MIDLAND RAILWAY - BUTTERLEY http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/ 17 rows en-gb 60 D4'Great Gable' 50th Anniversary Diesel Gala http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1760603.html 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 Saturday 26 September 2009: 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

45041 at Golden Valley, Midland Railway - Butterley on 26.9.09 with 1508 Pye Bridge - Hammersmith service at 'D4 50th Anniversary Gala' 45133 is at rear 45133(rear) at Golden Valley, Midland Railway - Butterley on 26.9.09 with 1508 Pye Bridge - Hammersmith service at 'D4 50th Anniversary Gala' 45041 is at the front D182 is seen on the straight at Golden Valley, Midland Railway - Butterley on 26.9.09 with 1502 Hammersmith - Pye Bridge service at at 'D4 50th Anniversary Gala' D4 is at the rear D4 carrying the name Ingleborough at rear at Golden Valley, Midland Railway - Butterley on 26.9.09 of 1502 Hammersmith - Pye Bridge service at at 'D4 50th Anniversary Gala' D182 is at the front D4 carrying the name Ingleborough is seen at Ironville, Midland Railway - Butterley on 26.9.09 with 1548 Pye Bridge - Hammersmith at 'D4 50th Anniversary Gala' with D182 at the rear D4 carrying the name Ingleborough arrives at Butterley, Midland Railway on 26.9.09 with 1548 Pye Bridge - Hammersmith at 'D4 50th Anniversary Gala' D182 is at rear

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]]> Sat Sep 26 2009 English Electric Event 2009 http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1719214.html 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 Sunday 28 June 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

D212'Aurel' waits at Swanwick Junction station on 28.6.09 with 1148 Pye Bridge - Hammersmith aservice at the English Electric Evet, MRC 37248 passes Swanwick Junction signal box where tokens are exchanged on 28.6.09 with 1146 Hammersmith - Pye Bridge service at the English Electric Event, MRC D212'Aurel' waits at Swanwick Junction station on 28.6.09 with 1148 Pye Bridge - Hammersmith aservice at the English Electric Evet, MRC 37248 seen from Newlands Road Bridge, Golden Valley on 28.6.09 with 1146 Hammersmith - Pye Bridge service at the English Electric Event, MRC. 37248 seen from Newlands Road Bridge, Golden Valley on 28.6.09 with 1146 Hammersmith - Pye Bridge service at the English Electric Event, MRC. 37248 at Ironville on 28.6.09 with 1228 Pye Bridge - Hammersmith service at the English Electric Event, MRC

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]]> Sun Jun 28 2009 20189 and Others at MRC http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1677742.html A few images of 20189 working passenger services together with 08331 re-painted in black livery and a smart looking 47401 Sunday 5 April 2009: A few images of 20189 working passenger services together with 08331 re-painted in black livery and a smart looking 47401

20189 approaches Butterley Station, Midland Railway Centre on 5.4.09 with 1304 Butterley- Hammersmith - Riddings - Butterley service. 20189 approaches Butterley Station, Midland Railway Centre on 5.4.09 with 1304 Butterley- Hammersmith - Riddings - Butterley service 08331 recently re-painted black seen at Swanwick Junction, Midland Railway Centre on 5.4.09 and will be used at the forthcoming Spring 2009 Diesel Gala. D212'Aureol' at Swanwick Yard, Midland Railway Centre on 5.4.09 31108 at Swanwick Yard, Midland Railway Centre on 5.4.09 08331 recently re-painted black seen at Swanwick Junction, Midland Railway Centre on 5.4.09 and will be used at the forthcoming Spring 2009 Diesel Gala 47401'North Eastern' inside the training compound at Swanwick, Midland Railway Centre on 5.4.09 in blue livery ready for the forthcoming Spring 2009 Diesel Gala. 47401'North Eastern' inside the training compound at Swanwick, Midland Railway Centre on 5.4.09 in blue livery ready for the forthcoming Spring 2009 Diesel Gala. 20189 at Golden Valley, Midland Railway Centre on 5.4.09 with 1400 Butterley - Hammersmith - Riddings - Butterley service. 20189 at Newlands, Midland Railway Centre on 5.4.09 with 1400 Butterley - Hammersmith - Riddings - Butterley service.

