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01 67028 1Z23 Salisbury - Fort William arrives at Preston 12:20 (11 late) 02 67028 1Z23 Salisbury - Fort William arrives at Preston 12:20 (11 late) 03 37670/37406 1Z23 Salisbury - Fort William prior to headboard fitment and departure from Preston 12:35 04 37670/37406 1Z23 Salisbury - Fort William departs Preston 12:43 (5 late) 05 37670/37406 1Z23 Salisbury - Fort William departs Preston 12:43 (5 late) 07 I have no idea why these idiots needed to walk off the platform at Preston to get this view - platform was near empty as 1Z23 departed 06 37670/37406 1Z23 Salisbury - Fort William departs Preston 12:43 (5 late) and 37406 promptly expires a few miles further around the corner! 08 47804/37676 1Z27 Taunton - Dumbarton through Warrington Bank Quay at 14:48 (62 late) 09 37676 on rear of 1Z27 Taunton - Dumbarton through Warrington Bank Quay at 14:48 (62 late) with 47804 up front 10 67001 & 67030 up front with North Briton stock on 1Z21 Carlisle - Glasgow after arrival at Glasgow Central 20:00 11 67001 & 67030 up front with North Briton stock on 1Z21 Carlisle - Glasgow after arrival at Glasgow Central 20:00 (having originally worked 1Z20 from Kings X)

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]]> Fri Apr 10 2009 Classic traction variety http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1783193.html Riviera Class 47s working a charter to the Highlands, EWS class 37 returning from the MOD facility at Glen Douglas, plus Freightliner 86s on their booked working to Crewe Basford Hall all in one day - unfortunately all in dullius maximus. Friday 17 April 2009: Riviera Class 47s working a charter to the Highlands, EWS class 37 returning from the MOD facility at Glen Douglas, plus Freightliner 86s on their booked working to Crewe Basford Hall all in one day - unfortunately all in dullius maximus.

01 47843/47805 1Z41 Hooton - Inverness & uniform rake of ex Virgin Mk2Ds thru' Larbert 10:14 02 37670 0D09 Glen Douglas - Mossend approaching Gartcosh 12:23 (5 early) 03 37670 0D09 Glen Douglas - Mossend approaching Gartcosh 12:23 (5 early) 04 86614/86607 4M74 Coatbridge - Crewe BH liner approaching Holytown 15:21 (on time) 05 47805/47843 1Z42 Inverness - Hooton approaching Larbert 18:19 06 47805/47843 1Z42 Inverness - Hooton approaching Larbert 18:19 07 47805/47843 1Z42 Inverness - Hooton departing Larbert 18:21 (on time) after impromptu crew change 08 47805/47843 1Z42 Inverness - Hooton departing Larbert 18:21 (on time) with clag from both locos 09 47805 'Talisman' departs Larbert with 47843 on 1Z42 Inverness - Hooton charter 18:21

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]]> Fri Apr 17 2009 Class 20/37 combo & double 47 charters http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1783156.html Good day for charters in Central Scotland as a pair of class 47s made their way north and DRS 20/37 headed to the West Highlands Friday 17 July 2009: Good day for charters in Central Scotland as a pair of class 47s made their way north and DRS 20/37 headed to the West Highlands

01 47815/47769 1Z28 Crewe - Inverness arrive Stirling 10:51 02 close up of 47815/47769 1Z28 Crewe - Inverness arrive Stirling 10:51 03 close up of 47769 and 47815 leading 1Z28 Crewe - Inverness as it arrives at Stirling 10:51 04 20302/37069 1Z45 Preston - Fort William arrive at Motherwell 11:59 05 20302/37069 1Z45 Preston - Fort William at Motherwell 12:00 07 20302 from the front end as it heads 1Z45 Preston - Fort William at Motherwell 12:05 09 37069 and 20302 wait at Motherwell until booked time with 1Z45 Preston - Fort William at 12:05 08 close up of the headboards on front of 20302 as it heads 1Z45 Preston - Fort William at Motherwell 12:05 06 20302 from the nose end as it heads 1Z45 Preston - Fort William at Motherwell 12:05 10 20302 & 37069 depart Motherwell on 1Z45 Preston - Fort William 12:08

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]]> Fri Jul 17 2009 Class 60 at Grangemouth http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1783122.html An unusual visitor these days to Grangemouth - a class 60 brings the evening trip working to Mossend out of Fouldubs yard, Grangemouth Monday 12 October 2009: An unusual visitor these days to Grangemouth - a class 60 brings the evening trip working to Mossend out of Fouldubs yard, Grangemouth

05 66414 01 60022 runs round 6D68 Grangemouth - Mossend intermodal at Fouldubs yard, Grangemouth 17:36 02 60022 6D68 Grangemouth - Mossend departs Fouldub yard 18:07 03 60022 6D68 Grangemouth - Mossend departs Fouldub yard 18:07 04 60022 6D68 Grangemouth - Mossend departs Fouldub yard 18:07

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]]> Mon Oct 12 2009 Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1778638.html A glorious, but cold autumn day and the chance of a couple of nice locations with Stirling Castle in background of one and Wallace Monument forming the backdrop of another Monday 9 November 2009: A glorious, but cold autumn day and the chance of a couple of nice locations with Stirling Castle in background of one and Wallace Monument forming the backdrop of another

01 43318 & 43311 1E12 Perth - Kings X passes Bannockburn (Stirling castle visible in top left) 10:35 02 43318 & 43311 1E12 Perth - Kings X passes Bannockburn (Wallace Monument visible in top right) 10:35 06 170471 10:18 Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa passing Wallace Monument, just outside Stirling 11:03 03 66522 6G05 Ravenstruther - Longannet passes Wallace Monument 11:11 (15 mins late) 04 66522 6G05 Ravenstruther - Longannet passes Wallace Monument 11:11 (15 mins late) 05 close up of 66522 and the part Shanks, part Freightliner livery, now looking a bit tired, whilst working 6G05 Ravenstruther - Longannet passing Causewayhead 11:11

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]]> Mon Nov 9 2009 Carmuirs West variety http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1774525.html Late running oil train with a rariety at the front (a class 60), plus the newly started DRS train from Inverness on behalf of Russells plus the Shanks liveried freightliner loco on coal made for an interesting 30mins at Carmuirs... Wednesday 21 October 2009: Late running oil train with a rariety at the front (a class 60), plus the newly started DRS train from Inverness on behalf of Russells plus the Shanks liveried freightliner loco on coal made for an interesting 30mins at Carmuirs...

01 60022 6S36 Dalston - Grangemouth tanks passes 14:06 (42' late) 02 66428 4Z50 Inverness - Coatbridge is held at the Jnct to let 6S36 cross, then passes at 14:08 03 66522 4C07 Longannet - Ravenstruther empty coal passes 14:23 04 66016 6D71 Linkswood - Mossend empty tanks arrives 14:29 05 66016 6D71 Linkswood - Mossend empty tanks waits until booked departure 14:30

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]]> Wed Oct 21 2009 Blackford & Auchterarder engineering http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1774477.html Weekend engineering at Auchterarder meant a nosey around the area to see if there was anything worth taking a picture of... Sunday 17 May 2009: Weekend engineering at Auchterarder meant a nosey around the area to see if there was anything worth taking a picture of...

