MARCH 2017
Colas Rail 70805 on the 6C36 Westbury Lafarge to Aberthaw Cement Works at Undy on the 31st March 2017.
158798 on the 1F14 1023 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central at Undy on the 31st March 2017.
GWR 43194+43188 on the 1B28 1145 London Paddington to Swansea at Undy on the 31st March 2017.
Freigthliner 66511 powers through Undy running 186 minutes late with 6B68 0925 Avonmouth to Aberthaw on the 31st March 2017.
DB Schenker's EWS coloured 66069 powers the 6F05 Newport Docks to Llanwern running mega early at Somerton on the 31st March 2017.
Original Inter City 125 liveried 43002 leads 43158 on the 1L54 1155 Cardiff Central to London Paddington at Somerton on the 31st March 2017.
Northern Belle 57312 and 57310 power the 1Z49 Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street via Carlisle at Lune Gorge on the 26th March 2017.
DRS 57310 on the 1Z49 Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street via Carlisle at Shap on the 26th March 2017.
Large Logo 37402 on the 2C47 1731 Barrow in Furness to Carlisle at Bootle on the 27th March 2017.
DRS 37602+37606 on the 6K73 Sellafield to Crewe at Eskmeals on the 27th Mach 2017.
Large Logo 37424 on the 2C41 1437 Barrow in Furness to Carlisle at Millom on the 27th March 2017.
DRS 37409 which had only just replaced 37419, failed with fire alarm bells ringing whilst working the 2C32 05:15 Carlisle to Preston, resulting in the train arriving Preston 51 minutes late and the returning 2C47 being caped. Large Logo liveried 37424 on the third short set, was sent as 5Z34 Kingmoor to Carnforth to replace 37409. The tractor then worked the 5C41 12:40 Carnforth to Barrow in Furness to pick up 37409's diagram from Barrow and is seen here at Furness Abbey, running 11 minutes late on the 27th March 2017.
Large Logo 37402 on the 2C49 1140 Barrow in Furness to Carlisle at Lady Hall on the 27th March 2017.
GBRf 73968+73967 on the 5Y11 1030 Oban to Polmadie at Dalrigh on 25th March 2017.
GBRf 73968+73967 on the 5Y11 1030 Oban to Polmadie at Loch Awe on 25th March 2017.
90043 on the 5B26 Edinburgh Waverley to Polmadie at Auchengray on the 25th March 2017.
DB Schenker 90040+90018 on the 6X65 Didcot to Mossend at Crawford on the 25th March 2017.
Freightliner 90046+90048 on the 4M27 Mossend to Daventry at Beattock on the 25th March 2017.
Colas Rail 37116 tnt 37025 on the 1Q83 Blackpool North to Derby via Morecambe at Kettlesbeck on the 24th March 2017.
Freightliner 66614 on the 6H51 Shap Hardendale quarry to Tunstead at Beck foot on the 24th March 2017.
DRS 68002+68023 on the 4S43 Daventry to Mossend at Beck foot on the 24th March 2017.
90034+90037 on the 4M25 Mossend to Daventry at Beck foot on the 24th March 2017.
DB Schenker EWS liveried 66021 works the 6M00 Mossend to Clitheroe at Beck foot on the 24th March 2017.
Freightliner 90046+90048 on the 4M27 Coatbridge to Daventry at Scout Green on the 24th March 2017.
DRS 68004+68021 on the 6C02 Crewe Basford Hall to Carlisle yard at Greenholme on the 24th March 2017.
Pendolino 390151 powers the 1M07 Glasgow Central to London Euston at Scout Green on the 24th March 2017.
37611 works the 5Z01 Derby RTC to Canton at Undy on the 22nd March 2017. The Growler will then work light engine to Eastleigh and get repainted into Europhoenix livery.
Rail Operations Group 47815 hauls the 5V67 Cricklewood to Long Marston at Honeybourne on the 21st March 2017.
DB Schenker 60091 powers the 6B13 Robeston to Westerleigh tanks at Caldicot on the 21st March 2017.
