Classic UK Traction by Dean Cornthwaite http://deancornthwaite.fotopic.net/ 10 rows en-gb 60 Rails around Sussex http://deancornthwaite.fotopic.net/c1458353.html For the purpose of this collection I’m going to join both counties of East and West Sussex together. Both are glorious counties and both are very scenic. Together they have many railway lines running through them. The South Downs dominates this area of England with many miles of coastline adding to the attraction for visitors. From a railway photographers view point though, Sussex proved to be quit a challenge. The reason for this is that although it has many miles of railway lines, very little freight traffic has operated in Sussex. The main freight yard is that of Three Bridges which at the time these photographs were taken did in fact handle a lot of engineering trains. It was these engineering trains that provided the opportunity to photograph loco hauled trains in these Counties. So it was weekend engineering that gave the best opportunity to photograph interesting traction at some very attractive locations. As mentioned in other collections, a lot of patience was needed and a lot of luck with these operations. Other than this it was either units or class 47’s on cross country services to and from Brighton. The only regular flows of freight at the time were concentrated on Mountfiled and occasional trains to Newhaven. As with much of the southern there are not an abundance of locations as many lines are overgrown. With the changes in motive power killing off any interest and the travelling distances involved becoming to great, visits stopped. My last visit being back in the Spring of 2000. Although there is little of interest to me from a railway aspect I do expect to visit again but this time as a tourist in the caravan ! It’s good however to look back especially at the loco’s around at the time. Hope yoy enjoy sussex. Thanks go to Andy Fell and Ken Harris who provided the gen and the company on most visits. Wednesday 13 February 2008: For the purpose of this collection I_m going to join both counties of East and West Sussex together. Both are glorious counties and both are very scenic. Together they have many railway lines running through them. The South Downs dominates this area of England with many miles of coastline adding to the attraction for visitors. From a railway photographers view point though, Sussex proved to be quit a challenge. The reason for this is that although it has many miles of railway lines, very little freight traffic has operated in Sussex. The main freight yard is that of Three Bridges which at the time these photographs were taken did in fact handle a lot of engineering trains. It was these engineering trains that provided the opportunity to photograph loco hauled trains in these Counties. So it was weekend engineering that gave the best opportunity to photograph interesting traction at some very attractive locations. As mentioned in other collections, a lot of patience was needed and a lot of luck with these operations. Other than this it was either units or class 47_s on cross country services to and from Brighton. The only regular flows of freight at the time were concentrated on Mountfiled and occasional trains to Newhaven. As with much of the southern there are not an abundance of locations as many lines are overgrown. With the changes in motive power killing off any interest and the travelling distances involved becoming to great, visits stopped. My last visit being back in the Spring of 2000. Although there is little of interest to me from a railway aspect I do expect to visit again but this time as a tourist in the caravan ! It_s good however to look back especially at the loco_s around at the time. Hope yoy enjoy sussex. Thanks go to Andy Fell and Ken Harris who provided the gen and the company on most visits.

Another of 33026, this time heading north past Adversane on a glorious summers morning. 9.6.96 Having had cloud problems further up the line, we raced to this location at Woodgate to be rewarded with good sun light. 15.5.93 33202 heads north at Coldwaltham with a loaded spoil train. 2.6.96 33026 trundles past Southease on the Newhaven branch during a weekend possession. 18.10.97 33030 heads west near Falmer with a rake of box wagons on a glorious autumn morning. 9.11.96 No rolling hills in this view but I really liked the 73's and was keen to get as many as possible as time was running out. In this case 73117 and 73105 are seen approaching Cooksbridge. 7.11.97 It was a long way for a weekend but well worth it with a result like this. 73138 and 73105 pass Etchingham and head for Tonbridge Yard with spent track forming the majority of the train. 27.3.99 Having sat for an hour and a half the driver of 33116 slowly propels his load into Westham. 25.10.97 73105 passes a misty Coldwaltham with what I believe was a special working carrying a transformer of some sort for a signalling power box. 9.4.95 37293 and 37013 head south past Etchingham. The loco's had run around the train at Tonbridge yard giving the opportunity to race here for a second shot of the morning. See the Kent collection for the first shot. 5.10.96 73133 and 73132 approach Southerham Junction near Lewes with a eastbound engineering train. The chalk hills of the South Downs dominate the backdrop. 15.3.97 37047 passes South Stoke and heads north on a warm summers evening in Sussex. This was a great place to sit by the river and wait for trains to head back to their originating yard once the work had been completed. 21.9.97 37505 passes Woodgate. A good variety of class 37's could be seen on the southern at this time providing plenty of livery variation. 6.4.97 33116 sits in glorious early morning Autumn light near Westham. 25.10.97 47851 approaches Brighton with a cross country service. 25.10.97 Well this is were it all finished. Having expected a class 37 on this train 66061 produced and passes Crowborough station. This was my last shot in Sussex. 8.4.00 37038 passes Woodgate. This was a very quiet place to sit and wait for weekend engineering trains as many would run around in Chichester to enter or after leaving the site of work. 13.4.97 Well this was the best I got here. I would have liked to have photographed an engineering train here but one never produced at the right time. However even the slam door units are now part of the lines history. 1750 and 1753 arrive at Arundel. 15.5.93 33103 leaves Horsham and heads for Three Bridges with loaded spoil from the site of work. 4.4.93 No mistaking this loco. 33008 heads north over Balcombe viaduct with a long engineers train having completed the scheduled work. This was the first of two trains that evening. 25.4.93 73138 trundles over Balcombe viaduct with a healthy train bound for Three Bridges Yard. 25.4.93 205012 is about to cross the Border into Kent as it nears the village of Ashurst. I did like the thumper units and regretted not taking more of them, especially in the later years before withdrawal. 6.6.93 33019 and 33103 head East past Ford with a heavy ballast train. The train had come from Three Bridges and had ran around at Chichester to get access to the possession towards Worthing. 4.4.93 Well we have all had this happen. 33103 is in sun but not the train as it passes Amberley. 15.5.93 37505 heads north past South Stoke. After a number of visits this was probably the best result at this location. 6.4.97 Rolling hills and a river in this view as a slam door unit crosses the river Arun at Offham near Arundel on a glorious Summers evening. And yes it is a nice pub ! 9.6.96 73108 brings a mixed engineers train south past Adversane on a sunny 21.9.97 73134 and 73138 pass Woodgate and head for Chichester to run around their train. 13.4.97 73134 is the second north bound train of the evening as it passes South Stoke and the river Arun. Bognor Regis station happened to be the site of work on this particular Sunday. 21.9.97 33026 passes Beddington and heads back to Three Bridges. 19.11.95 33026 passes Westham on its way to a possession with empty box hoppers. 19.11.95 Well its not all rolling hills and village greens. 33204 basks in the autumn sun light at Bexhill whilst waiting for entry to the site of work. 19.11.95 33030 passes Pulborough with the second north bound Crompton hauled train of the morning. 2.6.96 37042 passes Woodgate with a ballast train. 9.6.96 73132 passes Coldwaltham and heads south to a possession with an engineers train originating from Three Bridges. 28.9.97 37025 approaches Burgess Hill with a loaded spoil train. 20.4.97 73131 waits for access to the possession at West St. Leonard’s station. One of only two class 73’s to receive this EWS livery. 12.10.97 37025 trundles through Balcombe Forest having not long departed the site of possession. 025 was allocated to Eastleigh depot during 1997 and so was regular on this type of work at the time. 18.5.97 73104 and 73110 are under diesel power as they haul a train of used track past Broadstreet on the Sussex and Kent border. 5.10.96

