UK Wayfarer http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/ 102 rows en-gb 60 Frinkley Lane http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1706980.html I have spent a couple of afternoons at Frinkley Lane crossing on the ECML. These are my favorite photographs of the two visits. Wednesday 3 June 2009: I have spent a couple of afternoons at Frinkley Lane crossing on the ECML. These are my favorite photographs of the two visits.

66724 66402 66401 66183 and my Fiesta 180111 66504 66722 180113 180113 66726 66726 66706 92009 66238 66841 66841

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]]> Wed Jun 3 2009 Around Avignon http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1675084.html These are just a selected few of my recent trip to Avignon - France. Tuesday 31 March 2009: These are just a selected few of my recent trip to Avignon - France.

Euroshed 66202 passes Lunel

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]]> Tue Mar 31 2009 Water Orton http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1588810.html These are some of my photographs from my recent hour or two in Water Orton to test my new lens. Wednesday 1 October 2008: These are some of my photographs from my recent hour or two in Water Orton to test my new lens.

66301 heads into Derby Etches Park for fuel. 43301 leads 43321 towards the station 43301 leads 43321 towards the station 66602 at Water Orton 66111 66712 666301

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]]> Wed Oct 1 2008 Clay Cross Junction http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1577225.html Clay Cross Junction Saturday 26 July 2008: Clay Cross Junction

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]]> Sat Jul 26 2008 Barrow Hill Again http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1577218.html Barrow Hill Again Saturday 26 July 2008: Barrow Hill Again

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]]> Sat Jul 26 2008 Peak Forest and Edale http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1577211.html Peak Forest and Edale Thursday 26 June 2008: Peak Forest and Edale

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]]> Thu Jun 26 2008 Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Gala 2008 http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1577204.html Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Gala 2008 Friday 25 April 2008: Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Gala 2008

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]]> Fri Apr 25 2008 Cross Country at Milford http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1563257.html Cross Country at Milford Sunday 17 August 2008: Cross Country at Milford

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]]> Sun Aug 17 2008 Bodysnatcher and Hybrid 222 at Derby http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1528827.html These are a few photos I took at Derby station on my way to and from Gloucester. Sunday 15 June 2008: These are a few photos I took at Derby station on my way to and from Gloucester.

57006 showing two variations of EMT livery in the background. An odd sight indeed 222002/222013 Hybrid A 222013 driving cab leads 222002 out of Derby A 222013 driving cab leads 222002 out of Derby A 222002 driving cab on the rear.

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]]> Sun Jun 15 2008 N95 Photos http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1525574.html Miscellaneous photos taken with Jim's Nokia N95. Wednesday 4 June 2008: Miscellaneous photos taken with Jim's Nokia N95.

90020 Nameplate of 90020 Shortly After Refurbishment, Long Stored 43303 (Previously 43103) Stands at Sheffield Recently Reliveried 43058 Awaits the Signal at Derby

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]]> Wed Jun 4 2008 A Day In Derbyshire http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1523718.html This was a trip around Derbyshire. Locations include; Ambergate, Dronfield and Milford. Friday 6 June 2008: This was a trip around Derbyshire. Locations include; Ambergate, Dronfield and Milford.

43058 leads 43072 towards Sheffield 60059 passes us at Dronfield 43072 leads 43058 towards London. 43074 on the front of a southbound EMT service for London St Pancras 66016 heads north past us at Ambergate 66727 at Milford

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]]> Fri Jun 6 2008 Milford MTU http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1516083.html NXEC Interim Liveried 43206 and 43053 working a CrossCountry service on Paignton to Newcastle. Saturday 24 May 2008: NXEC Interim Liveried 43206 and 43053 working a CrossCountry service on Paignton to Newcastle.

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]]> Sat May 24 2008 Ratcliffe, Trent Lock and Milford. http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1514795.html Today we both spent the day visiting many locations around Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Wednesday 21 May 2008: Today we both spent the day visiting many locations around Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

A slightly panoramic shot of 43183 with headboard hauling 47818 past Ratcliffe 43183 with 47818 Passes Ratcliffe On Soar 43183 with 47818 Passes Ratcliffe On Soar UID 222 Passes Ratcliffe Powerstation HST Passes Stanford on Soar 66227 passes Stanford on Soar 43066 at the head of a HST passing Ratcliffe power station Recently repainted 156401 passes Stanford on Soar 153374 passes Stanford on Soar DRS 66430 with a rake of GBRF and Fastline wagons passes Trent Lock DRS 66430 with a rake of GBRF and Fastline wagons passes Trent Lock 43048 Leads the EMT HST set past Trent Lock 43058 on the rear of the EMT HST set past Trent Lock 158788 landscape shot at Milford A HST emerges from the darkness of Milford Tunnel

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]]> Wed May 21 2008 Velentas in Churchdown http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1513767.html On the second day of the XC HST's reinstatement myself and <a href="http://mintona.fotopic.net">Alistair Minton</a> visited Churchdown (Near Cheltenham Spa) to see 43184 and 43007 in action. Monday 19 May 2008: On the second day of the XC HST's reinstatement myself and <a href="http://mintona.fotopic.net">Alistair Minton</a> visited Churchdown (Near Cheltenham Spa) to see 43184 and 43007 in action.

43184 and 43007 43007 and 43184 170520

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]]> Mon May 19 2008 Evening at Milford http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1513755.html Some miscellaneous photographs from Milford. Monday 19 May 2008: Some miscellaneous photographs from Milford.