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]]> Sun Apr 5 2009 Class 20 Weekend http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1368863.html 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 Sunday 9 September 2007: 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

D8007 and D8001 wait to depart Butterley Station on 9.9.07 with 10.00 service to Riddings (Ironville) at the MRB Class 20 Weekend D8007 and D8001 depart Butterley Station on 9.9.07 with 10.00 service to Riddings (Ironville) at the MRB Class 20 Weekend D182, 50007 Sir Edward Elgar and 45041 at Swanwick Yard, MRB on 9.9.07 looking splendant in the sun From l to r 31418, 20907,47401, 45041,50007,D182 at Swanwick Yard, MRB on 9.9.07 looking lovely in the sun 20205 painted in DRS colours and number 20907 for the Chopperfest Gala in May ar Midland Railway, is seen at Swanwick Yard on 9.9.07 at the Class 20 Weekend gala 50007 Sir Edward Elgar and 45041 with D212 just seen at Swanwick Yard on 9.9.07 looking great in the sun 20189 arrives at Swanwick on 9.9.07 with 10.35 service from Butterley D8001 and D8007 Swanwick Junction Station on 9.9.07 with 10.40 service to Butterley at the MRB class 20 Weekend D8007 and D8001 arrive at Swanwick Junction Station on 9.9.07 with 11.10 Butterley via Hammersmith service to Riddings (Ironville) at the MRB Class 20 Weekend D8007 and D8001 at Swanwick Junction on 9.9.07 about to take over a service to Butterley. D8001 has been repainted into green for this MRB Class 20 D8001 repainted into green without emblems at Swanwick Junction on 9.9.07 whilst taking part in the MRB Class 20 weekend D8007 and D8001 wait another turn of duty at Swanwick Junction on 9.9.07. D8001 has been repainted into green for this MRB Class 20 weekend D8001 and D8007 approach Butterley on 9.9.07 with 12.35 service from Swanwick Junction at MRB Class 20 Weekend D8001 and D8007 depart Butterley on 9.9.07 with 12.55 service to Riddings (Ironville) at MRB Class 20

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]]> Sun Sep 9 2007 CFA Gala 2007 http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1311795.html 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 Sunday 24 June 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

50007 Sir Edward Elgar at Swanwick Junction on 23.6.07 about to run to Butterley at the start of the CFA Gala D1048 Western Lady at Swanwick on 23.6.07. The Western now has smart yellow ends with external painting coming along fine D1048 Western Lady at Swanwick on 23.6.07. The Western now has smart yellow ends with painting coming along fine 50007 Sir Edward Elgar enters Swanwick Junction station on 23.6.07 with 10.00 Butterley - Riddings, first service of the day ar CFA Gala 50007 Sir Edward Elgar waits at Swanwick Junction Station on 23.6.07 with 10.00 Butterley - Riddings service D212 departs Riddings (Ironville) on 23.6.07 with 12.16 service to Hammersmith at CFA gala 37314 Dalzell approaches Ironville on 23.6.07 with 11.20 Hammersmith - Riddings service at CFA Gala 37314 Dalzell at Riddings (Ironville) on 23.6.07 departing with 11.41 service to Hammersmith at CFA Gala. The 37 will be changed at Swanwick Junction D212 nears Riddings on 23.6.07 at CFA Gala with 11.55 Hammersmith - Riddings (Ironville) service 50007 Sir Edward Elgar approaches Riddings (Ironville) on 23.6.07 with 12.30 Hammersmith - Riddings service at CFA Gala 50007 Sir Edward Elgar depart Riddings (Ironville) on 23.6.07 with 12.51 service to Hammersmith at CFA gala. D212 Aureol at Golden Valley near Swanwick Junction on 23.6.07 with 14.15 Hammersmith - Riddings service at CFA Gala D212 (40012) Aureol at Golden Valley on 23.6.07 with 14.36 Riddings - Hammersmith service at CFA Gala 50007 Sir Edward Elgar at Golden Valley near Swanwick Junction on 23.6.07 with 14.50 Hammersmith - Riddings service

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]]> Sun Jun 24 2007 Codnor Park Junction, Ironville http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1297335.html 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 Tuesday 5 June 2007: 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