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]]> Wed Feb 13 2008 Middlesborough - Boulby http://deancornthwaite.fotopic.net/c1368702.html A local line in recent years but a definite favourite. Classic traction for many years and some outstanding locations on a single branch line. What more could you ask for ? With Heavy Haul now running things, this is a nostalgic look back at some great days out in North east England. It is some time since I visited but assume many of the shots are still on be it with Freightliner loco's. Wednesday 12 September 2007: A local line in recent years but a definite favourite. Classic traction for many years and some outstanding locations on a single branch line. What more could you ask for ? With Heavy Haul now running things, this is a nostalgic look back at some great days out in North east England. It is some time since I visited but assume many of the shots are still on be it with Freightliner loco's.

56090 passes Skiningrove having waited at the box for 56038 to come out of the mine. This junction was a regular passing place for trains. Time was running out for the class 56 on these trains when the photo was taken and was my last trip to the line. 24/8/03 56025 eases past the Willow Herb at North Skelton with a loaded train from the mine. 5/8/01 56077 passes the old mine at North Skelton with the first train of the day from tees Dock - Boulby. 9/6/97 56046 passes under the farm bridge at the start of the long climb up to the cliff top. 5/5/02 56038 rounds the curve at Hunt Cliff with a train for Boulby. The long walk rewarded with a great shot in perfect conditions. 30/3/03 A different take on the classic shot. In this case 56080 growls up the cliff with a train from Boulby. 25/10/98 56033 is starting to look a little faded as it gets to grips with the climb up to Hunt Cliff. 2/4/03 My only really good shot of a 37 on the branch. This was not without trying of course. 37415 makes it up Hunt cliff and starts to run down towards Skiningrove with a rake of empties. The cloud that makes the shot in the back ground did in fact role in to cause great heartache when this loco returned a couple of hours later !! 24/8/93 56090 makes slow progress up Hunt Cliff with a train from the mine. At the time there was a couple of trains out of Boulby which was an ideal time for this awesome location. 9/6/97 56041 pases the classic view and in my opinion the best shot on the line. I failed on many occasions as it needed a clear day and some cloud to fill the sky. Timing was good with this train arriving in a nice patch of sun but there have been many others that got away ! 5/9/97 60008 reaches the summit on Hunt cliff with a train for Boulby. This was one of the best shots on a clear day. 20/7/03 56044 departs Boulby mine itself not long before the shadow ruined the show. The brisk wind can be seen by the smoke from the chimney but it does not show how cold it was !! 56106 passes North Skelton with a train for the mine. Load Haul were still regular performers on the branch up to the end of the class. 4/8/03 56036 has just joined the Boulby branch and accelerates past Redcar heading for the mine. The open wagons were regular at the time of the photo. 5/9/97 56048 passes North Skelton in bitterly cold conditions with a train from the mine. 4/3/01 56100 rolls down the hill at North Skelton bound for Teeside. 18/3/00 56056 passes Redcar with a Middlesbough Goods - Boulby train. 20/2/00 56089 times it perfect with a break in the clouds and takes a train of empties past North Skelton. 22/10/00 56027 is well under way with its train from Tees Dock and passes Redcar in glorious Autumn light. 5/11/00 56099 passes the old mine at North Skelton with a loaded train for Teeside. 25/7/97

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]]> Wed Sep 12 2007 Rails around North Wales http://deancornthwaite.fotopic.net/c1285969.html North Wales was another area I spent a lot time during the 1990's with loco hauled in abundance. Ballast and flask workings were also regular producing both 31 and 37's. My last visit was during 2000 when 37's were due to finish. Wednesday 23 May 2007: North Wales was another area I spent a lot time during the 1990's with loco hauled in abundance. Ballast and flask workings were also regular producing both 31 and 37's. My last visit was during 2000 when 37's were due to finish.

31455 passes Llanfairfechan in blustery but stunning conditions. 25/9/93 31434 returns with flasks from Valley past Llanfaelog. 19/7/96 47525 approaches Abergele with a ballast from Penmaenmawr, probably heading for Crewe. 22/9/93 31421 leaves Abergele and heads for Bangor in glorious conditions. 25/9/93 31160 leads 31285 past Rhosneigr whilst substituting for the booked single class 37. No one was complaing of course !! 21/9/93 37401 passes Valley and heads east with a train from Holyhead. This was my last visit to North Wales over the Easter break of 2000. 22/4/00 37211 approaches Penmaenmawr with short train of empty ballast wagons. 21/7/95 31306 and 31421 propel their train south as they near journies end at Llanfestiniogg on the Trawsfynydd branch. The power station forms part of the back drop. These trains ran Tueasday and Friday's only. 25/7/95 31439 is Holyhead bound as it approaches Rhosneigr. 21/7/95 37408 heads for Holyhead past Rhosneigr. The weather could often be cloudless on Anglesey whilst further in land was not so good. 6/7/96 31134 heads west again with a Holyhead - Crewe. 24/6/95 31275 and 31229 catch the early light as they travel south through the Conwy Valley with flasks for Trawsfynydd. 23/6/95 31465 passes Rhosneigr 37407 passes Rhosneigr with a Holyhead - Crewe working. 24/6/95 37509 substitutes for a 37/4 and passes Penmaenmawr with a Bangor - Crewe working. 25/6/95 37509 leaves Abergele. 24/6/95 31421 passes Deganwy with a Llandudno - Manchester train. 25/9/93 31199 leads 31319 past Treflesg with flasks from Valley - Warrington. This train would travel up to Sellafield the following morning. 23/6/95 31201 and 31200 cross the river Conwy south of Llanrwst with flask for Trawsfynydd. 26/8/94 37408 passes Treflesg near Valley. 23/6/95 47971 passes Treflesg. 23/6/95 47971 passes Valley with the first departure from Holyhead. 24/6/95 31159 gets a loaded ballast away from Penmaenmawr. 12/7/93 37422 passes Llanfaelog. 12/7/93 37407 passes Maltraeth with a train from Holyhead. 16/7/93 37414 passes Valley air field at Dowyn with a Holyhead bound train. 26/8/94 37503 passes Conwy Castle with empty ballast hoppers for Penmaenmawr. 21/9/93 47293 heads east beneath the imposing back drop of Conwy Castle. The train was from Almwich. 21/9/93 37425 passes Llanfaelog with another train from Holyhead. 19/9/93 37429 gets ready to depart from Colwyn bay. 25/9/93 37425 nears Penmaenmawr with a Holyhead service. 25/9/93 37421 nears Penmaenmawr with another train for Holyhead. 25/9/93 Having photographed her earlier in the day, 37425 returns with a service from Llandudno and approaches Deganwy on a glorious evening. 26/9/93 37425 was a very common loco for me in North Wales and this view shows it passing through Abergele heading for Holyhead. 27/9/93 31465 passes the semaphore at Deganwy with the Sundays Llandudno - Manchester 26/9/93 37429 nears Penmaenmawr and heads west for Holyhead. 25/9/93 37425 passes through Abergele with another Holyhead service. 26/9/93 37422 nears Deganwy with a Llandudno - Manchester train. 11/7/93 37422 runs along side the River Conwy at Deganwy with a Crewe - Llandudno service. 11/7/93 37421 returns from Holyhead and approaches Abergele. 25/9/93 A scruffy 37429 open up as it passes Llanfaelog. 24/6/95 37407 rounds the curve near Rhosnegr and heads west for Holyhead. 24/6/95 37417 passes the static caravans at Abergele with a service to Holyhead. 25/7/95 What a view !! 31229 and 31275 slowly propel their train south near Llan Festiniog with two flasks for Trawsfynydd. The locos would run around at Blaneau Festiniog giving time to get here for another shot. 23/6/95 31439 is about to pass under thr footbridge at Penmaenmawr with a westbound service. 21/7/95

