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Ron's Railway Pix - 2 http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/ 55 rows en-gb 60 02) Snowdon Mountain Railway. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1772611.html There is only one mountain rack railway in Great Britain and this goes up Snowdon in North Wales. It was opened in 1896 and still uses some of the original SLM 0-4-2RT steam locomotives. However, since 1986, Hunslet 0-4-0 diesel-hydraulic locomotives have been used as well. The line is laid to 800mm (2'7½") gauge and the Abt rack system is used. It is a bit under five miles in length, and has gradients as steep as 1 in 5½. Thursday 1 January 1970: There is only one mountain rack railway in Great Britain and this goes up Snowdon in North Wales. It was opened in 1896 and still uses some of the original SLM 0-4-2RT steam locomotives. However, since 1986, Hunslet 0-4-0 diesel-hydraulic locomotives have been used as well. The line is laid to 800mm (2'7_") gauge and the Abt rack system is used. It is a bit under five miles in length, and has gradients as steep as 1 in 5_.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Llangollen Railway. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1765992.html Well worth a visit, the Llangollen Railway is a preserved section of the old Great Western Ruabon - Barmouth Junction line. Thursday 1 January 1970: Well worth a visit, the Llangollen Railway is a preserved section of the old Great Western Ruabon - Barmouth Junction line.

2006/08/12.01 ex GWR Manor class 4-6-0 7822 FOXCOTE MANOR departs Deeside Loop on the Llangollen Railway. Seen from the A5 which runs parallel to the railway at this point. 12th August, 2006

2006/08/12.02 The same train seen in the previous shot. For some reason, trains were topped and tailed with steam at one end and diesel at the other. In this case, the diesel is class 37 Co-Co 37 901. 12th August, 2006

2009/09/26.RD3967. Great Western Railway auto-trailer No.167 was built in January, 1928. It was withdrawn by British Railways in March, 1961, but survived long enough as an office in Bristol to be preserved in 1977. It currently carries the early B.R. carmine and cream livery and is used on the Llangollen Railway on days when traffic is light and the auto-train is in use. 26th September, 2009.

2009/09/26.RD3968. Great Western ‘Heavy Freight’ 2-8-0 3802 simmers gently on shed at Llangollen. It will soon be working the 11 o’clock train to Carrog. 26th September, 2009.

2009/09/26.RD3969. A film team from the German TV programme 'Eisenbahn Romantik' visited North Wales in the Autumn of 2009. They were principally here to film narrow gauge railways but, on the way, they stopped off at Llangollen and did some filming on the railway there. Llangollen Railway driver Mike Pearce is interviewed by director Susanne Mayer-Hagmann with cameraman Ulrich Nissler and sound recordist Sylvia Weickenmeier. Great Western 'Heavy Freight' 2-8-0 3802 simmers in the background. 26th September, 2009.

2009/09/26.RD3970. A film team from the German TV programme 'Eisenbahn Romantik' visited North Wales in the Autumn of 2009. They were principally here to film narrow gauge railways but, on the way, they stopped off at Llangollen and did some filming on the railway there. Llangollen Railway driver Mike Pearce is interviewed by director Susanne Mayer-Hagmann with cameraman Ulrich Nissler and sound recordist Sylvia Weickenmeier. Great Western 'Heavy Freight' 2-8-0 3802 simmers in the background. 26th September, 2009.

2009/09/26.RD3971. A film team from the German TV programme 'Eisenbahn Romantik' visited North Wales in the Autumn of 2009. They were principally here to film narrow gauge railways but, on the way, they stopped off at Llangollen and did some filming on the railway there. Llangollen Railway fireman Simon Hudson is interviewed by director Susanne Mayer-Hagmann as he sweeps the running plate of Great Western 'Heavy Freight' 2-8-0 3802. The cameraman is Ulrich Nissler and the sound recordist is Sylvia Weickenmeier. 26th September, 2009.

2009/09/26.RD3972. A film team from the German TV programme 'Eisenbahn Romantik' visited North Wales in the Autumn of 2009. They were principally here to film narrow gauge railways but, on the way, they stopped off at Llangollen and did some filming on the railway there. Llangollen Railway fireman Simon Hudson is interviewed by director Susanne Mayer-Hagmann as he sweeps the running plate of Great Western 'Heavy Freight' 2-8-0 3802. The cameraman is Ulrich Nissler and the sound recordist is Sylvia Weickenmeier. 26th September, 2009.

2009/09/26.RD3975. Great Western ‘Heavy Freight‘ 2-8-0 3802 arriving at Carrog with the 11:00 from Llangollen on the 26th September, 2009.

2009/09/26.RD3980. A view from Glyndyfrdwy signalbox. BRCW / Sulzer Class 26 Bo-Bo diesel-electric D5310 of 1958 vintage waits in Platform 1 to cross a train approaching from Llangollen. 26th September, 2009.

2009/09/26.RD3988. Great Western 'Heavy Freight' 2-8-0 3802 runs round at Carrog in readiness to work the train back to Llangollen. 26th September, 2009.

2009/09/26.RD3989. Taken from the main A5 road, a view looking towards Fisherman‘s Crossing between Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog with BRCW / Sulzer Class 26 Bo-Bo diesel-electric D5310 heading west. 26th September, 2009.

2009/09/26.RD3990. Taken from the main A5 road, a view looking towards Fisherman‘s Crossing between Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog with BRCW / Sulzer Class 26 Bo-Bo diesel-electric D5310 heading west. A Great Western inspection saloon brings up the rear. 26th September, 2009.

2009/09/27.RD3992. Great Western 'Heavy Freight' 2-8-0 3802 approaches Fisherman's Crossing between Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog with the 13:00 from Llangollen. 27th September, 2009.

2009/09/27.RD3993. Great Western 'Heavy Freight' 2-8-0 3802 approaches Fisherman's Crossing between Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog with the 13:00 from Llangollen. 27th September, 2009.

2009/09/27.RD3994. Great Western 'Heavy Freight' 2-8-0 3802 approaches Fisherman's Crossing between Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog with the 13:00 from Llangollen. 27th September, 2009.

2009/09/27.RD3995. Great Western 'Heavy Freight' 2-8-0 3802 approaches Fisherman's Crossing between Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog with the 13:00 from Llangollen. 27th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD3996. A view of Llangollen station from the overbridge near the locoshed. The Great Western Auto-train comprising 0-6-0PT 6430 sandwiched between two Auto-coaches is in Platform 2. 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD3997. On days when traffic is light, the Llangollen Railway does what the Great Western and other railways did before it. It uses Auto-trains, where there is a driving cab at the outer end of the coach; this makes running round at each end of the journey unnecessary. Trains could be run with a locomotive and up to four coaches, but, as no more than two coaches could be propelled, a locomotive could have two coaches either side. In this view, 0-6-0PT 6430 is sandwiched between two Auto-coaches as it approaches Fisherman‘s Crossing between Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog on the 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD3998. On days when traffic is light, the Llangollen Railway does what the Great Western and other railways did before it. It uses Auto-trains, where there is a driving cab at the outer end of the coach; this makes running round at each end of the journey unnecessary. Trains could be run with a locomotive and up to four coaches, but, as no more than two coaches could be propelled, a locomotive could have two coaches either side. In this view, 0-6-0PT 6430 is sandwiched between two Auto-coaches as it passes Fisherman‘s Crossing between Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog on the 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD3999. On days when traffic is light, the Llangollen Railway does what the Great Western and other railways did before it. It uses Auto-trains, where there is a driving cab at the outer end of the coach; this makes running round at each end of the journey unnecessary. Trains could be run with a locomotive and up to four coaches, but, as no more than two coaches could be propelled, a locomotive could have two coaches either side. In this view, 0-6-0PT 6430 is sandwiched between two Auto-coaches as it heads for Carrog on the 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD4000. On days when traffic is light, the Llangollen Railway does what the Great Western and other railways did before it. It uses Auto-trains, where there is a driving cab at the outer end of the coach; this makes running round at each end of the journey unnecessary. Trains could be run with a locomotive and up to four coaches, but, as no more than two coaches could be propelled, a locomotive could have two coaches either side. In this view, 0-6-0PT 6430 is sandwiched between two Auto-coaches as it heads for Carrog on the 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD4001. On days when traffic is light, the Llangollen Railway does what the Great Western and other railways did before it. It uses Auto-trains, where there is a driving cab at the outer end of the coach; this makes running round at each end of the journey unnecessary. Trains could be run with a locomotive and up to four coaches, but, as no more than two coaches could be propelled, a locomotive could have two coaches either side. In this view, 0-6-0PT 6430 is sandwiched between two Auto-coaches at Carrog having with the 11 am train from Llangollen on the 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD4002. Pure Great Western. (Except for the livery, that is!) Ex Great Western auto-trailer No.167 of 1928 vintage, now in the early B.R. carmine and cream livery, at Carrog, the current western terminus of the Llangollen Railway. 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD4003. On days when traffic is light, the Llangollen Railway does what the Great Western and other railways did before it. It uses Auto-trains, where there is a driving cab at the outer end of the coach; this makes running round at each end of the journey unnecessary. Trains could be run with a locomotive and up to four coaches, but, as no more than two coaches could be propelled, a locomotive could have two coaches either side. In this view, 0-6-0PT 6430 is sandwiched between two Auto-coaches at Carrog before leaving with the 11:50 am train to Llangollen on the 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD4007. The Llangollen Railway‘s main station in the town of Llangollen occupies an idyllic position alongside the River Dee. The train standing in Platform 2 is a Great Western Auto-train where the train is driven from a driving compartment at the outer end of the coach. This saves the necessity of the locomotive running round at branch line termini. 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD4008. On days when traffic is light, the Llangollen Railway does what the Great Western and other railways did before it. It uses Auto-trains, where there is a driving cab at the outer end of the coach; this makes running round at each end of the journey unnecessary. Trains could be run with a locomotive and up to four coaches, but, as no more than two coaches could be propelled, a locomotive could have two coaches either side. In this view, 0-6-0PT 6430 is sandwiched between two Auto-coaches as it waits at Llangollen to work the 1 o‘clock train to Carrog. 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD4009. On days when traffic is light, the Llangollen Railway does what the Great Western and other railways did before it. It uses Auto-trains, where there is a driving cab at the outer end of the coach; this makes running round at each end of the journey unnecessary. Trains could be run with a locomotive and up to four coaches, but, as no more than two coaches could be propelled, a locomotive could have two coaches either side. In this view, Great Western auto-trailer No.167 of 1928 vintage is at the front as it waits at Llangollen to work the 1 o‘clock train to Carrog on the 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD4012. Sound recordist Sylvia Weickermeier and cameraman Uli Nissler from the German TV programme 'Eisenbahn Romantik' record the departure of the Great Western auto-train as it leaves Llangollen for Carrog. 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD4013. On days when traffic is light, the Llangollen Railway does what the Great Western and other railways did before it. It uses Auto-trains, where there is a driving cab at the outer end of the coach; this makes running round at each end of the journey unnecessary. Trains could be run with a locomotive and up to four coaches, but, as no more than two coaches could be propelled, a locomotive could have two coaches either side. In this view, Great Western auto-trailer No.163 of 1928 vintage is at the back as the train leaves Llangollen on the 1 o‘clock train to Carrog. 28th September, 2009.

2009/09/28.RD4015. On days when traffic is light, the Llangollen Railway does what the Great Western and other railways did before it. It uses Auto-trains, where there is a driving cab at the outer end of the coach; this makes running round at each end of the journey unnecessary. Trains could be run with a locomotive and up to four coaches, but, as no more than two coaches could be propelled, a locomotive could have two coaches either side. This is the two coach auto-train forming the 1 o'clock departure from Llangollen at Glyndyfrdwy on its way to Carrog. 28th September, 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 05) Ruschbahn. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1752182.html Unbeknown to many, a small section of the Swiss Alps can be found rising out of a suburban back garden in a quiet cul-de-sac in normally flat Cambridgeshire. This is the magnificent 'G' scale 'Ruschbahn', conceived, designed and built by Andy Rush. It is inspired by the famous Rhätische Bahn in Canton Graubünden, south east Switzerland, as it would have been it the 1930s. Thursday 1 January 1970: Unbeknown to many, a small section of the Swiss Alps can be found rising out of a suburban back garden in a quiet cul-de-sac in normally flat Cambridgeshire. This is the magnificent 'G' scale 'Ruschbahn', conceived, designed and built by Andy Rush. It is inspired by the famous Rh_tische Bahn in Canton Graub_nden, south east Switzerland, as it would have been it the 1930s.

2009/09/05.RD3901. Bahnhof Millisee on the G scale Ruschbahn. 5th September, 2009.

2009/09/05.RD3903. A short freight train descends the steep gradient on the G scale Ruschbahn branch line behind a Corpet Louvet 0-6-0T. 5th September, 2009.

2009/09/05.RD3904. A short freight train descends the steep gradient on the G scale Ruschbahn branch line behind a Corpet Louvet 0-6-0T. 5th September, 2009.

2009/09/05.RD3907. Ge6/6 I 412 crosses the viaduct on the G scale Ruschbahn. 5th September, 2009.

2009/09/05.RD3919. A colourful passenger train crosses the viaduct on the G scale Ruschbahn behind 2-4-2 electric No.205. 5th September, 2009.

2009/09/05.RD3930. A Mallet 0-6-6-0T at Millisee station on the G scale Ruschbahn. 5th September, 2009.

2009/09/05.RD3931. A Mallet 0-6-6-0T at Millisee station on the G scale Ruschbahn. 5th September, 2009.

2009/09/05.RD3933. A busy scene at Millisee station on the G scale Ruschbahn. 5th September, 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Wicksteed Park Railway. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1733428.html The 2' gauge railway round the lake at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire was opened in 1931. It is normally worked by steam-outline diesel locomotives, but, once a year, visiting steam locomotives are invited to run the trains. In 2009, the vistors were vertical-boilered 0-4-0T CHALONER of 1877 from the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway, vertical-boilered 0-4-0 tender engine PADDY of 2007 from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire and Kerr, Stuart 'Wren' class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN of 1922, also from Leighton Buzzard. Thursday 1 January 1970: The 2' gauge railway round the lake at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire was opened in 1931. It is normally worked by steam-outline diesel locomotives, but, once a year, visiting steam locomotives are invited to run the trains. In 2009, the vistors were vertical-boilered 0-4-0T CHALONER of 1877 from the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway, vertical-boilered 0-4-0 tender engine PADDY of 2007 from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire and Kerr, Stuart 'Wren' class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN of 1922, also from Leighton Buzzard.

2009/07/12.RD3755. De Winton vertical boilered 0-4-0T CHALONER of 1877 at Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire. Normally, the 2 foot gauge railway here is diesel worked, but, once a year, they have a steam weekend with visiting 2' gauge locos brought in for the occasion. CHALONER is normally to be found at the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in neighbouring Bedfordshire. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3757. Not a De Winton, but a vertical boilered 2' gauge 0-4-0 nevertheless. Unlike De Wintons, however, PADDY has a tender. It is only two years old having been built in 2007; can anybody tell me any more about it? Wicksteed Park, 12th July, 2009. Thanks to 'Avonside1563', I now know that PADDY is normally based at the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire.

2009/07/12.RD3758. The nameplate and builder’s plate of vertical boilered 2’ gauge 0-4-0 PADDY. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3759. 2’ gauge vertical boilered 0-4-0 PADDY moves up to the station at Wicksteed Park. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3760. 2’ gauge vertical boilered 0-4-0 PADDY double heads with Kerr Stuart ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN at the Wicksteed Park Railway’s steam weekend. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3761. 2’ gauge vertical boilered 0-4-0 PADDY double heads with Kerr Stuart ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN at the Wicksteed Park Railway’s steam weekend. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3764. Another arrival back at the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway’s station. The train is double-headed by 0-4-0 vertical boilered PADDY and Kerr, Stuart ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3765. A ride on the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway behind steam can only be enjoyed once a year at the annual steam weekend. Normally, the trains are worked by a 40hp steam-outline Motor Rail Simplex diesel locomotive, but on this occasion, vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY and Kerr, Stuart ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN are in charge. PADDY is from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire and PETER PAN is from the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3766. A ride on the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway behind steam can only be enjoyed once a year at the annual steam weekend. Normally, the trains are worked by a 40hp steam-outline Motor Rail Simplex diesel locomotive, but on this occasion, vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY and Kerr, Stuart ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN are in charge. PADDY is from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire and PETER PAN is from the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3769. A ride on the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway behind steam can only be enjoyed once a year at the annual steam weekend. Normally, the trains are worked by a 40hp steam-outline Motor Rail Simplex diesel locomotive, but on this occasion, vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY and Kerr, Stuart ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN are in charge and the pair are seen here crossing the bridge at the far end of the lake. PADDY is from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire and PETER PAN is from the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3770. A ride on the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway behind steam can only be enjoyed once a year at the annual steam weekend. Normally, the trains are worked by a 40hp steam-outline Motor Rail Simplex diesel locomotive, but on this occasion, vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY and Kerr, Stuart ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN are in charge and the pair are seen here running alongside the lake. PADDY is from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire and PETER PAN is from the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3773. A ride on the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway behind steam can only be enjoyed once a year at the annual steam weekend. Normally, the trains are worked by a 40hp steam-outline Motor Rail Simplex diesel locomotive, but on this occasion, vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY and Kerr, Stuart ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN are in charge and the pair are seen here approaching the station after another trip round the circuit. PADDY is from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire and PETER PAN is from the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3774. Back at the station on the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway, Kerr, Stuart ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN takes water before setting off on another trip round the circuit. In front is vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY. The pair are visiting for the annual steam weekend; PADDY is from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire and PETER PAN is from the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3775. A close-up of 2007 built 2’ gauge vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY at the Wicksteed Park Railway on the 12th July, 2009. PADDY was visiting from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire for the annual steam weekend.

2009/07/12.RD3776. Another train is ready to leave the station on the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway during the 2009 steam weekend. Kerr, Stuart ’Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN is the train engine; the corner of the tender of the pilot engine, vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY, can be seen on the right. PADDY is from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire and PETER PAN is from the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3780. Another trip round the 2' gauge Wicksteed Park Railway in Kettering, Northamptonshire for Kerr, Stuart 'Wren' class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN. Normally based at the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in neighbouring Bedfordshire, PETER PAN was visiting for the 2009 annual steam weekend. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3781. Kerr, Stuart 2’ gauge ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN makes for the tunnel on the Wicksteed Park Railway in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Normally based at the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in neighbouring Bedfordshire, PETER PAN was visiting for the 2009 annual steam weekend. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3782. Kerr, Stuart 2’ gauge ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN exits the tunnel and passes the Lakeside Sidings on the Wicksteed Park Railway in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Normally based at the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in neighbouring Bedfordshire, PETER PAN was visiting for the 2009 annual steam weekend. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3783. Kerr, Stuart 2’ gauge ‘Wren’ class 0-4-0ST PETER PAN makes another trip round the Wicksteed Park Railway at Kettering in Northamptonshire. PETER PAN was visiting from the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in neighbouring Bedfordshire. It is passing the Lakeside Sidings where some of the Wicksteed Park Railway Simplex toastrack coaches from 1966 are stored. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3784. One of the Wicksteed Park Railway tin-roofed Simplex toastrack coaches of 1966 vintage stands in the Lakeside Sidings. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3785. 1966 vintage Simplex 4 wheel coaches in the Lakeside Sidings on the Wicksteed Park Railway. An abandoned rowing boat on the boating lake is being retrieved by park staff on the left of the picture. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3790. Seen across the lake, double-heading on the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway with visiting locomotives PADDY and PETER PAN. Vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY was newly built in 2007 and is normally based at the Amerton Railway near Stafford. PETER PAN is a Kerr, Stuart ’Wren’ class 0-4-0ST built in 1922 and its home base is the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. The pair were visiting the Wicksteed Park line for the annual steam weekend; normally trains are worked by a steam-outline 40hp Motor Rail Simplex diesel. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3792. Seen across the lake, double-heading on the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway with visiting locomotives PADDY and PETER PAN. Vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY was newly built in 2007 and is normally based at the Amerton Railway near Stafford. PETER PAN is a Kerr, Stuart ’Wren’ class 0-4-0ST built in 1922 and its home base is the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. The pair were visiting the Wicksteed Park line for the annual steam weekend; normally trains are worked by a steam-outline 40hp Motor Rail Simplex diesel. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3793. Reflected in the lake, double-heading on the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway with visiting locomotives PADDY and PETER PAN. Vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY was newly built in 2007 and is normally based at the Amerton Railway near Stafford. PETER PAN is a Kerr, Stuart ’Wren’ class 0-4-0ST built in 1922 and its home base is the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. The pair were visiting the Wicksteed Park line for the annual steam weekend; normally trains are worked by a steam-outline 40hp Motor Rail Simplex diesel. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3795. Double-heading on the 2’ gauge Wicksteed Park Railway with visiting locomotives PADDY and PETER PAN. Vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY was newly built in 2007 and is normally based at the Amerton Railway near Stafford. PETER PAN is a Kerr, Stuart ’Wren’ class 0-4-0ST built in 1922 and its home base is the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. The pair were visiting the Wicksteed Park line for the annual steam weekend; normally trains are worked by a steam-outline 40hp Motor Rail Simplex diesel. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3796. One of the original locomotives supplied to the Wicksteed Park Railway in Kettering, Northamptonshire, steam outline KING ARTHUR was built by Baguley in 1931, initially with a petrol engine. It now has a Perkins diesel engine and, like sister engine LADY OF THE LAKE, is used mainly on permanent way maintenance trains. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3797. Visiting the Wicksteed Park Railway from its home base on the Amerton Railway near Stafford, 2’ gauge vertical boilered 0-4-0 PADDY in the station prior to making another trip round the line. This was the occasion of the Wicksteed Park Railway’s annual steam weekend; for the rest of the year, trains are worked by a steam-outline diesel locomotive. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3798. PADDY gets up steam! 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3799. Visiting the Wicksteed Park Railway from its home base on the Amerton Railway near Stafford, 2’ gauge vertical boilered 0-4-0 PADDY leaves the station and sets off on another trip round the line. This was the occasion of the Wicksteed Park Railway’s annual steam weekend; for the rest of the year, trains are worked by a steam-outline 40hp Motor Rail Simplex diesel locomotive. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3806. Vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire double heads with 4 wheel diesel CREEPY at Wicksteed Park in Kettering. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3807. Vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire double heads with 4 wheel diesel CREEPY at Wicksteed Park in Kettering. 12th July, 2009. They are approaching the bridge which takes the line across the far end of the lake. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3808. Vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire double heads with 4 wheel diesel CREEPY at Wicksteed Park in Kettering. They have crossed the bridge at the far end of the lake and are starting the return run back to the station. 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3809. Vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY from the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire double heads with 4 wheel diesel CREEPY at Wicksteed Park in Kettering. CREEPY seems to be smoking a bit... 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3810. Vertical-boilered 0-4-0 PADDY double heads with 4 wheel diesel CREEPY at Wicksteed Park in Kettering. CREEPY seems to be smoking a bit... 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3811. Following on from the previous picture, 4 wheel diesel CREEPY is disappearing into a cloud of smoke. Not surprisingly, the train ground to a standstill shortly afterwards and CREEPY was declared a failure. Wicksteed Park, 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3812. Rapidly pressed into a 'Thunderbird' role, steam-outline Motorail Simplex CHEYENNE comes to the rescue... Wicksteed Park, 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3813. Most of the passengers chose to de-train and walk back to the station as steam-outline Motorail Simplex CHEYENNE is attached to the front of the stricken train. Wicksteed Park, 12th July, 2009.

2009/07/12.RD3818. It’s not very often that one can get two vertical-boilered 0-4-0s in the same picture! However, the opportunity arose at the Wicksteed Park Railway’s 2009 Steam Weekend when I caught 2007 built tender engine PADDY and 1877 built tank engine CHALONER side by side. PADDY is normally to be found on the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire, and CHALONER had come from the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 12th July, 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 01) Welsh Highland Railway - 4. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1729153.html The exciting opening of the Welsh highland through the Aberglaslyn Pass created so many photo opportunities that yet another overflow collection is required! Thursday 1 January 1970: The exciting opening of the Welsh highland through the Aberglaslyn Pass created so many photo opportunities that yet another overflow collection is required!

2009/05/22.RD3611. [43] In somewhat inclement weather, the first regular timetabled train to run south of Beddgelert on the Welsh Highland Railway, the 10:00 from Caernarfon on Friday the 22nd May, 2009, approaches the Bryn-y-Felin river crossing at the northern end of the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the return run. The locomotive ‘up front’, is ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143.

2009/05/22.RD3612. [46] In somewhat inclement weather, the first regular timetabled train to run south of Beddgelert on the Welsh Highland Railway, the 10:00 from Caernarfon on Friday the 22nd May, 2009, crosses the Bryn-y-Felin river crossing at the northern end of the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the return run. The locomotive ‘up front’, is ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143.

2009/05/22.RD3614. [42] Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer- Garratt No.87 about to depart from Rhyd Ddu with a train for Hafod-y-Llyn on the 22nd May, 2009. This was the first day on which regular timetabled trains were to run through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn.

2009/05/22.RD3613. [42] Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer- Garratt No.87 about to depart from Rhyd Ddu with a train for Hafod-y-Llyn on the 22nd May, 2009. This was the first day on which regular timetabled trains were to run through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn.

2009/05/22.RD3615. [43] The second regular timetabled train on the Welsh Highland Railway to run beyond Beddgelert and through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to Hafod-y-Llyn was the 11:35 from Caernarfon on Friday the 22nd May, 2009. This is it departing from Rhyd Ddu in less than clement weather behind ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.87.

2009/05/22.RD3616. [47] The second regular timetabled train on the Welsh Highland Railway to run beyond Beddgelert and through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to Hafod-y-Llyn was the 11:35 from Caernarfon on Friday the 22nd May, 2009. This is it departing from Rhyd Ddu in less than clement weather with the Romanian coach in the formation. This vehicle was fitted out at the Ffestiniog Railway’s Boston Lodge Works and, if successful, others may follow.

2009/05/22.RD3617. [47] The second regular timetabled train on the Welsh Highland Railway to run beyond Beddgelert and through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to Hafod-y-Llyn was the 11:35 from Caernarfon on Friday the 22nd May, 2009. This is it departing from Rhyd Ddu in less than clement weather with the Pullman Car ‘Bodysgallen’ bringing up the rear.

2009/05/22.RD3618. [49] A sight that we have waited a long time to see! Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 heads a train through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the 22nd May, 2009. This was the first day of regular timetabled trains on the reopened Welsh Highland Railway. Heavy rain had turned the Afon (River) Glaslyn into a raging torrent.

2009/05/22.RD3619. [46] A sight that we have waited a long time to see! Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 heads a train through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the 22nd May, 2009. This was the first day of regular timetabled trains on the reopened Welsh Highland Railway. Heavy rain had turned the Afon (River) Glaslyn into a raging torrent.

2009/05/22.RD3620. [47] A sight that we have waited a long time to see! Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 heads a train through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the 22nd May, 2009. This was the first day of regular timetabled trains on the reopened Welsh Highland Railway. The train has been down to the new temporary terminus of Hafod-y-Llyn and is now on its way back to Beddgelert and Caernarfon. Heavy rain had turned the Afon (River) Glaslyn into a raging torrent.

2009/05/22.RD3621. [39] A sight that we have waited a long time to see! Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 heads a train through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the 22nd May, 2009. This was the first day of regular timetabled trains on the reopened Welsh Highland Railway. The train has been down to the new temporary terminus of Hafod-y-Llyn and is now on its way back to Beddgelert and Caernarfon.

2009/05/23.RD3622. [40] A sight that we have waited a long time to see! Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 heads a train through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the 23rd May, 2009. This was the second day of regular timetabled trains on the reopened Welsh Highland Railway. Although still running very fast, the river level has dropped a little since yesterday.

