Phil T's Rail Photos http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/ 29 rows en-gb 60 {Aw} The UK Modern Rail File Vol. 4 (2009). http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1616762.html Views of the everyday and the unusual in the UK modern rail scene taken during 2009. As ever, photographs will be catalogued in locomotive/unit number order. Thursday 1 January 1970: Views of the everyday and the unusual in the UK modern rail scene taken during 2009. As ever, photographs will be catalogued in locomotive/unit number order.

175009 approaches Cardiff forming the 0638 Manchester Piccadilly to Milford Haven on 1st January 2009. 175001 leaves Cardiff forming the 0705 MIlford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly on 1st January 2009. Hangover Express: Virgin liveried (but debranded) 57313 'Tracy Island' approaches Cardiff Central with ATW's 1V31, 0532 Holyhead to Cardiff, 'Y Gerallt Gymro' on a murky New Year's Day, 2009. Neutral liveried 57316 brings up the rear of ATW's 1V31, 0532 Holyhead to Cardiff, 'Y Gerallt Gymro' at Cardiff on 1st January 2009. 150247 leaves Cardiff forming the 1000 Cardiff Central to Taunton on 1st January 2009. 60066 'John Logie Baird' - but nowadays running without its nameplates - passes Llanharan with 6B13, 0510 Robeston to Westerleigh loaded tanks on 3rd January 2009. DRS 37605 approaches Llandovery with 1Z18, 0752 Shrewsbury to Llanelli and return Serco Test Train on 7th January 2009. 37259 brings up the rear. DRS 37259 at Llandovery bringing up the rear of 1Z18, 0752 Shrewsbury to Llanelli Serco Test Train (headed by 37605) on 7th January 2009. DRS 37259 at Llandovery bringing up the rear of 1Z18, 0752 Shrewsbury to Llanelli Serco Test Train (headed by 37605) on 7th January 2009. 66575 passes through Swindon with 4O51, 1000 Wentloog to Southampton on 7th January 2009. 67017 'Arrow' waits to leave Cardiff Central with 2C79, 1400 Cardiff Central to Taunton on 7th January 2009. 67028 at Cardiff Central, bringing up the rear of 2C79, 1400 Cardiff Central to Taunton on 7th January 2009. 66206 at Cardiff Central with a meagre load on 6B39, 1336 Barry Docks to Newport ADJ on 7th January 2009. 66237 and 66134 run light through Cardiff Central towards Margam on 7th January 2009. Almost caught out by this one! 66608 at Cardiff Central with a train of Bardon BHQs on 6B75, 1338 Neath Abbey Wharf to Cardiff Pengam on 7th January 2009. 57316 enters Cardiff Central with 5W91, 1606 Canton to Cardiff Central ecs, ready to go forward to Holyhead at 1617. 7th January 2009. 57313 waits at the rear of ATW's 1617 Cardiff Central to Holyhead, 'Y Gerallt Gymro' on 7th January 2009. 57316 waits to leave Cardiff Central with 1W91, 1617 to Holyhead, 'Y Gerallt Gymro' on 7th January 2009. The disposal point is hidden by fog as 66134 pulls away from Hirwaun Ponds with 6C45, 1054 Tower Colliery to Aberthaw Power Station on 10th January 2009. 60085 'Mini - Pride of Oxford' passes Coedkernew with 6H25, 0952 Margam to Llanwern on 10th January 2009. Unusually running on a Saturday, 57316 passes Coedkernew at the head of ATW's 1V53, 0633 Holyhead to Cardiff Central on 10th January 2009. The set was reported as being used on this turn to enable the rolling stock to receive attention at Canton. 57315 was at the rear. 57315 brings up the rear of 1V53, 0633 Holyhead to Cardiff Central on 10th January 2009. 60085 'Mini - Pride of Oxford' returns through a sunny Coedkernew with 6H26, 1330 Llanwern to Margam on 10th January 2009. 66201 at Coedkernew, heading 6V75, 0930 Dee Marsh to Margam on 10th January 2009. 66090 passes Coedkernew with 4F70, 1213 Aberthaw to Newport Courtybella on 10th January 2009. 66055 heads through Coedkernew with 6B86, 1300 Portbury to Aberthaw on 10th January 2009. 60021 'Star of the East' passes Pyle with 6B13, 0510 Robeston to Westerleigh loaded Murco tanks on 16th January 2009. 66531 descends Stormy Bank with 6B42, 0844 Cardiff Pengam to Neath Abbey Wharf on 16th January 2009. While all eyes were turned towards Gwaun Cae Gurwen on 16th January 2009, 60024 was making history further east. The loco is seen leaving a smokescreen over Briton Ferry as it passes with 6B60, 1028 Llandarcy to Newport ADJ; the second and final batch of TTA bitumen tanks which are due for scrapping, now that the bitumen flow has ceased. 16th January 2009 was a significant day for the Gwaun Cae Gurwen Branch with the first train of MEAs heading for the opencast site at Tairgwaith. The footplate crew of 66076 are handed the token for the branch by the signalman at Pantyffynnon. 66076 at Pantyffynnon with 6O05, 1038 Swansea Burrows to Gwaun Cae Gurwen on 16th January 2009. A sight which soon will become commonplace: 66076 heads up the Gwaun Cae Gurwen Branch near Garnant with the inaugural 6O05, 1038 Swansea Burrows to Gwaun Cae Gurwen empty MEAs on 16th January 2009. 66076 approaches the Network Rail limit at Gwaun Cae Gurwen with 6O05, 1038 Swansea Burrows to Gwaun Cae Gurwen empty MEAs on 16th January 2009. 66076 heads towards the Celtic Energy disposal point at Gwaun Cae Gurwen on 16th January 2009. Yet another picture of 66076, I'm afraid. Having deposited the MEAs at the disposal point, the loco returns towards GCG in the process of running around its train. 16th January 2009. 66076 reverses to rejoin its train of MEAs at Gwaun Cae Gurwen on 16th January 2009. 66076 heads the return 6O07, 1500 Gwaun Cae Gurwen to Swansea Burrows Yard over the crossing at GCG on 16th January 2009. In heavy rain, 66076 heads back through Garnant with 6O07, 1500 Gwaun Cae Gurwen to Swansea Burrows Yard on 16th January 2009. Would people dispose of their rubbish in this way if they had a road at the end of their garden? 66076 crosses the River Amman at Pontamman with 6O07, 1500 Gwaun Cae Gurwen to Swansea Burrows Yard on 16th January 2009. A final look at 66076 on 6O07, 1500 Gwaun Cae Gurwen to Swansea Burrows Yard as it approaches Pantyffynnon on 16th January 2009. The following day, 17th January 2009, 66076 is seen at Brynteg Crossing on the steeply graded climb to Seven Sisters with 6F76, 1013 Parc Slip to Onllwyn. 66076 approaches Nant-y-Cafn Farm crossing with 6F81, 1350 Onllwyn to Margam empties on 17th January 2009. The abandoned HTA (right) is a reminder of an earlier mishap on this steeply graded line. 175107 passes Llangyfelach forming the 1011 Hereford to Fishguard Harbour on 18th January 2009. 175001 is seen at Allt-y-Graban forming the diverted 1235 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly on 18th January 2009. Normally a job for a class 60, 66055 heads 6B12, 1414 Margam to Trostre through Llangennech on 18th January 2009. 175111 approaches Llangennech forming the diverted 1030 Manchester Piccadilly to Milford Haven on 18th January 2009. A local jogger pauses to watch 175010 pass through Llangennech forming the diverted 1335 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly on 18th January 2009. There are no passengers for 150251 as it passes through Llangennech forming the 1207 Shrewsbury to Llanelli on 18th January 2009. In the gathering gloom, 66055 returns through Llangennech with 6B64, the notionally 1625 Trostre to Margam empties on 18th January 2009. 66055 is one of five class 66s (66055 - 66059) fitted with additional headlamps and modified drawgear for banking on Lickey Incline. 60024 slogs up the 1 in 93 gradient to Stormy Summit with 6B13, 0510 Robeston to Westerleigh loaded Murco tanks on 24th January 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {X} The Miscellaneous Narrow Gauge & Miniature Railway File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1557411.html Narrow gauge, miniature and leisure railways not covered by other categories. Locomotives are catalogued in builder/works no. order. Thursday 1 January 1970: Narrow gauge, miniature and leisure railways not covered by other categories. Locomotives are catalogued in builder/works no. order.

The North Gloucestershire Narrow Gauge Railway's Hunslet (2075/1940) 0-4-2T 'Chaka's Kraal No.6'. This locomotive was imported from Natal, South Africa, where it had worked on a sugar plantation railway owned by the Gledhow-Chaka’s Kraal Sugar Estates company. The quarter-mile, 15 in. gauge Porthcawl Miniature Railway opened in 1935, the year of the Silver Jubilee, using two steam-outline petrol locomotives. Rolling stock comprised new bodies based on former Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway chassis. The locomotive illustrated is a Freelance 4-6-4PE no. 1936 (of that year), 'Coney Queen'. The line closed and was dismantled at the end of the 1986 season. A further look at Porthcawl Miniature Railway 4-6-4PE no. 1936, 'Coney Queen'. A photograph taken at approximately the mid point of the Porthcawl Miniature Railway. The shed in the background crossed one of the running lines and doubled as a 'tunnel' on busy days when more than one train was in use. A scene from the 15 A friendly wave (?!) from Ruston Hornsby 4wDM (435398/1959) at Colyton, Seaton Tramway on 30th May 1994. The loco was new to North Devon Clay and has now moved to the Devon Railway Centre. Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 4-6-2 no. 9 'Winston Churchill', built by the Yorkshire Engine Co., (no. 2294) in 1931. Former Porthcawl Miniature Railway 4-6-4PE loco no. 1935 'Silver Jubilee' on the turntable at the Windmill Farm Railway in Burscough, Lancashire. (Picture courtesy Doug Parfitt). The 7¼ins gauge Gwendraeth Miniature Railway's 0-4-0TT 'Jason', built in 1992 by David Page to the 'Romulus' design at Llwyfan Cerrig, Gwili Railway in July 1995. The Gwendraeth Miniature Railway's 0-4-0TT 'Jason' at Llwyfan (Low Level) in July 1995. Margam Park Railway 0-4-0DH 'Margam Castle' heads away from the Orangery Halt to make the long climb into the park on 4th April 2009. Margam Park Railway 0-4-0DH 'Margam Castle' approaches the Orangery Halt on 5th April 2009. Another view of Margam Park Railway 0-4-0DH (AK65/2001) 'Margam Castle' as it leaves the Castle Halt on 5th April 2009. Margam Park Railway 0-4-0DH 'Margam Castle' crosses the dam at New Pond on 5th April 2009. The 2ft. gauge Margam Park Railway runs this steam outline Alan Keef 0-4-0DH (works no. 65 of 2001) 'Margam Castle', as seen on 5th April 2009. The locomotive is of a type similar to those supplied by Alan Keef Ltd. to several other leisure railways. The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway opened in 1896 and operated on a water balance system until electrification in 1921. One of the two cars is seen in July 1984. The second car on the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway at Constitution Hill, seen in July 1984. A further view of the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway showing the stepped profile of the cars. Kerr, Stuart (4256/1922) 'Wren' class 0-4-0ST 'Peter Pan' ready to give rides on the demonstration line at the Alan Keef open day on 26th September 2009. Kerr, Stuart (4256/1922) 0-4-0ST 'Peter Pan' in action at the premises of Alan Keef on 26th September 2009. Kerr, Stuart (4256/1922) 0-4-0ST 'Peter Pan' at the Alan Keef open day on 26th September 2009. The loco worked for Devon County Council at Willminstone Quarry and is nowadays resident at the Leighton Buzzard Light Railway. Alan Keef-built (30/1990) 0-4-0VBT 'Taffy' at its home premises on 26th September 2009. Alan Keef (30/1990) 0-4-0VBT 'Taffy' ready to take its turn on the running line during the open day of 26th September 2009. A line up of the three operating locomotives at the Alan Keef open day, Ross-on-Wye on 26th September 2009. Arn Jung (939/1906) 0-4-0WT no. 7 'Justine' at the premises of Alan Keef Ltd., Ross-on-Wye on 26th September 2009. Another look at the neat Kerr, Stuart (4256/1922) 0-4-0ST 'Peter Pan' at the Alan Keef open day on 26th September 2009. Kerr, Stuart (4256/1922) 0-4-0ST 'Peter Pan' and Alan Keef (30/1990) 0-4-0VBT 'Taffy' at the Alan Keef open day on 26th September 2009. Alan Keef (30/1990) 0-4-0VBT 'Taffy' in action at Ross-on-Wye on 26th September 2009. Brand new coach C4 for the Perrygrove Railway, seen at its builder, Alan Keef of Ross-on-Wye on 26th September 2009. Kerr, Stuart (4256/1922) 0-4-0ST 'Peter Pan' awaits its next turn on the demonstration line at the Alan Keef open day on 26th September 2009. Alan Keef (30/1990) 0-4-0VBT 'Taffy' in action on 26th September 2009. The loco is a replica of the De Winton & Co., Caernarfon 'coffee pot' design. Deutz (19531/1937) 0-4-0DM no. 3 at the premises of Alan Keef on 26th September 2009. The loco was bought for preservation from the Coucy-le-Chateau sugar factory in northern France in 1970. It is fitted with a single cylinder engine with a four-speed gearbox. Motor Rail (4709/1936) 4wDM no. 12 'Archer' at the premises of Alan Keef on 26th September 2009. The loco was originally built with a petrol engine but later fitted with a Dorman 2DWD diesel. It spent its working days at a sand quarry in Leighton Buzzard. Alan Keef (30/1990) 0-4-0VBT 'Taffy' at the terminus of the Alan Keef demonstration line on 26th September 2009. Another view of Alan Keef (30/1990) 0-4-0VBT 'Taffy' at the open day of 26th September 2009. RS106 was built by RFS Doncaster (L106/1989) and is a 900mm gauge 4wDH with a Cummins power unit built for Channel Tunnel construction. Seen at the premises of Alan Keef on 26th September 2009. Arn Jung (939/1906) 0-4-0WT no. 7 'Justine' in action at the Alan Keef open day on 26th September 2009. Arn Jung (939/1906) 0-4-0WT no. 7 'Justine' on Alan Keef's demonstration line during the open day held on 26th September 2009. The loco spent its working life at a gravel washery at Maeseyck on the banks of the river Maas in Belgium. It nowadays is usually to be found at the North Gloucestershire Narrow Gauge Railway, Toddington. Another view of Arn Jung (939/1906) 0-4-0WT no. 7 'Justine' at the premises of Alan Keef Ltd., Ross-on-Wye on 26th September 2009. Alan Keef built this new 2-6-2T (77/2007) 'Lydia' for the Perrygrove Railway. It is seen awaiting its next duty at Perrygrove on 26th September 2009. The Perrygrove Railway's 'Ursula' is a 199-built 0-6-0T built by J. Waterfield but plated Duffield 1916. Waterfield 0-6-0T 'Ursula' taking water at Perrygrove on 26th September 2009. This neat little Hunslet 4wDH (9337/1994) 'Jubilee' was originally 2ft gauge but converted for the 15ins Perrygrove Railway. It was seen at Oakiron terminus on 26th September 2009. Alan Keef 2-6-2T (77/2007) 'Lydia' in the process of running round its train at Oakiron, Perrygrove Railway on 26th September 2009. Alan Keef 2-6-2T (77/2007) 'Lydia' departs from Oakiron with the 1415 for Perrygrove on 26th September 2009. The Exmoor Steam Railway built this 0-6-0T (295/1993) 'Spirit of Adventure', seen at the Perrygrove Railway on 26th September 2009. ESR 0-6-0T (295/1993) 'Spirit of Adventure' calls at leafy Heywood with the 1435 Perrygrove to Oakiron on 26th September 2009. Waterfield 0-6-0T 'Ursula' heads away from Perrygrove with the Heywood coaches forming the 1443 to Oakiron on 26th September 2009. ESR 0-6-0T (295/1993) 'Spirit of Adventure' heads away from Rookwood with the 1452 Oakiron to Perrygrove on 26th September 2009. Waterfield 0-6-0T 'Ursula' passes Rookwood with the Heywood vintage train forming the 1501 Oakiron to Perrygrove on 26th September 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {I} The Industrial Steam Loco File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1526195.html The unsung heroes of Britain's railways; small industrial locomotives, some of which have found a new life hauling passenger trains on the UK's heritage lines. Included is a small selection from the last days of steam at National Coal Board collieries in Wales, illustrating the run-down nature of the locomotives in their final years. Thursday 1 January 1970: The unsung heroes of Britain's railways; small industrial locomotives, some of which have found a new life hauling passenger trains on the UK's heritage lines. Included is a small selection from the last days of steam at National Coal Board collieries in Wales, illustrating the run-down nature of the locomotives in their final years.

A further view of Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST 'Leaf', photographed at Kidwelly Industrial Museum on 24th July 2006. Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST 'Rosyth No. 1' in steam at the BSC Velindre Works Gala Day, 30th June 1979. Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST 'Rosyth No. 1' and a South Wales Transport AEC Regent V at Swansea Maritime & Industrial Museum to commemorate 20 years since the closure of the MUmbles Railway in 1980. During steam days held at the premises of Norbrit Wharfage, Briton Ferry in August 1985, Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST (1385/1914) 'Rosyth No. 1' contrasts with a background of scrap metal. Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST 'Rosyth No. 1' shunts BR brakevans prior to an operating day at Briton Ferry in August 1985. Another shot of Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST as it heads for the 'public' running line at Briton Ferry in August 1985. With Briton Ferry river bridge in the background, 'Rosyth No. 1' runs along the banks of the River Neath in August 1985. The steam days were held as part of the GWR150 celebration. AB 0-4-0ST 'Rosyth No. 1' at Cwmdwyfran, Gwili Railway on 18th July 1987 - the loco's public debut on the line. A study of immaculate AB 0-4-0ST 'Rosyth No.1' at Llwyfan Cerrig, Gwili Railway on 11th June 1994. 'Rosyth No. 1' heads a trrain for Llwyfan Cerrig, Gwili Railway in June 1995. Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST (no. 1680 of 1920) 'Nora' propels its train uphill at the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway in August 1984. Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST 'Nora' in action at the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway in 1984. Avonside 0-6-0ST (1798/1918) 'Edwin Hulse' at Bitton, Avon Valley Railway. Hudswell Clarke (750/1906) 0-4-0ST 'Waleswood' in steam at Steamport, Southport in August 1978. 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST no. 3180 'Antwerp' of 1944 pulls away from Goathland, North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Hunslet 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST (3777/1952) 'Josiah Wedgewood' in the early days of the Churnet Valley Railway at Cheddleton, August 1985. The coaches in this photograph, taken at the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway, are arguably of greater interest than the loco. The two black Gresley coaches formerly were part of a 'secret' nuclear control train for use in times of emergency as a communications centre, until the late 1970's. The loco is 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST no. 3785 of 1953 vintage. Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST no. 3806/1953 'G. B. Keeling' at Norchard, Dean Forest Railway in June 1987. Kitson 0-6-0ST (5459/1932), now named 'Burtonwood Brewer' departs from Berwyn early in 1986. Hunslet 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST Norma (3770/1952) being prepared for its morning's work on 13th September 1977. A view of the locoshed yard at Pontarddulais, taken on 13th September 1977. Another of the 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST locomotives at Graig Merthyr Colliery on 13th September 1977, complete with firewood ready for lighting up at the beginning of its next shift. Hunslet 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST 'Norma' moves off shed to take up a day's work on 13th September 1977. 'Norma' heads for the Graig Merthyr Colliery exchange sidings on 13th September 1977. The chimney of the former brickworks is behind the locomotive. An Austerity 0-6-0ST in action at Graig Merthyr Colliery, Pontarddulais on 13th September 1977. A further Graig Merthyr scene from 13th September 1977, featuring an 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST. 0-6-0ST 'Norma' seen in the distance at the exchange sidings on 13th September 1977. 'Norma' at Pontarddulais exchange sidings on 13th September 1977. The loco subsequently passed to the Cambrian Railway Society, Oswestry, where it is awaiting overhaul. Here, Austerity 0-6-0ST 'Norma' brings a loaded train from Graig Merthyr Colliery towards the exchange sidings at Pontarddulais on 13th September 1977. 'Norma' heads off towards Pontarddulais on 13th September 1977. One of Graig Merthyr's other Austerities in close up as it returns to the loco shed on 13th September 1977. This is WD 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST no. 71516 (RSH 7170/1944) - now preserved at the Gwili Railway - stored OOU at Graig Merthyr on 13th September 1977. Towards the end of the colliery a BR class '08' diesel shunter was hired after steam had finished. By this time the colliery and the line to it was closed, but the NCB was busy clearing the spoil tips near the exchange sidings. Three views follow of 'Austerity' 0-6-0STs in store at Pontarddulais in July 1980. This is RSH 7170/1944. In store. An Austerity under the loco shed canopy; note the run-down and derelict condition of the loco shed! July 1980. Study of what appears to be a fairly intact 'Austerity' 0-6-0ST at NCB Graig Merthyr Colliery, Pontarddulais as it awaits its fate in July 1980. Photographs, however, are no indication of boiler condition! Serving as a roadside 'signpost' for the Cefn Coed Colliery Museum, Neath, is Hunslet 0-6-0ST 3846/1946, which formerly worked at Graig Merthyr Colliery, Pontarddulais. 25th July 2006. Peckett 0-6-0ST (1636/1924) 'Fonmon' propels its short train back towards Bitton, Avon Valley Railway, Bristol. Former Aberthaw Cement Works Peckett 0-6-0ST (1636/1924) 'Fonmon' in steam at the Avon Valley Railway, Bristol. This is an overall view of Bersham Colliery, Wrexham in March 1978. In the centre of the picture can be seen Peckett 0-4-0ST (1935 /1937) 'Hornet'. A cab view of Peckett 0-4-0ST 'Hornet' at Bersham in March 1978. A second view of Peckett 0-4-0ST 'Hornet' at Bersham in March 1978. The loco has been preserved at the Ribble Steam Railway. Peckett 0-6-0ST 'Henbury' in steam at Bristol Harbour Railway. Peckett 0-6-0ST 'Henbury' in steam on the quayside at Bristol Harbour Railway. Peckett 0-4-0ST (1967/1939)'Merlin/Myrrdin' crosses Bronwydd Arms level crossing in 1979. Peckett 0-4-0ST (1967/1939) 'Merlin/Myrrdin' at the Gwili railway's (then) Cwndwyfran terminus in 1979. The Gwili Railway's Peckett 0-4-0ST (1967/1939)'Merlin/Myrrdin' and RSH 0-4-0ST (7058/1942) 'Olwen' at Bronwydd Arms in July 1988. Peckett 0-4-0ST (1967/1939) 'Merlin/Myrrdin' and RSH 0-4-0ST (no.7058/1942) 'Olwen' depart from Bronwydd Arms, Gwili Railway, with a dining train for Llwyfan Cerrig on 18th July 1987. 'Merlin/Myrddin', 'Rosyth No. 1' and 'Olwen' line up at Bronwydd Arms, Gwili Railway on 18th July 1987. Peckett 0-4-0ST (1967/1939) 'Merlin/Myrrdin' departs from Bronwydd Arms in July 1988.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 <b>{A} The Latest Modern Rail Pictures</b> (Updated 22.11.09). http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1491881.html To make new pictures easier to find, they will be uploaded to this file for approximately a month before being transferred to the main 2009 file (below). Thursday 1 January 1970: To make new pictures easier to find, they will be uploaded to this file for approximately a month before being transferred to the main 2009 file (below).

