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Pannier Tank 9466 in the shed. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. 0-4-0 Industrial loco shunting. 47580 'County Of Essex'. 86259 'Les Ross' through a gap in the shed. 4965 Rood Ashton Hall was operating the shuttle trips. 4936 Kinlet Hall steams away. 4953 Pitchford Hall and 5029 Nunney Castle with 47773. 4953 Pitchford Hall. 4965 Rood Ashton Hall was operating the shuttle trips. Preserved 40118 under restoration. Preserved 40118 under restoration.

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]]> Sun Oct 25 2009 2009 http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1648632.html Rail Photos From 2009. Thursday 1 January 2009: Rail Photos From 2009.

London Midland 323320 heads north out of Kings Norton. 04.02.09. A Cross Country Voyager heads north through Kings Norton. 04.02.09. 47810 passes through Kings Norton with 6Z17 Crewe to Long Marston. 04.02.09. 47810 passes through Kings Norton with 6Z17 Crewe to Long Marston. 04.02.09. 47810 heads south through Kings Norton with 6Z17 Crewe to Long Marston. 04.02.09. A Cross Country Voyager comes off the Lifford Line through Kings Norton heading south. 04.02.09. 67030 on arrival at Cardiff with 2U24, 16.13 from Taunton. 28.04.09. 67030 leads 67016 out of Cardiff. 28.04.09. Preserved 40118 under restoration at Tyseley Loco Works. 25.10.09. Preserved 40118 under restoration at Tyseley Loco Works. 25.10.09.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 A day out to Chester. http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1645448.html A day out to Chester. Tuesday 27 January 2009: A day out to Chester.

56103 passes through Tame Bridge Parkway. Taken a bit by surprise so not the best shot! DVT 82301 arrives at Tame Bridge Parkway with the 07.25 Wrexham General to London Marylebone. 67015 at Tame Bridge Parkway on the rear of the 07.25 Wrexham General to London Marylebone. 67015 on the rear of the 07.25 Wrexham General to London Marylebone departs Tame Bridge Parkway. 67014 arrives at Tame Bridge Parkway with the 06.45 London Marylebone to Wrexham General. 67014 on arrival at Wrexham General with the 06.45 from London Marylebone. 67012 stabled at Wrexham General. 67012 stabled at Wrexham General. 67012 stabled at Wrexham General. 67012 stabled at Wrexham General. 67015 awaits departure from Wrexham General on the rear of the 17.23 to London Marylebone.

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]]> Tue Jan 27 2009 Day Trip To Chester http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1603467.html A day trip to Chester on the Wrexham and Shropshire class 67 loco hauled services. With a quick trip to Crewe thrown in. Wednesday 29 October 2008: A day trip to Chester on the Wrexham and Shropshire class 67 loco hauled services. With a quick trip to Crewe thrown in.

67014 is caught in the low winter sun as it arrives at Tame Bridge Parkway with the 07.25 Wrexham General - London Marylebone. 67015 on arrival at Wrexham General with the 06.45 service from London Marylebone. 67015 on arrival at Wrexham General with the 06.45 service from London Marylebone. DVT 82301 at Wrexham General with the 06.45 service from London Marylebone. 57311 'Parker' stabled at Chester. 57311 'Parker' stabled at Chester. 57304 'Gordon Tracy' on arrival at Crewe with 1A78 14.14 Holyhead - London Euston. 57305 'John Tracy' stabled at Crewe and Pendolino 390016 'Virgin Champion' on the London Euston service. 57305 'John Tracy' stabled at Crewe. 57305 'John Tracy' stabled at Crewe and Pendolino 390016 'Virgin Champion' on the London Euston service. 57304 'Gordon Tracy' and 57305 'John Tracy' at Crewe. 67014 awaits departure from Wrexham General with the 18.10 service to London Marylebone. Just like the good old days!