2009/05/23.RD3623. [47] A sight that we have waited a long time to see! Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 heads a train through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the 23rd May, 2009. This was the second day of regular timetabled trains on the reopened Welsh Highland Railway. The train is heading south towards the tunnels and the new temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn.

2009/05/23.RD3624. [43] A sight that we have waited a long time to see! Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 heads a train through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the 23rd May, 2009. This was the second day of regular timetabled trains on the reopened Welsh Highland Railway. The train is heading south towards the tunnels and the new temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn.

2009/05/23.RD3626. [46] A sight that we have waited a long time to see! Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 heads a train through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the 23rd May, 2009. This was the second day of regular timetabled trains on the reopened Welsh Highland Railway. The train has been down to the new temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn and is now on its way back to Beddgelert and Caernarfon.

2009/05/23.RD3627. [45] A sight that we have waited a long time to see! Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 heads a train through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass on the 23rd May, 2009. This was the second day of regular timetabled trains on the reopened Welsh Highland Railway. The train has been down to the new temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn and is now on its way back to Beddgelert and Caernarfon.

2009/05/22.RD3612a RD3705. In less than clement weather, ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 heads a train from Hafod y Llyn back to Caernarfon on the 22nd May, 2009. This was the first regular timetabled Welsh Highland railway train to run beyond Beddgelert and through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass. This view by Richard Savory is just north of the Beddgelert Forest camping and caravanning site.

2009/05/22.RD3612b RD3707. In less than clement weather, ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 heads a train from Hafod y Llyn back to Caernarfon on the 22nd May, 2009. This was the first regular timetabled Welsh Highland railway train to run beyond Beddgelert and through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass. This view by Richard Savory is at Pont Cae’r Gors, not far from the summit of the line.

2009/05/22.RD3617a (RD3708). In less than clement weather, ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.87 heads a train from Hafod y Llyn back to Caernarfon on the 22nd May, 2009. This was the first day on which regular timetabled Welsh Highland railway train ran beyond Beddgelert and through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass. This view by Richard Savory is at Pont Cae’r Gors, not far from the summit of the line.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1726780.html The 2' gauge railway in Leighton Buzzard is somewhat unusual in that for much of its length it runs through suburban residential areas. It wasn't always like this, of course, as it used to run mostly through open countryside, but the town has expanded since the railway was built. It started out in life as a means of transporting sand from the sand quarries around the town to the mainline railhead, but when that traffic went over to road transport part of the line was taken over by the preservationists who have turned it into the tourist attraction that it is today. To start off this collection I have included some pictures of the line in its sand quarry days; these are also to be seen in the Industrial Railways collection in the 1st Gallery. Thursday 1 January 1970: The 2' gauge railway in Leighton Buzzard is somewhat unusual in that for much of its length it runs through suburban residential areas. It wasn't always like this, of course, as it used to run mostly through open countryside, but the town has expanded since the railway was built. It started out in life as a means of transporting sand from the sand quarries around the town to the mainline railhead, but when that traffic went over to road transport part of the line was taken over by the preservationists who have turned it into the tourist attraction that it is today. To start off this collection I have included some pictures of the line in its sand quarry days; these are also to be seen in the Industrial Railways collection in the 1st Gallery.

1963/07.R1058. The 2' gauge railways serving the sand quarries at Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire were opened in November 1919. They were built using ex War Department railway equipment made superfluous by the ending of World War 1. However, after World War 2, the sand was shipped out by road and, by the mid-1960s, only one company, Arnolds, still used the railway. The main line closed in 1969, but a preservation society now runs steam trains from the Pages Park terminus. I paid a brief visit in July, 1963 when at least part of the quarry system was still in operation.

1963/07.R1059. The 2' gauge railways serving the sand quarries at Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire were opened in November 1919. They were built using ex War Department railway equipment made superfluous by the ending of World War 1. However, after World War 2, the sand was shipped out by road and, by the mid-1960s, only one company, Arnolds, still used the railway. The main line closed in 1969, but a preservation society now runs steam trains from the Pages Park terminus. I paid a brief visit in July, 1963 when at least part of the quarry system was still in operation.

1963/07.R1060. The 2' gauge railways serving the sand quarries at Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire were opened in November 1919. They were built using ex War Department railway equipment made superfluous by the ending of World War 1. However, after World War 2, the sand was shipped out by road and, by the mid-1960s, only one company, Arnolds, still used the railway. The main line closed in 1969, but a preservation society now runs steam trains from the Pages Park terminus. I paid a brief visit in July, 1963 when at least part of the quarry system was still in operation.

1963/07.R1062. The 2' gauge railways serving the sand quarries at Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire were opened in November 1919. They were built using ex War Department railway equipment made superfluous by the ending of World War 1. However, after World War 2, the sand was shipped out by road and, by the mid-1960s, only one company, Arnolds, still used the railway. The main line closed in 1969, but a preservation society now runs steam trains from the Pages Park terminus. I paid a brief visit in July, 1963 when at least part of the quarry system was still in operation.

1963/07.R1063. The 2' gauge railways serving the sand quarries at Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire were opened in November 1919. They were built using ex War Department railway equipment made superfluous by the ending of World War 1. However, after World War 2, the sand was shipped out by road and, by the mid-1960s, only one company, Arnolds, still used the railway. The main line closed in 1969, but a preservation society now runs steam trains from the Pages Park terminus. I paid a brief visit in July, 1963 when at least part of the quarry system was still in operation.

1963/07.R1064. The 2' gauge railways serving the sand quarries at Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire were opened in November 1919. They were built using ex War Department railway equipment made superfluous by the ending of World War 1. However, after World War 2, the sand was shipped out by road and, by the mid-1960s, only one company, Arnolds, still used the railway. The main line closed in 1969, but a preservation society now runs steam trains from the Pages Park terminus. I paid a brief visit in July, 1963 when at least part of the quarry system was still in operation.

1963/07.R1065. The 2' gauge railways serving the sand quarries at Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire were opened in November 1919. They were built using ex War Department railway equipment made superfluous by the ending of World War 1. However, after World War 2, the sand was shipped out by road and, by the mid-1960s, only one company, Arnolds, still used the railway. The main line closed in 1969, but a preservation society now runs steam trains from the Pages Park terminus. I paid a brief visit in July, 1963 when at least part of the quarry system was still in operation.

1963/07.R1061. The 2' gauge railways serving the sand quarries at Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire were opened in November 1919. They were built using ex War Department railway equipment made superfluous by the ending of World War 1. However, after World War 2, the sand was shipped out by road and, by the mid-1960s, only one company, Arnolds, still used the railway. The main line closed in 1969, but a preservation society now runs steam trains from the Pages Park terminus. I paid a brief visit in July, 1963 when at least part of the quarry system was still in operation.

2009/06/13.RD3714. Although built by Henschel & Sohn in 1918 for use behind the German lines, First World War German 2' gauge Feldbahn 0-8-0T 1091 was never actually used in action. Instead, it went to Poland after the armistice as war reparation. It is now preserved on the North Gloucestershire Railway at Toddington but was visiting the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire when I saw it at Page's Park M.P.D. on the 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3710. The Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway’s Page's Park M.P.D. on the 13th June, 2009. On the left is Andrew Barclay 0-6-0T DOLL with, on the right, BEAUDESERT, a 4-wheel diesel-hydraulic built by Alan Keef in Ross-on-Wye in 1999. In the background are First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 and De Winton vertical-boilered 0-4-0T CHALONER.

2009/06/13.RD3711. Orenstein & Koppel 0-4-0WT P.C.ALLEN of 1912 and First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 at Page's Park M.P.D. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation.. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007. P.C.ALLEN spent its working life in Spain before coming to England in 1963. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3712. First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 at Page's Park M.P.D. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation.. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3709. The distinctive crest of the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3731. A close-up of the Baldwin builder's plate on First World War 4-6-0T No.778. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3722. 2’ gauge 0-6-0T DOLL at Page's Park M.P.D. Built in 1919 by Andrew Barclay in Kilmarnock, DOLL worked in ironstone quarries near Banbury and steelworks near Wolverhampton before retirement and preservation. It has been on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway since 1969. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3724. Orenstein & Koppel 0-4-0WT P.C.ALLEN of 1912 at Page's Park M.P.D. P.C.ALLEN spent its working life in Spain before coming to England in 1963. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3720. 2’ gauge De Winton vertical boilered 0-4-0T CHALONER at Page's Park M.P.D. It was built in 1877 by the De Winton company in Caernarfon, North Wales, for use in the local slate quarries and it finished its working life at the Pen yr Orsedd Quarry at Nantlle. CHALONER was purchaser for preservation in 1960 and has been on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire since the opening of the line in 1968. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3713. Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway rolling stock. Page's Park, 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3715. Builder's plate on First World War German Brigadelok 0-8-0T 1091. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3719. First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 at Page's Park M.P.D. 13th June, 2009. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation.. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007.

2009/06/13.RD3718. First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 at Page's Park M.P.D. 13th June, 2009. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation.. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007.

2009/06/13.RD3716. Although built by Henschel & Sohn in 1918 for use behind the German lines, First World War German 2' gauge Feldbahn 0-8-0T 1091 was never actually used in action. Instead, it went to Poland after the armistice as war reparation. It is now preserved on the North Gloucestershire Railway at Toddington but was visiting the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire when I saw it at Page's Park M.P.D. on the 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3723. Builder's plate on Andre Barclay 2’ gauge 0-6-0T DOLL. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3725. First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 waits at Page's Park station ready to depart with a special charter train on Saturday, 13th June, 2009. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007.

2009/06/13.RD3726. The Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway runs, for the most part, through recent residential developments. However, here it is beginning to take on the appearance of a typical narrow gauge roadside tramway as it heads for the Vandyke Road level crossing and more open countryside. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3727. First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 rounds the sharp curve after crossing the Vandyke Road level crossing on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard. It was working a special charter train on Saturday, 13th June, 2009. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007.

2009/06/13.RD3728. The special charter train on the 2’ gauge Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway stopped at the Vandyke Road level crossing to allow photographers to get off and get some lineside shots. It stopped at the next crossing to enable us to get back on again. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3730. First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 at the Stonehenge Works terminus on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. 13th June, 2009. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007.

2009/06/13.RD3733. Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway rolling stock at the Stonehenge terminus. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3732. First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 at the Stonehenge Works terminus on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. 13th June, 2009. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007.

2009/06/13.RD3734. A Motor Rail Simplex diesel locomotive at the Stonehenge Works on the 2’ gauge Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. Locomotives of this type were used extensively during the days when the sand quarries were still in full swing and the railway was the main means of transport. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3736. A 2’ gauge bogie wagon at the Stonehenge Works on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3737. A reminder of the 2’ gauge Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway’s original raison d’être, a rake of sand tipper wagons at the Stonehenge Works. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3738. This little 2’ gauge 4-wheel diesel locomotive is named FËANOR. Other than that, I know nothing else about it! It was at the Stonehenge Works on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3739. A reminder of the 2’ gauge Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway’s original raison d’être, a rake of sand tipper wagons at the Stonehenge Works. They are being shunted by 4-wheel diesel locomotive FËANOR. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3740. A Motor Rail Simplex diesel locomotive at the Stonehenge Works on the 2’ gauge Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. Locomotives of this type were used extensively during the days when the sand quarries were still in full swing and the railway was the main means of transport. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3741. A 4-wheel diesel shunting locomotive at the Stonehenge Works on the 2’ gauge Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3742. SEZELA No 4 at the Stonehenge Works on the 2’ gauge Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. It is a 2’ gauge 0-4-0T built by Avonside in Bristol in 1915 and it spent its working life on a sugar cane plantation in Natal, South Africa., 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3743. SEZELA No 4 at the Stonehenge Works on the 2’ gauge Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. It is a 2’ gauge 0-4-0T built by Avonside in Bristol in 1915 and it spent its working life on a sugar cane plantation in Natal, South Africa., 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3744. I don't know anything about this 0-4-0WT other than that it was built in Berlin. It is on display at the Stonehenge Works of the 2' gauge Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. 13th June, 2009. 'Berliner' write : This engine was probably build in Berlin by

2009/06/13.RD3745. I don't know anything about this 0-4-0WT other than that it was built in Berlin. It is on display at the Stonehenge Works of the 2' gauge Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. 13th June, 2009. This engine was probably build in Berlin by

2009/06/13.RD3746. Back on the train again for the return trip to Page’s Park, First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 approaches the sharp curve before the Vandyke Road level crossing. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007 and it can now be seen working trains on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3746. Back on the train again for the return trip to Page’s Park, First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 approaches the sharp curve before the Vandyke Road level crossing. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007 and it can now be seen working trains on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3748. Back on the train again for the return trip to Page’s Park, First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 on the sharp curve before the Vandyke Road level crossing. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007 and it can now be seen working trains on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3749. Back on the train again for the return trip to Page’s Park, First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 about to cross the Vandyke Road level crossing. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007 and it can now be seen working trains on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 13th June, 2009.

2009/06/13.RD3750. Back at the terminal station of Page’s Park, First World War Baldwin 4-6-0T 778 has hooked off and is about to return to the loco shed. Nearly 500 2' gauge locomotives were built by Baldwin in America for use behind the lines during the 1st World War and many of them found use elsewhere once the hostilities were over. 778 went to India where it worked until the 1980s before being shipped to England for preservation. Following an extensive overhaul, it was returned to steam in 2007 and it can now be seen working trains on the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway in Bedfordshire. 13th June, 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 01) Welsh Highland Railway - 3. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1709957.html A further continuation of WHR pictures, this time including the newly opened sections of line between Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert and through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass. As always, all new pictures will be in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery for a couple of weeks or so before being transferred into here. Thursday 1 January 1970: A further continuation of WHR pictures, this time including the newly opened sections of line between Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert and through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass. As always, all new pictures will be in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery for a couple of weeks or so before being transferred into here.

2009/05/21.RD3549c (RD3668). Taken a few minutes after picture RD3666, 0-4-0ST/T PRINCE has now arrived at Beddgelert. The Welsh Highland Railway was opening a further extension through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass that day and PRINCE would be performing the opening ceremony by being driven through a banner at Beddgelert station. 21st May, 2009. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/21.RD3561e (RD3693). Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.87 at Beddgelert on the 21st May, 2009. This was the occasion of the opening of another section of the Welsh Highland Railway from Beddgelert, through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass, to a temporary terminus at Hafod - Llyn. The Garratt was double-heading with sister loco No.143 and the pair were working a special opening train for the VIPs and invited guests. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/21.RD3577a. A flashback to 1960! The old Welsh Highland bridge over the Afon (River) Glaslyn had long gone even by 1960, but the bridge piers still remained and were clearly visible. They were still in a good enough condition to be re-used, with a little additional work, when the new bridge was built for the re-opening of the line. The B4410 road crosses the river at the same point and the road bridge is still in use today. The remains of an old Croesor Tramway waggon can be seen in the foreground. 17th April, 1960. Rodney Thorp writes : Hi Ron, the waggon is not a Croesor Tramway. It is the Festiniog Railway brine tank waggon that used to carry sea water for use of the Oakley family at Plas. When the Welsh Highland opened it was mounted on a sleeper stack at this point to act as a water tank for the engines. Thanks, Rodney.

2009/05/20.RD3520. [32] Ex South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt 143 after arrival at Beddgelert with the 10:00 from Caernarfon on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminated at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn would open the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3521. [41] Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt 143 running round at Beddgelert after arriving with the 10:00 from Caernarfon on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn would open the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3522. [45] Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt 143 running round at Beddgelert after arriving with the 10:00 from Caernarfon on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn would open the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3524. [40] Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt 143 running round at Beddgelert after arriving with the 10:00 from Caernarfon on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn was opened the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3527. [44] Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 running round at Beddgelert after arriving with the 10:00 from Caernarfon on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn was opened the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3529. [61] The latest addition to the Welsh Highland Railway’s rolling stock is this superb Pullman Car with large picture observation windows at the rear end. It was built by the skilled craftsman at the Ffestiniog Railway’s Boston Lodge Works in 2009. In this shot, it is seen at the rear of a train about to depart Beddgelert for Caernarfon behind ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt No.143.

2009/05/20.RD3530. [51] The 12:25 departure for Caernarfon getting ready to leave Beddgelert behind ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt No.143. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn was opened the following day. 20th May, 2009.

2009/05/20.RD3531. [55] Beddgelert station on the Welsh Highland Railway with the 12:25 departure for Caernarfon getting ready to leave. The grey concrete columns are the remains of the water tank, one of the few features of the old station still left in situ. 20th May, 2009.

2009/05/20.RD3532. [55] Above Beddgelert, the line of the Welsh Highland Railway gains height through the forest by the use of two sweeping ‘S’ curves. The locomotive ‘up front’, in this case ex South African Railways NGG16 class Beyer-Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 143, can clearly be seen from the train as it rounds these curves. 20th May, 2009.

2009/05/20.RD3534. [52] Climbing through the forest above Beddgelert, ex South African Railways NGG16 class Beyer-Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No. 143 heads the 12:25 from Beddgelert to Caernarfon on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn was opened the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3535. [51] Climbing through the forest above Beddgelert, ex South African Railways NGG16 class Beyer-Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No. 143 heads the 12:25 from Beddgelert to Caernarfon on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn was opened the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3536. [49] Rounding the curve at Pitt's Head near the summit of the line, ex South African Railways NGG16 class Beyer-Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No. 143 heads the 12:25 from Beddgelert to Caernarfon on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn was opened the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3537. [47] Having rounded the curve at Pitt's Head, ex South African Railways NGG16 class Beyer-Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No. 143 heads the 12:25 from Beddgelert to Caernarfon alongside the A4085 road as it approaches Rhyd Ddu on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn was opened the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3538a (RD3653). Welsh Highland Railway ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 runs round at Caernarfon on the 20th May, 2009 before doing another return trip to Beddgelert. This was the last day when Beddgelert would be a terminus; the official opening of the extension through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to Hafod y Llyn took place the following day. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/20.RD3539. [47] Above Beddgelert, the line of the Welsh Highland Railway gains height through the forest by the use of two sweeping ‘S’ curves. This is the lower of the two with ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt No.143 rolling downhill towards the deep curved cutting known as Cutting Mawr. Once round this curve, the train will be on the line seen in the foreground, but travelling from left to right. (See next picture.) 20th May, 2009.

2009/05/20.RD3540. [50] Taken a few moments after the previous picture, ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt No.143 has rounded the sharp curve through Cutting Mawr and is now approaching Cwm Cloch crossing. Another sharp right hand curve brings the line round and down into Beddgelert station. 20th May, 2009.

2009/05/20.RD3541. [52] The latest addition to the Welsh Highland Railway’s rolling stock is this superb Pullman Car with large picture observation windows at the rear end. It was built by the skilled craftsman at the Ffestiniog Railway’s Boston Lodge Works in 2009. In this shot, it is seen at the rear of a train running into Beddgelert on the 20th May, 2009 - while a lone sheep keeps an eye on me!

2009/05/20.RD3538c (RD3656). The Welsh Highland between Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert twists and turns through the Beddgelert Forest and the locomotive at the front can be seen from the train as it rounds the curves. This section of line had been opened on the 7th April, 2009, only a few weeks before Richard Savory took this picture on the 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn would open the following day.

2009/05/20.RD3538d (RD3657). To gain / lose height on the steep climb from Beddgelert to the summit near Rhyd Ddu on the slopes of Snowdon, the Welsh Highland Railway traverses two sweeping ‘S’ curves in the Beddgelert Forest. The locomotive ‘up front’, in this case ex South African Railways NGG16 class Beyer-Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No.143, can clearly be seen from the train as it rounds these curves. 20th May, 2009. This was the last day on which Welsh Highland Railway trains were to terminate at Beddgelert; the extension to Hafod-y-Llyn would open the following day. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/20.RD3542. [50] A bird’s eye view of ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt No.143 as it runs round its train at Beddgelert on the 20th May, 2009.

2009/05/20.RD3543. [52] Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 running round at Beddgelert. 20th May, 2009.

2009/05/20.RD3544. [58] Ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratt No.143 running round at Beddgelert. 20th May, 2009.

2009/05/20.RD3547. [41] Above Beddgelert, the line gains height through the forest by the use of two sweeping ‘S’ curves. This is the lower of the two with ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt No.143 climbing away from Beddgelert on the 20th May, 2009. The train has just reversed direction running through a deep and curving cutting known as ’Cutting Mawr’.

2009/05/21.RD3548. [38] Above Beddgelert, the line gains height through the forest by the use of two sweeping ‘S’ curves. This is the lower of the two with the Ffestiniog Railway’s 0-4-0ST/T PRINCE trundling downhill towards the deep curved cutting known as Cutting Mawr. Once round this curve, the train will be on the line seen in the foreground, but travelling from left to right. (See next picture.) The Welsh Highland was opening a further extension through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass that day and PRINCE would be performing the opening ceremony by being driven through a banner at Beddgelert station. 21st May, 2009.

2009/05/21.RD3549. [42] Taken a few moments after the previous picture, the Ffestiniog Railway’s 0-4-0ST/T PRINCE has rounded the sharp curve through Cutting Mawr and, with Moel Hebog in the background, is now approaching Cwm Cloch crossing. Another sharp right hand curve brings the line round and down into Beddgelert station. The Welsh Highland was opening a further extension through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass that day and PRINCE would be performing the opening ceremony by being driven through a banner at Beddgelert station. 21st May, 2009.

2009/05/21.RD3551. [41] The 21st May, 2009 was another Red-Letter day in the history of the Welsh Highland Railway as another section of the line was opened for traffic. This time it was the section southwards from Beddgelert through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn, south of Nantmor. A special train for the invited VIPs was run from Caernarfon behind two of the ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratts, Nos.87 and 143. The pair are seen here approaching Beddgelert where a stop will be made for the opening speeches and for the Ffestiniog Railway’s 0-4-0ST/T PRINCE to officially open the line by being driven through the customary banner.

2009/05/21.RD3552. [47] The 21st May, 2009 was another Red-Letter day in the history of the Welsh Highland Railway as another section of the line was opened for traffic. This time it was the section southwards from Beddgelert through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn, south of Nantmor. The Chairman of the Festiniog Railway Company, Dr. John Prideaux, welcomes the invited guests and other visitors; with him on the podium at Beddgelert is Mr. Caerwyn Roberts, chairman of the Snowdonia National Park Authority.

2009/05/21.RD3555. [48] The 21st May, 2009 was another Red-Letter day in the history of the Welsh Highland Railway as another section of the line was opened for traffic. This time it was the section southwards from Beddgelert through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn, south of Nantmor. A special train was run from Caernarfon for the invited guests and VIPs with a stop at Beddgelert for the Chairman of the Festiniog Railway Company, Dr. John Prideaux, to welcome the passengers and other visitors; with him on the podium is Mr. Caerwyn Roberts, chairman of the Snowdonia National Park Authority.

2009/05/21.RD3557. [58] The 21st May, 2009 was another Red-Letter day in the history of the Welsh Highland Railway as another section of the line was opened for traffic. This time it was the section southwards from Beddgelert through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn, south of Nantmor. The Chairman of the Festiniog Railway Company, Dr. John Prideaux, welcomed the invited guests and other visitors and Mr. Caerwyn Roberts, chairman of the Snowdonia National Park Authority responded.

2009/05/21.RD3559. [53] The 21st May, 2009 was another Red-Letter day in the history of the Welsh Highland Railway as another section of the line was opened for traffic. This time it was the section southwards from Beddgelert through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn, south of Nantmor. The official opening was performed by the Ffestiniog Railway’s 0-4-0ST/T PRINCE who stormed out of the Goat Cutting to burst through an appropriate banner.

2009/05/21.RD3560. [55] The Ffestiniog Railway’s 0-4-0ST/T PRINCE bursts through the banner at Beddgelert station to officially open the Welsh Highland Railway’s newest extension from Beddgelert through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn, just south of Nantmor. 21st May, 2009.

2009/05/21.RD3561. [50] With the opening banner still wrapped round its smokebox, the Ffestiniog Railway’s 0-4-0ST/T PRINCE has declared the Welsh Highland Railway’s new extension to Hafod-y-Llyn officially open. This section, southwards from Beddgelert, runs through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus a little to the south of Nantmor. 21st May, 2009.

2009/05/21.RD3557b (RD3677). The 21st May, 2009 was another Red-Letter day in the history of the Welsh Highland Railway as another section of the line was opened for traffic. This time it was the section southwards from Beddgelert through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn, south of Nantmor. After the opening speeches by Dr. John Prideaux, Chairman of the Festiniog Railway Company, and Mr. Caerwyn Roberts, Chairman of the Snowdonia National Park Authority, the official opening was performed by the Ffestiniog Railway's 0-4-0ST/T PRINCE which was driven through an appropriate banner. It is seen here in the Goat Cutting approaching Beddgelert station. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/21.RD3557c (RD3678). The 21st May, 2009 was another Red-Letter day in the history of the Welsh Highland Railway as another section of the line was opened for traffic. This time it was the section southwards from Beddgelert through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn, south of Nantmor. After the opening speeches by Dr. John Prideaux, Chairman of the Festiniog Railway Company, and Mr. Caerwyn Roberts, Chairman of the Snowdonia National Park Authority, the official opening was performed by the Ffestiniog Railway's 0-4-0ST/T PRINCE which was driven through an appropriate banner. It is seen here in the Goat Cutting approaching Beddgelert station. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/21.RD3557d (RD3679). The 21st May, 2009 was another Red-Letter day in the history of the Welsh Highland Railway as another section of the line was opened for traffic. This time it was the section southwards from Beddgelert through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn, south of Nantmor. After the opening speeches by Dr. John Prideaux, Chairman of the Festiniog Railway Company, and Mr. Caerwyn Roberts, Chairman of the Snowdonia National Park Authority, the official opening was performed by the Ffestiniog Railway's 0-4-0ST/T PRINCE which is approaching Beddgelert Station and the waiting banner. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/21.RD3559a (RD3681). The 21st May, 2009 was another Red-Letter day in the history of the Welsh Highland Railway as another section of the line was opened for traffic. This time it was the section southwards from Beddgelert through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass to a temporary terminus at Hafod-y-Llyn, south of Nantmor. After the opening speeches by Dr. John Prideaux, Chairman of the Festiniog Railway Company, and Mr. Caerwyn Roberts, Chairman of the Snowdonia National Park Authority, the official opening was performed by the Ffestiniog Railway's 0-4-0ST/T PRINCE and a short rake of vintage coaches; the train is approaching Beddgelert Station and the waiting banner. Photograph by Richard Savory.

2009/05/21.RD3562. [57] With the speeches and official opening over, the VIPs and invited guests rejoined their train and set off for their celebratory ride over the new section of the Welsh Highland Railway from Beddgelert to Hafod-y-Llyn. The special train departs from Beddgelert en route for the highly scenic Aberglaslyn Pass and Hafod-y-Llyn and enters the Goat Cutting behind two of the ex South African Railways NGG16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer-Garratts Nos. 87 and 143. 21st May, 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 03) East Coast Main Line. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1650380.html Living on the East Coast Main Line means that I have enough pictures to warrant the creation of a separate collection rather than just putting them in the Modern Miscellany collection. Thursday 1 January 1970: Living on the East Coast Main Line means that I have enough pictures to warrant the creation of a separate collection rather than just putting them in the Modern Miscellany collection.