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]]> Mon May 19 2008 Locotastic Milford http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1506122.html A completely random trip to Milford where we expected nothing interesting to turn up, but we got three unusual workings in an hour and a half! Highlights include: 47818 Hauling Grand Central 43067+43068 66723 with ONE HHA Returning from Tyseley 56301 Light Engine Photos by Jim & Sam Tuesday 6 May 2008: A completely random trip to Milford where we expected nothing interesting to turn up, but we got three unusual workings in an hour and a half! Highlights include: 47818 Hauling Grand Central 43067+43068 66723 with ONE HHA Returning from Tyseley 56301 Light Engine Photos by Jim & Sam

222003 Speeds through Belper 66723 with a single load passes us at Milford a UID 220 speeds for Derby 220003 speeds towards Derby 43045 leads the late running ST Pancras to Leeds Service 47818 hauls Grand Central 43067 and 43068 56301 passes light loco

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]]> Tue May 6 2008 Chasing Tours - Churchdown, Ashchurch and Coedkernew http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1506103.html Churchdown, Ashchurch and Coedkernew This was a very early jaunt to Churchdown where myself and <a href="http://mintona.fotopic.net">Alistair Minton</a> photographed 37417 and 37401 on 1Z66 Swindon to Carlisle railtour. We then raced it to Ashchurch before heading down to Coedkernew near Newport for 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" 1Z75 Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven railtour Monday 5 May 2008: Churchdown, Ashchurch and Coedkernew This was a very early jaunt to Churchdown where myself and <a href="http://mintona.fotopic.net">Alistair Minton</a> photographed 37417 and 37401 on 1Z66 Swindon to Carlisle railtour. We then raced it to Ashchurch before heading down to Coedkernew near Newport for 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" 1Z75 Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven railtour

37417 leading 37401 on 1Z66 Swindon to Carlisle past Churchdown 1Z66 with 37417 and 37401 arrives at Ashchurch Station 158820 with a UID 158 passes underneath us at Coedkernew 71000 A Second View 71000

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]]> Mon May 5 2008 Views From The Amber Valley http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1506097.html I have recently been finding new locations near where I live as well as new angles in locations already visited. Here are some from Milford and Ambergate. Saturday 3 May 2008: I have recently been finding new locations near where I live as well as new angles in locations already visited. Here are some from Milford and Ambergate.

Milford looking north Milford looking north A wide view of Milford Ambergate foot crossing one looking north Ambergate's second foot crossing looking north Ambergate's second foot crossing looking south Ambergate's second foot crossing looking north

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]]> Sat May 3 2008 EMT HST Maiden Voyage http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1503157.html 43048 "T.C.B. Miller MBE" and 43058 on the very first run of a HST in the East Midlands Trains livery. The train is seen passing under the A6 bridge in Duffield, Derbyshire. Photos by Jim. Friday 2 May 2008: 43048 "T.C.B. Miller MBE" and 43058 on the very first run of a HST in the East Midlands Trains livery. The train is seen passing under the A6 bridge in Duffield, Derbyshire. Photos by Jim.

Double Voyagers, one in Virgin livery, one in CrossCountry livery. 43048

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]]> Fri May 2 2008 Milford Tractors http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1502990.html 37608 and 37611 on a Serco test train at Milford (Chevin). Unfortunately the shot didn't come out as I'd hoped due to the sun hiding behind clouds as the 37s went past, and the camera deciding to focus on the wall., Thursday 1 May 2008: 37608 and 37611 on a Serco test train at Milford (Chevin). Unfortunately the shot didn't come out as I'd hoped due to the sun hiding behind clouds as the 37s went past, and the camera deciding to focus on the wall.,

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]]> Thu May 1 2008 Sunny Churchdown http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1498803.html This was a trip with <a href="http://mintona.fotopic.net"> Alistair Minton</a> to Churchdown near Cheltenham Spa. A lovely little lineside location with no shortage of photo angles. Thursday 24 April 2008: This was a trip with <a href="http://mintona.fotopic.net"> Alistair Minton</a> to Churchdown near Cheltenham Spa. A lovely little lineside location with no shortage of photo angles.

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]]> Thu Apr 24 2008 Brush Works April 2008 http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1497093.html Photos from Loughborough. Visible were 20314, 56302, 43099, 47790 and half of 158856. Friday 11 April 2008: Photos from Loughborough. Visible were 20314, 56302, 43099, 47790 and half of 158856.

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]]> Fri Apr 11 2008 Great Central Railway Diesel Gala http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1497084.html Photos from the Friday of the event. Friday 11 April 2008: Photos from the Friday of the event.

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]]> Fri Apr 11 2008 ALR Day 1 - The Warm Up http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1488906.html ALR Day 1 - The Warm Up Sunday 6 April 2008: ALR Day 1 - The Warm Up

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 ALR Day 2 - The Setback http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1488904.html ALR Day 2 - The Setback Sunday 6 April 2008: ALR Day 2 - The Setback

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 ALR Day 3-The South http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1488899.html ALR Day 3-The South Sunday 6 April 2008: ALR Day 3-The South

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 ALR Day 4-The Capital http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1488897.html ALR Day 4-The Capital Sunday 6 April 2008: ALR Day 4-The Capital

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 ALR Day 5 - The Highlands http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1488893.html ALR Day 5 - The Highlands Sunday 6 April 2008: ALR Day 5 - The Highlands

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 ALR DAY 6 - The East http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1488884.html ALR DAY 6 - The East Sunday 6 April 2008: ALR DAY 6 - The East