01 66107 6K22 Blackford - Millerhill waits at the home signal awaiting an early departure 09:28 02 66107 6K22 Blackford - Millerhill waits at the home signal awaiting an early departure 09:30 03 66107 6K22 Blackford - Millerhill departs 09:35 (115mins early) 04 66107 6K22 Blackford - Millerhill departs 09:35 (115mins early) 05 66132 6K21 Blackford - Millerhill sits in the possession at Auchterarder 10:05 06 66132 6K21 Blackford - Millerhill sits in the possession at Auchterarder 10:05 07 66132 6K21 Blackford - Millerhill sits in the possession at Auchterarder 10:05 08 The contents of 6K21 blackford - Millerhill hauled by 66132 are emptied into the possession area 10:10

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Evening visit to Winwick Jnct http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1774425.html After a visit to Warrington it was off to Winwick Jnct for some late evening photting Monday 11 May 2009: After a visit to Warrington it was off to Winwick Jnct for some late evening photting

08 175010 passes Winwick Jnct and heads to Warrington BQ at 19:20 07 390049 Euston - Glasgow passes Winwick Jnct 19:21 09 175008 passes Winwick Jnct 19:20 and heads for Manchester area 10 156420 in the now defunct First North Western livery passes Winwick Jnct on its way to Liverpool 19:28 01 66519 6K27 Carlisle Yard - Crewe BH passes Winwick Jnct 19:50 02 92012 03 92012 04 20304 & 37610 6K73 Sellafield - Crewe passes Winwick Jnct 20:03 05 20304 & 37610 6K73 Sellafield - Crewe passes Winwick Jnct 20:03 06 20304 & 37610 6K73 Sellafield - Crewe passes Winwick Jnct 20:03

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]]> Mon May 11 2009 Class 60s at Warrington http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1774424.html Some spare time after work and a sunny evening meant a visit to Warrington for the class 60s on the Liverpool Docks - Fiddlers Ferry trains Monday 11 May 2009: Some spare time after work and a sunny evening meant a visit to Warrington for the class 60s on the Liverpool Docks - Fiddlers Ferry trains

08 31459 4Q** Derby RTC - Carlisle Yard sits waiting time at Preston station 10:16 07 66108 6K05 Carlisle Yard - Crewe BH waits time at Warrington Bank Quay station 17:53 01 60063 6F84 Liverpool Bulk terminal - Fiddlers Ferry arrives at Warrington BQ 18:11 02 60063 6F84 Liverpool Bulk terminal - Fiddlers Ferry at Warrington BQ 18:12 03 60063 6F84 Liverpool Bulk terminal - Fiddlers Ferry departs Warrington BQ 18:14 and heads to Walton OJ yard to RR 06 60087 'Barry Needham' stabled at Warrington Arpley 18:27 04 60063 6F84 Liverpool Bulk Terminal - Fiddlers Ferry passes Arpley yard after run round at Walton OJ yard 18:41 05 60063 6F84 Liverpool Bulk Terminal - Fiddlers Ferry passes Arpley yard and heads for Latchford sidings to run round for 2nd time 18:41

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]]> Mon May 11 2009 Springburn specials http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1772570.html A couple of Saturday specials booked through Springburn made the trip worthwhile, even if the sun didn't shine at the right moment! Saturday 29 August 2009: A couple of Saturday specials booked through Springburn made the trip worthwhile, even if the sun didn't shine at the right moment!

05 170430 11:23 Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston arrives at Springburn 11:32 06 170430 11:23 Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston at Springburn 11:32 07 158782 Cumbernauld - Glasgow Queen Street at Springburn station at 11:51 01 57311 5N04 Shields Rd - Glasgow works arrives at Springburn 11:52 with 314208 in tow for overhaul 02 57311 5N04 Shields Rd - Glasgow works at Springburn 11:52 with 314208 in tow for overhaul 03 66429 4M16 Grangemouth - Daventry tesco express diverted via E&G and Springburn thru' Springburn 12:05 04 57311 5N04 Shields Rd - Glasgow works thru' Springburn for 2nd time wif 314208 and translator vehicles 975864 and 975867 at 12:17

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]]> Sat Aug 29 2009 4A13 at Blackford & 3S95 at Perth http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1772540.html Quick trip to Perth to catch the DBS hauled Railhead Treatment Train (RHTT), via a stop at Blackford for the Aberdeen bound DRS intermodal Friday 16 October 2009: Quick trip to Perth to catch the DBS hauled Railhead Treatment Train (RHTT), via a stop at Blackford for the Aberdeen bound DRS intermodal

01 66416 4A13 Grangemouth - Aberdeen intermodal approaches Blackford 13:38 02 66416 4A13 Grangemouth - Aberdeen intermodal passes the home signal on the approach to Blackford LC 13:38 03 66416 4A13 Grangemouth - Aberdeen intermodal passes the disused up yard at Blackford 13:38 06 170406 12:41 Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street crosses River Tay and enters Perth 14:23 (14 late) 07 170406 12:41 Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street crosses River Tay and enters Perth 14:23 (14 late) 04 67004 3S95 Inverness - Inverness crosses the Tay Bridge in Perth for the 3rd time at 14:40 (15 late) and now heading for Inverness after RR 05 67004 3S95 Inverness - Inverness crosses the Tay Bridge in Perth for the 3rd time at 14:40 (pity I pressed the shutter too late!

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]]> Fri Oct 16 2009 Larbert, Carmuirs and Camelon in the sun http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1772494.html A temporary respite from work commitments and a nice day as well, meant a few shots in the local area around Larbert. Friday 16 October 2009: A temporary respite from work commitments and a nice day as well, meant a few shots in the local area around Larbert.

09 170456 10:13 Dunblane - Glasgow Queen Street arrives at Larbert 10:32 (3 late) 01 66551 6G05 Chalmerston - Longannet passes the Network Rail training Centre at Larbert 10:38 02 66551 6G05 Chalmerston - Longannet passes the Network Rail training Centre at Larbert 10:38 03 43316 1E12 Inverness - Kings X passes Network Rail training centre and Larbert north signalbox 10:42 04 43316 (43305 on rear) 1E12 Inverness - Kings X passes Network Rail training centre and Larbert north signalbox 10:42 05 43305 on rear of 1E12 Inverness - Kings X passes Network Rail training centre in Larbert 10:42 06 66095 4J06 Longannet - Hunterston crosses over Carmuirs West Jnct 12:03 (4 late) 07 66095 4J06 Longannet - Hunterston crosses over Carmuirs West Jnct 12:03 (4 late) 08 66429 4Z77 Elderslie - Grangemouth passes Camelon station 12:15 (on time) 10 66522 4C07 Longannet - Ravenstruther passes Larbert in fading sun 14:29 22/10/09

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]]> Fri Oct 16 2009 Shanks at Plean & 60 at Allandale http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1771957.html A sunny Saturday afternoon for a change and a couple of unusual locos round my neck of the woods. Shanks liveried 66522 on coal for Longannet and a class 60 returning from Grangemouth with more loaded oil tanks Saturday 17 October 2009: A sunny Saturday afternoon for a change and a couple of unusual locos round my neck of the woods. Shanks liveried 66522 on coal for Longannet and a class 60 returning from Grangemouth with more loaded oil tanks

06 170428 13:41 Glasgow QS - Aberdeen passes Bannockburn on approach to Stirling with Wallace Monument in background 14:08 07 170456 15:48 Glasgow QS - Dunblane approaches Plean between Larbert & Stirling 16:25 08 158707 and UID class 170 form 16:10 Glasgow QS - Inverness passing Plean Castle in the background 16:34 09 170473 working a Dunblane - Linlithgow service passing Plean Castle 16:36 01 66522 6G08 Mossend - Longannet passes Plean Castle in the background 16:47 02 Shanks liveried 66522 6G08 Mossend - Longannet passes Plean Castle in the background 16:47 03 close up of 66522 in Shanks livery passing Plean Castle 6G08 Mossend - Longannet 16:47 04 60022 6D18 Grangemouth - Mossend approaches Allandale in the last of the evening sunshine 17:18 05 60022 6D18 Grangemouth - Mossend approaches Allandale 17:18 10 158782 14:24 Dunblane - Edinburgh passes Plean 14:45 05/11/09 11 158782 14:24 Dunblane - Edinburgh passes Plean 14:45 05/11/09

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]]> Sat Oct 17 2009 Stored locos at PRDC http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1770402.html I had the priviledge of a quick visit into Royal Mail's PRDC near Wembley, where I happened to chance upon the stored Porterbrook owned class 66s previously operated by DRS and more recently by the now defunct Advenza freight. Only had small digital, so not the best pics ever. Wednesday 14 October 2009: I had the priviledge of a quick visit into Royal Mail's PRDC near Wembley, where I happened to chance upon the stored Porterbrook owned class 66s previously operated by DRS and more recently by the now defunct Advenza freight. Only had small digital, so not the best pics ever.