2007/01/27.05 GNER class 91 Bo-Bo electric loco 91128 PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL has the feather to the down fast line at the north end of Peterborough's Platform 4. A Central Trains 156 class 'Super Sprinter' is approaching from Lincoln. 27th January, 2007

2007/08/15.01 A GNER HST bound for King's Cross enters York station from the north. 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/15.02 Heading for the seaside! First Trans-Penine class 185 DMU 185 151 takes the Scarborough line out of York on the 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/15.03 A Virgin Voyager DMU stands at York on the 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/15.04 A Virgin Voyager DMU sets off from the south end of York station. 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.01 66 class Co-Co diesel 66 612 FORTH RAIDER takes the avoiding line at York with a northbound freight. 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.02 A northbound Virgin Voyager DMU enters the south end of York station. 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.01 With a dead HST in tow, 67 class Bo-Bo diesel electric 67002 enters York from the south. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.02 Although this HST is in Midland Mainline livery, it is working a Virgin Trains service from Scotland to the West Country. York, 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.03 HST front end. York, 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.04 Another arrival to take me by surprise at York was this brightly painted Network Rail New Measuring Train. It is formed out of two HST power cars with two Mk.III coaches between. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.05 The Network Rail New Measuring Train pauses briefly at York on the 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.06 A close up of one of the HST power cars that form the Network Rail New Measuring Train. York, 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/30 Hull Trains class 222 and GNER HST at London's King's Cross. 30th August, 2007.

2007/12/10.02 A Hull Trains 222 class DMU passes through Huntingdon in the up direction on a decidedly dull and dismal morning. 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.03 It is two days into the new National Express East Coast franchise, but there are still some coaches running with the old GNER red stripe. The rest of the rake, however, has had the 'white sticker' treatment. Huntingdon, 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.04 Now part of the NXEC franchise, HST power car 43314 has had the white sticker treatment. Peterborough, 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.05 The new 'national express' legend breaks up the white stripe at the front of HST power cars. But shouldn't the 'N' and the 'E' be in capital letters? Peterborough, 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.06 The 'East Coast' bit comes behind the ventilation louvres on the white stripe applied to HST power cars. Peterborough, 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.07 As HST power car 43314 'East Riding of Yorkshire' waits to depart from Peterborough with the down 'Highland chieftain' to Inverness, an up NXEC electric can be seen arriving from the north. 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.08 Most of the First Capital Connect services between London King's Cross and Peterborough are now worked by 365 EMUs. However, the occasional 317 still puts in an appearance on these services and this is 317 342 at Peterborough. 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.09 Most of the First Capital Connect services between London King's Cross and Peterborough are now worked by 365 EMUs. However, the occasional 317 still puts in an appearance on these services and this is 317 342 at Peterborough. 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.10 Arriving at Peterborough, the first HST to be out-shopped in the new National Express - East Coast livery two days after the start of the new franchise. The train is the 09:30 Edinburgh Waverley to London King's Cross. 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.11 HST power car 43 238 in the new National Express - East Coast livery two days after the start of the new franchise. Peterborough, 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.12 HST power car 43 238 in the new National Express - East Coast livery two days after the start of the new franchise. Peterborough, 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.13 A first look at the new National Express - East Coast livery. The train is an HST working the 09:30 Edinburgh Waverley to London King's Cross on the second day of the new franchise. Peterborough, 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.14 The 09:30 Edinburgh Waverley to London King's Cross HST accelerates away from the Peterborough stop on the 10th December, 2007. This trainset is the first to appear in the new National Express - East Coast livery following their take over of the GNER franchise the day before.

2007/12/10.15 One to fool the trainspotters! An anonymous HST power car stands at Peterborough with a down working. All signs of GNER ownership have been removed, but the new NXEC stickers have yet to be applied. 10th December, 2007.

2007/12/10.16 GNER lives! Although all the signs of GNER ownership have been removed from this anonymous HST power car, the ghostly outline of the GNER letters can still be seen! Peterborough, 10th December, 2007.

2003/07 A Virgin Trains liveried HST makes a smokey departure from York and continues its journey north. July, 2003.

2008/05/31.RD2876. Apart from the white stripe, the GNER livery is still prominent on the East Coast Main Line. With DVT 82217 leading, an up express races through the site of Offord and Buckden station on the evening of the 31st May, 2008.

2008/05/31.RD2877. Heading for London King's Cross on the up slow line, 365 class EMU 365 527 passes the site of the one time Offord and Buckden station between Huntingdon and St. Neots. 31st May, 2008.

2009/02/07.RD3170. [19] A Grand Central Railway HST forming the 11:27 King's Cross - Sunderland hurries northwards at Offord Curves between St. Neots and Huntingdon on the East Coast Main Line. 7th February, 2009.

2009/02/07.RD3172. With a class 91 B-B electric locomotive in the normal place at the northern end, a National Express East Coast express races northwards through Offord Curves on the East Coast Main Line between St. Neots and Huntingdon. 7th February, 2009.

2009/02/07.RD3173. First Capital Connect 365 class EMU 365 518 approaching Offord Crossing between St. Neots and Huntingdon with a King's Cross to Peterborough service. 7th February, 2009.

2009/02/07.RD3178. [4] In contrast to the shiny black liveried Grand Central HST in picture RD3170, this is a re-liveried National Express East Coast HST with power car 43305 leading. The train is on the down fast line at Offord Curves which are situated between St. Neots and Huntingdon. 7th February, 2009.

2009/02/07.RD3179. With the spire of Offord d’Arcy church silhouetted in the background, First Capital Connect 365 class EMU 365 503 approaches Offord Crossing between St. Neots and Huntingdon with a King's Cross to Peterborough service. 7th February, 2009.

2009/02/07.RD3180. A First Hull Trains 222 class diesel-electric multiple unit hurries towards London at Offord Crossing between St. Neots and Huntingdon on the East Coast Main Line. 7th February, 2009.

2009/02/07.RD3181. It’s hard to believe that there was once a station here! This is the site of the one time Offord and Buckden station situated about half way between Huntingdon and St. Neots on the East Coast Main Line. An eight-car First Capital Connect 365 class EMU with 365 519 leading passes through on the up slow line with a Peterborough to King’s Cross service. 7th February, 2009.

2009/02/07.RD3182. Passing through the site of the one time Offord and Buckden station in the middle of the Offord Curves on the East Coast Main Line between Huntingdon and St. Neots, an eight-car First Capital Connect 365 class EMU with 365 507 leading heads for London’s King’s Cross with a service from Peterborough. 7th February, 2009.

2009/02/07.RD3193. Running light engine, 67 class Bo-Bo diesel-electric 67001 passes through the site of the one time Offord and Buckden station between Huntingdon and St. Neots on the East Coast Main Line. 7th February, 2009.

2009/02/28.RD3206. [113] An eight car First Capital Connect 365 class EMU with 365 540 leading arrives at Huntingdon with a Peterborough to King's Cross working. 28th February, 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 07.3) General Views and Holiday Snaps - 2 http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1616408.html As there are more pictures in the General Views collection than I originally envisaged, I have opened this as an overflow collection. Thursday 1 January 1970: As there are more pictures in the General Views collection than I originally envisaged, I have opened this as an overflow collection.

2008/03/02.D3638 This, and the next few pictures, depict a visit to the London Eye on the 2nd March, 2008. As long as you don't mind heights, a trip round The Eye is well worthwhile.

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2008/03/02.D3662 A view of the Houses of Parliament illuminated after dark as seen from across The Thames. 2nd March, 2008.

2008/03/02.D3669 The Eye at Night : The London Eye makes a spectacular sight when lit up after dark. 2nd March, 2008.

2008/08/01.D3870. Even to non-gardeners like me the RHS gardgens at Wisley, near Cobham, in Surrey are well worth a visit. 1st August, 2008.

2008/08/01.D3883. The glasshouse at the RHS gardens at Wisley in Surrey. 1st August, 2008.

2008/08/01.D3888. A beautiful Orchid inside the glasshouse at the RHS gardens at Wisley in Surrey. 1st August, 2008.

2008/08/01.D3889. More Orchids in the glasshouse at the RHS gardens at Wisley in Surrey. 1st August, 2008.

2008/08/01.D3906. An attractive waterfall in the glasshouse at the RHS gardens at Wisley in Surrey. 1st August, 2008.

2008/08/01.D3919. The Canal and laboratories at the RHS gardens at Wisley in Surrey. 1st August, 2008.

2008/08/01.D3928. Can anybody tell me what kind of flowers these are? They are at the RHS gardens at Wisley in Surrey. 1st August, 2008.

2008/08/02.D3930. Leith Hill near Dorking in Surrey is, at 965 feet high, the highest point in South East England. If you invest £1 in an admission ticket to the tower and climb the winding stairs to the top, however, you will then be 1029 feet ASL. 2nd August, 2008.

2008/08/02.D3931. A closer view of the Gothic Folly that is Leith Hill Tower near Dorking in Surrey. 2nd August, 2008.

2008/08/02.D3943. Looking in a southerly directing from the top of Leith Hill Tower near Dorking in Surrey. On a clear day, the South Downs and the English Channel can be seen. 2nd August, 2008.

2008/08/02.D3939. There are some magnificent views to be seen from the top of the Leith Hill Tower near Dorking in Surrey. This is looking towards the north where, on a clear day, the City of London can easily be seen. In this view, the 430 foot high arch at Wembley Stadium is just visible. Ironically, the last time I visited Leith Hill Tower was in 1959 when, together with a friend, I cycled there from Wembley which is where I lived at the time. 2nd August, 2008.

2008/11/23.02. (D4040) Another view of Harrods after dark. 23rd November, 2008.

2008/11/23.01. (D4046) As I was down in London for the day, I couldn't resist trying a few night shots of Harrods lit up for Christmas. 23rd November, 2008.

2008/11/23.03. (283) Flashback to 1961! Despite the passage of 47 years, not a lot appears to have changed. There was rather less traffic in those days, of course, and RTs no longer ply the route 14 to Putney, but otherwise I got a definite feeling of déjà-vue! December, 1961.

2009/04/25.D4321. Showing that spring has well and truly sprung, apple blossom in my back garden. 25th April, 2009.

2009/04/25.D4322. Showing that spring has well and truly sprung, apple blossom in my back garden. 25th April, 2009.

2009/04/25.D4323. Showing that spring has well and truly sprung, apple blossom in my back garden. 25th April, 2009.

2009/04/25.D4331. Showing that spring has well and truly sprung, apple blossom in my back garden. 25th April, 2009.

2009/04/25.D4332. Showing that spring has well and truly sprung, apple blossom in my back garden. 25th April, 2009.

2009/04/25.D4333. Showing that spring has well and truly sprung, apple blossom in my back garden. 25th April, 2009.

2009/08/27.D4459. The lowest point in England! This area used to be under water; it was a shallow lake called Whittlesey Mere, but, in 1851 it was drained and the reclaimed land became part of Holme Fen. The green post on the right was driven into the ground in 1852 and only the top at ground level was visible. Since then the peat had dried out and the ground level has shrunk to such an extent that most of the post is now clearly visible. The top is now some 13' above ground level and, at 7' below sea level, this is now the lowest point in England. It is near Yaxley in Cambridgeshire, a few miles south of Peterborough; the post is believed to have come from the Crystal Palace where the Great Exhibition was held in1851. 27th August, 2009.

2009/08/27.D4462. The lowest point in England! This area used to be under water; it was a shallow lake called Whittlesey Mere, but, in 1851 it was drained and the reclaimed land became part of Holme Fen. This green post was driven into the ground in 1852 and only the top at ground level was visible. Since then the peat had dried out and the ground level has shrunk to such an extent that most of the post is now clearly visible. The top is now some 13' above ground level and, at 7' below sea level, this is now the lowest point in England. It is near Yaxley in Cambridgeshire, a few miles south of Peterborough; the post is believed to have come from the Crystal Palace where the Great Exhibition was held in1851. 27th August, 2009.

2009/08/27.D4458. The lowest point in England! This area used to be under water; it was a shallow lake called Whittlesey Mere, but, in 1851 it was drained and the reclaimed land became part of Holme Fen. The green post on the right was driven into the ground in 1852 and only the top at ground level was visible. Since then the peat had dried out and the ground level has shrunk to such an extent that most of the post is now clearly visible. The top is now some 13' above ground level and, at 7' below sea level, this is now the lowest point in England. It is near Yaxley in Cambridgeshire, a few miles south of Peterborough; the post is believed to have come from the Crystal Palace where the Great Exhibition was held in1851. A slimmer replica post was placed here in 1957 as the original post was becoming unstable; this can be seen on the left. 27th August, 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 03) South West Trains. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1561269.html As I have made several trips south of the Thames in recent times, I seem to have accumulated quite a few pictures of South West Trains colourful multiple units. So, rather than simply putting them in the 'Modern Miscellany' collection, I have created a separate collection specifically for SWT. Thursday 1 January 1970: As I have made several trips south of the Thames in recent times, I seem to have accumulated quite a few pictures of South West Trains colourful multiple units. So, rather than simply putting them in the 'Modern Miscellany' collection, I have created a separate collection specifically for SWT.

2006/04/29 South West Trains 450 class EMU 450 062 comes off the Ascot line at Ash Vale Junction with an Aldershot and Guildford working. 29th April, 2006.

2006/07/08.01 South West Trains 450 class EMU 450 072 departs Alton for Waterloo. 8th July, 2006.

2006/07/08.02 South West Trains 450 class EMU 450 079 at Alton. 8th July, 2006.

2008/03/02.R2775 A collection of multi-coloured South West Trains trains on the approaches to Waterloo station seen from high up on the London Eye. 2nd March, 2008.

2008/03/02.RD2777 South West Trains refurbished class 455 suburban trains on the approaches to Waterloo station. A view from the London Eye on the 2nd March, 2008.

2008/03/02.RD2778 Seen from a pod high up on the London Eye, a South West Trains class 444 main line EMU approaches the end of its journey at Waterloo. 2nd March, 2008.

2008/06/25.RD2880. South West Trains 444 class EMU 444 007 heads for London's Waterloo on the up fast line just to the east of Fleet. 25th June, 2008.

2008/06/25.RD2882. South West Trains 159 class DMU 159 004 heads west on the down fast line approaching Fleet. 25th June, 2008.

2008/06/25.RD2884. South West Trains 450 class EMU 450 113 on a slow Basingstoke working approaches the station stop at Fleet. 25th June, 2008.

2008/06/25.RD2885. On the up fast line just to the east of Fleet, a South West Trains six-car 159 class DMU with 159 016 leading heads for London's Waterloo. 25th June, 2008.

2008/07/01.RD2887. South West Trains 450 class EMU 450 074 runs through Farnborough on the down fast line with a Waterloo - Basingstoke fast working. 1st July, 2008.

2008/07/01.RD2888. A South West Trains working to Waterloo departs from Farnborough. The train comprises a pair of 450 class EMUs with 450 004 being the rear one. 1st July, 2008.

2008/07/01.RD2889. Farnborough Main on the London & South Western Railway main line from Waterloo to Southampton, Bournemouth and the West Country. South West Trains 444 class EMU 444 012 has just passed through on the up fast line on its way to Waterloo. 1st July, 2008.

2008/07/01.RD2890. South West Trains 450 class EMU 450 127 arrives at Farnborough working the 18:11 from Waterloo to Basingstoke on the 1st July, 2008.

2008/07/05.RD2891. South West Trains 450 class EMU 450 084 runs into Bentley, the penultimate stop on the branch line to Alton. 5th July, 2008.

2008/07/05.RD2894. Bentley is the penultimate stop on the branch line to Alton. It leaves the London & South Western main line at Pirbright Junction to the west of Brookwood and goes through Ash Vale, Aldershot and Farnham. From Farnham, the line is single, but with a passing loop at Bentley. South West Trains 450 class EMU 450 084 is seen here leaving Bentley on the last leg of its journey to Alton. 5th July, 2008.

2008/07/27.RD2905. South West Trains 444 class EMU 444 032 arrives at Woking working the 11:32 from Portsmouth Harbour to Waterloo on the27th July, 2008.

2008/07/27.RD2907. South West Trains 455 class suburban EMUs at London's Waterloo station await their next forays into the southern suburbs. 27th July, 2008.

2008/07/27.RD2909. South West Trains 159 class DMU 159 106 leaves London's Waterloo station working the 12:15 to Bristol Temple Meads. 27th July, 2008.

2008/07/27.RD2910. South West Trains 159 class EMU 159 022 is the rear unit of the 12:15 from Waterloo to Bristol, although this unit will only be going as far as Salisbury where the train divides. On the right is a 444 class EMU that has just arrived from Portsmouth Harbour. 27th July, 2008.

2008/07/27.RD2914. South West Trains 159 class DMU 159 016 arrives at Woking working the 20:15 Waterloo to Yeovil Junction. 27th July, 2008.

2008/07/28.RD2916. South West Trains 455 class EMU 455 5715 runs into Horsley with a Guildford to Waterloo working. 28th July, 2008.

2008/07/28.RD2917. SWT 455 class EMU 455 5868 is the rear unit of a Guildford to Waterloo working. Horsley, 28th July, 2008.

2008/07/28.RD2918. SWT 455 EMU 455 5740 arrives at Horsley working a Guildford to Waterloo train. 28th July, 2008.

2008/07/28.RD2929. SWT 455 class EMU 455 5709 at Horsley working a Guildford to Waterloo service. 28th July, 2008.

2008/07/29.RD2923. Effingham Junction, with a train for Guildford approaching from Waterloo via Oxshott. SWT 455 class EMU 455 5917 is the leading unit. 29th July, 2008.

2008/07/29.RD2924. A SWT 455 class EMU working a Guildford to Waterloo via Leatherhead and Epsom service takes the Leatherhead line at Effingham Junction. 29th July, 2008.

2008/07/29.RD2925. A SWT 455 class EMU working a Guildford to Waterloo via Leatherhead and Epsom service takes the Leatherhead line at Effingham Junction. The rear unit is 455 5701. 29th July, 2008.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 03) Stations, Signals and Signalboxes. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1542205.html This is the place to look for railway infrastructure such as stations, signals, signalboxes, bridges, etc. These will be mostly recent pictures; archive shots will still be found under the regional headings in the 1st Gallery. Thursday 1 January 1970: This is the place to look for railway infrastructure such as stations, signals, signalboxes, bridges, etc. These will be mostly recent pictures; archive shots will still be found under the regional headings in the 1st Gallery.

2008/07/11,RD2903. G.W.R./B.R.(W) style centre pivot lower quadrant signals still in use at Droitwich in the West Midlands. Signals of this type were (are!) used in locations with limited visibility and because only a limited number were (are) needed, they always have wooden arms rather than mass produced steel ones. Photograph by Nigel Maggs.

2008/07/11.RD2904. Another view of the signals in the previous picture, this time showing the main line signal in the 'off' position. Photgraph by Nigel Maggs.

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2007/08/15 Standing proudly in the concourse of York station is this North Eastern Railway distant signal. Distant signals were painted red at one time, but this finally gave way to yellow with a black chevron in 1925. 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.01 Falgrave signal box at the end of the platform at Scarborough, and the splendid array of upper quadrant signals still in use. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.02 The splendid array of upper quadrant signals still in use at Scarborough. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.03 A general view of York station as night begins to fall. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.04 A Virgin cross-country Voyager under the cavernous arched roof at York on the evening of the 16th August, 2007.

2007/12/05.01 Sir John Betjeman looks up approvingly at the restored St. Pancras train shed roof. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.02 This is the original Midland Railway glazed train shed roof at St. Pancras, splendidly reglazed and restored for the station's re-birth as the new gateway to Europe. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.03 The restored and repainted arched columns at St. Pancras. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.05 Large murals on the end wall depict the contrast between today's Eurostars and the much, much earlier Midland Railway Johnson singles. This is the Eurostar on the right hand side. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.04 A reminder of St. Pancras station's original construction in 1867. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.06 On the end wall are large murals depicting the contrast between the early Midland Railway locomotives that frequented these parts, and the international Eurostars of today. This is a Midland Railway Johnson single on the left hand side. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.07 A general view of St. Pancras station looking towards the buffer stops end. The newly opened up undercroft can be seen in the centre, with the champagne bar to the upper left. The murals depicting the Midland Railway Johnson 4-2-2 'Single' and a contrasting modern Eurostar can be seen on the rear wall, with the statue of a couple saying either 'hello' or 'goodbye' between them. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.08 A part of St. Pancras station that was not previously seen by the general public was the undercroft, the area beneath the platforms which was used for goods and storage. This included beer in barrels conveyed to London from the breweries at Burton on Trent by the Midland Railway. This area has now been opened up and now contains the ticket booking offices, the Eurostar check-in desks, a range of shops and retauants, etc. 5th December, 2007.

2008/03/02.RD2774 A bird's eye view of London's Waterloo station as seen from the London Eye. 2nd March, 2008.

2008/07/05.RD2895. The London & South Western Railway station building at Bentley on the branch line to Alton in Hampshire. 5th July, 2008.

2008/07/27.RD2906. London's Waterloo station with a pair of 455 class EMUs waiting to depart for their next trips through the southern suburbs. 27th July, 2008.

2008/07/27.RD2911. Waterloo station in London. 27th July, 2008.

2008/07/27.RD2912. The renowned railway artist Terence Cuneo watches the world go by from his plinth at London's Waterloo station. 27th July, 2008.

2008/07/27.RD2913. With the roof of the now disused Eurostar trainshed behind him, the renowned railway artist Terence Cuneo at Waterloo station, London. 27th July, 2008.

2008/07/28.RD2914. The outside of the attractive London and South Western Railway station at Horsley on the loop line to Guildford. This branches off the main line at Surbiton and goes through Claygate, Oxshott and Effingham Junction as well as Horsley. 28th July, 2008.

2008/07/28.RD2915. A platform view of the London and South Western Railway station at Horsley. 28th July, 2008.

2008/07/29.RD2921. The 1888 timber built London and South Western Railway building on the up platform at Effingham Junction. 29th July, 2008.

2008/07/29.RD2922. Effingham Junction, looking towards Waterloo. The line going straight ahead goes via Oxshott, Claygate and Surbiton, while the line branching off to the right goes via Leatherhead, Epsom and Raynes Park. 29th July, 2008.

2008/07/29.RD2920. The attractive London and South Western Railway timber station building at Effingham Junction. This is on the loop line to Guildford which branches off the main line at Surbiton and goes through Claygate, Oxshott and Horsley. 29th July, 2008.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 04) Switzerland 2008 : Chemin de Fer Blonay - Chamby. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1526380.html The Chemin de Fer Blonay - Chamby is a steeply graded 3 kilometre metre gauge line near Montreux in western Switzerland. It was the first preservation scheme in that country being opened in May, 1968. It celebrated its first 40 years in May, 2008 and my friend John Cosford sent me some pictures. But first, a few that I took when I visited in late 1967, before it was officially open to the public. Thursday 1 January 1970: The Chemin de Fer Blonay - Chamby is a steeply graded 3 kilometre metre gauge line near Montreux in western Switzerland. It was the first preservation scheme in that country being opened in May, 1968. It celebrated its first 40 years in May, 2008 and my friend John Cosford sent me some pictures. But first, a few that I took when I visited in late 1967, before it was officially open to the public.

2008/05/04.RD2870 BFD 2-6-0 rack tank No.3 on the Blonay - Chamby museum line. 'BFD' stands for 'Brig - Furka - Disentis' which later became the 'FO' - Furka Oberalp. The loco was built by SLM in Winterthur in 1913. It came to the B-C in 1970. 4th May, 2008. Photograph by John Cosford.

2008/05/04.RD2871 A close up of the builder's plate and other detail on B.D.F. No.3. Blonay - Chamby, 4th May, 2008. Photograph by John Cosford.

2008/05/04.RD2874 Dating back to 1907, this veteran of the Langental - Jura Bahn has been on the Chemin der Fer Blonay - Chamby since 1967. 4th May, 2008. Photograph by John Cosford.

2008/05/04.RD2869 Despite the short train and an 0-4-4-0 Mallet Tank at the front, a banker was provided at the rear. Blonay - Chamby, 4th May, 2008. Photograph by John Cosford.

2008/05/04.RD2875 Another shot of the ex Zell - Todtnau Bahn 0-4-4-0 Mallet Tank No.105. Blonay - Chamby, 4th May, 2008. Photgraph by John Cosford.

2008/05/04.RD2868. The metre gauge Blonay - Chamby museum line near Montreux in western Switzerland put on a special show in early May, 2008 to celebrate 40 years of preservation. This is 0-4-4-0 Mallet Tank 105, built in Karlsruhe in 1918 and from the Zell - Todtnau line in Germany's Black Forest. It came to the Blonay - Chamby in 1968 following the closure of the Zell - Todnau line in May of the previous year. Photograph by John Cosford.

2008/05/04.RD2866 The metre gauge Blonay - Chamby museum line near Montreux in western Switzerland celebrated 40 years in early May, 2008. This is BAM G 0-6-0T No. 6 by Chantemerle on the 4th May, 2008. The loco was built for the Jura - Simplon Railway by SLM in Winterthur in 1901 and passed through the hands of the SBB before going to the Chemin de Fer Bière - Apples -Morges (BAM). It came to the B - C line in 1967. Photograph by John Cosford.

2008/05/04.RD2867 The same train as seen in picture RD2866. Chemin de Fer Blonay - Chamby, 4th May, 2008. Photograph by John Cosford.

2008/05/04.RD2872 This wonderful metre gauge electric railcar was built in 1915 by SLM and SWS, with electrical componants from Brown Boveri, for the Leuk - Leukerbad Bahn. It came to the Blonay - Chamby museum line in 1967 and was in action in early May when there were special celebrations to commemorate 40 years of preservation. Photographed by John Cosford on the 4th May, 2008.

2008/05/04.RD2873 Another shot of Leuk - Leukerbad Bahn electric railcar No.10 on the Chemin de Fer Blonay - Chamby. 4th May, 2008. Photograph by John Cosford.

1967/10.R3355 The metre gauge line from Blonay to Chamby near Montreux in western Switzerland was the first preservation scheme in that country. I paid a brief visit there in about October, 1967 although it did not open officially until the following year.

1967/10.R3357 The steeply graded metre gauge Chemin de Fer Blonay - Chamby near Montreux in western Switzerland. The first preservation scheme in that country, this line is about 3 kilometres long and opened to the public on the 1st May, 1968. I popped in to have a look whilst in the area the prevous year, probably around October.

1967/10.R3358 The 3 kilometre metre gauge Blonay - Chamby museum line near Montreux in western Switzerland was the first such scheme in that country. I called in to have a look whilst in the area in about October of 1967, some six months or so before it opened its doors officially on the 1st May the following year. Can anybody tell me what the carriage is, and where it came frome? It is numbered 205.

1967/10.R3359 Metre gauge 0-6-6-0 Mallet tank 104 at the Blonay - Chamby museum line having newly arrived from its previous home, the Zell - Todtnau line in Germany's Black Forest. It was built by Hanomag in 1925 and came to the Blonay - Chamby in the autumn of 1967 following the closure of the Zell - Todnau line the previous May.

1967/10.R3360 Built by Hanomag in 1925, metre gauge 0-6-6-0 Mallet Tank 104 of the Zell - Todtnau line in Germany's Black Forest. Following the closure of that line in May, 1967, the loco was bought for preservation on the Blonay - Chamby museum line near Montreux in Western Switzerland where it arrived in the autumn of that year. It was newly arrived when I saw it, probably in about October.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 05) St. Neots M.R.C. Open Day - 9th March, 2008. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1472226.html The St. Neots Model Railway Club held an Open Day at the Buckden Village Hall on the 9th March, 2008. I popped along for a couple of hours in the afternoon..... Thursday 1 January 1970: The St. Neots Model Railway Club held an Open Day at the Buckden Village Hall on the 9th March, 2008. I popped along for a couple of hours in the afternoon.....