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]]> Wed May 23 2007 Bristol - Weymouth http://deancornthwaite.fotopic.net/c1224048.html This was a good line to visit on a Saturday whilst I lived in Reading as it was not to far for a days photography. The collection will in the main feature passenger turns but will also have a few freight trains that were also picked off in between the loco hauled. The route had some very good locations with the Limpley Stoke Valley being a favorite. This particular area has some glorious panoramic views of the line with the surrounding villages providing the back drop. The loco hauled only ran for a short period of time during the summer but a few shots were had with numerous visits being made over the years. As with other ares, visits stopped when I moved north but perhaps a return will happen again in the future. Sunday 4 March 2007: This was a good line to visit on a Saturday whilst I lived in Reading as it was not to far for a days photography. The collection will in the main feature passenger turns but will also have a few freight trains that were also picked off in between the loco hauled. The route had some very good locations with the Limpley Stoke Valley being a favorite. This particular area has some glorious panoramic views of the line with the surrounding villages providing the back drop. The loco hauled only ran for a short period of time during the summer but a few shots were had with numerous visits being made over the years. As with other ares, visits stopped when I moved north but perhaps a return will happen again in the future.

Taken from Sparkford Hill, 37046 leads a failed 37412 with the late running Weymouth - Bristol. 37046 had ran light to Weymouth to pick up the train a couple of hours earlier. Double headers were rare on this train. 8/7/95 37420 passes Queen Camel with 9.00 Bristol - Weymouth. Sparkford Hill forms the backdrop. 8/5/95 37258 passes Bathampton with the Weymouth - Bristol on a fine summers evening. 8/6/96 37035 passes Claverton in perfect conditions with the return from Weymouth. 12/8/93 37258 passes under Dundas viaduct with the ECS from Westbury - Bristol. 13/8/93 37107 passes Bathford just as the sun comes out in what had been a frustrating day. This loco had made a number of trips to and from Weymouth all day but cloud had spoilt things up until this shot. 27/5/96 37420 passes Claverton with the 9.00 Bristol - Weymouth in superb Spring conditions. 8/5/95 37223 winds its way through the Limply Stoke Valley near Claverton with an engineers train. 27/8/93 37425 gets away from Bath with 9.00 Bristol - Weymouth. Not the best choice of loco for this location. 27/8/93 37414 passes Dimmer just to the south of Castle Cary. As I recall this train only ran as far as Yeovil on this particular day. October 1994 Railway in the landscape ! 37412 takes the Weymouth - Bristol past Claverton. 31/5/97 60049 passes Claverton on the Furzebrook - Hallen Marsh. This was a regular on this line and a regular on a Saturday. 9/8/97 37035 catches the late evening sun light at Bathford with the ECS from Bristol - Westbury. 12/8/93 37412 approaches Thornford with the Weymouth - Bristol. 5/8/95 47781 passes Claverton with a 37411 passes Bathford with a well loaded 9.00 Bristol - Weymouth. 15/6/96 37258 again, this time at Avoncliffe with the 9.00 Bristol - Weymouth. 8/6/96 I make no apologies for the number of shots shown at this location. Not only was it a fabulous shot but it was also a very peaceful place to sit and wait. No one shouting abuse from the passing canal boats !! In this view 37412 take another Weymouth - Bristol past Claverton. 27/5/96 37894 and 37802 approach Avoncliffe with the Saturday only Barry - Westbury Cement Works coal. This train only ran for short period during 1996. The location gives a great view of the valley. 8/6/96 Another of 37258 on the 9.00 Bristol - Weymouth, this time at Clanville. 8/6/96 37799 and 37887 return past Claverton with the Westbury Cement Works - Barry empties. 15/6/96 Another view across the valley, this time 37412 providing the main interest. Claverton provides the backdrop. 8/7/95 37416 passes Wyke Champflower with an additional lunch time Weymouth - Bristol working. 19/7/97 37412 brings the Weymouth - Britol past Bathampton. 26/5/97 37412 takes the 9.00 Bristol - Weymouth away from Bruton on a sunny 26/5/97 37429 passes Upton Noble with the 9.00 Bristol - Weymouth. 5/6/93 37425 catches the early light as it rounds the curve at Bathford with an ECS from Westbury - Bristol. 27/8/93

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]]> Sun Mar 4 2007 Rails around Kent http://deancornthwaite.fotopic.net/c1206216.html With the number of lines within the southern region I have combined this collection to cover the whole county of Kent as a starter. Although Kent does not have the specatcular scenary of some other regions of the Uk there are some good locations to be had especially at the time of many of the photographs when interesting traction was still running. The main interest in the mid 90's was that of 33's and 73's that would produce on freights or engineering trains. Many visits were also made to the county on weekends to catch train movements in and out of possesions. This had mixed fortunes but had great rewards if succesful. With the number of 33's gradually reducing 37's took over but this was still worth while as many 37/0's were allocated to the southern region. Visits to Kent reduced after moving to the North-East of England in 1998 but a number were still made for specific reasons, in particular 37/0's and 31's that moved to the area. So enjoy a trip around the garden on England and the motive power that worked the County over the last ten years. Sunday 11 February 2007: With the number of lines within the southern region I have combined this collection to cover the whole county of Kent as a starter. Although Kent does not have the specatcular scenary of some other regions of the Uk there are some good locations to be had especially at the time of many of the photographs when interesting traction was still running. The main interest in the mid 90's was that of 33's and 73's that would produce on freights or engineering trains. Many visits were also made to the county on weekends to catch train movements in and out of possesions. This had mixed fortunes but had great rewards if succesful. With the number of 33's gradually reducing 37's took over but this was still worth while as many 37/0's were allocated to the southern region. Visits to Kent reduced after moving to the North-East of England in 1998 but a number were still made for specific reasons, in particular 37/0's and 31's that moved to the area. So enjoy a trip around the garden on England and the motive power that worked the County over the last ten years.