66534 OOCL Express with 2 liner flats and 25321 at Ironville on 5.6.07 66534 OOCL Express at Codnor Park Junction, Ironville having arrived with 2 liner flats for repair from Lawley Street at Butterley. 25321 waits to take the flats to Swanwick 66534 OOCL Express waits to return to Lawley Street on 5.6.07. 25321 is also seen 66534 OOCL Express at Codnor Park Junction waiting to return to Lawley Street on 5.6.07 25321 with 2 liner flats to be propelled to Swanwick on 5.6.07 for repair 66534 OOCL Express waits to return to Lawley Street on 5.6.07 while 25321 prepares to propel 2 liner flats to Butterley 25321 propels 2 liner flats for repair at Butterley to Swanwick Junction on 5.6.07 66534 OOCL Express and 25321 with liner flats on 5.6.07 at Codnor Park Junction 25321 propels 2 liner flats on 5.6.07 for repair at Butterley to Swanwick Junction

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]]> Tue Jun 5 2007 Chopperfest Gala http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1283625.html 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 Saturday 19 May 2007: 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

D8007 and 20001 arrive at Swanwick Junction on 19.5.07 with 10.00 Butterley - Riddings service. 31108 waits to run to Swanwick and 20304 is stabled 20189 and DRS 20303 run off Swanwick Yard on 19.5.07 and wait to attach to a servive from Riddings on 19.507 31108 enters Swanwick Junction Station on 19.5.07 with 10.35 Butterley - Riddings service DRS 2304 waits at Swanwick Yard on 19.5.07 for its first turn of duty DRS 20303 and 20189 are seen from Newlands Road Bridge on 19.5.07 with 11.20 Hammersmith - Riddings service DRS 20303 and 20189 seen from Newlands Road Bridge on 19.5.07 with 11.41 Riddings - Hammersmith service D8132 and D8154 wait at Butterley Station on 19.5.07 with 11.41 Riddings - Hammersmith service D8154 and D8132 cross Butterley Reservoir on 19.5.07 with 12.30 Hammersmith - Riddings service D8132 and D8154 are seen from Newlands Road Bridge on 19.5.07 with 12.51 Riddings - Hammersmith service 31108 and 20227 at Golden Valley on 19.5.07 with 13.26 Riddings - Hammersmith service 20001 named Vulcan Pioneer at Golden Valley near Swanwick on 19.5.07 with 13.40 Hammersmith - Riddings service 20001 at Golden Valley on 19.5.07 with 14.01 Riddings - Hammersmith service DRS 20304 and 20227 at Golden Valley on 19.5.07 with 14.15 Hammersmith - Riddings service DRS 20304 and 20227 seen from Newlands Road Bridge on 19.5.07 with 14.36 Riddings - Hammersmith service 20189 passes Butterley Signal Box on 19.5.07 with 14.36 Riddings - Hammersmith service 20001 tnt 20227 nears Butterley Station on 19.5.07 with 15.00 freight from Swanwick 20001 tnt 20227 waits at Butterley Station on 19.5.07 having arrived with the 15.00 freight from Swanwick earlier 20189 waits at Butterley on 19.5.07 with 14.36 Riddings - Hammersmith service D8007 is seen at Golden Valley on 19.5.07 with 16.56 Riddings - Hammersmith service 20304, 20303 and D8132 tnt 20227, 20189 and 20001 at Golden Valley on 19.5.07 with 17.10 Hammersmith - Riddings service The Big One!! 20303,20304,20001,20189 and 20227 with D8132 at rear at Golden Valley on 19.5.07 with the 17.31 Riddings - Hammersmith service only running in this combination to Swanwick Junction. A big thank you to the DRS driver for stopping for us to allow the sun to shine Fantastic! 20205 painted as DRS 20907 at Swanwick Training Compound on 21.5.07 20205 painted as DRS 20907 with 31418 at Swanwick Training Compound on 21.5.07 20205 painted as DRS 20907 at Swanwick Training Compound on 21.5.07 20205 painted as DRS 20907 with 31418 at Swanwick Training Compound on 21.5.07

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]]> Sat May 19 2007 Arrival of Chopperfest 20's http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1276858.html 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 Friday 11 May 2007: 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

