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156510 departs Carlisle with the 11.07 to Glasgow Central 156436 arrives at Carlisle with the 10.39 from Dumfries 66136 at London Rd jcn with 4S66 Tyne yard to Carlisle yard empty HTAs 43295 leads the diverted 08.30 Kings Cross to Aberdeen through London Rd jcn in Carlisle 43315 on the rear of the 08.30 Kings Cross to Aberdeen seen approaching Carlisle LMS Jubilee 5690 'Leander' is seen on the approach to Carlisle at London Rd jcn having worked the 'The Cumbrian Fellsman' over the S+C from Hellifield 221144 forms the 12.00 Glasgow Central to Birmingham NSt seen leaving Carlisle 56312 arrives at Carlisle with Compass Tours 'The Pennine Lakelander' 56312 on the rear of the ECS from the 'The Pennine Lakelander' 66051 pauses in Carlisle with 6E62 Carlisle yard to Tees Yard 'Intermodal' LMS Jubilee 5690 'Leander' with support coach is seen dragging its train into Carlisle station LMS Jubilee 5690 'Leander' with support coach is seen dragging its train into Carlisle station 56312 is seen departing Carlisle with 1Z47 Carlilsle to Shrewsbury 'The Pennine Lakelander' LMS Jubilee 5690 'Leander' - sets back onto its train. LMS Jubilee 5690 'Leander' - sets back onto its train. LMS Jubilee 5690 'Leander' departs Carlisle with 1Z90 to Tyseley (steam hauled to Carnforth) LMS Jubilee 5690 'Leander' departs Carlisle with 1Z90 to Tyseley (steam hauled to Carnforth) The 15.40 Edinburgh to Kings Cross is seen taking the Hexham line at Carlisle with 43367 providing rear end power.

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]]> Sat Oct 17 2009 Tayside and Fife area - Sept to Dec 2009 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1752983.html Tayside and Fife area - Sept to Dec 2009 Wednesday 9 September 2009: Tayside and Fife area - Sept to Dec 2009

67020 heads north past Usan with 5Z36 Crewe to Aberdeen VSOE 'Northern Belle' ecs 67002 brings up the rear of 5Z36 Crewe to Aberdeen VSOE 'Northern Belle' ecs on the single line section at Usan 66610 is seen leaving Arbroath with 6B32 Craiginches to Oxwellmains empty cement tanks 221138 speeds north past Monifieth Golf Course with the 08.04 Edinburgh to Aberdeen Cross Country service 66067 approaches Monifieth with 6K36 06.55 Millerhill to Aberdeen 'ballast' 66101 leads 6K20 07.45 Millerhill to Aberdeen 'ballast' past west Ferry - 66102 can just be seen on the rear of the train 66101 leads 6K20 07.45 Millerhill to Aberdeen 'ballast' past west Ferry - 66102 can just be seen on the rear of the train 66102 works south past Easthaven with 6K20 15.50 Aberdeen to Carlisle empty autohoppers 66104 passes Craigmill near Carnoustie with 6A31 Mossend to Dyce Raiths Farm 66016 working in place of 47853 is seen heading south through Carnoustie with Compass Tours 1Z45 Aberdeen to Crewe 'The Forth and Tay Scotsman' 47812 brings up the rear of 1Z45 Aberdeen to Crewe 'The Forth and Tay Scotsman' XC power car 43207 is seen leading the 13.50 Aberdeen to Kings Cross 'National Express' service south past Elliot. 66610 is seen passing Easthaven with 6B32 Craiginches to Oxwellmains 37401 works south through Carnoustie with 6D83 Laurencekirk to Mossend 66602 is seen at Carnoustie during a signal check whilst working 6A65 Oxwellmains to Craiginches 67004 is seen approaching Craigmill with 3S95 Inverness to Inverness RHTT 67004 is seen approaching Magdalen Green Dundee with 3S95 Inverness to Inverness RHTT 67004 is seen approaching Magdalen Green Dundee with 3S95 Inverness to Inverness RHTT 67004 is seen approaching Longforgan with 3S95 Inverness to Inverness RHTT With Ninewells Hospital dominating the background 67004 is seen skirting Inveregowrie Bay with 3S95 Inverness to Inverness RHTT 67004 approaches Invergowrie station with 3S95 Inverness to Inverness RHTT 170406 passes Walnut Grove with the 12:41 Aberdeen to Glasgow QSt Seen passing Walnut Grove is 67004 with 3S95 Inverness to Inverness RHTT Working as 0Z48 Aberdeen to Craigentinny T.&R.S.M.D 'SERCO' route learner is two tone green liveried 47812 - seen passing Easthaven On a rather wet Sunday morning 66103 is seen passing Carnoustie with 6K20 Newtonhill to Mossend 'LWR' train - having been dropping LWR near Kinnaber overnight. Former ScotRail DBSO 9708 is seen in Dundee yard on the rear of 1Q06 Structure Gauging Train before departure to Mossend - 31285 was the train loco. 66113 and 66104 double head 6A31 Mossend to Aberdeen Waterloo 'empty slurry tanks' 47270 is seen approaching Carnoustie whilst working 0Z47 10:00 Craigentinny T.&R.S.M.D to Aberdeen 'SERCO' route learner 47270 is seen approaching Carnoustie whilst working 0Z47 10:00 Craigentinny T.&R.S.M.D to Aberdeen 'SERCO' route learner 66104 heads south through Carnoustie with 6K40 Carmont to Mossend 'LWR' train 66103 is seen working south at Boddin Point as 0Z31 Aberdeen Waterloo to Mossend. 'East Coast' liveried 43309 leads the 09.10 Edinburgh to Aberdeen north through Carnoustie 43314 brings up the rear of an 'East Coast' liveried HST set forming the 09.10 Edinburgh to Aberdeen at Carnoustie

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]]> Wed Sep 9 2009 Oban line excursions - Sat 22nd/Sun 23rd Aug 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1744783.html Sat 22nd Aug - Compass Tours 'The West Highlander', Workington to Oban Sun 23rd Aug - VSOE 'Northern Belle', Edinburgh to Oban Sunday 23 August 2009: Sat 22nd Aug - Compass Tours 'The West Highlander', Workington to Oban Sun 23rd Aug - VSOE 'Northern Belle', Edinburgh to Oban

With Ben Cruachan dominating the sky line 37670 and 37401 are seen heading west past Kilmaronaig with Compass Tours 1Z66 'The West Highlander' from Workington to Oban 37670 and 37401 are seen heading west past Kilmaronaig with Compass Tours 1Z66 'The West Highlander' from Workington to Oban 37670 and 37401 are seen heading west towards Connel with Compass Tours 'The West Highlander' from Workington to Oban 37670 is seen upon arrival at Oban 37401 and 37670 - Oban 37401 and 37670 shunting the stock in order to release the locos 37401 and 37670 - Oban Locos now released and about to run round The 37s propel the stock back into the station 37670 and 37401 are seen heading east past Connel with the Connel Bridge in the background whilst working 1Z67 Oban to Workington 'The West Highlander' 'Azamara Journey' cruise liner at anchor in Oban bay 156467 arrives at Loch Awe station with the 09.55 Glasgow QSt to Oban 156467 is seen leaving Loch Awe station with the 09.55 Glasgow QSt to Oban 37670 and 37401 are seen approaching Brackley Farm with 1Z24 Edinburgh to Oban 'Northern Belle' 37670 and 37401 are seen approaching Brackley Farm with 1Z24 Edinburgh to Oban 'Northern Belle'

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]]> Sun Aug 23 2009 New Cumnock area - Wed 12th Aug 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1740100.html A day spent in the New Cumnock on a day of very changeable weather. Wednesday 12 August 2009: A day spent in the New Cumnock on a day of very changeable weather.