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]]> Wed Oct 29 2008 Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Diesel Event http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1601276.html Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Diesel Event Saturday 25 October 2008: Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Diesel Event

37215 at Toddington with the 10.45 to Cheltenham. 37215 at Cheltenham with the 10.45 from Toddington. 37215 at Cheltenham with the 10.45 from Toddington. 37215 on the run round loop at Cheltenham. 37215 awaits to depart Cheltenham with the 11.50 to Toddington. 37215 waits time at Winchcombe with the 11.50 Cheltenham to Toddington. 24054 arrives at Winchcombe with the 12.10 from Toddington. 37324 at Toddington. 37324 at Toddington. 47701, 37324 and 31162 at Toddington. 37324 and 31162 at Toddington. 31162 and 37324 at Toddington. A 1958 Bedford Ice Cream van at Toddington. 31162 runs around it's train at Cheltenham. 31162 runs around it's train at Cheltenham. 31162 ready to depart Cheltenham with the 14.40 to Toddington. 31162 ready to depart Cheltenham with the 14.40 to Toddington. 31162 waiting time at Winchcombe with the 14.40 Cheltenham to Toddington. 31162 waiting time at Winchcombe with the 14.40 Cheltenham to Toddington. 37324 arrives at Winchcombe with the 15.10 from Toddington. 37324 at Winchcombe with the 15.10 Toddington to Cheltenham. 24081 and 24054 at Toddington with the 15.40 to Winchcombe. 37215 and 24081 at Toddington. 24081 and 24054 depart Toddington with the 15.40 to Winchcombe.

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]]> Sat Oct 25 2008 Llandudno Trip http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1568621.html A day out to Llandudno. Monday 25 August 2008: A day out to Llandudno.

57316 'FAB 1' stabled at Crewe. 57316 'FAB 1' stabled at Crewe. 57316 'FAB 1' stabled at Crewe. The 9.00am Euston to Holyhead awaits diesel traction for the coast. 57316 'FAB 1' backs on to 1D22, 10.49 Crewe to Holyhead. 57316 'FAB 1' backs on to 1D22, 10.49 Crewe to Holyhead. After a minute or two waiting for the Pendalino coupler to play the loco is attached. 57316 'FAB 1' at Llandudno Junction with 1D22, 10.49 Crewe to Holyhead. 57316 'FAB 1' departs Llandudno Junction with 1D22, 10.49 Crewe to Holyhead. LNER A4 'Union Of South Africa' pauses at Llandudno Junction with a tour returning to Liverpool from Holyhead. LNER A4 'Union Of South Africa' pauses at Llandudno Junction with a tour returning to Liverpool from Holyhead. LNER A4 'Union Of South Africa' pauses at Llandudno Junction with a tour returning to Liverpool from Holyhead. LNER A4 'Union Of South Africa' pauses at Llandudno Junction with a tour returning to Liverpool from Holyhead. LNER A4 'Union Of South Africa' blows off a bit of steam as she departs Llandudno Junction with a tour returning to Liverpool from Holyhead. LNER A4 'Union Of South Africa' departs Llandudno Junction on a dull August evening with a tour returning to Liverpool from Holyhead. 57305 'John Tracy' stabled at Birmingham New Street.

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]]> Mon Aug 25 2008 The East Anglian http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1492363.html 1Z40 - 05.50 Birmingham New Street - Lowestoft via Ealing Broadway and North London. 1Z41 - 15.29 Lowestoft - Didcot Parkway via Birmingham New Street. 40145 retraces part of the route taken by D200 on the maiden passenger run by a class 40 some fifty years earlier in 1958. Saturday 12 April 2008: 1Z40 - 05.50 Birmingham New Street - Lowestoft via Ealing Broadway and North London. 1Z41 - 15.29 Lowestoft - Didcot Parkway via Birmingham New Street. 40145 retraces part of the route taken by D200 on the maiden passenger run by a class 40 some fifty years earlier in 1958.

40145 waits time at a pathing stop at Woodbridge. 40145 waits time at a pathing stop at Woodbridge. 40145 waits time at a pathing stop at Woodbridge. 40145 waits time at a pathing stop at Woodbridge. 40145 waits time at a pathing stop at Woodbridge. 40145 waits time at a pathing stop at Woodbridge. 40145 on arrival at a sunny Lowestoft. Taking on fuel at Lowestoft. The East Anglian headboard was originally used on a tour in January 1979 featuring 40052. Taking on fuel at Lowestoft.

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]]> Sat Apr 12 2008 2008 http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1483293.html Rail photos from 2008. Tuesday 1 January 2008: Rail photos from 2008.