2008/03/09.RD2780 Watchet Moor : Stanier Jubilee class 4-6-0 45699 GALATEA heads an express through the moorland scenery. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2781 Watchet Moor : Stanier Jubilee class 4-6-0 45699 GALATEA heads an express towards the tunnel - and the fiddle yard beyond. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2782 Watchet Moor : A Hughes-Fowler 'Crab' class 2-6-0 42932 on a train of box vans. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2795 Watchet Moor : A Central Trains liveried class 158 is being held in the loop. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2783 Watchet Moor : Hughes-Fowler 'Crab' class 2-6-0 42932 passes the signal box with a train of box vans. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2784 Watchet Moor : An English Electric Type 1 Bo-Bo diesel-electric passes a class 158 DMU waiting in the loop. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2785 Watchet Moor : B12 class 4-6-0 61572 on a Pullman train. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2786 Watchet Moor : A B12 class 4-6-0 on a Pullman train with a nice pair of home signals on the left. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2787 Watchet Moor : An ex L.M.S. 4F class 0-6-0 passes a 158 class DMU waiting in the loop. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2788. Watchet Moor : A 9F class 2-10-0 on a freight train passes a 158 class DMU in the loop. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2803 Shopleigh : An Anglia Railways 170 class DMU sits in the platform alongside an EWS class 37 Co-Co diesel electric in the siding. 'OO' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2805 Shopleigh : Whippet Coaches buses are a common sight in and around the St. Neots area and one is passing over the bridge as a South West Trains liveried class 170 DMU heads for the fiddle yard. (According to the SWT website, they haven't got any 170s!) Ah! But they did have! They were exchanged for 158s in 2007. Thanks to Neil Kearns and Ben Couldwell for the info. 'OO' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2804 Shopleigh : A nasty accident has occured on the road above the railway. A bus from a well know local operator in the St. Neots area, Whippet Coaches, is passing by. 'OO' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2806 Shopleigh : An 08 0-6-0 diesel shunter in Cotswold Rail livery approaches with an engineer's train.

2008/03/09.RD2807 Shopleigh : Did South West Trains ever have any 170 class DMUs? Yes, they did. Thanks to Niel Kearns and Ben Couldwell, I now know that the 170s were swapped for 158s last year. 'OO' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2828 Helmthwaite & Chapel Lane : An L.N.E.R. J72 class 0-6-0T. 'O' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2829 Helmthwaite and Chapel Road : Helmthwaite and chapel Lane : An ex Great Central J11 'Pom-Pom' class 0-6-0. 'O' gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2830 Helmthwaite and Chapel Lane : An L.M.S. 4F class 0-6-0. 'O' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2831 Helmthwaite and Chapel Lane : An L.M.S. 3F 'Jinty' 0-6-0T. 'O' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2824 Helmthwaite & Chapel Lane : No one seemed quite sure what Great Western Pannier Tank 6412 was doing on a layout based in Yorkshire! 'O' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2836 Helmthwaite & Chapel Lane : An L.M.S. brake third non-corridor coach. 'O' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2832 Helmthwaite and Chapel Lane : An L.M.S. 3F 'Jinty' class 0-6-0T. 'O' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2834 Helmthwaite & Chapel Road : An L.M.S. 1st/3rd composite non-corridor coach. 'O' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2833 Helmthwaite & Chapel Lane : An L.M.S. 3F 'Jinty' 0-6-0T. 'O' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2810 Kings Green Wharf : BRC&W Type 2 Bo-Bo diesel-electric D5379 shunts a short train of coal wagons.

2008/03/09.RD2811 Kings Green Wharf : Sulzer engined Birmingham R.C. & W. Co. Type 2 Bo-Bo diesel-electric D5379. 'N'Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2812 Kings Green Wharf : With the canal basin to the left, BRC&W Type 2 Bo-Bo diesel-electric D5379 runs round its train of three coal wagons.

2008/03/09.RD2813 Kings Green Wharf : BRC&W Bo-Bo diesel-electric D5379 alongside a narrow boat in the canal basin. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2814 Kings Green Wharf : BRC&W Type 2 Bo-Bo D5379 with a short train of coal wagons. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2815 Kings Green Wharf : A general view including the factory and the canal basin. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2816 Kings Green Wharf : The Sulzer/BRC&W Bo-Bo diesel-electric sets off towards the tunnel with a train of coal wagons. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2818 EWS class 66 Co-Co diesel-electric and 08 class 0-6-0 diesel-electric shunter.

2008/03/09.RD2819 New Layout : Ex G.W. locos, an 0-4-2T and a Collett Goods 2251 class 0-6-0.

2008/03/09.RD2820 New Layout : Under construction, a new layout which will feature a double track terminus with a single track branch line. 'OO' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2821 New Layout : Still in the early stages of construction, a new layout begins to take shape at the St. Neots Model Railway Club open day. 9th March, 2008.

2008/03/09.RD2822 New Layout : A G.W.R. 2-6-2T and auto-coach on the new layout under construction. 9th March, 2008.

2008/03/09.RD2823 New layout : A Birmingham R.C.& W. DMU rounds the curve from the fiddle yard on the club's new layout. 'OO' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2827 Helmthwaite and Chapel Lane : An L.N.E.R. J72 0-6-0T. 'O' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2825 Helmthwaite & Chapel Lane : Except for the LMS brakevan, a Great Western freight. It is being shunted by a Great Western 0-6-0PT despite the layout being based in Yorkshire!

2008/03/09.RD2789. Watchet Moor : Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company Type 3 Bo-Bo diesel-electric D6572 waits in the loop with a freight train. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2790 Watchet Moor : A Western Region B-B 'Warship' class diesel-hydraulic on a freight train. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2791 Watchet Moor : A freight train with an L.M.S. 8F class 2-8-0 at the business end has a clear road ahead. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2792 Watchet Moor : A bird's eye view of a B.R. 'Deltic' Co-Co Type 5 diesel-electric on an express passenger. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2793 Watchet Moor : An L.M.S. 8F class 2-8-0 heads a freight round the curve. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2794 Watchet Moor : An L.M.S. 8F class 2-8-0 passes the signal box. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2779 Watchet Moor : A freight train is being held in the loop in front of the signal box. 'N' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2808 Shopleigh : A B.R. Derby 'Heritage' DMU in the station. 'OO' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2809 Shopleigh : A Connex liveried 466 class EMU arrives at the station. '00' Gauge.

2008/03/09.RD2798. Watchet Moor : Brush Type 4 Co-Co diesel-electric D1505 heads an express passenger. 'N' Gauge.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) London Transport Museum, Covent Garden. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1421210.html The London Transport Museum, situated in the historic 1871 Flower Market at Covent Garden since 1980, has recently reopened following a £22 million extention and refurbishment. Well worth a visit if you live in the London area, or are visiting the metropolis. There are some pictures of London Transport trains from 1960 onwards in the first gallery, Ron's Railway Pix - 1. Thursday 1 January 1970: The London Transport Museum, situated in the historic 1871 Flower Market at Covent Garden since 1980, has recently reopened following a _22 million extention and refurbishment. Well worth a visit if you live in the London area, or are visiting the metropolis. There are some pictures of London Transport trains from 1960 onwards in the first gallery, Ron's Railway Pix - 1.

2007/12/05.01 The Metropolitan Railway 'A' class 4-4-0T No.23, built by Beyer, Peacock in the 1860s, displayed on the first floor of the London Transport Museum at Covent Garden. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.02 The Metropolitan Railway 'A' class 4-4-0T No.23, built by Beyer, Peacock in the 1860s, displayed on the first floor of the London Transport Museum at Covent Garden. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.03 A close up of Metropolitan Railway No.23's number. London Transport Museum, 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.04 A relic of Metro-land, this Metropolitan Railway compartment coach was built in 1900 and was still at work in Metro-land sixty years later. LT Museum, 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.05 The Metro-land commuters of by-gone years would remember travelling up to town in a compartment like this. LT Museum, 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.06 The open door with its 'Lift to Open' handle of Metropolitan Railway 1900 vintage compartment coach. LT Museum, 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.07 Metropolitan Railway 'Bug' Bo-Bo electric locomotive No.5 JOHN HAMPDEN on display at the London transport Museum in Covent Garden, London. 5th December, 2007. There is a picture of this locomotive at Baker Street in June, 1960 in the 'Ron's Railway Pix - 1' gallery, collection 03.

2007/12/05.10 An interior view that will be familiar to countless District Line travellers prior to 1971 when the last of the 1923 'Q' stock was withdrawn. This is driving motor coach coach 4248 on display at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.11 Another view of the interior of 1923 District Line 'Q' stock driving motor coach 4248 at the London Transport Museum. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.08 Once the mainstay of the District Line, this is driving motor coach 4248 of the 1923 'Q' stock on display at the London Transport Museum, Covent Garden. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.09 Once the mainstay of the District Line, this is driving motor coach 4248 of the 1923 'Q' stock on display at the London Transport Museum, Covent Garden. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.12 This display shows how the early deep level tube tunnels were dug. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.16 An interior view of the 1890 City and South London Railway carriage at the London Transport Museum. Being only run in underground tunnels, proper windows were deemed to be unnecessary; no wonder Londoners nick-named them 'Padded Cells'! 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.14 The original City and South London Railway rolling stock comprised these end balcony coaches which, being run totally underground, only had very small high level windows. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.15 Another view of the original 1890 City and South London Railway carriage now on display at the London Transport Museum at Covent Garden. From this short lengh of tube railway grew the massive London Transport underground network that we know today; the City and South London Railway is now just an integral part of the present day Northern Line. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.13 The first deep level tube railway anywhere in the world was the City and South London Railway opened in 1890. It ran for just over 3 miles from Stockwell in South London to King William Street in the city of London, although the line was later re-routed with the opening of an extension to Moorgate via Bank some ten years later. One of the original locomotives can now be seen at the London transport Museum. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.18 Once the mainstay of the Bakerloo and Northern Lines, a driving motor of the 1938 Tube Stock displayed at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.23 Once a familiar sight to thousands of travellers on the Bakerloo and Northern Lines, an interior view of a 1938 Tube Stock driving motor. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.25 The Guard's control panel at the inner end of the 1938 Tube Stock driving motor in the London Transport Museum. Mind the Doors! 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.24 A couple of weary visitors take a rest in the 1938 Tube Stock driving motor in the London Transport Museum at Covent Garden. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.19 Once an everyday sight on the Bakerloo and Northern Lines, a 1938 Tube Stock car at the London Transport Museum. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.20 Once an everyday sight on the Bakerloo and Northern Lines, a 1938 Tube Stock car at the London Transport Museum. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.21 Mind the Doors! Once an everyday sight on the Bakerloo and Northern Lines, a 1938 Tube Stock car at the London Transport Museum. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.22 Once a familiar sight to thousands of travellers on the Bakerloo and Northern Lines, an interior view of a 1938 Tube Stock driving motor. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.26 Looking down from the first floor level at the London Transport Museum. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05 A view from the first floor balcony showing a 1930s taxi, a London General Omibus Company 'B' class open top double decker bus of 1911 and a London County Council tramcar from the turn of the Century. A London Transport Leyland K2 class 6-wheel trolleybus of 1939 can be seen in the background. 5th December, 2007.

1981/03.01 A driving motor of the District Line 1923 'Q' Stock on display in the London Transport Museum at Covent Garden in March, 1981.

1981/03.02 Metropolitan Railway 'A' class 4-4-0T No.23 and a 1938 Tube Stock driving motor. March, 1981.

1981/03.03 The crest of the Metropolitan Railway represented the coats of arms of the City of London plus the counties of Metroland, these being Middlesex, Herts. and Bucks. March, 1981.

2007/12/05.17 Flashback to 1960! Not the London Transport Museum, but the first time I saw the C & SLR 'Padded Cell' when it was was on display in the original railway museum at York. 27th June, 1960.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Beeches Light Railway. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1407640.html Tucked away in a quiet and bucolic corner of rural England is a little bit of the famous Indian Darjeeling and Himalayan Railway. This is the privately owned Beeches Light Railway and, with gradients not dissimilar to those found in India, 'B' class 0-4-0ST No.19 really looks and sounds the part! Although the loco is a genuine D.H.R. import, the coaches are replicas built by the Ffestiniog Railway at their Boston Lodge workshops in North Wales. Thursday 1 January 1970: Tucked away in a quiet and bucolic corner of rural England is a little bit of the famous Indian Darjeeling and Himalayan Railway. This is the privately owned Beeches Light Railway and, with gradients not dissimilar to those found in India, 'B' class 0-4-0ST No.19 really looks and sounds the part! Although the loco is a genuine D.H.R. import, the coaches are replicas built by the Ffestiniog Railway at their Boston Lodge workshops in North Wales.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Staffordshire and Derbyshire Steam. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1399605.html There are several steam railways in Staffordshire and Derbyshire, so here are a few pictures from recent visits. To begin with, of course, any new pictures will found in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery for the first couple of weeks or so. Thursday 1 January 1970: There are several steam railways in Staffordshire and Derbyshire, so here are a few pictures from recent visits. To begin with, of course, any new pictures will found in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery for the first couple of weeks or so.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.02 Peak Rail. Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST WD150 ROYAL PIONEER gets ready to leave Rowsley South for a return trip to Matlock Riverside. 20th October, 2007.

PEAK RAIL : 2007/10/20.01. Peak Rail. Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns 0-6-0 'Austerity' saddle tank WD 150 ROYAL PIONEER at Rowsley South. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.03 Peak Rail. L.M.S. Period 1 Kitchen Car of 1924. Converted into a Track Recording Coach in 1956 and preserved in 1985, initially on the Mid-Hants. It was never a 'Camping Coach'! 20th October, 2007. Thanks to Dave of the Peak Rail C & W Dept. for the info.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.04 Peak Rail. Midland Railway Darley Dale station. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.05 Peak Rail. A clear road ahead and a rather nice signal box at Darley Dale. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.06 Peak Rail. An L.M.S. 5 plank wagon and Bagnall 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST 68012 look alike in the sidings at Darley Dale. The real 68012 was an L.N.E.R. J94 Austerity that had spent its last days on the nearby Cromford and High Peak line. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.07 Peak Rail. Brush Type 2 / Class 31 A1A-A1A diesel electric 31421 WIGAN PIER in the sidings at Darley Dale. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.08 Peak Rail. RS&H Austerity 0-6-0ST WD150 ROYAL PIONEER on arrival at Matlock Riverside. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.09 Peak Rail. RS&H Austerity 0-6-0ST WD150 ROYAL PIONEER runs round at Matlock Riverside on the 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.10 Peak Rail. RS&H 0-6-0ST WD150 ROYAL PIONEER running round at Matlock Riverside. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.11 RS&H 0-6-0ST WD150 ROYAL PIONEER running round at Matlock Riverside. The bridge over the River Derwent can be seen in the background. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.12 RS&H Austerity 0-6-0ST WD150 ROYAL PIONEER re-joins its train having run round at Matlock Riverside. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.13 RS&H Austerity 0-6-0ST WD150 ROYAL PIONEER back at Rowsley South. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.14 RS&H 0-6-0ST WD150 ROYAL PIONEER running round again at Rowsley South. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.15 English Electric 'Deltic' Type 5 Co-Co D9016 GORDON HIGHLANDER at Rowsley. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.16 English Electric 'Deltic' Type 5 Co-Co D9016 GORDON HIGHLANDER at Rowsley. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.17 At Rowsley South, the new turntable is being reinstated in the original turntable pit of Rowsley (17D) shed. Construction was well under way on the 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.18 Another view of the reconstruction of Rowsley (17D) shed turntable at the Rowsley South premises of Peak Rail. English Electric 'Deltic' D9016 GORDON HIGHLANDER is being warmed up in the background. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.19 A British Railways Mark 2 coach in B.R. maroon livery at Rowsley South. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.20 Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST WD150 ROYAL PIONEER gets ready to depart from Rowsley South with another train for Darley Dale and Matlock Riverside. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.21 There's more to railway preservation than engines and coaches. This nicely restored LNER liveried 5 plank open wagon was at Rowsley on the 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.22 37 class Co-Co diesel electric 37 152 at Rowsley. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.23 British Railways 204 hp diesel-mechanical 0-6-0 D2118. Rowsley, 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.24 Hunslet 204 hp diesel-mechanical 0-6-0 D2587. Rowsley, 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.25 Ruston & Hornsby 275 hp diesel-electric 0-6-0 07 013. Rowsley, 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.26 B.R. Swindon 485 hp diesel-hydraulic 0-6-0 D9502. Rowsley, 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.27 Mystery loco! No number is visible, but I think that it is an 03 204 hp diesel-mechanical 0-6-0. Rowsley, 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.29 The L.M.S. crest on the side of L.M.S. Period 2 1501. Rowsley, 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.30 A welcome sight for fans of L.M.S. coaches, Period 2 corridor 3rd 1501 at Rowsley. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.31 L.M.S. Period 2 corridor 3rd 1501 at Rowsley. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.28 50 class Co-Co diesel-electric 50 029 RENOWN. Rowsley, 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.33 L.M.S. Midland Railway design brakevan at Rowsley. 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.34 L.M.S. Period 1 kitchen car, but converted into a Track Recording Coach in 1955. Rowsley, 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.35 Matlock, looking towards the Peak Rail station at Matlock Riverside. The siding and loop were under construction when I took the picture on the 20th October, 2007.

Peak Rail : 2007/10/20.36 Matlock, looking towards the Network Rail station. The siding and loop were under construction when I took the picture on the 20th October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.22 Foxfield Railway : Two ex industrial tank engines enjoy the autumn sunshine at Blythe Bridge Caverswall Road. On the left is a Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn 0-6-0T of 1951 and the one on the right is a Robert Heath & Sons 0-4-0ST of 1885. Blythe Bridge, 21st October, 2007.

FOXFIELD RAILWAY : 2007/10/21.01 Foxfield Railway. Blythe Bridge Caverswall Road station is the southern terminus and headquarters. 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.03 Foxfield Railway. A nicely restored LMS Period 3 all third open coach in the bay platform at Blythe Bridge Caverswall Road. 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.02 Foxfield Railway. Caverswall Road station at Blythe Bridge is the southern terminus of the Foxfield Railway. The first train of the day is ready to depart from the platform to the left and a nicely restored LMS Period 3 coach is in the bay to the right. 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.04 Foxfield Railway. Bagnal 0-4-0ST HAWARDEN makes ready to depart from Blythe Bridge Caverswall Road station. 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.05 Foxfield Railway. Blythe Bridge Caverswall Road station with the first train of the day about to leave from the platform on the right. 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.06 Foxfield Railway: Bagnall 0-4-0ST HAWARDEN of 1940 at work between Blythe Bridge and Dilhorne Park. 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.07 Foxfield Railway: Bagnall 0-4-0ST HAWARDEN of 1940 running round at Dilhorne Park. This is the current limit of passenger working, but the line continues onwards to Foxfield Colliery. It is hoped to re-open this line to passengers in the near future and this will mean trains will have to climb a 1 in 19 gradient on the way back. 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.08 Foxfield Railway: The autumn colours are well in evidence at Dilhorne Park as Bagnall 0-4-0ST HARWARDEN runs round on the 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.09 Foxfield Railway: Bagnall 0-4-0ST HARWARDEN running round at Dilhorne Park. 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.10 Foxfield Railway: Bagnall 0-4-0ST HAWARDEN has completed the run round at Dilhorne Park and is ready for the return trip to Blythe Bridge. 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.11 Foxfield Railway: Built by Bagnalls of Stafford in 1940, 0-4-0ST HAWARDEN spent its working life at the Shelton steelworks in nearby Stoke on Trent before being preserved on the Foxfield Railway. 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.12 Foxfield Railway: Bagnall 0-4-0ST HAWARDEN is about to leave Dilhorne Park on the return trip to Blythe Bridge. 21st October, 2007.

Foxfield Railway : 2007/10/21.13 Foxfield Railway : Restored freight stock at Blythe Bridge Caverswall Road. 21st October, 2007.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 06) Trams in Blackpool and Trams in Crich. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1399076.html There are vintage trams in both Blackpool and Crich, but in Blackpool they are in daily use providing a proper public transport system. Pictures from both locations will appear in this collection, although, for the first couple of weeks or so, they will be put in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery with all the other new ones. Thursday 1 January 1970: There are vintage trams in both Blackpool and Crich, but in Blackpool they are in daily use providing a proper public transport system. Pictures from both locations will appear in this collection, although, for the first couple of weeks or so, they will be put in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery with all the other new ones.

2007/10.36 On the reserved track between Blackpool and Fleetwood as seen from the front of the upper deck. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.37 Another view from the front of the upper deck on the reserved track at Cleveleys between Blackpool and Fleetwood. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.38 This.I think, is Thornton Gate, on the way to Fleetwood. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.39 Mingling with traffic at Fleetwood where the Blackpool trams still run through the streets in proper tram fashion. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.40 Another view of the street running section in Fleetwood as seen from the front of the upper deck. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.41 Getting near the terminus at Fleetwood. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.42 Blackpool car No. 701 of 1934 rests at the Fleetwood terminus after its journey over the complete system from Starr Gate. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.43 Journey's end. After its run over the complete system from the southern terminus at Starr Gate, Blackpool car No. 701 of 1934 at the northern terminus at Fleetwood. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.44 The northern terminus of the Blackpool tramway system is at Fleetwood where the trams stop outside the North Euston Hotel. At one time, the railway from London Euston to the north terminated at Fleetwood where passengers for Scotland would board a ferry for the rest of the journey. Hence the name of the hotel where they stayed overnight. Both Fleetwood and the hotel lost their importance when the railway was extended over Shap to Carlisle and onwards over Beattock to Glasgow. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.45 Blackpool 'Balloon' car 701 of 1934 at Fleetwood Ferry, the starting point for the journey back to Blackpool and Starr Gate. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.46 In the gathering dusk, another view of the street running section through Fleetwood as viewed from the front of the upper deck of car 701. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.47 A view from the top deck of a Blackpool tram at Cleveleys. Well, I think that it is Cleveleys - no doubt someone will correct me if I'm wrong. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.48 Night is falling as we head back into Blackpool. A view from the top deck of a tram. Riding on top of the car, car, car.....and all that! 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.49 Ballon Car 723 of 1935 pauses near the Central Pier. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.50 One of the modern cars, 647 of 1988 near the Central Pier. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.51 Brush Car 631 of 1937 heading for Pleasure Beach stops near Central Pier. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.52 Balloon Car 726 of 1935 on the Prominade near Central Pier. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.54 Balloon Car 715 is of 1935 vintage. Blackpool Prominade, 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.55 Blackpool Car No.737 is illuminated and decorated in the form of a trawler. One of the themes for the illuminations in 2007 was Dr. Who. 16th October, 2007.

2007/10.01 Built in 1935, car 723 arrives at the Starr Gate terminus. This is the southernmost point of the Blackpool tramway system. 17th October. 2007.

2007/10.02 Car 723, built in 1935, at the Starr Gate terminus. This is the southernmost extremity of the Blackpool tramway system. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.03 Car 723 of 1935 at Starr Gate, the southernmost point of the Blackpool tramway system. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.04 Centenary car 646 of 1987 on Blackpool Prominade. The red-brick building in the background houses the famous Tower Ballroom and other attractions as well as the entrance to the Tower itself. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.05 Centenary cars 646 and 642 were built in 1987 and 1986 respectively. Blackpool Prominade near the Tower. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.06 Centenary car 642 of 1986 near the Tower. Blackpool, 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.07 Looking down from the building below Blackpool Tower, Brush car 626 of 1937 vintage passes along the prom. The building works in the background are to construct a new promanade and sea defence. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.09 Perhaps Mr. & Mrs. Ramsbottom saw this advert on Brush car 626 when they decided to take young Albert to Blackpool Zoo! 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.10 A view of 1937 built Brush car 626 as seen from the top of Blackpool Tower. Part of the floor on the Tower top is a sheet of plate glass and that is all there is between me and car 626 380 feet below! 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.08 Blackpool Centenary car 643 of 1986 is heading for Cleveleys as it passes the famous Harry Ramsden fish and chip restauant. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.11 Blackpool Car No. 630 is a Brush car of 1937 vintage. It is seen here by the North Pier on the 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.13 In a striking two tone blue all over advertising livery, Blackpool car 719 of 1935 at North Pier. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.12 Another view of 1937 built Blackpool Brush car 630 by the North Pier. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.14 In a bright yellow all over advertising livery, Blackpool car 701 was built in 1934. In this view, it is by the North Pier on the 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.15 Blackpool car 703 of 1934 vintage is in a more traditional 1980s style green and cream livery. Reputed to be haunted, it is seen here passing the North Pier on the 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.16 Blackpool Centenary Car 645 of 1987 with the lower part of Blackpool's most famous landmark in the background. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.17 Blackpool Millennium Car 718, rebuilt in 2002, at North Pier. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.18 Blackpool Railcoach 680, rebuilt in 1960, at North Pier. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.19 Blackpool Balloon Car 721 of 1935 with the lower part of Blackpool's most famous landmark in the background. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.20 Blackpool's Balloon Car 715 of 1935 passes The Tower building on its way to Fleetwood. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.21 There is a short section of street running to the north of Blackpool's North Pier and Balloon Car 715 of 1935 is about to join the traffic melée on the 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.22 Blackpool Centenary Car 642, built in 1986, at North Pier. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.23 Blackpool Tram 712 of 1935 is painted in a 1960s style green and cream livery. Near the North Pier, 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.24 Dodging the cars in the street running section to the north of North Pier, Blackpool car 711 is heading for the southern end of the system at Starr Gate on the 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.25 Built in 1934, Blackpool car No.701 pauses at North Pier. It is only going as far as Uncle Tom's Cabin. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.26 Two of the Blackpool 'Balloon' cars, 701 and 721 of 1934 and 1935 respectively, pass near North Pier. 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.27 Blackpool's car 721 is from 1935. It was bound for Pleasure Beach when I snapped it at North Pier on the 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.28 Blackpool cars 721 and 719 both date back to 1935. They are passing near the Tower on the 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.29 1935 vintage car 719 passes 1986 built Centenary Car 643 near North Pier, Blackpool on the 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.30 Blackpool Centenary Car 643 of 1986 approaches North Pier on the 17th October, 2007.

2007/10.31 In an all-over white livery, Blackpool 'Balloon' car 713 of 1934 passes the North Pier on its way to Starr Gate. 17th October, 2007.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 03) Modern Miscellany. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1388076.html This is the collection for modern trains where there is no particular theme, or enough subject matter to warrant a separate collection. So this is the place to look for HSTs, Sprinters, 66s and other rolling stock from the modern railway. New pictures will be found in the 'Stop Press! collection in the 1st Gallery for the first couple of weeks or so. Thursday 1 January 1970: This is the collection for modern trains where there is no particular theme, or enough subject matter to warrant a separate collection. So this is the place to look for HSTs, Sprinters, 66s and other rolling stock from the modern railway. New pictures will be found in the 'Stop Press! collection in the 1st Gallery for the first couple of weeks or so.

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2006/09/20.01 The other railway at Bodmin Parkway. 153 class DMU 153 373 bound for Newton Abbot slows for the station stop on the 20th September, 2006

2006/09/20.02 The super-elevation really is that steep! 153 class DMU 153 373 departs bodmin Parkway bound for Newton Abbot on the 20th September, 2006

2007/01/27.07 A London bound Midland Mainline HST at Leicester. 27th January, 2007

2007/01/27.08 A London bound Midland Mainline HST waits for the whistle at Leicester. 27th January, 2007

2007/08/09.01 A 'One' railway 156 class DMU approaches the station stop at Wroxham on its way from Sherringham and Cromer to Norwich on the 9th August, 2007. The turntable in the foreground is on the 15 inch Bure Valley Railway.