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 ALR Day 7 - The Final http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1488874.html ALR Day 7 - The Final Sunday 6 April 2008: ALR Day 7 - The Final

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 Milford Peds http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1487496.html 31601 and 31233 on a Network Rail/Serco test train at Milford (Chevin). Photos by Jim Saturday 5 April 2008: 31601 and 31233 on a Network Rail/Serco test train at Milford (Chevin). Photos by Jim

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]]> Sat Apr 5 2008 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway 2008 http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1487087.html (Actual Date Sunday 9th March) The day after the Idridgehay opening extravaganza, where trains were running on all three lines out of Wirksworth station. A fantastic little railway operated by a really friendly bunch of people (which is quite rare these days). The line should be fully open to Duffield by 2010. Photos by Jim. Friday 4 April 2008: (Actual Date Sunday 9th March) The day after the Idridgehay opening extravaganza, where trains were running on all three lines out of Wirksworth station. A fantastic little railway operated by a really friendly bunch of people (which is quite rare these days). The line should be fully open to Duffield by 2010. Photos by Jim.

Me realising that they didn't make internal doors for people my size back then!

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]]> Fri Apr 4 2008 Lincoln '07 http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1487076.html (Actual Date 7th December 2007 - Only just got round to uploading them!) This year's trip to on the Nottingham - Lincoln Christmas Market shuttles. This may well be the last year of this service depending whether East Midlands Trains decide to renew the contact with WCRC. Photos by Jim Friday 4 April 2008: (Actual Date 7th December 2007 - Only just got round to uploading them!) This year's trip to on the Nottingham - Lincoln Christmas Market shuttles. This may well be the last year of this service depending whether East Midlands Trains decide to renew the contact with WCRC. Photos by Jim

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]]> Fri Apr 4 2008 Cheltenham Foot Bridge http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1477523.html Some photographs from outside Cheltenham Spa. Wednesday 19 March 2008: Some photographs from outside Cheltenham Spa.

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]]> Wed Mar 19 2008 ALR 2008 http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1477514.html ALR 2008 Sunday 23 January 2005: ALR 2008

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]]> Sun Jan 23 2005 Jolly Jaunt III http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1470580.html As with the second Jolly Jaunt, I can not remember when I made the Journey. Here are just a few of the photographs from my third Jolly Jaunt. Derby-Leicester-Nuneaton-Stafford-Preston-Manchester-Sheffield-Derby Monday 3 March 2008: As with the second Jolly Jaunt, I can not remember when I made the Journey. Here are just a few of the photographs from my third Jolly Jaunt. Derby-Leicester-Nuneaton-Stafford-Preston-Manchester-Sheffield-Derby

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]]> Mon Mar 3 2008 Jolly Jaunt II http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1470551.html I can not remember when I made the journey but here are the photographs from the second Jolly Jaunt Belper-Duffield-Derby-Leicester-Loughborough-Leicester-Nuneaton-Milton Keynes-Birmingham-Derby-Belper Sunday 2 March 2008: I can not remember when I made the journey but here are the photographs from the second Jolly Jaunt Belper-Duffield-Derby-Leicester-Loughborough-Leicester-Nuneaton-Milton Keynes-Birmingham-Derby-Belper

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]]> Sun Mar 2 2008 Jolly Jaunt V http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1470210.html This is the fifth of my aimless wanderings around the UK. Today I found myself at the following: Belper, Derby, Sheffield, Doncaster, Grantham, Peterborough, Kings Cross, Euston, Nuneaton, Leicester, Derby, Belper. Wednesday 5 March 2008: This is the fifth of my aimless wanderings around the UK. Today I found myself at the following: Belper, Derby, Sheffield, Doncaster, Grantham, Peterborough, Kings Cross, Euston, Nuneaton, Leicester, Derby, Belper.

Soon to be a rare sight at Derby. The XC Central Midland Mainline Hybrid Livery. 142050 at Doncaster 66023 Heads through Doncaster 222104 On the approach to Doncaster 222104 At Doncaster 66058 Heads Through Doncaster Station 82219 Leads my train into Doncaster The simple but effective branding on NEXEC MK4s

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]]> Wed Mar 5 2008 Milford In February http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1465991.html Milford In February Wednesday 27 February 2008: Milford In February

Newly Livered 220025 Speeds Through Milford Heading For Newcastle

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]]> Wed Feb 27 2008 Advenza Freight http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1465984.html A quick look at Gloucester Yarrd Wednesday 27 February 2008: A quick look at Gloucester Yarrd

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]]> Wed Feb 27 2008 An Ounce Of Brush http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1463676.html This was a short trip to Brush Works in Loughborough before visiting the University. Saturday 23 February 2008: This was a short trip to Brush Works in Loughborough before visiting the University.

57006 Waits to enter the works 57006 Waits to enter the works 57006 Makes its way inside

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]]> Sat Feb 23 2008 Croome Perry and Eckington http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1463660.html This was a trip with <a href="http://www.mintona.fotopic.net">Alistair Minton</a> to visit a few new scenic locations between Bromsgrove and Ashchruch Saturday 23 February 2008: This was a trip with <a href="http://www.mintona.fotopic.net">Alistair Minton</a> to visit a few new scenic locations between Bromsgrove and Ashchruch

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]]> Sat Feb 23 2008 iPhone Photos http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1454380.html Ok many people say that the iPhone does not have great photo capabilities with its weak white balancing and inadequate pixel ratio..... And they're correct. But when needs must.... Wednesday 6 February 2008: Ok many people say that the iPhone does not have great photo capabilities with its weak white balancing and inadequate pixel ratio..... And they're correct. But when needs must....