Yet another working on B13 for 60054 'Charles Babbage' as it climbs Stormy Bank with the 0510 Robeston to Westerleigh on 31st October 2009. 66051 passes Llangewydd with a lightly loaded 6V19, 1722 Immingham Sorting Sidings to Margam on 31st October 2009. Red Shed: DB Schenker liveried 66152 stands out from the gloom at Llangewydd with 6V78, 0459 Wembley to Margam SNCF wagons on 31st October 2009. 142072 passes Llangewydd forming a Swansea to Cardiff stopping service and is away from its usual haunts around Cardiff on 31st October 2009. 60085 'Mini - Pride of Oxford' was the fourth class 60 running in South Wales on 31st October 2009. Seen here at Llangewydd, the working is 6H25, 0952 Margam to Llanwern. 66152 shows off its bright colour scheme at Margam, Knuckle Yard on 31st October 2009. 66152 shows off its bright colour scheme at Margam, Knuckle Yard on 31st October 2009. The loco had arrived on 6V78, 0459 Wembley to Margam. Another shot of 66152 at Margam, Knuckle Yard on 31st October 2009. 66152 prepares to shunt a few wagons at Margam, Knuckle Yard on 31st October 2009. 66099, 66092, 66159 and 66008 form a convoy running as 0Z21 from Margam to Crewe, Basford Hall on 31st October 2009. 60063 'James Murray' starts the climb up Stormy with 6B03, 0909 Trostre to Llanwern on 31st October 2009. 60004 descends Stormy Bank in autumn sunshine with 6H24, 1123 Llanwern to Margam on 31st October 2009. 60085 'Mini - Pride of Oxford' returns light down Stormy Bank, running as 0H26, 1334 Llanwern to Margam on 31st October 2009. 66098 leads 66166 down Stormy Bank with 3S61, Margam to Margam via Vale of Glamorgan RHTT on 31st October 2009. A second view of 66098 leading 66166 down Stormy Bank with 3S61, Margam to Margam via Vale of Glamorgan RHTT on 31st October 2009. The very, very last mail train from Swansea. Former Royal Mail NAA/PCV (Propelling Control Vehicle) 94344, two NKA/GUVs and a further NAA prepare to leave Swansea for Toton on 5th November 2009. The PCVs were converted by Hunslet Barclay from 1954 vintage Southend/Great Eastern (and later, West Yorkshire) class 307 emu DTCs in the mid 1990s for the EWS/Rail Express Systems operation. Bonfire Night Special: 66024 prepares to leave Swansea High Street on 5th November 2009 with 6Z70, 1920 Maliphant Sidings to Toton. The train comprised 2 postal NAA/PCVs and 2 NKAs which had been stored at Swansea since mail trains finished back in July 2003. Former Royal Mail NAA/PCV (Propelling Control Vehicle) 94344 at Swansea on 5th November 2009, before making the final Journey to Toton behind 66024. 94344 previously carried the number 75014. ATW 150240 passes Llangyfelach forming the 1055 Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour on 6th November 2009. 66021 at a wet and autumnal Llangyfelach with 6B05, 1145 Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen to Swansea Burrows on 6th November 2009. 66069 passes Pembrey & Burry Port with 6Z67, 1343 Haverfordwest to Didcot empty warflats on 6th November 2009. 66061 begins the slog up Stormy with 6H27, 1351 Margam to Llanwern steel slabs on 7th November 2009. 66152 runs light down Stormy Bank as 0B04, 1416 Llanwern to Margam on 7th November 2009. 66232 descends Stormy Bank with 4O54, 1407 Aberthaw Power Station to Swansea Burrows on 7th November 2009. Demolition of the former BP Llandarcy Refinery continues and the tank farm which forms the backdrop to this view will soon disappear. 60085 'Mini - Pride of Oxford' passes through Llandarcy with 6B11, 0815 Margam to Trostre on 8th November 2009. Sunshine at last! 66192 passes Kenfig with 6M30, 1100 Margam to Dee Marsh on 8th November 2009. Returning to work in South Wales, 60074 'Teenage Spirit' passes Pyle with 6B13, 0510 Robeston to Westerleigh on 14th November 2009. 60085 'Mini - Pride of Oxford' at Margam, Knuckle Yard on 14th November 2009, having arrived with 6B47 from Westerleigh the previous night. 66166 and 66098 pause at Knuckle Yard for a crew change while working RHTT 3S61 on 14th November 2009. DRS have picked up the Stockton to Cardiff Tidal scrap trains, previously operated by the now defunct Advenza Freight. 66427 is seen stabled at Cardiff Central on 15th November 2009. Cabside of 70002 showing the revised Freightliner logo. 15th November 2009. The first pair of Freightliner's 30 class 70s arrived in the UK from the USA on November 8. 70002 catches the morning sunlight at Stoke Gifford on 15th November 2009. Cab detail of 70002 in close-up. Stoke Gifford, 15th November 2009. FHH 66585 'The Drax Flyer' reflects on its future at Stoke Gifford on 15th November 2009; sisters 66582, 66583, 66584 and 66586 have been sent to Freightliner Poland. FHH 66524 awaits its next Portbury to Rugeley working at Stoke Gifford on 15th November 2009. A view which highlights the length of class 70 locomotives. They are 21.710m (71ft 2.7ins); class 66s are 21.4m (70ft 3in). A second view of 70002 at Stoke Gifford on 15th November 2009. The loco was built by General Electric at Urie, Pennsylvania and is type PH37ACmi. 153377 in the autumn sunshine at Bristol Temple Meads on 15th November 2009. 142063 departs from Bristol Temple Meads, presumably running light back to Exeter on 15th November 2009. 67022 passes light through Bristol Temple Meads, running as 0Z67, 0850 St. Blazey to Barton Hill on 15th November 2009. FGW's 150249 and 153377 stabled in the old parcels bay at Bristol Temple Meads on 15th November 2009. FGW's 150249 and 153377 stabled in the old parcels bay at Bristol Temple Meads on 15th November 2009. 143618 shows the FGW local lines livery to good effect at Bristol Temple Meads on 15th November 2009. 143617 arrives at Bristol Temple Meads forming the 1152 service from Avonmouth on 15th November 2009. Freightliner's brand-new 3700hp GE 'PowerHaul' class 70 no. 70002 stabled at Stoke Gifford pending ORR approval and staff training on 15th November 2009. 60084 'Cross Fell' (which carries a nameplate on one side only) waits to leave Margam Knuckle Yard with 6B12, 1414 Margam to Trostre on 22nd November 2009. Making a return to South Wales after an absence of at least three years, 60084 'Cross Fell' passes Llangyfelach with 6B12, 1414 Margam to Trostre on 22nd November 2009. 60084 'Cross Fell' arrives at Trostre with 6B12, 1414 Margam to Trostre on 22nd November 2009. The loco was to fail on the return trip.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {Y} The Archive File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1469824.html A varied collection of photographs which has been acquired from various sources. Thursday 1 January 1970: A varied collection of photographs which has been acquired from various sources.

Former GWR Avonside 0-4-0T no. 1103 photographed at Danygraig, Swansea. Built in 1926, these six short-wheelbase locomotives (1101-1106) were always to be found on the Swansea Docks system, principally in use at the Kings and Queens Docks. Consequently, they were allocated to Danygraig Shed. Although taken in BR days, 1103 still carries a GWR 'DG' shed allocation on its cylinder cover. Note also the bell attached to the front of the cab - a requirement for all Swansea Docks locomotives which had to work along public roads. A 1950s view of 6000 'King George V' as it backs out of London Paddington for servicing and turning - either at Old Oak Common or Ranelagh Bridge. Then still quite new, 1949-built 'Castle' class 4-6-0 no 7020 'Gloucester Castle' approaches the Severn Tunnel with the Up 'Red Dragon', reporting no. 720 (0845 from Swansea to London Paddington), in August 1951. At that time allocated to Cardiff Canton, 7020 was fitted with a double chimney in February 1961 and withdrawn in September 1963. Bit of a curiosity this one. Believed to have been taken by a long-extinct relative who was stationed in Africa during the Second World War, this appears to be Franco-Ethiopian Railway 2-8-0 no. 2 which would have been built by SLM in Winterthur, Switzerland. Does the station nameboard read Addis Ababa, perhaps? Each of these slides had turned pink (!) with age, and all have been restored using Photoshop software to reveal the original colours. This scan of A4 no. 4468 'Mallard' illustrates the unrestored state of the views; the next picture is the same view following Photoshop treatment. A general view of Swansea East Dock Shed. Date not recorded. Former GWR 'Star' class 4-6-0 no. 4050 'Princess Alice' photographed at Swindon dump in 1952. Built at Swindon Works under lot number 199 in June 1914, 4050's first shed allocation was Wolverhampton, but by the 1920s was resident at Old Oak Common. Apart from brief stays at Shrewsbury and Oxford sheds, from 1937 until withdrawal the loco was allocated to Landore (An 87E shed plate is just visible on the smokebox). It was withdrawn in February 1952 and cut up at Swindon later that year. The r/h number and nameplates which are missing in this view, reappeared at an auction in 2004! GWR 31XX 2-6-2T no. 5144 at Swindon dump on 24th February 1952. Originally numbered 3144, the loco was new to Newport shed in March 1906 and withdrawn from Leamington in January 1952. And finally: Proof that I've been in this game far too bl**dy long. It's me at Landore Shed in 1958 at the age of 2½. The loco with a well stocked tender, ready for a run to Paddington is of course GWR Castle class 4-6-0 no. 5051 'Earl Bathurst' which arguably has survived the years better than I have... The next six shots were originally issued as a set of transparencies which, in the 1970s, were sold at various museums to illustrate the development of the steam locomotive. Seen here at the old (pre-NRM) York Museum, this is the 1822 Hetton Colliery locomotive. Built by George Stephenson and Nicholas Wood, the loco was rebuilt in 1857, and again in 1882. Under its own steam it led the Railway Centenary procession of old and modern locomotives at Darlington on 2nd July 1925. Stephenson 0-4-0 No. 1 'Locomotion' was built in 1925 and hauled the first train on the Stockton & Darlington Railway. It was withdrawn from service in 1846 but continued to reappear occasionally after that. It was sold for scrap in 1850 but became a pumping engine at Lucy Pit, Crook after which it returned to the NER and was restored for display in 1857. It was photographed while on display at Darlington Station. Liverpool & Manchester Railway 0-4-2 no. 57 'Lion', built in 1838 by Todd, Kitson and Laird. The loco famously starred in 'The Titfield Thunderbolt' in 1952 and is likely to have been in steam for filming when this shot was taken. Photographed during the early days of the Tyseley Railway Museum project, this of course is Darlington built 1938 class K4 2-6-0 no. 3442 'The Great Marquess'. The loco later became BR no. 61994. It was probably included in the series to illustrate the conventional design of locomotive of the 1920 to 1950 period. 1937-built Gresley A4 4-6-2 no. 4468 'Mallard'. Famed for its record breaking run of 1938 when it reached a speed of 126mph, the loco was withdrawn as BR 60022 in 1963; this photograph would appear to date from its first restoration after withdrawal from service. BR 9F 2-10-0 no. 92220 'Evening Star' has the distinction of being the final steam locomotive built for service by BR. It was outshopped from Swindon with much ceremony in March 1960 and saw only five years service with BR, being withdrawn in 1965. As the down Pembroke Coast Express heads into the distance, another 'Castle' class 4-6-0 arrives at Neath with train 745, the 1205 Milford Haven - Paddington, due at Neath at 1445 and indicating that the Pembroke Dock train (due to pass Neath at 1422) must have been running around 20 minutes late! This is Llanelly (87F) allocated 56XX 0-6-2T no. 5612 on Skewen Bank with a mixed freight. Descending Skewen Bank, probably in the late 1950s, is 'Castle' class 4-6-0 no. 5087 'Tintern Abbey' with what is believed to be the 1205 Milford Haven - Paddington, due Neath at 1445. This loco was rebuilt from 'Star' class no. 4067 'Tintern Abbey' during November 1940 and was withdrawn in August 1963. An unidentified 'Castle' class 4-6-0 begins the climb out of Neath General with the down Pembroke Coast Express. This was the 1055 Paddington - Pembroke Dock and was due through Neath non-stop at 1422. 56XX 0-6-2T no. 6688 heads out of Neath towards Skewen with a local passenger train. A steam era view of Neath and Brecon Junction. The line ahead (left) led to Brecon via Onllwyn, that branching to the right to Glynneath and Hirwaun. In the distance, a number of 0-6-0 pannier tanks can be seen on the (NBR) shed. The shed closed in 1964 and houses, Halfords and Burger King now stand on the site. GWR 2-6-2T no. 5550 stands at Whitland in the late 1950s, with a train from the Cardigan Branch. The branch closed to passengers in September 1962 and to freight in May the following year. Note the milk churns on the platform trolley. An official view of one of the two 1958 Bristol/ECW railbuses, SC79958. The unit owes a lot to contemporary motorbus design. SC79958 spent its working life in Scotland and was withdrawn in 1966. SC79979, one of the A. C. Cars railbuses designed for rural branch lines. Weighing only 11 tones the unit could seat 46 passengers and had at top speed of 55mph. A front view of SC79979 before the 'speed whiskers' were applied. GWR 2-6-2T no. 5550 on arrival at Cardigan from Whitland. The train consists of one coach and a 'Siphon G'. A footplateman connects the vacuum pipe of a 45XX 2-6-2T at Cardignan, before departure for Whitland. Note that a second locomotive (5550) is at the other end of this train. Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST no. 1140 photographed at Swansea East Dock. The loco was acquired by the GWR when it took over the Swansea Harbour Trust in 1923. 1140 was SHT no. 5, then GWR 701 in the 1923 renumbering and finally 1140 in the 1948/49 renumbering. It was withdrawn in May of 1958 after a life of 53 years. The loco was reportedly unpopular with crews due to its cramped cab and small boiler. A pair of class 120 dmus make a smoky departure from Fishguard and Goodwick. In the background a number of locomotives can be seen around the locoshed. Note also the wagons with large boulders behind the platform; perhaps construction work was under way at Fishguard Harbour at this time. The station closed in April 1964. Western Region 0-6-0PT 7444 shunts a mail train at Carmarthen. 7444 was outshopped in February 1950 and spent its entire life in the Carmarthen and Llanelli areas until withdrawn in July 1964. Carmarthen shed (87G) is visible in the background, beyond the footbridge. A view of Neath-allocated GWR 5101 class 2-6-2T no. 8104 at Swansea High Street on 18th May 1957. Of interest to the rear of the locomotive is one of the two 'Devon Belle' Observation Cars, (nos. 13 & 14), both of which survive in preservation, no. 14 having recently been repatriated from the USA for use on the Swanage Railway.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {K} The Welsh Narrow Gauge File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1469001.html The narrow gauge railways of Wales are legendary, so much so that many non-enthusiasts make a point of visiting as many of them as possible during their holiday in Wales. You won't find a better way of making your holiday pass at a leisurely pace. Thursday 1 January 1970: The narrow gauge railways of Wales are legendary, so much so that many non-enthusiasts make a point of visiting as many of them as possible during their holiday in Wales. You won't find a better way of making your holiday pass at a leisurely pace.

Brecon Mountain Railway Arn Jung 0-6-2WT 'Graf Schwerin Lowitz' heads out of Pant with the 1600 train for Dol-y-Gaer on 24th May 2008. BMR Arn Jung 0-6-2WT 'Graf Schwerin Lowitz' in close-up heading the 1600 Pant to Dol-y-Gaer on 24th May 2008. BMR 0-6-2WT 'Graf Schwerin Lowitz' heads away towards Dol-y-Gaer on 24th May 2008. 0-6-2WT 'Graf Schwerin Lowitz' and its train in the landscape near Pant on 24th May 2008. The Teifi Valley Railway's Kerr Stuart (3117/1918) 0-6-2T 'Sgt. Murphy' arrives at Henllan with a lunchtime train from Llandyfriog on 5th April 2008. Kerr Stuart 0-6-2T 'Sgt. Murphy' running around its train in the spring sunshine at Henllan, TVR on 5th April 2008. Kerr Stuart 0-6-2T 'Sgt. Murphy' ready to leave Henllan, TVR with the 1330 departure for Llandyfriog on 5th April 2008. The Teifi Valley Railway's Kerr Stuart 0-6-2T 'Sgt. Murphy' waits to leave Llandyfriog for Henllan on 5th April 2008. The line is built on the trackbed of the former Pencader to Newcastle Emlyn branch which closed in 1973. The disused trackbed towards Newcastle Emlyn continues in the background but is separated from the TVR by a collapsed river bridge. An early '70s shot of Snowdon Mountain Railway no. 7 'Aylwin' at Llanberis, ready to depart for Snowdon Summit. The 1923 SLM built loco (no. 2869) has since been renamed 'Ralph'. An early 1970s view of VoR 2-6-2T no. 7 'Owain Glyndwr' at Devil's Bridge. Carrying a somewhat over-sized headboard, VoR no. 7 'Owain Glyndwr' waits to leave Aberystwyth. A sequence taken from late BR days: Vale of Rheidol 2-6-2T no. 7 'Owain Glyndwr' takes water at Aberystwyth shed before heading a train for Devil's Bridge. VoR no. 8 'Llywelyn' prepares to leave the former Carmarthen platform at Abrystwyth. A second view of VoR no. 8 'Llywelyn' preparing to leave the former Carmarthen platform at Abrystwyth. Bizarrely, the lamp is the wrong way round! VoR no. 8 'Llywelyn' replenishes its tanks at Aberffrwd. VoR no. 8 'Llywelyn' taking water at Aberffrwd. Since privatisation this station has been much improved and now includes a passing loop. VoR no. 8 'Llywelyn' rests at the buffer stop at Devil's Bridge. VoR 8 'Llywelyn', built at Swindon in 1923, reverses from the buffer stop at Devil's Bridge to take water and then head back to Aberystwyth. VoR 8 'Llywelyn' taking water at Devil's Bridge. VoR 8 'Llywelyn' heads onto its train at Devil's Bridge, ready for the run back to Aberystwyth. Vale of Rheidol 2-6-2T no.9 'Prince of Wales' waits to leave Aberystwyth with the 1215 to Devil's Bridge on 29th August 2005. The Brecon Mountain Railway's impressive Baldwin Pacific 4-6-2 no.2, built in 1930 stands outside Pant shed, Merthyr Tydfil on 26th March 2005. The 47-ton Baldwin Pacific on the BMR at Pontsticill. The loco was built in Philadelphia, USA and worked in South africa before being wrecked in an accident in 1974. It was rebuilt at the BMR. The Vale of Rheidol's diesel locomotive no.10 awaits to return to the shed after bringing in the empty stock for the 1215 Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge on 3rd August 2005. The locomotive was built at the workshops of the Brecon Mountain Railway, near Merthyr Tydfil. Vale of Rheidol 2-6-2T no.9 'Prince of Wales' at Devil's Bridge with the 1215 from Aberystwyth on 3rd August 2005. The locomotive has its origins in 1902, but was extensively rebuilt by the GWR at Swindon in 1923. A study of Vale of Rheidol no.9 'Prince of Wales' at Devil's Bridge on 3rd August 2005. Following 'privatisation' the locomotive was fitted with Westinghouse brake gear, as seen on the running plate to the left of the smokebox. Vale of Rheidol no.9 'Prince of Wales' calls at Capel Bangor with the 1545 Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge on 3rd August 2005. Aberystwyth-based former GWR 2-6-2T no.9 'Prince of Wales' at Capel Bangor on 3rd August 2005. Vale of Rheidol 2-6-2T no.9 'Prince of Wales' approaches the level crossing at Capel Bangor with the 1545 Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge on 3rd August 2005. The crew of Welshpool & Llanfair no. 823 'Countess' relax in the sunshine at Welshpool, Raven Square on 21st August 2005. 1903-built Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T no. 823 'Countess' at Raven Square on 21st August 2005. Two of these neat locomotives were built to work the line when it opened in 1903 and both have been preserved. Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway 0-6-0T 823 'Countess' (BP 3497/1903) waits to leave Welshpool with the 1415 to Llanfair Caereinion on 21st August 2005. The preservation society which now operates the line was formed on closure by British Railways in 1956 and reopened the railway from 1963. Recently returned to service, Belgian-built Tubize (2369/1948) 2-6-2T ‘Orion’ at Llanfair Caereinion on 21st August 2005. The largest locomotive on the line, 'Orion' at one time operated in Finland. Welshpool & Llanfair 0-6-0T 823 'Countess' simmers while taking water in the sunshine at Llanfair Caereinion before heading a train back to Welshpool on 21st August 2005. The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway's Tubize 2-6-2T no. 5 'Orion' in light steam at Llanfair Caereinion on 21st August 2005. 'Sister' (brother?) engine to 823 'Countess' at the Welshpool and Llanfair is 822 'The Earl' (BP3496/1903). The loco was photographed at Llanfair Caereinion on 21st August 2005. Welshpool & Llanfair no. 823 'Countess' at Llanfair Caereinion on 21st August 2005. The locomotive has been restored to GWR condition; the Great Western operated this railway from 1922/23 until nationalisation in 1948. Normal passenger traffic ceased in 1931. Now in blue livery, former Sierra Leone Railway 2-6-2T no. 85 (Hunslet 3815/1954) rests on shed at Llanfair Caereinion 21st August 2005. The loco was re-imported into the UK in 1975. A study of Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway's 0-6-0T 823 'Countess' (BP3497/1903) at Raven Square, Welshpool on 21st August 2005. Bala Lake Railway 0-4-0ST 'Maid Marian' built by Hunslet of Leeds in 1903 at Llanwchllyn. BLR 0-4-0ST 'Maid Marian' arrives at Llangower in June 1986. Until 1964 it worked slate wagons in the Dinorwic slate quarries. BLR 0-4-0ST 'Maid Marian' heads for Bala in June 1986. Bala Lake Railway's Western-inspired 4w-4wDH Severn Lamb no. 22/1973 'Meirionnydd'. Bala Lake Railway 0-4-0ST 'Maid Marian' photographed in June 1986. Bala Lake Railway Hunslet 0-4-0ST (779/1902) 'Holy War' at Bala. The Brecon Mountain Railway's first operational steam locomotive was Hunslet 0-4-0ST (827/1903) 'Sybil', seen here resting at Pontsticill. A second view of BMR Hunslet 0-4-0ST (827/1903) 'Sybil'. Brecon Mountain Railway Arn Jung 0-6-2WT 'Graf Schwerin Lowitz' prepares to leave Pant, near Merthyr, for Pontsticill. The BMR's neat Arn Jung 0-6-2WT 'Graf Schwerin Lowitz' in profile at Pant. A study of Brecon Mountain Railway Arn Jung 0-6-2WT 'Graf Schwerin Lowitz' at Pant.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {M} The French Minor Railway File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1466245.html A selection of photographs of French minor railways, including those operated by SNCF and the Paris RATP system. Thursday 1 January 1970: A selection of photographs of French minor railways, including those operated by SNCF and the Paris RATP system.