55022 arrives at Barnt Green with 1Z47 Cardiff - Llandrindod Wells. 29.03.08. Nose close up of 55022 at Barnt Green with 1Z47 Cardiff - Llandrindod Wells. 29.03.08. 55022 departs Barnt Green with 1Z47 Cardiff - Llandrindod Wells. 29.03.08. 55022 departs Barnt Green with 1Z47 Cardiff - Llandrindod Wells. 29.03.08. LNER A4 60019 Bittern passes through Droitwich Spa with 'The Severn Valley Phoenix' 1Z69 07.08 Kensington Olympia to Kidderminster. 19.04.08. LNER A4 60019 Bittern passes through Droitwich Spa with 'The Severn Valley Phoenix' 1Z69 07.08 Kensington Olympia to Kidderminster. 19.04.08. 67003 DIT passes through Droitwich Spa on the rear of 'The Severn Valley Phoenix' 1Z69 07.08 Kensington Olympia to Kidderminster. 19.04.08.

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]]> Tue Jan 1 2008 Nene Valley Railway Diesel Gala http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1468179.html A Saturday visit to the NVR to sample 'The Green machine' that is 40106. Saturday 1 March 2008: A Saturday visit to the NVR to sample 'The Green machine' that is 40106.

D306 at Wansford on the rear of the 9.15 to Yarwell Junction. D306 arrives at Wansford with the 9.26 from Yarwell Junction to Peterborough. D306 on arrival at Peterborough. D306 on the headshunt at Peterborough. D306 runs round at Peterborough. D306 ready to depart Peterborough with the 10.20 to Wansford. 37518 clags away on Wansford shed while 33053 heads off for its next turn. D306 at Yarwell Junction with the 11.10 from Wansford. 24081 in the yard at Wansford. There was a good turnout of cranks for the Saturday with the DMU drags particularly popular. The scene at Wansford with the roof of 66727, 33053, D306 and 27066 having just arrived with the DMU. Class 117 DMU at Wansford. After 'cabbing' 66727 Jack got trapped in the engine room. 33053 at Wansford. 24081 in the yard at Wansford. D306 takes a rest at Wansford. Nameplate and cast data panel carried by D306. D306 takes a rest at Wansford. Visiting GBRF loco 66727 at Wansford. Nose view of D306. D306 takes a rest at Wansford. Profile of 24081 at Wansford. Charlie and Jack pose in front of 24081. This seems to be a family tradition as i seem to remember posing in front of 24081 at Llandudno and Southport - as a child! 37518 on the turntable at Wansford. 33053 arrives at Wansford with the 12.06 from Yarwell Junction. German class DB52 Kriegslok 2-10-0. This class of locomotive came into existence as a result of German transportation needs during WWII. A simplified construction of a earlier class, about 6,000 were produced during the war with the design so successful that several hundred more were produced after the end of the war. 31271 about to cross the River Nene as it approaches Wansford with the 12.24 from Peterborough. 37518 and D306 run out of Wansford to couple to the rear of the 13.20 to Yarwell Junction. D306 and 37518 run out of Wansford to couple to the rear of the 13.20 to Yarwell Junction. 37518 and D306 run out of Wansford to couple to the rear of the 13.20 to Yarwell Junction. D306 crosses the River Nene. D306 passes over the level crossing at Wansford to couple to the rear of the 13.20 to Yarwell Junction. 37518 and D306 on arrival at Peterborough with the 13.30 from Yarwell Junction. 37518 and D306 run round at Peterborough. 37518 and D306 run round at Peterborough. 37518 and D306 run round at Peterborough. D306 ready to lead 37518 back to Wansford with the 14.30 from Peterborough.

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]]> Sat Mar 1 2008 The Buxton Forester http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1370910.html 1Z47 - 06.58 Birmingham International - Buxton. 1Z45 - 12.00 Buxton - Morecambe. 1Z46 - 18.37 Morecambe - Birmingham International. Saturday 15 September 2007: 1Z47 - 06.58 Birmingham International - Buxton. 1Z45 - 12.00 Buxton - Morecambe. 1Z46 - 18.37 Morecambe - Birmingham International.

40145 at Birmingham International on arrival with the ECS. 37248 at Birmingham International waits to depart for Manchester Piccadilly where 40145 will take over to Buxton. 40145 on the rear for the trip to Manchester. 40145 at Manchester Piccadilly ready for departure to Buxton. 40145 brings the ECS back into Buxton after a short stop. 40145 brings the ECS back into Buxton after a short stop. 40145 at Buxton. Along with the large logo livery a new name plate has been added. 37248 at a flowery Bradford Interchange after bringing the tour from Leeds. Samaria continues to make new friends on tour. 40145 at Morecambe. 40145 at Morecambe. 40145 on the rear of the train on arrival back at Birmingham International.

