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Todays Featured Photograph: On the 5th December 2012, 20901 leading 20905 on the 7X23 Derby Litchurch Lane to Old Dalby at Bagworth with HNRC 20311 and 20314. Below: A visit around CF Booths Rotherham scrap yard on the 1st December 2012. Photographs include 47829 and 82128 being scrapped and recently arrived class 37/4s.

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Todays Featured Photograph: On the 23rd November 2012, 66149 leads 92011, 66111 and 66054 on the 6D44 Bescot to Toton engineers (consist includes RHTT wagons) at Chellaston.

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Todays Featured Photograph: On the 18th November 2012, Railmotor 93 departs Terras crossing, Sandplace in the Looe Valley whilst working as the 2Z45 13:20 Looe to Liskeard. For more photographs please click here

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Todays Featured Photograph: On the 17th November 2012, Colas Rail 56087 leads the 6J37 Carlisle yard to Chirk loaded logs through Docker. For more photographs please visit Latest News.

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Todays Featured Photograph: On the 16th November 2012, the South Yorkshire RHTT opted to spray the Brigg line as far as Northorpe instead of visiting Grimsby as usual on a Friday. DRS old liveried 20303 leads 20301 on the 3S13 Wrenthorpe to Wrawby junction via Northorpe, heading south at Scawby which is just south of Brigg. The RHTT train containing sandite, would reverse at Northorpe before returning to Wrawby junction. (See latest news for more photos and details).

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Todays Featured Photograph: DB Schenker's Grey liveried 60092 awaits depature from Nottingham powering the 6M24 Lindsey to Kingsbury on the 15th November 2012.

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Todays Featured Photograph: Br Blue 73201 leads Network Rail 73138 on the 1Z21 Hither Green to Derby RTC at Loughborough on the down relief on the 14th November 2012.

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Todays Featured Photograph: Network Rail 97304 'John Tiley' leads 97302 on the 3S71 Crewe to Crewe via Holyhead returning heading east at Conwy Castle running nearly 70 minutes early after a four minute turn-around in Holyhead on the 10th November 2012.

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Todays Featured Photograph: Network Rail 97304 'John Tiley' leads 97302 on the 3S71 Crewe to Crewe via Holyhead returning heading east at Valley running nearly 70 minutes early after a four minute turn-around in Holyhead on the 10th November 2012.