A second view of the somewhat ungainly loco no.11 at Romorantin depot. August 1988. The SNCF owned Chemin de fer du Blanc - Argent is a metre gauge line which operates a passenger service between Salbris and Lucay le Male. Loco 11, built in 1952 on the frames of a steam locomotive, originated with the CFD Reseau de Yonne. August 1988. CFBA trailer 703 at Romorantin in August 1988. CFBA X204 originated with the Reseau Breton in 1948 and was transferred here in 1968. August 1988. Representing the four-strong X 210 class, two of which were obtained secondhand from the PO Correze in 1967 is CFBA X211, built in 1950 but refurbished in 1983-4. August 1988. Another view of CFBD X211 at Romorantin in August 1988. CFBD X212 photographed in August 1988. CFBA X241 'Romorantin Lathenay' of 1983, photographed in August 1988. The design of these units clearly follows that of other SNCF units. Photographed at Salbris in the Summer of 1988 is 1983 built class X240 unit no. 242 'Valencay'. The other end of CFBA unit X242 in August 1988. Railcar 43 of the Chemin de fer de Chamonix au Montnevers, built in 1954, at Chamonix in August 1988. CFCM no. 43 at Chamonix in August 1988. This 5km rack line was electrified in 1954. One of the two surviving Ligne de Cerdagne Z200 cars, still in original condition. August 1988. Cerdagne Line Z100 car 105 at La Tour de Carol with a train from Villefranche le Conflent. The line runs on power from the 850V dc third rail and traverses some spectacular scenery on its route through the eastern Pyrenees. A pair of Cerdagne Z100 cars at La Tour de Carol, August 1988. A closer look at Cerdagne line car 111 at La Tour de Carol in August 1988. The SNCF Z600 units work the metre gauge third rail line between St. Gervais and Vallorcine in the Savoy Alps. Z 601 is seen at St. Gervais in August 1988. 750V dc Z601 at St. Gervais, August 1988. A busy scene at Digne in August 1984 with Provence Railway trailer RL4 and two X300 units. The connecting SNCF service for Grenoble can be seen to the extreme left. The Provence Railway runs from Nice to Digne, a distance of 151km. X300 car SY02 of 1972 is seen in August 1984. Paris rubber tyred netro car at Bastille in July 1984. A close up of the running gear detail on Paris Metro rubber tyred trains at Bastille in July 1984. Paris Metro MF67 car at Quai de la Rapee in July 1984. Paris Metro MF67 at Quai de la Rapee in July 1984. One of the classic Paris RATP rubber-tyred underground units, or 'pneus', seen at Bastille in July 1984. MP59 type no. M3109 is seen on line 1 and was built in the early 1960s. RATP Z unit at Denfert Rocherau in August 1984. A RATP MS61 unit at Nanterre in August 1984. CFCL 108 arrives at La Tour de Carol in August 1988. Paris Metro car 3083 at Bastille in July 1984. Seen from the Eiffel Tower, a train on Paris Metro line 6 crosses the River Seine in the direction of Charles de Gaulle Etoile on 6th September 2008.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {L} The French (SNCF) Rail File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1464160.html Photographs taken around the standard gauge network of Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français. See separate file (below) for minor railways. Thursday 1 January 1970: Photographs taken around the standard gauge network of Soci_t_ Nationale des Chemins de fer Fran_ais. See separate file (below) for minor railways.

67339 draws into Bourg St. Maurice in August 1988. TGV-R 8 car three voltage set 4520 at Brussels Midi, ready to depart with the 1110 for Perpignan on 16th March 2008. The rear driving car of TGV-R set 4520 at Brussels Midi on 16th March 2008. Three of SNCF's wonderful vintage clerestory-roofed 'voitures postale' seen in July 1984. A Paris suburban push pull unit in July 1984. Glimpsed from a passing train, a former SNCF 63XXX Bo-Bo is seen with a contractor on permanent way work in August 1988. A 67XXX draws into the yard at St. Etienne in August 1984. 6504 'Vitry sur Seine' with a rake of 'Corail' stock in July 1984. CC 6516 'Chatellerault' in full flight at Bretigny sur Orge during August 1988. Viewed from a hotel room, 6543 at Chambery in August 1988. 6547 at Modane, with a train for Italy in August 1988. Another 71XX on secondary work. This is 7136 in August 1988. 7228 at the Spanish border. This is La Tour de Carol in August 1988. 7258 pictured in July 1984. 7304 passes light through Villeneuve St. Georges in July 1984. 7382 pictured at Valence in July 1984. 7408 rests at Marseilles St. charles in August 1984. 8565 on a Paris suburban service in July 1984. 9219 in the sunshine during August 1988. 9263 races through Bretigny sur Orge in August 1988. Bo Bo 9282 in August 1988. Bo Bo 9318 in green livery in August 1988. Two 94XX locos in contrasting liveries double heading in August 1984. 9503 enters France from Spain at Cerbere in August 1988. BB 16014 arriving at Paris, Gare de l'Est in August 1984. 16578 B-B on a commuter working at Metz. 16668 on a freight working at Nancy in July 1984. 25174 in the sunshine at Aix les Bains in August 1988. BB63074 acting as a station pilot in August 1988. 63791, station pilot at Paris Nord in August 1984. Two of the bizarre-looking class CC 65000 diesels, with 65004 leading, at Saintes in August 1988. A pair of 'sous-marins' heading into the yard at Saintes, August 1988. The tranquility of a Sunday afternoon at Noyelles is shattered by the passing of a tanker train headed by 66089, July 1984. 67593 at Boulogne in July 1984. SNCF 72006 with a train which includes two of the wonderful clerestory roofed postal vans, in August 1984. 92 of these C-C locomotives were built between 1967 and 1974. 72067 waits to leave Grenoble in August 1984. Boulogne Ville with 2-car dmu 4578 in July 1984. Lyon Part-Dieu, with a gas turbine T 2000 unit. in pre-TGV days, these units were the flagships of the SNCF fleet, being introduced in the early 1970s. BB316 shunting a Spanish 'Talgo' train at Paris, 1988. 6527 'Amboise' at the border station of Hendaye in July 1984. The fence marks the frontier between France and Spain. 6545 at Geneve Cornavin in August 1995. 6545 arrives at Geneva Cornavin in August 1995. 8217 pictured in July 1984. BB 8566 on a Paris suburban service with double deck coaches in July 1984. SNCF 9219, allocated to Bordeaux, entering the station at Perpignan in August 1988. 40107 'Bayonne' at Paris Nord, one of a class of only ten locomotives built for services between Paris and Brussels/Liege in August 1988. These were capable of working in four different voltages. Two views taken from a train of former SNCF 65507 on an engineering train in August 1988. A heavy freight, double headed by SNCF class 685XX class A1A-A1As with 68507 leading, at Vitry Le Francois, between Paris and Nancy in July 1984. A 13000 class Bo-Bo at Luxembourg in August 1988. Another passing view of 65507 in August 1988.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {N} The French Heritage Railway File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1464158.html A selection of scenes from French railway preservation projects, heritage railways, tourist lines and museums. Sad news is the sudden closure, during April 2008, of the 33km metre gauge Chemin de Fer du Vivarais in Ardèche, due to "technical and financial problems". Some reports suggest that the closure may be permanent. Thursday 1 January 1970: A selection of scenes from French railway preservation projects, heritage railways, tourist lines and museums. Sad news is the sudden closure, during April 2008, of the 33km metre gauge Chemin de Fer du Vivarais in Ard_che, due to "technical and financial problems". Some reports suggest that the closure may be permanent.

The other side of 1917-built 140C287 at Pontcharra, Chemin der Fer du Breda in August 1988. A close up of 141TD740. Built in 1932, the loco spent its life hauling suburban trains to and from Paris. It was withdrawn from service in 1967 after covering nearly 1 million kilometres and returned to steam in 1982. Having returned to Limoges Benedictins, 141TD740 runs around its train. You can almost feel the heat of a warm summer morning in France as 141TD740 waits to depart from St Leonard-de-Noblat in August 1995. Life doesn't get much better than this! The splendid architecture of Limoges Benedictins station forms the backdrop to 141TD740. A view of the 'blunt end' at Limoges Benedictin, August 1995. The crew of 141TD740 'pose' (?!!) for photographers at the end of a hard day. Former SNCF 2-8-2T 141TD740 pauses for water at Chateauneuf-Bujaleuf on the Limoges-Ussel line. 141TD740 stages a runpast at Eymoutiers on the Limoges-Ussel line. 141TD740 at Eymoutiers in August 1995. Having run around its train, 141TD740 prepares to shunt the stock at Eymoutiers in August 1995. 141TD740 at Eymoutiers in August 1995. Passengers get a chance to take a closer look at 141TD740 at Eymoutiers in August 1995. 141TD740 making an impressive exit from Limoges Benedictins, August 1995. An ATM 'Picasso' autorail pauses at Sallèles d'Aude, a village halfway between the Montagne Noire (Black Mountain) and the Mediterranean coast, in the heart of the Languedocian vineyards. August 1988. A delightfully rural scene at Bize, terminus of the branch line from Narbonne. This line, which lost its regular passenger service in 1938, is operated as the Autorail Touristique du Minervois by 'Les Amis de la 141R1126' on Sunday afternoons using X3800 'Picassso' diesel railcars. August 1988. An X3800 class railcar and its trailer at Bize, with evidence of the wine industry in the background. These 1950s-built lightweight railcars were known as 'Picassos', probably because of their unusual appearance with the driver's cab set up in the roof. August 1988. ATM autorail, with the trailer leading, at Bize. Tours give the opportunity to visit a vineyard, Roman excavations, an archeology museum, an olive cooperative and a small railway museum. The branch was originally built to carry wines from the Minervois district. August 1988. Montnevers Railway 0-4-2 rack tank loco no. 6 which formerly worked the line to the Mer de Glace, preserved on a plinth at Chamonix in August 1988. CFBS Corpet-Louvet 0-4-0PT no. 25 'Paul Frot' taking water at Le Crotoy in July 1984. The loco was built in 1927 by Corpet Louvet. CFBS Corpet-Louvet 0-4-0PT no. 25 'Paul Frot' in July 1984. CFBS Corpet-Louvet 0-4-0PT no. 25 'Paul Frot' in July 1984. CFBS Corpet-Louvet 0-4-0PT no. 25 'Paul Frot' waits to leave Le Crotoy in July 1984. Chemin de Fer de la Baie de la Somme Corpet-Louvet 0-4-0T 1672/1927 no. 25 and Pinguely 0-6-0T 165/1909 no. 101 at Noyelles in July 1984. CFBS Pinguely 0-6-0T 165/1909 no. 101 at Noyelles in July 1984. CFBS Pinguely no. 101 at Noyelles, alongside the Boulogne - Paris main line. July 1984. Chemin de fer de la Baie de la Somme Pinguely 0-6-0T no. 101 at St. Valery in July 1984. The loco was built in 1904 for the chemins de fer du Morbihan and worked on metre gauge lines in the Loire such as Saint Nazaire - La Roche-Bernard, Herbignac - Guérande and Pornic - Paimboeuf. CFBS no. 101 at St. Valery in July 1984. CFBS no. 101 at St. Valery in July 1984. CFBS ex-VFIL Lumbres 6 wheel diesel no. 351, built in 1948 at St. Valery in August 1988. CFBS 0-6-2T 3714 'Beton-Bazoches' at St. Valery depot in August 1988. 1909 Buffaud-Robatel 0-6-2T no.3714 'Beton-Bazoches' at Noyelles in August 1988. 1909 Buffaud-Robatel 0-6-2T no. 3714 'Beton-Bazoches' heads away from St. Valery in August 1988. CFBS 3714 'Beton-Bazoches' on a Sunday afternoon service on the quayside at Cayeux-sur-Mer in August 1988. CFBS 0-6-2T no. 3714 'Beton-Bazoches' at Noyelles in August 1988. Chemin der Fer de la Baie de Somme Buffaud-Robatel 0-6-2T no. 3714 'Beton-Bazoches' of 1909 prepares to leave Noyelles in August 1988. CFBS 6 wheel diesel no. 351 at Noyelles in August 1988. A 1936 bogie railcar and trailer awaiting restoration at Noyelles in July 1984. CFV Billard Autorail 214 ready to depart with an early morning service at Tournon in August 1988. 'Picasso' autorail XBD3959 at the erstwhile Chemin de Fer du Breda at Pontcharra in August 1988. Chemin de Fer du Breda, Société Alsacienne de Construction Mécanique (SACM) 0-8-0T no. 7477/1927 at Pontcharra in August 1988. 140C287 at Pontcharra, Chemin der Fer du Breda in August 1988. The stock of this line later moved to the CFT de la Brevenne, near Lyon. CFTB's Italian Railways (FS) 2-6-0T no. 880 137 undergoing restoration at Pontcharra in August 1988. At the Chemin de Fer Touristique du Vermandois, the line's 1933 Fives-Lille 0-6-0T awaits its next run at St. Quentin on a non-operating day in August 1984. The loco shared this yard with a particularly evil-looking Alsatian dog, so this is the only photograph I have! Chemin de Fer Touristique de la Vallée de la Doller (CFTVD) La Meuse 0-6-0T no. 51 of 1914, photographed in July 1984. Another view of CFTVD La Meuse 0-6-0T no. 51 of 1914, photographed in July 1984. A 1901 De Dietrich- constructed 6 wheel coach at the CFTVD, July 1984. Vintage autorail at the CFTVD, July 1984. Autorail X3710 built bu De Dietrich in 1949 at the CFTVD in July 1984. Vintage autorail awaiting restoration at the CFTVD, July 1984.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {V} The Swiss (SBB/CFF/FFS ) Rail File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1461872.html Photographs taken on the network of Schweizerische Bundesbahnen/Chemins de fer fédéraux/Ferrovie federali svizzere. Minor railways are also included. Thursday 1 January 1970: Photographs taken on the network of Schweizerische Bundesbahnen/Chemins de fer f_d_raux/Ferrovie federali svizzere. Minor railways are also included.

Montreux - Oberland Bernois (MOB) 3001 series car, dating from 1944 at Zweissimmen on 24th April 1992. BOB meets WAB. Grindelwald is the terminus of two metre gauge lines. The Berner - Oberland - Bahnen runs in from Interlaken, and the Wengernalp - Bahn from Lauterbrunnen. With an Alp as a fitting backdrop, this was the scene at Grindelwald on 19th April 1992. The Swiss Montreux - Oberland Bernois railway is a metre-gauge system linking Montreux with Zweisimmen. On 24th April 1992, BDe 4/4 car 28, introduced in 1924 and used for goods haulage is seen at Zweissimen. MOB 4001 series two-car set, dating from 1968 against a traditional Swiss backdrop at Zweissimmen on 24th April 1992. SBB class 460s are noted for their overall advertising liveries. 460 018 carries Danzas livery, contrasting with the rather drab grey of the Italian Railways stock. An SBB class 460 at Geneva Cornavin in August 1995. Swiss Railways 11186 on a stopping service at Geneva Cornavin in August 1995. SBB 11203 rolls into Geneva in August 1995. These locomotives, icons of Switzerland's railways, were once used on fast express services, but have now been relegated to more humble duties. SBB 11237 at Geneva Cornavin in August 1995. A pair of SBB class 460s, nos. 460 007 and 031 at Geneva in August 1995. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) class 460 020 at Geneva in August 1995. The 460 class was introduced as part of the Bahn 2000 modernisation project and locos are used both on express passenger and freight work. SBB 460 021 rolls into Geneva Cornavin in August 1995. Close-up of SBB 460 030 at Geneva, Cornavin. 460 031 at Geneva Cornavin with a train of Italian (FS) coaches in August 1995. SBB vintage shunting locomotive 934 555 acts as station pilot at Geneva, with an SNCF Corail set in August 1995. 460 018 heads away from Geneva Cornavin in August 1995. An idea which, thankfully perhaps, failed to catch on elsewhere. A McDonalds restaurant car in the consist of a train at Geneva Cornavin in August 1995. Unit 602 of the Martigny - Chatelard - Chamonix Railway, photographed at Chamonix (F) in August 1988. SBB Co-Co no. 11414, one of a fleet of 120 locomotives dating from 1952.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {R} The Belgian (NMBS/SNCB) Rail File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1461868.html Photographs taken around the network of Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen / Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Belges. Thursday 1 January 1970: Photographs taken around the network of Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen / Soci_t_ Nationale des Chemins de fer Belges.