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]]> Sat Sep 15 2007 The Jolly Fisherman http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1360504.html 1Z20 - 08.03 Barrow Hill - Skegness. 1Z40 - 16.30 Skegness - Barrow Hill. Wednesday 29 August 2007: 1Z20 - 08.03 Barrow Hill - Skegness. 1Z40 - 16.30 Skegness - Barrow Hill.

20311 and 20315 on arrival at Skegness. 20315 and 20311 ready to depart Skegness. 20315 and 20311 ready to depart Skegness. 20315 and 20311 ready to depart Skegness. Samaria makes a new friend at Skegness. 20315 and 20311 ready to depart Skegness. 20315 and 20311 ready to depart Skegness. 20315 and 20311 stop at Derby on the return to Barrow Hill.

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]]> Wed Aug 29 2007 The Welsh Mountain Explorer http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1315924.html 1Z37 - 05.48 Ealing Broadway - Aberystwyth. 1Z74 - 16.15 Aberwystwyth - Ealing Broadway. Saturday 30 June 2007: 1Z37 - 05.48 Ealing Broadway - Aberystwyth. 1Z74 - 16.15 Aberwystwyth - Ealing Broadway.

37405 and 37422 arrive at a damp Dorridge. 37405 at a pathing stop at Machynlleth. 37422 at a pathing stop at Machynlleth. 37422 and 37405 waiting time at Machynlleth. The 12.45 departure for Devils Bridge from Aberystwyth on the Vale Of Rheidol narrow gauge railway. 37405 and 37422 run round the train on arrival at Aberystwyth. 37405 and 37422 run round the train on arrival at Aberystwyth. 37405 and 37422 ready to depart Aberystwyth. Close up of 37405 at Aberystwyth. Nose to nose. 37422 and 37405 at Aberystwyth. 37422 and 37405 ready to depart Aberystwyth. 37405 and 37422 at Dorridge on the return to Ealing Broadway.

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]]> Sat Jun 30 2007 37906 Returns to Traffic http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1299629.html The return to traffic for 37906 at Severn Valley Railway. Saturday 9 June 2007: The return to traffic for 37906 at Severn Valley Railway.

37906 backs on to it's train at Kidderminster. 37906 backs on to it's train at Kidderminster. Cranks take in the fresh country air! Ex LMS Stanier Black Five ready to depart Bridgnorth. 37906 at Bridgnorth. 37906 runs round at Bridgnorth. 37906 runs round at Bridgnorth. 37906 ready to depart Bridgnorth. 37906 ready to depart Bridgnorth. 37906 ready to depart Bridgnorth. Crossing Victoria Bridge.

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]]> Sat Jun 9 2007 Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Diesel Event http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1244423.html 37's galore at the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway. Saturday 31 March 2007: 37's galore at the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway.

47105 at Toddington. 37215 at Toddington. 37215 runs round at Winchcombe. 37215 runs round at Winchcombe. 37215 stabled at Winchcombe as 37219 arrives with a freight. 37219 at Winchcombe. 37219 at Winchcombe. 47105 backs on to its train at Toddington. 47105 at Toddington. 37219 and 47105 at Toddington. 47105 waits to couple to its train at Toddington. 20137 arrives at Toddington. 20137 passes through Toddington with a freight. 37215 at Toddington. 37215 awaits 37219 and 37099 (37324) to tripple head to Cheltenham. 37215, 37219 and 37099 (37324) almost ready to depart for Cheltenham. 37215, 37219 and 37099 (37324) run round at Cheltenham. The scene at Cheltenham as 37099 (37324), 37219 and 37215 run round. A mass of cranks, drivers and 37's as the train attempts to restart from a signal check.

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]]> Sat Mar 31 2007 The Welsh Central Liner II http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1223399.html 1Z47 05.44 Crewe - Llandrindod Wells Via Cardiff. 1Z45 16.45 Llandrindod Wells - Crewe Via Shrewsbury. Saturday 3 March 2007: 1Z47 05.44 Crewe - Llandrindod Wells Via Cardiff. 1Z45 16.45 Llandrindod Wells - Crewe Via Shrewsbury.