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Todays Featured Photograph: DB Schenker's Diamond Jubilee silver skip 67026, leads DB silver skip 67029, 66047, 66063 and 60065 on the 6D44 Bescot to Toton at Barrow upon Trent on the 5th November 2012.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: Colas Rail 56094 was trialled for the first time on the Teigngrace Timber on the 19th September 2012 instead of the usual booked Colas class 66/8. After 56094 required some attention, the train departed nearly two hours late and the 6Z52 Gloucester to Teigngrace empty timber carriers is captured passing Standish junction.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: Colas Rail 56094 worked its first train in South Wales since its mainline comeback with Colas Rail on the 18th September 2012. The Grid which yesterday had worked light engine to Canton from Eastleigh, worked light engine from Canton to Gloucester the morning as 0Z30 and then hauled 8 empty timber wagons as the 6Z30 Gloucester to Barry. The train running over 80minutes late speeds through Magor on the main with Grid 94 at the helm.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: The Hastings Diesels Limited's DEMU 1001 works the 1Z52 Hastings to Lydney "Western Forester" railtour at Purton skirting the River Severn nearing its destination on the 15th September 2012. The DEMU starred at the Dean Forest Railway's diesel gala. For more photographs please click here.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: DRS' Northern Belle locomotives 47832 leads 47790 on the 1Z78 Gobowen to Bath Spa Northern Belle into the Bath station on the 9th September 2012.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: DB Schenker's EWS liveried 66156 (note the small number on the bodyside) works the 6G08 14:27 Goonbarrow to Fowey loaded china clay hoppers over the picturesque Golant Harbour on the Fowey branch on the 6th September 2012.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: Shanks liveried 66522 powers the mighty 6M04 Portbury to Rugeley coal train at Bishton on the main on the 4th September 2012.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: Not a bad start to the month, as Devon and Cornwall Railway's liveried 31601 leads ex-Network Rail liveried 31602 on the 6Z31 Chaddesden to Cardiff Tidal empty box wagons at Purton skirting the River Severn on the 1st September 2012.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: Devon and Cornwall Railway's liveried 56303 makes an impressive departure from Burton goods loop at Branston on the 28th August 2012 whilst working a 6Z56 Shipley to Cardiff Tidal loaded scrap train.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: In Ex-works condition, Br Large Logo blue 37425 awaits departure from Llanishen with a Rhymney to Cardiff Central service in 2005.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: Ex-Network Rail yellow liveried 31602 leads DCR liveried 31601 at Langstone Rock, Dawlish whilst powering the 5Z56 Laira to Washwood Heath consisting of barrier vehicles 6330 and 6348 on the 23rd August 2012.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: Sporting the latest Harry Needle Orange livery, 20314 leads 20311 at Streetly near Sutton Coldfield whilst hauling the 5Z20 Kilmarnock to Laira, Plymouth as far as Washwood Heath on the 22nd August 2012. The consist was barrier vehicles 6348 and 6330 with newly refurbished and converted from a buffet car 42513. The Choppers would be replaced by 31601 and 31602 at Washwood Heath and would work the train forward to South Devon.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: BR Britannia Class 7MT no 70013 Oliver Cromwell powers the 1Z44 08:05 London Paddington to Bishops Lydeard at Crofton on the 18th August 2012. The loco would be dettached from the train at Bishops Lydeard and the tour would be worked by 3850 on the West Somerset Railway.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: Freightliner's ex-DRS 66419 powering the 6B37 Theale to Pengam sidings empty stone at Magor on the 14th August 2012.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: The National Railway Museum's Royal train liveried 47798 'Prince William' on hire to West Coast Railways hauls the 1Z83 Carlisle to Crewe 'The Mersey Moorlander' having taken over from 45305 at Carnforth down loop. The train was over 40minutes late at this point and had started from Carlisle already 15minutes down. Br Blue 47580 was on the rear, as 47798 is captured at Hest Bank on the 6th August 2012.

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HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: Recently returned to the mainline, Inter City liveried 37518 leads 44871 on the 5Z32 Carnforth to Fort William move departing from Bridge of Orchy on the West Highland line on the 3rd August 2012. 37518 is now on standby for the popular Jacobite steam train.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: Colas Rail 47739 'Robin of Templecombe' leads the 5Z39 Eastleigh to Cardiff Canton consisting of four FGW Motorails at Llanwern West junction, Liswerry on the 31st July 2012. Recent photographs of 66720, 31601, 20228, 97304 and 66737 have been added to the Latest News Page.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: DCR 31601 leads team-mate 56311 on the 6Z34 Cardiff Tidal to Stockton (31 as far as Derby) at Thornwell, Chepstow on the 30th July 2012.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: Network Rail's 97304 leads a consist of Network Rail vehicles 72630, 999606 and 9714 at Gatcombe whilst powering the 3Z33 Bristol Kingsland Road to Derby RTC via Swansea, Milford Haven and Swansea again on the 28th July 2012.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: GBRf's 66737 approaches its destination as it passes through Pill and approaches Portbury powering the mighty 4V94 Doncaster Robert Road Sidings to Portbury Biomass train on the 27th July 2012.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: The Deltic's Preservation Society's D9009 Alycidon made a welcome return to the mainline on the 25th July 2012 working the Elizabethan charter from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh. Steam 60163 'Tornado' would work the return to London whilst D9009 would run light engine to Warrington Arpley yard. Running slightly behind schedule, the Br Two Tone Green Deltic speeds through Marston, Frinkley Lane between Newark and Grantham.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: DCR hired in Br Two Tone Green 47812 (D1916) leads the 6Z31 Cardiff Canton to Chaddesden sidings consisting of newly refurbished wagons for use on scrap services. The train rounds the curve at Thornwell near Chepstow on the 24th July 2012 running about 75minutes late.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: On the 21st July 2012, GBRf operated a private charter for their staff from Cardiff Central to Paignton and return. GBRf also operated a railtour from Paignton to Plymouth and return which was open to the public. The two locomotives involved were the Fifty Fund's Br Blue 50044 'Exeter' and GBRf's unique rainbow liveried 66720. The '50' performed flawlessly until the return working where unfortunately the loco suffered from overheating which resulted in leaking oil. This meant that the train was diverted via Bristol Parkway to allow 66720 to haul the train to Cardiff as it was better to prevent the '50' from overheating. On the return, D444 looking resplendent hauls the 1Z53 18:15 Paignton to Cardiff Central over Cockwood Harbour near Starcross. For more photographs of D444 in the South West, please click here