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]]> Wed Feb 6 2008 Last Look At The Class 87 http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1450555.html We made a special journey to Worcester Shrub Hill to see the remaining 87s before they move off to storage Wednesday 30 January 2008: We made a special journey to Worcester Shrub Hill to see the remaining 87s before they move off to storage

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]]> Wed Jan 30 2008 A Tad Of Ashchurch http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1450551.html Just the two photos from different locations around Ashchurch. Friday 1 February 2008: Just the two photos from different locations around Ashchurch.

170116 In the New XC Livery 60056 Heading Towards The Station

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]]> Fri Feb 1 2008 Bruges By Rail http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1450547.html These are some of the railway photographs taken whilst on a weekend in Bruges. Wednesday 30 January 2008: These are some of the railway photographs taken whilst on a weekend in Bruges.

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]]> Wed Jan 30 2008 Ivanhoe Tractors And Traffic http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1426183.html Photographs of: 0Z09 York - Brush Consisting of 37601 37603 & 37604 Plus others. Tuesday 18 December 2007: Photographs of: 0Z09 York - Brush Consisting of 37601 37603 & 37604 Plus others.

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]]> Tue Dec 18 2007 Jolly Jaunt IV http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1411949.html This is the fourth jolly jaunt. Todays journey was as follows: Derby - London St Pancras London Euston - Willesden Willesden - Clapham Junction Clapham Junction - Waterloo Euston - Milton Keynes Milton Keynes - Birmingham New Street Birmingham - Derby Original Date: 21st September 2007 Tuesday 4 March 2008: This is the fourth jolly jaunt. Todays journey was as follows: Derby - London St Pancras London Euston - Willesden Willesden - Clapham Junction Clapham Junction - Waterloo Euston - Milton Keynes Milton Keynes - Birmingham New Street Birmingham - Derby Original Date: 21st September 2007

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]]> Tue Mar 4 2008 EMT Night http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1411488.html These are a few photographs taken on Sunday night. It was throwing it down with rain and I could not bring myself to taking any more photographs than these. Tuesday 20 November 2007: These are a few photographs taken on Sunday night. It was throwing it down with rain and I could not bring myself to taking any more photographs than these.

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]]> Tue Nov 20 2007 Autumn Ashchurch http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1408153.html A day in Ashchurch with friends. see http://www.alistairtrainfanman3103.fotopic.net/ for more photos. Wednesday 14 November 2007: A day in Ashchurch with friends. see http://www.alistairtrainfanman3103.fotopic.net/ for more photos.

XC Branding on 220005

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]]> Wed Nov 14 2007 Midland Mainline Fairwell Part II http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1403953.html Midland Mainline Fairwell Part II Wednesday 7 November 2007: Midland Mainline Fairwell Part II

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]]> Wed Nov 7 2007 A Dark Weekend http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1402160.html Night photographs from Gloucester, Worcester and Derby in extreem foggy conditions Sunday 4 November 2007: Night photographs from Gloucester, Worcester and Derby in extreem foggy conditions

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]]> Sun Nov 4 2007 Midland Mainline Fairwell Part I http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1399551.html Photos from what could be my last trip on with Midland Mainline. Photos By Sam Wednesday 31 October 2007: Photos from what could be my last trip on with Midland Mainline. Photos By Sam

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]]> Wed Oct 31 2007 Captial Break http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1399497.html After seeing a show the night before I had thursday to visit the parts of London I don't often see. More photos from a silent St Pancras Station to follow. Wednesday 31 October 2007: After seeing a show the night before I had thursday to visit the parts of London I don't often see. More photos from a silent St Pancras Station to follow.

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]]> Wed Oct 31 2007 Sheffield and Derby by Night http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1390926.html Sheffield: 20304 and 20305 on a RHTT. Derby: 67015 and 67005 heading a 315 into Litchurch Lane works, 47703 and 43170 stabled on their way to Brush at Loughborough. Photos by Jim Wednesday 17 October 2007: Sheffield: 20304 and 20305 on a RHTT. Derby: 67015 and 67005 heading a 315 into Litchurch Lane works, 47703 and 43170 stabled on their way to Brush at Loughborough. Photos by Jim

43170 47703, the motive power for 43170's move. Why it's been uncoupled I don't know. Edward Paxman nameplate of 43170. Somehow I doubt we will be seeing this after it's been fitted with an MTU engine. 47703 and 43170 rest on Derby avoiding line. 33103 The old Derby Roundhouse is a construction site here, as it is being converted into a college which will open in 2009. 20304 at the head of the rail head treatment train. The rail head treatment train awaits its path at Sheffield. DRS chopper 20305 at the rear of the RHTT. The other side of 20305. The RHTT viewed from the other end. Skips 67015 and 67005 about to run round to drag 315885 home to One land after refurbishment at Litchurch Lane works. Ex-Fragonset and now Cotswold Rail 47703 awaiting another day of service. 43170 and its barrier vehicle spending the night on Derby avoiding line. One of the very last photos taken of 43170 in its First 67005 and 67015 now at the other end of the consist. 47703 and 43170. One 315855 can be seen in the background.