40145 at Birmingham New Street on route to Llandrindod Wells. 40145 at Birmingham New Street on route to Llandrindod Wells. A photo stop at Llanwrtyd sees 40145 take a break. A work stained 40145 at Llanwrtyd. A work stained 40145 at Llanwrtyd. The crowds take their photo opportunity at Llanwrtyd. 40145 at Llanwrtyd. On arrival at Llandrindod Wells. On arrival at Llandrindod Wells. 40145 reverses the ECS back into Llandrindod Wells for the return to Crewe. 40145 at Llandrindod Wells. Waiting for new crew at Wolverhampton. At Birmingham New Street on the return to Crewe. At Birmingham New Street on the return to Crewe.

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]]> Sat Mar 3 2007 The Lancashire Witch http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1192777.html A Merry Maker Excursion to Preston with double headed 31's for traction. 1Z31 - 08.32 Birmingham New Street - Preston. 1Z62 - 15.15 Preston - Birmingham New Street. Saturday 20 January 2007: A Merry Maker Excursion to Preston with double headed 31's for traction. 1Z31 - 08.32 Birmingham New Street - Preston. 1Z62 - 15.15 Preston - Birmingham New Street.

31128, in Intercity Livery, and 31454 at Preston after arrival from Birmingham via The Pennines. 31128 and 31454 at Preston. 31454 at Preston. 31128 and 31454 at Preston ready for departure back to Birmingham. 31128 and 31454 at Preston ready for departure back to Birmingham. 31454 and 31128 at Preston ready for departure back to Birmingham. 33103 at Birmingham New Street. The 31's were running low on fuel on the return and so 31128 was taken off at Derby and replaced by 33103 for the remainder of the tour.

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]]> Sat Jan 20 2007 2007 http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1192769.html Rail photos from 2007. Monday 1 January 2007: Rail photos from 2007.

57305 at Birmingham New Street with a Euston service. The EMU will be dragged to Rugby before continuing under it's own power. 20.01.07. A Voyager DMU passes through Kings Norton. 10.03.07. GWR class 2884 No 2885. The cosmetically restored 2-8-0 locomotive has been on display at Birmingham Moor Street station since November 2003. 10.03.07. 59203 heads south through Kings Norton with The Retro Retracer tour. 28.05.07. 57301 and 57302 at Birmingham New Street. 29.08.07. 66727, 47832 and 33103 stabled at Derby. 29.08.07. D1015, Western Champion, crosses over on to the Camp Hill line at Kings Norton on a tour from Ealing Broadway to Aberystwyth. 01.09.07. D1015, Western Champion, crosses over on to the Camp Hill line at Kings Norton on a tour from Ealing Broadway to Aberystwyth. 01.09.07. D1015, Western Champion, passes through Kings Norton on a tour from Ealing Broadway to Aberystwyth. 01.09.07. D1015, Western Champion, approaches Droitwich Spa with a charter from Victoria to Kidderminster. 14.09.07. D1015, Western Champion, at Birmingham Snow Hill on the return leg of a charter from Victoria to Kidderminster. 14.09.07. 37263 under restoration at Lydney on the Dean Forest Railway. 06.11.07.

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]]> Mon Jan 1 2007 The Christmas Cracker http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c1146135.html Unable to make this tour I had to make do with a couple of shots at Birmingham International on it's return. Saturday 25 November 2006: Unable to make this tour I had to make do with a couple of shots at Birmingham International on it's return.

40145 at Birmingham International on the return 'Christmas Cracker' tour from Salisbury to Manchester Piccadilly. 25.11.06. 40145 at Birmingham International on the return 'Christmas Cracker' tour from Salisbury to Manchester Piccadilly. 25.11.06.

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]]> Sat Nov 25 2006 The Esk Invader http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c980237.html 1Z40 06.35 Crewe - Whitby. 1Z45 16.33 Whitby - Crewe. Saturday 3 June 2006: 1Z40 06.35 Crewe - Whitby. 1Z45 16.33 Whitby - Crewe.

40145 pulls into Crewe with the ecs. Pausing at Crewe in the very early sunshine. The number of the beast. DRS 37229 was on the rear. 37229 at a pathing stop at Glaisdale. 37229 at a pathing stop at Glaisdale. 37229 at a pathing stop at Glaisdale. 37229 at the end of the line at Whitby. 40145 on the rear after arrival at York. The 40 would now run round and take over to Chester. 37229 on arrival at York. 37229 at York. 40145 backs on to the train at York. 37229 and 40145 at York.

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]]> Sat Jun 3 2006 East Lancs Railway Gala http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c897146.html A bit of bucket bashing on the East Lancs. Saturday 18 March 2006: A bit of bucket bashing on the East Lancs.