01 66842 and 66844 both ex Advenza sit amongst the Royal Mail loading equipment in PRDC 02 66842 (ex Advenza) sits amongst the Royal Mail loading equipment in PRDC, whilst stored pending further use 04 66404 heads up 66405 and 66403, all of which have been drained and roof covered, whilst stored awaiting further use at the Royal Mail terminal in Wembley (PRDC) 06 66401 in unbranded DRS livery sits in the loco siding at PRDC, whilst awaiting its next pay by the hour job with GBRf 07 66401 in unbranded DRS livery sits in the loco siding at PRDC, whilst awaiting its next duty with GBRf 05 66410, a restricted use loco with GBRf arrives next to ex Advenza freight locos 66844 and 66842 in PRDC 03 66844 sits on the blocks at Royal Mail terminal at PRDC

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]]> Wed Oct 14 2009 ECML Engineering http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1767115.html Annual shutdown of ECML for a few weekends and the promise of sun, at least 10 engineers trains in the possession and a class 60 amongst them was too much to resist a very early Sunday morning start. Saw a lot, but not a lot in any reasonable photo location. For the record the class 60 was 60022 which was hidden in a cutting. Sunday 11 October 2009: Annual shutdown of ECML for a few weekends and the promise of sun, at least 10 engineers trains in the possession and a class 60 amongst them was too much to resist a very early Sunday morning start. Saw a lot, but not a lot in any reasonable photo location. For the record the class 60 was 60022 which was hidden in a cutting.

04 66047 6K20 Drem - Millerhill YD sat on down main at Grantshouse with empty sleepers (YLAs) and empty MFA/MHAs 09:00 05 66047 6K20 Drem - Millerhill YD sat on down main at Grantshouse with empty sleepers (YLAs) and empty MFA/MHAs 09:00 06 66021 6K22 Drem - Millerhill YD sits south of Dunbar waiting for the line ahead to re-open before making its way to Millerhill 01 66031 6K36 09:00 Drem - Carlisle 'Octopus' train approaches Slateford viaduct at 11:22 02 66031 6K36 09:00 Drem - Carlisle 'Octopus' train approaches Slateford viaduct at 11:22 03 66031 6K36 09:00 Drem - Carlisle 'Octopus' train passes over Slateford viaduct at 11:22

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]]> Sun Oct 11 2009 Edinburgh Royal Variety http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1746837.html Plenty of variety in Edinburgh with the Royal Train, Northern Belle and Royal Scotsman, plus the Fife loco haul all making an appearance during the early part of the day. Pity the sun didn't shine when it mattered... Friday 26 June 2009: Plenty of variety in Edinburgh with the Royal Train, Northern Belle and Royal Scotsman, plus the Fife loco haul all making an appearance during the early part of the day. Pity the sun didn't shine when it mattered...

04 67025 2K01 06:32 Edinburgh - Edinburgh Fife circle arrives Haymarket 08:42 05 66610 6D62 Oxwellmains - View Park crosses Slateford viaduct 09:05 (45+ mins late) 01 67005 TnT 67006 1Z44 London Euston - Edinburgh Waverley over Slateford viaduct at 09:25 carrying Prince Charles to RHS 02 67006 TnT 67005 1Z44 Edinburgh Waverley - Wolverton approaches Niddrie West Jnct 10:39 after dropping off Prince Charles for the RHS at Ingliston 03 67006 TnT 67005 1Z44 Edinburgh Waverley - Wolverton passes over Niddrie West Jnct 10:39 after dropping off Prince Charles, so he can attend RHS at Ingliston 08 37676 09 47787 10 37676 11 Cotswold Rail 47828 12 NMT power cars 43014 & 43062 sit at Craigentinny 11:25 06 67026 5Z19 Crewe - Waverley Northern Belle ECS thru' Niddrie West 10 early at 12:05 07 67026 1Z19 12:42 Waverley - Gleneagles via Fife Northern Belle thru' Princes St Gardens 12:45

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]]> Fri Jun 26 2009 A trip on Bo'Ness to Kinneill railway http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1746813.html Some local gen that 37025 would drop onto the last trip of the afternoon on the SRPS railway at Bo'Ness coincided with a spare hour or two with my daughter, so off we went in search of "diesel" from Thomas the Tank Engine Saturday 22 August 2009: Some local gen that 37025 would drop onto the last trip of the afternoon on the SRPS railway at Bo'Ness coincided with a spare hour or two with my daughter, so off we went in search of "diesel" from Thomas the Tank Engine

01 37025 02 37025 03 Daughter decides to ruin shot ;-) whilst I bag 37025 running round stock at Birkhill ready to do 16:40 Birkhill - Bo'Ness return trip 05 25235 waits at Bo'Ness ready to shunt some rolling stock 17:05, whilst a WCRC 47 stands behind the shed 04 25235 waits at Bo'Ness ready to shunt some rolling stock 17:05 06 25235 waits at Bo'Ness ready to shunt some rolling stock 17:05, whilst a WCRC 47 stands behind the shed

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]]> Sat Aug 22 2009 Larbert & Carmuirs area http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1746803.html Sunny couple of days in prospect and a couple of workings plus locations I wanted to get in the sun and the odd special steam train and Royal class 67 duty as well. Monday 24 August 2009: Sunny couple of days in prospect and a couple of workings plus locations I wanted to get in the sun and the odd special steam train and Royal class 67 duty as well.

09 158733 11:41 Falkirk Grahamston - Glasgow QS passes Carmuirs West 11:49 24/08/09 10 170405 11:42 Glasgow QS - Aberdeen heads for the Ochil hills (in the background) and Stirling, whilst passing Carmuirs West 12:00 24/08/09 03 66054 4J06 Longannet - Hunterston passes Carmuirs West Jnct and Ochil hills in the background 12:04 (5 late) 24/08/09 04 66054 4J06 Longannet - Hunterston passes Carmuirs West Jnct 12:04 (5 late) 24/08/09 01 60009 02 60009 11 170478 11:23 Glasgow QS - Falkirk Grahamston arrives at Camelon 12:08 25/08/09 05 66431 4Z78 Elderslie - Grangemouth at Camelon 12:14 (on time) 25/08/09 12 156460 forms front 2 coaches of 18:11 Dunblane - Glasgow QS passing Bonnyside Rd, Bonnybridge with Longannet Power station lit up by the sun in the background 18:38 25/08/09 06 66054 4J09 Longannet - Hunterston 18:38 Bonnyside Rd, near Bonnybridge with chimney of Longannet P. stn protruding out in the background 18:38 25/08/09 07 67006 6D83 Laurencekirk - Mossend passes Bonnyside Rd, near Bonnybridge 18:43 with Longannet P.Stn in the background 25/08/09 08 67006 6D83 Laurencekirk - Mossend passes Bonnyside Rd, near Bonnybridge 18:43 25/08/09

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]]> Mon Aug 24 2009 Scunthorpe Blockade - Gainsborough - Doncaster http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1743951.html Whilst visiting Lincolnshire for the Scunthorpe Blockade trains, I took a visit to the Gainsborough - Doncaster line to record a couple of the diverted trains (binliners) Tuesday 30 June 2009: Whilst visiting Lincolnshire for the Scunthorpe Blockade trains, I took a visit to the Gainsborough - Doncaster line to record a couple of the diverted trains (binliners)

01 66545 6R14 Immingham - Cottam P. Stn passes Beckingham LC 11:35 02 66207 4R15 Drax - Immingham Dock passes Beckingham LC 11:41 03 66526 6M05 Roxby - Northenden binliner diverted off normal route passes Beckingham LC 12:06 04 66550 6E06 Bredbury - Roxby passes Beckingham LC 12:08 with the sun just too front on at this time of day to allow full sun shot 05 66718 4L78 Selby - Felixstowe approaches Haxey LC 12:42 06 66718 4L78 Selby - Felixstowe passes Haxey LC 12:42 07 60087 6T38 Scunthorpe - Doncaster engineers train passes Park Drain LC approaching Bessacarr 20:26 in fading light 08 66146 6J03 Tinsley - Immingham passing Park Lane LC 20:40 with steel slab for rolling and returning to Tinsley in tow 09 The rear of 6J03 Tinsley - Immingham hauled by 66146 is a rake of coil holders for use on the same wagons when the steel slab on the front of the train returns as steel coil after rolling overseas. Makes very efficient use of the wagons with payloads in both directions

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]]> Tue Jun 30 2009 Barnetby station http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1739991.html Two quick visits to the station in order to get the semaphores and signalbox at east end of station in the evening sun with a train also in view. Failed fairly dismally both times, bar one coal train in hazy sun! Tuesday 30 June 2009: Two quick visits to the station in order to get the semaphores and signalbox at east end of station in the evening sun with a train also in view. Failed fairly dismally both times, bar one coal train in hazy sun!