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: With the majority of the serviceable class '60' fleet now in DB Schenker house colours, the traditional EW&S livery is now beginning to become a rarity. On the 20th July, DB Schenker's EW&S liveried 60049 worked the 6M76 Margam to Dee Marsh loaded covered steel and return empties as 6V75. The train which originally left 62minutes early would eventually be cancelled at Llanwern. 60049 rounds the curve with the 6V75 09:30 Dee Marsh to Margam empty covered steel at Ponthir near Caerleon. 60049 from Llanwern would pilot 66155 on the 6B04 empty steel to Margam. Remarkably, 60049 is the fourth class '60' in Wales alongside 60054 (at margam), 60063 (working 6M86 to Dee Marsh) and 60040 (working 6B13 Robeston to Westerleigh and 6B47 return).

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: DB Schenker 60040 in ex-works condition leads the usually class '66' dominated 6V69 Bescot to Newport A.D.j china clay working at Purton near Lydney on the 17th July 2012. Sadly, 60040 has now lost its Army livery. For a collection of Recent freight trains in South Wales please click here.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: On the 16th July 2012, in dismal photographic weather, DB Schenker 59201 creeps through Severn Tunnel junction powering the 7C83 Machen to Whatley loaded stone in box wagons. The Machen which now runs roughly 2-3 times a week is often consisted of hanson stone hoppers and usually goes to West Drayton.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: After resting on the Ebbw Vale line, the Royal train arrived East Usk Yard, Newport on the morning of the 11th July 2012 in the hands of Royal train liveried 67006 and Silver liveried 'Diamond Jubilee' 67026. Princess Elizabeth 46201 hauled the Royal train as the 08:00 East Usk Yard to Worcester via the marches. 67006 ran north light engine to Hereford where it would pilot the steam locomotive to Worcester. 46201 leading the Royal train with Prince Charles onboard and 67026 on the rear is illustrated at Howton Court Crossing following a lengthy water stop at Pontrilas.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: DCR 56312 now without its Railfest Advertising branding leads the 5Z56 10:00 Carlisle Wapping Sidings to Laira T&RSMD consisting of Virgin barrier MK2 vehicles 3344 and 5952 and newly refurbished and converted from buffet cars, 42503 and 42502 sandwiched between, at Charfield on the 10th July 2012. The train had originated from Kilmarnock Barclay the evening before where the buffet cars have been transformed into passenger coaches.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: DRS 66425 running slightly behind schedule hauls the returning 4M36 Cardiff Wentloog to Daventry LESS CO2 Tesco Express at Chepstow on the 1st July 2012. The DRS operated train returns via Lydney and Gloucester on Sundays as opposed to the train usually returning via the marches every weekday.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: DB Schenker's Silver 67026 'Diamond Jubilee' rounds the curve at Tamworth powering the 1Z20 Glasgow Central to Southampton Western Docks on the 30th June 2012. The skip having recently spent a brief period in Scotland later returned to Didcot the following day in an 0A16 convoy from Eastleigh and is set to move to Toton.