SNCB BN built class 11 no. 1192 departs from Brussels Midi with the 1015 Inter City service for Amsterdam on 15th March 2008. One of SNCB's 60 strong fleet of class 13s, no. 1356 propels a push-pull set away from Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. A pair of 1962 built type AM62 units, headed by unit 203 at Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. Class 21 no. 2112 at Brugge on 15th March 2008. The class 21s dominate domestic push-pull services around Brussels. 2119 is seen at Brugge on 15th March 2008. SNCB 2123 with M4 stock at Brugge on 15th March 2008. 2147 at Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. SNCB has 60 of these locomotives, built between 1984 and 1987. Another view of SNCB 2147, at Brussels Midi on 16th March 2008. A quartet of 1955 built class 23s at Brugge on 15th March 2008. 2752 propels a train of M6 double deck stock away from Brugge towards Brussels on 15th March 2008. Note the second locomotive in the centre of the train. A graffiti covered type AM80 emu enters Brussels Midi on 16th March 2008. 450, one of the less than attractive SNCB AM96 dual voltage units at Brugge on 15th March 2008. The dual voltage capacity enables these units to work into the SNCF network on services to Lille. Dual voltage AM96 unit 457 at Brugge on 15th March 2008. Dual voltage AM96 unit 480 at Brugge on 15th March 2008. Single voltage AM96 unit 521 at Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. 552 is another of SNCB's single voltage AM96 sets, seen working in multiple at Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. Refurbished type AM73 unit no. 697 at Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. Type AM73 unit 747 at Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. Graffiti is the scourge of European rail systems. AM73 unit 751 exemplifies the problem at Brussels Midi on 16th March 2008. AM73 unit 766 approaches Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. Type AM75 four car unit 820 at Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. SNCB 8209, a diesel hydraulic built in 1965 acts as station pilot at Brussels Midi on 16th March 2008. Type AM75 four car unit 837 at Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. Refurbished AM70 unit 993 in Brussels CityRail livery at Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. The unit was formerly numbered 724 and is one of 40 units being similarly upgraded for use on Brussels area services. A second look at AM70 unit 993 in its CityRail livery. 15th March 2008. Driving trailer of a set of I11 stock at Brugge on 15th March 2008. Driving trailer of a train of M6 double deck stock at Brugge on 15th March 2008. A train of M4 push pull stock at Brussels Midi on 16th March 2008. SNCB PBKA Thalys set 4301 waits to leave Brussels Midi for Paris Nord on 16th March 2008. The rear of PBKA Thalys set 4301 at Brussels Midi on 16th March 2008. SNCB PBKA Thalys set 4305 waits to leave Brussels Midi with the 1152 departure for Amsterdam on 16th March 2008. SNCB PBKA Thalys set 4305 departs from Brussels Midi for Amsterdam on 16th March 2008. SNCB class 35P two-car postal unit 008 at Luxembourg in August 1988. These units dated back to 1935, being rebuilt from four-car sets in 1968. SNCB Type 56 2 car unit 135, with Budd stainless steel panelling at Luxembourg in August 1988. SNCB type 80 2-car emu no. 321. 321 is a type 80 'break' unit. August 1988. Another view of SNCB type 80 unit no. 321, this time at Oostende in August 1988. SNCB type 80 unit no. 334 arrives at Luxembourg in August 1988. SNCB type 55 2 car unit (built 1955) in traditional green livery at Luxembourg in August 1988. SNCB type 55 no. 516 in August 1988. A third view of SNCB type 55 no. 516 in August 1988. SNCB 1804 rolling into Paris on a service from Brussels in August 1984. Introduced in 1973, these locos were a further class designed for international services with similar pantograph arrangements to the 1600 class. Close-up of SNCB 1804 at the buffer stops at Paris in August 1984. These locos were derived from the SNCF CC 40100 class. This was one of the early examples of the class to be withdrawn due to bogie defects. SNCB 2007 at Luxembourg. This type was noted for its unreliability when new (between 1975 and 1977). They are regular performers on the Oostende - Brussels - Luxembourg route. Another look at SNCB 2007 at Luxembourg, with 'Wagon Lits' coaches in tow. SNCB 2010 in traditional livery, August 1988. Belgian Railways (SNCB) 2601 entering Luxembourg in August 1988. This class of 35 was built by BN between 1964 and 1971. SNCB BN class 55 no. 5529 at Luxembourg with a train from Liege in August 1988. Rushing through St. Quentin, France, with a Paris to Brussels international express in August 1984 is SNCB class 16 no. 1607. This small class of only eight locos broke new ground when they were introduced in 1966, introducing the new electric blue livery. They can work on 1500/3000V dc or 15/25kV ac. Locos carry three pantographs, one each for 15kV and 25kV ac, and one for dc current.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {S} The Italian (FS) Rail File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1461860.html Views taken of Ferrovie Italiane dello Stato. Thursday 1 January 1970: Views taken of Ferrovie Italiane dello Stato.

FS 633 009 runs through the station at Modane with a vintage FS staff mess coach in August 1988. A pair of FS 633s at Modane, running back to the shed having uncoupled from a train from Turin (left), August 1988. FS 633 009 prepares to take over an Italy-bound train from SNCF motive power at Modane in August 1988. The Italian Railways (FS) depot at Modane on the French-Italian border, with FS class 633s nos 633 213 and 218 on shed in August 1988. FS 633 044 at Modane depot. August 1988. A pair of FS class 633s arrive at Modane with a heavy international service in August 1988. This train will have come from Torino via the Mont Cenis Tunnel and will go forward towards Chambery and Lyon behind SNCF motive power. Number and worksplates of FS 633 201

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {Q} The German (DB) Rail File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1461856.html Photographs taken around the network of Deutsche Bahn AG. Thursday 1 January 1970: Photographs taken around the network of Deutsche Bahn AG.

DB 181-223 pictured at Luxembourg in August 1988. Also at Freiburg, a DB class 110 with a 'Kasten' body, no. 110-244. 181 of these were built from 1956. DB class 110 with a 'Bügelfalte' body, no. 110-474 at Freiburg, August 1995. 198 of these locomotives were built from 1963. SWEG - Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs AG Waggon Union dmu on a stopping service from Freiburg to Untermunstertal, August 1995. Deutsche Bahn (or Die Bahn) class 181 no. 181-222 at Strasbourg in July 1984. DB 143-602 on a double-deck commuter service, August 1995. 646 of these locomotives were built for East German Railways (DR) from 1984. Seen here providing (I think!) steam heating at Leipzig Hbf Sud on 5th April 1991 is Kreigslok 52 8171-2 (formerly 052 171-6). The loco is now preserved at the Eisenbahn in Lohmuhlenmuseum at Lohmuhle in Tambach, south of Gotha. A further view of 'Kreigslok' 52 8171-2 at Leipzig on 5th April 1991. German three-cylinder Pacific 18 201 at Leipzig with an enthusiasts special. The loco is a rebuild from pre-war streamlined 4-6-6 tank 61 002. Photo taken in April 1991. A further view of 18 201 at Leipzig in April 1991. 18 201 has a design speed of 180 km/h. This is now the world's fastest operational steam loco. A DB push-pull driving trailer arrives at Durlach on 2nd August 1993. An industrial loco is passed by a Tatra T6A2 tram in Wilhelminenhofstrasse, Berlin on 9th April, 1991. Soviet trucks loaded up ready to leave the former DDR near Leipzig in April 1991. DB 181-211 'Lorraine' photographed at Cochem (Mosel). DB class 216 B-B no. 216-017 at work on a local passenger service.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {W} The Spanish (RENFE) Rail file. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1461851.html Photographs taken of Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles. Thursday 1 January 1970: Photographs taken of Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Espa_oles.

RENFE 250 008 on a 'Talgo' service at Cerbere in August 1988. RENFE class 269 no. 269 108 at Hendaye in July 1984. RENFE 269 108 at Hendaye in July 1984. 130 of these CAF/Mitsibushi B-B locomotives were introduced from 1973. RENFE 0-6-0 diesel shunter 303 179 at Hendaye in July 1984. RENFE 0-6-0 diesel shunter 303 179 in action at Hendaye in July 1984. RENFE class 319 at Cerbere, August 1988. RENFE class 319 heads away from France towards Spain with a freight. Cerbere, August 1988. Spanish Railways (RENFE) Co-Co class 333 no. 333 091 shunting at Hendaye in July 1984. 93 of these locomotives were built by NOHAB from 1974. Another view of RENFE Co-Co class 333 no. 333 091 shunting at Hendaye in July 1984. RENFE emu set 439 008 at Hendaye in July 1984. The opposite end of emu 439 008 at Hendaye in July 1984. RENFE emu 438 031 rolling into La Tour de Carol (F) with a stopping service from the Barcelona direction. This station is remembered for its large population of lizards, amongst other things. RENFE emu waiting at the French border station of La Tour de Carol with a service to Spain in August 1988. RENFE emu 440 090 at Cerbere, August 1988. RENFE trains from Cerbere run south towards Barcelona. RENFE emu 440 102 in the sunshine at the southern French border station of Cerbere in August 1988. RENFE 'Talgo Pendular' stock being shunted at Paris in August 1988. Worksplate of RENFE 269 108. RENFE emu 440 013 arrives at Cerbere in August 1988. RENFE 'Talgo' stock is shunted at Cerbere in August 1988.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {T} The Netherlands (NS) Rail File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1461845.html Photographs taken on the network of Nederlandse Spoorwegen. Thursday 1 January 1970: Photographs taken on the network of Nederlandse Spoorwegen.

A NS ICR Benelux push pull set at the rear of the 1015 Brussels Midi to Amsterdam on 15th March 2008. This hourly service uses NS stock with SNCB motive power. A NS ICR Benelux push pull set waits to leave Brussels Midi with the 1015 Inter City service to Amsterdam on 16th March 2008. A NS-owned Siemens Velaro ICE 3 set at Brussels Midi on 15th March 2008. NS has four ICE 3 trains which are internally and externally identical to those of DBAG and can only be distinguished by their NS logos. LNER Class EM2 no. 27000 'Electra', still in Netherlands Railways livery as 1502, at the Midland Railway Centre, Butterley, in June 1987. Netherlands Railways (NS) class 600 diesel shunter no. 645 at Roosendaal in August 1990. Obviously based on the BR class 08 shunters, these were built by English Electric. NS 600 class shunter 645 at Roosendaal, August 1990. Taking a slightly different meaning to the term 'preservation', this former NS 'Dog Head' emu has become a landmark in Amsterdam. August 1990..... .......the unit even comes complete with its own set of rails! One of NS's numerous dog-head emus built between 1956 and 1962, seen at Amsterdam Central. NS IC3 class emu seen at Rotterdam Centraal. These distinctive units with raised cabs and gangway connections are known as 'Koplopers' which translates as 'Frontrunners'. A train of three NS IC3 (Inter City 3) class emus photographed at Rotterdam North Goods line on 22nd July 1989. A 'Hondekop', or 'Dog's Head' emu on the Rotterdam North goods line on 22nd July 1989. NS 1600 class B-B no. 1606 'Harderwijk' at Utrecht on 22nd July 1989. The NS 1600s were based on the SNCF class BB 7200. A 'Dog's Head' emu and no. 1606 'Harderwijk' at Utrecht on 22nd July 1989. 1606 is nowadays part of the Railion freight fleet. 1600 class no. 1614 'Schiedam' at Amersfoort on 22nd July 1989. An NS IC3 unit photographed at Utrecht on 22nd July 1989. Rebuilt 1100 class Bo-Bo no. 1113 with B-B no. 1614 'Schiedam' at Amersfoort on 22nd July 1989. An NS 'Sprinter' unit seen at Hoek van Holland on 22nd July 1989. Alsthom Co-Co no. 1302 stabled at Utrecht on 22nd July 1989. 1610 'Hengelo'departs from Utrecht on 22nd July 1989. Another NS emu, this time photographed at Utrecht on 22nd July 1989. 1600 class no. 1627 'Gouda' departs from Hoek van Holland with an international train for Köln on 22nd July 1989. Alsthom Co-Co no. 1302 alongside 1627 'Gouda' at Hoek van Holland on 22nd July 1989. Three of NS's 2400 class Bo-Bo locomotives, nos. 2432, 2446 and 2413 at Amersfoort on 22nd July 1989. Another NS emu, passing Zutphen Goods on 22nd July 1989. Two class 08 lookalikes, nos. 652 and 608 together with class 2400 no. 2439 at Amersfoort on 22nd July 1989. 345, one of the 200 class 'Siks' (Goats), shunting at Zutphen Goods on 22nd July 1989. NS emu at Zwolle on 22nd July 1989. 0-6-0DE no. 655 on 10th May 1995. A herd of 'goats'? NS nos. 241, 303, 338 and 213 seen on 10th May 1995. 1100 class Bo-Bo no. 1153 at Utrecht in 1986. US-styled NS 1200 class Co-Co no. 1206 seen at Utrecht in 1986.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {P} The Portuguese (CP) Rail File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1461838.html Photographs taken in June 1983 around the 5' 6" and metre gauge network of Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses. Thursday 1 January 1970: Photographs taken in June 1983 around the 5' 6" and metre gauge network of Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses.

A further view of E1 at Regua. The lack of activity is explained by this being a Saturday; at this time E1 worked on Monday to Friday only. The locomotive had been seen working on the day prior to this photograph. CP 0-4-0T no. E1 in the summer sunshine at Regua. A second view of CP 0-4-4-0T no. E162 at Livração. Livração is the southern terminus of the Tamega line which includes on its route to Arco de Baulhe, the town of Amarante - noted for its festival each June. CP 0-4-4-0T E165 at Livração. The locos were retained in full working order to assist with additional trains during the religious festival week and at harvest time. General Electric 1105 at Barreiro. Pictured in Lisbon, CP 1172, a 1966/7 Rolls-Royce powered Sentinel diesel hydraulic shunts the stock of a Lisboa - Porto motorail service. Class 1200 Bo-Bo no. 1217 at Faro. Another view of CP 1221 shunting at Barreiro in in June 1983. CP 1221 a Class 1200 Bo-Bo, one of 24 built 1961-64 by Sorefame to a French design (BB63000). Sorefame class 1200 Bo-Bo no. 1222 at Lagos. Twelve American built Whitcomb A1A-A1A locos were introduced in 1952. 1302 is my only shot of one of these, seen at Lagos. CP 1436 a Bo-Bo diesel electric. 1401-10 were built at Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows by English Electric, the rest by Sorefame; they owe much to BR Class 20. CP 1461, a Sorefame Bo-Bo diesel electric on a works train at Entroncamento. Another view of 1461 with its works train at Entroncamento. CP Alco 1501 comes to the rescue of a failed English Electric 1800 'class 50' in the sweltering heat of June, 1983. CP 1507 arrives at Barriero. CP 1500 class Alco A1A-A1A no 1509 at Barreiro, June 1983. This North American design dates from 1948. CP 1500 class no. 1510 arriving at Barreiro. CP originally had 12 of these locomotives, all of them allocated to Barreiro. CP 1500 class no. 1525 at Barreiro. CP 1801. These locos are English Electric built and achieved a great following amongst British rail enthusiasts as they are based on BR class 50. English Electric no. 1803 at Faro, with a reminder of the steam age. Another view of CP English Electric 1803 in the sunshine at Faro. CP class 1800 no 1806 in June 1983. A second view of CP class 1800 no 1806 in June 1983. A June 1983 photo of Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses (CP) 1900 class Co-Co, designed by Alsthom, built by Sorefame in 1981. The cab design is a clear indication of the French origin (Class CC72000) of this type. Gaston Moyse diesel shunter 1062, built in 1955, at Entroncamento. CP 1971, one of the twelve Bombardier (Canada) 1960 class of Co-Cos dating from 1979. A second view of Bombardier 1971. CP 2501, the first of 15 the box-like Sorefame/Alsthom electric locomotives delivered in 1956. CP electric 2503. Dating from 1956-57, the original batch of 15 was joined by a further batch of 18 in the early 1960s. 2507 at Lisboa Santa Apolonia station. CP 2510, an electric locomotive built by Groupement 50Hz, a consortium including Sorefame and Alsthom, in 1956-57. The line up is stabled in the centre road at Lisboa Santa Apolonia station. Later built Sorefame Budd-style Bo-Bo electric 2553 of 1963 with the landmark water towers at Entroncamento. Bo-Bo electric 2557 at Lisboa Santa Apolonia station. The last working (i.e. non-preserved) steam locomotive on the Portuguese system....? This was metre gauge Henschel 0-4-0T no. E1 of 1922 cooling off in June, 1983. The loco has since been preserved and is on display at Peso da Régua station. A second view of E1 at Regua, which is 66 miles from Oporto. CP E162, a 1905 Henschel 0-4-4-0T at Livração. Henschel 2-4-6-0T no. E214 at Regua. The 'E' prefix denotes a narrow gauge loco. Heat and little shade at Regua in June 1983. Regua is the starting point of a long winding branch to Chaves, serving numerous vineyards and the garrison town of Vila Real. Vineyards, sunshine, abandoned steam locomotives and a dried up water crane. Summer in Portugal. E214 of 1923 is nearest the camera. CP Henschel 2-4-6-0Ts E212 and E216. Budd-style stainless steel emu, complete with old style brass logo, at Entroncamento. Worksplate of Henschel 2-4-6-0T no. E216. Awaiting their fate, a collection of Henschel 2-4-6-0Ts sit in the sunshine at Regua in June 1983. Note the mixed gauge track, including the turntable. 1958 vintage Alsthom metre gauge loco at Porto Trindade. This line now has been incorporated into the new Porto Metro. A CP metre gauge class 100 railcar at Livração. It was built by NOHAB of Sweden in 1948. On the narrow gauge lines serving Porto Trindade, one of the narrow gauge diesels runs around its single coach train. One of the new 039 class diesel units at Porto Trindade. A third view of one of CP's 1958 vintage Alsthom metre gauge locos. CP Nohab diesel hydraulic single railcar, June 1983. These machines dated from 1948 and had Saab-Scania power units.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {U} The Luxembourg (CFL) Rail File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1461832.html Photographs taken on the network of Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois. Thursday 1 January 1970: Photographs taken on the network of Soci_t_ Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois.

SNCB has hired in CFL (Luxembourg) 3000 class locos 3005 and 3007 to supplement its own fleet of similar class 13 locomotives. CFL 3005 is seen at Brussels Midi with a train of M6 double deck stock on 16th March 2008. A glimpse of CFL class 200 2-car dmu 211 & 201 (each car carries a separate number). These were built by Westwaggon in 1956. CFL has a small fleet of emus; this is 1975-built 2-car unit 254, based on similar units supplied to SNCF. CFL 250 class emu no. 255 at Luxembourg in August 1988. CFL emu no. 255 heads away from Luxembourg. CFL Bo-Bo no. 802. These GM-powered locomotives were American 'switchers' built in 1954. CFL 802 with SNCB 2601 in tow at Luxembourg, August 1988. CFL 802 shunting SNCB stock at Luxembourg in August 1988. A second view of CFL at work in Luxembourg in August 1988. CFL 907 acting as Luxembourg station pilot in August 1988. CFL 907 again, this time with SNCF stock, in August 1988. CFL 907, one of thirteen Bo-Bos built by BL in 1958 for mixed traffic use. CFL 1603, built by AFB/GM in 1955. These were a class of only four, used principally on the Luxembourg to Troisvierges service. August 1988. Luxembourg's rail network (CFL) is only about 270km in length. Seen near Luxembourg station in August 1988 are 1600 class Co-Co no. 1604 dating from 1955 and 1963-built 1816 'Larochette'. CFL 1800 class Co-Co no. 1809 at Luxembourg in August 1988. Out to grass. CFL 1816 'Larochette'; these locomotives were virtually identical with SNCB class 55. CFL 3601, a 1958 Bo-Bo locomotive, one of a class of 20 which were similar to the French BB 12000. August 1988. CFL 3605 shunts SNCF 'Corail' stock at Luxembourg in August 1988. CFL 25kV Bo-Bo no. 3612 at Luxembourg in August 1988. Another view of CFL no. 3612 at Luxembourg in August 1988. CFL 3618 'Wiltz' shunting at Luxembourg, August 1988. CFL 3618 'Wiltz' in profile at Luxembourg in August 1988. The roundhouse at Luxembourg, in use as a bus depot at the time this was taken in August 1988.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {O} The Irish (IE) Rail File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1461816.html Photographs taken on the 5' 3" gauge network of Iarnród Éireann. Narrow gauge railways and items preserved in the UK also are included. Thursday 1 January 1970: Photographs taken on the 5' 3" gauge network of Iarnr_d _ireann. Narrow gauge railways and items preserved in the UK also are included.

IE 071 class no. 088 arrives at Galway with the 1430 from Dublin Heuston on 29th July 2006. Having deposited its passengers at Galway, IE no. 088 sets back in order to run around its train. 29th July 2006. A study of IE 071 class no. 088 at Galway on 29th July 2006. These were the principal passenger locomotives on the Irish railway network for twenty years from their introduction in the late 1970s. IE class 071 NO. 088 waits to leave Galway with the 1830 service to Dublin Heuston on 29th July 2006. 088 was built in 1976 by General Motors, La Grange, Illinois, USA. Iarnród Éireann 141 Class locomotive no. 162 awaits its next duty as station pilot at Limerick on 29th July 2006. These locomotives were delivered in 1962 from General Motors. 201 class no. 203 'Abhainn na Coiribe/River Corrib' arrives at Limerick Junction with the 1230 Cork to Dublin Heuston on 30th July 2006. These formations will soon be replaced by new Mk.4 CAF (Spain) built rolling stock operating an hourly frequency. Class 201 no. 212 'Abhainn na Slaine/River Slaney' at Waterford on 30th July 2006 having arrived with the 1435 from Dublin Heuston. The Iarnród Éireann 201 Class locomotives are the newest and most powerful diesel locomotives operating in Ireland, and were built in 1994-95 by General Motors. They are each fitted with a GM 12-710G3B engine of 3200hp, weigh 112tons and have a maximum speed of 102mph. 212, Waterford, 30th July 2006. GM-built 212 'Abhainn na Slaine/River Slaney' beneath the magnificent signal box at Waterford on 30th July 2006. 212 'Abhainn na Slaine/River Slaney' wauits at Waterford ready to depart with the 1830 for Dublin Heuston on 30th July 2006. 201 class no. 213 'Abhainn na Muaidhe/River Moy' passes through Limerick Junction with the midday Dublin to Cork service which is not scheduled to stop at Limerick Junction. 30th July 2006. Only in Ireland... Iarnród Éireann class 201 no. 226 'Abhainn na Siuire/River Suir' waits at Limerick Junction with a train of Guinness barrels (presumably these are empties!) on 30th July 2006. IE has a fleet of 34 of these locomotives built in 1994-95 by General Motors. IE 2700 class unit 2719 departs Limerick with the 0955 service to Limerick Junction on 29th July 2006. These units bear a visible similarity to the UK's class 158 units. IE 2700 class dmu no. 2751 leaves the Ennis/Limerick line at Limerick Junction with the 1155 from Ennis on 30th July 2006. IE unit 2751 arrives at Limerick Junction with the 1155 from Ennis on 30th July 2006. IE local services in Ireland carry the 'Commuter' branding, shown here on unit 2751 waiting at Limerick Junction with the 1330 for Limerick on 30th July 2006. IE 2700 class unit no. 2753 waits in the yard at Waterford on 30th July 2006. IE 2800 class dmu no. 2811 calls at Rosslare (Strand) with the 1335 Rosslare Europort to Dublin Connolly on 31st July 2006. IE unit 2816 brings up the rear of the 1335 Rosslare Europort to Dublin Connolly on 31st July 2006. Modernisation of the IE network means that the semaphore signals seen here will soon be replaced. The line towards Waterford and Limerick branches to the left. After many years of neglect, the IE network is now being upgraded with new permanent way, signalling and trains. New push-pull stock is being commissioned for Dublin - Cork services; one of the Spanish designed CAF Push Pull train sets is seen here at Limerick Junction. The new trains will eventually operate on all regular Dublin-Cork route services on an enhanced hourly clockface timetable. Here's the same loco illustrated in the previous two shots, working for Bord na Mona at Monettia Bog in 2002. (Courtesy Kevin Payne). When the steam loco is out of commission, the Tralee & Dingle hires a diesel loco from Bord na Mona. Here, a BnM Hunslet diesel which is from the Boora Area and usually works at Monettia Bog, heads a train from Blennerville into Tralee on the restored section of the T&D, Eire, on 9th August 2005. Bord na Mona Hunslet diesel loco waits to leave Tralee with a train for Blennerville on the restored section of the Tralee & Dingle Railway, Eire on 9th August 2005. Iarnrod Eireann CAF Spain built 2900 dmu 29110 in the carriage sidings at Rosslare Europort on 11th August 2005. Found this in a box of family transparencies sent to me by a relative! A mid 1960s view of CIE class B General Motors Bo-Bo no. B124, built in 1961 and seen at Dublin Connolly. Former Bord na Mona LM24, a Ruston Hornsby 4wDM (244870/1946) at Henllan, Teifi Valley Railway on 20th July 2008. The loco formerly worked at Derrygreenagh and was imported in November 2007. Former Bord na Mona, Derrygreenagh 4wPMR C76 of 1972 at Henllan, Teifi Valley Railway on 20th July 2008.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {Ax} The UK Modern Rail File Vol. 3 (2008). http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1432652.html Views of the everyday and the unusual in the UK modern rail scene taken during 2008. Generally, photographs are catalogued in locomotive/unit number order. Thursday 1 January 1970: Views of the everyday and the unusual in the UK modern rail scene taken during 2008. Generally, photographs are catalogued in locomotive/unit number order.