01 66018 6C79 Immingham - Scunthorpe loaded coal passes the semaphores and signalbox at Barnetby 17:13 30/06/09 04 66562 6Z37 Drax - Immingham empty coke train passes Barnetby 17:19 30/06/09 05 66562 6Z37 Drax - Immingham empty coke train passes Barnetby 17:19 30/06/09 03 66186 6M24 Lindsey - Kingsbury passes Barnetby at 17:26 (10 early) 30/06/09 02 66230 6C79 Immingham - Scunthorpe loaded coal passes the semaphores and signalbox at Barnetby in weak sun 17:13 12/08/09 06 66624 6E54 Kingsbury - Humber OR approaches Barnetby 14:24 13/08/09

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]]> Tue Jun 30 2009 Springburn - Shields drag and 37419 drag http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1738214.html Plan for the day was to photograph the weekly GBRf operated unit drag between Shields Road Glasgow and Springburn works, but word of 37419 operating 6S51 engineers train to Mossend (which then failed en-route)meant a couple of diversions before and after the main event.. Friday 7 August 2009: Plan for the day was to photograph the weekly GBRf operated unit drag between Shields Road Glasgow and Springburn works, but word of 37419 operating 6S51 engineers train to Mossend (which then failed en-route)meant a couple of diversions before and after the main event..

05 92031 passes Carfin as 1Z99 Mossend - Beattock summit in order to rescue 37419, which had failed on a northbound engineers 12:00 07 170457 & a clyde electric pose at Springburn station 13:29 01 57305 5D02 Springburn - Shields Rd depot enter Springburn station as a north clyde electric arrives at the same time 13:45 (5D02 running 70 late at this point) 02 57305 03 57305 04 57305 06 92031 & 37419 6S51 Carlisle Kingmoor - Mossend pass over Holytown Jnct at 14:26 - 227mins late following the failure of 37419 on it's 1st revenue earning duty after repainting!

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]]> Fri Aug 7 2009 56311 4Z91 Nettle Hill, Ansty http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1734157.html A day in the Midlands with one aim - to pursue the two Colas workings to/from Dollands Moor (Burton steel & Hams Hall intermodal) with a good deal of success on the latter thanks to obtaining some local knowledge on an excellent location, near Ansty, just north of Brinklow loop. Thursday 30 July 2009: A day in the Midlands with one aim - to pursue the two Colas workings to/from Dollands Moor (Burton steel & Hams Hall intermodal) with a good deal of success on the latter thanks to obtaining some local knowledge on an excellent location, near Ansty, just north of Brinklow loop.

03 90044 4M81 Felixstowe - Ditton alongside Oxford Canal near Ansty 15:40 04 90042 4M88 Felixstowe - Crewe BH alongside Oxford Canal near Ansty 16:34 08 350111 passes southbound alongside Oxford Canal near Ansty heading for London Euston 17:10 as a narrow boat cruises towards the Grand Union canal 09 350111 passes southbound alongside Oxford Canal near Ansty heading for London Euston 17:10 as a narrow boat cruises towards the Grand Union canal 05 66413 4M44 Grangemouth - Daventry alongside Oxford Canal near Ansty 17:15 06 66413 4M44 Grangemouth - Daventry alongside Oxford Canal near Ansty 17:15 07 66413 4M44 Grangemouth - Daventry alongside Oxford Canal near Ansty 17:15 12 If only a train had appeared now! 10 390047 hurries northwards from London Euston, passing the Oxford Canal at Ansty, south of Nuneaton 17:31 11 An unidentified pendolino hurries northwards from London Euston, passing the Oxford Canal at Ansty, south of Nuneaton 17:36 01 56311 4Z91 Dollands Moor - Hams Hall thunders alongside the Oxford canal near Ansty running on time 17:41 02 56311 4Z91 Dollands Moor - Hams Hall thunders alongside the Oxford canal near Ansty running on time 17:41

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]]> Thu Jul 30 2009 47739 6Z48 & 31190 0Z31 http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1734154.html A day in the Midlands with one simple aim - to pursue the two Colas workings to/from Dollands Moor (Burton on Trent & Hams Hall) and get in the sun if possible. Turned into a good day, with added spectacle of green class 31190 hauling BR blue 47270 between preservation railways Thursday 30 July 2009: A day in the Midlands with one simple aim - to pursue the two Colas workings to/from Dollands Moor (Burton on Trent & Hams Hall) and get in the sun if possible. Turned into a good day, with added spectacle of green class 31190 hauling BR blue 47270 between preservation railways

01 66594 4O54 Leeds - Southampton passes a sunny Elford (before the rain came!) 09:15 02 31190 & 47270 0Z31 Orton Mere - Tyseley pass Elford loop in the drizzle 12:34 03 31190 & 47270 0Z31 Orton Mere - Tyseley pass Elford loop in the drizzle 12:34 04 47739 6Z48 Burton on Trent - Dollands Moor puts on the power (and clag) at Elford loop 13:25 05 47739 6Z48 Burton on Trent - Dollands Moor passes Elford loop 13:25 06 47739 6Z48 Burton on Trent - Dollands Moor powers up as it passes Bishops Itchington south of Leamington Spa 14:51 07 47739 6Z48 Burton on Trent - Dollands Moor powers past Bishops Itchington south of Leamington Spa 14:51 08 close up of 47739 6Z48 Burton on Trent - Dollands Moor powering past Bishops Itchington south of Leamington Spa 14:51 09 66507 6M22 Westbury - Stud Farm empty ballast passes Bishops Itchington at 14:51

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]]> Thu Jul 30 2009 56312 & 47739 on Burton steel http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1734019.html Following the failure of one of the Colas 47 (dragging brakes), the normal overnight train from Dollands Moor to Burton on Trent was retimed to depart at 13:15 with rather colourful 56312 to accompany the other colas 47. Unfortunately, torrential downpours all day stopped any chance of nice pleasant pics, but an unusual event such of this should still be recorded... Wednesday 29 July 2009: Following the failure of one of the Colas 47 (dragging brakes), the normal overnight train from Dollands Moor to Burton on Trent was retimed to depart at 13:15 with rather colourful 56312 to accompany the other colas 47. Unfortunately, torrential downpours all day stopped any chance of nice pleasant pics, but an unusual event such of this should still be recorded...

01 56312 02 56312 03 56312 04 66620 6D99 Crewe BH - Bardon Hill pass through Water Orton station in the pouring rain 19:09 05 47739 & 56312 return through Water Orton on 6Z47 Dollands Moor - Burton on Trent at 19:20 in full ISO1600 @f4.5 conditions!

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]]> Wed Jul 29 2009 37670 in DBS colours on its 1st outing http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1731361.html Newly painted into DBS colours - 37670 leads 37401 on 1Z24 Edinburgh - Oban Northern Belle, it's 1st revenue earning duty since it's repaint into the new owners' colours. Sunday 26 July 2009: Newly painted into DBS colours - 37670 leads 37401 on 1Z24 Edinburgh - Oban Northern Belle, it's 1st revenue earning duty since it's repaint into the new owners' colours.

03 close up of 37670 in new DBS colours and 37401 1Z24 Edinburgh - Oban at Linlithgow for driver change over at 09:40 (3 early) 02 close up of 37670 in new DBS colours clearly at Linlithgow! and 37401 1Z24 Edinburgh - Oban at 09:40 (3 early) 01 37670/37401 1Z24 Edinburgh - Oban arrive at Linlithgow for driver change over at 09:40 (3 early) 04 37670/37401 1Z24 Edinburgh - Oban depart Linlithgow after driver change over at 09:41 (4 early) 10 37670 & 37401 reverse the stock into the platform at Oban prior to working 1Z25 17:27 Northern Belle to Edinburgh 11 37670 & 37401 reverse the Northern Belle stock passed the Oban Ferry Terminal alongside the rail station prior to working 1Z25 17:27 to Edinburgh 07 37670 & 37401 1Z25 Oban - Edinburgh await departure underneath the Oban Coliseum 17:15 05 37670 in brief moment of sun heads 37401 & 1Z25 17:27 Oban - Edinburgh at Oban, prior to departure at 17:11 06 37670 & 37401 1Z25 Oban - Edinburgh await departure underneath the Oban Coliseum 17:17 08 37670 & 37401 sit at the head of 1Z24 Oban - Edinburgh Northern Belle under both bright and gloomy skies at 17:15 09 Northern Belle headboard duly fitted to 37670 prior to departure with 37401 on 1Z25 17:27 Oban - Edinburgh 13 37670/37401 1Z25 Oban - Edinburgh passes over Loch Awe viaduct 18:20 12 37670/37401 1Z25 Oban - Edinburgh passes over Loch Awe viaduct 18:20 14 37670/37401 1Z25 Oban - Edinburgh passes over Loch Awe viaduct 18:20

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]]> Sun Jul 26 2009 Wigan North Western http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1730335.html A visit after work in order to catch some engineers trains returning from S&C blockade at Wigan North Western failed to turn up anything special, despite being armed with all the gen anyone could possibly need! Wednesday 15 July 2009: A visit after work in order to catch some engineers trains returning from S&C blockade at Wigan North Western failed to turn up anything special, despite being armed with all the gen anyone could possibly need!