2007/08/09.02 A 'one' railway 156 class DMU approches the station stop at Wroxham on the line between sheringham/Cromer and Norwich. The coaches in the foreground are on the 15 inch gauge Bure Valley Railway. For further pictures of this line see collection 80, The Bure Valley Railway. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.03 A two-car 'one' railway 170 class DMU gets away from Wroxham bound for Cromer and Sheringham. The platform and tracks of the 15 inch gauge Bure Valley Railway are in the foreground. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.04 With the platform and tracks of the 15 inch gauge Bure Valley Railway in the foreground, a 'one' railway 156 class DMU approaches Wroxham on the line between Sheringham/Cromer and Norwich. There are further pictures of the Bure Valley Railway in collection 80, The Bure Valley Railway. 9th August, 2007.

2007/09/11.01 At the site of Black Rock Sands Halt, an Arriva Trains class 158 DMU between Criccieth and Porthmadog on the Cambrian Coast line. The town of Criccieth, with its castle prominent on the hill to the left, is in the background. 11th September, 2007.

2007/09/11.02 An Arriva Trains class 158 DMU passes the site of Black Rock Sands Halt on the Cambrian Coast line between Criccieth and Porthmadog. The halt was closed in the 1970s when the wooden platform became unsafe. How many people actually used it, I wonder? 11th Septwmber, 2007.

2007/09/11.03 An Arriva Trains (Wales) class 158 DMU near the site of Black Rock Sands Halt on the Cambrian Coast line between Criccieth and Porthmadog. 11th September, 2007.

2007/10/19 A Central Trains 158 class DMU leaves Matlock Bath for Derby on the 19th October, 2007. A telephoto shot from the Heights of Abraham across the valley.

2007/12/05.09 The 11:13 from Paris Gare du Nord arrives at the new London terminus of St. Pancras on the 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.10 Eurostars at St. Pancras. The trains are much more visible here that they used to be when at Waterloo. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.14 An East Midlands Trains class 222 DMU waits in the domestic side of St. Pancras before departing for Nottingham. 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.13 East Midlands Trains and Eurostars meet here. St. Pancras, 5th December, 2007.

2007/12/05.12 This is the dividing line between England and Continental Europe! On the left are the platforms served by East Midlands Trains, the company that has recently taken over the London to Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield trains from Midland Mainline. On the right are the Eurostar platforms serving Paris and Brussels. St. Pancras, 5th December, 2007.

2008/03/02.RD2768 Seen from a slowly ascending pod on the London Eye, a South Eastern class 376 from the Kent suburbs approaches the terminus at Charing Cross. 2nd March, 2008.

2008/03/02.RD2771 A bird's eye view of London's Charing Cross station as seen from the London Eye. 2nd March, 2008.

2008/03/02.R2772 A pair of Southeastern five-car class 376 'Electrostars' set off for the Kent suburbs on the 2nd March, 2008. Seen from high up on the London Eye.

2008/03/02.RD2773 A telephoto shot of a Southeastern 376 class Suburban EMU soon after departure from Charing Cross. Taken from an ascending pod on the London Eye. 2nd March, 2008.

2008/06/25.RD2883. Heading west on the down slow line approaching Fleet is Freightliner 66 class Co-Co diesel-electric 66 501. 25th June, 2008.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Main Line 2 : Diesels. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1388071.html By diesels, I mean the so-called 'heritage' diesels, so no 66s or the like in here! Newly added pictures will be found in the 'Stop Press! Latest Pictures!!' collection in the 1st Gallery for the first couple of weeks or so. Thursday 1 January 1970: By diesels, I mean the so-called 'heritage' diesels, so no 66s or the like in here! Newly added pictures will be found in the 'Stop Press! Latest Pictures!!' collection in the 1st Gallery for the first couple of weeks or so.

2007/02/17.01 Hertfordshire Railtours ran a Blue Pullman special from Barking, via Slough, to Kidderminster for the Severn Valley Railway 1960s Transport Day on the 17th February, 2007. It was 'topped and tailed' with class 47 Co-Co diesels, this one being 47 839 PEGASUS. The train is arriving at Kidderminster.

2007/02/17.02 One of the 'Blue Pullman' Mk.2s on the Hertfordshire Railtours special from Barking to the Severn Valley Railway's 1960s Transport Day event. Kidderminster, 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.03 At the other end of the Hertfordshire Railtours 'Blue Pullman' special to the Severn Valley Railway's 1960s Transport Day event was another 47 clas Co-Co 47 853 (aka D1733) RAIL EXPRESS. The train is seen here on arrival at Kidderminster before proceeding on to Worcester for servicing. 17th February, 2007

2007/08/16.01 47/4 class Co-Co 47 826 and 37 class Co-Co 37 038 at York. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.05 47/0 class Co-Co 47 245 at York. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.02 Whilst at York, this train of Direct Rail Services stock arrived unexpectedly and caught me by surprise. Brush Type 4 47 class Co-Co diesel-electric 47 802 was at the southern end. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.03 Another view of Direct Rail Services Brush Type 4 Co-Co diesel-electric 47 802 arriving at York on the 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.04 In a striking two-tone blue livery, Direct Rail Services Brush Type 4 Co-Co diesel-electric 47 802 stands at York on the 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.05 In a striking two-tone blue livery, Direct Rail Services Brush Type 4 Co-Co diesel-electric 47 802 stands at York on the 18th August, 2007./18.04

2007/08/18.06 At the other end of the Direct Rail Services train seen in the previous four pictures was another Brush Type 4 Co-Co diesel-electric, this one being 47 237. York, 18th August, 2007.

2007/10/08.01 Co-Co diesel electric 50059 DEFIANCE at Huntingdon. It was double heading with 'Deltic' 55 022 on the return 'Autumn Highlander' railtour from Inverness to King's Cross run by the Railway Touring Company. 8th October, 2007.

2009/02/28.RD3217. [109] Acting as the 'Thunderbird', West Coast Railways 47 class Co-Co diesel-electric 47 760 trundles through Huntingdon on the up slow line in the wake of 'The Great Northern' which has passed though a little earlier on the up fast behind 70013 OLIVER CROMWELL. 28th February, 2009.

2009/02/28.RD3218. [111] Acting as the 'Thunderbird', West Coast Railways 47 class Co-Co diesel-electric 47 760 trundles through Huntingdon on the up slow line in the wake of 'The Great Northern' which has passed though a little earlier on the up fast behind 70013 OLIVER CROMWELL. 28th February, 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 01) Welsh Highland Railway - 2. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1386259.html As the previous collection has got a bit overcrowded, I have created this as a continuation collection for pictures of the Welsh Highland, with the first pictures showing tracklaying in the Aberglaslyn Pass in September, 2007. New ones will start off in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery as usual. Thursday 1 January 1970: As the previous collection has got a bit overcrowded, I have created this as a continuation collection for pictures of the Welsh Highland, with the first pictures showing tracklaying in the Aberglaslyn Pass in September, 2007. New ones will start off in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery as usual.

2007/09/08.01 A works train in Goat Cutting Beddgelert headed by UPNOR CASTLE is about to set off down the line. The first vehicle is the ex South African Railways brake van. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.02 UPNOR CASTLE in the Goat Cutting at Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.03 A works train sets off from Beddgelert and heads for the Goat Tunnel behind UPNOR CASTLE on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.04 A works train disappears into the Goat Tunnel at Beddgelert. The old Ffestiniog Railway No.100 Observation Car is now used as a mess coach for the Welsh Highland workers. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.05 DOLGARROG on tracklaying train in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.06 Tracklaying train in the Aberglaslyn Pass with DOLGARROG. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.07 Rail moving trolley in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.08 Tracklaying in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.09 Tracklaying gang at work. Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.10 Tracklaying gang at work. Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.11 Another fishplate bolt is tightened up. Tracklaying in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.12 Another turn on a fishplate bolt as a further lengh of rail extends the track soutwards through the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.13 The Rest of the World tracklaying gang in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.14 The Rest of the World gang in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.15 DOLGARROG and Rest of the World tracklayers in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.16 Another fishplate is fixed in position..... Aberglaslyn Pass, 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.17 Another track fixing screw is screwed down. Aberglaslyn Pass, 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.18 DOLGARROG returns from another trip to collect another pair of rails. Pont-y-Felin bridge over the Afon Glaslyn, 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.19 DOLGARROG crosses the Glaslyn with another pair of rails on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.20 DOLGARROG heads down the Aberglaslyn Pass with another pair of rails. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.21 DOLGARROG on newly laid track in the Aberglaslyn Pass. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.22 DOLGARROG with the rail transporting trolleys. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.23 DOLGARROG makes for the head of steel in the Aberglaslyn Pass with another pair of rails on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.24 Another pair of rails is brought down towards the head of steel in the Aberglaslyn Pass behind DOLGARROG. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.25 DOLGARROG on the new bridge over the Afon (River) Glaslyn. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.26 DOLGARROG goes to collect another pair of rails. The new bridge over the Glaslyn is on the left and the A4085 road bridge is in the background. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.27 South African ballast waggons in the loop at Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.28 South African ballast waggons in the loop at Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.29 Seen from the footbridge, Beddgelert station with South African ballast waggons in the loop. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.30 CONWAY CASTLE propelling the toolvan eases into Beddgelert on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.31 While I was at Beddgelert station, CONWAY CASTLE made an appearance from the Rhyd Ddu direction propelling the tool van. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.32 CONWAY CASTLE and tool van at Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.33 Looking down from the green lane that runs behind Beddgelert station. CONWAY CASTLE and the tool van are in the platform. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.34 CONWAY CASTLE and the tool van at Beddgelert as seen from the green lane above the station. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.35 CONWAY CASTLE and the tool van at the entrance to the Goat Cutting, Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.36 CONWAY CASTLE at the entrance to the Goat Cutting, Beddgelert. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.37 CONWAY CASTLE in the goat Cutting. Beddgelert station is in the background and the loco is reversing over the loop points. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.38 The purpose of CONWAY CASTLE's visit to Beddgelert was to collect the South African DZ wagon from the station loop. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.39 Having collected the DZ waggon, CONWAY CASTLE passes back through Beddgelert station on its return journey to Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.40 Having collected the DZ wagon from the loop, CONWAY CASTLE, still with the tool van in tow, propelled the DZ back through Beddgelert station. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.41 Above Beddgelert, the line gains height by means of an 'S' curve in which trains going north reverse direction and travel south before reversing again to head back north. The works train comprising the DZ wagon, CONWAY CASTLE and the tool van is in the middle of the 'S' on it way back to Rhyd Ddu on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.42 In the middle of the 'S' curves above Beddgelert, CONWAY CASTLE sandwiched between the DZ wagon and the tool van. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.43 The works train comprising the DZ wagon, CONWAY CASTLE and the tool van head for the upper 'S' curve between Beddgalert and Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.44 The works train rounds the upper 'S' curve between Beddgelert and Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.45 Now travelling from left to right, CONWAY CASTLE and the works train climb the upper part of the 'S' curve and head towards Beddgelert Forest and Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.46 The works train disappears towards Beddgelert Forest on the climb from Beddgelert in the direction of Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.47 Rounding the final curve on the approach to Rhyd Ddu, ex South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt 143. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.48 es South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt 143 rounds the final curve as it approaches Rhyd Ddu on the 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.49 Rhyd Ddu is just around the curve as ex South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt 143 nears the end of its journey up from Caernarfon. 8th September, 2007.

2007/09/08.50 es South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt 138 MILLENNIUM waits at Dinas with a train for Rhyd Ddu. 8th September, 2007.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 07.2) General Views and Holiday Snaps - 1 http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1379601.html Just to make a change from trains and railways, here is a collection for the occasional general view of places I have been. No particular themes, just pictures that I like - and that others might like too. Thursday 1 January 1970: Just to make a change from trains and railways, here is a collection for the occasional general view of places I have been. No particular themes, just pictures that I like - and that others might like too.

2006/01/28.D6 Sunset over Grafham Water near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. 28th January, 2006.

2006/02/27.D33 The Château de Chillon on the shores of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) about 3 kilometres south of Montreux in western Switzerland. With origins going back to the 11th or 12th Century, or possibly even earlier, it was made famous when the poet Lord Byron was moved to write the poem 'The Prisoner of Chillon' during a visit in the summer of 1816. 27th February, 2006.

2006/02/27.D45 This is the dungeon in the Château de Chillon situated on the shores of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) near Montreux in western Switzerland. François Bonivard, a monk from nearby Geneva, was imprisoned here for four years from 1532 and was later made famous by the poet Lord Byron in his poem 'The Prisoner of Chillon'. It was written during a visit here in the summer of 1816. 27th February, 2006.

2006/02/27.D54 A view across Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) from one of the windows of the Château de Chillon about 3 kilometres south of Montreux. 27th February, 2006.

2006/03/01.D132 A view of Lac Léman from Montreux. The statue is of the late singer Freddie Mercury who had a place here. 1st March, 2006.

2006/03/01.D233 A view of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) as seen from a Montreux - Oberland - Bernois train as it makes its way down the fierce gradient towards Montreux. 1st March, 2006.

2006/03/01.D236 Another view of Lac Léman from the MOB as it drops down the hillside towards Montreux. 1st March, 2006.

2006/03/04.D133 One for fans of the pop group 'Queen'. The late singer Freddie Mercury was very fond of Montreux and had a house here. Following his death, a statue was erected on the waterfront in his memory. 4th March, 2006.

2006/03/04.D136 Another view of the Freddie Mercury statue overlooking Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) at Montreux. 4th March, 2006.

2006/07/03.D565. Evening is falling over the River Thames at Chertsey. 3rd July, 2006.

2006/07/03.D568. The golden evening sun picks out the bridge over the River Thames at Chertsey. 3rd July, 2006.

2006/07/03.D572. Lamps on Chertsey Bridge. 3rd July, 2006.

2006/07/04.D589. Frensham Great Pond near Farnham in Surrey. 4th July, 2006.

2006/07/04.D600. Frensham Great Pond near Farnham in Surrey. 4th July, 2006.

2006/07/04.D612. Frensham Little Pond near Farnham in Surrey. 4th July, 2006.

2006/07/04.D614. Frensham Little Pond near Farnham in Surrey. 4th July, 2006.

2006/09/12.D1491. The famous Roman baths at Bath. A view taken from the balcony. 12th September. 2006.

2006/09/12.D1519. Another view of the famous Roman bath at Bath, taken from water level. Definitely worth a visit. 12th September, 2006.

2006/09/12.D1556. A trip boat on the River Avon at Bath. 12th September, 2006.

2006/09/12.D1559. The River Avon at Bath. 12th September, 2006.

2006/09/12.D1567. One of Bath's famous Georgian terraces. Note the contrast between the buildings, icons of the 18th Century, and the icons of the 21st Centruy, yellow lines and parked cars! 12th September, 2006.

2006/09/12.D1571. The famous Georgian Royal Crescent at Bath. The beautiful Georgian terraced houses and period style stone setts are rather let down by the yellow lines, parked cars and a builder's skip! 12th September, 2006.

2006/09/19.D1852 Sunset over Fistral beach near Newquay in Cornwall. 19th September, 2006.

2006/09/19.D1854 Fistral beach near Newquay in Cornwall is a favourite haunt of surfers. When there is a spectacular sunset, photographers find it pretty appealing, too. 19th September, 2006.

2006/09/19.D1856 A lone surfer looking, no doubt, for some suitable waves. Fistral beach, Newquay, Cornwall. 19th September, 2006.

2006/09/19.D1860 Holidaymakers take an evening stroll along Fistral beach near Newquay in Cornwall. 19th September, 2006.

2006/09/19.D1865 The setting sun has all but disappeared into the Atlantic Ocean. Fistral beach, Newquay, cornwall. 19th September, 2006.

2006/09/19.D1870 The sun may have set, but that does not deter the surfers! Fistral beach near Newquay in Cornwall. 19th September, 2006.

2006/09/24.D2051. In September, 2006 I visited the world renowned Eden Project near St. Austell in Cornwall. This is view of the famous domes.

2006/09/24.D2082. Inside the domes at the Eden Project in Cornwall the temerature and humidity is regulated so that a variety of exotic plants from around the world can be cultivated. I have no idea what this plant is, or where it comes from, but it looked pretty exotic to me! 24th September, 2006.

2006/09/24.D2089. Yes, we have no bananas! This jungle banana shop is inside the tropical dome at the Eden Project which is the largest greenhouse in the world. 24th September, 2006.

2006/09/24.D2104. Another exotic looking plant inside the tropical dome at the Eden Project near St. Austell in Cornwall. 24th September, 2006.

2006/09/24.D2115. Inside the domes at the Eden Project near St. Austell in Cornwall there are displays of trees and plants from various parts of the world. Here are some coconut nut palm trees from the Caribbean. 24th September, 2006.

2006/09/24.D2117. Sugar plantations also feature in the tropical dome at the Eden Project near St. Austell in Cornwall. 24th September, 2006.

2006/09/24.D2141. Although the main attractions at the Eden Project are inside the domes, there are also attractive gardens with floral displays outside as well. Being late summer/early autumn, the dahlias were making a colourful display. 24th September, 2006.

2006/09/24.D2147. Another shot of the colourful dahlia display at the Eden Project near St. Austell in Cornwall. 24th September, 2006.

2007/08/06.D2717 Happisburgh on the Norfolk coast is suffering badly from coastal erosion. The previous access to the beach via the lifeboat ramp was destroyed in a storm, so this steel staircase was substituted. 6th August, 2007.

2007/08/06.D2719 A view of the cliffs at Happisburgh, Norfolk, showing the effects of the coastal erosion in this area. 6th August, 2007.

2007/08/06.D2720 The soft and crumbly nature of of the cliffs at Happisburgh in Norfolk is clear from this view from the beach. The steel staircase had to be provided when the previous access via the lifeboat ramp was destroyed in a storm. The lifeboat had to be relocated a mile further down the coast. 6th August, 2007.

2007/08/07.D2745 Bacton-on-Sea is a small resort on the Norfolk coast between Cromer and Great Yarmouth. It has very nice beaches, but is relatively unknown - this picture was taken in the height of the holiday season. So, if you want to get away from the madding crowds, head for Bacton-on-Sea. 7th August, 2007.

2007/08/07.D2750 A view from our holiday flat near Stalham in Norfolk. 7th August, 2007.

2007/08/07.D2757 Another view from our holiday flat a little later as the sun sank further. 7th August, 2007.

2007/08/11.D2924 If you can tear yourself away from the station and the North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham, there are some interesting shops in the High Street and, at the end, extensive beaches. This is a view in an easterly direction. 11th August, 2007.

2007/08/11.D2926 Another view of the beach at Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast, this time looking in a westerly direction. 11th August, 2007.

2007/08/30.01 One of London's most famous landmarks, Big Ben and the Palace of Westmenster, seen from across the River Thames. A City Cruises tour boat is approaching to pick up more passengers for a trip down the river to the Tower of London. 30th August, 2007.

2007/08/30.02 World War II battle cruiser 'H.M.S. BELFAST' moored on the River Thames opposite the Tower of London. Tower Bridge can be seen in the background. Open to the public, a tour round the 'Belfast' is well worthwhile. 30th August, 2007.

2007/08/30.03 Another well known London landmark is Tower Bridge. The story goes that when the Americans bought London Bridge they thought that this was one they were getting and then couldn't understand why it wouldn't open! 30th August, 2007.

2007/09/03.01 One of my favourite views in North Wales is that of The Moelwyns. They are seen here from across Llyn Bach in Porthmadog with Cnicht to their left. 3rd September, 2007.

2007/09/03.02 A telephoto view of The Moelwyns from across Llyn Bach in Porthmadog. Moelwyn Bach is to the right, the higher Moelwyn Mawr is in the centre and the pyramid shaped Cnicht is to their left. 3rd September, 2007.

2007/09/04.01 Black Rock Sands near Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales is a popular beach with firm sands onto which cars can be driven. And when the tide goes out, it really does go out! The beach is backed by sand dunes and the small mountain of Moel-y-Gest which can be seen in the background. 4th September, 2007.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) National Railway Museum, York. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1374307.html The original York Railway Museum has grown enormously since I first went there in 1960! It even spent a spell in an old London Trolleybus depot at Clapham before moving back to York and into the redundant 50A shed. Pictures taken at all three locations will eventually be found in this collection, but they will be added over time and will start off in the 'Stop Press! Laterst Pictures!!' collection in the 1st Gallery for the first couple of weeks or so. Thursday 1 January 1970: The original York Railway Museum has grown enormously since I first went there in 1960! It even spent a spell in an old London Trolleybus depot at Clapham before moving back to York and into the redundant 50A shed. Pictures taken at all three locations will eventually be found in this collection, but they will be added over time and will start off in the 'Stop Press! Laterst Pictures!!' collection in the 1st Gallery for the first couple of weeks or so.

2007/08/18.02 LNWR Oerlikon driving motor coach 28249 in LMS livery which is how I first remember them. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.01 Built in 1915 by the LNWR for the Euston - Watford 'new line' and the North London Broad Street - Richmond line, these EMUs had electrical equipment from Oerlikon in Zürich, Switzerland. I remember them with great affection as my very earliest recollections of train travel are of travelling in them to Dalston Junction to visit my grandparents. National Railway Museum, York, 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.03 The 1979 built ROCKET replica. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.04 Footplate and controls of the 1979 ROCKET replica. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.05 Bulleid Battle of Britain class Pacific 34051 WINSTON CHURCHILL. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.06 A close-up of WINSTON CHURCHILL's nameplate. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.08 Beautifully restored, this East Coast Joint Stock corridor third is from 1898. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.09 The corridor connection of East Coast Joint Stock corridor third No.12. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.13 Compagnie Internationale des Wagons Lit et des Grand Express Europeens 'Night Ferry' sleeping car of 1936. These coaches used to cross the channel on the ferry between Dover to Dunkerque so that sleeping passengers could travel between London and Paris undisturbed. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.11 London and South Western Railway brake/tri-composite coach of 1903 with lavatories accessible from each compartment. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.10 This Great Northern Railway Brake/Luggage van is from 1887. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.14 Built in 1976, this is the business end of the famous Japanese Shinkansen 'Bullet Train'. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.12 Southern Railway 4-SUB driving motor coach of 1925 alongside Deltic 55 002. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.15 One of the stars of the Railway Races to the North, London and North Western Railway 2-4-0 790 HARDWICKE of 1892. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.19 The Ffestiniog Railways's Double-Fairlie 0-4-4-0T LIVINGSTON THOMPSON of 1886. This was the second locomotive to be built by the F.R. in its own workshops at Boston Lodge and later carried the names 'Taliesin' and 'Earl of Merioneth'. The original name was reinstated when the loco was withdrawn for preservation in 1988. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.20 2' gauge Double-Fairlie 0-4-4-0T LIVINGSTON THOMPSON from the Ffestiniog Railway stands alongside Great Western 'Star' class 4-6-0 4003 LODE STAR. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.18 The Ffestiniog Railways's Double-Fairlie 0-4-4-0T LVINGSTON THOMPSON of 1886. This was the second locomotive to be built by the F.R. in its own workshops at Boston Lodge and later carried the names 'Taliesin' and 'Earl of Merioneth'. The original name was reinstated when the loco was withdrawn for preservation in 1988. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.17 Churchward Great Western 4-6-0 4003 LODE STAR of 1907 on display at the National Railway Museum, York. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.21 Built in 1865, PET is an 18

2007/08/18.22 Another 18

2007/08/18.27 The turntable in the Great Hall with a Southern Railway 4-SUB EMU, 'Deltic' 55 002 THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY and Chinese KF7 class 4-8-4 607. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.16 Another view of L.N.W.R. 2-4-0 790 HARDWICKE standing on the turntable in the Great Hall of the National Railway Museum at York. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.30 Built at the ex Great Western Swindon Works in March, 1960, 9F class 2-10-0 92220 EVENING STAR was the last steam locomotive to be built by British Railways. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.26 Chinese KF7 class 4-8-4 607 and Eastern Region 'Deltic' Co-Co diesel electric 55 002 THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.28 Woodhead route DC Bo-Bo electric 26020, 9F class 2-10-0 92220 EVENING STAR and Chinese 4-8-4 KF7 class 607 in the Great Hall. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.29 The Chinese KF7 class 4-8-4 towers above our own 9F class 2-10-0 92220 EVENING STAR. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.23 Compared with the dimunutive 18

2007/08/18.24 The sheer bulk of the Chinese KF7 class 4-8-4 No.607. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.25 The massive size of Chinese KF7 class 4-8-4 No.607 can be judged by the people standing next to it. 18thAugust, 2007.

2007/08/18.31 Stanier LMS 3-cylinder 2-6-4T 2500 was built in 1934. National Railway Museum, York, 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.34 Lower quadrant starter and distant signals at the NRM, York. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.32 Stanier LMS 3-cylinder 2-6-4T 2500 under a very fine signal gantry at the National Railway Museum in York. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.33 Now at the National Railway Museum, York, this very nice signal gantry once controlled train movements at the Great Central/Great Western Northolt Junction. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.35 West Coast Joint Stock Travelling Post Office No.186 of 1885 on display at the National Railway Museum, York. Note the off-set corridor connection which made it easier to cross from vehicle to vehicle. To the left of it is Bo-Bo electric 87 001 STEPHENSON of 1973. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.37 Unbeknown to many Londoners, there used to be another railway under the streets of the Capital as well as the tube system. This was the Post Office Underground Railway which ran from Paddington in the west to Whitechapel in the east calling at various central London sorting offices in between. The line was closed and mothballed on the 30th May, 2003, but it could be re-opened if the need should arise. One of the power cars, No.809 of 1931, can be seen at the National Railway Museum in York. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.38 Stripped down to its bare essentials, this is LNER Pacific 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN undergoing a major overhaul at the National Railway Museum, York. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.39 Despite being stripped down to its bare essentials, LNER Pacific 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN still proudly displays the right hand nameplate. National Railway Museum, York, 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.40 The door to the corridor that runs down the side can just be seen on the left in this shot of Flying Scotsman's tender as it waits for the engine's overhaul to be completed. National Railway Museum, York. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.36 West Coast Joint Stock Travelling Post Office No.186 of 1885 on display at the National Railway Museum, York. Note the off-set corridor connection which made it easier to cross from vehicle to vehicle. To the right of it is Bo-Bo electric 87 001 STEPHENSON of 1973. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.42 MALLARD, NRM, 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.41 The National Railway Museum's flagship is LNER Pacific 4468 MALLARD. 18th August, 2007.

1960/06/27.01 Before moving to its present location in Leeman Road, the original York Railway Museum was in a building just south of the station to the east of the line. Here we see the Great Northern Railway 'Stirling Single' 4-2-2 No.1. Sorry about the camera shake - I couln't afford a camera AND a tripod in those days! 27th June, 1960.

1960/06/27.02 Footplate and cab details of Great Northern Railway Stirling Single 4-2-2 No. 1 at the old railway museum, York. 27th June, 1960.

1960/06/27.03 North Eastern Railway locomotives in the original railway museum at York. 4-4-0 1621 is nearest the camera, with 2-4-0 910 behind it. 27th June, 1960.

1960/06/27.04 Southern interloper! London, Brighton and South Coast Railway 0-4-2 214 GLADSTONE at the old York railway museum. 27th June, 1960.

1960/06/27.05 Great Northern Railway Atlantic 990 HENRY OAKLEY in the original York railway museum which was in Queen Street, just south of the station on the 'up' side of the line. 27th June, 1960.

1960/06/27.06 Set up by the LNER, engines from that company formed the basis of the collection at the original York museum. North Eastern Railway 2-4-0 1463 was one of them. 27th June, 1960.

1960/06/27.07 Not all exhibits at the original railway museum at York were from the NER and GNR, though. Grand Junction Railway 2-2-2 No. 49 COLUMBINE was a representative of what we now call the West Coast Main Line. 27th June, 1960.