Pullman Rail's 08499 at Cardiff Canton on 8th March, 2008. Northern's newly reliveried 142024 leaves Manchester Piccadilly for an undisclosed destination on 17th March 2008. Merseyrail liveried Northern 142027 arrives at Manchester Piccadilly forming the 1600 service from Chester on 17th March 2008. An everyday scene at Cardiff; ATW 142080 and 143604 pass just east of Canton Depot on 24th March 2008. Former Silverlink 150121 calls at Newport forming FGW's 1407 Taunton to Cardiff Central on 26th January 2008. Former Silverlink 150121 at Magor, forming the strengthened 1011 Taunton to Cardiff Central on 23rd February 2008. Silverlink liveried 150121 - now with FGW logos applied passes Undy forming the 1104 Taunton to Cardiff Central on 28th February 2008. Ex-Silverlink 150121 calls at Newport forming the midday Cardiff Central to Taunton on 24th March 2008. Reliveried 150133 approaches Manchester Piccadilly forming the 1610 service from Rose Hill Marple on 17th March 2008. A smart looking 150143 arrives at Manchester Piccadilly on 17th March 2008... ...and leaves again shortly afterwards, forming the 1651 service for Chester. 17th March 2008. A sheep stands back in amazement as 150208 & 150262 leave Ebbw Vale forming the 1640 departure for Cardiff Central (continuing to Bridgend) on 9th February 2008. Refurbished 150227 with 150285 forming a Newport to Cardiff rugby additional at Coedkernew on 9th February 2008. 150229, one of ATW's recently acquired former Anglia and Central Trains units, now repainted at Coedkernew on 9th February 2008. 150230 approaches Risca & Pontymister forming the 1435 Cardiff to Ebbw Vale on 9th February 2008. 150240 waits to leave Ebbw Vale Parkway forming the 1340 departure for Cardiff Central on 8th March 2008. ATW 150245 calls at Risca and Pontymister forming the 1335 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale on 22nd March 2008. Units 150284 and 150252 pass through the remains of Aberbeeg station with the 1235 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale on 22nd March 2008. The line to Abertillery and Nantyglo formerly branched off to the right and served a separate platform. 150252 calls at the new station at Risca and Pontymister forming the 1340 Ebbw Vale to Cardiff Central on 22nd March 2008. 150253 stands at Cardiff Central's platform 0, forming the 1035 departure for Ebbw Vale on 8th March 2008. 150262 & 150208 approach Ebbw Vale on the newly reopened Ebbw Vale line forming the 1535 from Cardiff Central. 9th February 2008. 150273 approaches Manchester Piccadilly forming the 1636 Buxton to Blackpool North on 17th March 2008. The 1651 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester is in the charge of 150273 on 18th March 2008. 150284 and 150252 forming the 1235 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale at Aberbeeg on 22nd March 2008. The disused signal bracket is a reminder that the wooded area to the right was once the site of Aberbeeg Yard. ATW's 153303 at Llangennech, forming the 0905 Shrewsbury to Swansea on 16th February 2008. Outshopped from Eastleigh two days earlier, newly refurbished 153368 leaves Newport forming the 1307 Taunton to Cardiff Central on 26th January 2008. Still carrying the former First North Western Livery, 156452 is at Manchester Piccadilly working the 1619 Stockport to Blackpool North on 17th March 2008. One of the last units in Northern Spirit livery, 156463 departs from Manchester Piccadilly with the 1514 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport on 17th March 2008. One of the latest refurbished FGW class 158s, 158748 pauses at Newport while working the 0922 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central on 24th March 2008. Still in TPE livery, but not for long... Unrefurbished 158767 at Newport forming the 1022 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central on 24th March 2008. 158798 is unique in the FGW fleet, being the only 3-car unit. Now refurbished, it passes Coedkernew forming the 0922 from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff on 9th February 2008. FGW's only 'proper' three car class 158. 158798 calls at Newport with the 1130 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour on 24th March 2008. Bearing the remains of Northern Spirit, TPE and Central liveries, East Midlands Trains 158812 leaves Manchester Piccadilly with the 1552 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich on 17th March 2008. The newly formed 158950, comprising set 158761 and car 57751 from 158751 at Newport, working the 1122 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central on 24th March 2008. The new XC livery suits the class 170s well and is an improvement on the former Midland Mainline green livery previously carried by this unit. 170105 passes Coedkernew forming the 1445 Cardiff Central to Nottingham on 22nd March 2008. A closer look at XC 170105 in its new livery, this time at Newport working the 1145 Cardiff Central to Nottingham on 24th March 2008. Cross Country 170109 at Coedkernew forming the 0900 Nottingham to Cardiff Central on 9th February 2008. First TPE 170304 at Manchester Piccadilly ready to depart with the 1742 service for Hull on 17th March 2008. FTPE 170307 approaches Manchester Piccadilly with the 1437 service from Hull on 17th March 2008. XC 170397 at Undy forming the 1002 Nottingham to Cardiff Central on 28th February 2008. On 14th February 2008, London Midland 170631 has arrived at Shrewsbury forming the 0953 from Birmingham New Street and will return at 1135. 175001 at the head of a strengthened 0834 Manchester Piccadilly to Milford Haven on 9th February 2008. ATW now has reliveried 175008 for a second time, the unit having previously carried the graduated version of Arriva's corporate colours. The unit is seen at Newport forming the 1134 Manchester to Carmarthen on 26th January 2008. ATW 175008 in its new livery leaves Newport for Carmarthen on 26th January 2008. One of two ATW class 175/0s to be repainted in the corporate livery (the other is 175010), 175008 is seen here leaving Crewe forming the 1503 departure for Holyhead on 1st March 2008. More new paint! 175105 is the first 3-car 'Coradia' to receive the new ATW corporate livery. The unit is seen at Landore forming the 0900 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly on 22nd March 2008. Having called at Swansea, newly reliveried 175105 continues on its way with the 0900 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly on 22nd March 2008. ATW 175110 passes Llangewydd forming the 1310 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly on 16th February 2008. 185122 leaves Manchester Piccadilly forming the 1538 Preston to Manchester Airport on 17th March 2008. The 'E' on the cab front signifies that the unit has received an 'Eco-Mode' modification to reduce fuel consumption. FTPE 185140 heads towards Manchester Piccadilly forming the 1547 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North on 17th March 2008.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {F} The UK Rolling Stock File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1233687.html Items of UK railway rolling stock selected for their history, location or unusual features. Thursday 1 January 1970: Items of UK railway rolling stock selected for their history, location or unusual features.

Two former LMSR District Engineer Saloons newly outshopped as camping coaches in chocolate and cream livery at Swindon on 19th April 1981. These were (left) nos. 45044 'Cardiff' and 45046 'Plymouth' which were converted at Swindon in 1981 for Dawlish Warren. Both survive in preservation, one at Rowden Mill and one at Dawlish, privately owned. In February 2005 FGW unveiled two pre-production refurbished HST coaches at Steam - The Museum of the GWR at Swindon. The pair remained on display at the museum for some considerable time afterwards. TRFB no. 40423 is seen at Swindon on 28th August 2005. A different angle of prototype fully-refurbished HST Buffet Car 40423 (later renumbered 40902) at Swindon Museum on 28th August 2005. The coach was later again refurbished in FGW's later style and re-entered service in July 2007. FGW's pre-production fully-refurbished TS 42353 on display at Swindon Museum on 28th August 2005. Following the Ladbroke Grove accident of 5th October 1999, four surviving Mk.3 coaches from the HST set were overhauled and placed in temporary store at Minehead on the West Somerset Railway in May 2000. They were photographed in June 2000. FGW's Trailer Second 42076 was refitted in 2005 as a prototype Volo Coach, with interactive TV for passengers. It is seen at Newport on 26th September 2005. The coach was taken from Laira to Ilford for refurbishment on 7th June 2007. FGW's Trailer Second 42356 (ex 12003/42002/41173) was built in 1972 and was formerly part of the prototype HST set. It is easily distinguished from later HST coaches by not having silver window surrounds. Pictured at Reading on 29th May 2006. Former Great Western Railway Buffet Car no. 9631, built in 1934, pictured at Bridgnorth, SVR in July 1984. This splendid vehicle is unfortunately now on static display at the 'Steam' Museum, Swindon. During its time in service on the SVR, the 'long bar' which stretches virtually from one end of the coach to the other, was always well patronised on gala days! Western Region Track Recording Coach DW139 photographed at Gloucester in the early 1980s. It was originally built in 1911 as a third class corridor brake (GWR 2360) but transferred to the Experimental Department at Swindon in 1928 and later used as a 'whitewash coach' (1930) by C. B. Collett. It was preserved in 1989 by the NRM, remained at Swindon until May 1991 and can now be found at York. It retains many period features from the 1928 rebuild. WR inspection saloon photographed at Newport in about 1980/1. This is believed to have been DB999508, built in 1962 and which is still in service as part of the Serco Test Train. Originally known as the High Speed Track Recording Coach this Mk IIF coach was especially converted for the BRB Director of Civil Engineering and was originally operated under the R&DD's control, numbered RDB999550. It is seen here in the consist of a Swansea - Paddington HST service in the early 1980s. Not the best of shots, but an illustration of Post Office Sorting Van (at that time classified NSX) W80346 in blue and grey livery at Swansea during the 1980s. These later appeared in Post Office red livery. A number of steam locomotive tenders survived as oil sludge tanks, such as this former R.O.D. tender, photographed at Landore TMD. It is just possible to make out the remains of the R.O.D. lettering and numbers. It was converted from ex Great Central Railway 6 wheel tender no. 2199 built in 1918 for use behind Robinson O4 Class 2-8-0 no. 2008. Later purchased by the GWR and ran behind ROD 3000, and later 3017. It was also used behind GWR 2251 class 0-6-0 nos 2285/98/04. It was transferred later to Bristol St. Philips Marsh depot. Later purchased by the West Somerset Railway and stored at Minehead for some years. Subsequently transferred to the South Devon Railway late in 2000 for possible restoration and use behind 0-6-0 no. 3205. Two former GWR 4000 gallon tenders formerly in departmental use dumped at Swindon Works in the 1980s. It is believed that the tenders survived into preservation for use behind ex-Barry locomotives. (The withdrawn class 25 didn't survive!). During the 1980s, during low HST power car availability, a generator van converted from a Mk.1 BG was used to provide three-phase power to HST rakes so that they could be locomotive hauled. ADB975325 (later renumbered 6310) is seen at Bristol Temple Meads on 4th October 1980. Former Royal Mail NAA/PCV (Propelling Control Vehicle) 94344, two GUVs and a further NAA have languished at Maliphant Sidings, Swansea since the mail trains from Swansea ceased in July 2003. The PCVs were converted by Hunslet Barclay from 1954 vintage Southend/Great Eastern (and later, West Yorkshire) class 307 emu DTCs in the mid 1990s for the EWS/Rail Express Systems operation. 94344 previously carried the number 75014. Photographed on 6th June, 2006. TDM 395279 was built for the LMS (no. 30088) in 1936 as a Restaurant Car. It later became an instruction coach and subsequently an inspection saloon. Preserved in 1988, it now serves as a holiday home at Titley Junction station, Herefordshire. 8th July 2007. A general scene showing the Camping Coaches at Dawlish Warren on 8th September 2007. Camping Coaches have been available for holidays at Dawlish Warren since 1935, with the current vehicles installed in 1982. Items of rolling stock have been stabled at the site of Tintern Station to add to the railway ambience. These include 1934-built GWR third no. 5856 which was also once in BR departmental use as DW150031 and former BR Mk.1 BG W80797 (actually formerly E80797). 1st May 2006. GWR autocoach 178 seen at Hampton Loade, SVR on 24th September 2005. 178 is one of ten similar coaches built to the GWR standard design in 1930. Seating capacity is 72. Barry Railway 163 was built in Manchester at the Ashburys Company works for the Barry Dock and Railway Company in 1895. Withdrawn by the GWR in 1928, it later became a holiday home in the Clent Hills, Worcestershire. It was recovered for restoration in 1992 and is seen in a well advanced state at Hampton Loade, SVR on 24th September 2005. Tenby's four camping coaches were a familiar sight to visitors to the resort for many years. This is Camping Coach 95 photographed in 1973. 'British Railways Camping Coach Holidays (Part Two)' by Andrew McRae (Foxline Pub., 1998) reveals that all four coaches remained in use for BR staff until at least 1981, but were broken up on site in March 1983. Network Rail's former Anglia DBSO no. 9703 at Tyseley on 28th June 2008. The coach was originally built in 1974 as Mk2f BSO no. 9517. BR Mk 2 Pullman coaches at Crewe. Introduced to the West Coast Main Line in 1966, these were used for the Manchester and Liverpool Pullmans following electrification. The coaches remained in their BR 'reverse' blue and grey livery until 1983 when they were repainted in 'Inter City Executive' livery. A pair of vintage coach bodies which had been converted into a home at Llangennith, Gower, seen on 24th February 1996. Left is an unidentified LSWR five compartment Third class coach built about 1884. Interestingly, the vehicle had GWR door locks, and it would seem likely to have been one of those purchased by the Brecon & Merthyr and Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley lines between 1909 and 1915 and absorbed into the GWR in 1923. The second coach was Taff Vale Railway no. 116, built in 1881 as a 7 compartment Third and renumbered 1325 in 1925 and withdrawn in 1928. The 'cottage' was due for demolition, but useful parts were salvaged for use in other preserved coaches. The remains of HTA 310200 and a Celtic Energy/Russells container which have lain in this position at Nant-y-Cafn Farm, near Seven Sisters on the Onllwyn Branch since a mishap several years ago. Network Rail's Inspection Saloon 975025 'Caroline' at Swansea on 27th January 2009. The coach was converted from a class 202 demu TRB in BR days, for use as the Southern Region General Manager's Saloon. It was originally built at Eastleigh in 1958. A train of 'Warflats' loaded with Armoured Fighting Vehicles at Haverfordwest on 20th March 2009. These were booked to departs as 6Z51, 1234 Haverfordwest to Doncaster Up Decoy. The Abbey View Day Centre, Neath has this former Southern Region 4-Big (Class 422) TRSB no. 69302 on its premises. Dating from 1965, it was formerly in unit 2251/2101/7032. 4th April 2009. Former GWR 'Toad' 20 ton brakevan no. 35978 built in 1946. The brakevan ended its days in departmental use at Danygraig, Swansea from where it was rescued for preservation in 1978. It is seen at the Gwili Railway following restoration in August 1994. Former British Railways (Southern Region) Scenery Van S4606S following restoration as Southern Railway 4606 at the Gwili Railway in August 1994. Some of these vans were converted for transporting circus elephants! This former Southern Railway long-wheelbased parcels van was photographed at Cynonville Halt, on the former R&SB line in January 1995. It was in use for storage of bicycles for the nearby Afan Argoed Country Park. It subsequently passed into preservation at the Gwili Railway. National Benzole Tank 2002 photographed after restoration at Llwyfan Cerrig, Gwili Railway in July 1995. The tank, built in 1954, came from British Petroleum at Llandarcy in 1978. Vintage tar wagons await their uncertain future at the derelict Cwm Coking Plant, Llantwit Fardre on 22nd November 2009.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {Ay} The UK Modern Rail File Vol. 2 (2007). http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c1172346.html Views of the UK modern rail scene taken during 2007. As ever, photographs are catalogued in locomotive/unit number order. Thursday 1 January 1970: Views of the UK modern rail scene taken during 2007. As ever, photographs are catalogued in locomotive/unit number order.

Having spent the whole of 2006 at Onllwyn Washery, 08714 returned to Margam in mid January for attention. It is now back in service and is seen shunting Knuckle Yard on 28th January 2007. 08936 in Harry Needle livery, has been stored at Cotswold Rail's Horton Road, Gloucester, yard since November 2006. Photographed on 3rd February 2007. A further view of Harry Needle liveried 08936 in store at Gloucester and awaiting its next hire contract on 3rd February 2007. 09101 and 09017 run light from East Usk Yard to Alexandra Dock Junction on 10th February 2007. 09105 trundles through Newport with an ADJ to Llanwern trip working on 8th March 2007. The abandoned farm at Llangewydd continues to provide an interesting backdrop, even when the train ain't up to much. Storm clouds gather as 142081 passes by forming the 1110 stopping service from Swansea to Cardiff on 29th March 2007. Led by 143605, a pair of ATW's 143s and a 142 form a Cardiff - Newport football shuttle at Coedkernew on 1st April 2007. Class 150 prototype 150001 leaves Birmingham Snow Hill with 2K27, the 1209 Dorridge - Kidderminster on 28th March 2007. A future candidate for preservation, perhaps? The through platforms at Birmingham Moor Street have been painted in GWR colours to match the restored buildings of the terminus platforms. Second built 150002 departs with 2C28, the 1125 Stourbridge Junction - Dorridge on 28th March 2007. Pictures of this unit and sister 150001 when new can be seen in the British Rail File. 150004 leaves Birmingham Moor St. with 2S32, the 1047 Worcester Shrub Hill - Shirley on 28th March 2007. The present Birmingham Snow Hill compares poorly with the original station which occupied the same site. 150006 arrives with 2S36, the 1155 Stourbridge Junction - Stratford-upon-Avon on 28th March 2007. What historic GWR locomotives have been photographed against this backdrop... Central's 150014 arrives at Birmingham Snow Hill in full sun with 2C32, the 1156 Kidderminster - Dorridge on 28th March 2007. This is as good as it gets with class 150s, I'm afraid! Transferred to Central Trains from Anglia and still carrying that operator's livery, 150213 calls at Birmingham Moor Street with 2S34, the 1126 Kidderminster - Shirley on 28th March 2007. Former FGW 150230 passes Llandeilo Junction with the 1305 Tenby - Swansea service on 25th February 2007. Traditional signalling equipment survives at Abercynon for the moment, although it is likely to be replaced when work to bring the Merthyr line up to a 30 min. frequency begins. Here, the signalman hands the token for the Merthyr line to the driver of 150245, forming the 0957 Barry Island - Merthyr at Abercynon South on 9th April 2007. FGW's 150249 shows off its newly applied 'Local Lines' livery at Bristol Temple Meads on 27th January 2007. FGW's 'Local Lines' liveried 150249 ambles through Newport on 27th January 2007. Having failed to couple to the 1332 Westbury - Cardiff at Bristol, the unit was running light to Cardiff to form the 1600 Cardiff - Weymouth service. Bishton Flyover provides a backdrop to FGW's reliveried 150249 and a former TPE class 158 unit forming the 1200 Cardiff - Southampton at Llandevenny on 17th March 2007. FGW Local Lines liveried 150249 at Bishton with the 1000 Cardiff - Southampton on 31st March 2007. Recently transferred from FGW, Arriva's 150251 climbs the western side of Cockett Bank with the 1310 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly on 6th January 2007. Former FGW 150251 approaches Abercynon South forming the 1041 Merthyr - Bridgend (via Rhoose) service on 9th April 2007. 150260 pulls away from Abercynon North with the 1122 Aberdare - Barry Island on 9th April 2007. The Merthyr line from Abercynon South runs to the right of the picture. 150264 slows for Abercynon North, forming the 1522 Aberdare - Barry Island on 7th April 2007. Northern Rail's new livery is illustrated by 150270, leaving Manchester Piccadilly on the final leg of the 1614 Liverpool Lime St. to Manchester Airport on 8th March 2007. Northern's 150270 returns to Manchester Piccadilly forming the 1729 Manchester Airport - Liverpool on 8th March 2007. Another reliveried Northern class 150, 150273 at Manchester Piccadilly with the 0704 Buxton - Deansgate on 9th March 2007. ATW 150279 slows to call at Pyle, forming the 0914 Cardiff to Swansea stopping service on 17th March 2007. 150282 waits time at Abercynon North, forming the 1022 Aberdare - Barry Island on 9th April 2007. It is thought likely that the inconvenient arrangement whereby passengers to/from Aberdare and Merthyr use two different stations at Abercynon will be resolved when the Merthyr line is upgraded, possibly with the closure of the 'North' station. Still carrying the remains of its former First North Western livery, ATW's 153310 pauses at Pantyffynnon on 28th April 2007, forming the 1317 Swansea - Shrewsbury service. ATW's 153323 at Glanrhyd, forming the 0905 Shrewsbury - Swansea on 21st April 2007. The unit has just crossed the River Towy on a bridge constructed in 1988 to replace the original which collapsed on 19th October 2007 as a result of flooding. 153323 returns north through Glanrhyd as the 1317 Swansea - Shrewsbury on 21st April 2007. St. Ives Branch liveried 153329 at Newport, forming the 1332 Westbury - Cardiff on 30th March 2007. ATW liveried 153353 leaves Swansea forming the 0750 to Pembroke Dock on 16th March 2007. Central's 153365 arrives at Coventry with the 1551 from Nuneaton which will form the 1617 return on 28th March 2007. ATW 153367 in full sun at Cardiff Central on 19th March 2007. The unit had arrived on 2B58, the 1310 stopping service from Swansea. Northern inherited a fleet of units in a hotch-potch of liveries from former franchise holders. 156461 has been repainted in Northern corporate colours and leaves Manchester Piccadilly with the 0610 Liverpool - Manchester Airport on 9th March 2007. Northern's 156498 carries the remains of its Northern Spirit (dubbed 'Evil Spirit' by some) livery, forming the 1607 Manchester Airport to Southport on 8th March 2007. Former Trans Pennine 158765 leads a 'lash-up' of units forming a Bristol to Cardiff football extra on 1st April 2007. Trans Pennine liveried 158776 at Newport with the 0947 Fareham - Cardiff on 10th February 2007. A further class 158 livery variation is Central green with First Trans Pennine logos. 158784 passes Magor forming FGW's 0930 Cardiff - Portsmouth Harbour on 10th March 2007. A fitter attempts to resolve a problem with FGW's Central liveried 158790 which had failed at Newport with a Cardiff - South of England service on 8th March 2007. TPE 158798 at Cardiff Central with the 1530 service for Portsmouth Harbour on 19th March 2007. Trans-Pennine 158799 passes through Tamworth while being transferred to Central Trains on 29th January 2007. Former TPE 158813 and a class 170 unit form Central's 1145 Cardiff to Nottingham at Llandevenny on 17th March 2007. Recently reliveried 158823 at Llanover with the 1608 Cardiff - Abergavenny short working on 9th April 2007. A working not often photographed outside the summer season is ATW's 1055 Cardiff - Fishguard Harbour which traverses the Swansea District Line. Here's 158825 at Llangyfelach on 3rd March 2007. The removal of vegetation has once again opened up a clear view of the former Cockett Station, Swansea. ATW 158835 exits the 788 yds long tunnel with the 1034 Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven on 6th January 2007. Cockett Station closed from 15th June, 1964. Chiltern Railways 168106 nears the end of its journey at Birmingham Moor St. with 1G20, the 0950 London Marylebone - Snow Hill on 28th March 2007. Chiltern's 168106 calls at Birmingham Moor St. with 1H38, the 1212 Snow Hill - London Marylebone on 28th March 2007. The 168/1s are effectively the same as class 170s. Chiltern's 168109 at Birmingham Moor St. with 1H36, the 1152 Snow Hill - London Marylebone on 28th March 2007.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {G} The Railway Structures File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c943840.html Stations, signalboxes and other railway buildings, mainly including structures on closed lines. All you have to do is imagine the trains... Thursday 1 January 1970: Stations, signalboxes and other railway buildings, mainly including structures on closed lines. All you have to do is imagine the trains...