D8007 from Churnet Valley along with 31108 at Swanwick on 11.5.07 Repainted 20189 minus numbers arrived from Embsay an Bolton Abbey Railway on weds is seen at Swanwick on 11.5.07 for the Chopperfest weekend on 19/20 May 20001 with D8154 arrives at Swanwick on 11.5.07. D8154 had been transported by low loader from Churnet Valley 20001 shunts D8154 in the yard at Swanwick on 11.5.07 Churnet Valley Choppers D8154 and D8007 at Swanwick on 11.5.07 20001 soon to become D8001 at Swanwick on 11.5.07 Repainted 20189 without numbers from Embsay seen with D8007 from Churnet Valley at Swanwick on 11.5.07 20189 owned by Michael Owen at Swanwick Yard on 11.5.07 having been transported from Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway Churnet Valley's D8154 and D8007 at Swanwqick Yard on 11.5.07 with 20001 in distance soon to become D8001

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]]> Fri May 11 2007 40145 collects 31108 for NYMR Diesel Gala http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1258833.html 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 Tuesday 17 April 2007: 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

33046 with 31108 at Swanwick on 17.4.07 47401 North Eastern at Swanwick on 17.4.07 D7671 shunts a small rake of flats at Swanwick Yard on 17.4.07 40145 arrives at Ironville on 17.4.07 to collect 31108 for NYMR diesel gala D7671 with 31108 in tow at Ironville on 17.4.07. The 31 is to be collected by 40145 to go to NYMR diesel gala 40145 waits to depart Ironville on 17.4.07 with 0Z40 to NRM York via Barrowhill with 31108 in tow D7671 minus numbers at Ironville on 17.4.07 D7671 with 40145 and 31108 in the background at Ironville on 17.4.07

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]]> Tue Apr 17 2007 New arrival 33046 and a few old favourites http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1255182.html 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 Friday 13 April 2007: 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

33046 former FM Rail loco at Swanwick on 13.4.07 33046 now preserved on the Midland Railway is seen on 13.4.07 at Swanwick 33046 now preserved at Swanwick on 13.4.07 20227, 31108 and 47401 at Swanwick on 13.4.07 D182 at Swanwick on 13.4.07 D182 at Swanwick on 13.4.07 Re-painted 31108 and 20227 at Swanwick on 13.4.07 Pacer 141 113 at Swanwick on 13.4.07 20227, 31108 and 47401 at Swanwick on 13.4.07

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]]> Fri Apr 13 2007 25th Anniversary of Midland Railway - Silver Jubilee Weekend http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1066173.html 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...... Sunday 27 August 2006: 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......

D212 Aureol at Swanwick Jct on 27.8.06 with 14.00 service from Butterley heading for Riddings D212 Aureol at Swanwick Jct on 27.8.06 with the 14.00 Butterley - Riddings service D212 Aureol enters Swanwick Jct Station on 27.8.06 with 14.00 service from Butterley heading towards Riddings 20205,31108,50007,20227,20001,37314,D1048,44004,47401,45041,D7671 and D212 at Swanwick line up on 27.8.06 50007, 20227,20001,37314 and D1048 at Swanwick on 27.8.06 D1048 Western Lady in undercoat at Swanwick on 27.8.06 20227, 37314 Dalzell and D1048 Western Lady at Swanwick on 27.8.06 44004 Great Gable at Swanwick on 27.8.06 20205,31108,50007,20227, 20001,37314,D1048,44004,47401,45041,D7671 and D212 at Swanwick line up 27.8.06 20205,31108,50007,20227,20001,37314,D1048,44004,47401,45041,D7671 and D212 at Swanwick line up on 27.8.06

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]]> Sun Aug 27 2006 D1048 Western Lady http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1060472.html 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. Tuesday 22 August 2006: 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.

D1048 AND 44004 at Swanwick on 22.8.06 D1048 and 44004 at Swanwick on 22.8.06 D1048 and 44004 at Swanwick on 22.8.06 D1048 Western Lady at Swanwick on 22.8.06 D6586 atSwanwick on 22.8.06 50007 Sir Edward Elgar and D212 Aureol on 22.8.06at Swanwick

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]]> Tue Aug 22 2006 Private Charter of 47401 http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1028243.html 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. Friday 21 July 2006: 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.

47401 North Eastern at Newlands Road Bridge 21.7.06 heading for The Riddings from Butterley 47401 North Eastern crosses Butterley Reservoir on 21.7.06 heading for Butterley Station 47401 North Eastern departs Butterley Station on 21.7.06 bound for The Riddings 47401 North Eastern leaves behind Ironville on 21.7.06 heading for Swanwick Junction 47401 North Eastern at Swanwick Junction on 21.7.06 from Butterley heading for The Riddings 47401 North Eastern runs into Swanwick Junction Station on 21.7.06 from Butterley heading for The Riddings

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]]> Fri Jul 21 2006 Class 40 Appeal Gala http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c1002891.html 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! Saturday 24 June 2006: 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!