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]]> Wed Oct 17 2007 Derby to Ipswich http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1386783.html These are just some of the photographs taken from today’s outing to Ipswich. Our route was as follows: Belper – London St Pancras – Liverpool Street – Ipswich – Colchester – Stratford – Liverpool Street – Euston – Tamworth – Derby – Belper. Highlights include: Royal 67006 @ Derby DRS 57011 & 57009 @ Ipswich Barbie 66724 @ Derby Wednesday 10 October 2007: These are just some of the photographs taken from today_s outing to Ipswich. Our route was as follows: Belper _ London St Pancras _ Liverpool Street _ Ipswich _ Colchester _ Stratford _ Liverpool Street _ Euston _ Tamworth _ Derby _ Belper. Highlights include: Royal 67006 @ Derby DRS 57011 & 57009 @ Ipswich Barbie 66724 @ Derby

67006 at Derby 82143 at Liverpool Street 82112 Enters Ipswich 82112 Enters Ipswich 90010 on the rear 57011 Enters Ipswich 57011 and 57009 at Ipswich 57011 and 57009 at Ipswich 153311 at Ipswich 90014 and 170206 at Ipswich 66232 heads through Stratford 66232 at Stratford 321328 at Stratford 66724 at Derby FGW Neon Livery at Derby Old Old and New New

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]]> Wed Oct 10 2007 Hour at Tamworth http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1378057.html We both went to Tamworth for an hour or so this afternoon. Contents: 56303, 57310 and 66624 Wednesday 26 September 2007: We both went to Tamworth for an hour or so this afternoon. Contents: 56303, 57310 and 66624

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]]> Wed Sep 26 2007 Morning After The Night Before http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1376006.html These photographs are of 47828 with 43032 at Derby. To see these at night view the gallery below Sunday 23 September 2007: These photographs are of 47828 with 43032 at Derby. To see these at night view the gallery below

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]]> Sun Sep 23 2007 Playing With Low Light http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1374758.html Some photographs from Derby and Tamworth in low light conditions to see what is possible without a tripod. Highlight will have to be 66230 + 66087 + 66239 + 66082 leading a train through Tamworth even though the high ISO pixelated the shot. Friday 21 September 2007: Some photographs from Derby and Tamworth in low light conditions to see what is possible without a tripod. Highlight will have to be 66230 + 66087 + 66239 + 66082 leading a train through Tamworth even though the high ISO pixelated the shot.

390031 Mail units at Tamworth 66230 + 66087 + 66239 + 66082 Through Tamworth 66230 + 66087 + 66239 + 66082 Through Tamworth 66536 at Tamworth Low Level 47828 with 43032 at Derby The Big Blue Boxes 222018 At Derby

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]]> Fri Sep 21 2007 Great Westerning http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1369107.html I finally got round to visiting those places i have sped through hundreds of times on express HSTS. Photos from: Gloucester Acton Mainline Ealing Broadway Hayes & Harlington Reading & Didcot Parkway Wednesday 12 September 2007: I finally got round to visiting those places i have sped through hundreds of times on express HSTS. Photos from: Gloucester Acton Mainline Ealing Broadway Hayes & Harlington Reading & Didcot Parkway

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]]> Wed Sep 12 2007 John & Scott Tracy at Crewe http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1367340.html I travelled back via Leominster and Crewe instead of my usual route of Cheltenham and Birmingham. There are only two photographs in this gallery. Sunday 9 September 2007: I travelled back via Leominster and Crewe instead of my usual route of Cheltenham and Birmingham. There are only two photographs in this gallery.

57301 Scott Tracy at Crewe

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]]> Sun Sep 9 2007 Derbyshire Wayfarer http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1365110.html These are just a few photos from Derby, Sheffield and Edale. Friday 7 September 2007: These are just a few photos from Derby, Sheffield and Edale.

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]]> Fri Sep 7 2007 Chevin Choppers http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1358744.html DRS 20311 and 20315 with VWL 47832 on the rear powered "The Jolly Fisherman" railtour from Barrow Hill to Skegness. These photos were taken at Milford Tunnel. Wednesday 29 August 2007: DRS 20311 and 20315 with VWL 47832 on the rear powered "The Jolly Fisherman" railtour from Barrow Hill to Skegness. These photos were taken at Milford Tunnel.

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]]> Wed Aug 29 2007 Nuneaton Again http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1358433.html 6 Photographs from Nuneaton. Tuesday 28 August 2007: 6 Photographs from Nuneaton.

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]]> Tue Aug 28 2007 Belper and Shed at New Street http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1358428.html Just 3 photos worthy of upload. GBRF Barbie 66 at Derby, Hst at Belper and 66 at Birmingham New Street Tuesday 28 August 2007: Just 3 photos worthy of upload. GBRF Barbie 66 at Derby, Hst at Belper and 66 at Birmingham New Street

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]]> Tue Aug 28 2007 Denby Branch Line Walk http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1358423.html These are some photographs from a short walk along the disused railway line which used to connect derby with the village of denby. The line was a freight only like which would see traction such as Class 58 and Class 20's Tuesday 28 August 2007: These are some photographs from a short walk along the disused railway line which used to connect derby with the village of denby. The line was a freight only like which would see traction such as Class 58 and Class 20's

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]]> Tue Aug 28 2007 Derby To Gloucester http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1358405.html A few photographs testing out two compact cameras: The Kodak C613 and Pentax T20 Tuesday 28 August 2007: A few photographs testing out two compact cameras: The Kodak C613 and Pentax T20

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]]> Tue Aug 28 2007 A few from Crewe and Nuneaton http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1358210.html 4 Photographs I have been getting round to uploading. Tuesday 28 August 2007: 4 Photographs I have been getting round to uploading.

