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I am in my fifties and still have a strong interest in todays Diesel and Electric railways. My interest in Diesels began in the very early 1970's with visits to Wellingborough Station to see Class 45 and 46 'Peaks' working passenger and the odd Class 44 on a freight from Toton. Eventually this lead to getting started in photographing the diesel scene in the early 1980's when I lived in Wrexham, North Wales. Iron Ore trains from Llanwern to Shotton steelworks used to rumble past my house in the capable hands of double headed Class 37 locomotives then laterly Class 56's In 1983 I moved to Hinckley, Leicestershire and I was very keen on taking photos around Leicester or Nuneaton. I used to travel anywhere for that newsworthy photograph. However, with the passing of time and favourite classes of locomotives, I then turned my attention to other matters. However, I have discovered the Heritage Scene and I really enjoy a day out visiting our Heritage Diesel Railways around the UK especially if there is a diesel gala taking place. Recently I have become interested in the steam engine that today's enthusiast calls a 'kettle'. Living so close to the GCR as I do, I suppose it was always inevitable that the unforseeable would happen.
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| Hits (today): | 4 |
| Hits (this week): | 49 |
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| Hits (this year): | 2186 |
| Hits (all-time): | 17654 |
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| 1 | Midland Railway Centre.jpg |
Western D1048 seen in undercoat at Swanwick still under repair | An afternoon at Swanwick | (519) |
| 2 | Midland Railway Centre.jpg |
D1048 Western Lady at Swanwick on 22.8.06 | D1048 Western Lady | (416) |
| 3 | Midland Railway Centre.jpg |
20205,31108,50007,20227,20001,37314,D1048,44004,47401,45041,D7671 and D212 at Swanwick line up on 27.8.06 | 25th Anniversary of Midland Railway - Silver Jubilee Weekend | (410) |
| 4 | Midland Railway Centre.jpg |
20205,31108,50007,20227,20001,37314,D1048,44004,47401,45041,D7671 and D212 at Swanwick line up on 27.8.06 | 25th Anniversary of Midland Railway - Silver Jubilee Weekend | (392) |
| 5 | Midland Railway Centre.jpg |
50007, 20227,20001,37314 and D1048 at Swanwick on 27.8.06 | 25th Anniversary of Midland Railway - Silver Jubilee Weekend | (313) |
| 6 | Midland Railway Centre.jpg |
20205,31108,50007,20227, 20001,37314,D1048,44004,47401,45041,D7671 and D212 at Swanwick line up 27.8.06 | 25th Anniversary of Midland Railway - Silver Jubilee Weekend | (306) |
| 7 | Midland Railway Centre.jpg |
D1516 under restoration at the back of the museum at Swanwick | An afternoon at Swanwick | (292) |
| 8 | Midland Railway Centre.jpg |
D212 Aureol enters Swanwick Jct Station on 27.8.06 with 14.00 service from Butterley heading towards Riddings | 25th Anniversary of Midland Railway - Silver Jubilee Weekend | (284) |
| 9 | Midland Railway Centre.jpg |
47401 North Eastern leaves behind Ironville on 21.7.06 heading for Swanwick Junction | Private Charter of 47401 | (244) |
| 10 | Class 40 Appeal Gala.jpg |
D212 Aureol at Swanwick in BR green on 24.6.06 not able to work owing to flat batteries | Class 40 Appeal Gala | (237) |
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 | 26th Sep 2009 | D4'Great Gable' 50th Anniversary Diesel Gala
D4 looked magnificent following its re-paint into green for its 50th Anniversary gala at MR - B. The old gal performed with distinction along with other peak companions D182, 45041, and 45133. D4 carried the name of Ingleborough rather than Great Gable on the saturday that I visited
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 | 28th Jun 2009 | English Electric Event 2009
Popped in to capture 37248 on my way to the Peak Rail Diesel Gala. Also photographed 40012 at Swanwick Junction Station where both platforms were in use
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 | 5th Apr 2009 | 20189 and Others at MRC
A few images of 20189 working passenger services together with 08331 re-painted in black livery and a smart looking 47401
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 | 9th Sep 2007 | Class 20 Weekend
A nice Sunday spent at Midland Railway Butterley. D8001 looked great in green and working with D8007 was magnificent. Well done to everyone for a good show and getting D8001 re-painted in time
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 | 24th Jun 2007 | CFA Gala 2007