60047 hauls the 6V94 Lindsey to Aberthaw at Barry on the 21st March 2017. Was nice to meet Chris Davies as always!.
Colas Rail 60047 powers the 6V94 Lindsey to Aberthaw tanks at Purton on the 21st March 2017.
Network Rail 97301 and 97302 on the 1Z39 0618 Eastleigh - Llandrindod.at Llanwrtyd Wells on the 18th March 2017. Nice to meet Mark and Thomas and many thanks for all his kind help.
97301+97302 on the 1Z39 0618 Eastleigh - Llandrindod.at Llandovery on the 18th March 2017/
Network Rail 97301+97302 on the 1Z39 0618 Eastleigh - Llandrindod.at Llandeilo on the 18th March 2017.
Network Rail 97301+97302 on the 1Z39 0618 Eastleigh - Llandrindod.at Tyn-y-Bonau on the 18th March 2017.
Network Rail 97301+97302 on the 1Z39 0618 Eastleigh - Llandrindod.at Baglan on the 18th March 2017.
Network Rail 97301+97302 on the 1Z39 0618 Eastleigh - Llandrindod.at St Georges on the 18th March 2017.
66238 on the 1Z39 0618 Eastleigh - Llandrindod.at Undy on the 18th March 2017.
Colas Rail 60087 on the 6Z44 Aberthaw to Lindsey departing Aberthaw on the 17th March 2017.
Colas Rail 60087 on the 6Z44 Aberthaw to Lindsey departing Aberthaw on the 17th March 2017.
DB Schenker 59204 on the 7A09 Merehead to Acton yard at Hungerford on the 17th March 2017.
South West Trains 707003+707005 with the 5Q61 1410 Clapham Yard to Reading at Staines on 16th March 2017,
GBRf 73964+73963 on the 1Q54 Eastleigh to Dollands Moor departing Staines loop as 707003+707005 await with the 5Q61 1410 Clapham Yard to Reading on 16th March 2017.
GBRf 73964+73963 on the 1Q54 Eastleigh to Dollands Moor departing Staines loop as 707003+707005 await with the 5Q61 1410 Clapham Yard to Reading on 16th March 2017.
GBRf 66722 on the 4Y19 Mountfield to Southampton at Staines on the 16th March 2017.
GBRf 73963+73964 on the 1Q54 Eastleigh to Dollands Moor at Staines on the 16th March 2017
GBRf 73963+73964 on the 1Q54 Eastleigh to Dollands Moor at Staines on the 16th March 2017.
Br Green 121034 on the 2A50 1806 Princes Risborough to Aylesbury at Monks Risborough on the 15th March 2017.
Br Green 121034 on the 2P65 1726 Aylesbury to Princes Risborough approaching Princes Risborough on 15th March 2017.
Br Green 121034 glints away from Princes Risborough with the 2P46 1700 to Aylesbury on the 15th March 2017.
Br Green 121034 on the 5P46 1639 Aylesbury to Princes Risborough approaching Princees Risborough on the 15th March 2017.
Greater Anglia 321321 powers the 5N70 Ilford E.M.U.D. to Wolverton Centre Sidings at Bourne end on the 15th March 2017.
Freightliner 66503 hauls the 4M88 Felixstowe to Crewe Basford Hall at Bourne end on the 15th March 2017.
GBRf 66771 on the 4M23 Felixstowe to Hams Hall at Bourne end on the 15th March 2017.
Freightliner Powerhaul 86622 leads 86608 ex-86501 with the 4M87 Felixstowe to Trafford Park at Bourne End on the 15th March 2017.
GWR 43194 on its first day in traffic leads 43188 on the 1C83 London Paddington to Plymouth at Woodborough on the 13th March 2017. Notice the GWR branding is vinyl and that the number is now positioned in the more accustomed position.
Aggregate Industries 59004 powers the 6C64 Oxford Banbury Road to Whatley at Woodborough on the 13th March 2017.