33042 and 33052 head west near Pluckley on the Ashford - Tonbridge line. The train was returning to Tonbridge after leaving the possesion on the Ashford - Hastings line. This was closed all weekend and the trains had worked a circular from Tonbridge Yard. A mixture of good weather and Cromptons dominating the trains produced an excelent weekend chasing engineering trains. 22/5/93 33046 and 33021 sit at Appledore. It was unclear when these would move and they were still sat here after dark. The branch to Dungeness can be see on the right. 21/5/95 33064 heads north on the Medway Valley line near Cuxton and is about to go under the M2. The view has changed substancially since this photograph was taken. The train was the Peckham - Hoo Jn Yard and was one of two regular engineers trains on this line during the morning. 6/7/93 33207 pulls the Orient Express into Folkstone Harbour. This was a regular on this train being out based at Dover Yard. 8/7/93 37371 and 37706 head east near Smarden. This was another closure of the Ashford - Hastings route and I had completed the long haul from the North East to spend the weekend on the Southern. 27/3/99 73104 heads south near Ashford with the flask train for Dungeness. This was a weekly working and was always a 73 or 33. 20/7/95 60019 passes through selling with a weekend spoil train. There was much disapointment to see a 60 on this train. 23/7/95 73131 passes Lenham Heath with the Orient Express having visited Folkstone. 73129 was on the rear. 20/5/01 73136 heads north at Cuxton with one of the two regular engneers trains that ran on weekdays over this line. 23/5/95 33202 takes empties towards Grain with the second of the morning ballast trains from Hoo Jn. 23/5/95 58020 is not far from Grain with empties from Hoo Jn. By this time 58's were not uncommon on the branch. 22/5/01 Who would have beleived it !! 31's in Kent and 33's in Cumbria !! 31420 takes steel out of Sheerness to Hoo Jn. 7/4/00 33026 and 33012 approach Ashford with a weekend spoil train. 22/5/93 33051 and 33201 leave Ashford and takes loaded ballast south. 23/5/93 37216 brings loaded ballast from Grain at Cliffe Woods. 22/5/01 On a misty spring morning, 207201 leaves Ashford behind with a local to Hastings. I have never been a big fan of units but I was fond of the old 33202 nears journies end with another Hoo Jn - Grain empties. Two trains a day was regular. 23/5/95 33051 passes Cuxton with a spoil train, probably from Tonbridge for Hoo Jn. 23/5/95 73101 passes Sellinge with the return working from Folkstone Harbour. 7/5/95 The distinctive 33008 takes a Hoo Jn - Grain empties past Cliffe Woods. 5/7/93 33030 returns from Grain with loaded ballast for Hoo Jn. 22/5/95 33052 passes Smarden, returning two cranes to the posession. 14/8/93 33109 and 33202 wait for access to the site along side the A2070. 21/5/95 58028 heads for Grain with an MGR train. 22/5/95 73106 and 73132 have just crossed into Kent and approach Edenbridge with a train for Tonbridge Yard. 22/4/93 205018 approaches Edenbridge. 15/6/93 205029 heads west with a Tonbridge - Redhill. The train is passing over the Uckfield branch. 1/9/93 207017 catches the evening sun with a Ashford - Hastings. 20/7/95 207102 arrives at Rye with a Hastings - Ashford working. 29/5/93 47125 heads west along the coast near Folkstone with an intermodal for Wembley. 8/7/93 33002 and 33065 take another spoil train west near Pluckley. This was the third engineering train that had shown within three hours, all pairs of Cromptons. Happy days !! 22/5/93 33008 returns with loaded ballast from Grain. 5/7/93 A very clean but drab looking 47321 runs along the coast between Folkstone and Dover with a Paddock Wood - Dover working. This was usually a good bet for a Crompton but not so lucky on this day. 2/8/93 47777 passes Lenham heading south for Folkstone with the Orient Express. 20/7/95 A double header this time in the form of 207017 and 207013 near Ashford. 20/7/95 31275 and 31207 leave Folkstone Harbour with a rail tour. A lucky break in the cloud provided the essential sunlight for a dramatic effect beneath the threatning sky. 13/5/95 37275 and 37207 head for Folkstone Harbour with a rail tour from North West Engand. 13/5/95 Another view of 31420 on the Sheerness branch. This time leaving Queensborough. The short stop by the train at Queensborough gave oppertunity to get ahead for a second shot. 7/4/00 33035 slowly propels its train backwards at Smarden on a glorious Spring day in Kent. 9/4/95 With the mist now clearing the main event arrives in the form of 37185 and 37676 with empty wagons bound for the engineering site. The train would work a circular route back to Tonbridge Yard. 27/3/99 37013 and 37293 approach Paddock Wood with a mixed engineering train on a fabulous autumn morning. The train would run aroun in Tonbridge Yard and then head south to the site on the Tonbridge - Hastings line were a further shot was had. 5/10/96 47085 passes Tudeley with a car train for Dover. 27/4/96 37114 Leaves Sheerness with loaded steel. 22/5/01 37174 crosses the impressive bridge at Swale with another steel from Sheerness. 24/5/01 58049 gets away from Sheerness with another steel working. 21/5/01 47121 heads along the coast with an engineers train. 2.5.92 73131 pushes the Orient Express up the hill and out of Folkstone Harbour. 47784 was on the front. 16.3.97 47784 passes Sevington near Ashford with the orient Express train for Folkstone. 16.3.97 Just inside the Kent border, 205012 leaves Ashurst with a Sunday working for Uckfield. 6.6.93