66105 is seen shunting its train at New Cumnock 66105 at New Cumnock with 6E99 to Cottam PS 66019 approaches New Cumnock with 4S66 Milford to Falkland yard empty hoppers 66514 is seen approaching Lochside Hotel with 6Z32 Greenburn to Carlisle yard 156442 departs New Cumnock with the 10.00 Stranraer to Newcastle service 66105 leaves New Cumnock with 6E99 to Cottam PS 66019 at Polquhap summit with 4Z90 Falkland yard to New Cumnock empty HTAs View north from Connel Park level crossing on the disused Knockshinnoch branch View south from Connel Park level crossing looking towards what was once Knockshinnoch disposal point. Only about 15 yards of track remain. Connel Park crossing - Knockshinnoch branch. The gates are closed to road traffic at Boig Road crossing on the Greenburn branch as 66037 approaches with 6E92 loaded MGR to Drax PS 66037 snakes its way over Boig Road crossing with 6E92 Greenburn to Drax PS 66037 snakes its way over Boig Road crossing with 6E92 Greenburn to Drax PS Having joined the GSW line at Bank Junction 66037 now makes its way north towards Polquhap summit with 6E92 Greenburn to Drax PS Making its booked stop at New Cumnock with the 12.39 Newcastle to Stranraer is 156495 ScotRail liveried 156507 is seen approaching New Cumnock with the 15.00 Carlisle to Glasgow Central 66166 is seen approaching New Cumnock with 4S70 Drax PS to Falkland yard - a short time after this loco failed at Auchinleck causing northbound delays for a couple of hours. Passing Polquhap summit yet again is 66037 with 6E92 Greenburn to Drax PS having travelled some 55+ miles despite being only 2 miles from where it was loaded a few hours previous! 66704 'Colchester Power Signalbox' GBRF 66704 is seen approaching Polquhap summit with the delayed 4Z50 Lynemouth to New Cumnock empty hoppers. Had this train run to time - it would have passed in full monsoon! 66151 (having escaped from a month of Cockenzie to Leith docks trains) crests Polquhap summit with 6E90 Hunterston to West Burton PS.

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]]> Wed Aug 12 2009 London and the South East - Aug 2009 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1736951.html London and the South East - Aug 2009 Tuesday 4 August 2009: London and the South East - Aug 2009

On loan to Southern Trains is 350122 at Kensington Olympia forming the 10.10 East Croydon to Milton Keynes Central 313114 with the 11.08 Willesden HL to Clapham Jcn at Kensington Olympia 350118 with the 10.13 Milton Keynes Central to East Croydon is seen arriving ay Kensington Olympia 66502 approaches Kensington Olympia with 4O86 Crewe to Thamesport 313102 with the 11.38 Willesden HL to Clapham Jcn at Kensington Olympia 57302 is seen passing through Kensington Olympia with 5O21 Willesden PRDC to Eastleigh cl 321 stock transfer working 73209 working light engine north through Kensington Olympia 73209 working light engine north through Kensington Olympia 313102 departs Kensington Olympia with the 12.05 Clapham Jcn to Willesden Jcn HL 319216 approaches East Croydon with the 13.10 Bedford to Brighton 395011 awaits departure from St Pancras Int with the 16.37 to Ebbsfleet Int 395009 awaits departure with the 17.05 Ebbsfleet Int to St Pancras Int 395009/006 are seen leaving Ebbsfleet Int with the 17.05 to St Pancras Int 373211 is seen arriving at Ebbsfleet Int with the 16.13 Paris to St Pancras Int 373212 is seen leaving Ebbsfleet Int with the 16.13 Paris to St Pancras Int 395008 arrives at Ebbsfleet Int with the 17.07 from St Pancras Int 395008 arrives at Ebbsfleet Int with the 17.07 from St Pancras Int Ebbsfleet International 508303 leaves London Euston with the 08.17 to Watford Jcn 313103 forming the 07.40 from Watford Jcn is seen arriving at London Euston 90036 - London Euston 90035 on the rear of the empty sleeper at London Euston 66131 is seen at Acton yard with 6Z18 to Harwich 66131 is seen leaving Acton yard with 6Z18 to Harwich 57302 with 66707 and 4 barrier vechicles pauses at Acton ML with 5S57 Old Oak Common to Polmadie 66707 'Sir Sam Fay' 66707 'Sir Sam Fay' 57302 with 66707 DIT is seen departing Acton ML with 5S57 Old Oak Common to Polmadie 317501 forms the 14.33 to Stansted Airport at Stratford 313107 is seen in the new Overground platform number 2 at Stratford 59204 approaches Stratford with 7L57 Acton yard to Purfleet 90013 pauses at Stratford with the 14.30 Liverpool St to Norwich 378007 departs Hackney Wick with the 15.37 Stratford to Richmond 378007 departs Hackney Wick with the 15.37 Stratford to Richmond 376021 leads a 10 car set into London Bridge with a Canon Street service

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]]> Tue Aug 4 2009 Kingmoor DRS Open Day, Carlisle and Motherwell - Sat 11th July 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1725229.html Kingmoor DRS Open Day, Carlisle and Motherwell - Sat 11th July 09 Saturday 11 July 2009: Kingmoor DRS Open Day, Carlisle and Motherwell - Sat 11th July 09

Arriva Trains Wales liveried 57315 stabled in Carlisle station 66598 pauses at Carlisle with 4S12 York to Ravenstruther Malcolm Logistics trailer 20311 and 37087 66423 and 66433 57010 37603 57007 and 57011 20302 37087 20311 20311 name Derek H and better half DRS Kingmoor open day 20303 and 20302 37610 66411 'Eddie the Engine' 50049 37423 57008 Colas Rail 47739 66411 'Eddie the Engine' 37423 'Spirit of the Lakes' 37229 66412 66423 37603 57012 37423 47593 'Galloway Princess' Colas Rail 47739 47739 and 66411 66411 66088 in Carlisle station with 6E62 Carlisle yard to Tees yard 318262 forming the 16.23 Lanark to Dalmuir 390020 working the 16.40 Glasgow Central to London Euston is seen approaching Motherwell 87002 approaches Motherwell with Spitfire Railtour's - 'The Electric Scot' 1Z87 Glasgow Central to Birmingham NSt 87002 approaches Motherwell with Spitfire Railtour's - 'The Electric Scot' 1Z87 Glasgow Central to Birmingham NSt 47786 brings up the rear of 1Z87 Glasgow Central to Birmingham NSt at Motherwell 47786 brings up the rear of 1Z87 Glasgow Central to Birmingham NSt at Motherwell 322483 calls at Motherwell with the 15.18 North Berwick to Glasgow Central

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]]> Sat Jul 11 2009 Central Scotland Wanderings - 4th + 18th July 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1721879.html Central Scotland Wanderings - 4th + 18th July 09 Saturday 4 July 2009: Central Scotland Wanderings - 4th + 18th July 09