1960/06/27.08 Even more of an interloper was a tube car from the London underground. City and South London 'padded cell', now more rightly on display in the London Transport Museum. Being totally underground, it was felt that there was no need for windows, other than small ventillators just below the roof line. The seats were longitudinal and the upholstery went right up the walls so the Londoners soon coined the nickname 'padded cell'! 27th June, 1960.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Main Line 1 : Steam. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1354436.html We are very lucky to have had such a wide range of main line steam in this country since the steam ban was lifted. Here are pictures of a few steam hauled specials that I have either been on or photographed. As with other collections, these will be added to over time, with pictures starting off in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery before being transferred into here. Thursday 1 January 1970: We are very lucky to have had such a wide range of main line steam in this country since the steam ban was lifted. Here are pictures of a few steam hauled specials that I have either been on or photographed. As with other collections, these will be added to over time, with pictures starting off in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery before being transferred into here.

2008/07/05.RD2899. LNER A4 class Pacific 60007 SIR NIGEL GRESLEY passes Huntingdon on the down slow line with the northbound 'The Coronation' Express. 5th July, 2008. Photograph by Nigel Maggs.

2008/07/05.RD2900. 'The Coronation' express from London King's Cross to Edinburgh passing through Huntingdon on the down slow line behind LNER A4 class Pacific 60007 SIR NIGEL GRESLEY on the 5th July, 2008. Photograph by Nigel Maggs.

2006/08.04 B.R. Standard class 4 2-6-0 76079 has just arrived at Portmadog on the 14th August, 2006 with the 'Cambrian Coast Express'.

2006/08.03 Running round at Porthmadog, B.R. Standard class 4 2-6-0 76079 has just brought the 'Cambrian Coast Express' from Machynlleth. 14th August, 2006.

2006/08.02 B.R. Standard class 4 2-6-0 76079 shunts the stock of the 'Cambrian Coast Express' into a siding at Porthmadog on the 14th August, 2006.

2006/08.01 B.R. Standard class 4 2-6-0 76079 stands in the up platform at Porthmadog on the 14th August, 2006.

2006/08.05 Seen from across the water at Port Meirion, the 'Cambrian Coast Express' heads back towards Machynlleth on the 16th August, 2006 behind B.R. Standard class 4 2-6-0 76079.

2006/08.06 B.R. Standard class 4 2-6-0 76079 arrives at Portmadog with the 'Cambrian Coast Express' from Machynlleth. 17th August, 2006.

2007/08/15.01 Stanier 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45231 arriving at York off the Scarborough line with the 'Scarborough Spa Express'. 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/15.03 Having returned from Scarborough, Stanier 'Black 5' class 4-6-0 45231, now named THE SHERWOOD FORESTER, stands at York before setting off on another trip round the Harrogate Circle. 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/15.04 Having returned from Scarborough, Stanier 'Black 5' class 4-6-0 45231, now named THE SHERWOOD FORESTER, stands at York before setting off on another trip round the Harrogate Circle. 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/15.05 Black 5 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER sets off from York towards Leeds and Harrogate with the evening run round the Harrogate Circle. 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/15.06 The Railway Touring Company's 'Scarborough Spa Express' leaves York for the evening trip round the Harrogate Circle behind Black 5 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER. 15th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.01 The empty stock for the Railway Touring Company's 'Scarborough Spa Express' is brought into York behind Stanier 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.02 Stanier 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER sets off from York for the morning Harrogate Circle with the Railway Touring Company's 'Scarborough Spa Express' on the 16th August, 2007. The steps and footpath on the left are the shortcut from the station to the nearby National Railway Museum.

2007/08/16.03 Stanier 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER gets to grips with the Railway Touring Company's 'Scarborough Spa Express' as it sets off from York for the morning trip round the Harrogate Circle. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.04 Passengers from the 'Scarborough Spa Express' swarm down the platform on arrival at Scarborough while 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER basks in the afternoon sunshine. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.05 The 'Scarborough Spa Express' has arrived at Scarborough behind Stanier 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45231, now named THE SHERWOOD FORESTER. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.06 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER at the buffer stops on arrival at Scarborough. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.07 The empty stock of The Railway Touring Company's 'Scarborough Spa Express' is backed out of the platform at Scarborough by 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER on the 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.09 Black 5 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER at Scarborough. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.10 Ready for the return trip, 'Black 5' 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER waits for departure time with the Railway Touring Company's 'Scarborough Spa Express'. Scarborough, 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.11 A close-up of 45231's nameplate. This name, but without the definite article, was previously carried by Royal Scot class locomotive 46112.

2007/08/16.12 En route between Scarborough and York, the 'Scarborough Spa Express' bats along behind 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.13 With the evening shadows starting to fall, the Railway Touring Company's 'Scarborough Spa Express' calls at Harrogate on the final leg of the run back to York. The loco is Stanier 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.14 Passing the National Railway Museum on the final approach to York on the 'Scarborough Spa Express', Stanier 'Coronation' class Pacific 6233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND can be seen in the yard with the tender of Gresley 'A4' Pacific 60009 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA visible behind it. The Duchess was being steamed in readiness for the Railway Touring Company's 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' two days later. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.15 Back at York again, 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER catches the last rays of the setting sun having just completed the evening trip round the Harrogate Circle with the 'Scarborough Spa Express'. 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/16.16 The last rays of the setting sun catch the smokebox door of 'Black 5' 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER as it stands at York on the 16th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.01 Stanier 'Duchess' Pacific 6233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND and support coach run through York station en route to the sidings where the coaches for the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' are waiting. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.02 Stanier 'Duchess' Pacific 6233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND and support coach run through York station en route to the sidings where the coaches for the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' are waiting. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.03 LMS Coronation class Pacific 6233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND runs through York station to collect the rolling stock for the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express'. 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.04 LMS Coronation class Pacific 6233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND propels the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' coaches into York's platform 9 on the morning of the 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.07 Stanier LMS Coronation class Pacific 6233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND leaves York on the 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.08 The Railway Touring Company's 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' sets off from York for Leeds and the Settle - Carlisle line on the 18th August, 2007.

2007/08/18.09 Maroon coaches and a maroon engine make a nostalgic sight as the Railway Touring company's 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' gets away from York and heads for Leeds and the Settle - Carlisle line on the 18th August, 2007.

2003/07.01 Ex Great Western Hall class 4-6-0 5972 OLTON HALL backs out of the station at Scarborough having worked in with the 'Scarborough Spa Express' from York. It is still wearing its Hogwarts Express livery following its starring role in a Harry Potter film. July, 2003.

2003/07.04 The other loco working the 'Scarborough Spa Express' with Olton Hall was LMS 8F class 2-8-0 48151. I couldn't get a decent shot of it at Scarborough, so here it is taking water at York in readiness for the return trip. July, 2003.

2003/07.02 The impressive overall roof at Scarborough station. Outside in the excursion platforms can be seen the rake of B.R. Standard Mk.1 coaches forming the steam hauled 'Scarborough Spa Express'. July, 2003.

2003/07.03 York Staion in July, 2003 with, on the left, the B.R. Standard Mark 1 rake of the steam hauled 'Scarborough Spa Express' and, on the right, a Virgin Trains liveried HST.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Bure Valley Railway. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1346570.html A line that I have been meaning to visit for some time in the 15 inch gauge Bure Valley Railway which runs between Aylsham and Wroxham in Norfolk. I finally made it in August, 2007 - and I'm jolly glad that I did. I can't understand why I haven't been there before, but I shall most certainly be going there again! Thursday 1 January 1970: A line that I have been meaning to visit for some time in the 15 inch gauge Bure Valley Railway which runs between Aylsham and Wroxham in Norfolk. I finally made it in August, 2007 - and I'm jolly glad that I did. I can't understand why I haven't been there before, but I shall most certainly be going there again!

2007/08/09.01 Dating back to 1954, this 4-wheel industrial diesel was purchased by the Friends of the Bure Valley Railway in 1993 and rebuilt with a Peugeot diesel engine and hydraulic drive. It acts as the Aylsham yard pilot and works Permanent Way trains. Wroxham, 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.02 Bure Valley Railway No.7 SPITFIRE is a 2-6-2 based on the Indian Railways 2'6

2007/08/09.03 Half size Indian Railways ZB class 2-6-2 No.7 SPITFIRE at Wroxham. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.04 SPITFIRE moves onto the turntable at Wroxham. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.05 SPITFIRE is ready for turning. Wroxham, 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.06 SPITFIRE, now turned, at Wroxham. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.07 'ZB' class 2-6-2 No.7 SPITFIRE on the turntable at Wroxham. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.08 A portrait of 15 inch gauge power. Based on the Indian Railways 2'6

2007/08/09.09 SPITFIRE backs down onto its train at Wroxham. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.10 No.7 SPITFIRE. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.11 A close-up of No.7's building plate. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.12 No.7's cab fittings. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.13 En route to Aylsham, No.6 BLICKLING HALL is passed in Brampton Loop. Also based on the Indian Railways ZB class 2-6-2s, No.6 is painted in an LMS style livery and has an appropriate Stanier style hooter to match. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.19 No.9 is a 2-6-4T based on the locomotives of the Leek and Manifold Light Railway. It was built in 2003, mainly by Winson Engineering, but completed by Alan Keef. Aylsham Works, 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.18 No.9 is a 2-6-4T based on the locomotives of the Leek and Manifold Light Railway. It was built in 2003, mainly by Winson Engineering, but completed by Alan Keef. Aylsham Works, 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.17 No.9 is a 2-6-4T based on the locomotives of the Leek and Manifold Light Railway, having previously been based on locomotives of the Co. Donegal Railway. It was built in 2003, mainly by Winson Engineering, but completed by Alan Keef. Aylsham Works, 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.20 Aylsham station, the H.Q. and eastern Terminus of the Bure Valley Railway. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.21 BVR No.3 is a B-B diesel hydraulic. It has a Bedford diesel engine and was built in 1988. Following a major overhaul in 1998, it was named 2ND AIR DIVISION USAAF and is in a Midland and Great Northern Railway livery. Aylsham, 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.22 Aylsham station throat, with 2-6-2 SPITFIRE backing down onto its train. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.14 The Bure Valley Railway's No.1 WROXHAM BROAD is now a 2-6-4 tank engine, but it has an interesting and varied history. It started life being built c1963 as a 2-6-2 tender engine, but was finished as a steam outline petrol-hydraulic. Later, this became diesel. She has worked at a number of places including Dudley Zoo, the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch, Steamtown Carnforth, the Kirklees Light Railway and the Fairbourne Railway. Here she was known as TRACY-JO. Winson Engineering re-built her into her present guise for the Bure Valley in 1992. Aylsham Works, 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.15 No.8 is a Vale of Rheidol 2-6-2T look-a-like. It was under repair in the Aylsham Workshops on the 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.16 No.8 is a Vale of Rheidol 2-6-2T look-a-like. It was under repair in the Aylsham Workshops on the 9th August, 2007.7/08/09.25

2007/08/09.23 Half size Indian Railways 2'6

2007/08/09.24 Leaving Aylsham behind SPITFIRE. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.25 Aylsham signal box. The railway uses a radio controlled token system for the single line and this is operated from here. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.26 ZB class 2-6-2 No.6 BLICKLING HALL was passed again on the return trip, this time at the Hautbois Loop near the village of Buxton. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.27 Back at Wroxham, turned and ready for its final return of the day to Aylsham, ZB class 2-6-2 No.7 SPITFIRE. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.28 Half size Indian Railways ZB class 2-6-2 No.7 SPITFIRE is about to leave Wroxham on its last trip of the day back to Aylsham. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.29 Bure Valley Railway 2-6-2 No.7 SPITFIRE climbs out of Wroxham on its last trip of the day back to Aylsham. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.30 Bedford engined diesel hydraulic B-B No.3 2ND AIR DIVISION USAAF arrives at Wroxham with the last train of the day. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.31 Bedford engined diesel hydraulic B-B No.3 2ND AIR DIVISION USAAF arrives at Wroxham with the last train of the day. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.32 Bedford engined B-B diesel Hydraulic No.3 2ND AIR DIVISION USAAF on the turntable at Wroxham. 9th August, 2007.

2007/08/09.33 Having been turned, B-B diesel-hydraulic No.3 2ND AIR DIVISION USAAF runs round at Wroxham. 9th August. 2007.

2007/08/09.34 B-B diesel-hydraulic No.3 2ND AIR DIVISION USAAF leaves Wroxham with the final train of the day on the 9th August, 2007.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) East Anglia Transport Museum. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1346565.html Situated at Carlton Colville, just outside Lowestoft in Suffolk, the East Anglia Transport Museum has been on my 'must visit' list for some time. I finally made it in August, 2007. There are, amongst other things, trams, buses and trolleybuses, all from a bygone era. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. Thursday 1 January 1970: Situated at Carlton Colville, just outside Lowestoft in Suffolk, the East Anglia Transport Museum has been on my 'must visit' list for some time. I finally made it in August, 2007. There are, amongst other things, trams, buses and trolleybuses, all from a bygone era. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

2007/08/05.01 It's a long time since vehicles like this plied the streets of London, so we should be very grateful that a few survived into preservation. This is LCC No. 1858 of 1930 at the East Anglia Transport Museum near Lowestoft. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.26 Bournemouth Corporation 6 wheel Sunbeam with Park Royal open top bodywork of 1935. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.02 LCC No.1858. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.04 Blackpool single decker No.11 of 1939 meets London double decker 1858 of 1930. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.39 Blackpool single deck tram No.11 of 1939 alongside London Transport Leyland 6-wheel trolleybus 1201 of 1938 at the East Anglia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.05 As well as trams, there are also trolleybuses at the East Anglia Transport Museum. This is London Transport No.1201 of 1938 alongside Blackpool tram No.11 of 1939. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.03 Riding on top of the car, car, car..... The upper deck of LCC tramcar 1858 of 1930. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.07 Continental representative. No.474 is from Amsterdam and dates from 1929. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.06 Little and large! London County Council double decker 1858 of 1930 stands alongside Blackpool No.11 of 1939. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.08 Amsterdam Tramways No.474 of 1929 stands outside the depot with London Transport trolleybus No.1201 in the distance. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.09 Amsterdam tram No.474 is passed by an Austin taxi of 1937 vintage. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.10 Blackpool single decker from 1939 in front of LCC double decker from 1930. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.17 London Transport Leyland 6 wheel trolleybus 1201 of 1938 at the East Anglia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.25 Bournemouth Corporation 6 wheel Sunbeam with Park Royal open top bodywork of 1935. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.40 Bournemouth Corporation 6-wheel Sunbeam with Park Royal open top body of 1935. Blackpool single deck tram No.11 of 1939 is on the left. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.11 Vintage line-up. London double deck tram, Blackpool single deck tram and Bournemouth open top trolleybus. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.12 LCC tramcar 1858 from 1930. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.21 Self explanatory! 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.20 The destination blind of London Transport Leyland 6 wheel trolleybus 1201 of 1938 at the East Anglia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.19 London Transport Leyland 6 wheel trolleybus 1201 of 1938 at the East Anglia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.13 Blackpool single deck tram No.11 of 1939. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.23 Bournemouth and London trolleybuses at the East Anglia Transport Museum near Lowestoft. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.18 London Transport Leyland 6 wheel trolleybus 1201 of 1938 at the East Anglia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.24 Bournemouth Corporation 6 wheel Sunbeam with Park Royal open top bodywork of 1935. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.32 Another reminder of times past at the East Angia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.14 Tram stop. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.33 An Austin 10 from 1936 and a Standard Vanguard Mk.2 from the early fifties on display at the East Anglia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.15 A road sign from the past! 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.16 LCC double decker 1838 in London Transport livery makes another trip through the East Anglia Transport Museum on the 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.34 A 1937 London taxi of 1937 gives rides to visitors at the East Anglia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.41 The East Anglia Transport Museum trolleybus depot. On the left is a London Transport Metro Cammell of 1940, a Maidstone Corporation 1953 Weymann is in the centre, and, on the right, is a 1951 Burlingham from Portsmouth Corporation. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.42 You won't find many of these in London anymore!! 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.49 London Transport tramcar No.1858 of 1930 at the East Anglia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.43 Tucked away at the back of the depot is this 1922 Ransomes battery electric tower wagon. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.44 Only built in 1956, this Burlingham trolleybus is from Manchester Corporation. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.27 Blackpool tram 159 of 1927 has been the backbone of the East Anglia Transport Museum since its opening in 1972. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.28 Blackpool single decker tram as seen from the upper deck of the open top Bournemouth trolleybus. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.29 London Transport 1858 of 1930, seen from the upper deck of the open top Bournemouth trolleybus. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.30 A view of the East Anglia Transport Museum from the upper deck of the Bournemouth trolleybus. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.45 A broadside view of London Transport 6-wheel Leyland trolleybus 1201 of 1938. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.31 Double and single deck trams from London and Blackpool sit side by side at the East Anglia Transport Museum. Seen from the upper deck of the Bournemouth trolleybus on the 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.46 There are buses too, at the East Anglia Transport Museum. This is an Eastern Counties Bristol Lodekka of 1962. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.35 An RAF 3 wheel Scammell mechanical horse at the East Anglia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.36 This unusal exhibit at the East Anglia Transport Museum is a Lacre road sweeper of 1938. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.37 No doubt many will remember this scene : a green Morris 1000 GPO van and the red and white tent that covered the hole in the road. East Anglia Transport Museum, 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.38 Arn't you glad that this dinky little caravan is safely tucked away in the East Anglia Transport Museum and not in front of you on a windy single track road! 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.22 A cap badge, as worn by London Transport bus crews. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.47 Blackpool single decker No.11 of 1939 at the East Anglia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.48 Blackpool single deck tram No.11 of 1939 at the East Anglia Transport Museum. Alongside is open top Bournemouth double decker trolleybus No.202 of 1935. 5th August, 2007.

2007/08/05.50 London Transport tramcar No.1858 of 1930 at the East Anglia Transport Museum. 5th August, 2007./05.50

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 06) Buses, Cars and Other Road Vehicles. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1221596.html Although this is supposed to be a railway website, I know that I'm not the only one to appreciate vintage vehicles from other forms of transport. So I have opened a collection into which pictures of buses, cars, traction engines, etc. can be put. Thursday 1 January 1970: Although this is supposed to be a railway website, I know that I'm not the only one to appreciate vintage vehicles from other forms of transport. So I have opened a collection into which pictures of buses, cars, traction engines, etc. can be put.

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2007/02/17.01 The 17th February 2007 was the Severn Valley Railway's '1960s Transport Day'. An extensive range of cars and vans from that decade were on display at various locations along the line and this is a view of some of the exhibits outside the station at Bewdley.

2007/02/17.02 A 1960 Messerschmitt KR200 'bubble car' outside Bewdley station. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.03 Although this Citroën D Super 5 is a mere youngster from 1973, similar vehicles were to be seen in the '60s. Bewdley, 17th February, 2007.

2007/02/17.04 MG Magnette from 1955, and a Land Rover. Bewdley, 17th February, 2007.

2007/02/17.05 My Dad had one of those! A 1961 Vauxhall Cresta at Bewdley. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.06 A late '50s car, a Ford Consul Mk.II at Bewdley. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17 An ex London Transport RML at the Severn Valley Railway's 1960s Transport Day event. 'RML' indicated that the body was longer than on the standard Routemasters. Kidderminster, 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.07 Land Rovers at Kidderminster - 1. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.09 Austin FX3 taxi at Kidderminster. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.10 The concourse area at Kidderminster SVR station was given over to a display of Vauxhall Victors. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.11 1965 Austin A35 van at Kidderminster. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.12 A touch of luxury from 1950! This is a 2½ litre Daimler Empress at Kidderminster. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.13 Alvis at Kidderminster. I think that it is a TA14 of 1949, or thereabouts. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.14 Jaguar Mk.VII at Kidderminster. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.14 A pair of 6½ litre Buicks from 1938 and 1939 at Kidderminster. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.16 A 1954 1½ litre Riley at Arley. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.18 Pre-war cars were still to be seen, at least in the early '60s. This is a 1937 AC Greyhound at Arley. 17th February, 2007

2007/02/17.18 I learnt to drive in one of these! A Ford Zephyr Zodiac from 1955 at Arley. 17th February, 2007

1963/05/25 On the 25th May, 1963, London Transport held an exhibition at Neasden Works to commemorate the centenary of the Metropolitan Railway and the world's first underground railway. Included in the exhibits on show were these emergency rescue road vehicles from AEC, Bedford and Leyland. Pictures of the railway exhibits can be found in the first gallery in the London Transport Trains collection.

2007/08/16 East Yorkshire Motor Services 812 of 1964 vintage was previously London Transport RM2065. It is seen here in Scarborough on the 16th August, 2007.

1962/08.R826. [42] The early morning mists are rising over Portmadoc and The Cob as a Crosville double deck Bristol approaches the toll gate by Boston Lodge curve. The nuclear power station at Trawsfynydd was being built at that time and construction workers were billeted around Portmadoc. Fleets of buses were used to ferry them to and from Traws. August, 1962.

1962/08.R853. There's nothing new about traffic jams over The Cob at Portmadoc! This one was in August, 1962.

2008/07/27.DB64 Clearly a cut down London Routemaster, but which one? Does anybody know? The registration number is CUV 250C and I saw it parked on The Embankment in London on the 27th July, 2008. It's RCL2250, a coach version built in 1965. Thanks to 'Railcar 22' for the info.

2008/07/27.DB65 Another view of cut down Routemaster CUV 250C, ex RCL2250, on The Embankment in London. 27th July, 2008.

1962.03. It was a hard winter in 1962, which was also to be the last year of London trolleybuses. This picture was taken in Edgware, but the snow on the destination blind is obscuring the route. Perhaps someone can tell me which it is? 3rd January, 1962. Photograph by E.A.S.Cotton from the Adrian Jarvis collection.

1962.02. It may have been a hard winter in 1962, but it didn't stop Reg from the United Daries delivering the milk! Edgware, 3rd January, 1962. Photograph by E.A.S.Cotton from the Adrian Jarvis collection.

1962.01. A London Transport RT pulls away from the stop at Court Parade, North Wembley. It is on route 16 which ran from Sudbury Town Station to Victoria Station in central London. Judging by the closed shops and lack of other traffic, this would appear to be a Sunday, early in January, 1962.

1977/07.B53. Preserved London Transport RT3775 at a Traction Engine and Vintage Vehicle Rally at Hatfield in July, 1977. This is one of the later versions; an earlier type with a roof route number box can be seen behind it.

1962.04. 1962 was the last year of London Trolleybuses. Sadly, despite seeing them every day of my life whilst at secondary school, I have very few pictures. However, this, and the next two, were taken shortly before the end and, as the final shot is of Isleworth Depot, I am assuming that this, and the next one, were taken not far from there.

1962.05. Probably taken in or near Isleworth, a shot of a London Transport Trolleybus shortly before the end. This was in May, 1962 so, although the slide is not dated, it cannot have been later than then.

1962.06. A final shot of Isleworth Trolleybus Depot in the early months of 1962. Unfortunately, the slide is not dated, but as the trolleybuses in London finished in May of that year, it must have been taken before then.

1963/03.B5. Mersea is an island off the coast of Essex about nine miles south of Colchester. It is connected to the mainland by a causeway which is liable to flood at high tide. Larger vehicles, lorries, vans, buses, etc. can still get through, but cars, including mine (!), are likely to get stuck. A Bristol double decker braves the water in March, 1963.

1963/03.B6. Another Bristol double decker crossing the flooded causeway which links the island of Mersea to the Essex mainland. About nine miles to the south of Colchester, the island gets cut off at high tide when the sea covers the connecting causeway and, although buses and other larger vehicles can still get through, cars (including mine!) can't. March, 1963.

1964/04/18.B8. Although London trolleybuses finished in 1962, they struggled on in the provinces for another couple of years. This picture, and the previous one, were taken in Derby on the 18th April, 1964.

1964/04/18.B9. What was once a Daimler half-cab bus is now being used as an overhead wire repair / emergency rescue vehicle. In this picture it is rescuing a sick trolleybus in Derby on the 18th April, 1964.

1964/05.B12. Another system to carry on using trolleybuses after their demise in London was Newcastle upon Tyne. A six wheeler is seen here, alongside a new looking Leyland bus. May, 1964.

1964/05.B13. Another six wheel trolleybus of the Newcastle upon Tyne system still running in May, 1964. Trolleybuses in Newcastle survived until the 1st October, 1966.

1964/04.B10. For the 1964 Festiniog Railway Society Annual General Meeting London Area Group Working Party weekend in April of that year, something a little bigger than the customary minibus was required. So I hired a charabanc - this six-wheel Bedford Plaxton 52 (?) seater Panorama from Whitefriars Coaches of Harrow. This is it outside Harrow-on-the-Hill Metroplitan Line station prior to departure on the Friday evening. Opinions varied as to whether it was a 4-2-0 or an 0-4-2!

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Black Country Museum, Dudley. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1219480.html I have been trying to fit in a visit to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley for ages; I finally made it in February, 2007. Although not a railway museum, it does have an electric tramway, trolleybuses, a canal basin and narrowboat trips into the Dudley Tunnel and underground limestone mines. So, there's plenty there to interest the transport enthusiast. Thursday 1 January 1970: I have been trying to fit in a visit to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley for ages; I finally made it in February, 2007. Although not a railway museum, it does have an electric tramway, trolleybuses, a canal basin and narrowboat trips into the Dudley Tunnel and underground limestone mines. So, there's plenty there to interest the transport enthusiast.

2007/02/18.08 An ex Wolverhampton Trolleybus in the Depot at the Black Country Museum in Dudley. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.03 At the lower, village, terminus on the Black Country Museum electric tramway, passengers join the single decker tramcar for the run back up to the upper teminus by the main entrance and car park. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.02 The Black Country Museum has trolleybuses as well as tramcars to connect the main entrance and car park with the museum village. The single decker tramcar in this view is one that used to operate in the Dudley area, and there are trolleybuses from nearby Walsall and Wolverhampton. The one seen here, however, is from Bradford. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.09 There is a superb collection of trolleybuses at the Black Country Museum, and operational examples ply back and forth between the main entrance and the museum village. Inside the Depot, this one is from nearby Walsall. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.10 Adjoining the black Country Museum is the Dudley Canal Tunnel. Electric powered narrowboat 'Electra' emerges from from the tunnel on the 18th February, 2007.

2007/02/18.11 A view from the roving bridge over the Tipton portal of the Dudley Canal Tunnel. Electric powered trip boat 'Electra' returns from another visit underground. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.12 The oldest part of the Dudley Canal Tunnel is the Lord Ward's Tunnel opened in 1779. This was built to give access to the underground limestone mines. The limestone could then be loaded directly into the boats and brought out without further transhipment. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.13 Mining the limestone created enormous underground caverns. One of these was opened out to form Castle Mill Basin. The original 1779 tunnel to further mines, and subsequently extended to form a through route, is on the right. The left hand tunnel was driven by the present day Dudley Canal Trust some 200 years later in 1979 to by-pass a branch tunnel that was closed because of its dangerous condition. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.14 Inside the new, 1979, tunnel. Instead of traditional brick lining, this one is shotcreted. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.15 The trip boats follow a circular route through some of the underground caverns created by the extraction of the limestone. They then rejoin the main line of the Dudley Tunnel via another new tunnel, built in 1984, at Hurst's Cavern. Here there is a small tableaux representing the mining activities of two hundred years ago. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.16 The original tunnel into the limestone mines formed an underground junction with the main tunnel at Cathedral Arch. This was so called because of the style of the brickwork. This tunnel is now closed on safety grounds. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.17 Reversing back through the 1779 Lord Ward's Tunnel, still with its 200 year old brickwork. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.18 As there were no towpaths through the Dudley Tunnel, boats were 'legged' through by men 'walking' along the tunnel sides or by lying on the top of the cargo and 'walking' along the tunnel roof. Passengers are given the opportunity to have a go at legging if they so wish. Although encouraged, it is not obligatory! 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.19 Legging is best with one either side of the boat. Professional leggers would probably have worn hobnail boots, though! 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.04 At the Black Country Museum in Dudley, an electric tramway connects the main entrance with the museum village. A single decker which used to operate in the Dudley area crosses the road by the coal mine on the 18th February, 2007.