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]]> Sun Feb 11 2007 Carnforth - Sellafield (Cumbrian Coast) http://deancornthwaite.fotopic.net/c1193569.html The Cumbrian Coast is another line that I have spent many hours chasing trains, inspired by booked class 31's and some very nice scenary. Although I lived in Lancaster for many years there were very few visits during that time. I had spent a day in 1992 photographing a number of specials which had got my interest going especially for the old 31's. With the class still working Barrow - Manchester trains I decided it was time hit the line and did so during the autumn of 1993 whilst visiting my parents. These loco hauled trains were due to finish the following Spring and so started the first of many such visits. Along with the passengers there were a few freights and of course flask traffic but little else. By summer 1994 the loco hauled had finished but trips continued due to class 31's still working the flasks. These continued until 37's become the booked motive power from 1997. I have to admit to losing interest for a while when DRS took over the flask traffic, turning my attention to other objectives for a while. However I returned to the line once again in recent years enjoying vintage traction along the coast. The Cumbrian Coast has never produced many trains over the course of a day and a lot of patience is required especially with the current scene where trains seem to be very eratic. For me however the scenary and locos have always made up for this and I expect to continue to visit the coast for many years to come. Thursday 25 January 2007: The Cumbrian Coast is another line that I have spent many hours chasing trains, inspired by booked class 31's and some very nice scenary. Although I lived in Lancaster for many years there were very few visits during that time. I had spent a day in 1992 photographing a number of specials which had got my interest going especially for the old 31's. With the class still working Barrow - Manchester trains I decided it was time hit the line and did so during the autumn of 1993 whilst visiting my parents. These loco hauled trains were due to finish the following Spring and so started the first of many such visits. Along with the passengers there were a few freights and of course flask traffic but little else. By summer 1994 the loco hauled had finished but trips continued due to class 31's still working the flasks. These continued until 37's become the booked motive power from 1997. I have to admit to losing interest for a while when DRS took over the flask traffic, turning my attention to other objectives for a while. However I returned to the line once again in recent years enjoying vintage traction along the coast. The Cumbrian Coast has never produced many trains over the course of a day and a lot of patience is required especially with the current scene where trains seem to be very eratic. For me however the scenary and locos have always made up for this and I expect to continue to visit the coast for many years to come.

33025 and 33207 pass Seascale with the regular morning Drigg trip. The 33's were one of the main reasons I returned to the Cumbrian Coast and I was fortunate to secure a few shots of them. 16/7/03 37154 takes the Heysham flask back to Sellafield on a warm summers evening. Having photographed the outbound working at midday I then had a six hour wait before taking another picture !! 12/8/96 37259 takes the acid south at Ravensglass. taken at 6.22am.25/5/04 31188 passes Askam in Furness with the Sellafield - Heysham. A 31 was rare by this time and was unexpected when it came into site across the bay. The volume of cloud made it very tense with the sun light just lasting long enough when the train passed. 13/7/98 31201 and 31200 approach Grange with a lightly loaded flask train from Warrington having probably arrived from Llandudno the previous evening. Even if lightly loaded with flasks the train would still be a good lenth as the barrier wagons would make up the consist. 14/10/93 31201 and 31200 again this time at Kents Bank with a monster train for Sellafield. Friday was always a good day for this as it had come up from Willesden over-night and was usually well loaded. The train usually follwoed a unit and passed here at aprox 10.30am. 15/10/93 31438 gets the Barrow Manchester train underway again at Grange. 16/10/93 31263 leads 31275 near Dalton with the afternoon departure from Sellfield. Strikes by signal men during 1994 meant that two departures took place on a Thursday. This was the second, bound for Willesden and should have ran the previous day. Another pair had passed only 25 minutes earlier. 28/7/94 31130 heads south with the Sellafield - Heysham. On this day the train was well loaded with four flasks and would return later in the afternoon. 24/6/96 31188 and 31145 head south over Eskmeals Viaduct with a well loaded Willesden bound flask train. Another pair had passed 30 minutes earlier but I had not been as lucky with the sun. This made up for it. By this time dutch locos were as common as those with coal sector markings. 4/8/94 31224 and 31200 head north past Plumpton Jn with a Landudno Jn - Sellafield. 30/4/94 31444 takes the 9.30 Barrow - Manchester past Plumpton Jn. The box, semaphores and sidings have all since been removed. 9/5/94 37107 passes Plumpton Jn with a Workington - Willesden chemical train. This ran once a week and was a bonus that it was a Saturday. As I recall and looking back at my notes the working finished during the Spring of 1994. At the time of the photograph, Saturday mornings was pretty good up the coast. 30/4/94 31312 and 31134 cross Eskmeals Viaduct in glorious conditions. The train was running late by this time and with the sun getting lower at this time of year it was a welcome sight finally seeing the train in the distance. The train would split with the first two flasks going to Valley and the rear two going on to Trawsfynydd power station. 1/9/94 31421 passes Plumpton Jn with 9.30 Barrow - Manchester. A visit to my parents coincided with a glorious spell of weather during mid October of 1993 and resulted in a very succesful trip to the area. 15/10/93 Unusual motive power for this train. At the time I was disapointed that the booked 37 had not produced however looking back it does add to the variety on the line. 47332 passes Grange with the Saturday only Workington - Willesden. 16/10/93 A very clean 31465 departs Grange in glorous autumn light with 9.30 Barrow - Manchester. 14/10/93 An immaculate 33207 leads 37608 past Lindal with the Sellafied - Sanbach acid. 18/7/03 47501 and 47237 get to grips with the Drigg trip at Seascale. The pair had worked down the previous evening and it was only a hope that they might produce on this train. What a sight when they came into view with the added bonus of an unusually heavy loading. 25/5/04 20313 and 20319 cros Eskmeals Viaduct with the afternoon departure from Sellafield. An unusually good loading on this particular day. 12/7/04 20314 and 20308 near Ulverston with a southbound flask. 21/8/04 20315 and 20307 head north at Kirby with another flask train. 21/8/04 20303 and 20302 cross Eskmeals Viaduct with the afternoon departure. The cloud sits nicely over the fells filling the sky for the shot. 24/5/04 37059 and 37607 take the acid tanks south past Seascale on another glorious morning on the coast. 25/5/04 37259 and 37218 leave Barrow with a northbound flask. This line was sometimes used on a Saturday. 22/5/04 33207 leads 33025 with the return acid tanks for Sellafield. The 33's were a good bet on this train at the time. 15/7/03 31130 returns with flasks from Heysham power station. 24/6/96 31201 and 31200 head north near Pennington with another flask train for Sellafield. These two loco's were very common on the coast. 27/8/94 31233 passes Seascale with the return Drigg trip. This was a regular time for this train but was not a good time for locations. The engine would run light from Carnforth and return after dropping the wagons off at Sellafield. 14/8/96 31432 and 31203 take a well loaded flask train north at Millom. The blue loco's were pretty scruffy by this stage. 26/7/95 31432 passes plumpton Jn with 9.30 Barrow - Manchester. These loco hauled did not have long to go by this time. Lean times were ahead ! 30/4/94 31304 and 31130 head south over Eskmeals with the second of the afternoon trains in glorious evening sunshine. 6.32pm 1/9/94 31200 leads 31145 past Kents Bank with another monster flask train. I had returned here to get the shot with cloud filling the sky but this time the tide was out. You cannot win ! 6/5/94 37154 takes the Heysham flasks south at Kirby. The train would return later in the day. 12/8/96 An immaculate 20303 leads 20302 and 37611 past the remains of Plumpton Jn. Compare this view to that of other photos in the collection taken ten years earlier. The location did look messy for a while after the sidings were removed but nature soon moved in. 16/10/04 20305 and 20301 near Ulverston as they head for Sellafiled with a light weight flask train. 3/9/05 37069 and 20308 take a single flask south near Grange. Shame about the grafitti. 3/9/05 Under a dramatic sky 37069 passes Seascale with the return trip working from Drigg. The sun eluded me on the outbound working. 17/5/05 37218 and 37069 take the afternoon departure from Sellafiled away from Bootle. It had been a quiet day on the coast, having gone seven hours since the last shot. 17/5/05 Another of 33025 at Seascale, this time top and tail with 33030 with the southbound acid. I could have done with 33030 leading as there was no sun for the return working. 21/5/04 37607 and 20313 passes Seascale with a single flask from the south. 25/5/04 37259 leads 37059 on the acid tanks, 6.29am. 13/7/04 20310 leads another class 20 over Levens viaduct with the returning acid from Sandbach. 28/7/00 31201 nad 31302 head south near Bootle with the afternoon departure from Sellafield. 12/5/94 31444 departs Grange with the 9.30 Barrow - Manchester. 13/5/94 31444 stops at Grange with the 9.30 Barrow - Manchester. This loco was a favorite of mine on these passengers. 13/5/94 The driver opens up 31455 on the 9.30 Barrow - Manchester at Grange. 12/5/94 Two local residents watch in awe as 37026 growls past on the Saturday only acid train at Grange. 14/5/94