Abercynon Signal Box - which controlled the junction of the Merthyr and Aberdare lines - and semaphore signals on 9th April 2007. This scene changed dramatically when the station was upgraded in 2008 ready for an increased frequency on the Merthyr line. The former Abercynon loco shed on 9th April 2007. The shed was coded AYN by the GWR, or 88E by BR. It had an allocation of 27 locomotives in 1950 and closed in 1964. The station building at Ammanford Town, on the Gwaun Cae Gurwen branch, photographed in 1986, shortly before it was dismantled. A second view of Ammanford Town station building in 1986. Barry Signal Box was built for the Barry Railway by Evans, O'Donnell & Co., based on a Great Eastern Design, in 1897. Photographed in June 2006. The site of Brecon Free Street station on 8th July 2006. The running in board has been restored by the Breconshire Railway Society and returned to the original position it occupied for approximately a century. A general view of Brecon Free Street station site on 8th July 2006. The low boundary wall (centre, right) can often be seen in steam era photographs of this location and is now the only remaining reference point. Passenger services were withdrawn from Brecon at the end of 1962. The wonderfully restored - if a little overgrown - terminus platforms at Birmingham Moor Street on 28th March 2007. What a pity funding could not be found to bring the platforms back into use as suggested by the station's owners, Chiltern Railways. The restored concourse of Birmingham Moor Street oozes steam age atmosphere! 28th March 2007. One of the very few remaining pieces of the 'old' Birmingham Snow Hill is this decorative doorway in Livery St., complete with GWR insignia and coat of arms. 28th March 2007. The neat 'box at Bishton which supervises the level crossing on the outskirts of that village. The 'box was downgraded to Ground Frame status as part of the Newport MAS scheme in April 1961 and normally is manned from 1000-1800, although vehicles no taller than a motor car can use an adjacent underpass. 31st March 2007. Church Road Station, on the former Brecon and Merthyr line, closed on 16th September 1957 and is now a private residence. The still used vestigial remains of the B&M from Newport to Machen Quarry can be seen to the right. 23rd June 2007. Rhiwderin Station, also on the Brecon & Merthyr line, closed to passengers as long ago as 1st March 1954. Now in use as a private residence, it was photographed on 23rd June 2007. The grade II listed Taff Vale Railway station building at Cardiff Bay (formerly Bute Road) on 10th October 2006. Caedu Signal Box, Ogmore Vale in 1987, shortly before it was moved to the Gwili Railway. A second view of Caedu Signal Box during 1987. Llanfyrnach on the former Whitland to Cardigan line, April 1987. 20 years later... A more recent picture taken at Golden Grove, looking towards Llandeilo, taken on 10th August 2007. To the uninitiated this is just another farm track; it is, however, the trackbed of the Llandeilo to Carmarthen line, looking towards Carmarthen on 10th August 2007. Another view of Dryslwyn, taken on 10th August 2007. Dryslwyn, with the trackbed towards Llandeilo visible beyond the crossing gate on 10th August 2007. The remains of Nantgaredig Station looking towards Carmarthen on 10th August 2007. The former station building (left) has been considerably enlarged to two storeys since the line closed. Just south of Cymmer, this lattice girder viaduct once connected the GWR line from Maesteg to the South Wales Mineral Railway to Glyncorrwg. 25th March 2007. Known locally as 'The Refresh', the refreshment room of the Rhondda & Swansea Bay Railway's station at Cymmer Afan now serves as a public house. This was the view looking north towards Blaengwynfi on 25th March 2007. Heading north from Cymmer, the GWR would have passed beneath this road bridge. 25th March 2007. The remains of Cynonville Halt, on the former R&SB line, looking towards Cymmer on 25th March 2007. Danygraig Shed (87C) was opened by the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway in 1896 and formerly housed the small tank engines which were used around Swansea Docks. The shed closed in March 1964. The line to the right led to the former Ford factory at Jersey Marine. Photo taken on 28th January 2007. A view of Dunvant Station looking south towards Swansea with the station house still in situ on 18th March 2007. A view of Dunvant Station remains looking north towards Gowerton on 18th March 2007. The ramp (right, foreground) is a post-closure addiition which has narrowed the trackbed at this point. The line closed to passengers in 1964 and to freight the year after. On the southern section of the GWR's planned route from Gwaun Cae Gurwen to Swansea Docks, only the line from Felin Fran (Swansea District Line) to Clydach and Daren Colliery, Trebanos was ever completed. The ground was prepared up to a tunnel which was driven just above the avenue in Pontardawe to allow the line to go up to the Brynamman area. This is a view from the unfinished tunnel at Pontardawe, taken in the 1980s. A more accessible structure on the GWR's 'aspirational' line from Gwaun cae Gurwen to Felin Fran is this bridge at Glyn Meirch Road, Trebanos, photographed on 19th May 2007. Had the First World War not intervened, this bridge would have become busy with trains taking coal from the GCG area to Swansea Docks. Glanrhyd Station on the Central Wales line, just north of Llandeilo closed in 1955 and is nowadays a private residence. 25th July 2006. The redundant footbridge at Gowerton in 1987; it was dismantled and taken to the Gwili Railway in February the following year. The former LMS station at Gowerton was named Gowerton South to distinguish it from the GWR's station on the Swansea - Llanelli route, which was called Gowerton North. This is the site of Gowerton South on 18th March 2007. A more recent view of Hay on Wye Goods shed, now in use as an agricultural store, taken on 7th July 2007. The opposite end of Hay on Wye goods shed, taken through the fence on 7th July 2007. This building is virtually the only remnant of the railway at Hay, the remainder of the station site now having been built upon. Opposite the former station site at Hay on Wye is a further reminder that a railway once ran through the town! 7th July 2007. The line between Hereford and Brecon closed in 1963. This is the point at which the 2 mile long branch to Penderyn Quarry diverged from the Vale of Neath line at Hirwaun - a section of rail can be seen in the roadway. The line to the limestone quarry closed in 1986. 27th November 2006. Killay Station looking north towards Dunvant on 18th March 2007. There was once a coal yard to the right of the picture - some rails remain, marking the boundary. Another view of Killay Station looking north. The former station building (white) is now a celebrated real ale hostelry, named appropriately 'The Railway Inn'. Efforts to improve drainage have revealed vast quantities of ballast! The platforms and trackbed at Killay, looking south towards Swansea. 18th March 2007. The neatly restored signal box at Llandrindod Wells, photographed on 15th July 2006. The signal box is nowadays a railway museum and is of London & North Western Railway design. It originally controlled the Brooklands Road level crossing to the north of the station. A 1960s view of the long station nameboard at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch in Anglesey. When the railway was built between Chester and Holyhead at the beginning of the 1850's, a local committee was put together to try and encourage trains, travellers and 19th century tourists to stop at the village. It is believed that the name Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch was invented by a cobbler from Menai Bridge. It translates as: 'St Mary's church in the hollow of the white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the church of St Tysilio of the red cave'. The Gowerton South to Llanmorlais branch opened in 1866-7 and passenger services lasted until January 1931, with freight continuing until August 1957. The remains of the platform at Penclawdd (the only intermediate station on the branch) can still be seen in this 3rd September 2006 view, while the station building is now a private dwelling. A view taken at Llanmorlais looking in the opposite direction from the previous picture. Only the three concrete posts remain as evidence that this was once a railway. The line continued a short distance beyond the houses to serve a colliery. 3rd September 2006. The tiled map of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway and war memorial at Manchester Victoria Station, 9th September 2006. More 'Neath & Breconry'. This is the scene at Onllwyn on 25th July 2006. Looking North, the washery is to the right and formation of the former line towards Colbren Junction can be seen beneath the footbridge to the left. Onllwyn looking south on 25th July 2006. The line is still in use for coal trains to and from Onllwyn Washery. The position of the platform is clear in the centre of the picture. Pencoed Crossing Signal Box photographed on 11th November 2006. The box was demolished on 6th April 2007 as part of the Port Talbot East Resignalling Project. The former Port Talbot Railway red brick viaduct on the line from Tonygroes to Tonmawr. 25th March 2007.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {C} The UK Heritage Diesel & Electric File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c711126.html The number of former main line diesel and electric locomotives which have been preserved continues to grow steadily. Here is a selection of them, on preserved lines and operating on main line specials. Thursday 1 January 1970: The number of former main line diesel and electric locomotives which have been preserved continues to grow steadily. Here is a selection of them, on preserved lines and operating on main line specials.

Former BR class 03 0-6-0DM no. D2178 with ecs at Bronwydd Arms, Gwili Railway on 5th April 2008. Class 03 0-6-0DM no. D2178 at Bronwydd Arms on 5th April 2008. D2178 passes Cwmdwyfran, Gwili Railway with the 1515 departure from Danycoed on 5th April 2008. Built at Swindon in 1962, the locomotive was withdrawn from Laira in September 1969 before being given its TOPS number, 03178. D2178 brings up the rear of the Gwili Railway's 1610 service from Bronwydd Arms to Danycoed on 5th April 2008. 03381 was withdrawn by BR as long ago as 1972. Now preserved at Carnforth as D2381, the loco is seen with a number plate which owes more than a little to German practice! August 1985. The Barry Island Railway's 08481 awaits its turn for restoration at Plymouth Road on 26th August 2007. 08511 prepares to leave Barry Island with the Sunday morning brakevan trip to Hood Road and Woodham Halt, BIR, on 26th August 2007. 08511 waits at Hood Road, Barry Island Railway, before propelling the brakevan to Docks Branch Junction and Woodham Halt on 26th August 2007. Substituting for the failed 47768, 08511 arrives at Barry Island with the 1138 from Woodham Halt on 26th August 2007. 08511 at Barry Island with the 1245 from Woodham Halt on 26th August 2007. LMS design but 1949 built class 11 no. 12061 at Llwyfan Cerrig, Gwili Railway in August 1994. WR 0-6-0DH class 14 D9521 arrives at Barry Island, VoGR. Introduced in 1964, D9521 was sold after only five years' service. In common with several of its sisters, the loco found a second career in industry - in this case at NCB Ashington in Northumberland. WR 0-6-0DH no. D9521 draws into Barry Island from Plymouth Road, ready to form the 1326 to Woodham Halt on 26th August 2006. In the background can be seen the portal of the 280 yard tunnel to Barry Pier, through which trains last ran in October 1971. Class 14 'Teddy Bear' 0-6-0DH no. D9521 at Plymouth Road, BIR, ready to work in t/t mode with 24081 on the 1257 departure for Hood Road on 26th August 2007. D9521 puts on a display for photographers at Barry Island on 26th August 2007. Class 14 0-6-0DH no. D9521 crosses the causeway to Barry Island, bringing up the rear of the 1526 from Hood Road on 27th August 2007. Western Region diesel hydraulic no. D9526 pictured at Bishops Lydeard, WSR, shortly after delivery from Blue Circle Cement, Westbury on 5th April 1980. Former BSC Gretton Brook, Corby WR class 14 no. D9539 is seen in the company of sister locomotive D9553 at Toddington, G&WR, in April 1986. Class 20 no. D8000 (20050) at the NRM, York on 1st May 2007. On-hire D8142 (20142) crosses the causeway between Barry Town and Barry Island with the 1239 from Woodham Halt, Vale of Glamorgan Railway, during the line's Diesel Gala weekend on 26th August 2006. 0-6-0DH D9521 brings up the rear. WR diesel hydraulic 0-6-0DH no. D9521 heads the 1326 train away from Barry Island, VoGR, with class 20 D8142 bringing up the rear. 26th August 2006. On hire from the Llangollen Railway, D8142 (20142) arrives at Barry Island with the 1339 from Woodham Halt on 26th August, 2006. Still carrying the livery of La Compagnie de Chemins de Fer Départementaux (CFD) of France, former 20228 (D8128) approaches Woodham Halt, Vale of Glamorgan Railway, ready to form the 1424 to Barry Island on 26th August 2006. Reimported 20228 shows its French modifications and livery to good effect at Woodham Halt, VoG Railway on 26th August 2006. 20228 carried the running number 2004 in the CFD fleet. 20228 approaches Barry Island with the 1527 from Woodham Halt, VoG Railway, on 26th August 2006. 24081 waits to leave the loop at Plymouth Road, Barry Island Railway, on 26th August 2007. On loan 24081 at Barry Island with the 1041 for Woodham Halt on 26th August 2007. 24081, photographed from no.1 end, runs around its train at Woodham Halt on 26th August 2007. For the sake of completion, this is 24081 from the no.2 end, also at Woodham Halt, BIR, on 26th August 2007. 24081, on loan to the Barry Island Railway from the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway, at Barry Island with the 1104 from Woodham Halt, on 26th August 2007. 24081 waits to leave Plymouth Road, BIR, on 26th August 2007. Pictures of this loco in its final days of BR service can be found in the British Rail Diesel & Electric File (see index). 24081 arrives at Barry Island with the 1213 from Hood Road on 26th August 2007. 24081 and D9521 double head the 1504 Plymouth Road to Hood Road, BIR, on 27th August 2007. The headcode suggests that a notable passenger may be on board... 24081 runs onto the causeway with the 1526 from Hood Road to Barry Island on 27th August 2007. The DFR's BRC&W class 27 no. 27066 brings up the rear of 1Z77, the 1015 Gloucester - Parkend, 'The Severnside Rambler', at Whitecroft on 22nd April 2007. The DFR's 27006 arrives at Lydney Junction with the return 1Z77, 1150 Parkend - Gloucester', 'The Severnside Rambler' railtour on 22nd April 2007. 31123 makes a sad sight at Toddington, partly stripped of useful components prior to dispatch to Booth's of Rotherham on 25th September 2005. The Dean Forest Railway's latest acquisition (mid March, 2007) is former EWS 31466 which until recently was stored at Old Oak Common. Photographed at Lydney Junction on 22nd April 2007. BR class 31 no. 31018 (D5500) at the NRM, York on 1st May 2007. Local residents take a look at the WSR's 'Hymek' D7017 at Bishop's Lydeard having arrived at the head of the 1035 train from Minehead on 5th April 1980. WSR 'Hymek' D7017 at Bishop's Lydeard on 5th April 1980 before heading back to Minehead with the 1230 departure. The Diesel & Electric Group's other 'Hymek' D7018 in store at Didcot in 1979. Making its public debut in preservation, the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway's latest acquisition, 37216 pictured between Furnace Sidings and Whistle Inn on 28th July 2007. The one-time Landore allocated D6916 previously languished in the scrapyard of European Metal Recycling, Kingsbury and was delivered to the P&BR just over a week prior to its entry into service! Now the only operational class 37 in South Wales, 37216 heads downhill at the P&BR with the 1200 Whistle Inn Halt to Furnace sidings on 28th July 2007. Before being dispatched to a West Midlands scrapyard 37216 was stored at Motherwell, its weatherworn Mainline livery paying testament to that. 37216 passes Ty Rheinallt Farm on 28th July 2007. A further view of 37216 - at one time a celebrity green liveried loco which carried the name 'Great Eastern' - on the P&BR on 28th July 2007. 37216 works the 1240 Whistle Inn Halt to Furnace Sidings at the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway on 28th July 2007. The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway's class 37 no. 37216 had another outing on 6th October 2007 as part of the line's 'Jazz and Blues' event. Here, the loco heads downhill from Whistle Inn Halt. The day was subsidised by Torfaen County Borough Council. 37216 waits at Furnace Sidings, P&BR, on 6th October 2007. Coity Mountain forms a backdrop to 37216 in the landscape on the P&BR, 6th October 2007.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {J} The Industrial Diesel & Electric Loco File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c216222.html A collection of scenes from diesel worked industrial railway systems. Preserved examples of industrial diesel and electric locomotives also are included. Locomotives are catalogued in builder/works no. order, with ex-main line locomotives in their BR number order. Thursday 1 January 1970: A collection of scenes from diesel worked industrial railway systems. Preserved examples of industrial diesel and electric locomotives also are included. Locomotives are catalogued in builder/works no. order, with ex-main line locomotives in their BR number order.