With electrification mast now appearing in numbers 158708 working the 08.57 Dunblane to Edinburgh is seen passing Roddinglaw 66101 leads 6K21 09.45 Haymarket W Jcn to Mossend 'pway' train off the Edinburgh Suburban line at Slateford 66111 brings up the rear of 6K21 Haymarket W Jcn to Mossend at Slateford On loan 158869 is seen approaching Gogarbank whilst working the 10.28 Dunblane to Edinburgh service 'Crown Princess' moored in the Firth of Forth 158786 is seen on the normally freight only Inverkeithing North to East curve working the 13.34 Dunfermline Town to Kirkcaldy service 158786 exits the normally freight only Inverkeithing North to East curve working the 13.34 Dunfermline Town to Kirkcaldy service 66034 with 4J07 Longannet to Hunterston is seen leaving Kincardine 66129 approaches Kennet with a late running 6G07 12.28 Hunterston to Longannet 'HTAs' 66159 powers up grade towards Kilbagie whilst working 4J08 15.28 Longannet to Hunterston 66159 powers up grade towards Kilbagie whilst working 4J08 15.28 Longannet to Hunterston Freighliner Heavy Haul's 66545 is seen approaching Kennet with 6G08 Mossend to Longannet 'HXAs' 66955 awaits departure from Leith Docks with 6E81 to Drax PS 66955 - Seafield LC, Leith 66955 - Seafield LC, Leith 66955 is seen leaving Leith with 6E81 Leith Docks to Drax PS 66955 is seen joining the ECML at Portobello Jcn with 6E81 Leith Docks to Drax PS

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]]> Sat Jul 4 2009 Aviemore and the Royal Scotsman - 18th June 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1714153.html Aviemore and the Royal Scotsman - 18th June 09 Thursday 18 June 2009: Aviemore and the Royal Scotsman - 18th June 09

cl 31 D5862 is seen at Aviemore having arrived with 5H82 Boat of Garten to Kingussie 'Royal Scotsman' ecs 47787 is seen coupling up to 5H82 Boat of Garten to Kingussie at Aviemore. cl 31 D5862 at Aviemore Speyside about to depart light engine for Boat of Garten Ruston cl 97 - 97651 is seen at Aviemore Speyside TMD Ruston cl 97 - 97651 is seen at Aviemore Speyside TMD 47787 at Kingussie about to depart with the 12.57 1H82 to Dundee - Royal Scotsman 'Classic Tour' 47787 at Kingussie about to depart with the 12.57 1H82 to Dundee - Royal Scotsman 'Classic Tour' 170394 arrives at Kingussie with the 10.11 Glasgow QSt to Inverness service 47787 is seen south of Dalnaspidal working 1H82 Kingussie to Dundee Royal Scotsman 'Classic Tour' 47787 is seen at Murthly working 1H82 Kingussie to Dundee Royal Scotsman 'Classic Tour'

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]]> Thu Jun 18 2009 Tayside and Fife area - June to Aug 2009 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1708023.html Tayside and Fife area - June to Aug 2009 Friday 5 June 2009: Tayside and Fife area - June to Aug 2009

67005 'Queens Messenger' leads the Royal Train north through Carnoustie 67006 'Royal Sovereign' brings up the rear of the Royal Train at Carnoustie 47787 'Windsor Castle' is seen at Carnoustie during a sudden downpour working 1H79 Edinburgh to Keith 'Classic Royal Scotsman' tour 66529 is seen near Easthaven whilst working 6Y91 04.45 Craiginches to Carlisle yard empty LWR train YEA - CWR chute wagon NLU 979502 67005 'Queens Messenger' again heads north through Carnoustie with the Royal Train 67006 'Royal Sovereign' bringing up the rear of the Royal Train at Carnoustie On a murky 'summer' Sunday morning 66585 'The Drax Flyer' is seen at Carnoustie with 6Y25 09.10 Montrose to Millerhill 66079 is seen at Craigmill with 6A31 Mossend to Aberdeen Waterloo 66079 is seen at Craigmill with 6A31 Mossend to Aberdeen Waterloo 66412 is seen near Inverpeffer whilst working 4N83 Craiginches to Grangemouth 66412 is seen near Inverpeffer whilst working 4N83 Craiginches to Grangemouth 43319 approaches Hatton working the 18.16 Aberdeen to Edinburgh Malcolm Group liveried 66412 is seen heading south through Carnoustie with 4N83 Craiginches to Grangemouth 66101 is seen passing through Carnoustie with 6K17 Carlisle Yard to Kennethmont 'autoballasters' 158867 leaves Carnoustie with 5L11 empties to dundee 2Q08 04.24 Craigentinny to Craigentinny 'Track Recording Train' - Longforgan 2Q08 04.24 Craigentinny to Craigentinny 'Track Recording Train' - Errol Errol Signal Box Errol Station (closed) 170429 forming the 08.41 Glasgow QSt to Aberdeen is seen passing through the former Errol station platforms. 2Q08 04.24 Craigentinny to Craigentinny 'Track Recording Train' - Errol 2Q08 04.24 Craigentinny to Craigentinny 'Track Recording Train' - nr Whinneyhall on the Westfield branch 2Q08 04.24 Craigentinny to Craigentinny 'Track Recording Train' - near Kinglassie on the Westfield branch 2Q08 04.24 Craigentinny to Craigentinny 'Track Recording Train' - near Cardenden 66092 skirts Invergowrie Bay with 6L49 Mossend to Linkswood 'aviation fuel' 66092 is seen approaching Linkswood with 6L49 from Mossend 66601 66420 passes Boddin with a well loaded 4N83 Craiginches to Grangemouth 'intermodal' 43317 leads the 18.16 Aberdeen to Edinburgh south past Boddin Seen passing Easthaven is the VSOE Northern Belle - 1Z26 06.45 Aberdeen to Ayr 'Open Golf' Excursion with 67029 leading and 67006 bringing up the rear. Seen passing Easthaven is the VSOE Northern Belle - 1Z26 06.45 Aberdeen to Ayr 'Open Golf' Excursion with 67029 leading and 67006 bringing up the rear. 66141 passes Easthaven with 6A31 Mossend to Aberdeen Waterloo 'slurry tanks' 66131 works south past Barry Buddon with 6D83 Laurencekirk to Mossend 66131 is seen awaiting its booked departure time at Linkswood fuel terminal with 6D71 to Mossend 66131 is seen awaiting its booked departure time at Linkswood fuel terminal with 6D71 to Mossend 66131 is seen awaiting its booked departure time at Linkswood fuel terminal with 6D71 to Mossend The 07.10 Leeds to Aberdeen is seen passing Linkswood 43314 brings up the rear of the 07.10 Leeds to Aberdeen seen passing 66131 in Linkswood fuel terminal reception sdg 66131 is seen passing North Straiton with 6D71 Linkswood to Mossend empty 4 wheel fuel tanks 66015 and 66100 are seen 'waiting for the road' at Carnoustie whilst working a re-timed 6A31 Mossend to Aberdeen Waterloo 66110 is seen on the approach to Cupar with 6D71 Linkswood to Mossend empty fuel tanks 67009 is seen north of Easthaven with the 2 1/2hr late 1A25 Edinburgh to Aberdeen 'Caledonian Sleeper' 43310 brings up the rear of the 07.52 Aberdeen to Kings Cross seen approaching Easthaven 43310 brings up the rear of the 07.52 Aberdeen to Kings Cross seen approaching Easthaven 221120 forming the 08.20 Aberdeen to Penzance is seen passing Arbroath Golf Course 221120 forming the 08.20 Aberdeen to Penzance is seen passing Arbroath Golf Course 221120 forming the 08.20 Aberdeen to Penzance is seen passing Arbroath Golf Course 66183 crosses the Tay Bridge with 6L49 Mossend to Linkswood 'aviation fuel' 43311 leads the 07.52 Aberdeen to Kings Cross south over the Tay Bridge seen approaching Wormit