37314 Dalzell approaches Newlands Road Bridge, Riddings on 24.6.06 with the 10.00 departure from Butterley 50007 Sir Edward Elgar nears Newlands Road Bridge, Riddings on 24.6.06 with the 10.35 departure from Butterley 37314 Dalzell approaches Newlands Road Bridge, Riddings on 24.6.06 with the 11.10 service from Butterley 37314 Dalzell crosses Butterley Reservoir on 24.6.06 from Hammersmith with the 12.20 departure from Butterley 50007 Sir Edward Elgar passes Butterley signal Box on 24.6.06 with the 12.35 service from Swanwick D212 Aureol at Swanwick on 24.6.06 in BR green not able to work at gala due to flat batteries D212 Aureol at Swanwick with flat batteries on 24.6.06 and not able to operate timetabled services for the day D212 Aureol at Swanwick in BR green on 24.6.06 not able to work owing to flat batteries 50007 Sir Edward Elgar enters Swanwick Junction Station on 24.6.06 with the 14.05 service from Butterley heading for Riddings 37314 Dalzell leaves Swanwick Junction on 24.6.06 with the 13.10 service from Swanwick heading towards Butterley 37314 Dalzell enters Swanwick Station on 24.6.06 with the 13.30 service from Butterley heading for Riddings 37314 Dalzell enters Swanwick Station on 24.6.06 with the 13.30 service from Butterley heading for Riddings 50007 Sir Edward Elgar at Swanwick Junction on 24.6.06 with the 13.45 service for Butterley from Swanwick 37314 Dalzell approaches Swanwick on 24.6.06 with the 14.40 service from Butterley D212 Aureol at Swanwick on 24.6.06 with flat batteries and not able to work D212 Aureol at Swanwick on 24.6.06 with flat batteries and not able to work 50007 Sir Edward Elgar at Hammersmith on 24.6.06 with the 16.25 service from Butterley 37314 Dalzell waits at Hammersmith on 24.6.06 with the 15.50 service from Butterley D212 Aureol waits at Butterley Station on 25.6.06 with the 14.05 departure heading towards Hammersmith D212 Aureol waits at Butterley Station on 25.6.06 with the 14.05 departure heading towards Hammersmith D212 Aureol seen at Hammersmith on 25.6.06 with the 14.05 service from Butterley D212 Aureol crosses Butterley Reservoir on 25.6.06 with the 14.05 service from Butterley via Hammersmith D212 Aureol crosses Butterley Reservoir on 25.6.06 with the 14.05 service from Butterley via Hammersmith D212 Aureol seen at Newlands Road Bridge, Riddings on 25.6.06 with the 14.05 service from Butterley heading towards Swanwick D212 Aureol nears Newlands Road Bridge, Riddings on 25.6.06 with the 14.05 service from Butterley heading for Swanwick

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]]> Sat Jun 24 2006 Midland Railway - Butterley Gala http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c916709.html 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. Saturday 8 April 2006: 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.