HOME PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: DRS 37606 leads 37611 at Thornwell near Chepstow powering the 5Z49 13:00 Pengam to Crewe ECS on the 1st July 2012. The Growlers had worked a Cheshire Cat Railtour yesterday from Cardiff to Scarborough and return and were returning the empty coaches to Crewe.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: DRS recently reinstated and repainted 37419 leads 82114, 12084, 12026, 12031, 12041, 12049, 12120 and 47828 over the Reedham Swing-bridge whilst powering the 5G91 10:28 Lowestoft to Norwich Lowestoft Airshow special on the 23rd June 2012. For more photographs of the Lowestoft Air show specials, please click here.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: DRS 37612 leads Virgin barrier coaches MK2s 3344 and 5952 and recently refurbished FGW MK3s coaches 42385 and 42501 (converted from previously FGW MK3 Buffet cars) sandwiched inbetween the barriers, powering south at Ashchurch on the 26th June 2012. The consist had originated from Kilmarnock at 08:20 as 5Z56 with DCR loco 56312 in charge (56312 now without the Railfest branding). However, unfortunately the Grid failed whilst working the train and was dumped in Eden Valley Goods Loop before being rescued by DRS 37612. The Grid was inevitably dropped off at Washwood Heath and the Growler continued with 5Z56 to Laira about 3 hours behind schedule.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: DCR 56311 powers the 6Z69 Cardiff Tidal to Chaddesden sidings empty scrap train at Thornwell on the 25th June 2012. Also added to the website are photographs of the Lowestoft Air Show specials and 90009 named Diamond Jubilee and sporting a Union Jack which can all be viewed in Latest News.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: DCR 56311 rounds the curve at Purton powering the 6Z69 12:40 Derby St Andrews to Cardiff Tidal loaded scrap at Purton on the 19th June 2012. For some recent photographs of freight in South Wales click here.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Br Blue 47580 looking stunning in its new Br Blue Union jack livery, powers the 1Z36 06:15 Newport to Carlisle Statesman railtour over Smardale viaduct on the Settle and Carlisle line on the 2nd June 2012. WCRC 47854 was on the rear and is now named Diamond Jubilee.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 25th May 2012, DCR liveried 56312 powers the mighty 6Z56 Shipley to Cardiff Tidal loaded scrap service at Purton near Lydney.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: First Great Western's 43186 tails the 1B63 London Paddington to Carmarthen at speed through Bishton on the 14th May 2012.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Br Large Logo Blue 47580 looking very nostalgic sweeps through Miskin east of Pontyclun powering the 1Z42 05:13 Dunfries to Cardiff Central 'The Heart of Wales Scenic Rambler' Compass Tours at Miskin on the 11th May 2012. WCRC 47851 was on the rear.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Tom Clift's fully restored Br Blue 26038 made its preservation debut on the 6th May 2012, remarkably hauling a train for the first time in 20 years following its withdrawal in 1992. The snow-plough fitted scottish loco hauls the first service of the day on the Barry Tourist Railway as it approaches Barry Island with three Gatwick Express coaches with Eurostar liveried and Eurostar dellner coupling fitted 73118 at the rear. The '26' is due to appear at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in a few weeks time, in a diesel gala which also includes 31466 from Lydney. Undoubtedly both locomotives will star at the event. The '26' and '73' will also be working on the 7th May 20

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: In connection with the Llandudno Festival, Nenta tours operated a 1Z35 Norwich to Holyhead railtour on the 5th May 2012 with Large Logo Blue liveried 47580 'County of Essex' a favourite with rail enthusiasts at the helm and WCRC 47851 on the rear. The tour hurries through Penmaenmawr on the North Wales coast.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 27th April 2012, Silver Jubilee liveried 67026 leads the Royal train and Plum liveried 67006 on the rear at Coedkernow heading towards Cardiff.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 20th April 2012, in terrible photographic conditions, Grey with yellow
cab ends, DCR branding and Railfest Advertisements 56312 leds Ex-Fastline liveried 56302 whilst powering the mighty 6Z34 Cardiff Tidal to Chaddesden empty scrap train at Ashchurch.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 20th April 202 DB Schenker's EWS 67025 Western Star hauls the 5Z90 12:00 Wolverton Centre Sidings to Crewe and return Royal Train ECS adjacent to the Oxford Canal at Ansty. The Royal train coaches were on test hence the ECS move.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 20th April 2012. Colas Rail 66847 went light engine as the 0Z47 Washwood Heath to Crewe DMD to pick up DB stored locomotives - 56051, 56065, 56078 and 56049 which all still carry faded Fertis livery. The colourful combination is illustrated here at Dunston south of Stafford with 66847 leading Four Grids as the 0Z56 09:33 Crewe to Kingsbury. 56065 and 56051 would then be taken forward by 66847 to Burton Nemesis Rail as the 0Z57 whilst 56078 and 56049 would be dumped at Kingsbury. For more photographs of Fertis '56s' click here. Also added to Latest News: Photographs of Friday's Statesman and Compass tours, Grids 56312 and 56302 work Cardiff Tidal to Chaddesden empty scrap, 67025 works Royal Train ECS, Tube coach 5041 on a low loader and 70010 works the Mountsorrel ballast boxes.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: An unconventional yet striking livery variation is the GBRF 'rainbow' liveried 66720 which is illustrated leading First GBRf liveried 66723 'Chinook' on the 4V94 10:12 Doncaster Robert Roads Shed to Portbury GBRF Biomass train at Charfield on the 16th April 2012. The eye-catching livery was designed by 6 year old Emily Goodman and ex-Metronet Pathfinder 66720 carries a different version on each side, a daytime version (as seen in the photograph above) and a night-time version (which can also be viewed by clicking here)