GBRf 66718 hauls the 6V42 Wellingborough to Whatley at Crofton on the 13th March 2017.
59101 powers the 7C31 Theale to Whatley empty stone hoppers at Crofton running 68 minutes early on the 13th March 2017.
Hanson liveried 59102 powers the biggest freight train in the UK - 7A09 07:12 Merehead to Acton Yard at Hungerford on the 13th March 2017.
Southern 442402 works the 5Z49 London Victoria to Stewart's Lane whilst 465903 awaits to depart with the 2K72 21:04 London Victoria to Faversham at London Victoria on 12th March 2017.
Southern 442408 and 442402 have just arrived at London Victoria with the 1Z48 from London Bridge. 442408 will now go to Stewarts Lane whilst 442402 will work the 1Z49 London Victoria to London Victoria via Stewarts Lane tour, both captured here awaiting to split at London Victoria on the 12th March 2017.
73202 leads 442402 on the 1Z46 1453 Brighton to Brighton via Lovers Walk depot and Preston Park departing Preston Park on 12th March 2017.
73202 on the rear of 442402 works the 1Z46 1453 Brighton to Brighton via Lovers Walk depot and Preston Park going through Lovers Walk depot on 12th March 2017.
Southern 73202 hauls 442402 as the 1Z45 14:03 Brighton to Brighton via Preston Park and Hove Yard, away from Hove Yard after reversing running 27 minutes late on 12th March 2017.
442402 leads 73202 working the 1Z45 14:03 Brighton to Brighton via Preston Park and Hove Yard, arriving at Hove Yard on 12th March 2017.
Southern 442402 leads 442408 working the 1Z44 12:32 London Victoria to Brighton through Preston Park on the 12th March 2017.
90019 on the 1D19 1503 Kings Cross to Leeds at Brookmans Park on the 11th March 2017.
Rail Operations Group 47815 leads 8 Anglian MK2s and 3 blue/grey MK2s and Europhoenix 37884 working the 1Z47 Lincoln to Finsbury Park at Brookmans Park on the 11th March 2017. The train was for Lincoln City supporters going to the Emirates to watch their side face Arsenal in the Emirates FA Cup quarter final.
Time to bid farewell to the class 442s....
The Branch Line Society in co-operation with Southern are operating a '442' farewell tour this coming Sunday to mark the end of the 442 'Wessex Express' in service, although many hope there is still a future somewhere on the railway network for these much liked units. Details of the upcoming farewell tour can be found here. On the 6th March 2017, 442408 and 442402 start the final week of the '442s' in passenger service, providing a 10 coach service for the peak-rush 1B47 1757 London Bridge to Brighton, captured here at London Bridge.
Previously the '442s' were deployed on the 30-minute Gatwick Express shuttles between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport before being replaced by new Electrostar '387s'. 442419 works the 1D52 1015 London Victoria to Gatwick Airport at Clapham Junction on the 31st July 2016.
Bubble 121034 on the 2A55 1930 Princes Risborough to Aylesbury at Princes Risborough on the 3rd March 2017.
Bubble 121034 on the 2A46 1700 Princes Risborough to Aylsbury at Little Kimble on the 3rd March 2017.
Bubble car 121034 on the 5P46 1639 Aylesbury to Princes Risborough shortly after departing Aylesbury on 3rd March 2017.
Southern 73202 passes Clapham Junction working as the 0Z73 St Leonards to Stewarts Lane on the 2nd March 2017.
DRS 66303 hauls tampers DR80301 and DR80303 as the 6Z10 Horsham to Willesden Brent at Clapham Junction on the 3rd March 2017.
SWT 707005+707003 at Clapham Junction on the 2nd March 2017.
With 'D' Stock quickly being replaced by 'S' stock... 7032 departs Richmond with the 2O04 1313 Upminster to Upminster via Richmond district line service on the 2nd March 2017.
London Underground S Stock - 21518 arrives at Richmond with 2O07 1343 Upminster to Upminster District line service via Richmond on the 2nd March 2017.