10 390040 16:57 Euston - Glasgow Euston arrives at Wigan NW 18:46 01 66068 6S00 Clitheroe - Mossend passes 18:47 on way to Warrington to run round having been diverted due to S&C engineers blockade 02 86612/86622 4M74 Coatbridge - Basford Hall freightliner 18:51 03 86612/86622 4M74 Coatbridge - Basford Hall freightliner 18:51 04 66428/66425/37229/37087 6K73 Sellafield - Crewe BH nuclear flask train 19:54 05 66428/66425/37229/37087 6K73 Sellafield - Crewe BH nuclear flask train 19:54 06 66428/66425/37229/37087 6K73 Sellafield - Crewe BH nuclear flask train 19:54 07 66428/66425/37229/37087 6K73 Sellafield - Crewe BH nuclear flask train 19:54 08 66412 0C43 Crewe BH - Carlisle Kingmoor 20:23 09 66068 6S00 Clitheroe - Mossend cement returns through Wigan NW having run round at Warrington 20:49

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]]> Wed Jul 15 2009 Fife Circle loco haul http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1730256.html A couple of opportunities to photograph the class 67 hauled Fife Circle commuter service during July and August Tuesday 21 July 2009: A couple of opportunities to photograph the class 67 hauled Fife Circle commuter service during July and August

04 SPT liveried 170478 enters Fife from Edinburgh as it crosses Jamestown Viaduct 18:43 05 158731 enters Fife from Edinburgh as it crosses Jamestown Viaduct 18:49 01 43295 (43296 at front) bring up the rear of 14:00 Kings X - Aberdeen approaching Inverkeithing 18:53 02 43295 (43296 at front) bring up the rear of 14:00 Kings X - Aberdeen approaching Inverkeithing 18:53 03 67004 2G13 Edinburgh - Fife - Edinburgh circular passes over Jamestown Viaduct 18:54

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]]> Tue Jul 21 2009 Quick visit to Yorkshire http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1728021.html On way back from photographing in Lincolnshire I got wind of two class 60's working through Yorkshire, so a couple of diversions to catch them on 1st July 2009. A month later and it was a similar style dash to catch 60040 in the last of the evening light at Moat Hill LC, Ings road, Doncaster Wednesday 1 July 2009: On way back from photographing in Lincolnshire I got wind of two class 60's working through Yorkshire, so a couple of diversions to catch them on 1st July 2009. A month later and it was a similar style dash to catch 60040 in the last of the evening light at Moat Hill LC, Ings road, Doncaster

10 43257/43206 14:40 Leeds - Kings X pass Bentley 15:08 11 43206 & 43257 (front) 14:40 Leeds - Kings X pass Bentley 15:08 12 142084 forms a service to Doncaster & Sheffiled at Bentley 15:18 13 142084 forms a service to Doncaster & Sheffiled at Bentley 15:18 01 60059 6D80 Neville Hill - Lindsey OR passing over Bentley LC 15:43 02 60059 6D80 Neville Hill - Lindsey OR passing over Bentley LC 15:43 03 60059 6D80 Neville Hill - Lindsey OR passes through Bentley station 15:43 04 60059 6D80 Neville Hill - Lindsey OR passes through Bentley station 15:43 (TEA wagon VTG82733 the 1st of two wagons in the consist) 05 60096 6V42 Lackenby - Margam & 66545 4S07 Sudforth Lane - Hunterston cross each other at Burton Salmon 16:36 06 60096 6V42 Lackenby - Margam passes Burton Salmon 16:36 07 66080 4R21 Milford Sidings - Immingham passes Burton Salmon 16:42 08 60040 6D43 Jarrow - Lindsey passes Moat Hill LC, Ings Rd, Doncaster at 19:24 (on time) 12/08/09 09 66131 4E25 Bow - Heck empty plasmor blocks passes Moat Hill LC, Ings Rd, Doncaster at 19:26 (on time) 12/08/09 14 43084 & 43065 form the last GC Sunderland - Kings X train of the day, passing Moat Hill LC, Ings Rd, Doncaster at 19:27 (on time) 12/08/09 15 43065 on rear & 43084 form the last GC Sunderland - Kings X train of the day, passing Moat Hill LC, Ings Rd, Doncaster at 19:27 (on time) 12/08/09

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]]> Wed Jul 1 2009 Scunthorpe blockade - The Lincoln line http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1727137.html With the Scunthorpe - Doncaster blockade in place until September, it was time to spend two trips attempting to take sunny shots of trains on the three diversionary routes. Here are some of the shots from Lincoln line south west of Barnetby. Tuesday 30 June 2009: With the Scunthorpe - Doncaster blockade in place until September, it was time to spend two trips attempting to take sunny shots of trains on the three diversionary routes. Here are some of the shots from Lincoln line south west of Barnetby.

01 66507 4R20 Eggborough P. Stn - Immingham passes under the A1084 on the outskirts of Brigg 18:15 (40 late) 30/06/09 02 60019 6E41 Westerleigh - Lindsey passes under A1084 18:36 03 60019 6E41 Westerleigh - Lindsey passes under A1084 18:36 05 66113 6O19 Scunthorpe - Dollands Moor departs Barnetby (in distance) and passes under A1084 roadbridge near Brigg 18:45 30/06/09 06 66113 6O19 Scunthorpe - Dollands Moor departs Barnetby (in distance) and passes under A1084 roadbridge near Brigg 18:45 30/06/09 14 153313 works towards Grimsby from Newark passing under A1084 near Brigg 08:46 01/07/09 07 66526 6M05 Roxby - Northenden passes under A1084 outside Brigg 10:33 01/07/09 08 66562 6R33 Immingham - Drax 09 66548 6R10 Immingham - Eggborough P. Stn passes under A1084 on Lincoln line near Brigg 11:07 (45 late) 01/07/09 17 Fastline tamper unit DR73101 works a Doncaster - Frodingham move in relation to the Scunthorpe blockade approaching Barnetby on the lincoln line 11:19 01/07/09 15 153321 works a Grimsby - Newark Northgate train away from Barnetby on the Lincoln line near Brigg 11:52 01/07/09 10 66625 6M00 Humber - Kingsbury passes under A1084 near Brigg on Lincoln line 12:02 01/07/09 13 60019 6E41 Westerleigh - Lindsey passes Howsham LC just off A1084 south of Kettleby at 18:43 02/07/09 - photo courtesy of Vincent M 16 153384 leads a pair of class 153s passed the old site of Moortown station on Grimsby - Newark North Gate service 11:57 12/08/09 04 60004 6E41 Westerleigh - Lindsey passes 66014 on 6O19 Scunthorpe - Dollands Moor steel slab as they pass under A1084 at Kettelby 18:06 12/08/09 11 60013 6D80 Neville Hill - Lindsey with a very light load passes Howsham foot crossing in dark, but interesting lighting at 18:19 12/08/09 12 60013

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]]> Tue Jun 30 2009 Culross Engineers http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1725126.html The (now) rarely used Dunfermline - Longannet line had a surprise visitor in the form of an engineers train returning south from a possession near the Forth Bridge one Sunday morning Sunday 5 July 2009: The (now) rarely used Dunfermline - Longannet line had a surprise visitor in the form of an engineers train returning south from a possession near the Forth Bridge one Sunday morning