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Riviera Trains' Br Two Tone Green 47812 currently on hire to DCR in miserable conditions rounds the curve at Thornwell whilst powering the 5Z47 09:15 Burton Wetmore to Cardiff Canton Pullman Rail consisting of six Cargo D blue/grey coaches on the 14th April 2012. The coaches are believed to be for Arriva Trains Wales although this is unconfirmed. Click here for more photographs of 47812 working in South Wales.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 14th April 2012, Riviera Train's Br Two Tone Green liveried 47812 (D1916) worked a 5Z47 Burton (Nemesis Rail) to Cardiff Canton consisting of six Cargo-D Blue/Grey coaches. The Brush Type 4 then returned north by pairing up with 56312 which had worked the 6Z34 down on Thursday (click here for photographs). 47812 on hire to DCR/BARS leads Railfest advertisement branded 56312 on the 6Z56 13:35 Cardiff Tidal to Stockton empty scrap at Thornwell. Click here for more photographs. 56302 remains in Cardiff Central.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: BARS operated 6Z34 10:40 Chaddesden Sidings to Cardiff Tidal loaded scrap worked on the 12th April 2012 in the hands of Railfest advertisement branded 56312 complete with yellow cab ends and DCR branding. The Grid had worked yesterday from Shipley to Chaddesden and continued south today, photographed here at Thornwell.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Hanson liveried 59104 storms through the picturesque Crofton adjacent to the Kennet and Avon Canal powering the mighty 7C31 09:45 Theale to Whatley stone empties in a lucky patch of sunshine on the 11th April 2012.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 5th April 2012, DRS 37608 leads 37069 top-and-tailed on the 5Z26 Crewe CS to Exeter St Davids ECS at Newport in platform 4. The train went into Newport station to reverse the stock, therefore the MK2 TSO was now at the rear of the train facing Cardiff. The Growlers had missed out their scheduled stop in Hereford to allow enough time for the turnabout to be completed without running late. The ECS was for Pathfinder's Scottish Excursion from Exeter St Davids to Dumbarton, Stranraer and Oban over the Easter Weekend.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 4th April 2012, DB Schenker's 60063 made a rare appearance on the
6V67 Redcar to Margam loaded Coke due to the failure of 66086 which had failed near Broadholme, Derby whilst working the train. 60063 was sent to rescue the train and led the shed dead in train and the consist all the way to South Wales. The eye-catching consist is photographed at Duffryn near Newport. 60079 rescued 60007 on the 6B13 Robeston to Westerleigh loaded murco bogie tanks which had failed due to a loss of power. Click on Latest Photos for the photographs.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Due to the closure of the Lydney line, the Tesco Express was diverted via the Severn Tunnel to Wentloog and diverted via the marches on return, although the train runs via the marches mondays-fridays anyways, the earlier sunday timings presented a golden opportunity to photograph the train on the marches route in daylight. On the 1st April 2012, DRS' ex-fastline 66304 speeds through Ponthir powering the 4M36 Wentloog to Daventry Tesco Express.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: A bizzare colourful convoy is illustrated at Gatcombe, north of Lydney with Large Logo liveried 50049 'Defiance' looking resplendent with its black roof and newly fitted snowploughs leading Sky Blue liveried 37308, Load Haul liveried 50135 'Ark Royal', Railfreight van wagons NDA95194, VAA200176 and VDA201056 and Br Blue liveried 50044 'Exeter' whilst powering the 6F50 09:08 Cardiff Canton to Kidderminster on the 29th March 2012