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]]> Thu Jan 25 2007 Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh http://deancornthwaite.fotopic.net/c1189346.html It did not get any better than this for me. Arguably the most scenic line in the country and class 37's as traction. My first visit in 1988 was a bit of a disaster due to poor weather and lack of experiance and line knowledge. Due to this I did not visit again until 1992 when regular passenger trains were in operation again. On this trip I sat it out in all weathers and only managed a few shots for my efforts. However by now I was hooked and after a re-think of strategy the decion was to head for the Kyle and other parts of Scotland only on a good forecast. This could mean for just the weekend and a number of overnight drives thus followed. This did in time pay off and a number of visits were made during 1993 and 1994. Not all were succesful but the number of locations meant that returns visits would produce new shots. A lot of patience was needed on the Kyle as you did not get much for your money. After the morning departure from Kyle the next train was not until 1pm with the first arrival from Inverness. This was the start of a busy period for the kyle with four trains in four hours ! Some of the time was passed by walking to locations as a number were a fair distance from the nearest road. During 1993 class 26's worked the line every Wednesday and proved very difficult to get in sun. This was also the last year that 37/0's dominated as 1994 saw 37/4's take over most turns. August 1994 was my last visit for regular passenger trains as Sprinters then took over shortly after. Looking back the long overnights drives, sleeping in the car and putting up with the midges was all worthwhile. Some of the shots taken on this line are without doubt some of my best and my personal favorites and I do hope you enjoy the splendour of the Kyle line as much as I did. It was truly scenic photography at its very best. Saturday 20 January 2007: It did not get any better than this for me. Arguably the most scenic line in the country and class 37's as traction. My first visit in 1988 was a bit of a disaster due to poor weather and lack of experiance and line knowledge. Due to this I did not visit again until 1992 when regular passenger trains were in operation again. On this trip I sat it out in all weathers and only managed a few shots for my efforts. However by now I was hooked and after a re-think of strategy the decion was to head for the Kyle and other parts of Scotland only on a good forecast. This could mean for just the weekend and a number of overnight drives thus followed. This did in time pay off and a number of visits were made during 1993 and 1994. Not all were succesful but the number of locations meant that returns visits would produce new shots. A lot of patience was needed on the Kyle as you did not get much for your money. After the morning departure from Kyle the next train was not until 1pm with the first arrival from Inverness. This was the start of a busy period for the kyle with four trains in four hours ! Some of the time was passed by walking to locations as a number were a fair distance from the nearest road. During 1993 class 26's worked the line every Wednesday and proved very difficult to get in sun. This was also the last year that 37/0's dominated as 1994 saw 37/4's take over most turns. August 1994 was my last visit for regular passenger trains as Sprinters then took over shortly after. Looking back the long overnights drives, sleeping in the car and putting up with the midges was all worthwhile. Some of the shots taken on this line are without doubt some of my best and my personal favorites and I do hope you enjoy the splendour of the Kyle line as much as I did. It was truly scenic photography at its very best.

37088 passes Attadale on the 12.28 Inverness - Kyle. 24/7/92 37088 passes Loch Achinalt with 6.50 Kyle - Inverness. Although not as spectacular as the coastal views some good locations could be had further inland. 24/7/92 37152 and 37170 haul the 37152 skirts Loch Carron with the Sunday only 10.30 Kyle - Inverness. 7/8/94 37156 passes Drumbuie with 10.26 Inverness - Kyle. This was one of the best locations on the line especially in these conditions. 16/8/93 37232 accelerates past Drumbuie on the last part of its journey with the 10.26 Inverness - Kyle. 4/9/93 37232 snakes around Loch Carron near Attadale with 10.26 Inverness to Kyle. 10/8/94 37240 passes Erbusaig with the 17.00 Kyle - Inverness. 16/8/93 Another at Craig Highland Farm, this time a pair as 37402 leads 37294 on the 10.26 Inverness - Kyle. 4/9/93 37428 passes Drumbuie in glorious conditions with 10.26 Inverness - Kyle. 12/8/94 37428 approaches Plockton with 12.28 Inverness - Kyle. Plockton was a great place to pass some time until things got busy after lunch. 13/8/94 37430 passes Craig Highland Farm with 15.10 Kyle - Inverness. The Wednesdays only signal man strikes of 1994 did not effect the kyle due to radio signaling so it was a good place to head for during that period. 10/8/94 Having photographed them near Kyle a dash was made inland to catch them again. This was not to difficult as the train was by no means an express. 37431 and 37170 pass Kirkhill with 10.30 Kyle - Inverness. 5/9/93 Got them at last. 26001 and 26007 pass Maryburgh with 17.00 Kyle - Inverness. Having watched them go by in cloudy skies near Kyle the race was on to get ahead and find some sunshine and a location. This was the result. 28/7/93 37221 and 37152 approach Duirinish with the 37294 leads 37402 past Erbusaig on 17.00 Inverness - Kyle. 4/9/93 37430 passes Craig Highland Farm with 12.28 Inverness - Kyle. This was a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. 10/8/94 On a glorious Sunday morning 37431 leads failed 37170 on 10.30 Kyle - Inverness. This was a difficult shot to crack as the train only ran once a week. The Isle of Skye forms the back drop. 5/9/93 37430 passes Drumbuie on the Sunday only 10.30 Kyle - Inverness. This would turn out to be my last sun lit shot on the line. We waited for the first lunch time train but by then the cloud had spead in and so set off south for a long drive home. Looking at the shots again in this area I supect that a lot of views are now over grown. 14/8/94 Having photographed the train only 10 minutes earlier, 37232 is just about caught again. 7/8/94