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]]> Fri Jun 5 2009 "The Coronation" - Sun 17th May 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1699187.html Edinburgh to Dundee and return leg of 3 day "The Coronation" tour Sunday 17 May 2009: Edinburgh to Dundee and return leg of 3 day "The Coronation" tour

A4 60007 A4 60007 A4 60009 A4 60009 A4 60007

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Barrow Hill - Sun 10th May 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1699183.html Barrow Hill - Sun 10th May 09 Sunday 10 May 2009: Barrow Hill - Sun 10th May 09

33035, 37057, 85101 and E3035 89001 82008 BR 7MT 70013 20121 20904 RFS liveried cl 20 2016 56006 cl 37 - 97304 73117 Cotswold Rail liveried 47828 Cotswold Rail liveried 47828

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]]> Sun May 10 2009 Peak Rail, Rowsley - Sun 10th May 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1699175.html Visit to Peak Rail at Rowsley - recommended for their collection of ex BR shunters and the excellent buffet on Rowsley station. Sunday 10 May 2009: Visit to Peak Rail at Rowsley - recommended for their collection of ex BR shunters and the excellent buffet on Rowsley station.

31270 cl 14 - D9502 cl 03 - 03037 cl 04 - D2324 cl 05 - D2587 cl 04 - D2284 cl 04 - D2229 cl 04 - D2324 cl 06 - 06003 cl 04 - D2284 cl 05 - D2587 cl 03 - 03027 cl 04 - D2272 cl 14 - D9500 cl 03 - 03113... honest ! 50030 50029 cl 14 - D9525 cl 08 - 08016 LMS 8F - 8624 37152 47635 31270 Derbyshire Dales Narrow Gauge Railway WD 150

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]]> Sun May 10 2009 Midland Railway Centre - Sun 10th May 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1699168.html Visit to Butterley and Swanwick Jcn. Sunday 10 May 2009: Visit to Butterley and Swanwick Jcn.

08590 - Butterley Butterley yard view 33046 - Swanwick Jcn yard cl 40 D212 - Swanwick Junction yard cl 45 D182 - Swanwick Junction yard cl 40 D212 - Swanwick Junction yard 08331 shunts the demonstration goods train in Swanwick Jcn yard 08331 shunts the demonstration goods train in Swanwick Jcn yard 45041 stabled in the yard at Swanwick Junction 47401 stabled in the yard at Swanwick Junction D1048 NS600 Class No.685 - Swanwick Junction yard cl 141 - 141113 in WYPTE livery Ex 'BedPan' cl 127 car car M51625 forms part of a 3 car set at Swanwick Junction cl 02 D2858 at Swanwick Junction Swanwick Jcn signal box Gloucester class 100 car no. 51118 - Swanwick Jcn yard Gloucester class 100 car no. 56097 - Swanwick Jcn yard cl03 D2138 stabled outside the West Shed The cl 127 set leaves Butterley with a service for Riddings 08590 - Butterley Butterley signal box Derby Lightweight car no. 79018 at Butterley BR 9F 92214 is seen leaving Butterley BR 9F 92214 is seen leaving Butterley cl 101 DMU car 50164 BR 5MT 73129 leads a demonstration freight into Butterley BR 5MT 73129 leads a demonstration freight into Butterley BR 5MT 73129 with a demonstration freight into Butterley BR 5MT 73129 with a demonstration freight into Butterley

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]]> Sun May 10 2009 Midland Road, Doncaster and Derby area - 9th and 10th May 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1699153.html Visit to Midland Road (Leeds), Doncaster and Derby station/RTC/Chaddeston sidings. Saturday 9 May 2009: Visit to Midland Road (Leeds), Doncaster and Derby station/RTC/Chaddeston sidings.

66523 sits at the head of a line up of 13 other Heavy Haul locos on Midland Road TMD RMS locotec liveried 08754 at Doncaster west yard Network Rail IOA bogie box wagon 70-5992-087-4 in Doncaster West yard 08871 in Cotswold Livery - Doncaster West yard Hull Trains 180113 arrives at Doncaster with the 15.06 Hull to Kings Cross Hull Trains 180113 leaves Doncaster with the 15.06 Hull to Kings Cross Advenza 47237 passes through Derby with 6Z60 1310 Hitchin to Cardiff Tidal Advenza 47237 passes through Derby with 6Z60 1310 Hitchin to Cardiff Tidal Network Rail vans 80211 and ADB975498 act as temporary buffer stops in Derby station during engineering work Networker 'Classic' test bed car 76112 is seen hidden away in the Derby works yard 66723 66723 66723 Fastline IIA bogie coal hopper 70-6791-092-9 66598 stabled with its train in Leeds Midland Road sidings 66614 is seen leaving Midland Road depot

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]]> Sat May 9 2009 Shipley and Middleton Railway - Sat 9th May 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1699143.html Visit to Crossley Evans Ltd in Shipley and Middleton Railway in Leeds Sunday 17 May 2009: Visit to Crossley Evans Ltd in Shipley and Middleton Railway in Leeds

Class 01 - 01507 Class 01 - 01507 LMS 'Hunslet' 0-6-0 diesel shunter 7051 at the Middleton Railway Brush/Beyer Peacock 0-4-0DE - Middleton Railway 0-6-0ST Peckett 0-4-0DM

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]]> Sun May 17 2009 Greenhill, Carmuirs, Kincardine and Lindores - Sat 2nd May 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1691823.html A selection of shots taken at Greenhill Jcn's, Larbert Jcn, Carmuirs East, Camelon, Kincardine and Lindores. Saturday 2 May 2009: A selection of shots taken at Greenhill Jcn's, Larbert Jcn, Carmuirs East, Camelon, Kincardine and Lindores.

67025 arrives at Greenhill Upper Goods Loop with 5B26 Edinburgh to Polmadie 'sleeper' empties' 170414 leads the 08.45 Glasgow QSt to Edinburgh past Greenhill Upper Jcn 67025 awaits time in Greenhill Upper Goods Loop with 5B26 Edinburgh to Polmadie 'sleeper empties' 67025 waits time in Greenhill Upper Goods Loop with 5B26 Edinburgh to Polmadie 'sleeper empties' 170474 is seen at Greenhill Lower Jcn with the 09.48 Glasgow QSt to Dunblane 170394 is seen at Greenhill Lower with the 10.11 Glasgow QSt to Inverness 170456 at Greenhill Lower working the 10.13 Dunblane to Glasgow QSt View west from Camelon station 170413 approaches Larbert Jcn with the 11.41 Glasgow Qst to Aberdeen 170430 passes Larbert Jcn with the 09.18 Inverness to Glasgow QSt A filthy 66069 is seen at Larbert Jcn working 6G06 Hunterston to Longannet 66133 passes Larbert Jcn working 4J06 Longannet to Hunterston empty HTAs 66174 stands with its train of ballast loaded MLAs Kirow Hydraulic Crane DRK81621 (in Grant Plant livery) at Carmuirs East Jcn Carmuirs East box with work ongoing Kirow Hydraulic Crane DRK81621 (in Grant Plant livery) at Carmuirs East Jcn Having finished the unloading of ballast 66174 awaits departure from Camelon with 6K32 to Millerhill 66069 approaches Kincardine with 4J08 Longannet to Hunterson 66069 approaches Kincardine with 4J08 Longannet to Hunterson 66069 approaches Kincardine with 4J08 Longannet to Hunterson 66423 leads the diverted 4N47 Inverness to Grangemouth past Lindores on the Hilton to Ladybank branch 66143 brings up the rear of 4N47 Inverness to Grangemouth as it heads down grade into Collessie Den

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]]> Sat May 2 2009 Laurencekirk - rebuilding and re-opening April 2009 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1683626.html Photo's showing the ongoing work to re-open Laurencekirk station. Tuesday 7 April 2009: Photo's showing the ongoing work to re-open Laurencekirk station.