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: 57316 was the last class '57' locomotive to work the 1W91 Cardiff Central to Holyhead on the 23rd March 2012 and the 1V31 Holyhead to Cardiff Central on the 26th March 2012. The 'WAG' Express diagram has now swapped traction from Class '57s' to Class '67s' and DB Schenker's Arriva Blue liveried 67002 became the first skip to work the 1W91 on the 26th March 2012 and the first '67' to work the 1V31 on the 27th March 2012. On the 27th March 2012, 67002 hauls the slightly late 1W91 Cardiff Central to Holyhead 'WAG' express at Ponthir. For more photographs and timings of the WAG Express please click here.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Grey liveried, with yellow cab ends and Railfest 2012 adverts 56312 leads de-branded Fastline liveried 56302 dead in train, powering the 6Z69 12:00 Burton Wetmore to Cardiff Tidal scrap metals at Purton on the

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: DRS 37603 leads 37606 with DRS 66304 on the rear powering the 1Z37 Crewe to Tondu Llynfi Goods Loop "The Coal Grinder" Pathfinder railtour. The Growlers and Dred would also visit Cwmgwrach, Jersey Marine, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Branch and Swansea Burrows. The Railtour passes Damery nearing Charfield on the 24th March 2012. For more photographs of the Coal Grinder click here. Recently Added: Colas Rail '47s' in action, Click here to view.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: After working the overnight 6M94 Margam to Corby steel coils, DB Schenker's Cancer Trust liveried 60074 'Teenage Spirit' returned on the 19th March 2012 powering the 6V92 Corby to Margam empty steel coils. Running about 10minutes early, the Sky blue tug rounds the curve at Thornwell.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Fastline liveried 56302 (without the branding and nameplate) leads the 6Z70 Shipley to Cardiff Tidal loaded scrap train at Willington on the 17th March 2012. The Grid is likely to return North from Cardiff on Tuesday.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: The Virgin Class '57s' are set to be replaced on the WAG express by DB Schenker Class '67s' at the end of the month. Arriva Trains Wales plain blue liveried 57316 heads north with the late afternoon 1W91 16:15 Cardiff Central to Holyhead WAG express at Llanellen near Abergavenny on the 14th March 2012.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Quickly into the action, DB Schenker's newly reinstated and repainted Class 60, 60063 was sent to South Wales as a straight replacement for 60045 on Friday 9th March working the 6V19 Immingham to Margam steel. The tug was immediately sent into action on Saturday 10th March 2012, working the delayed 6H25 Margam to Llanwern loaded steel and return 6H26 empty steel to Margam. The loco in ex-works condition, trundles pass 66100 in Newpor A.D.j on the down relief working the slightly late 6H26 13:30 Llanwern to Margam empty steel. 60074 would be D.I.T behind 66188 on the 6H29 Margam to Llanwern.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Br Blue 20142 leads Railfreight 20227 and a New Underground unit with two-tone grey 20901 and 20905 on the rear at Wychnor powering the 7X09 Old Dalby to Amersham on the 7th March 2012. To view some photographs of these Heritage Class '20s' working the RHTT trains last Autumn please click here.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Arriva Train Wales liveried 57315 leads the 1W91 Cardiff Central to Holyhead WAG Express near Caerleon on the 6th March 2012.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Ex-DRS and Ex-Fastline liveried 66434 now sporting the new Malcolm livery (as previously worn by 66412 although slightly different) leads the new 4V38 Daventry to Wentloog Less CO2 Tesco Express at Portskewett on the 5th March 2012.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: 6024 King Edward 1st hammers through Magor powering the 1Z27 09:36 London Paddington to Cardiff Central St Davids Day special on the 1st March 2012.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Ex-Fastline liveried 56302 on hire from Ed Stevenson to DCR (although all of the paperwork is believed to have been carried out through Nemesis Rail) hauls a rake of eighteen empty box scrap wagons at Bishton level crossing whilst working the 6Z56 Wembley to Cardiff Canton sidings. It is believed that the wagons maybe going for maintenance at Canton depot, pending a trial run to Shipley which should be operated by a DCR Class '56'. It is the first time a Class '56' locomotive has visited South Wales this year.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Ex-Wrexham and Shropshire liveried 67013 leads AL01 with DVT 82301 on the rear, powering the 1I28 10:03 Birmingham Moor Street to Wembley football special via the WCML at Chelmscote on the 26th February 2012. The train was diverted due to the Chiltern line being closed between Banbury and Bicester. The football specials were for supporters travelling to the Carling Cup final at Wembley between Cardiff City and Liverpool FC.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: DB Schenker's Cancer Trust liveried 60074 powers the 6V40 04:25 Scunthorpe to Cardiff Tidal empty steel at Portskewett on the 25h February 2012.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 18th February 2012, LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 nos 45305 leads 44932 powering the 1Z86 London Euston to Carlisle (from Carnforth) at Docker. 86259 would work the train from London Euston to Carnforth and return from Preston, whilst the steam locomotives would work between Carnforth and Preston via the WCML, Carlisle and the S&C.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 17th February 2012, two DRS '20s' made a rare appearance for the class in South Wales when 20309 and 20308 worked a route learner as 0Z30 Crewe Gresty Bridge to Cardiff Central (only as far as Wentloog) and 0Z31 return to Crewe. The two choppers round the curve at Maindee west junction, Newport.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: DB Schenker's EWS liveried 60071 'Ribblehead Viaduct' rounds the curve at Gatcombe powering the 6B13 Robeston to Westerleigh loaded murco bogie tanks on the 16th February 2012.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Inter City liveried 43193 "Plymouth Spirit of Discovery" awaits departure from Bristol Parkway with a Virgin CrossCountry service. For some photographs of Cotswold Rail/Hornby liveried power cars click here