50007'Sir Edward Elgar' draws into Butterley Station on 8.4 06 to work the 12.55 service 50007'Sir Edward Elgar' leaves Butterley with the 12.55 service heading for Hammersmith on 8.4.06 50007'Sir Edward Elgar' crosses Butterley Reservoir on 8.4.06 heading for The Riddings with the 12.55 service from Butterley 20227'Sir John Betjeman' in maroon livery passes Butterley Signal Box on 8.4.06 heading for Butterley where it will form the 13.30 service 20227'Sir John Betjeman' in maroon livery waits at Butterley Station on 8.4.06 with the 13.30 service via Hammersmith and The Riddings 20227'Sir John Betjeman' in maroon livery waits at Butterley Station on 8.4.06 with the 13.30 service via Hammersmith and The Riddings 20227'Sir John Betjeman' in maroon livery waits at Butterley Station on 8.4.06 with the 13.30 service via Hammersmith and The Riddings 20227'Sir John Betjeman' in maroon livery waits at Butterley Station on 8.4.06 with the 13.30 service via Hammersmith and The Riddings 20227'Sir John Betjeman' in maroon livery waits at Butterley Station on 8.4.06 with the 13.30 service via Hammersmith and The Riddings 20227'Sir John Betjeman' in maroon livery crosses Butterley Reservoir on 8.4.06 heading for The Riddings with the 13.30 from Butterley D7671 waits at Swanwick on 8.4.06 soon to take over a gala working 50007'Sir Edward Elgar' basks in the sun at Swanwick on 8.4.06 in between gala duties D182 idles quietly at Swanwick on 8.4.06 20001 approaches Swanwick Junction on 8.4.06 with the 14.05 service from Butterley heading for The Riddings 20001 approaches Swanwick Junction on 8.4.06 with the 14.05 service from Butterley heading for The Riddings 45041 powers away from Swanwick Junction on 8.4.06 heading for Butterley Station where it will form the 14.40 service via Hammersmith and The Riddings 47401 is seen at Swanwick on 8.4.06 soon to work a gala service 31108 is seen inside the maintenance shed on 8.4.06 at Swanwick Western D1048 in undercoat and undergoing restoration is seen on 8.4.06 at Swanwick Western D1048 and 50007'Sir Edward Elgar' are seen at Swanwick on 8.4.06 20001 arrives at Swanwick Junction Station on 8.4.06 bringing in the 14.05 service from Butterley having worked via Hammersmith and The Riddings 20001 arrives at Swanwick Junction Station on 8.4.06 bringing in the 14.05 service from Butterley having worked via Hammersmith and The Riddings 45041 approaches Swanwick Junction on 8.4.06 in charge of the 14.40 Butterley service working via Hammersmith and The Riddings D7671 leaves Swanwick Junction on 8.4.06 heading for Butterley Station where it will work the 15.15 round service 50007'Sir Edward Elgar' waits at Butterley Station on 8.4.06 with the 15.50 service heading for Hammersmith 50007'Sir Edward Elgar' waits at Butterley Station on 8.4.06 in charge of the 15.50 service

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]]> Sat Apr 8 2006 An afternoon at Swanwick http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c868212.html A quick look round the museum and Swanwick Yard on a lovely winter's afternoon. Saw the Western for the first time this year. Saturday 18 February 2006: A quick look round the museum and Swanwick Yard on a lovely winter's afternoon. Saw the Western for the first time this year.

D182 basks in the sunshine at Swanwick Yard 45133 waits another turn of duty at Swanwick Yard 31421 in Regional Railways colours at Swanwick Class 02 No D2858 on static display at Swanwick Station 31108 with front end of D182 basks in the afternoon sun at Swanwick Western D1048 seen in undercoat at Swanwick still under repair EM2 No 27000 inside the museum at Swanwick EM2 No 27000 inside the museum at Swanwick D1516 under restoration at the back of the museum at Swanwick D7671 inside the maintenance shed at Swanwick

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]]> Sat Feb 18 2006 Midland Railway Centre http://paulbiggsmrcentre.fotopic.net/c820735.html Lots of heritage diesels on display at Midland Railway Centre, Ripley,Derbyshire including green 50007 along with D7671 working many services. Saturday 2 July 2005: Lots of heritage diesels on display at Midland Railway Centre, Ripley,Derbyshire including green 50007 along with D7671 working many services.

D7671 runs off Swanwick Yard to take over a service at Swanwick Staion Maroon Class 08 No 08590 stands outside the carriage works at Butterley 50007 in superb external condition is seen by the museum at Swanwick Yard 50007 in pristine condition and 37190 stand in the yard at Swanwick D7671 crosses Butterley Reservoir for Riddings Class 03 D2138 is fully operational and is seen at Swanwick Yard 'off duty' D7671 stands at the head of a service for Butterley at Swanwick Station Twin Peaks 45041 and 46045 (D182) are seen at Swanwick Yard both fully operational 37190 in large logo livery and green 50007 stand outside the museum at Swanwick Yard 37190 in large logo livery and green 50007 stand outside the museum at Swanwick Yard D7671approaches Swanwick Station with a service for Butterley D7671 enters Swanwick Station with a service bound for Butterley 31418 is undergoing long term restoration at Swanwick 47401 in large logo livery heads a line of locos by the water tower at Swanwick Yard 31108 beautifully restored stands awaiting another turn of duty at Swanwick Yard Class 20's No's 20227 and blue liveried 20001 (D8001) are seen stabled in Swanwick Yard Class 20 No 20227 is seen stabled at Swanwick Yard

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