66046 leaves Laurencekirk running as 0A30 to Mossend During a short burst of Sun-Shine sleeper loco 67004 prepares to leave Laurencekirk with 6H56 trip to Aberdeen Waterloo 67004 prepares to leave Laurencekirk with the 6H56 trip to Aberdeen Waterloo ICA 33-87-7898-037-9 Laurencekirk - view south Laurencekirk - refurbished station building 170403 with the 12.41 Glasgow QSt to Aberdeen passes through Laurencekirk station 43295 leads the 14.49 Aberdeen to Kings Cross south through Laurencekirk 66117 awaits departure from Laurencekirk DRS with 6D83 to Mossend. A elevated/safe walking route is being constructed adajcent to the up siding between the station and the signal box Laurencekirk 170432 forms the 15.33 Aberdeen to Glasgow QSt 66117 with 6D83 Laurencekirk to Mossend is seen passing through the new station Laurencekirk - station buildings and turning area Laurencekirk - new entrance to goods yard Laurencekirk station bulding Laurencekirk - up platform

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]]> Tue Apr 7 2009 Carlisle - Wed 8th April 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1680437.html Carlisle - Wed 8th April 09 Wednesday 8 April 2009: Carlisle - Wed 8th April 09

66046 - 6M00 Mossend to Clitheroe empty cement tanks 66414 - 4S43 Daventry to Grangemouth 66598 - 4S33 York Holgate to Greenburn 66182 - 6X98 Workington to Carlisle yard 66544 - 6C16 Basford Hall to Carlisle yard 153307 57311 - 6J37 Carlisle yard to Chirk 'loaded timber' 66529 - 6M11 Carlisle yard to Fiddlers Ferry 66544 - 6K27 Carlisle yard to Basford Hall 37611 - 0Z37 Carlisle Kingmoor to Carnforth 92026 - 6X12 Carlisle yard to Eastleigh 86637 and 86614 - 4M74 Coatbridge to Basford Hall 66953 - 4S15 York Holgate to Killoch 66433 - 4S44 Daventry to Coatbridge 325003 - rear unit on 1M44 Shieldmuir to Warrington RMT 66085 - 6E95 Carlisle yard to Cottam 185143 leaves Carlisle with the 16.11 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport 221114 leaves Carlisle with the 16.52 Edinburgh to Birmingham NSt 156475 - 16.24 Newcastle to Whitehaven 156509 - 15.48 Glasgow Central to Newcastle

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]]> Wed Apr 8 2009 'The Forth Circle' Railtour and Stirling area - Sun 5th April 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1677669.html 'The Forth Circle' Railtour and Stirling area - Sun 5th April 09 Sunday 5 April 2009: 'The Forth Circle' Railtour and Stirling area - Sun 5th April 09

K4 '61994' - The Great Marquess storms into Kinghorn station whilst working 1Z52 SRPS 170470 working the 09.55 Fife Circle from Edinburgh The Great Marquess is seen approaching Lumphinnans with 1Z52 SRPS The Great Marquess is seen approaching Lumphinnans with 1Z52 SRPS 61994 is seen skirting the River Forth at Culross whilst working 1Z52 SRPS 61994 is seen skirting the River Forth at Culross whilst working 1Z52 SRPS 61994 is seen skirting the River Forth at Culross whilst working 1Z52 SRPS 43315 is seen passing Bannockburn whilst working the 09.38 Highland Chieftain from Inverness to Kings Cross 66124 passes Bannockburn with 6K16 Aberdeen to Millerhill empty LWR train 158782 leads a pair of First Scotrail liveried 158s south through Bannockburn with the 12.58 Dunblane to Edinburgh 1Z52 SRPS 158789 is seen stabled at Stirling 66117 is seen near Plean working 6K20 Moy to Millerhill 'spoil/ballast' On its second run of the day K4 61994 is seen leaving Inverkeithing with 1Z53 SRPS K4 61994 seen again this time approaching Cardenden with 1Z53 SRPS

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]]> Sun Apr 5 2009 Tayside Area Photographs - April to June 2009 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1675976.html Tayside Area Photographs - April to June 2009 Thursday 2 April 2009: Tayside Area Photographs - April to June 2009

66622 heads south past Easthaven with 6B32 Craiginches to Oxwellmains empty cement wagons Running as 0A30 Mossend to Laurencekirk 67019 is seen slowing for a signal check at Golf Street, Carnoustie 66046 approaches St Michaels with 6D71 Linkswood to Mossend empty fuel tanks 66046 heads north through Carnoustie with 6A30 Mossend to Laurencekirk conveying slurry tanks for Aberdeen Waterloo During a short burst of Sun-Shine sleeper loco 67004 prepares to leave Laurencekirk with 6H56 trip to Aberdeen Waterloo ICA 87-7898-030-4 Sleeper loco 67004 prepares to leave Laurencekirk with 6H56 trip to Aberdeen Waterloo Black 5, 45407 leads sister loco 45231 south past Inverpeffer whilst working 1Z28 Inverness to Dundee 47760 runs south light engine past Inverpeffer whilst shadowing the Great Britain II steam tour 'Black 5' 45231 trundles into Leuchars with 5Z72 Dundee to Thornton 'Black 5' 45407 powers through Leuchars whilst working 1Z29 Dundee to Edinburgh 'The Great Britian II' 66622 approaches Carnoustie with 6A65 Oxwellmains to Aberdeen Craiginches cement 43014 leads 1Q12 Aberdeen to Heaton NMT south past Arbroath Golf Course 43014 leads 1Q12 Aberdeen to Heaton NMT south past Arbroath Golf Course 43062 brings up the rear of 1Q12 Aberdeen to Heaton NMT south past Arbroath Golf Course 158732 working 5L11 Carnoustie to Dundee approaches Arbroath for its booked reversal The 07.29 Dundee to Penzance is seen crossing the Tay Bridge at the start of its journey. 158786 is seen leaving Carnoustie as 5L11 ecs to Dundee 158786 is seen leaving Carnoustie as 5L11 ecs to Dundee 66619 heads south through Carnoustie with 6B32 Craiginches to Oxwellmains 66185 is seen passing Elliot with 6D83 Laurencekirk to Mossend pipe empty BFA/BTAs 66128 passes Easthaven with 6D83 Raiths Farm (Dyce) to Mossend 66422 works south through Carnoustie with 4N83 Craiginches to Grangemouth 158786 calls at Golf Street whilst working the 17.03 Edinburgh to Carnoustie service 158786 speeds south through Carnoustie with 5L11 Carnoustie - Arbroath - Dundee ecs 66610 heads south through Carnoustie with 6B32 Craiginches to Oxwellmains 43316 is seen passing Hatton whilst working the the 18.16 Aberdeen to Edinburgh NXEC service 43317 bringing up the rear of the 18.16 Aberdeen to Edinburgh seen approaching Easthaven 170404 forms the 18.35 Aberdeen to Glasgow QSt seen passing Hatton 66420 passes Hatton with 4N83 Craiginches to Grangemouth 'intermodal' 66201 is seen passingCraigmill with 6D83 Laurencekirk to Mossend 66433 passes Easthaven with 4N83 Craiginches to Grangemouth 66428 approaches the site of Elliot Junction Arbroath with 4N83 Craiginches to Grangemouth 'intermodal' 66432 works south through Carnoustie with 4N83 Craiginches to Grangemouth