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]]> Tue Aug 28 2007 Great Central Railway (North) http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1358031.html My first visit to the GCR(N) from Ruddington (Nottingham) to Loughborough. Also included are photos of locos outside Brush Traction, taken from the line running behind. Photos by Jim. Monday 27 August 2007: My first visit to the GCR(N) from Ruddington (Nottingham) to Loughborough. Also included are photos of locos outside Brush Traction, taken from the line running behind. Photos by Jim.

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]]> Mon Aug 27 2007 Derby, Tamworth, Birmingham, Crewe, Kidderminster http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1356383.html I went on a West Midlands Day Ranger just for a day of travelling. I didn't take many photos - just these. Photos by Jim Monday 20 August 2007: I went on a West Midlands Day Ranger just for a day of travelling. I didn't take many photos - just these. Photos by Jim

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]]> Mon Aug 20 2007 Barrow Hill and The Midland Railway Centre http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1349793.html I was working later than I normally do on Saturdays so I went up to Chesterfield and to the Barrow Hill Roundhouse, then back down to Swanwick Depot at the Midland Railway Centre. Photos by Jim Monday 2 April 2007: I was working later than I normally do on Saturdays so I went up to Chesterfield and to the Barrow Hill Roundhouse, then back down to Swanwick Depot at the Midland Railway Centre. Photos by Jim

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]]> Mon Apr 2 2007 Lincoln Christmas Market Shuttles 2006 http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1349771.html The annual trip on the Central Trains loco hauled services between Nottingham and Lincoln for the Christmas Market. This year's locos were 47245 and 47826. Photos by Jim Friday 8 December 2006: The annual trip on the Central Trains loco hauled services between Nottingham and Lincoln for the Christmas Market. This year's locos were 47245 and 47826. Photos by Jim

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]]> Fri Dec 8 2006 Motorail at Derby http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1349763.html FM Rail used these ex-FGW Motorail vans for a short time at the end of 2006 for a trial of moving cars by rail. Nothing ever came of this as the company went into administration soon after. Photos by Jim Saturday 18 November 2006: FM Rail used these ex-FGW Motorail vans for a short time at the end of 2006 for a trial of moving cars by rail. Nothing ever came of this as the company went into administration soon after. Photos by Jim

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]]> Sat Nov 18 2006 North Norfolk Railway http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1347412.html The second railway visit of my holiday, this time on the Sheringham - Holt North Norfolk Railway, locally known as The Poppy Line. Another great day out with an N7, a Battle of Britain, 31207 and some lovely local ales. itv Anglia were filming a piece about the line whilst I was there, that I never managed to see on TV. If anyone has this video could they please drop me an email (wayfarerfotopic@gmail.com) Photos by Jim Wednesday 8 August 2007: The second railway visit of my holiday, this time on the Sheringham - Holt North Norfolk Railway, locally known as The Poppy Line. Another great day out with an N7, a Battle of Britain, 31207 and some lovely local ales. itv Anglia were filming a piece about the line whilst I was there, that I never managed to see on TV. If anyone has this video could they please drop me an email (wayfarerfotopic@gmail.com) Photos by Jim

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]]> Wed Aug 8 2007 Mid Norfolk Railway http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1347396.html A day out with 20069 on the Dereham - Wymondham Mid Norfolk Railway, fantastic! Photos by Jim Saturday 4 August 2007: A day out with 20069 on the Dereham - Wymondham Mid Norfolk Railway, fantastic! Photos by Jim

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]]> Sat Aug 4 2007 A Few More From Sunny Nunny http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1347378.html Here's a few more photos from Nunny, surprisingly it was actually sunny this time! They're average shots of general traffic, nothing to get excited about. Photos by Jim Wednesday 1 August 2007: Here's a few more photos from Nunny, surprisingly it was actually sunny this time! They're average shots of general traffic, nothing to get excited about. Photos by Jim

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]]> Wed Aug 1 2007 Peak Forest http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1347261.html A day's trip to the Buxton quarry. Though I can get there in less than an hour, it was the first time I'd ever been. I would have had more photos except my batteries ran out and foolishly enough I didn't take spares! Photos by Jim Thursday 19 July 2007: A day's trip to the Buxton quarry. Though I can get there in less than an hour, it was the first time I'd ever been. I would have had more photos except my batteries ran out and foolishly enough I didn't take spares! Photos by Jim

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]]> Thu Jul 19 2007 Lineside at Sawley Road Foot Crossing http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1327881.html A few shots of general traffic from a new spot I discovered. The location is on the Midland Mainline, about a mile north of Long Eaton station, and right next to the M1. Tuesday 17 July 2007: A few shots of general traffic from a new spot I discovered. The location is on the Midland Mainline, about a mile north of Long Eaton station, and right next to the M1.

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]]> Tue Jul 17 2007 Peak Rail Diesel Gala http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1277721.html Jim's photos from the Peak Rail Diesel Gala. Locos running were D9016, D8, 37152 and 31270. Also included are some shots from Rowsley yard of non-runners 50029 "Renown", 50030 "Repulse" and 37188, plus various shunters from the Heritage Shunters Trust collection. Saturday 12 May 2007: Jim's photos from the Peak Rail Diesel Gala. Locos running were D9016, D8, 37152 and 31270. Also included are some shots from Rowsley yard of non-runners 50029 "Renown", 50030 "Repulse" and 37188, plus various shunters from the Heritage Shunters Trust collection.