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]]> Sat Jan 20 2007 Guildford to Reigate (North Downs) http://deancornthwaite.fotopic.net/c1142367.html Many hours were spent lineside on this route especially during 1992 and 1993 whilst working shifts. The attraction was two engineering trains eastbound and one return working each morining with booked cromptons as the traction. The first train was the Woking - Godstone returning aproximatley midday with a further train from Woking - Tonbridge, also by midday. Oher engineering trains appeared including a Wednesday only working. During 1993 class 37's became more common and there after the norm. Autumn brought a "leaf buster" and a sandite train in the form of a "thumper unit", autumn colurs making the line even more attractive. Additional to all this were the humble DMU's working the line to and from Reading. All these will be featured in the collection. Weekend visits were also made due to engineering work being a regular occurance, though a lot of patience was needed for any sucess. Although only a short route many locations were found to keep us returning for a few years. Most of the shots will feature the North Downs prominent as these hills run the lenth of the feaured line. One of the reasons I chose to show these photo's is that few people will be familiar with this attractive route and that for a period there were some great oppertunities to photogragh classic traction. One day I intend to return to some of the locations to remember how it was with that distinctive thrash in the distance of a class 33. Monday 20 November 2006: Many hours were spent lineside on this route especially during 1992 and 1993 whilst working shifts. The attraction was two engineering trains eastbound and one return working each morining with booked cromptons as the traction. The first train was the Woking - Godstone returning aproximatley midday with a further train from Woking - Tonbridge, also by midday. Oher engineering trains appeared including a Wednesday only working. During 1993 class 37's became more common and there after the norm. Autumn brought a "leaf buster" and a sandite train in the form of a "thumper unit", autumn colurs making the line even more attractive. Additional to all this were the humble DMU's working the line to and from Reading. All these will be featured in the collection. Weekend visits were also made due to engineering work being a regular occurance, though a lot of patience was needed for any sucess. Although only a short route many locations were found to keep us returning for a few years. Most of the shots will feature the North Downs prominent as these hills run the lenth of the feaured line. One of the reasons I chose to show these photo's is that few people will be familiar with this attractive route and that for a period there were some great oppertunities to photogragh classic traction. One day I intend to return to some of the locations to remember how it was with that distinctive thrash in the distance of a class 33.

33204 passes Abinger Hammer heading west on a typical weekend engineering train.4/11/95 33008 passes Shere with the first morning train from Woking. 4/11/92 73129 leads 73108 past Albury with the 33008 passes Buckland heading for Godstone. 26/10/92 73110 and 73101 pass Buckland with the leaf buster on another glorious autumn day of 1992. 23/10/92 47851 heads for Brighton at Buckland. Not the most interesting traction but all part of the story. 23/10/92 Unit set L428 heads for gatwick as it passes Albury 12/11/93 Ex DEMU 1067, now a sandite unit goes away from the camera at Buckland. This train again would go as far as Shalford before returning. 23/10/92 33108 passes Abinger Hammer with the first train off Woking. 28/10/92 73101 heads away from the camera with 73107 past Abinger Hanner on their way to Shalford. 28/10/92 An immaculate 37248 leads 37057 near Dorking with another weekend engineering train. 28/10/95 A panoramic view of 33108 passing Abinger Hammer with a return working to Woking. 3/11/92 33118 passes Abinger Hammer with the second train from Woking. This unsual shot was due to waiting for a Wednesday only engineers. As I recall it was a Horsham - Woking working. Needsless to say it was light engine, howver the result of 33118 is ok. 28/10/92 73129 and 37697 growl westwards away from Dorking with a weekend engineers train. The 73 was an unexpected bonus and was looking a little faded by this time. 26/10/97 33002 and 33030 crawl past Abinger Hammer as they get ready to leave the possesion. 21/10/95 33051 passes Shere with the second of the westbound morning trains. 18/5/93 33109 passes Albury with Woking - Tonbridge. 13/11/92 33046 at Albury on the first engineers train being the Woking - Godstone. 14/11/92 73101 leads 73107 past Albury with the return working of the leaf buster train. This was a regular working during the autumn on this route. 4/11/92 33047 heads for Godstone, again at Albury. 13/10/92 33103 passes Buckland with the first train from woking. Ligher loading than usual. 23/10/92 73101 leads 73107 as they head back to Horsham at Abinger Hammer. The train would run out as far as Shalford and then head back. The train ran three times a week during the autumn. 28/10/92 33026 at Chilworth with the second eastbound train from Woking. 15/10/92 37077 acelerates past the crossing at Buckland with an engineering train, probably heading for Tonbridge Yard. 5/11/95 37220 catches a spell of sun light at Buckland with a train for Godstone. By this time 37's were the booked traction. 21/10/93 37245 approaches the end of the possesion wrong line at Abinger Hammer. The loco had ran light engine into the posession earlier in the day. 21/10/95 37375 passes Chilworth with a very light weight engineers from Woking. 1/7/93 37891 crawls past Abinger Hammer with a weekend engineering train. 4/11/95 37891 passes Buckland wrong line after leaving the posession on Sunday 28/10/95. 33051 takes a long rake of bogie ballast wagons east past Abinger Hammer. 17/9/92

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]]> Mon Nov 20 2006 Newcastle - Carlisle (Tyne Valley) http://deancornthwaite.fotopic.net/c1079467.html The Newcastle to Carlisle has been a favorite line of mine for some time now. Being very scenic and particularily attractive during autumn it has produced a number of good shots over the years. Oil from Jarrow was regular but this was lost during the late 1990's but other regular traffic still runs today. The leaf busters in autumn made it a favorite place to vist and these have ran during 2006 but 66's are just not the same as 37's !! I hope you enjoy a trip down the Newcastle to Carlisle line as I always have. Sunday 10 September 2006: The Newcastle to Carlisle has been a favorite line of mine for some time now. Being very scenic and particularily attractive during autumn it has produced a number of good shots over the years. Oil from Jarrow was regular but this was lost during the late 1990's but other regular traffic still runs today. The leaf busters in autumn made it a favorite place to vist and these have ran during 2006 but 66's are just not the same as 37's !! I hope you enjoy a trip down the Newcastle to Carlisle line as I always have.