2007/02/18.07 Representing Yorkshire, an ex Bradford Trolleybus outside the Depot at the Black Country Museum. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.06 From across the water, this ex Belfast Trolleybus was busy conveying Black Country Museum visitors between the main entrance and the museum village. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.01 This single deck tramcar used to ply its trade around the streets of Dudley. The trolleybus, however, is from rather further afield - it's from Bradford, West Yorkshire. 18th February, 2007

2007/02/18.05 Trolleybuses from Belfast (left) and Bradford (right) outside the Depot at the Dudley Black Country Museum. 18th February, 2007

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Great Central Railway. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1173401.html Another line that I like to visit on a fairly regular basis is the Great Central. I have many fond memories of the 'real' Great Central in the 1960s, even though it was rapidly becoming a shadow of its former self, so I am full of admiration for the splendid recreation being done by the volunteers and staff at Loughborough, Quorn and Rothley. Thursday 1 January 1970: Another line that I like to visit on a fairly regular basis is the Great Central. I have many fond memories of the 'real' Great Central in the 1960s, even though it was rapidly becoming a shadow of its former self, so I am full of admiration for the splendid recreation being done by the volunteers and staff at Loughborough, Quorn and Rothley.

2007/01/27.02 Not taking part in the Gala was LMS 'Black 5' class 4-6-0 45305. It is seen here outside the shed at Loughborough. 27th January, 2007

2007/01/27.37 49395's last run of the day was on the 3:45 from Loughborough to Leicesster North. Here we see the fireman taking the 0-8-0's headlamp to the rear of the tender in the rapidly fading light at Leicester. 27th January, 2007

2007/01/01.02 Nicely restored in the early B.R. carmine and cream (otherwise known as 'blood and custard!') livery, this ex L.N.E.R. Gresley Buffet stands in the platform at Loughborough Central. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.14 There are quite a few early diesels on the Great Central and some of them are depicted in the next few shots. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.15 Type 2 Bo-Bo D5185.

2007/01/01.01 Loughborough station has a typical Great Central island platform. 1st January, 2007.

2007/01/01.03 Stanier 8F 2-8-0 48305 arrives at Loughborough Central from Leicester North. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.13 Robinson O4 2-8-0 63601 outside the shed at Loughborough. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.04 This, and the next few shots, show Stanier 8F 2-8-0 48305 at Loughborough. 1st January, 2007

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2007/01/01.18 D5185 again.

2007/01/01.19 The humble 350 h.p. 0-6-0 diesel shunter.

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2007/01/01.22 Still in B.R. blue, Type 3 Bo-Bo D6535.

2007/01/01.23 D123 again.

2007/01/01.25 D123 on the run-round loop at Loughborough Central. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.26 D123 has arrived at Leicester North. This station used to be called Belgrave and Birstall. In those days it had a traditional Great Central island platform, with the entrance off the bridge seen in the background. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.27 D123 at Leicester North. 1st January, 2007

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2007/01/01.28 The former through station of Belgrave and Birstall is now a terminal station known as Leicester North. D123 is running round ready for the return trip to Loughborough. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.30 Back at Loughborough, and G.W. 'Large Prairie' 2-6-2T 4141 is now ready to take over the rest of the day's trains and D123 can go back to the sidings. The engine's copper chimney cap nicely matches the other copper cap on the left! 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.31 G.W. 'Large Prairie' 2-6-2T 4141 ready to leave Loughborough Central. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.32 GW Prairie tank 4141 at Rothley. 1st January.2007

2007/01/01.34 In the gathering gloom, the up starter protects the beginning of the single line southwards towards Leicester. Gas lights on the platform begin to show, and, in the distance, the back lights on the home signals can be seen shining brightly. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.35 The 'old' Great Central is superbly recreated at Rothley and this is shown clearly in this shot as daylight fades. There is a glimmer of light from the signal box, the gas lamp hisses on the wall of the station building and a lone passenger strolls down the platform...... 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.36 The wonderful atmosphere of a busy country station as recreated at Rothley. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.37 Another busy scene at Rothley. This is a typical Great Central island platform, with the entrance from the road bridge via the staicase in the centre of the picture. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.38 Rothley station, with gas lamps alight under the awning and the road bridge in the background. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.39 The down starter is still on as the next train to Loughborough is not yet due. From here northwards, the line is now double track. Rothley, 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.40 The homely glow of the gas lamps give Rothley a special atmosphere on gloomy winter afternoons. Rothley, 1st January, 2007.

2007/01/01.41 In true Victorian/Edwardian style, the platform illumination is still the traditional gas lamp. Rothley, 1st January, 2007.

2007/01/01.42 Another shot of an illuminated gas lamp on the platform at Rothley. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.43 The typical Great Central island platform at Rothley, with the illuminated gas lamps clearly showing up in the gathering gloom. 1st January, 2007

2007/01/01.44 Daylight has all but faded, but the station gas lamps are shining brightly on the island platform and under the station awning. The entrance to the station is off the road bridge in the background and is via the covered stairway just visible. Rothley, 1st January, 2007.

2007/01/01.45 Under the stairway seen in the previous picture is the parcels office. Restored to its Edwardian condition, it is depicted in this and the next two photographs. Rothley, 1st Januarry, 2007.

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2007/01/01.48 A poster advertising the new Great Central Railway displayed at Rothley. 1st January, 2007

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Nene Valley Railway. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1171720.html I have been involved with the Nene Valley, on and off, for many years. More off, than on, though! As I have lots of pictures taken there during working and other visits, I felt that it was high time I established a collection on here. So, to start off, some pictures taken today, with others from earlier times to follow in due course. As is now my usual custom, I shall put new additions in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery for starters. Thursday 1 January 1970: I have been involved with the Nene Valley, on and off, for many years. More off, than on, though! As I have lots of pictures taken there during working and other visits, I felt that it was high time I established a collection on here. So, to start off, some pictures taken today, with others from earlier times to follow in due course. As is now my usual custom, I shall put new additions in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery for starters.

2006/12/30.05 73050 CITY of PETERBOROUGH at Wansford. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.04 B.R. Standard class 5 4-6-0 73050 CITY of PETERBOROUGH at Wansford on the 30th December, 2006.

2006/12/30.03 Admirers gather round as 73050 CITY of PETERBOROUGH awaits departure time at Wansford. 30th december, 2006

2006/12/30.01 0-6-0T No.1 THOMAS wears a festive Santa hat a Wansford. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.02 The offset corridor connection used on Travelling Post Office vehicles is clearly visible in this shot off the footbridge at Wansford. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.09 This, and the next picture, show the French de Glehn 4-6-0 compound 230D116. This locomotive is likely to return to France if sufficient funds can be raised. Whatever the future holds for this engine, it is sad to see it deteriorating and, seemingly, unloved. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.11 Awaiting its turn in the restoration queue is German 2-6-2T 64 305. Nicknamed 'Bubikopf' by the Germans, these were useful branch line passenger tank engines and it will be nice to see this one up and running again. Hopefully, this won't be too long. Wansford, 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.14 Wansford shed yard. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.15 P.W. vehicles, a standard 20 ton brake van and a shark. Wansford, 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.12 Another view of DB 2-6-2T 64 305 at Wansford. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.16 Another view of the P.W. train at Wansford. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.10 230D116 at Wansford. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.19 Leaking steam adds to the atmosphere at Wansford on the 30th December, 2006.

2006/12/30.18 Brush type 2 A1A-A1A 31 217 on shed at Wansford. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.20 73050 CITY of PETERBOROUGH runs round at Yarwell. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.21 73050 running round at Yarwell. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.22 This, and the next three pictures, show preserved freight stock at Peterborough Nene Valley station. 30th December, 2006

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2006/12/30.26 73050 CITY of PETERBOROUGH at Peterborough Nene Valley station. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.27 Ready to depart back to Wansford, B.R. Standard class 5 4-6-0 73050 CITY of PETERBOROUGH stands at the Peterborough Nene Valley station. 30th December, 2006

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2006/12/30.06 The early B.R. crest as used from soon after nationalisation until 1956. It is seen here on the tender of CITY of PETERBOROUGH.

2006/12/30.17 Another visitor from Poland is this 0-8-0 tank TKP5485. Wansford, 30th December, 2006.

2006/12/30.08 Another view of the new Heavy Overhaul Shed being built at Wansford. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.28 On an extremely gloomy December afternoon, B.R. Standard class 5 4-6-0 73050 CITY of PETERBOROUGH waits to leave Wansford with the 14:30 departure. 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.29 73050 CITY of PETERBOROUGH gets away from Wansford with a train for Yarwell. Despite the gathering gloom, it is only half past two in the afternoon! 30th December, 2006

2006/12/30.30 Another shot of 73050 leaving Wansford on a very dark and gloomy mid-winter afternoon. 30th December, 2006

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1977/09.R5802. Looking east towards Peterborough on the Nene Valley Railway at Wansford. The line was built by the London and Birmingham Railway as a branch off their main line at Blisworth in 1847, so, not only was it the first railway to reach Peterborough, it was also one of the world’s first branch lines. The signal box is of London & North Western Railway origin and the road crossed by the level crossing used to be the main Great North Road. Compare this picture with the similar shot (2009/08/27.RD3879) taken 32 years later. September, 1977.

1977/09.R5803. Wansford Station on the Nene Valley Railway with a train about to leave for Orton Mere behind German 64 class 2-6-2T 64 305. The Nene Valley Railway at Peterborough in Cambridgeshire is one of the few places in Great Britain where trains built to the continental loading gauge can be accommodated. September, 1977.

1977/09.R5804. Ex Southern Railway 4-Cor EMU 3142 at Wansford Station on the Nene Valley Railway at Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. This unit was purchased for preservation in 1973 and worked on the Nene Valley from 1976 until the early eighties. It is now undergoing a complete restoration with three vehicles at Shepherdswell on the East Kent Railway, and one at the London Transport Museum Depot in Acton, West London. September, 1977.

1977/09.R5806. Ex Deutsche Bundesbahn 'Bubikopf' 2-6-2T 64 305 at Wansford on the Nene Valley Railway near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. The Nene Valley Railway is one of the few places in Great Britain where trains built to the continental loading gauge can be accommodated. September, 1977.

1977/09.R5805. A general view of Wansford Station on the Nene Valley Railway at Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. The ex Southern Railway 4-Cor EMU 3142 can be seen at the platform and the French 230D class 4-6-0 is on the right. September, 1977.

1977/09.R5808. A close-up of the cab side of ex Deutsche Bundesbahn 'Bubikopf' 2-6-2T 64 305. Wansford, Nene Valley Railway. September, 1977.

2009/08/27.RD3878. Coaching stock at Wansford on the Nene Valley Railway. The green vehicles are the DSBs (Danish State Railways) and to the right is a TPO (Travelling Post Office) vehicle with the mail pick-up bag visible on the side of the coach. 27th August, 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 03) Trowbridge and Bath - 12th September, 2006 http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1115294.html On the way to the West Country, I spent a few days near Devizes in Wiltshire. Devizes no longer boasts a railway station, so, to have a day out in Bath, it was necessary to use Trowbridge as a railhead. Thursday 1 January 1970: On the way to the West Country, I spent a few days near Devizes in Wiltshire. Devizes no longer boasts a railway station, so, to have a day out in Bath, it was necessary to use Trowbridge as a railhead.

2006/09/12.01 The station at Trowbridge is now an unimposing modern affair. It is seen here on the 12th September, 2006 when 158 class DMU 158 764 forming a First Great Western working from Portsmouth to Cardiff called to pick up waiting passengers.

2006/09/12.02 The same train seen in the previous picture has now arrived at Bath Spa. 12th September, 2006

2006/09/12.03 In Alphaline livery, 158 964 runs into Bath Spa on the 12th September, 2006

2006/09/12.04 A First Great Western HST calls at Bath Spa on its way to Paddington. 12th September, 2006.

2006/09/12.05 EWS class 66 Co-Co 66 170 crosses the River Avon at Bath with an up freight. 12th September, 2006

2006/09/12.06 With the evening shaddows beginning to fall, a First Great Western HST bound for Paddington slows for the stop at Bath Spa on the 12th September, 2006

2006/09/12.08 The golden glints of the setting sun highlight the rear of a London bound HST at Bath Spa. 12th September, 2006

2006/09/12.09 The rear power car of a London bound HST catches the golden glints of the setting sun on a September evening at Bath Spa. 12th September, 2006

2006/09/12.10 Bathed in the early evening sunshine, a First Great Western HST sets off from Bath Spa heading for London. 12th September, 2006

2006/09/12.11 Another view of the HST in the preceding picture. 12th September, 2006

2006/09/12.12 The western end of Bath Spa is a good place to be taking taking photographs on sunny September evenings. A class 150 DMU bound for Castle Cary is seen running in on the 12th September, 2006

2006/09/12.13 More golden glints as class 150 DMU 150 244 bound for Castle Cary calls at Bath Spa on the 12th September, 2006

2006/09/12.14 In the failing evening light, 158 class DMU 158 746 races through Trowbridge. 12th September, 2006

2006/09/12.01.15 Despite the failing light, I just about managed to get this shot of this 59/1 class Co-Co heading a freight southwards through Trowbridge. 12th September, 2006.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 07.1) Canals and Other Inland Waterways. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1102877.html To make a change from the usual diet of trains and railways, this is a collection for canals and inland waterways. I know that there are a few others out there that, like me, have an interest in waterways as well as railways, so for the benefit of them, and for gongoozlers everywhere, I have created a collection where I can put a few pictures. Thursday 1 January 1970: To make a change from the usual diet of trains and railways, this is a collection for canals and inland waterways. I know that there are a few others out there that, like me, have an interest in waterways as well as railways, so for the benefit of them, and for gongoozlers everywhere, I have created a collection where I can put a few pictures.

BASINGSTOKE CANAL : 2006/04/29.01 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th April, 2006.

Basingstoke Canal : 2006/04/29.02 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th April, 2006.

Basingstoke Canal : 2006/04/29.03 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th april, 2006.

Basingstoke Canal : 2006/04/29.04 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th April, 2006.

Basingstoke Canal : 2006/04/29.05 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th April, 2006.

Basingstoke Canal : 2006/04/29.06 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th April, 2006.

Basingstoke Canal : 2006/04/29.07 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th April, 2006.

Basingstoke Canal : 2006/04/29.08 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th april, 2006.

Basingstoke Canal : 2006/04/29.09 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th April, 2006.

Basingstoke Canal : 2006/04/29.10 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th April, 2006.

Basingstoke Canal : 2006/04/29.11 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th April, 2006.

Basingstoke Canal : 2006/04/29.12 Between Ash Wharf and Ash Vale. 29th April, 2006.

KENNET AND AVON CANAL : 2006/09/10.01 West of Devizes, the K & A runs near the village of Seend. An evening towpath walk provided a few photographic opportunities. 10th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/10.05 The Kennet and Avon west of Devizes runs near the village of Seend. There is a recommended pub not far from the bridge in the background, and boaters find this a convenient spot to stop overnight. 10th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/10.03 Several boaters had chosen to stop overnight near Seend, about four miles west of Devizes. The proximity of the pub just down the lane may have had something to do with their choice of overnight moorings. 10th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/10.02 Traditional skills still live on as the decorations on this bow cabin demonstrate. 10th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/10.08 Running more or less east - west through this part of Wiltshire makes for some spectacular sunsets. Seend, near Devizes. 10th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/10.06 The golden light of a September evening enhances this rural canalside scene near the village of Seend some four miles west of Devizes. 10th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/10.07 A swing bridge across the canal gives access to a footpath which leads up to the village of Seend, about four miles west of Devizes. 10th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/10.04 Near the village of Seend, about four miles west of Devizes. A popular overnight mooring location, possibly influenced by the proximity of a nearby pub. 10th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.01 Nearing the top of the Caen Hill Flight, narrow boat 'Cropredy' crosses a short pound before entering yet another lock. 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.02 Nearly there! With three more locks to go, the climb up the Caen Hill flight is nearly over for these two narrowboats. 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.03 Looking down the Caen Hill flight from not quite the top lock. 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.04 Locks, locks and more locks! The daunting view looking up the Caen Hill Flight. 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.05 A decending boat enters a lock in the Caen hill Flight as another, ascending, boat prepares to leave and enter the lock that the other one has just left. 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.06 Are we there yet? How many more are there? These must be the questions that many a boat crew has been asking round about this point! 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.07 The steepness of the hill can be judged from this view looking up the Caen Hill flight. 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.08 About to enter the bottom lock of the Caen Hill Flight at around lunch time, it will be some three or more hours later and time for tea before it finally emerges from the top lock! 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.09 Even when boats finally clear the bottom lock of the Caen Hill Flight, there is only a very short pound before, yes, you've guessed it.....another lock! 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.10 The Caen Hill flight marching up the hill towards Devizes. 11th Sptember, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.11 The somewhat daunting view facing boats heading in the uphill direction at Caen Hill near Devizes. 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.12 This boat nears the bottom of the Caen Hill Flight some three hours or so after entering the top lock which can be reached on foot in a few minutes! 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.13 An unpowered 'butty'. This was towed by a powered boat, the two working the canals in pairs. This one is moored above the top lock at Caen Hill about two miles west of Devizes. 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.15 Original working boats on the canal are somewhat of a rarity thesedays, but this one was seen at the top of the Caen Hill flight, near Devizes. 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.14 The cabin at the stern of the butty seen in the previous picture. Despite the Grand Union description, she is on the Kennet and Avon near Devizes. 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.18 Although most boats on the canals tend to be traditional narrowboats, there are some widebeam ones which are limited to the broad canals. Caen Hill top lock, 11th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.19 As can be seen in this picture, where two narrowboats will fit in locks side by side, widebeam boats have to go it alone! 11thSeptember, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.17 A close up of the stern cabin of the boat in the previous picture.

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/11.16 A famous name from the past.

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/12.03 The final lock! From here, the Kennet and Avon Canal enters the River Avon and boats could continue on their way to Bristol. Bath, 12th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/12.02 A narrow boat on the River Avon at Bath starts the turn into the bottom lock of the Kennet and Avon Canal. 12th September, 2006

Kennet and Avon Canal : 2006/09/12.01 Entering the bottom lock of the Kennet and Avon Canal where it joins the River Avon at Bath. 12th September, 2006

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Bodmin and Wenford Railway. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1102841.html It's a long way to Cornwall so I cannot get there very often. However, I had a week there in September and, whilst there, made my first ever visit to the Bodmin and Wenford Railway. Thursday 1 January 1970: It's a long way to Cornwall so I cannot get there very often. However, I had a week there in September and, whilst there, made my first ever visit to the Bodmin and Wenford Railway.

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2006/09/20.05 Once simply the junction for Wenford Bridge, Boscarne Junction is now the northern terminus of the Bodmin and Wenford Railway. 20th September, 2006

2006/09/20.06 Having arrived from Boscarne Junction, GWR 42xx class 2-8-0T 4247 is running round at Bodmin General before setting off again for Bodmin Parkway. 20th September, 2006

2006/09/20.04 The ex. Great Western station Bodmin General, now the H.Q. of the Bodmin and Wenford Railway, is a terminal station. Trains from Bodmin Parkway to Boscarne Junction must therefore reverse here. 20th September, 2006

2006/09/20.03 The ex. Great Western station Bodmin General is now the H.Q. of the Bodmin and Wenford Railway. Trains leave here for Boscarne Junction in one direction, and Bodmin Parkway in the other. 20th September, 2006

2006/09/20.09 A couple for the diesel fans! 37 class Co-Co 37 142 at Bodmin General. 20th September, 2006

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2006/09/20.10 50 class Co-Co 50 042 at Bodmin General. 20th September, 2006

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2006/09/20.13 Great Western 42xx class 2-8-0T 4247 sets back from the train at Bodmin Parkway. A First Great Western HST bound for London Paddington is at the adjoining platform. 20th September, 2006

2006/09/20.14 The first Great Western HST is getting under way for Paddington while, from an earlier Great Western era, 42xx class 2-8-0T 4247 starts the run round. Bodmin Parkway, 20th September, 2006

2006/09/20.15 GW 2-8-0T 4247 starts to run round at Bodmin Parkway. 20th September, 2006

2006/09/20.16 GW 42xx class 2-8-0T 4247 running round at Bodmin Parkway. 20th September, 2006

2006/09/20.19 Bodmin Parkway was previously known as Bodmin Road. The signal box used to control train movements, but it is now the venue for teas and coffees. 20th September, 2006

2006/09/20.17 GW 42xx class 2-8-0T 4247 has run round and is getting ready to return to Bodmin General. 20th September, 2006

2006/09/20.18 Preparing for the return jouney to Bodmin General, GW 42xx 2-8-0T 4247 at Bodmin Parkway. 20th September, 2006

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2006/09/20.20 Half a dozen pictures of Great Western 2-8-0T 4247 having arrived, and running round, at Bodmin General. 20th September, 2006

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2006/09/20.01 The Bodmin and Wenford Railway terminus and HQ is the ex. G.W.R. station of Bodmin General. 20th September, 2006.

2006/09/20.02 How nice to see a Beattie well tank! Wearing a 72F Wadebridge shedplate, L & SWR 0298 class 2-4-0WT 30587 on shed at Bodmin. These engines were introduced in 1874, so she doesn't look bad for a 132 year old, does she? 20th September, 2006

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 06) Seaton and District Electric Tramway http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1102384.html There are not many places in England where you can, as the old song says, 'go, go, go, for a ride on the car, car, car.....', but Seaton, in East Devon, is one of the few places where you can. Moved from its previous location at Eastbourne in 1970, the Seaton Tramway is now a well established tourist attraction running inland from the coast at Seaton, along the estary of the River Axe, and terminating at the small town of Colyton some three miles away. It was regauged from its previous 2' on its transfer from Eastbourne, and the trams now run on 2'9" tracks. Thursday 1 January 1970: There are not many places in England where you can, as the old song says, 'go, go, go, for a ride on the car, car, car.....', but Seaton, in East Devon, is one of the few places where you can. Moved from its previous location at Eastbourne in 1970, the Seaton Tramway is now a well established tourist attraction running inland from the coast at Seaton, along the estary of the River Axe, and terminating at the small town of Colyton some three miles away. It was regauged from its previous 2' on its transfer from Eastbourne, and the trams now run on 2'9" tracks.

2006/09/27.03 Alongside the River Axe, car No.12 passes on the way back to Seaton. 27th september, 2006

2006/09/27.04 Car No.12 proceeds towards Seaton with the Axe estuary to the left. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.05 Car No.10 is heading for Seaton at the next passing loop. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.06 Car No.10 has arrived at the end of the line. Colyton, 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.07 The end of the line. Car No.10 at the Colyton terminus, 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.08 Car No.9 runs forwards from the terminal spur at Colyton ready to return to Seaton. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.09 Car No.9 approaches the tram stop at Colyton ready to pick up passengers waiting to return to Seaton. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.10 In the style of an L..C.C. Felthem tram, Seaton car No 12 at the midway crossing point of Colyford. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.11 The traditional style tram depot at Seaton as seen from the open top deck of a passing tram. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.01 Despite the inclement weather, a few intrepid travellers braved the elements to go 'riding on top of the car.' 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.12 The waiting shelter at Seaton is an attractive feature based on an Edwardian design. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.13 Car No.9 at Seaton with the driver/conductor reversing the trolly pole. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.14 One normally associates Glasgow trams with a green and yellow livery. However, back in 1947, one car was experimentally painted in the two tone blue as depicted on Seaton Tramway car No 9. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.15 Car No.9 sets off from the Seaton terminus for another return trip along the Axe estury to Colyton. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.16 In the livery of the Liverpool Corporation trams, Seaton Tramway car No 11 at the Seaton terminus. Passengers were having their tickets clipped by a genuine Bell Punch machine, but I bet not many of them appreciated the significance of this! 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.17 Car No.11 in Liverpool livery has just arrived at the Seaton terminus and the driver has to turn the trolley pole ready for the next trip to Colyton. 27th September, 2006

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2006/09/27.21 Three more shots of Car No.11 at the Seaton Terminus..... 27th September, 2006

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2006/09/27.24 Framed by attractive period style lamps, Liverpool liveried car No.11 waits for custom at the Edwardian style terminus at Seaton. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.25 Cars 11 and 12 at Seaton Terminus. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.26 Passengers de-tram from the London Feltham style car No.12 at the Seaton terminus. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.27 London Feltham style car No.12 stands at the end of the line at the Seaton terminus. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.28 Front end, or is it the rear end, of car No.12. Seaton, 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.29 In the style of a London 'Feltham' tram, car No.12 waits for new business at the Edwardian style Seaton Terminus. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.30 The Edwardian style waiting shelter gives protection from the elements whilst waiting for the trams. London Feltham style car No.12 is at the tram stop. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.31 Form an orderly queue..... The starting point in Seaton for a trip up the Axe estury along the erswhile branchline from Seaton Junction on the LSWR west of England main line. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.32 The glasgow livery shows well as car No.10 passes the car park and arrives at Seaton. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.33 Car No.11 is about to leave Colyton on the return trip to Seaton. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.34 Seaton Tramway car No 10 in Glasgow Corporation livery at the Colyton terminus. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.35 Car No.10 sets off from Colyton and passes the old railway station platform. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.36 Car No.9 approaching the northern terminus at Colyton. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.37 Car No.9 in the single line spur at Colyton prepares to reverse direction for the run back to Seaton. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.38 Car No.9 starts away from the reversing spur at Colyton and passes a nice display of dahlias on the left. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.39 Car 11 draws up to the tram stop at Colyton to work the last service back to Seaton. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.40 Miss this one, and it's a long walk back to Seaton! Car 11 prepares to leave Colyton with the last trip back to Seaton on the 27th September, 2006.

2006/09/27.41 At the intermediate stopping point of Colyford, the Seaton Tramway crosses the main A3052 road on the level. Car 11 is seen here crossing the road on the last working of the day on the 27th September, 2006.

2006/09/27.42 With the light rapidly failing, car 11 pauses at Colyford on the last service of the day. 27th September, 2006

2006/09/27.43 Last tram today! Car 11 at Colyford on the evening of the 27th September, 2006.

2006/09/27.02 Works and maintenance car No.2 outside the depot at Seaton. 27th September, 2006

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Lynton and Barnstaple Railway http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1102101.html When I walked the trackbed of the L & B back in the summer of 1961, little did I imagine that, 45 years later, I would be riding along part of the line in a two foot gauge train! But that's what happened - and here are some pictures to prove it. Only a mile has been reopened so far, but it's certainly a step in the right direction. Thursday 1 January 1970: When I walked the trackbed of the L & B back in the summer of 1961, little did I imagine that, 45 years later, I would be riding along part of the line in a two foot gauge train! But that's what happened - and here are some pictures to prove it. Only a mile has been reopened so far, but it's certainly a step in the right direction.

