duke of Gloucester" & K4 61994 "The Great Marquess" I was hoping for a few line side pictures but the weather had other ideas and I decided a trip along the line in a warm carriage was the better option. Still an enjoyable dayout despite the weather Sunday 23 November 2008: A Novel excuse for a event ! - and any excuse for me to go out with my camera was all that I needed . 2 steam engines running each with 3 cylinders. The two engines in question -71000 "Duke of Gloucester" & K4 61994 "The Great Marquess" I was hoping for a few line side pictures but the weather had other ideas and I decided a trip along the line in a warm carriage was the better option. Still an enjoyable dayout despite the weather

K4 61994 K4 61994 K4 61994 71000 08 shunter D3232 shunting dining stock at Bury station 71000 Class 33 - D6525 K4 61994 K4 61994 K4 61994 K4 61994 K4 61994 71000 71000 71000 71000

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]]> Sun Nov 23 2008 ELR Autumn Steam Gala & Night Photo Shoot 2008 http://john-robinson.fotopic.net/c1601165.html Saturday 25th of October and if you where a duck and liked steam trains - Burrs Country park was the place to be and get wet with the constant rain. Unfortunately I didnt arrive untill mid afternoon and this made the later trains impossible to photograph in the gloom & rain of the late afternoon Guest Engines where 61994 "The Great Marquess" & Austerite J94 plus 71000 "Duck of Gloucester,"Jinty 47324, BR STD 4 76079 + L&Y 1300 and Black 5 45407 back from a Cotton Mills Express. A Night photo shoot then followed at Buckley Wells Engine shed again in constant rain but this was still very enjoyable. Sunday 26 October 2008: Saturday 25th of October and if you where a duck and liked steam trains - Burrs Country park was the place to be and get wet with the constant rain. Unfortunately I didnt arrive untill mid afternoon and this made the later trains impossible to photograph in the gloom & rain of the late afternoon Guest Engines where 61994 "The Great Marquess" & Austerite J94 plus 71000 "Duck of Gloucester,"Jinty 47324, BR STD 4 76079 + L&Y 1300 and Black 5 45407 back from a Cotton Mills Express. A Night photo shoot then followed at Buckley Wells Engine shed again in constant rain but this was still very enjoyable.

LMS The 71000 61994 A closer picture of 61994 61994 0-6-0 Austerity J94 71000 71000 71000 LMS 0-6-0 47324, 61994 LMS Black 5 - 45407 GWR 2-8-0 awaits restoration in Buckley Wells Yard. LMS 0-6-0 Jinty 0-6-0 47324 & K4 61994 47324, 61994 & 76079 disguised as 76001 LMS Black 5 45407 Gresley K4 Mogel 61994 LMS 0-6-0 BR STD 4 76079 disguised as 76001 61994 BR Std 4 76079 as 76001 Gresley K4 61994 Viewed across the shed - 45407, 47324, 61994 & 76079 0-6-0 L & Y L & Y Nameplate of 71000 Head-on view of 71000 Head on view of Austerity J94 71000 LMS Jinty -47324, K4 61994 LMS

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