01 66061 6K25 Inverkeithing - Carlisle engineers train approaches Culross on the rarely used Dunfermline - Longannet line 10:21 02 66061 6K25 Inverkeithing - Carlisle engineers train passes Culross on the rarely used Dunfermline - Longannet line 10:21 03 66061 6K25 Inverkeithing - Carlisle engineers train approaches Culross on the rarely used Dunfermline - Longannet line 10:21 04 66061 6K25 Inverkeithing - Carlisle engineers train passes over the foot crossing at Culross on the rarely used Dunfermline - Longannet line 10:21

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]]> Sun Jul 5 2009 Queen of Scots & Electric Scot http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1724669.html Not much time to spare in order to catch the "Queen of Scots" stock returning from a wedding in Fort William, and 87002 operating the "Electric Scot" railtour from Glasgow Saturday 11 July 2009: Not much time to spare in order to catch the "Queen of Scots" stock returning from a wedding in Fort William, and 87002 operating the "Electric Scot" railtour from Glasgow

03 66092 4J07 Longannet - Hunterston passes Coatbridge Central 14:49 04 156504 departs Coatbridge Central on Motherwell - Coatbridge shuttle 14:50 01 47760 2Z13 Fort Willam Yard - Carnforth hauling 02 47760 2Z13 Fort Willam Yard - Carnforth hauling 05 87002 at rear of 1Z85 Glasgow Central - Glasgow Central on the approaches to Glasgow Central at Salkend St 15:39 06 87002 at rear of 1Z85 Glasgow Central - Glasgow Central on the approaches to Glasgow Central at Salkend St 15:39 07 87002 1Z87 Glasgow Central - Birmingham International passes Mount Florida station 16:37 08 87002 1Z87 Glasgow Central - Birmingham International passes Mount Florida station 16:37 09 87002 1Z87 Glasgow Central - Birmingham International Cathcart North jnct 16:37 10 47786 Roy Castle on rear (87002 can just be seen at front) of 1Z87 Glasgow Central - Birmingham International approaching Cathcart North jncts 11 66422 4N47 Inverness - Grangemouth passes over Larbert Jnct 17:25 12 66422 4N47 Inverness - Grangemouth crosses Larbert jnct and meets 66416 4S43 Daventry - Grangemouth (see LessCo2 wagons in distance) at Carmuirs East Jnct 17:25

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]]> Sat Jul 11 2009 2Q08 at Larbert - Part 2 http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1724573.html Having gone up to Inverness earlier in the week, the DRS37s returned with their test train, but a swap over of one of the 37s led to a very smart looking 37611 leading the way south on a circuitous route to Craigentinny (involving 2 visits to Larbert) Friday 10 July 2009: Having gone up to Inverness earlier in the week, the DRS37s returned with their test train, but a swap over of one of the 37s led to a very smart looking 37611 leading the way south on a circuitous route to Craigentinny (involving 2 visits to Larbert)

01 37611 TnT 37218 2Q08 Inverness - Craigentinny approach Larbert north signalbox 15:37 02 37611 TnT 37218 2Q08 Inverness - Craigentinny pass Larbert north signalbox 15:37 03 37611 TnT 37218 2Q08 Inverness - Craigentinny enter Larbert station 15:37 04 37611 TnT 37218 2Q08 Inverness - Craigentinny depart Larbert 15:39 05 37611 TnT 37218 2Q08 Inverness - Craigentinny depart Larbert 15:39 06 37218 TnT 37611 pass over Larbert Jnct at 16:55 heading for a reverse in Larbert DPL 07 37611 brings up the rear of 37218 & 999508 on 2Q08 Inverness - Craigentinny on the approaches to Larbert 16:55 08 37611 brings up the rear of 37218 & 999508 on 2Q08 Inverness - Craigentinny on the approaches to Larbert 16:55 09 66426 4N47 Inverness - Grangemouth passes Larbert north signalbox 17:23 10 37611 TnT 37218 2Q08 Inverness - Craigentinny pass under Bonnyside Road on the approaches to Greenhill Jnct (Longannet power station in the distance across the Forth) 17:48 11 66416 4M48 Grangemouth - Daventry passes under Bonnyside Road, Bonnybridge 18:11 (Longannet P. Stn is in the background across the River Forth) 66015 & 66100 on retimed 6A31 Mossend - Aberdeen Waterloo enters Larbert station 11:10 23/07/09

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]]> Fri Jul 10 2009 60063 6S36 & 6D18 http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1723862.html A rare visit from a class 60 in Scotland and today allocated for the Dalston - Grangemouth tanks and return loaded tanks to Mossend Friday 10 July 2009: A rare visit from a class 60 in Scotland and today allocated for the Dalston - Grangemouth tanks and return loaded tanks to Mossend

05 158735 12:56 Dunblane - Edinburgh crosses Carmuirs East Jnct 13:20 01 60063 6S36 Dalston - Grangemouth rounds the curve at Carmuirs East Jnct 13:25 (on time) 02 60063 6S36 Dalston - Grangemouth rounds the curve at Carmuirs East Jnct 13:25 (on time) 03 60063 6S36 Dalston - Grangemouth passes Falkirk Tryst golf course approaching Camelon 13:25 (on time) 04 60063 6S36 Dalston - Grangemouth passes Falkirk Tryst golf course approaching Camelon 13:25 (on time) 06 60063 6D18 Grangemouth - Mossend passes over Carmuirs West Jnct 15:19 07 60063 6D18 Grangemouth - Mossend passes over Carmuirs West Jnct 15:19

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]]> Fri Jul 10 2009 Scunthorpe Blockade - The Wrawby Jnct area http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1723810.html With the Scunthorpe - Doncaster blockade in place until September, it was time to spend two days taking shots on the three diversionary routes. Although the weather was very hot, the sun didn't always play ball and in not knowing the area, much time was spent looking for locations. However, I generally found the best area was around Wrawby Jnct, where foot crossings and paths running around a small pond (between Brigg and Lincoln line) were the best spots assuming the sun was in the right spot. Tuesday 30 June 2009: With the Scunthorpe - Doncaster blockade in place until September, it was time to spend two days taking shots on the three diversionary routes. Although the weather was very hot, the sun didn't always play ball and in not knowing the area, much time was spent looking for locations. However, I generally found the best area was around Wrawby Jnct, where foot crossings and paths running around a small pond (between Brigg and Lincoln line) were the best spots assuming the sun was in the right spot.

01 66088 6T25 Immingham - Santon passing Wrawby Jnct 13:47 (10 early) 02 66005 6D42 Eggborough - Lindsey P. Stn approaches Wrawby Jnct 14:10 (on time) 05 66550 6E06 Bredbury - Roxby & 66098 6T38 Scunthorpe - Doncaster sit in Barnetby sidings after running around their respective trains 14:10 03 66550 6E06 Bredbury - Roxby RTS departs Barnetby RR sidings heading to Scunthorpe 14:17 (20 late) 04 66550 6E06 Bredbury - Roxby RTS departs Barnetby RR sidings heading to Scunthorpe 14:17 (20 late) 06 66102 leads 6T37 Scunthorpe - Doncaster arrives off the Scunthorpe line and enters Barnetby sidings 14:29 07 66115 brings up rear of 6T37 Scunthorpe - Doncaster arriving off Scunthorpe line and enters Barnetby sidings 14:29 09 66115 brings up rear of 6T37 Scunthorpe - Doncaster arriving off Scunthorpe line and enters Barnetby sidings 14:29 08 66115 brings up rear of 6T37 Scunthorpe - Doncaster arriving off Scunthorpe line and enters Barnetby sidings 14:29 10 66098 6T36 Scunthorpe - Doncaster departs Barnetby sidings 14:45 11 66098 6T36 Scunthorpe - Doncaster departs Barnetby sidings 14:45 12 66115 (and 66102 can just be seen DoR) 6T37 Scunthorpe - Doncaster take the Lincoln line at Wrawby Jnct 14:55 13 66115 6T37 Scunthorpe - Doncaster take the Lincoln line at Wrawby Jnct 14:55 14 66115 6T37 Scunthorpe - Doncaster take the Lincoln line at Wrawby Jnct 14:55 15 66604 6R35 Immingham - Drax P.Stn passes Wrawby signalbox and semaphores in background 15:28 (7 early) 16 66604 6R35 Immingham - Drax P.Stn passes Wrawby signalbox and semaphores in background 15:28 (7 early) 17 66604 6R35 Immingham - Drax P.Stn takes Lincoln line at Wrawby Jnct and passes foot crossing 15:28 (7 early) 18 66158 6D11 Lackenby - Scunthorpe with a small load passes the pond next to Lincoln line at Wrawby Jnct 19:33 19 66158 6D11 Lackenby - Scunthorpe with a small load passes the pond next to Lincoln line at Wrawby Jnct 19:33