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]]> Thu Apr 2 2009 Scotland general - 2009 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1666984.html Scotland general - 2009 Monday 14 September 2009: Scotland general - 2009

170470 is seen near Gogarbank with the 09.28 Dunblane to Edinburgh 66428 with the diverted 4Z16 Grangemouth to Daventry is seen near Gogarbank Black 5s, 45231 and 45407 are seen heading north past Blackford with 1Z25 Glasgow Central to Inverness 47804 leads 1Z47 06.17 Huntingdon to Inverness towards Perth at Easter Clunie 47760 brings up the rear of 1Z47 06.17 Huntingdon to Inverness seen passing Dalmarnock north of Dunkeld 47760 brings up the rear of 1Z47 06.17 Huntingdon to Inverness seen passing Dalmarnock north of Dunkeld 170453 is seen working the 16.11 Glasgow QSt to Inverness at Dalmarnock 66413 is seen on the approach to Dunkeld with a 2 hr late running 4N47 Inverness to Grangemouth intermodal 43311 brings up the rear of the 09.48 Aberdeen to Kings Cross seen on the approach to Cupar A4 60007 D1015 'Western Champion' is seen west of Murthly working Pathfinder Tours 'The Western Chieftain' from Bristol TM to Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh D1015 'Western Champion' is seen near Dalguise with 1Z52 Bristol TM to Inverness D1015 'Western Champion' passes Lindores Loch with 1Z54 Inverness to Bristol TM GSM-R mast about to be errected near Barry Buddon between Monifieth and Carnoustie 66434 is seen between Murthly and Stanley at Charleston with 4N47 Inverness to Grangemouth DBS liveried 37670 and EWS 37401 are seen west of Murthly working 1Z37 Edinburgh to Inverness VSOE 'Northern Belle' DBS liveried 37670 and EWS 37401 are seen west of Murthly working 1Z37 Edinburgh to Inverness VSOE 'Northern Belle' 37670 leads 37401 south past Lindores Loch whilst working 1Z38 Inverness to Edinburgh VSOE ' Northern Belle' 37670 leads 37401 south past Lindores Loch whilst working 1Z38 Inverness to Edinburgh VSOE ' Northern Belle' 158782 is seen passing Lindores Loch with the 12.35 Edinburgh to Perth 37087 and 37688 head south through Birnam Wood near Dunkeld with 4Z50 Inverness to Coatbridge FLT 37087 and 37688 head south through Birnam Wood near Dunkeld with 4Z50 Inverness to Coatbridge FLT 67004 leads 3S95 Inverness to Inverness RHTT out of Inver Tunnel north of Dunkeld 66424 is seen at Charleston crossing with 4N47 Inverness to Grangemouth View west at Cameron Bridge - through line on right of platform (well overgrown now) View East at Cameron Bridge - through line on far left of picture Not something you see every day! - 66515 is seen exiting the Newburgh branch at Ladybank with 6Z36 Ravenstruther to Longannet PS FHH service having been diverted via Perth due to damaged points at Alloa.

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]]> Mon Sep 14 2009 Structure Gauging Train.... Dundee - Wed 11th Mar 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1666028.html Structure Gauging Train.... Dundee - Wed 11th Mar 09 Wednesday 11 March 2009: Structure Gauging Train.... Dundee - Wed 11th Mar 09

31601 sits next to the Loram C21(02) Rail Grinder 31601 Structure Gauging vech DC460000 Support Coach DB975081 31602 with the Structure Gauging train in Dundee West Yd Loram C21(02) rail grinder vechicle DR79241 in Dundee West Yd 31602

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]]> Wed Mar 11 2009 'Tornado' and pair of Tractors and Engineering work at Auchengray - 7th Mar 2009 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1664556.html A1, 60163'Tornado', a pair of 37s on the Celtic Growler and Engineering work taking place between Cobbinshaw and Auchengray. Sunday 8 March 2009: A1, 60163'Tornado', a pair of 37s on the Celtic Growler and Engineering work taking place between Cobbinshaw and Auchengray.

43306 brings up the rear of the 07.10 Leeds to Aberdeen seen crossing Jamestown Viaduct A1 60163 'Tornado' is seen crossing Jamestown Viaduct whilst working 5Z45 Thornton to Millerhill A1 60163 'Tornado' is seen crossing Jamestown Viaduct whilst working 5Z45 Thornton to Millerhill Don't get this problem with diesel's 66114 approaches the possession limit at Midcalder with 6K29 from Millerhill 66034 arrives at the possession limit at Midcalder with 6K30 from Millerhill 66113 on site at Auchengray with 6K25 lifted track panels 66149 at Auchengray with 6K26 loaded spoil wagons 66109 sits with 6K27 spoil wagons at Auchengray Auchengray looking South West 66060 near Wester Mosshat with a 6K28 - a mix of spoil and ballast in 'coalfish' wagons MHA 'coalfish' 394149 Wester Mosshat and 6K29 looking North East 170461 arrives at Dalmeny with the 14.05 Ediinburgh to Edinburgh 'Fife Circle' service 37706 leads 37676 off the Forth Bridge at Dalmeny with 1Z84 Perth to Edinburgh 'mini tour'

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]]> Sun Mar 8 2009 Ninewells Engineering (wk 48) - Sunday 22nd Feb 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1657880.html Ninewells Engineering (wk 48) - Sunday 22nd Feb 09 Sunday 22 February 2009: Ninewells Engineering (wk 48) - Sunday 22nd Feb 09

66614 sits at Ninewells with loaded seacows forming 6Y91 from Millerhill LWR being lifted into place LWR being lifted into place Cutting to length Clipping commences 66614 sits at Ninewells with loaded seacows forming 6Y91 from Millerhill 66619 is seen approaching Templehall crossing with 6Y92 Millerhill to Ninewells 66619 - 6Y92 Millerhill to Ninewells at Longforgan 66619 A bit later than planned 66614 and its train of Seacows commence ballasting A bit later than planned 66614 and its train of Seacows commence ballasting A bit later than planned 66614 and its train of Seacows commence ballasting Worksite Track Clipping machine awaiting more track

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]]> Sun Feb 22 2009 Auchterarder and Ninewells Engineering - Sun 15th Feb 2009 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1654333.html A selection of photos taken of engineering work at Auchterarder and Ninewells (Dundee) along with associated moves. Sunday 15 February 2009: A selection of photos taken of engineering work at Auchterarder and Ninewells (Dundee) along with associated moves.