1961/08.10 Another overbridge, somewhere on the L & B. August, 1961

2006/09/16.03 On hire from Bressingham, Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT BRONLLWYD is ready to leave Woody Bay with the next train to Killington Lane. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.04 The L & B can now offer extra comfort in first class compartments. The train is about to depart from Woody Bay for Killington Lane behind Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT BRONLLWYD on hire from Bressingham. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.06 The new station at Killington Lane. The original linewas in the cutting seen on the left. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.05 Track layout at Killington Lane. The railway is on new formation here, the original line being in the cutting away to the right. The gradient as the line climbs towards Woody Bay can be clearly seen in the background. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.07 Constructed earlier this year, Killington Lane Halt is a mile from Woody Bay in the direction of Parracombe. Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT BRONLLWYD has run round its train and is ready to return to Woody Bay on the 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.08 Leaving Killington Lane. The station is built on a new formation above the level of the original line which can be seen descending into the cutting to the left. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.09 Shiny narrow gauge rails! Who'd have thought it?! 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.10 The L & B lives again! Two foot gauge tracks amidst the fabulous North Devon scenery. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.11 Arriving back at Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.12 Woody Bay station as seen from an arriving train. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.13 L & B train having just arrived at Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.14 One for the diesel fans! HEDDON HALL on shed at Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.15 Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT BRONLLWYD, on hire from Bressingham, amide the sylvan surroundings of Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.17 Another view of the L & B freight waggons at Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.18 The original L & B Rly bogie carriage No. 7 is nicely restored and on display at Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.20 Another original item of L & B rolling stock is this bogie luggage van No. 23. Woody Bay, 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.19 The interior of original L & B carriage No. 7. This vehicle comprises two compartments sparated by a central open area. A somewhat unusual design. Woody Bay, 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.21 Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT BRONLLWYD is on hire from the Bressingham Steam Museum near Diss in Norfolk and can be found working trains at weekends and on certain days during the week. It is seen here coming off the train at Woody Bay ready to run round for the next trip to Killington Lane. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.22 BRONLLWYD running round - 1 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.23 BRONLLWYD running round - 2 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.24 BRONLLWYD running round - 3 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.25 BRONLLWYD running round - 4 1th September, 2006

2006/09/16.26 Propelling a small 4 wheel waggon containing a compressor for the brakes, BRONLLWYD sets off from Woody Bay with another train for Killington Lane. 16th september, 2006

2006/09/16.27 BRONLLWYD starts down the gradient as she leaves Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.28 The beautiful North Devon scenery forms the backdrop to the train as it leaves Woody Bay for Killington Lane. 16th september, 2006

2006/09/16.16 L & B Rly freight stock in the siding at Woody Bay station. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.29 Back again! BRONLLWYD approaches Woody Bay on her return from Killington Lane. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.30 BRONLLWYD approaching Woody Bay. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.31 BRONLLWYD runs into Woody Bay after another return trip to Killington Lane. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.32 Newly built earlier this year, the 1st/3rd composite carriage has much more comfortable upholstered seating in the first class compartments and is well worth the extra couple of quid! Woody Bay, 16th September, 2006

2006/09/16.33 Under a wide open North Devon sky, a train for Woody Bay leaves the newly built (temporary?) terminus at Killington Lane. The original cutting at this point is to the right of the picture, but was filled in many years ago so major excavations are required here before trains can get under the road and proceed further towards Parracombe. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/18.01 The lane from the village to Parracombe Halt continues past the station and then swings sharply to the right and goes over the line on this bridge. The 'line' is now the garden of the bungalow that occupies the station site and trackbed. 18th September, 2006

2006/09/18.02 There's not much at Parracombe to indicate that it was once a Halt on the L & B, but this Southern Railway concrete waiting shelter gives a clue. A bungalow occupies the station site and trackbed and a chimney can be seen behind the shelter. In the distance, the overbridge can just be seen. 18th September, 2006

2006/09/16.01 A more general view of Woody Bay station. 18th September, 2006.

2006/09/16.02 It is hard to believe that Woody Bay station on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway was closed for over 70 years! 18th September, 2006

2006/09/18.03 Caffyns Halt used to be down there! Will two foot gauge trains ever steam round that curve again, I wonder? Looking towards Woody Bay and Barnstaple, 18th September, 2006

2006/09/18.04 The lane which crossed the railway at Caffyns went up and over this hump back bridge. Nowadays, it crosses the course of the railway at the same level. Looking towards Lynton, 18th September, 2006

2006/09/18.05 The same bridge at Caffyns as seen in the previous picture, but from the other side. Lynton is behind me. 18th September, 2006

2006/09/18.06 From under the Caffyns overbridge. Hard to imagine that trains once ran through here. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/18.07 The course of the railway runs through here. Looking towards Lynton from near Caffyns. 16th September, 2006

2006/09/18.08 Also near Caffyns looking towards Lynton. 16th September, 2006

$1961/08.01 This is the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway platform at Barnstaple Town station. Although a bit overgrown, it is clear where the narrow gauge tracks had been despite being closed in 1935. The standard gauge trains on the line to Ilfracombe called at the opposing platform face. August, 1961$

1961/08.02 Outside Barnstaple, the course of the L & B heads for open country. August, 1961

1961/08.03 This is the halt at Snapper, some two miles from Barnstaple where this coach was still intact. I understand from Keith V that it is coach No. 1, a saloon/brake, but truncated by the time I saw it. Does it still exist, can anyone tell me? August, 1961. I understand that This coach (half!) was destroyed by fire at least 20 years ago. I think some of the door fittings had been removed prior to that.

1961/08.04 Coach No.15 had also been at Snapper, but, about a year beforehand, this had been purchased by the Festiniog Railway and removed to North Wales where it subsequently became buffet car No. 14. The London Area Group of the Festiniog Railway Society was involved in the dismantling and removal of this vehicle and a sign on the platelayer's hut still proclaimed it to be the F. R. Co. Mess Room! August, 1961

1961/08.05 Chelfham Viaduct was fenced off, so it was necessary to abandon the trackbed and walk down into the valley, rejoining the course of the railway further along. August, 1961

1961/08.06 Another view of Chelfham Viaduct. August, 1961

1961/08.07 This, and the next six pictures, show annonymous sections of the Lynton and Barnstaple trackbed. I am hoping that those more expert on matters L & B than I will be able to identify at least some of them. August, 1961. Keith Vingoe writes : Hi Ron This is Holloways Bridge No.26 a short distance from the site of the Chumhill accident which occured at Cattle Creep 25 Regards KV. Thanks, Keith.

1961/08.08 Overbridge on the L & B. August, 1961

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) West Somerset Railway http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1100634.html Based at the Somerset coastal town of Minehead, the West Somerset Railway runs inland towards Taunton on the West of England main line. The junction with the main line is at Norton Fitzwarren, but the W.S.R. trains terminate at the preceding station of Bishop's Lydeard. Nevertheless, this gives a worthwhile trainride, and one with some hefty gradients to make the engines work for their living. Thursday 1 January 1970: Based at the Somerset coastal town of Minehead, the West Somerset Railway runs inland towards Taunton on the West of England main line. The junction with the main line is at Norton Fitzwarren, but the W.S.R. trains terminate at the preceding station of Bishop's Lydeard. Nevertheless, this gives a worthwhile trainride, and one with some hefty gradients to make the engines work for their living.

2006/09/17.01 A general view of the country end of Minehead station showing the lower quadrant starting signals for both platforms. 17th September, 2006.

2006/09/17.02 The signal box at Minehead is nicely restored to Great Western condition. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.03 DMU trailers with individual doors to each seating bay are useful additions to steam hauled trains at busy times. Minehead, 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.04 Some off peak trains are operated by heritage DMUs such as this class 115. Minehead, 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.05 Looking absolutely resplendent after its recent major overhaul, Southern Railway Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 850 LORD NELSON simmers gently in the shed yard at Minehead. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.06 Ex Southern Railway LN class 4-6-0 850 LORD NELSON sits quietly in the shed yard at Minehead. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.07 Study in Malachite. Fresh from its recent major overhaul, ex Southern Railway Lord Nelson class 4-6-0 850 LORD NELSON looks resplendent in Southern Railway malachite green. Minehead, 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.08 Great Western 2800 class 2-8-0 3850 on shed at Minehead. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.09 Great Western 2800 class 2-8-0 3850 simmers gently at Minehead. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.11 0-6-0 diesel mechanical 204hp shunter D2133 at Minehead. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.12 B.R. standard class 4 2-6-4T 80136 runs round at Minehead ready for the next trip to Bishops Lydeard. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.13 B.R. standard class 4 2-6-4T 80136 at Minehead. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.14 The guard gives the driver of B.R. standard 2-6-4T 80136 the details of the train that is ready to leave Minehead for Bishops Lydeard. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.15 This, and the next two pictures, shows some Great Western coaches at Blue Anchor. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.16 GW coach at Blue Anchor. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.17 GW coaches, Blue Anchor. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.18 A Great Western 'Syphon G' at Williton. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.19 D9526 Teddy Bear 0-6-0 diesel at Williton. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.20 Williton. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.21 B.R. standard class 2-6-4T 80136 has arrived at Williton. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.22 When the trains crossed at Williton, I was pleased to see Somerset and Dorset Railway 2-8-0 No 88 heading the other train. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.23 ex Somerset and Dorset 7F 2-8-0 No.88 runs into Williton. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.24 B.R. Standard class 4 2-6-4T 80136 has now arrived at Bishops Lydeard. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.26 With steam to spare, B.R. Standard class 4 2-6-4T 80136 runs back into the station during the run round process. Bishops Lydeard, 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.27 Taking water - 1. In this and the next picture, B.R. Standard class 4 2-6-4T 80136 takes water at Bishops Lydeard before rejoining the train for the return trip to Minehead. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.28 Taking Water - 2

2006/09/17.25 GWR King class 4-6-0 6024 KING EDWARD I in a not very photographic position at Bishops Lydeard. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.29 The return train to Minehead waits to leave Bishops Lydeard and B.R. Standard 2-6-4T 80136 has a full head of steam for the climb ahead. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.30 Bishops Lydeard station with B.R. Standard 2-6-4T 80136 getting ready to depart for Minehead. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.31 B.R. Standard class 2-6-4T 80136 waits for departure time at bishops Lydeard. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.32 Steam services have now finished for the day, but there is still final working with a DMU seen here leaving Minehead for Bishops Lydeard. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.33 At the end of its day's work, B.R. Standard 2-6-4T 80136 simmers quietly at Minehead. 17th September, 2006

2006/09/17.34 A final look at Minehead station. 17th September, 2006

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02) Ironbridge. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1100255.html Although not railway museums as such, the museums at Ironbridge do have some railway related exhibits to reflect the impact that railways had on the industrial revoluntion. Certainly worth a visit, but do allow plenty of time. Several days, if possible. Thursday 1 January 1970: Although not railway museums as such, the museums at Ironbridge do have some railway related exhibits to reflect the impact that railways had on the industrial revoluntion. Certainly worth a visit, but do allow plenty of time. Several days, if possible.

2006/08/19.02 The Tar Tunnel at Coalport - 2. Even today, natural bitumen can be found ousing down the walls and there are warning notices not to get it on your clothes! 19th August, 2006

2006/08/19.01 The Tar Tunnel at Coalport - 1. The original idea behind this tunnel was to connect the lower levels of the coal mines further up the valley with the River Severn to save on the costs of transport. However, during construction the tunnellers found a natural source of bitumen and it was more profitable to extract this instead. 1000 yards in lengh, some 10% of this is now open to the public. 19th August, 2006

2006/08/20.01 The Hay Incline, Coalport - 1. The coal was brought from the mines in tubs floated on the upper level of the Shropshire Canal to the top of this incline. Here, the the tubs were loaded onto special waggons to be lowered down the incline to the lower level of the canal for onward transportation to the River Severn. 19th August, 2006

2006/08/20.05 Narrow gauge plateway track and pointwork with 'L' shaped plates from the days when the flanges were on the rails, not the wheels. 20th August, 2006

2006/08/20.06 Another view of the plateway track seen in the previous picture. 20th August, 2006

2006/08/20.07 Narrow gauge track behind the pit head steam engine at Blists Hill. 20th August, 2006

2006/08/20.09 An abandoned mine working and narrow gauge track at Blists Hill. 20th August, 2006

2006/08/20.10 An old mine adit with a section of narrow gauge 'L' shaped plateway track. Blists Hill, 20th August, 2006

2006/08/20.11 A close up of the plateway track seen in the previous picture. 20th August, 2006

2006/08/20.02 Looking up the Hay Inclined Plane between Coalport and Blists Hill. This incline connected the upper and lower levels of the Shropshire Canal. 20th August, 2006

2006/08/20.03 The top of the Hay Incline near Blists Hill. This is where the coal laden tubs were loaded onto the waggons on which they would be transported down the incline to the lower level. At the same time, an empty tub would be brought back up. 20th August, 2006

2006/08/20.04 Looking down the Hay Inclined Plane as seen in the previous pictures. 20th August, 2006

2006/08/20.12 Built in 1990, this is a working replica of Richard Trevithick's 1802 Penydarren Tramway locomotive. Note the flangeless wheels running on 'L' shaped plateway tracks. 20th August, 2006

2006/08/20.13 Another view of the Penydarren replica. It is on display, and occasionally steamed, at the Blists Hill open air Victorian town museum near Coalport. 20th August, 2006

2006/08/20.08 Narrow gauge 'L' shaped plateway track by the upper level of the Shropshire Canal at Blists Hill. Only a shortish section of the canal has water in it. 20th August, 2006

2006/08/21.01 There was nothing to indicate who the builders of this 0-6-0 industrial saddle tank were, when it was built, or where it worked. Does anybody know? 21st August, 2006.

2006/08/21.02 This, and the following picture, depict a couple of Sentinel vertical boilered 0-4-0s tucked away in an odd corner of the Museum of Iron at Coalbrookdale. There is nothing to say what they are, when they were built, where they worked, etc. Can anybody provide any further information about their history? 21st August, 2006

2006/08/21.03 A Sentinel undressed! 21st August, 2006

2006/08/21.04 The Great Western branch line from Madeley Junction, between Wolverhampton and Wellington, and Buildwas Junction was retained to serve Ironbridge Power station when the rest of the lines in that area were closed. This viaduct is near the Museum of Iron at Coalbrookdale. 21st August, 2006

2006/08/21.05 Another view of the viaduct at Coalbrookdale seen in the previous view. Is this line still in operation, can anybody tell me? Yes, it is. The line is still open as far as Ironbridge Power Station. 21st August, 2006

2006/08/21.06 Another example of 'L' shaped plateway track on display at the Museum of Iron at Coalbrookdale. The grooves worn by the passage of countless waggon wheels can be clearly seen. The chairs holding the track to gauge are interesting - the one on the left is wider than than that on the right. Was this for a wooden or metal key, or part of a simple point? If anybody know the answer, I would be pleased to know. 21st August, 2006

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 01) Welsh Highland Railway - 1. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1062786.html The rebuilding of the Welsh Highland Railway from Caernarfon through to Porthmadog continues apace, and pictures of the reconstruction work, together with the ex South African Railway Garratts going about their daily business, will appear here from time to time when I have made a visit to the area. For pictures of the Welsh Highland trackbed in various locations during the closure period, see the collection 'Welsh Highland Railway - The Dormant Years' in the 1st Gallery. Thursday 1 January 1970: The rebuilding of the Welsh Highland Railway from Caernarfon through to Porthmadog continues apace, and pictures of the reconstruction work, together with the ex South African Railway Garratts going about their daily business, will appear here from time to time when I have made a visit to the area. For pictures of the Welsh Highland trackbed in various locations during the closure period, see the collection 'Welsh Highland Railway - The Dormant Years' in the 1st Gallery.

2006/08/17.01 Looking down the gradient towards the A498 road overbridge, south of beddgelert. 17th August, 2006.

2006/08/17.02 The old bridge over the Afon Glaslyn south of Beddgelert had become unsafe and was removed. A new bridge, similar in design, but better built, has now been erected in its place. The old bridge featured in my collection 'Welsh Highland - The Dormant Years' in my first Fotopic gallery. (Click on the link to the left of the index page to find it.) 17th August, 2006.

2006/08/17.03 Another view of the new bridge over the Afon Glaslyn at Pont Bryn-y-Felin. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.04 The WHR trackbed has been used as a footpath for many years and is therefore still very well defined. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.05 The trackbed is a well worn footpath as it enters the Aberglaslyn Pass. Clearly this cannot continue when tracklaying begins, let alone when the trains start to run! A new footpath has therefore been provided, and this can be seen to the right. 17th August, 2006.

2006/08/17.06 The A498 overbridge seen from Pont Bryn-y-Felin. The road bridge is due for replacement before the line reopens. 17th August, 2006.

2006/08/17.07 A view from under the A498 bridge showing the approach from the Beddgelert direction. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.08 Looking towards Beddgelert, this cutting, close by the A498, has been cleared of major trees and shrubs.

2006/08/17.09 New track! This, and the next few pictures, show the newly laid track at Pont Cae'r Gors south of the summit of the line at Pitt's Head. 17th August, 2006.

2006/08/17.10 Looking south through Pont Cae'r Gors cutting.

2006/08/17.11 Looking north towards Pitt's Head and Rhyd Ddu.

2006/08/17.13 When this picture was taken on the 17th August it was hot news as the track through the cutting at Pont Cae'r Gors had only just been laid. However, tracklaying has preceded well beyond this point since then and 'hot news' is already history!

2006/08/17.12 Newly laid track through Pont Cae'r Gors cutting, with new rails in the two-foot ready for the next track laying gang to extend the head of steel that bit further. 17th August, 2006.

2006/08/17.14 The cutting at Pont Cae'r Gors seen on the 17th August, 2006 when the track had only just been laid.

2006/08/17.16 UPNOR CASTLE and a works train can just be seen peeking round the curve on the approach to Pont Cae'r Gors. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.15 Looking towards Rhyd Ddu on the 17th August, 2006, newly laid track on the approach to Pont Cae'r Gors.

2006/08/17.18 Another view of 138 running round at Rhyd Ddu on the 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.19 138 completing the run round at Rhyd Ddu on the 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.20 138 is now ready to depart from Rhyd Ddu on the return trip to Caernarfon. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.22 Beyer Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 leaves Rhyd Ddu and heads round the Ffridd Isaf curves on the 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.23 Heading down the gradient towards Caernarfon, Beyer Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No 138 on Ffridd Isaf curve just after leaving Rhyd Ddu. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.24 The sharp curve at Ffridd Isaf is clearly seen as Beyer Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No 138 heads for Caernarfon on the 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.21 ex South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Garratt 138 leaves Rhyd Ddu and sets off down the gradient towards Caernarfon. 17th August, 2006.

2006/08/17.25 The ex South African Railways bogie open waggon at the rear of the train has been fitted out with bicycle racks to enable cyclists to access the hills without the effort of having to cycle there first. Rounding the sharp curve at Ffridd Isaf, the train has just left Rhyd Ddu and has started the decent towards Caernarfon behind Beyer Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No 138. There are good views of the loco from the rear of the train when rounding this curve.

2006/08/17.26 The tamping machine had been working on the Phase 4 extention and has now returned to the Engineer's Sidings at Rhyd Ddu. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.27 Freight stock from the South African Railways now at work on the WHR. Seen here at Rhyd Ddu, 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.28 A works train comprising an ex. South African Railways bogie hopper ballast waggon, mess coach No. 1000 and Planet 4 wheel diesel UPNOR CASTLE in the Engineer's Sidings at Rhyd Ddu. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.29 The Ff. R. Observation Car No. 100 has been a familiar sight on the Ffestiniog for many years. Now life expired, it has been downgraded to serve as a Mess Coach for workers on the Phase 4 extention of the Welsh Highland and now carries the number 1000. It is seen here at Rhyd Ddu on the 17th August, 2006.

2006/08/17.30 Ex South African Railways Beyer Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 143 arriving at Rhyd Ddu with a train from Caernarfon on the 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.31 Pullman luxury on the W.H.R. Named BODYSGALLEN, the first class Pullman car is seen here at Rhyd Ddu on the 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.32 ex South African Railways Beyer Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 143 running round at Rhyd Ddu. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.33 Another view of 143 running round at Rhyd Ddu. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.34 143 runs back into the passenger side of the platform at Rhyd Ddu. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.35 Ready to go! 143 is now about to depart from Rhyd Ddu again for Caernarfon. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.36 Trains crossing at Waunfawr. Ex South African Railways Beyer Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2s 138 (left) and 143 pass at Waunfawr on the 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.37 Running round at Caernarfon - 1 The ex. South African Railways Beyer Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 143 on the 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.38 Running round at Caernarfon - 2 Another view of 143 running round. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.39 Not many cyclists were in evidence at Caernarfon on the 17th August, 2006, but, in view of the weather, I don't blame them! 143 is taking water in the background ready for the next trip up the line to Rhyd Ddu.

2006/08/17.41 A portrait of ex South African Railways Beyer Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No 143 as it takes water at Caernarfon on the 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.40 Ex South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Garratt 143 takes water in the pouring rain at Caernarfon. 17th August, 2006.

2006/08/17.42 Last trip! 143 is now ready to leave Caernarfon with the last trip of the day to Rhyd Ddu on the 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.43 Back on its train at Carnarfon, ex South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Garratt 143 faces a wet journey up to Rhyd Ddu on the 17th August, 2006. However, the rain did stop before we got there!

2006/08/17.44 The other currently working ex South African Railways Beyer Garratt 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 No 138 is seen as the trains cross at Waunfawr. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.45 Ex South African Railways 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratt No 143 running round at Rhyd Ddu. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.46 Back home again after an absence of many years, North Wales Narrow Gauge Railway carriage No. 24 is now back at work on the W.H.R. It is seen here at Rhyd Ddu on the 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.48 A close up of 143's South African Railways number plate. 17th August, 2006

2006/08/17.47 The final train of the day on the 17th August, 2006 leaves Rhyd Ddu for Caernarfon behind No 143. This is one of the ex South African Railways NG/G16 class 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Beyer Garratts currently at work on the WHR.

2007/09/03.04 New track for the Welsh Highland Railway cross town link at Porthmadog is stored in the large car park by Llyn Bach. Pre-curved for the section across the Britannia Bridge, the rail is tramway track rolled in Austria for the road crossings here and at Snowdon Street. Work on the construction of the cross town link is about to commence. 3rd September, 2007.

2007/09/03.01 New track for the Welsh Highland Railway cross town link at Porthmadog is stored in the large car park by Llyn Bach. Pre-curved for the section across the Britannia Bridge, the rail is tramway track rolled in Austria for the road crossings here and at Snowdon Street. Work on the construction of the cross town link is about to commence. 3rd September, 2007.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 01) Ffestiniog Railway. http://ronfisher2.fotopic.net/c1062751.html I usually make at least one or two visits to the Ffestiniog Railway most years, so this is the collection for current and future pictures. They will, of course, start off in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery for the first couple of weeks or so. Thursday 1 January 1970: I usually make at least one or two visits to the Ffestiniog Railway most years, so this is the collection for current and future pictures. They will, of course, start off in the 'Stop Press!' collection in the 1st Gallery for the first couple of weeks or so.

2006/08/13.01 0-4-4-0 Double Fairlie MERDDIN EMRYS arrives at Portmadog Harbour Station. 13th August, 2006.

2006/08/13.02 Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T MERDDIN EMRYS slows to a stop at Porthmadog Harbour Station. 13th August, 2006

2006/08/15.01 First Class! That's the Ff.R!

2006/08/13.03 Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T MERDDIN EMRYS runs round after taking water at Porthmadog Harbour Station. 13th August, 2006

2006/08/13.04 Painted in the 1950s/early 1960s livery of green and ivory, carriage No 17 at Porthmadog Harbour Station on the 13th August, 2006

2006/08/13.05 Carriage No 18 is painted in a Victorian livery. Porthmadog Harbour Station, 13th August, 2006

2006/08/13.06 Like carriage No 18 (preceding picture), the Ff.R.'s oldest bogie carriage No 15 is also painted in the Victorian livery. Porthmadog Harbour station, 13th August, 2006

2006/08/13.07 Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T MERDDIN EMRYS shunts empty coaching stock in the carriage sidings at Porthmadog Harbour Staion on the 13th August, 2006

2006/08/13.08 Another view of Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T MERDDIN EMRYS shunting empty coaches at Porthmadog Harbour Station. 13th August, 2006

2006/08/13.09 Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T MERDDIN EMRYS at Porthmadog Harbour Station on the 13th August, 2006

2006/08/13.10 Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T MERDDIN EMRYS leaves the carriage sidings at Porthmadog Harbour Station. 13th August, 2006

2006/08/13.11 Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T MERDDIN EMRYS runs back into the platform road at Porthmadog Harbour Station. 13th August, 2006

2006/08/13.12 Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T MERDDIN EMRYS sets off from Porthmadog Harbour Station with another departure for Blaenau Ffestiniog. 13th August, 2006

2006/08/13.13 With both regulators open, 0-4-4-0T MERDDIN EMRYS gets another train for Blaenau Ffestiniog under way from Porthmadog Harbour Station. 13th August, 2006

2006/08/13.14 A pleasant afternoon, a glass of Guinness and narrow gauge steam trains coming and going. Utopia, or what! Ex-Penrhyn Quarry Railway 2-4-0T/T BLANCHE arrives at Porthmadog Harbour Station. 13th August, 2006.

2006/08/13.15 Ex-Penrhyn Quarry Railway 2-4-0T/T BLANCHE at Portmadog Harbour Station with coach No.15 in the siding to the left. 13th August, 2006.

2006/08/13.16 Another view of the Ff.R.'s oldest bogie carriage No 15 in the carriage sidings at Porthmadog Harbour Station. 13th August, 2006

2006/08/14.02 Coal fire. A sight not seen on the Ffestiniog for many a year. EARL of MERIONETH at Tan-y-Bwlch. 14th August, 2006.

2006/08/14.01 Recently converted from oil to coal firing, EARL of MERIONETH awaits the arrival of an up train at Tan-y-Bwylch. The coal bunker is clealy visible. 14th August, 2006.

2006/08/14.03 Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T MERDDIN EMRYS arrives at Tan-y-Bwlch with an up train bound for Blaenau Ffestiniog. 14th August, 2006

2006/08/14.04 Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T MERDDIN EMRYS arrives at Tan-y-Bwlch with an up train for Blaenau Ffestiniog while another of the Ff.R.'s Double Fairlies, 0-4-4-0T EARL of MERIONETH waits for the road in the down platform with a train for Porthmadog. 14th August, 2006

2006/08/14.05 Now that the up train has arrived, Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T EARL of MERIONETH can get the road from Tan-y-Bwlch and set off for Porthmadog. 14th August, 2006

2006/08/14.06 Not all trains cross at Tan-y-Bwlch and the down platform is empty as 2-4-0ST/T BLANCHE runs in with an up train for Blaenau Ffestiniog. 14th August, 2006

2006/08/14.07 Water has been taken and 2-4-0ST/T BLANCHE is ready to set off up the line from Tan-y-Bwlch with a train for Blaenau Ffestiniog. 14th August, 2006

2006/08/14.08 Having taken refreshment from the water tank, 2-4-0S/TT BLANCHE sets off from Tan y Bwlch for the remainder of the journey to Blaenau Ffestiniog. 14th August, 2006

2006/08/15.03 Another view of DAVID LLOYD GEORGE at Porthmadog Harbour Station. 15th August, 2006

2006/08/15.04 Rounding the curve off The Cob into Porthmadog Harbour Station, 2-4-0S/TT BLANCHE is seen on the 15th August, 2006

2006/08/15.05 The Parks and Gardens people have made a splendid display of hanging baskets at Porthmadog Harbour Station and these are seen here as ex-Penrhyn Quarry Railway 2-4-0T/T BLANCHE arrives with a train from Blaenau Ffestiniog. 15th August, 2006.

2006/08/15.06 Ex-Penrhyn Quarry Railway 2-4-0T/T BLANCHE takes water at Porthmadog Harbour Station before returning to the shed at Boston Lodge across the Cob. Two coal waggons are on the left, one of them being them 6-wheel Cleminson. Blanche is still oil fired, but other Ffestiniog engines now run on coal, hence the fuel supply for them. 15th August, 2006.

2007/09/03.01 Hunslet 2-4-0T/T BLANCHE gets ready to leave Porthmadog Harbour Station. 3rd September, 2007.

2007/09/03.02 With a nice display by the Parks and Gardens Department in the foreground, Hunslet 2-4-0T/T BLANCHE waits for departure time at Porthmadog Harbour Station on the 3rd September, 2007.