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]]> Tue Jun 30 2009 2Q08 at Larbert - Part 1 http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1722050.html Pair of DRS37s once again replacing ex class 150 (950001) on 2Q08 and seen here on its way to Inverness for a few days on the Far North lines Monday 6 July 2009: Pair of DRS37s once again replacing ex class 150 (950001) on 2Q08 and seen here on its way to Inverness for a few days on the Far North lines

06 158735 10:33 Edinburgh - Dunblane departs Larbert 11:21 (8 late) 07 170478 10:48 Glasgow - Dunblane departs Larbert 11:27 (9 late) 08 170456 10:14 Dunblane - Glasgow QS arrives at Larbert 11:30 02 37218 heading away from Larbert with 2Q08 Craigentinny - Inverness at 11:35 passing the NR training centre and last remaining semaphore in the area 03 37218 & 37607 sandwich 999508 heading away from Larbert with 2Q08 Craigentinny - Inverness at 11:35 passing the NR training centre and last remaining semaphore in the area 01 37218 & 37607 sandwich 999508 heading away from Larbert with 2Q08 Craigentinny - Inverness at 11:35 passing the NR training centre in background and Larbert north signalbox tucked in behind trees on the right 04 37218 & 37607 sandwich 999508 heading away from Larbert with 2Q08 Craigentinny - Inverness at 11:35 passing the NR training centre in background and Larbert north signalbox tucked in behind trees on the right 05 37218 & 37607 sandwich 999508 heading away from Larbert with 2Q08 Craigentinny - Inverness at 11:35 passing the NR training centre in background and Larbert north signalbox tucked in behind trees on the right

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]]> Mon Jul 6 2009 Scunthorpe blockade - The Scunthorpe line http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1722041.html With the Scunthorpe - Doncaster blockade in place until September, it was time to spend two days taking shots on the three diversionary routes. Not knowing the area, much time was spent looking at locations where sun was in right spot. This was particularly true of this line, where I would wait for 2hrs in perfect sunshine, then moments before the train, a cloud would cover the shot! Just need to go back again... Tuesday 30 June 2009: With the Scunthorpe - Doncaster blockade in place until September, it was time to spend two days taking shots on the three diversionary routes. Not knowing the area, much time was spent looking at locations where sun was in right spot. This was particularly true of this line, where I would wait for 2hrs in perfect sunshine, then moments before the train, a cloud would cover the shot! Just need to go back again...

02 66077 4C76 Scunthorpe - Immingham empty coal approaches Elsham LC 16:18 (roughly on time) 30/06/09 01 60063 6T39 Doncaster Decoy - Scunthorpe with autoballasters for use within the Scunthorpe blockade passes Elsham LC 16:48 (on time) 30/06/09 07 66153 6E20 Immingham (ex Margam) - Scunthorpe BDAs & MBAs (ex Wrekin) approach the foot crossing at the end of Carr Lane, Worlaby 12:31 - sun not far enough around for a decent photo in this direction, but after 2pm it is spot on. 08 66090 6K24 Santon - Immingham passes over Carr Lane, Worlaby 13:18 (approximately 15mins early) 01/07/09. I'm gutted as I waited in the scorching sun for 1hr for it, only to see cloud bubble up for all of a minute whilst it passed. 09 66088 6T25 Immingham - Santon passes Carr Lane, Worlaby 13:59 (10 early) 01/07/09. Sun, just not far enough around for full sun. 10 66088 6T25 Immingham - Santon passes Carr Lane, Worlaby 13:59 (10 early) 01/07/09. This is the full sun shot I'd hoped for 66090 approx 45mins earlier! 11 66088 6T25 Immingham - Santon passes Carr Lane, Worlaby 13:59 (10 early) 01/07/09. This gives you a good idea of what a zoom shot in the sun might look like for anything heading out of Scunthorpe before 2pm. 12 66550 6E06 Bredbury - Roxby passes Carr Lane, Worlaby 14:07 (on time) 01/07/09. This shot is taken from crossing itself, but once again I was bowled by the cloud as it approached! 13 66550 6E06 Bredbury - Roxby passes Carr Lane, Worlaby 14:07 (on time) 01/07/09. NB: If sun had been out (like it had been for previous 4hrs!) the sun would still not have been quite far enough around. Needs to run 30+min late in order to guarantee full sun shot 03 66515 6M05 Roxby - Northenden passes Carr Lane, Worlaby 10:29 13/08/09 - if sun had been out it may well have been head 1st and not quite over the line far enough - see next picture 16 66198 4F00 Worksop - Scunthorpe wagon repair trip with 4xHTAs passes over Carr Lane LC, Worlaby 10:44 13/08/09 04 66141 4C72 Scunthorpe - Immingham passes Carr Lane, Worlaby 10:51 (55 late) 13/08/09 and proves that when the sun shines, it just ain't far enough across to light up the whole train 05 66174 6D75 Scunthorpe - Doncaster LWR passes over Carr Lane LC, Worlaby 11:21 13/08/09 as the sun shines - wished I stayed at the crossing for the phot as the next photo proves... 06 66174 6D75 Scunthorpe - Doncaster LWR is seen just after Carr Lane LC, Worlaby 11:21 13/08/09, with the sun lighting up the rear of the train only :-( 14 66506 6E06 Bredbury - Roxby in a location that is perfect for the sun (if it had just stayed out another 1min!) passing Appleby LC 13:59 13/08/09 15 66117 6T84 York Klondyke Sdgs - Scunthorpe Ent C empty LWR approaches Carr Lane LC, Worlaby 15:18 13/08/09 - proving that the sun does sometimes shine at the right times and the right direction at this location!

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]]> Tue Jun 30 2009 Scunthorpe blockade - The Brigg line diversions http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1720680.html With the Scunthorpe - Doncaster blockade in place until September, it was time to spend two trips attempting to get sunny shots on the three diversionary routes. Not knowing the area, much time was spent looking at locations where sun was in right spot. These are some from the Brigg line from the visits in early July and mid August. Tuesday 30 June 2009: With the Scunthorpe - Doncaster blockade in place until September, it was time to spend two trips attempting to get sunny shots on the three diversionary routes. Not knowing the area, much time was spent looking at locations where sun was in right spot. These are some from the Brigg line from the visits in early July and mid August.

01 66548 4R12 Sudforth Lane - Immingham Dock empty coal passes Gainsborough golf course 10:04 30/06/09 02 66554 6R08 Immingham Dock - Doncaster Decoy loaded coal passes the field next to Gainsb'gh golf course 10:08 30/06/09 03 66714 4M20 Scunthorpe - Wellingborough rail slinger train approaches Gainsborough 10:41 30/06/09 04 66714 4M20 Scunthorpe - Wellingborough rail slinger train approaches Gainsborough 10:41 30/06/09 05 66714 4M20 Scunthorpe - Wellingborough rail slinger train approaches Gainsborough 10:41 30/06/09 06 close up of 66714 4M20 Scunthorpe - Wellingborough rail slinger train passing the field next to Gainsborough golf course 10:41 30/06/09 07 close up of 66714 4M20 Scunthorpe - Wellingborough rail slinger train passing the field next to Gainsborough golf course 10:41 30/06/09 11 66548 4R10 Hunslet Yard - Immingham dock empty coal passes foot crossing just off A1206 north of Hibaldstow 07:33 01/07/09 12 66118 6D74 Doncaster Decoy - Scunthorpe empty LWR passes foot crossing just off A1206 north of Hibaldstow 07:53 01/07/09 08 66616 6R08 Immingham Dock - Doncaster Decoy passes Kirton Lime Sidings 10:04 01/07/09 09 66616 6R08 Immingham Dock - Doncaster Decoy passes Kirton Lime Sidings and approaches Kirton tunnel in the distance - note disused limeworks tower - top left 10:04 01/07/09 13 66186 6M29 Immingham - Warrington Arpley passes the site of Kirton Limeworks 16:03 02/07/09 - photo courtesy of Vincent M 14 66093 6H15 Immingham - Drax P. Stn passes the site of Kirton Limeworks 16:16 02/07/09 - photo courtesy of Vincent M 10b DBS liveried 66152 6E32 Preston Docks - Lindsey oil tanks pass Kirton Lime sdgs box 14:32 16/07/09 with last glint of sun before the deluge - photo courtesy of John McLaren 10a 6E32 Preston - Lindsey OR passes Kirton Lime sidings 14:32 12/08/09 with the sun now facing straight into the camera 18 66088 4R18 Doncaster DN DCY - Immingham Dock pass Kirton Lindsey station 14:50 12/08/09 17 66080 4R19 West Burton PS - Immingham passes the site of Kirton Lindsey limeworks 15:33 12/08/09 15 66172 6M29 Immingham - Warrington Arpley passes the site of Kirton Limeworks 16:11 12/08/09 16 66172 6M29 Immingham - Warrington Arpley passes the site of Kirton Limeworks 16:11 12/08/09 19 66174 6D75 Scunthorpe - Doncaster LWR passes Kirton Lindsey station 12:14 13/08/09