Dundee - Magdalen Green 66061 approaches Longforgan with 6K50 Ninewells to Millerhill 158870 stabled at Perth 60054 approaches Perth with 6K20 Auchterarder to Millerhill 60054 runs round its train at Perth 60054 leaves Perth with 6K20 Auchterarder to Millerhill Seen passing the site of the previous weekends engineering work at Bridge of Earn is 60054 with 6K20 Auchterarder to Millerhill The diverted 09.38 Inverness to Kings Cross 'Highland Chieftain' is seen approaching Easter Clunie on the Ladybank branch with 43206 leading 66114 passes Abernethy with 6K21 Auchterarder to Millerhill 'spoil' 66002 arrives at Perth with 6K22 Auchterarder to Millerhill 'spoil' Having run round its train in the station 66002 is seen heading south past the cleared site of McPhersons sidings in Perth 66164 at Bardrill Road having arrived with 6K24 Millerhill to Auchterarder 'Skako' ballast handling train 66164 at Bardrill Road having arrived with 6K24 Millerhill to Auchterarder 'Skako' ballast handling train 66079 and its train 6K23 on site at Auchterarder MRA(B) side tippler 501106 - Auchterarder Auchterarder viaduct Auchterarder - the Up Refuge Siding now permanently disconnected MRA(F) side tippler 501393 - Auchterarder Dundee - Magdalen Green 66100 with its train of ballast at Dundee Magdalen Green

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]]> Sun Feb 15 2009 Hilton to Ladybank 'branch' engineering - Sun 8th Feb 2009 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1650998.html Hilton to Ladybank 'branch' engineering - Sun 8th Feb 2009 Sunday 8 February 2009: Hilton to Ladybank 'branch' engineering - Sun 8th Feb 2009

60054 'Charles Babbage' stabled at Abernethy with 6K49 ballast ex Millerhill 66092 stabled at Bridge of Earn with 6K42 loaded seacows ex Millerhill 66092 stabled at Bridge of Earn with 6K42 loaded seacows ex Millerhill 66002 'Lafarge Quorn' Bridge of Earn 66002 'Lafarge Quorn' and its train 6K41 ex Millerhill at Bridge of Earn Ex Mainline liveried Seacow DB980094 Seacow DB982681 Seacow DB980031 60054 brings up the rear of 6K49 at Abernethy 66135 leads 6K49 at Carey between Abernethy and Bridge of Earn Seacow DB980012 HQA autoballaster 380187 Carrlion liveried JJA 12902 60054 brings up the rear of 6K49 at Carey between Abernethy and Bridge of Earn 60054 brings up the rear of 6K49 at Carey between Abernethy and Bridge of Earn 60054 brings up the rear of 6K49 at Carey between Abernethy and Bridge of Earn 66135 approaches Bridge of Earn with the aborted 6K49 ballast drop 60054 brings up the rear of 6K49 approaching Bridge of Earn

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]]> Sun Feb 8 2009 Easthaven Engineering work - 24th and 25th Jan 09 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1642906.html Re-rail / Re-sleeper and Re-ballast work taking place at Easthaven near Carnoustie. Saturday 24 January 2009: Re-rail / Re-sleeper and Re-ballast work taking place at Easthaven near Carnoustie.

66085 is seen near Craigmill with its load of Salmon flats being loaded with used track panels YSA 'Salmon' flat DB996864 - 6K23 Easthaven YWA 'Salmon' flat DB996449 - 6K23 Easthaven A lifted track panel is seen being manouvered onto the waiting train 66085 is seen near Craigmill with its rake of Salmon flats being loaded with used track panels 66009 is seen approaching Easthaven with its train of concrete sleepers Track clipping machine The track gang at Easthaven await arrival of the concrete sleepers 66009 arrives on site at Easthaven with its train of concrete sleepers 66085 is seen near Westhaven with its load of Salmon flats being loaded with used track panels Graffiti covered 60062 at St Vigeans 60062 which had earlier worked 6K20 from Millerhill is seen awaiting its next duty at St Vigeans near Arbroath MHA spoil wagon 396045 seen at St Vigeans 66060 waits at St Vigeans with its train of empty spoil wagons Craigmill - view north 66009 at Craigmill during unloading of the concrete sleepers 66128 is seen stabled at Easthaven with a rake of empty spoil wagons waiting the arrival of the MOBC Ballast cleaning train 66067 sits at the head of the ballast cleaning rig at East Haven YDA MFS-SB conveyor wagon DR92281 66144 is seen at Carnoustie awaiting a fitter to attend to a brake problem on one of the wagons 66144 leaves Carnoustie 3 1/2 hrs later than planned with 6K21 Easthaven to Millerhill 'spoil' 66060 approaches Craigmill with 6K22 Easthaven to Millerhill 'empty spoil' MHA 394410 MTA's 395051 and 395197 MTA 395294 Tamper/Liner DR73933 at Easthaven 60062 is seen near Hatton with 6K25 Easthaven to Millerhill YDA MSF-D hopper wagon DR92275 YDA MSF-A Interface wagon DR92283 6K25 Easthaven to Millerhill 'materials handling train' 60062 awaits the road at Carnoustie with 6K25 Easthaven to Millerhill 'materials handling train' YSA tool van DB979119 60062 departs Carnoustie with 6K25 Easthaven to Millerhill 'materials handling train' Having deposited its own train, 66604 runs forward at Carnoustie to collect the empty hoppers to form 6K26 to Millerhill 66604 runs through Carnoustie to draw back empty autoballaster's from the site 66604 is seen leaving Carnoustie with 6K26 Easthaven to Millerhill empty hoppers 66548 at Golf Street 66548 waits time at Golf Street with its train - 6Y93 ex Millerhill

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]]> Sat Jan 24 2009 Former Barry Buddon railway - Jan 09 - long disused! http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1640389.html Former Barry Buddon railway - Jan 09 - long disused! Thursday 1 January 2009: Former Barry Buddon railway - Jan 09 - long disused!

This loop lifted at least 20+ years ago Section lifted 20+ years ago South East loop Engine Trip South West loop Track lifting at South West loop Turntable Target Shed west junction west junction points west junction North West loop Markers Shelter Lighthouse Road Crossing Layout circa 1994 July 2009 - evidence that track lifting is continuing July 2009 - evidence that track lifting is continuing

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 Tayside area photo's - January to March 2009 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1638439.html Tayside area photo's - January to March 2009 Thursday 1 January 2009: Tayside area photo's - January to March 2009