37517 leads 37712 through Stocksfield with the 60008 passes through Hexham heading for Carlisle with the Hoya from Teeside. 2/5/04 37372 passes Dilston on the Carlisle to Tyne Yard engineers train. This was understandibly a very popular working at the time. 16/10/03 37885 passes Dilston with a westbound oil train from Jarrow. 18/10/93 37055 crawls past cowran cutting with a Sunday engineers train bound for Tyne Yard. I had photograpghed this train a few hours earlier on the S&C. 22/8/99 56095 passes Melkridge with a Shap to Tees lime train. 13/11/03 20301 & 20305 pass Stocksfield on route to Seaton. 12/9/03 37114 leads 37517 past Melkridge heading east with another 20312 and 20313 pass Dilston heading for Sellafield with the return working from Seaton. 24/7/06 37707 and 37219 pass Gilsland heading west with the 56078 passes Ryton with a Carlisle to Tyne Yard engineers looking awesome in a fresh repaint, sunlight and autumn colours. 30/10/03 37047 passes Ryton with the With the autumn leaves at their best 37798 and 37521 pass Claravale with the 37058 passes Dilston with a Hexham - Tyne Yard loaded ballast. These were often twice daily trains and the ballast was loaded manually next to the station at Hexham. 9/8/93 Another glorious view at Ryton as 37516 and 37712 head east with the leafbuster in perfect autumn conditions. 30/10/03 37707 and 37885 haul a heavy train of oil past Moralee, heading east for Jarrow. This was a regular working at the time. 10/8/93 With a awesome sky dominating the scene, 60022 passes Dilston with the lime. 9/8/93 60022 again this time at Moralee with the west bound lime. A threatning sky confirms this would be the last sun lit shot of the trip. 10/8/93 A tatty looking 37800 takes the Hoya west at Milton. This train was a regular on a Sunday afternoon. 11/7/99 56077 takes the Hoya west at Milton. Very unusual to have no boxes on the load. 22/8/99

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]]> Sun Sep 10 2006 Rails around Teeside http://deancornthwaite.fotopic.net/c1036156.html Being farly local, much time has been spent in this area since moving to the North East in 1998. Back then it was easy to photograph decent locos even on a Sunday ! Teeside was also an easy palce to go if the forecast suggested that weather would not last into the afternoon, especially if the cloud was coming from the west. Numerous visits were made over the years and this is a selection of the most interesting loco's and liveries. Sunday 30 July 2006: Being farly local, much time has been spent in this area since moving to the North East in 1998. Back then it was easy to photograph decent locos even on a Sunday ! Teeside was also an easy palce to go if the forecast suggested that weather would not last into the afternoon, especially if the cloud was coming from the west. Numerous visits were made over the years and this is a selection of the most interesting loco's and liveries.

56060 pulls out of Middlesborough Goods with a Boulby bound train. The loco would run around at Tees Yard giving further oppertunity to photo the train. 11/6/03 56036 passes Cargo Fleet in glorious winter light with a train for Middlesborough Goods from Boulby. 8/1/00 56065 heads east past South Bank for Lackenby on a glorious autumn morning. 27/11/99 56036 heads south at Eaglescliffe with a scrap train in a lucky burst of sunlight 14/8/99 37116 leads 37503 past Middlesborough and head west. 27/10/01 56049 passes under the A19 with a lightly loaded Hoya train.3/11/02 56007 heads for Lackenby past South Bank with a steel train. 8/3/00 56072 creeps towards Middlesborough goods along the goods line with a trip working from Tees Yard. The new fencing does not help now at this shot compared to previous. 4/8/03 60059 approaches South Bank with a portion of the lime from tyne Yard. 12/5/02 37274 crawls past Port Clarence with acid from Haverton Hill - Seal Sands. This train was booked class 37 at the time. 7/1/00 56029 passes Cargo Fleet with the return Hoya from the docks to Tees Yard. The train would work to Carlisle later in the day. 31/10/99 With the cloud getting closer 56049 passes Cargo Fleet with an east bound empty steel. 18/9/99 60064 passes Stockton scrap yard with a very late running Margham to Hartlepool steel. 6/6/03 37057 leads 37503 south of Middlesborough on their way to Nunthorpe. 12/10/01 37372 again this time leading 37375 past Carlton in glorious conditions. 11/10/01 37109 leads 37372 past tees yardwith some rich cloud filling the sky. 19/10/00 Even a 66 can look good at this location as 66551 crosses Yarm Viaduct in perfect conditions with a northbound coal. 24/6/03 20303 and 20305 approach the junction at Seaton for the branch line up to Hartlepool power station. 13/6/03 60008 eases towards Middlesborough with a portion of the lime on a sunny 25/6/03 37372 leads 37109 under the A19 on the slow line. 17/10/00 37372 catches the early morning light as it crosses yarm viaduct with an empty steel. This location has to be one of the best on Teeside. The trees may become a problem in the near future ? taken at 6.23am 24/7/99 37698 passes Stockton on a glorious summers morning with a wagon movement from Tees Yard to Tyne Yard. 11/6/03 7.12am 56085 passes Cargo Fleet with a lightly loaded Hoya bound for Tees Dock. 17/10/99 56006 passes Middlesborough heading for Redcar. I had wanted to bag this loco for some time since it had been repainted into blue. Fortunantly I had gone to Teeside that morning and was delighted to see it sat on this rake in the yard ticking over. A quick dash to this bridge and a short time later it crawled past in glorious sunlight !! Mission accomplished as I did not get it again. 11/6/02 56032 at Cargo Fleet with a Eastbound MGR. 12/3/00 37710 eases through Stockton with the then daily trip to Thrislington. 20/8/03 56048 approaches Redcar with a potash train bound for Boulby Mine. 4/3/00 37710 at Carlton with the return working from Thrislinton - Tees Yard. This loco was a regular on this train at this time. 9/6/03 37065 passes Newport bridge with a portion of the Hardendale. This was unusual traction but was a delight on such a sunny day. 15/9/01 56027 passes under the A19 with an MGR. 12/2/00 Another of 37710 on Teeside, this time passing Port Clarence with the return Seal Sands - Haverton Hill acid. This was a regular Sunday working including this view, 12/3/00. 56033 passes under the A19 with a coke train from Redcar. This was a favorite train due to the mixed colours in the rake of wagons. 18/3/00. 56035 passes Eaglescliffe with the Sunday afternoon Redcar - Scunthorpe coke train. 28/6/98 Steam or Diesel ? 56038 is clearly working hard with the Sunday morning Hoya trip to Tees Dock. 13/2/00. 56046 passes Middlesborough just before the cloud came across for the rest of the day. The train the Tees Yard - Skinningrove. 11/6/02 - 56059 passes Redcar with a Boulby bound train. The Boulby trains did not run every Sunday but did more often than not. 10/10/99. 56072 passes Cargo Fleet with a steel train for Lackenby. By this time the end was in sight for these great locos and this was one of the last shots I took of a 56. 15/11/03. 60011 takes the lime past Middlesborough in glorious early morning light. 11/6/03. 60044 passes Middlesborough with a portion of the Lime. The two portions would join up at Tees Yard and then head for Hardendale early afternoon. 23/2/02. 60044 passes South Bank with the Sunday morning trip. The other portion would be close behind. 23/2/02. 56022 trundles over Yarm Viaduct on a glorious summers morning with a Scunthorpe - Redcar coke. I would oftern visit this location before work, arriving at 6am and leaving no later than 8 am. Taken at 7.20am, 29/6/99 37065 leads 37503 past Middlesborough with the The unique 56027 passes South Bank with the Hoya for Tees Dock. 12/5/02

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