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]]> Sat May 12 2007 Nuneaton and Crewe http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1249575.html Jim took the Canon EOS 400D to Nuneaton. Tuesday 3 April 2007: Jim took the Canon EOS 400D to Nuneaton.

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]]> Tue Apr 3 2007 Bristol Parkway & Severn Tunnel Junction http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1243140.html This was a day trip to Severn Tunnel Junction and Bristol Parkway. Photos include the Severn Valley Wanderer Tour and MTU 43185 hauled by 47810. Friday 30 March 2007: This was a day trip to Severn Tunnel Junction and Bristol Parkway. Photos include the Severn Valley Wanderer Tour and MTU 43185 hauled by 47810.

57601 Near Bristol Parkway 47810 and 43185 at Severn Tunnel Junction 47810 and 43185 at Severn Tunnel Junction

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]]> Fri Mar 30 2007 Jolly Jaunt http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1238508.html This was a trip to keep myself from going insane. Not many photographs as most of my time was spent on a train. The route is as follows: Belper- Derby - Sheffield - Stockport - Stoke-On-Trent - Wolverhampton - Crewe - Nuneaton - Leicester - London St Pancras - London Kings Cross - Peterborough - Nottingham - Derby - Belper in 11hrs 45mins Saturday 24 March 2007: This was a trip to keep myself from going insane. Not many photographs as most of my time was spent on a train. The route is as follows: Belper- Derby - Sheffield - Stockport - Stoke-On-Trent - Wolverhampton - Crewe - Nuneaton - Leicester - London St Pancras - London Kings Cross - Peterborough - Nottingham - Derby - Belper in 11hrs 45mins

43083 and 43048 At Sheffield 92031 at Crewe 66537 Passes Through Nuneaton 66609 on the flyover at Nuneaton 66609 on the flyover at Nuneaton The scene at London Kings Cross on a friday rush hour 91s and MTU 43314 67017 MTU 43314 Leads the Hull Executive from Peterborough UID DVT at Peterborough 66712 At Peterborough 222008 at Derby 43007 Leads the next Leeds out of Derby

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]]> Sat Mar 24 2007 Milford in March http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1226225.html Some more photos from our favourite lineside spot Wednesday 7 March 2007: Some more photos from our favourite lineside spot

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]]> Wed Mar 7 2007 Gloucester & Derby By Night http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1226212.html Some photographs from Gloucester and Derby at night... Wednesday 7 March 2007: Some photographs from Gloucester and Derby at night...

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]]> Wed Mar 7 2007 Newark, Grantham and Peterborough http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1226201.html A trip to three neighbouring stations of the East Coast Main Line, spanning three counties (Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire). The highlight probably being the Northern Belle at Newark North Gate. There's also a few from Derby thrown in at the start. Photos by Sam and Jim Wednesday 7 March 2007: A trip to three neighbouring stations of the East Coast Main Line, spanning three counties (Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire). The highlight probably being the Northern Belle at Newark North Gate. There's also a few from Derby thrown in at the start. Photos by Sam and Jim

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]]> Wed Mar 7 2007 Sunny Nunny & Tamworth http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1226187.html This was a trip to Nuneaton and Tamworth in the early part of the year. Wednesday 7 March 2007: This was a trip to Nuneaton and Tamworth in the early part of the year.

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]]> Wed Mar 7 2007 The Tubular Belle http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1226157.html Sam's photos from the fantastic Tubular Belle railtour with 45112 and 47847. We travelled from Sheffield to Holyhead on the outward and Holyhead to Derby on the return journey. Saturday 27 January 2007: Sam's photos from the fantastic Tubular Belle railtour with 45112 and 47847. We travelled from Sheffield to Holyhead on the outward and Holyhead to Derby on the return journey.

The Welsh Early Learning Centre

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]]> Sat Jan 27 2007 Milford, Grindleford and 20’s At Chesterfield http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1155884.html This is a trip to the Hope Valley to kill the 10 hours between 0930 and 1930 to Photograph the DRS Class 20’s on cannons at Sheffield and Chesterfield. We have also thrown some more random Milford shots for good measure. Saturday 9 December 2006: This is a trip to the Hope Valley to kill the 10 hours between 0930 and 1930 to Photograph the DRS Class 20_s on cannons at Sheffield and Chesterfield. We have also thrown some more random Milford shots for good measure.

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]]> Sat Dec 9 2006 Spain 2006 - Trenes Regionales http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1155870.html Regional Trains Of Spain Friday 8 December 2006: Regional Trains Of Spain

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]]> Fri Dec 8 2006 Spain 2006 - Grandes Líneas http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1155859.html Photos of Spanish High Speed Trains Friday 8 December 2006: Photos of Spanish High Speed Trains

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]]> Fri Dec 8 2006 Spain 2006 - Tren De las Mercancías http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1155847.html Spanish Freight Trains From My Holiday In Northern Spain. Photos By: Sam Friday 8 December 2006: Spanish Freight Trains From My Holiday In Northern Spain. Photos By: Sam

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]]> Fri Dec 8 2006 31459 Freshly Painted at Barrow Hill http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1116075.html Only 31459 pics so far. I got loads of lovely black and white steam shots, but due to computer problems I'm not sure if I'll be able to get them back. Hopefully I will, but it might be a while before they're online, if ever. Photos by Jim. Saturday 21 October 2006: Only 31459 pics so far. I got loads of lovely black and white steam shots, but due to computer problems I'm not sure if I'll be able to get them back. Hopefully I will, but it might be a while before they're online, if ever. Photos by Jim.