66182 waits time at Dundee with 6K31 Millerhill to Newtonhill 'ballast' working in connection with relaying work at Ferryhill 43014 is seen leading 1Q12 Heaton to Aberdeen through Golf Street 43062 brings up the rear of 1Q12 Heaton to Aberdeen on the approach to Carnoustie 66101 leads a train of spoil wagons south through Carnoustie 66720 pauses at Arbroath with 6S60 Doncaster to Aberdeen Waterloo 'Mud oil' tanks During the first heavy snow fall of the year 66230 is seen approaching Carnoustie with 6A30 Mossend to Laurencekirk 170432 forming the 10.38 Aberdeen to Glasgow QSt is seen passing Barry Buddon 43305 leads the 07.10 Leeds to Aberdeen past Monifieth Golf Course 66414 66414 66414 66112 is seen passing what is left of Perth yard with 6D66 10.22 Elgin to Mossend - conveying Seed Potatoes in Cargowagons and empty fuel tanks from Lairg 66192 approaches Carnoustie with a lightly loaded 6A31 Mossend to Aberdeen Waterloo 43315 leads the 07.52 Aberdeen to Huntingdon south past Easthaven The 07.52 Aberdeen to Huntingdon is seen passing Easthaven with 43318 bringing up the rear 43277 is seen passing West Ferry on the rear of the 09.52 Aberdeen to Huntingdon The 07.10 Leeds to Aberdeen arrives at Dundee with 43311 leading. 170434 is seen leaving Dundee with the 12.42 Aberdeen to Glasgow QSt 170394 forming the 12.41 Glasgow QSt to Aberdeen is seen arriving at Dundee Loram Rail Grinder DR79200 is seen stabled in Dundee West yard ICA Bogie Tank 33-87-7898-006-4 After a signal check 66186 is seen leaving Carnoustie with 6A30 Mossend to Laurencekirk conveying empty slurry tanks from Workington to Aberdeen Waterloo 43295 is seen bringing up the rear of the 10.30 Kings Cross to Aberdeen on the approach to Arbroath 66186 is seen approaching Inverpeffer with 6D83 Laurencekirk to Mossend empty BTAs

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 Laurencekirk Engineering Work - 3rd and 4th Jan 2009 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1633371.html A 1.4 mile re-sleeper/re-ballast/re-rail job on the down line to the north of Laurencekirk. Also some pictures of the work taking place in order to re-open Laurencekirk station. Saturday 3 January 2009: A 1.4 mile re-sleeper/re-ballast/re-rail job on the down line to the north of Laurencekirk. Also some pictures of the work taking place in order to re-open Laurencekirk station.

66104 sits at the possession limit with a load of track panels awaiting strapping to the 'Salmon' flats - it would later form 6K26 back to Millerhill 66111 waits with it load of track panels forming 6K25 Laurencekirk to Millerhill YWA 'Salmon' flat DB996311 loaded with lifted track panels Looking north to the worksite from Laurencekirk station Laurencekirk station buildings currently undergoing re-instatement Current entrance to Laurencekirk station and yard 66144 and its train of MLAs being loaded with spoil MLA box wagon 503601 66147 - spoil The trackbed is levelled in preparation for the laying of the sleepers The trackbed is levelled in preparation for the laying of the sleepers Laurencekirk works YSA 'Salmon' flat 996811 is seen with a load of new concrete sleepers 66093 with its train of concrete sleepers YQA 'Mullet' DC967581 loaded with concrete sleepers Unloading and positioning the concrete sleepers Late afternoon and the sun decides to show ! Just to the south of Fourdon 66207 is seen stabled on a rake of MLA ballast wagons. Station buildings and Down platform. The new Up platform takes shape. Laurencekirk station buildings currently undergoing re-instatement 66104 waits departure with 6K26 to Millerhill 66617 on site with 6Y92 Autohoppers from Millerhill 66617 on site with 6Y92 Autohoppers from Millerhill 66617 reverses its load of ballast hoppers slowly over the newly laid track 66617 reverses its load of ballast hoppers slowly over the newly laid track 66617 reversing its load of ballast hoppers slowly over the newly laid track Laurencekirk works 66617 reverses its load of ballast hoppers slowly over the newly laid track Laurencekirk works 66099 forming 6Y92 back to Millerhill removes empty hoppers from the site 66617 and 66614 - Laurencekirk 66614 pulls it train (6Y93 from Millerhill) forward on to the site at Laurencekirk 66614 pulls it train (6Y93 from Millerhill) forward on to the site at Laurencekirk JJA autoballaster 12929 HQA autoballaster 380403 HQA autoballaster 380608 JJA autoballaster 12904 Two unsung heroes of engineering work - a track clipping machine alongside the humble trackside lamp! 66099 awaits departure with 6Y92 empty hoppers to Millerhill 08-16U-RT Plain Line Tamper DR73804

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]]> Sat Jan 3 2009 Newcastle and York - Dec 2008 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1623432.html Newcastle and York - Dec 2008 Friday 5 December 2008: Newcastle and York - Dec 2008

43299 sits at Newcastle with the 15.30 from Kings Cross 47804 is seen at Newcastle with 1Z19 16.12 Lincoln to Linlithgow 'SRPS' return excursion 47787 is seen passing through Newcastle Central with 1Z47 05.35 Stevenage to Edinburgh 47787 is seen on the rear of 1Z47 05.35 Stevenage to Edinburgh at Newcastle 47787 is seen on the rear of 1Z47 05.35 Stevenage to Edinburgh at Newcastle A LMS 0-4-0 7050 in York NRM Prototype HST power car 41001 in York NRM 31018 in York NRM's diesel depot Furness Raliway no.3 43123 is seen at York with the 11.27 London Kings Cross to Sunderland 'Grand Central' service 43065 powers away from York with the 11.27 London Kings Cross to Sunderland 43067 leads the 12.30 Sunderland to Kings Cross 'Grand Central' service into York Replica GWR loco Former Electric Scot 87001 Former Electric Scot 87001 Shinkansen (Bullet Train) 0 series driving car 22-141 in York NRM 43357 awaits departure from Newcastle with the 08.50 Edinburgh to Birmingham NSt

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]]> Fri Dec 5 2008 London - 14th and 15th Oct 2008 http://tayrail.fotopic.net/c1597455.html A short visit to the London area. Tuesday 14 October 2008: A short visit to the London area.

90021 awaits the arrival of the Inverness portion of the London bound Caledonian Sleeper at Edinburgh Waverly 90021 awaits the arrival of the Inverness portion of the London bound Caledonian Sleeper at Edinburgh Waverly 90007 arrives at Liverpool Street with the 08.30 from Norwich 66724 is seen shunting empty ballast boxes at Ferme Park 66724 is seen shunting empty ballast boxes at Ferme Park The 13.33 Hull Train's service is seen leaving Kings Cross an unidentified cl 91 is seen stabled at Kings Cross Gatwick Express Thunderbird - 73202 at Clapham Jcn running as 0Z73 Three Bridges to Stewarts Lane 73202 at Clapham Jcn running as 0Z73 Three Bridges to Stewarts Lane St Pancras International Eurostars at St Pancras International Eurostars at St Pancras International John Betjeman c/o St Pancras 317510 awaits departure from Stratford with the 10.33 to Stansted Airport 313110 and 313119 at Stratford LL 313119 is seen crossing over on the stub of the North Woolwich branch at Stratford LL 313119 awaits departure from Stratford LL with the 10.32 to Watford Junction via Camden Road 313122 forming the 10.41 Watford Junction to Stratford is seen approaching Highbury and Islington 313103 calls at Highbury and Islington with the 11.27 Stratford to Gospel Oak 313103 calls at Highbury and Islington with the 11.27 Stratford to Gospel Oak 313112 leaves Highbury and Islington with the 11.32 Stratford to Watford Junction 313104 approaches Highbury and Islington with the 11.01 Watford Junction to Stratford Stratford building works Stratford building works 66180 passes Stratford with 6C28 Dagenham Docks to Bow 455809 at Caterham with the 16.26 to London Victoria WCRS's 47245 is seen at Clapham Jcn

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