A glimpse of RMS Locotech 08622 on hire to Corus, Trostre on 16th February 2008. Inco Clydach had this English Electric 0-4-0DH no.1205 of 1967 at its Clydach Mond works on 2nd June 1985. The loco later passed to Harry Needle and is recorded as being cut up in February 2007. F.C.Hibberd 4wDM (3906/1959) and Ruston Hornsby 48DS 4wDM (458961/1962) at Titley Junction on 7th July 2007. Lafarge Cement, Aberthaw, has this Thomas Hill (213V/1969) 4wDH no. 125 which has been stored OOU for a number of years and which is gradually disappearing into the undergrowth. Photographed on 21st October 2007. Corus, Trostre H015, Hunslet 0-6-0DH no. 7410/1976 shunts at the works on 5th May 2008. The second locomotive at Corus, Trostre is H025, Yorkshire Engine Co. 0-6-0DE no. 2878/1963, seen here on 29th July 2007. Showing off its new livery, Corus (Port Talbot) 08, a Hunslet Barclay Bo-BoDE rebuild dating from 1993 waits permission to enter Knuckle Yard, Margam. Corus, Port Talbot, 1993 Hunslet Barclay rebuild no. 08 leaves Margam Knuckle Yard for the steelworks on 26th January 2007. Corus, Port Talbot, 1993 Hunslet Barclay rebuild no. 08 leaves Margam Knuckle Yard for the steelworks on 24th February 2007. Corus, Port Talbot Brush Bagnall 0-4-0DE no. 506 (3071/1954) waits to enter Knuckle Yard to draw wagons into the steelworks on 20th January 2007. Another angle of Corus, Port Talbot Brush Bagnall 0-4-0DE no. 506 (3071/1954) waits to enter Knuckle Yard to draw wagons into the steelworks on 20th January 2007. Corus, Port Talbot Brush Bagnall 0-4-0DE no. 506 (3071/1954) draws wagons from Round Oak into the steelworks on 20th January 2007. The brake tender, BT-3, was converted from Brush Bagnall 0-4-0DE (3120/1957) no. 514 in 1972. Corus, Port Talbot Brush Bagnall 0-4-0DE no. 506 (3071/1954) and Bo-BoDE (3064/1955) no. 902 await permission to enter Knuckle Yard, Margam on 20th January 2007. Corus (Port Talbot) 0-4-0DE 509, Brush Bagnall 3099 of 1956 with its brake tender converted from a similar locomotive, shunts at Margam on 16th July 2006. Now in a new livery, Corus (Port Talbot) Brush Bagnall Bo-BoDE (3063/1955) no. 901 leaves Knuckle Yard for the steelworks on 26th January 2007. Corus (Port Talbot) 901, Brush Bagnall Bo-BoDE (3063/1955) heads towards the steelworks on 26th January 2007. Corus (Port Talbot) 901, Brush Bagnall Bo-BoDE (3063/1955) waits to enter Margam Knuckle Yard to pick up a load for the steelworks on 7th May 2007. Corus (Port Talbot) 901, Brush Bagnall Bo-BoDE (3063/1955) leaves Knuckle Yard, Margam with a rake of BLAs for the steelworks on 9th December 2007. Corus, Port Talbot Brush Bagnall Bo-BoDE (3064/1955) no. 902 enters Knuckle Yard, Margam with a train of steel coils for onward movement to Trostre on 20th January 2007. Corus, Port Talbot Brush Bagnall Bo-BoDE (3064/1955) no. 902 returns from Knuckle Yard to its base in Port Talbot Works on 20th January 2007. Corus (Port Talbot) Bo-BoDE 903, Brush Bagnall 3065/1955 on 24th July 2006. The former 1960-built D2139, withdrawn at the end of May 1968 and by this time in industrial use with NCB Coed Ely, was back at Swindon Works for repair in this view taken on 19th August 1981. The loco now has been preserved at Peak Rail. Andrew Barclay 0-4-0DM No.2, (393/1954) at Kidwelly Industrial Museum on 24th July 2006. The 204hp loco formerly worked at Carmarthen Bay Power Station. Representing the thousands of small industrial diesels which kept British industry running are this pair, photographed at the premises of Allen Rowland & Co. Ltd., Tyseley, Birmingham in September 1984. By this time the locomotives were out of use, but are (left) Fowler 0-4-0DM 4210116 of 1956 and similar 4210125 of 1957. Corus, Trostre H015, Hunslet 0-6-0DH no. 7410/1976 at work on 6th May 2006. British Coal English Electric 0-6-0DH no. D1139/1966 at Wernos Coal Preparation Plant in April 1988. Another view of English Electric 0-6-0DH no. D1139/1966 at Wernos Coal Preparation Plant, Ammanford in April 1988. The washery closed at around this time. Hunslet Engine Company (D7063/1971) 0-8-0DH no.170 ‘Ebbw’, ex-Ebbw Vale Steelworks at the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway on 26th March 2005. Former BSC Llanwern English Electric 0-6-0DH (D1249/1968) ‘Llanwern’ stands at Furnace Sidings halt, Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway on 26th March 2005. The network at the British Steel plant at Port Talbot has run some notable locomotives over the years. 504 is a Brush Bagnall 0-4-0DE works no. 3069 of 1954 vintage. Port Talbot steelworks was unique in owning five ALCo (American Locomotive Co.) 4w-4wDE locomotives, purchased because at the time of ordering (1946) there were no standard locomotives of this size built in this country. This is 801 (ALCo 77120/1950) photographed on 28th May 1981. These locomotives were built and imported in 1950. ALCo (77776/1950) 4w-4wDE no. 802 parked up at Port Talbot on 28th May 1981. American Locomotive Company (ALCo) 4w-4wDE (77777/1950) no. 803 at Port Talbot Steelworks on 28th May 1981. Port Talbot once had five of these typical American 'switcher' locomotives which were built in great numbers for service in the USA. 803, along with nos. 801 and 804 have been preserved; full details can be found at www.ukalcogroup.co.uk With the steelworks as a backdrop, ALCo (77779/1950) no. 805 runs around a solitary flat wagon on 28th May 1981. Port Talbot's ALCo 4w-4wDE no. 805 again on 28th May 1981. Port Talbot Steelworks 905 (Bagnall/Brush 3138/1957) is seen at work on 28th May 1981. Another view of Port Talbot Steelworks 905 shunting wagons on 28th May 1981. Note the additional brake tenders either side of the locomotive. Port Talbot's 907 was a 1957-built Brush 4w-4wDE locomotive (3140/1957), seen in a partly dismantled state on 28th May 1981. Dating from 1957, BSC Port Talbot 951 is a Brush Bagnall 4w-4wDE, works no.3111, photographed on 28th May 1981. A totally unique locomotive is this AEC 4wDM built in 1938 which formerly was the works shunter at AEC in Southall. Now preserved at Southall Railway Centre, the locomotive was clearly built using contemporary road vehicle parts. Photographed in October 1984. Corus, Port Talbot, 1993 Hunslet Barclay rebuild no. 07 shunts at the steelworks on 12th April 2007. North British 0-4-0DH no. 27734 of 1956 at Llangollen, shortly after acquisition from Esso, Ellesmere Port . A second view of North British 0-4-0DH no. 27734 of 1956 at Llangollen. The Swansea Vale Railway's 88hp Ruston Hornsby (312433/1951) 4wDM 'Abigail' seen at Upper Bank, Swansea on 8th June 2008. A second view of the Swansea Vale Railway's 88hp Ruston Hornsby (312433/1951) 4wDM 'Abigail' at Upper Bank, Swansea on 8th June 2008. Ruston Hornsby (390772/1956) class 165 DS 0-4-0DM No. AD251 at the (old) Southall Railway Centre in October 1984. Not the prettiest of beasts, is this Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn 0-4-0DM (7901/1958) numbered D2962 'Camel' at the Churnet Valley Railway in September 1985. Former BSC Dowlais Foundry Hudswell Clarke 0-4-0DM (D1246/1961) at Conwil Elfed, Gwili Railway on 19th February 1995. Hunslet 0-6-0DH (2697/1944) at Steamtown, Carnforth masquerading as an LMS shunter. In 2004 it was cut up on site be EMR Kingsbury. North British 0-4-0DH (27654/1956) 'Dylan Thomas' at Bronwydd Arms, Gwili Railway in August 1988.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {H} The Barry Scrapyard File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c216184.html It's difficult to know where the British railway preservation movement would be without Dai Woodham's scrapyard at Barry. Over 200 locomotives were rescued from the yard and now form the mainstay of services on heritage railways throughout the country. Thursday 1 January 1970: It's difficult to know where the British railway preservation movement would be without Dai Woodham's scrapyard at Barry. Over 200 locomotives were rescued from the yard and now form the mainstay of services on heritage railways throughout the country.

A general view of Woodham's Scrapyard, Barry in 1973; many of the locomotives present at this time are now fully restored and working on Britain's heritage railways. An unrebuilt Bullied Pacific, a GWR 28XX 2-8-0 and 'King' class 4-6-0 no. 6023 'King Edward II' photographed in 1973. A GWR 2-8-0 succumbs to the weeds. Smokebox of a GWR 28XX 2-8-0. Rust and weeds - a GWR 28XX 2-8-0. A gloomy picture - but not for this former Southern locomotive. Boxpoc wheel. The BFB or 'Boxpoc' wheel was a feature of Bulleid locomotive designs, being both stronger and lighter than traditional spoked wheels. This is West Country class 4-6-2 no. 34046 'Braunton'. Another former GWR 2-8-0T, once a familiar sight on coal trains in South Wales. Former GWR 2-8-0T no. 4277 waits hopefully in the sunshine. Eight of the 42XX/52XX class survive. Ring for details! This unidentified GWR 45XX 2-6-2T typifies the condition from which most Barry locos were restored. A GWR class 56XX viewed from another locomotive. Three GWR 0-6-0PT pannier tanks find safety in numbers at Barry in 1973. LNER Thompson B1 4-6-0 no. 61264 at Barry on 16th August 1975. This loco is once again active on the main line, most notably on the West Highland 'Jacobite' railtours. Another BR standard 4 2-6-4T. Made redundant by the electrification of the London, Tilbury and Southend line in the early '60s a number of the class were transferred to the Western Region and eventually found their way to Barry - which ensured their survival. A coating of red oxide primer has made BR standard 4MT 2-6-0 no. 76084 look a little less forlorn! Nowadays a Severn Valley loco, this was GWR 2-8-0 no. 2857 at Barry in 1973. During a working career of 45 years, No. 2857 recorded a total mileage of 1,276,713 miles. It is often forgotten that in the early days of preservation, locos often left Barry by rail - as did 2857 in 1975. GWR 2-8-0 no. 2874, dating from 1918 and withdrawn from service in May, 1963. 2874 is one of several ex-Barry locomotives now stored at the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway. GWR 2-8-0T no. 4253 left Barry in August 1987 for storage at the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway. GWR 42XX 2-8-0T no. 4270 photographed in 1975. Another view of GWR 2-8-0T no. 4270 before removal for restoration. Nowadays undergoing restoration at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, GWR 2-8-0T no. 4270 appears to be in reasonable shape for a Barry inmate in this view. GWR 2-8-0T no. 4270. It was later rescued for preservation at Swansea and subsequently sold on to the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway. 4270 again, with one of its sisters. GWR 2-8-0T no. 5224 and an unidentified 'Castle'. 5224's is another story with a happy ending; the loco is fully restored and has put in guest appearances at several heritage lines around the UK. Another look at GWR 2-8-0T no. 5227. GWR 2-8-0T no.5227. 5227 was built at Swindon in June 1924 and spent the whole of its working life in South Wales being based for most of the time at Ebbw Junction Shed, Newport. The unmistakable outline of a GWR 56XX 0-6-2T. This is no. 5668, dating from 1926 and nowadays in store at the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway. GWR 'Hall' class 4-6-0 no. 5952 'Cogan Hall'. The loco awaits restoration at the Cambrian Railways Trust, Oswestry. 'King' class 4-6-0 no. 6023 'King Edward II', now at Didcot. 'King' class 4-6-0 no. 6024 'King Edward I', nowadays active on the main line, during its sojourn at Barry. The loco left the yard for preservation in 1973. An unidentified GWR 2-8-0 at Barry, awaiting attention from its new owner. Very little has been written about the affects of asbestos fibres from locomotives in this condition blowing across the town. Former GWR 0-6-2T no. 6634. After a period at the East Somerset Railway, the loco passed to Crewe Heritage Centre for restoration. Sunshine & snow. At the centre is 1948-built 'Modified Hall' no. 6984, 'Owsden Hall', now under restoration at the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway. LMS 'Jinty' 0-6-0T no. 7298 is at the centre of this shot, taken in 1973. 7298 was rescued the following year and is now active at the Llangollen Railway. The 16T mineral wagons are a clue to the survival of so many locomotives; Woodhams found it more cost effective to dispose of those in preference to the more complex locos - which, in the event, the company was able to resell to preservationists! Nowadays a familiar sight on the preservation scene, this was BR built 0-6-0PT no. 9466 on 16th August 1975. Urie 'S15' 4-6-0 no. 30499 awaits restoration. Urie 'S15' 4-6-0 no. 30499 was built in 1920, withdrawn in 1964 and spent an incredible 19 years at Barry. Maunsell U class 2-6-0 no. 31638, now at the Bluebell Railway, left Barry in July 1980. Nowadays having been active on the Swanage and Bluebell Railways, rebuilt West Country 4-6-2 no. 34028 'Eddystone' awaits a buyer. Partly dismantled in this shot is one-time Stewarts Lane and Nine Elms stalwart 'Battle of Britain' class 4-6-2 no. 34073, '249 Squadron'. The loco currently awaits restoration at the Mid Hants Railway. SR Merchant Navy class 4-6-2 no. 35009 'Shaw Savill' in June 1984. The loco was originally outshopped from Eastleigh in 1942 as SR no. 21C9 and was initially allocated to Salisbury. A closer look at LMS 'Black Five' no. 45293 in June 1984. A third view of LMS 'Black Five' no. 45293. LMS 'Black Five' no.45293. One of the 'forgotten' locomotives of preservation, 45293 awaits restoration at the Colne Valley Railway. A significant inmate of Barry was LMS 'Jubilee' class 4-6-0 no. 45699 'Galatea', one of only four survivors of a class of 191. At one time thought to be beyond restoration, having had its centre driving wheels cut, the loco is now being restored at Carnforth. LMS 2-8-0 no. 48151 looks well cared for in this shot, taken on 16th August 1975. The loco has since been restored to main line running condition. Doncaster-built LMS Stanier 8F 2-8-0 no. 48518, 1973. The loco has now donated its boiler to Didcot's project to recreate Hawksworth ‘County’ 4-6-0 no. 1014 ‘County of Glamorgan’. A locomotive which was bound to go for preservation, Somerset & Dorset 2-8-0 no. 53809 on 16th August 1975. The unique prototype BR 8P Pacific no. 71000 Duke of Gloucester in 1973; the following year the loco left for restoration after more than six years at Barry. BR standard 5MT 4-6-0 no. 73096. This is another of preservation's great success stories; the locomotive is now active on the Mid Hants Railway and has put in frequent appearances on main line specials.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {B} The UK Main Line Steam File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c135315.html A collection of views showing preserved steam locomotives in action on the main line throughout the UK over the past 30 years. Photos are listed by their BR locomotive numbers, but with any recent shots on the first page. Thursday 1 January 1970: A collection of views showing preserved steam locomotives in action on the main line throughout the UK over the past 30 years. Photos are listed by their BR locomotive numbers, but with any recent shots on the first page.

King Arthur class 4-6-0 no. 777 'Sir Lamiel' climbs Hatton Bank near Budbrooke with its support coach in the early '80s, to take over 'The William Shakespeare' railtour from Stratford upon Avon. King Arthur class 4-6-0 no. 777 'Sir Lamiel' heads south from Stratford upon Avon with 'The William Shakespeare'. The loco, built in 1925, is the survivor of 54 'King Arthur' class locos developed by Maunsell. 1947-built SR Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 no. 34067 'Tangmere' arrives at Gloucester with the late running 1Z86, 0919 from London Victoria 'The Cathedrals Express' on 29th September 2007. 34067 'Tangmere' rests at Gloucester, having arrived with 1Z86, 0919 from London Victoria 'The Cathedrals Express' on 29th September 2007. Engineering work at Barnwood Junction prevented 34067 'Tangmere' turning on the triangle at Gloucester on 29th September 2007. Instead, 34067 and its support coach set off for Newport as 5Z86 to turn on the triangle at Maindee. 34067 'Tangmere' heads away from Gloucester towards Newport on 29th September 2007. 'Tangmere' spent nearly 16 years at Woodham's, Barry before being rescued in 1981. Having turned at Maindee Triangle, Newport, 34067 'Tangmere' arrives back at Gloucester a couple of hours later. 29th September 2007. 34067 'Tangmere' sets back into the Carriage Sidings at Gloucester for servicing in preparation for its evening return to London on 29th September 2007. Having shunted the stock into platform 4, 34067 'Tangmere' runs around its train at Gloucester on 29th September 2007. As dusk falls and by now over an hour late, 34067 'Tangmere' departs from Gloucester with Steam Dreams 1Z87, the advertised 1725 Gloucester to London Victoria, the return 'Cathedrals Express' on 29th september 2007. Bulleid 'Merchant Navy' class 4-6-2 no. 35028 'Clan Line' at Chester with the Hereford to Guide Bridge section of the 6000LA/MNLPS 'The Red Rose' railtour on 28th April 1979. 35028 was heading north to Carnforth for a season on the Cumbrian Coast Express. Grannies and gricers: October 1984 finds Bulleid 'Merchant Navy' class 4-6-2 no. 35028 'Clan Line' at Hereford on a 'Welsh Marches Express'. 35028 has its tender trimmed at Hereford prior to departure with a southbound 'Welsh Marches Express' in October 1984. A familar sight on steam specials over many years has been 'Merchant Navy' 4-6-2 no. 35028 'Clan Line', seen here leaving Hereford with a southbound Welsh Marches Express in October 1984. 35028 waits to take over the return 'Shakespeare Limited' to Marylebone in July 1985. Bullied 'Merchant Navy' 35028 'Clan Line' at Stratford upon Avon with a Marylebone - Stratford 'Shakespeare Limited' luncheon express in July 1985. Bulleid 'Merchant Navy' 4-6-2 no. 35028 'Clan Line' pauses at Reading on 9th June 2007 with a VSOE Special, 1Z82, 0845 London Victoria - Oxford. The loco that's almost too shiny to photograph! Immaculate after its recent overhaul, 35028 'Clan Line' prepares to leave Reading with the VSOE Special, 1Z82, 0845 London Victoria - Oxford on 9th June 2007. Returning from Oxford with 1Z83, 1729 Oxford - London Victoria VSOE Special, 35028 'Clan Line' passes through Reading on 9th June 2007. Midland Compound 4-4-0 no 1000 and LNER V2 class 2-6-2 no. 4771 'Green Arrow' back down onto the train at Guide Bridge on 26th May 1979, ready to haul 'The Curator' railtour to York. 26th May 1979 and Midland Compound 4-4-0 no 1000 and LNER V2 class 2-6-2 no 4771 'Green Arrow' leave Guide Bridge double heading 'The Curator' railtour. 4771 and 1000 head away from Guide Bridge on 26th May 1979. Midland Compound 4-4-0 no 1000 and LNER V2 class 2-6-2 no. 4771 'Green Arrow' at Dinting on 26th May 1979. 'Black Five' 4-6-0 no. 44767 at Swansea High Street ready to depart for Carmarthen, Tenby and Fishguard on a very wet 30th May 1993. 'Black Five' 4-6-0 no. 44767 prepares to leave Swansea High Street on 30th May, 1993. This loco, built at Crewe in 1947, carries the post-preservation name 'George Stephenson' in recognition of its unique outside Stephenson valvegear. 'Black Five' no. 45000 and BR 2-6-4T no. 80079 leave Bulmers' yard at Hereford ready to haul 'The Black Countryman' railtour on 19th April 1980. 45000 and 80079 set out from Hereford with 'The Black Countryman' railtour on 19th April 1980. An immaculate 'Black Five' at speed. Former LMS 4-6-0 5305 in action near Hellifield on a summer's afternoon. 5407 on the North and West route with 'The Black Countryman' railtour of 24th July 2000. 'Black Five' 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' was back on Central Wales Line duties again on 15th July 2006, heading 1Z58 'The Central Wales Explorer' (0702 Leicester to Newport) in the company of BR 4MT 2-6-0 76079. The pair are seen here arriving at Llandrindod Wells. 45407 and 76079 create a steam age cameo alongside the restored signal box at Llandrindod Wells while hauling the Leicester - Newport 'Central Wales Explorer' on 15th July 2006. 45407 and 76079 depart from Llandrindod Wells on 15th July 2006 with 1Z58, the 0702 Leicester - Newport, 'The Central Wales Explorer'. 45407 and 76079 leave a cloud of clag over Llandrindod Wells on 15th July 2006 as they depart with 1Z58, the 0702 Leicester - Newport, 'the Central Wales Explorer'. In perfect conditions, LMS 5MT 4-6-0s 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' and 45231 'The Sherwood Forester' head 1Z58, 0620 Leicester - Newport, 'The Central Wales Explorer' at Glanrhyd on 21st April 2007. 45407 and 45231 cross the River Towy, south of Llandeilo with 1Z58, 0620 Leicester - Newport, 'The Central Wales Explorer' on 21st April 2007. 45407 and 45231 pause for the crossing at Ffairfach with 1Z58, 'The Central Wales Explorer' on 21st April 2007. Pantyffynnon is scheduled as a water stop for steam specials on the Heart of Wales Line. The support crew grapple with fire hoses while the loco crew trim the tenders of 45407 and 45231 on 21st April 2007. A further shot of 45407 and 45231 during their pause at Pantyffynnon with 1Z58, 'The Central Wales Explorer' on 21st April 2007. LMS 5MT 4-6-0s 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' and 45231 'The Sherwood Forester' at Pantyffynnon with 1Z58, 0620 Leicester - Newport, 'The Central Wales Explorer' on 21st April 2007. There's plenty of power in hand as 45407 and 45231 roar up Stormy Bank with 1Z58, 0620 Leicester - Newport, 'The Central Wales Explorer' on 21st April 2007. On 22nd April 2007 LMS 5MT 4-6-0 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' headed a series of railtours around Gloucestershire, visiting the Parkend (DFR) and Sharpness branches. 45407 is seen at Llandevenny with 1Z76, the 0750 Cardiff - Gloucester, 'The Severnside Rambler'. 45407 approaches Purton with 1Z77 1015 Gloucester - Parkend (DFR), 'The Severnside Rambler' on a murky 22nd April 2007. LMS 5MT 4-6-0 no. 45407 on the bank of the River Severn at Purton with 1Z77 1015 Gloucester - Parkend (DFR), 'The Severnside Rambler' on 22nd April 2007. At Lydney Junction, 45407 was exchanged for the DFR's 0-6-0PT no. 9681 to take the train on to Parkend. Here, 45407 awaits the return of the train which it will then return to Gloucester as 1Z77 on 22nd April 2007. LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0s 45407 and 45231 at Miskin on 28th April 2007 with 1Z59, 1215 Newport - Manchester Victoria, 'The Central Wales Explorer'. Note that no headcode or headlight lamps are carried, although the latter was to appear later in the journey. 45407 and 45231 alongside Pantyffynnon South Signal Box with 1Z59, 1215 Newport - Manchester Victoria, 'The Central Wales Explorer' on 28th April 2007. The loco is standing on the pointwork for the branch to Gwaun Cae Gurwen. Black Fives 45407 and 45231 arrive at Pantyffynnon on 28th April 2007. 45407 and 45231 at Manordeilo on 28th April 2007 with 1Z59, 1215 Newport - Manchester Victoria, 'The Central Wales Explorer'. The characteristic 'going away' shot. LMS 5MT 4-6-0s 45407 and 45231 at Manordeilo on 28th April 2007 with 1Z59, 1215 Newport - Manchester Victoria, 'The Central Wales Explorer'. There is evidence of investment in permanent way improvements as LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' and BR Class 4MT 2-6-0 no. 76079 pause for water at Pantyffynnon with The Railway Touring Company's 1Z64, 1330 Llandrindod Wells to Leicester, 'The Central Wales Explorer' on 19th April 2008.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {E} The UK Railway Preservation File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c66338.html A selection of views from Britain's preserved railways and steam centres, illustrating the authentic 'age of steam' scenes now being portrayed. The fruits of many hours of fundraising and unpaid labour... Thursday 1 January 1970: A selection of views from Britain's preserved railways and steam centres, illustrating the authentic 'age of steam' scenes now being portrayed. The fruits of many hours of fundraising and unpaid labour...