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]]> Sat Oct 21 2006 Grid Arising and Yorkshire Coronation http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1098470.html An early morning start in Derby allowed me to get 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland" on the steam leg of the Yorkshire Coronation (Leicester - Scarborough and return) charter. There was also a spin and win railtour (The Grid Arising) running from Crewe - Doncaster and return. I saw this at Leicester, Nottingham and Toton allowing me to photograph every loco that was used on it. Photos by Jim Saturday 30 September 2006: An early morning start in Derby allowed me to get 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland" on the steam leg of the Yorkshire Coronation (Leicester - Scarborough and return) charter. There was also a spin and win railtour (The Grid Arising) running from Crewe - Doncaster and return. I saw this at Leicester, Nottingham and Toton allowing me to photograph every loco that was used on it. Photos by Jim

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]]> Sat Sep 30 2006 The Midnight Shed http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1086241.html This weekend, engineering work was taking place at Duffield, two miles down the line from me. I saw an engineers train going very slowly on the line from my house, and it eventually stopped. As I had nothing better to do I walked down to the line and got a few photos while it was waiting to leave the posession. Photos By Jim Monday 18 September 2006: This weekend, engineering work was taking place at Duffield, two miles down the line from me. I saw an engineers train going very slowly on the line from my house, and it eventually stopped. As I had nothing better to do I walked down to the line and got a few photos while it was waiting to leave the posession. Photos By Jim

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]]> Mon Sep 18 2006 Charing Cross from the London Eye http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1075575.html A few photos of EMUs entering and leaving Charing Cross taken from the London eye. Photos by Jim. Sunday 20 August 2006: A few photos of EMUs entering and leaving Charing Cross taken from the London eye. Photos by Jim.

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]]> Sun Aug 20 2006 Near Weybourne on the North Norfolk Railway http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1075562.html A couple of steamer shots from when I was out for a walk on holiday in Norfolk. Photos by Jim. Tuesday 25 July 2006: A couple of steamer shots from when I was out for a walk on holiday in Norfolk. Photos by Jim.

65462 landscape shot taken from on top of a tall lookout structure in Holkham Nature Reserve 65462 taken from a bridge

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]]> Tue Jul 25 2006 47826 at Belper http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1048362.html 47826 was on a the Kettering - Carnforth and return leg of a charter today. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland took over at Carnforth and did the return to Appleby. Morning photo at Belper station by Jim Evening photo at Milford Tunnel by Sam Saturday 5 August 2006: 47826 was on a the Kettering - Carnforth and return leg of a charter today. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland took over at Carnforth and did the return to Appleby. Morning photo at Belper station by Jim Evening photo at Milford Tunnel by Sam

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]]> Sat Aug 5 2006 Carlisle By Night http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1048354.html Shots from an all-nighter at Carlisle station. Photos by Sam. Tuesday 8 August 2006: Shots from an all-nighter at Carlisle station. Photos by Sam.

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]]> Tue Aug 8 2006 London and Penzance http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1048339.html This was a trip for the weekend to Penzance. We went onthe FGW Sleeper two nights in a row. Photographs by Sam Monday 17 July 2006: This was a trip for the weekend to Penzance. We went onthe FGW Sleeper two nights in a row. Photographs by Sam

150022 Passes through Cheltenham Spa UID Voyager arrives into Cheltenham Spa UID Super Voyager stands at Cheltenham Spa 43009 Arrives on my train to Gloucester 43009 Arrives on my train to Gloucester 43009 Arrives on my train to Gloucester The Next Morning: 66166 is photographed out of a HST window at Didcot 315829 At Stratford DBSO 9701 Passes Through Stratford 90013 At Stratford 360117 At Stratford 315812 At Stratford 90009 At Stratford 90009 At Stratford MK3 DVT 82143 At Stratford MK3 DVT 82121 At Stratford 90012 At Stratford 170301 and a UID 442 at Waterloo 180107 At Paddington 47828 Leads the ECS into Paddington 47828 is left at the buffers 57604 is ready to lead us to Penzance 57604 is ready to lead us to Penzance 57604 is ready to lead us to Penzance 57604 is ready to lead us to Penzance The scene after a long nights sleep The scene after a long nights sleep A Voyager at Penzance 57604 heads back to the depot A UID 150 Heads back from St Ives. Photograph taken from Hayle A UID 150 Heads back from St Ives. Photograph taken from Hayle 57604 at Peanzance 47828 ready to set off for OOC 43004 at Paddington 47828 clags away from Paddington 47828 clags away from Paddington 66227 at Reading 43009 at Didcot 43009 at Didcot

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]]> Mon Jul 17 2006 Arial Photting In York http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c1010913.html A few photos of trains around York station taken from the York Wheel on a boiling hot summer's day. Also included are a couple from Doncaster and the NRM. Saturday 17 June 2006: A few photos of trains around York station taken from the York Wheel on a boiling hot summer's day. Also included are a couple from Doncaster and the NRM.

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]]> Sat Jun 17 2006 Gloucester http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c975658.html Gloucester Tuesday 30 May 2006: Gloucester

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]]> Tue May 30 2006 Grid at Milford http://wayfarer.fotopic.net/c975633.html This wasa random trip to Milford. I got photographs of 56301. Photos by: Sam Tuesday 30 May 2006: This wasa random trip to Milford. I got photographs of 56301. Photos by: Sam

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