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]]> Tue Jun 30 2009 Carmuirs East junction replacement http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1717127.html Carmuirs East Jnct was replaced over the early May bank holiday and I cycled down to the junction near my local patch to see what was going on. Sunday 3 May 2009: Carmuirs East Jnct was replaced over the early May bank holiday and I cycled down to the junction near my local patch to see what was going on.

10 The Grantrail crane reaches across the tracks to collect another piece of the jigsaw that makes up the Carmuirs junction Replacement 08 Monster cranes reach into the gloomy sky and help the Grantrail crane with track panels for the replacement of Carmuirs Jnct in the distance 09 Monster cranes reach into the gloomy sky and help the Grantrail crane with track panels for the replacement of Carmuirs Jnct in the distance 11 Grantrail crane awaits departure from Camelon station after duties complete 12 The other crane used was also from Kirow, but owned by First Engineering, seen here at Camelon awaiting departure out of the possession 01 66174 6K36 Millerhill - Carmuirs East Jnct sits at Camelon 18:00 as driver puts his feet up. 02 66174 6K36 Millerhill - Carmuirs East Jnct sits at Camelon 18:00 03 66174 6K36 Millerhill - Carmuirs East Jnct sits at Camelon 18:00 04 66174 6K36 Millerhill - Carmuirs East Jnct sits at Camelon 18:00 05 66174 6K36 Millerhill - Carmuirs East Jnct sits at Camelon 18:00 as the Grantrail crane comes alongside 06 66174 6K36 Millerhill - Carmuirs East Jnct sits at Camelon 18:00 as the Grantrail crane sits alongside 07 66174 6K36 Millerhill - Carmuirs East Jnct sits at Camelon 18:00 as the Grantrail crane sits alongside and is made ready for return to base

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]]> Sun May 3 2009 Wizzo comes to Scotland http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1714777.html Preserved Western D1015 made for an unusual sight on 1Z52 Bristol - Inverness charter, seen at Plean Castle and then later at Murthly south of Dunkeld and leaving Inver tunnel north of Dunkeld Friday 19 June 2009: Preserved Western D1015 made for an unusual sight on 1Z52 Bristol - Inverness charter, seen at Plean Castle and then later at Murthly south of Dunkeld and leaving Inver tunnel north of Dunkeld

01 D1015 02 D1015 03 D1015 06 43308/43319 1S15 Kings X - Inverness 04 D1015 1Z52 Bristol TM - Inverness 05 D1015 1Z52 Bristol TM - Inverness 07 D1015 08 D1015

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]]> Fri Jun 19 2009 Warrington & Preston http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1714432.html A spare day to get back home meant a trip to Warrington & Preston for three charters. Here is some of the other variety that day. Friday 10 April 2009: A spare day to get back home meant a trip to Warrington & Preston for three charters. Here is some of the other variety that day.

01 37706 0Z37 Carnforth - Southall passes Warrington BQ 13:57 02 66419 4M44 Mossend - Daventry passes Warrington BQ 14:06 03 66613 6Y16 Crewe Basford Hall - Preston RJN passes Warrington BQ 15:58 (7 late) 04 56018 & 66046 are two of the locos stabled at Warrington Arpley depot 05 56018 stabled at Warrington Arpley depot 06 close up of 66613 6Y16 Crewe Basford Hall - Preston RJN sits in Preston station after running round 17:00 08 66613 6Y16 Crewe Basford Hall - Preston RJN sits in Preston station after running round 17:00 07 close up of 66613 6Y16 Crewe Basford Hall - Preston RJN sits in Preston station after running round 17:00 09 66613 6Y16 Crewe Basford Hall - Preston RJN is reflected against the windows as it sits in Preston station after running round 17:00

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]]> Fri Apr 10 2009 Heavyhaul, pipes and 57007 at Carmuirs http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1714414.html An attempt to get a new location for the recently introduced Longannet bound Freightliner heavyhaul trains. Unfortunately, it ran so late that the sun had come around just too much, but added bonus of 57007 on an 0Z66 move to Carlisle just behind it! A couple of weeks later it was back to the same spot, but slightly earlier to ensure the sun wasn't too far around and to get the pipes off to Raiths Farm (Dyce), as part of trials to replace Laurencekirk with this more modern facility Tuesday 2 June 2009: An attempt to get a new location for the recently introduced Longannet bound Freightliner heavyhaul trains. Unfortunately, it ran so late that the sun had come around just too much, but added bonus of 57007 on an 0Z66 move to Carlisle just behind it! A couple of weeks later it was back to the same spot, but slightly earlier to ensure the sun wasn't too far around and to get the pipes off to Raiths Farm (Dyce), as part of trials to replace Laurencekirk with this more modern facility

05 170457 11:23 Glasgow QS - Falkirk approaches Carmuirs West 12:06 07 170470 12:14 Dunblane - Glasgow QS passing Carmuirs West Jnct 12:34 06 170457 12:41 Falkirk Grahamston - Glasgow QS passes Carmuirs West Jnct 12:50 08 170472 12:48 Glasgow QS - Dunblane approaches Carmuirs West 13:18 01 66515 6G06 Mossend - Longannet approaches Carmuirs West 13:23 (46 late) 02 57007 0Z66 Carlisle Kingmoor - Grangemouth LE (to collect a broken class66) approaches Carmuirs West jnct at 13:38 03 57007 0Z66 Carlisle Kingmoor - Grangemouth LE approaches Carmuirs West jnct at 13:38 04 57007 0Z66 Carlisle Kingmoor - Grangemouth LE approaches Carmuirs West jnct at 13:38 09 66136 6A30 Mossend - Raiths Farm (Dyce) approaches Carmuirs West Jnct 11:04 (on time) 250609 10 66136 6A30 Mossend - Raiths Farm (Dyce) approaches Carmuirs West Jnct 11:04 (on time) 250609, being diverted from its normal destination of Laurencekirk for trial purposes

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]]> Tue Jun 2 2009 Stafford & Manchester http://guyhouston.fotopic.net/c1714398.html A quick visit to Stafford after work commitments on 16th June and the day before a sorty around Manchester looking for potential locations (without much success). Monday 15 June 2009: A quick visit to Stafford after work commitments on 16th June and the day before a sorty around Manchester looking for potential locations (without much success).

13 All the 10 390036 is heading northbound from Euston passing Stafford 18:54 07 66543 4L96 Trafford Park - Felixstowe passes Stafford 19:00 08 66543 4L96 Trafford Park - Felixstowe passes Stafford 19:00 09 66543 4L96 Trafford Park - Felixstowe passes Stafford 19:00 and shows off the various heights of each container 11 221121 Bournemouth - Glasgow Central departs Stafford 19:30 12 350116 Euston - Crewe departs Stafford 19:37 01 66425 4S45 Daventry - Mossend passes Stafford 19:40 02 92005 03 92005 04 66101 6G06 Crewe VQ - Bescot engineers passes Stafford 20:05 05 66414 06 66152 0*** Washwood Heath - Crewe BH passes Stafford 20:17

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