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GWR HST works first Swansea to Paddington train of the day!

GWR liveried 43187 leads 43188 on the 1L05 Swansea to London Paddington at Newport on the 20th October 2015.
D8098 replaces D7629 on GCRN Santa Specials, as the Rat is Ecclesbourne bound.
Final Weekend of Rugby specials to Cardiff...

The final weekend of rugby world cup specials commenced with the first 'ruggex' being hauled by DB Schenker's EWS liveried 67023 leading 66058 which is now in DB Schenker red colours on the 1Z14 London Paddington to Cardiff Central, captured here at Bishton on the 17th October 2015.
The Rugby specials to Cardiff will run for a final time tomorrow. Two of the skips used on these specials, should soon go to Didcot to be used on the Didcot RHTT replacing two class '66s'.
The Rugby specials to Cardiff will run for a final time tomorrow. Two of the skips used on these specials, should soon go to Didcot to be used on the Didcot RHTT replacing two class '66s'.
The many liveries of 47832!

West Coast Railway company's 47832 works the 0Q01 1059 Goring & Streatley to Newport at Bishton level crossing on the 16th October 2015. The locomotive is now sporting its sixth different livery since 2006 with some previous examples shown below.
59003 returns to the main line in the UK!

59003 returns to the mainline with GBRf and works pass Bishton level crossing as 0M59 Gloucester Carriage sidings to Tuebrook on the 12th October 2015.

After being shipped to Immingham Docks, 59003 hauled by 47815 is captured working the 0Z59 Immingham to Eastleigh at Crowle on the 13th October 2014.
Tail lamp on front of 6M41!

66093 prepares to tackle Stormy as it breezes through Pyle with the 6M41 Margam to Round Oak loaded covered steel on the 12th October 2015. Note the tail lamp being left on the front of the shed!.
70002 now works Freightliners, with just 3 '70s' now in the heavy haul pool!

Freightliner's 70002 works the 4O70 Wentloog to Southampton at Magor ruins on the 12th October 2015.
Only 70003, 70004 and 70005 remain in the Freightliner heavy haul pool so expect 70002 to become more regularly used on freightliners.
Only 70003, 70004 and 70005 remain in the Freightliner heavy haul pool so expect 70002 to become more regularly used on freightliners.

Freightliner's 70002 works the 4O70 Wentloog to Southampton at Undy after being held at the gantry at Magor after waiting for 6B13 to receive the road on the 12th October 2015.
Snowplough derails at Canton after DRS '37s' hauls them from Margam!

On the 12th October 2015, DRS 37607 and 37218 ran light engine from Crewe Gresty Bridge to Margam to pick up Snowploughs nos. ZZAADB 965223 and ZZADB 965235 and take them to Cardiff Canton. The unusual consist is captured arriving at Miskin loop working as the 7Z15 1225 Margam to Cardiff Canton.
One of the snowploughs on arrival at Cardiff Canton for stabling derailed!.
One of the snowploughs on arrival at Cardiff Canton for stabling derailed!.

Shortly after departing Miskin loop, the consist is captured at St Georges just west of Cardiff.

Shortly after departing Margam, snowplough ZZAADB 965223 leads 37218, 37607 and ZZAADB 965235 at Pyle working as the 7Z15 1225 Margam to Cardiff Canton on the 12th October 2015.
All action at Swindon on the Great Western main line
37057 Viking returns to the mainline with Colas Rail

On the 9th October 2015, Br Green 37057 awaits departure from Highworth junction, Swindon with the 1Q15 07:53 Derby RTC to Cheltenham Spa via Swindon Cocklebury sidings consisting of Network vehicles nos. 6262, 72631 and 5981. Colas Rail liveried 37421 was at the rear of the train, having led from the East Midlands and had failed on route and was effectively operating as a DBSO at this point, with Viking doing all the work. The test train would reverse at Alstone sidings in Cheltenham and work to West Wales before returning to Derby RTC.
Many thanks to Steve King for his kind help.
Many thanks to Steve King for his kind help.
Clayton stars in magnificent Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Gala!

D8568 on the 1606 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth at Eardington on the
2nd October 2015.
2nd October 2015.

D8568 on the 1347 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth at Eardington on the 2nd October 2015.

D8568 on the 1347 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth at Foley Park on the 2nd October 2015.

55019 on the 1518 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster at Eardington on the 2nd October 2015.

55019 on the 1259 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth at Foley Park on the 2nd October 2015.

D7076 on the 1211 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth at Foley Park on the 2nd October 2015.
More Rugby specials to Cardiff...

66147 on the 6V37 Toton to Moreton on Lugg thru Somerton on the 1st October 2015.

67008 tnt 67013 on the 1Z32 1233 London Paddington to Cardiff Central at Somerton on the 1st October 2015.

57306 tnt 57310 on the 1Z31 1136 London Paddington to Cardiff Central at Liswerry on the 1st October 2015.

67006 tnt 67023 on the 1Z33 London Paddington to Cardiff Central at Bishton on the 1st October 2015.