Went to the CFA Gala on the saturday. Didn't seem to be very well supported which was a shame. Weather not great. Saw some good running of 50007 and D212. 37314 was low on oil so ran less than the other two. Sir Edward Elgar look splendid after its re-paint, keeping same style livery
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 | 5th Jun 2007 | Codnor Park Junction, Ironville
25321 collected 2 liner flats for repair at Butterley from 66534 at Codnor Park Junction. The 66 returned light to Lawley Street as it was unable to take back 12 repaired lioners due to the Ewewash blockade getting underway earlier than advertised
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 | 19th May 2007
to 20th May 2007 | Chopperfest Gala
A marvellous event featuring 8 different Class 20's on passenger and freight duties including 2 mainline 20's supplied by DRS along with 31108 before its departure. My visit was on the Saturday but I popped back on the Monday morning to fot 20907 in a better position than at the event. The highlight for me was Quintuple Choppers on the last train of the day from Riddings to Swanwick only
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 | 11th May 2007 | Arrival of Chopperfest 20's
20189 from Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway and D8007 and D 8154 from Churnet Valley arrived on 9 May and 10 May respectively by low loaders. Pics of these 20's along with 20001 (D8001) at Swanwick
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 | 17th Apr 2007 | 40145 collects 31108 for NYMR Diesel Gala
A visit to Swanwick then a dash to Ironville to see 40145 collect 31108 to take this loco to NYMR diesel gala 20- 22 April 2007 stopping off en route at Barrow Hill to collect 2 Deltics and NRM York for D6700. Thanks to all concerned for access to Midland Railway
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 | 13th Apr 2007 | New arrival 33046 and a few old favourites
Took the opportunity as in the area to pop into Swanwick and phot ex FM Rail 33046 at its new preserved home. Also 31108 has been re-painted prior to its guest appearance along with 20227 at the NYMR between 20-22 April 2007
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 | 27th Aug 2006 | 25th Anniversary of Midland Railway - Silver Jubilee Weekend
Went to Swanwick to see the line up of 12 Main Line diesel loco's at Swanwick Yard on Sunday afternoon. D212 was working services before later joining the line up. Fantastic sight if only......
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 | 22nd Aug 2006 | D1048 Western Lady
Called into Swanwick Yard to see how D1048 Western Lady was coming along. Now in blue body undercoat. Green 50007 and green D212 were posing together in the sun.
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 | 21st Jul 2006 | Private Charter of 47401
47401 North Eastern was chartered privately to work 9 round trips of the Midland Railway. The loco currently in large logo livery is due to be re-painted soon into BR Blue livery.
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 | 24th Jun 2006
to 25th Jun 2006 | Class 40 Appeal Gala
The highlight of the gala was D212 Aureol in BR green looking superb. Unfortunately the Whistler suffered from flat batteries on the saturday but did work on the sunday from lunchtime. Awesome!
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 | 8th Apr 2006 | Midland Railway - Butterley Gala
Managed to get to Butterley for a few hours for the gala. Weather very mixed in the afternoon. Just a few sunny spells but never mind. Green Class 50 looked great.
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 | 18th Feb 2006 | An afternoon at Swanwick
A quick look round the museum and Swanwick Yard on a lovely winter's afternoon. Saw the Western for the first time this year.
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 | 2nd Jul 2005 | Midland Railway Centre
Lots of heritage diesels on display at Midland Railway Centre, Ripley,Derbyshire including green 50007 along with D7671 working many services.
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| Welcome to The Midland Railway - Butterley. This gallery looks at the diesels to be found at the preserved railway covering the diesel gala's and normal visits. I also take a look in the museum, around the yard and anywhere a diesel might be found. The photograph from across the reservoir at Butterley is probably everyone's favourite location. |
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