40145 arrives at Ramsbottom with the 10.20 from Bury. 40145 arrives at Ramsbottom with the 10.20 from Bury. 40145 arrives at Ramsbottom with the 10.20 from Bury. 40145 at Rawtenstall with the 10.20 from Bury. D335 at Rawtenstall with the 11.15 to Heywood. D335 at Rawtenstall with the 11.15 to Heywood. D335 at Heywood with the 11.15 from Rawtenstall. D335 at Heywood with the 11.15 from Rawtenstall. D335 runs round her train at Heywood. D335 at Bury with the 12.21 from Heywood. Bury with 40145 and D335 whistling away. 40145 reflects as a tiny man stands on her bonnet! D335 at Bury. 40145 runs round her train at Rawtenstall. 40145 at Rawtenstall with the 13.47 to Heywood. D5600 and D7076 at Ramsbottom. D7076 at Ramsbottom. D5054 on the tail end of a train to Rawtenstall.

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]]> Sat Mar 18 2006 The Welsh Whistler http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c873245.html 1Z47 Crewe to Cardiff via Birmingham, Stafford, Stoke, Manchester and Chester. 1Z48 Cardiff to Crewe via Birmingham, Stafford, Stoke, Manchester and Warrington. Saturday 25 February 2006: 1Z47 Crewe to Cardiff via Birmingham, Stafford, Stoke, Manchester and Chester. 1Z48 Cardiff to Crewe via Birmingham, Stafford, Stoke, Manchester and Warrington.

40145 on arrival at Birmingham New Street. 40145 on arrival at Birmingham New Street. The tour takes a short break at Chester. 40145 at a sunny but cold Cardiff. 60047 passes 40145 at Cardiff. Unfortunately 40145 suffered a break problem a few miles south of Bromsgrove. Cotswold Rails 47714 was sent to haul the tour to Birmingham although the 40 did continue to provide power until the Lickey Incline had been negotiated. 40145 at Birmingham New Street awaiting 47805 to take the tour to Crewe.

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]]> Sat Feb 25 2006 2006 http://john-donohoe.fotopic.net/c865523.html Rail photos from 2006. Sunday 1 January 2006: Rail photos from 2006.

A Voyager DMU emerges from the fog near Barnt Green on a north bound cross country service. 18.02.06. Preserved LMS Pacific 6201 Princess Elizabeth, on a charter to Bristol, approaches Barnt Green. 18.02.06. A class 158 and preserved 40145, on a tour from Crewe, at Cardiff. 25.02.06. 60047 at Cardiff. 25.02.06. A class 158 DMU at Chepstow. 03.05.06. 60009 heads north through Chepstow. 03.05.06. 66092 heads north through Chepstow. 03.05.06. 66236 waits time at Crewe in the early morning sunshine. 03.06.06. Irish Railways Class 201, number 234 River Aherlow, departs Westport with the 18.05 to Dublin. 12.06.06. Irish Railways class 141, number 166, at Westport after arrival with a freight. 13.06.06. The 13.00 to Dublin awaits departure from Westport. 13.06.06. HST 43168 at Cardiff. 27.06.06. 37425 approaches Cardiff with the ECS to form 2R20 17.01 Cardiff - Rhymney. 27.06.06. 37425 approaches Cardiff with the ECS to form 2R20 17.01 Cardiff - Rhymney. 27.06.06 HST 43172 at Cardiff. 27.06.06. 50049 arrives at Cardiff with 1Z50, 07.50 Tyseley to Fishguard. 19.08.06 50049 arrives at Cardiff with 1Z50, 07.50 Tyseley to Fishguard. 19.08.06 50049 at Cardiff with 1Z50, 07.50 Tyseley to Fishguard. 19.08.06 50049 departs Cardiff with 1Z50, 07.50 Tyseley to Fishguard. 19.08.06 66140 passes through Cardiff. 19.08.06 HST 43156 at Cardiff. 19.08.06 60007, still in Load Haul livery but with EWS logo, stands at Barnt Green with an engineers train. 24.09.06. 66110 at Barnt Green with an engineers train. 24.09.06. 66195 at Bescot. 29.09.06. 08709 'Molly's Day' at Bescot. 29.09.06. 66143 heads north through Bescot. 29.09.06. A southbound DMU on the outskirts of Bromsgrove. 02.11.06. An EMU at Birmingham International. 25.11.06.

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