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 14th February 2012, DB Schenker's 60091 powers the mighty 6B13 Robeston to Westerleigh loaded murco bogie tanks at Gatcombe.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 11th February 2012, Freightliner's 90046 is photographed on an Allelys low loader at Allelys, Studley yard. The Freightliner Skoda derailed at Bletchley south junction, Milton Keynes on the 3rd February whilst running light engine to Wembley on hire to Virgin Trains. The loco was subsequently moved to Wembley and finally left on the evening on the 10th February. The lorry stabled at Studley yard over the weekend, before departing for Crewe Basford Hall in the late hours on the 12th February.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 11th February 2012, DRS 37510 leads a snow train consisting of 99709594014-1 and ADB977869 with old DRS liveried 37087 on the rear at Stenson junction powering the 6Z30 Derby RTC to Carlisle Kingmoor. The Growlers and the snow train would later move forward to Dundee as the 6Z31.

TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 9th February 2012, DB Schenker's EWS liveried 67025 worked a private charter from Kensington to Newport. The 'skip' then hauled the 5Z29 11:10 Newport to Bristol Barton Hill ECS move consisting of Anglia liveried MK2s. The 5Z29 consist hurries through Llandevenny, Bishton. The '67' will work the 5Z30 09:36 Bristol Temple Meads to Newport and then 1Z30 11:10 return to Kensington tomorrow.

February 4th 2012 - TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: On the 4th February 2012, Freightliner's unique advertising 'Shanks' liveried 66522 worked the 6M11 Killoch to Fiddlers Ferry loaded freightliner heavy haul coal and is illustrated here in wintry conditions on the approach to Ribblehead station on the Settle & Carlisle line.

February 1st 2012 - TODAYS FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: Network Rail's 31285 leads the Network Rail Structure gauging train consisting of 99666, 975280, 975081, 460000 and DBSO 9708 on the approach to Newport A.D.j in the evening sunshine. The train was running as the 1Q06 14:58 Landore TMD to Landore TMD via Newport A.D.j, Swansea, Coryton, Penarth and Cardiff Bay. The early running of the train made an afternoon shot possible.

January 2012 - FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH: 55022 was very much the 'heritage loco' throughout most of 2011 and was a regular on railtour duties. In June 2011, 55022 made a visit to Wick and Thurso on an SRPS charter. The Deltic roars back through Clynemilton East near Brora after visitng Wick and Thurso heading back to Edinburgh.