Former Cardiff Railway and GWR Kitson 0-4-0ST no. 1338 of 1916 pictured at Didcot Railway Centre in April 2001. Former Cardiff Railway and GWR Kitson 0-4-0ST no. 1338 of 1916 in action at Didcot on 29th May 2006. One of the UK's 'forgotten' preserved locomotives. GWR 0-4-2T no. 1442 pictured stored in the open at Tiverton during the 1970s. The locomotive, a veteran of the Tiverton and Hemyock branches, is nowadays esconsed in Tiverton Museum, having pulled the last train to the town in October 1965. What chance a return to steam on one of our heritage railways? GWR 14xx 0-4-2T no. 1450 runs around its train at Totnes. An overall view of the Dart Valley Railway's Buckfastleigh terminus, with 0-4-2T 1450 waiting to leave with a train for Totnes. One of four surviving GWR 14XX class 0-4-2Ts, no. 1466 was built in 1936 for branch line work and is now preserved at Didcot Railway Centre. June 1984. Recreating the ambience of a GWR branch line halt is 0-4-2T no. 1466 at Didcot. The 14XX 0-4-2Ts were push-pull fitted for working GWR autotrains, as illustrated by 1466 at Didcot in June 1984. Another view, taken in April 1985, showing an authentic branch line atmosphere at Didcot. Former Paddington pilot 0-6-0PT no. 1501 of 1949 at Bridgnorth, Severn Valley Railway in 1999. The loco is the sole survivor of a class of ten. An atmospheric shot of 0-6-0PT no. 1501 running bunker first at Hampton Loade, SVR in September 2001. Former GWR 2-8-0 no. 2874 at the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway on 22nd March 2008. Still in ex-Barry condition, the loco was available for sale at the time of the photograph. GWR 2-8-0 no. 2885 at Birmingham Moor St. The loco is appropriate to this area, having spent time at Stourbridge and Tyseley sheds during its working career. The loco was withdrawn from Severn Tunnel Junction in 1963 and spent 17 years at Barry Scrapyard. 28th March 2007. USA class 0-6-0T no. 30064, seen here at the Bluebell Railway, was built in 1943 for the US Army Transportation Corps. Thirteen were purchased by the Southern Railway in 1947. USA class 0-6-0T no. 30065 'Maunsell' seen at the Kent & East Sussex Railway in May 1985. Standing outside Ropley shed, Mid Hants Railway, in August 1984 is 1899-built Drummond T9 no. 30120 displaying its British Railways livery. The T9s were constructed between 1899 and 1924 as an express passenger design. 1934-built 'Schools' class 4-4-0 no. 928 'Stowe' at Cranmore, ESR on 6th April 1980. Bluebell Railway Wainwright 'H' class 0-4-4T no. 263. Built as the standard loco for the SECR's suburban services, the H-class were a popular loco in later years for services on rural branch lines in Sussex. A South Eastern & Chatham Railway pairing on the Bluebell Railway with 'H' class no. 263 and 'C' class no. 592. The C-class was developed by Wainwright as his standard goods design. 592 was built in 1902, one of a class of 109. Maunsell 'U' class 2-6-0 no. 1618 in action on the Bluebell Railway. Collett 2251 class 0-6-0 no. 3205 enters Bewdley, SVR, with a train from Bridgnorth. Collett 2251 class 0-6-0 no. 3205 approaching Bewdley, SVR in October 1984. Collett 0-6-0 3205 coasts into Winchcombe, Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway on 14th May 2005. Acloser view of Collett 0-6-0 3205 at Winchcombe, Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway on 14th May 2005. GWR 'Dukedog' 4-4-0 no. 3217 'Earl of Berkeley' on static display at Didcot Railway Centre. LBSCR A1X no. 46 (BR 32646) spent several years as an elaborate pub sign at Hayling Island, where it was photographed on 2nd September 1975. Kent & East Sussex Railway 'Terrier' A1X 0-6-0T no. 32670 'Bodiam' in May 1985. K&ESR no. 32670 at Rolvenden in May 1985. Ten of the 50 locomotives built to this design between 1872 and 1880 still exist. K&ESR 32670 heading away from Rolvenden in May 1985. Class Q1 0-6-0 no. 33001 was a Bullied 'Austerity' design and one of 40 similar locos built in 1942. This class of locomotives was designed as a wartime economy locomotive by Bulleid, making use of already existing patterns for many of their parts, as goods locomotives intended only for a short life. Bullied 'West Country' class 4-6-2 34016 'Bodmin' approaches Ropley, Mid Hants Railway in August 1986. August 1986 finds the Mid Hants Railway's rebuilt 'West Country' 4-6-2 no. 34016 'Bodmin' leaving Ropley. Built in 1945 with air-smoothed casing, 34016 was rebuilt to the present more conventional design in 1958. Ropley, MHR, August 1986. Bluebell Railway unrebuilt 'West Country' 4-6-2 21C123 'Blackmore Vale' in action. This locomotive was built at the Southern Railway's works at Brighton in 1946. One of a class which eventually numbered 110 locomotives, collectively known as the light pacifics. A 1979 view of Bulleid 'Battle of Britain' class 4-6-2 no. 34051 'Winston Churchill' in store at Didcot Railway Centre. The loco had the distinction of hauling Sir Winston Churchill's funeral train in 1965. 1903-built Churchward 'City' class 4-4-0 no. 3440 'City of Truro' at Kidderminster, SVR in November 1985. The loco is reputed to have become the first to reach 100mph when, in 1904, it hauled an 'Ocean Mails' special from Plymouth to Paddington. 3440 'City of Truro' crosses Victoria Bridge on the Severn Valley Railway in November 1985. GWR 4-4-0 no. 3440 'City of Truro' awaits its next duty at Winchcombe, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway on 14th May, 2005. GWR 4-4-0 'City of Truro' drifts into Winchcombe, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway with a demonstration freight train on 14th May, 2005. A line up of smokeboxes at Didcot on 29th May 2006. GWR 'Castle' class 4-6-0 no 4079 'Pendennis Castle' at Didcot in April 2001. The loco had recently returned from a lengthy stay in Australia, having been exported in 1977 for use on the Hammersley Iron Railway, but had been out of use since 1994. The loco is now being returned to operational condition at Didcot. Showing a dusting of Australian desert sand, 'Castle' 4079 'Pendennis Castle' on display at Didcot. Its return from Australia made it one of the few British steam locos to circumnavigate the world! Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T no. 41312 at Alton, MHR in August 1999. Prairie 2-6-2T 4160 slumbers in the sunshine at Minehead, West Somerset Railway, during June 2000. Fairburn 2-6-4T no. 42073 leaves Haverthwaite in about 1975. Running around its train at Cheltenham Racecourse station on the Gloucester-Warwickshire Railway in 2003 is GWR 2-8-0T no. 4247. Atmospheric railway! Surrounded by steam, Ivatt class 4MT 2-6-0 43106 pauses at Highley, SVR, with a demonstration freight train. 43106 is the sole survivor of a class of 162 built between 1947 and 1952. 1927-built '4F' 0-6-0 rests at Bury, Bolton Street, East Lancs Railway on 10th September 2006. A one time Barry incumbent, the loco spent almost 12 years at the scrapyard, being recsued in 1977. 44422 calls at Ramsbottom, ELR, with the 1100 from Bury on 10th September 2006.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {Az} The UK Modern Rail File Vol. 1 (To 31.12.2006). http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c66334.html Views of the ever-changing and colourful modern scene on Britain's post-privatisation railway from the 1990s to the end of 2006. Generally, photographs are catalogued in locomotive or unit number order. Thursday 1 January 1970: Views of the ever-changing and colourful modern scene on Britain's post-privatisation railway from the 1990s to the end of 2006. Generally, photographs are catalogued in locomotive or unit number order.

08499, as used by Pullman Rail at Cardiff Canton, on 26th August 2006. EWS 08714 shunts MEA box wagons at Onllwyn Washery on 13th September 2006. 08830 at Margam Knuckle Yard shunts wagons for the 1135 Margam - Dee Marsh on 16th July 2006. First published in 'Rail Express', October 2006. 08993 'Ashburnham', one of the class 08s with cut-down cab for the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley line, shunts at Margam on 29th May 2000. EWS 09015 runs light through Newport returning to Alexandra Dock Junction on 4th August 2006. Classic traction at Newport: 09015 with the afternoon Newport Docks to Llanwern empties passes 37417 on 4th August 2006. Now seemingly no longer used as a Severn Tunnel Emergency Train, Network Rail's class 121s 55027 and 55031 are nevertheless still stored at STJ. The pair are seen here (with 55031 leading) on 12th August 2006. A quick preview of ATW's class 121 'bubble car' no. 55032, destined to enter service on the Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay branch. Cardiff Canton, 12th August 2006. The long awaited entry into service of ATW's 121032/55032 now has taken place. The veteran unit is seen at Cardiff Queen Street on 16th September 2006 with the 1027 to Cardiff Bay. 55032 arrives at Cardiff Queen Street with the 1034 from Cardiff Bay on 16th September 2006. 55032 rests at Cardiff Bay (Bute Road, as was), ready to form the 1049 to Queen Street on 16th September 2006. 55032 approaches the terminus of the short branch to Cardiff Bay with the 1057 from Queen Street on 16th September 2006. The class 121 'Bubble Car' was constructed by Pressed Steel Co. Ltd. in 1960. First published in 'Rail Express', November 2006. 55032 accelerates away from Queen Street with the 1112 to Cardiff Bay on 16th September 2006. Fifteen minutes later than the previous picture, 55032 leaves Queen Street again, this time with the 1127 for Cardiff Bay. 16th September 2006. Facing the opposite way, with the exhausts trailing, 55032 leaves Queen Street with the 1657 departure for Cardiff Bay on 10th October 2006. 55032 arrives at Queen Street with the 1704 from Cardiff Bay on 10th October 2006. Leyland National buses may be thin on the ground these days, but their railborne cousins can still be found in large numbers. Here, Northern's first production Pacer, 142001 arrives at Manchester Victoria on 9th September 2006. 142007, newly painted in First North Western livery, at Chester. Northern's Merseyrail liveried 142051 prepares to leave Manchester Victoria with the 1515 for Shaw & Crompton on 9th September 2006. 142055 in Merseyrail livery leaves Sheffield with the 1057 stopping service to Doncaster on 7th September 2006. One of the first Arriva Trains Wales '143s' to be repainted in Arriva corporate livery, 143 616 brings up the rear of a Merthyr Tydfil service at Cardiff Central on 28th May 2006. Looking more like an organised railway now that 142 and 143 units are in ATW livery, 143622 and 143609 'Sir Tom Jones' pass Coedkernew with a Newport - Cardiff football 'shuttle' on 13th August 2006. Less glamorous in both rail and footballing terms, than other football specials shown in these pages was the Central Trains 1045 Birmingham - Cheltenham - Cardiff special, seen approaching Gloucester headed by reliveried 150 017 on 28th May 2006. One of eight class 150s recently transferred from FGW to ATW, 150230 stands at Cardiff Central with the 1442 Barry Island to Aberdare service on 16th December 2006. 150255 passes Coedkernew on 13th August 2006 with a strengthened Birmingham - Cardiff service in connection with football at the Millennium Stadium. The rest of the train comprised 150229/213/231 - all in defunct Anglia livery - and 156401/406. 150 259 crosses the causeway between Barry Town and Barry Island on 26th August 2006. The Western approaches to Manchester Victoria present a somewhat derelict air. Here, Northern's 150275, still carrying the long-defunct 'Regional Railways' livery rolls in with the 1336 from Clitheroe and return on 9th september 2006. Displaying a recently applied livery promoting the St. Ives branch, 153329 in the company of 153380 calls at Westbury with the 1040 Bristol Temple Meads - Southampton on 2nd August 2006. Arriva Trains Wales 153353, newly painted in Arriva corporate livery, leaves Swansea with the 1915 stopping service to Cardiff Central on 29th August 2006. This unit was formerly painted in Heart of Wales Line advertising livery. With 153353 clear, 158848 gets the road into Swansea with the 1710 Milford Haven to Manchester. Units 153367 and 313 form 2M57, the 1317 Swansea to Shrewsbury at Llangennech on 24th June 2006. Displaying a version of Northern's new livery, 155346 waits at Manchester Victoria ready to form the 1524 to Leeds via Bradford on 9th September 2006. 156409 stands at the buffer stops at Norwich having arrived from Great Yarmouth on 1st July 2006. 'ONE' has made good progress with getting its fleet into a single livery. 156 417 arrives at Norwich on 1st July 2006. Still displaying Central Trains livery, 156 419 leaves Norwich for Great Yarmouth on 1st July 2006. Northern 156464 heads away from Manchester Piccadilly with the 1610 Blackpool North to Buxton on 9th September 2006. 156479 leaves a pall of smoke as it departs from Sheffield with the 1051 semi-fast service to Leeds on 7th September 2006. Displaced by new class 185 units, several Trans Pennine class 158s have found their way to the South West. 158750 pauses at Westbury with the 1240 Bristol Temple Meads to Brighton on 2nd August 2006. Note the TPE vinyls applied over the unit's original Regional Railways livery! Another former Trans Pennine class 158 now in the South West is 158762, seen at Westbury on the 1430 Cardiff to Portsmouth Harbour working on 2nd August 2006. TPE liveried 158763 at Newport with the delayed 1122 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff on 4th August 2006. 158765 heads a pair of Trans Pennine liveried units awaiting departure from Cardiff Central with a Cardiff to Portsmouth Harbour service on 4th August 2006. South West Trains 158789 arrives at Westbury with the 1351 Salisbury - Bristol on 2nd August 2006. South West Trains nowadays operate the erstwhile 'Wales & Borders' link between Waterloo and Bristol which at one time extended into south Wales. 158 789 at Bristol Temple Meads with the 1552 to London Waterloo on 12th August 2006. ATW 158820 at Aberthaw with the diverted 1310 Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly on 2nd September 2006. Now in full Arriva Trains Wales livery, including the cream arc on the cabside, 158 823 pauses at Newport with the 1134 Manchester to Carmarthen on 4th August 2006. 158823, now in ATW corporate livery, waits to leave Swansea with the 1110 stopping service for Cardiff on 27th December 2006. Two trains, one passenger: units 158 826 and 150 279 pass at Ferryside Station on 24th July 2006. Freshly repainted ATW 158829 at Newport with the 1158 Gloucester - Maesteg service on 27th December 2006. 158831, in Regional Railways livery but with early 'Alphaline' branding, calls at Newport in 2001. 158836 passes Duffryn, Newport with a service for the North & west route on 6th November 1999. ATW's 158853 passes Aberthaw with the diverted 1105 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly on 2nd September 2006. Note that in the background the down platform and loop of Aberthaw station still exists, together with Aberthaw East Signal Box built for the Barry Railway in 1897.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 {D} The British Rail File. http://PhilTpics.fotopic.net/c66155.html A selection of over 900 images scanned from 35mm transparencies and black & white negatives of the 1970s/80s BR blue and, later, sectorisation liveries. Photographs are generally arranged in locomotive/unit number order. (Some early b/w and 'Instamatic' shots are included for interest value, rather than photographic quality!) Thursday 1 January 1970: A selection of over 900 images scanned from 35mm transparencies and black & white negatives of the 1970s/80s BR blue and, later, sectorisation liveries. Photographs are generally arranged in locomotive/unit number order. (Some early b/w and 'Instamatic' shots are included for interest value, rather than photographic quality!)

03141, one of the locos with a cut down cab at Landore Diesel Depot. Nine 03's were modified by reducing their height by four and a half inches for use on the Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley Railway in South Wales, where they were often seen working together in threes on the steeply graded line. They were replaced by similarly modified 08/9's operating singly in the later 1980s. A busy scene at Norwich, with 03397 and a match truck acting as station pilot on 28th March 1981. The former D2397 was withdrawn in July 1987 and cut up by Berry, Leicester early in 1991. A rare shot of Ruston & Hornsby 07002 on a trip freight at Eastleigh on 29th August, 1975. 08528, in use as the Liverpool Street Station Pilot and lettered accordingly, on 5th August 1980. 08646 near Moorfields, Hereford on a bright and sunny 19th April 1980. The loco remains in service with EWS at Margam. Another view of 08660 at King's Dock Junction, Swansea on 14th April 1981. The SA1 Waterfront development at Swansea is proceeding apace, but this was the scene at the erstwhile Swansea East Dock stabling point 25 years ago on 3rd May 1982. The Village Hotel now stands approximately on this site. Identifiable nearest the camera is 08663 which lives on at Bristol St. Phillips Marsh Depot. 08898 acting as station pilot at Swansea. The loco met an ignominious end when it found its way onto the BP&GV line, came into contact with a low bridge and was wrecked. It was cut up at Doncaster in February 1998. 08934, 08724 and 08876 in ex-works condition at Swindon. A green liveried class 08 shunts 'Rectanks' at Newark Northgate on 16th November 1974. These conversions were used for the transport of gypsum by British Gypsum Polycell Ltd. between Staunton Works, Newark and Welwyn Garden City. Another shot of the 'rectanks' at Newark Northgate on 16th November 1974. Two 3-car class 101s leaves Swansea with a summer relief during the 1980s. A class 101 calls at Shepley with a service for Huddersfield on 17th November 1979. A refurbished class 101 leads a five car set from West Wales past Llandeilo Junction. A three car class 101 descends into the Severn Tunnel at Caldicot on 21st August 1980. A Cravens class 105 dmu at North Woolwich with a service from Camden Road. Alongside is Peckett 0-6-0ST no. 2000 of 1942. A class 108 approaches Wrexham Exchange en route to Birkenhead North from Wrexham Central in 1979. A Central Wales bound set climbs Cockett Bank out of Swansea in May 1985. A flashback to the 1970s and BR Derby-built class 116 led by DMS W51151 awaits its next duty at Barry, South Glamorgan. The date is 4th May 1975. In the mid 1970s a number of dmus were refurbished and repainted in this predominantly white livery - a poor choice for rail vehicles. This West Midlands unit is seen at Kidderminster on a service to Great Malvern. Refurbishment work included re-trimmed seats, new finish all round including orange panelling in the vestibules, and better heating and ventilation. A refurbished class 116 suburban unit approaches Barry Town from Barry Island. A West Midlands branded class 116 stands at the temporary platform built at Coalbrookdale in 1979 for the Ironbridge bi-centenary special trains. This is the 1245 Wolverhampton - Madeley Jn - Coalbrookdale on 15th July 1979. The halt was was a temporary platform on the Ironbridge Power Station branch Up line. The WR chocolate and cream liveried set on a special run in conjunction with Landore TMD Open Day on 21st August 1985, ascends Cockett Bank. Class 119 Gloucester 3-car set C594 at Swansea Loop West in 1979. Class 119 Gloucester 3-car set C594 at Carmarthen on 29th July 1979. Dmus at Swansea, January 1989. A class 120 off the North & West route heads for Cardiff at Undy on 21st August 1980. The driver of a class 120 set hands over the token on arrival at Aberystwyth from Shrewsbury. A class 120 dmu departs Wrexham General for Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton in July 1979. Class 121 no. 55032 heads away from Narroways Hill Junction towards Severn Beach. Class 121 'Bubble Car' no. 55032 stands at Bristol Temple Meads, ready to depart with a service to Severn Beach. Class 123 'Inter City' dmu waiting to leave Swansea with a relief service for London Paddington. A class 123 Inter City dmu heading out of Swansea. Swindon class 123 Inter-City unit leaving Sheffield, 12th January 1980. Diesel parcel units W55993 & W55994 at Chester on 25th October, 1975. Class 128 diesel parcel unit at Shrewsbury, 1975. The 114 class 156 units were built by by Metro-Cammell at Birmingham and introduced by BR Provincial Sector between 1987 and 1989. 156470, complete with 'Super Sprinter' logo is seen in September 1990 at Carlisle Citadel. The final fourteen class 156s were funded by Strathclyde PTE and were finished in black and orange Strathclyde Transport livery for use on Glasgow area services. 156503 is seen leaving Glasgow Central on 4th September 1990; this unit became the last to be repainted into the new Strathclyde carmine and cream in January 2000. 156508 in Strathclyde Transport orange livery at Glasgow Central on 4th September 1990. 156509 waits to leave Glasgow Central on 4th September 1990. 20016 and a sister in tow behind a class 56 in April 1985. ADB968008, the former 24054/D5054, in use as a Carriage Heating Unit at Newton Abbot in 1981. 24054 is one of four class 24s which have been preserved. 24081 propelling a parcels train at Wrexham General on 26th July 1979. 24081 in action shunting the evening parcels train at Wrexham on 26th July 1979. At this time 24081, now preserved at the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway, was the sole surviving class 24 in service with BR. Another view of 24081 in shunting the evening parcels train at Wrexham on 26th July 1979. This was the 1800 Chester to Rugby parcels (4BO6) which was timed to spend around 40 minutes shunting at Wrexham! 24081 makes a spirited departure from Wrexham General on 26th July 1979. 24134 stabled at Croes Newydd, Wrexham, on 11th October 1975. 25137 on the scrap line at Swindon on 19th August 1981. Withdrawn in November 1980, the loco lasted until May 1983. 25141 at Croes Newydd, Wrexham, on 30th July 1979. And it's goodbye from Ern and Joan: 25162 has clearly been in some kind of shunting accident in this view taken at Swindon Works on 19th August 1981. The loco was withdrawn at the end of May 1981 and cut up in May 1982. The position of the number would indicate that its last repaint was carried out in Scotland.

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