The Red Ferret and Dartboard - British Railways' Steam Engines and Diesels http://michael527.fotopic.net/ 22 rows en-gb 60 The Bristolian hauled by 6024 King Edward I. http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1791535.html 6024 King Edward I ran to London with The Bristolian. I have included photographs of the arrival of the engine at Bristol Temple Meads with the coaches. I took some pictures of the engine running out of Temple Meads and on to Saltford, although the light was not good. There was quite a crowd taking photographs of the locomotive after it had drawn into platform 1 at London Paddington. Finally there are some experimental night pictures taken at both stations. The footplate crew and support team were preparing the King for a run down to Taunton and The West Somerset Railway. Saturday 12 December 2009: 6024 King Edward I ran to London with The Bristolian. I have included photographs of the arrival of the engine at Bristol Temple Meads with the coaches. I took some pictures of the engine running out of Temple Meads and on to Saltford, although the light was not good. There was quite a crowd taking photographs of the locomotive after it had drawn into platform 1 at London Paddington. Finally there are some experimental night pictures taken at both stations. The footplate crew and support team were preparing the King for a run down to Taunton and The West Somerset Railway.

6024 arrives at Temple Meads with the carriages for The Bristolian to London. Another look at Collet's 4-6-0 King Class engine on its arrival at Temple Meads. Tangoman up a tower mast watches 6024's exhaust fill the skies over Bristol. The 1920s meet the 1970s as the King heads out from Bristol. 6024 on the way through Saltford on the line to Bath. 6024 King Edward I at London Paddington Platform 1 with the 9.07 from Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa. London Paddington Platform 1, the steam special railtour from Bristol. 6024 at Paddington Station Platform 1. A view of the crowd admiring the King Class locomotive 6024 King Edward I. 6024 at platform 1 from behind the buffers. London, 6024 simmering in the cold December evening. 6024 waiting for the off at Paddington. The driver of King Edward I chats before the train heads out of Paddington. Bristol Temple Meads platform 3/4 6024 being readied for the run from Bristol to Bishop 6024 in the dark at Temple Meads. 6024 King Edward I after the trip to London. Time for a quick chat st water is pumped into the tender of 6024 before the run off from Bristol. A steam shroud envelops Temple Meads' Platform 3. After the run to Bristol from Paddington, the engine sets off for Taunton and The West Someret Railway.

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]]> Sat Dec 12 2009 60019 Bittern with The Cathedrals Express at Gatcombe by The River Severn. http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1788915.html A4 Pacific 60019 Bittern with another Cathedrals Express tour in Gloucestershire as it travelled to Wales. This train started at London, Paddington, ran via Swindon, then the Golden Valley line to Stroud, and Gloucester. It was then hauled alongside The Severn Esturary to Lydney and Chepstow. The pictures were taken at Gatcombe, with the River Severn in the background, as the engine hauled its train to Purton, Chepstow, Newport and Cardiff. Saturday 5 December 2009: A4 Pacific 60019 Bittern with another Cathedrals Express tour in Gloucestershire as it travelled to Wales. This train started at London, Paddington, ran via Swindon, then the Golden Valley line to Stroud, and Gloucester. It was then hauled alongside The Severn Esturary to Lydney and Chepstow. The pictures were taken at Gatcombe, with the River Severn in the background, as the engine hauled its train to Purton, Chepstow, Newport and Cardiff.

Bittern en route from Gloucester to Chepstow and Cardiff. Gresley A4 Pacific Bittern with the River Severn in the background at Gatcombe. 60019 Bittern passing the Severn at Gatcombe, Gloucestershire. The Cathedrals Express heads off to the Welsh border at Chepstow. A final look at Bittern running near the Severn at Purton near Lydney, Gloucestershire.

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]]> Sat Dec 5 2009 60019 Bittern The Cathedrals Express to Bath and Bristol http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1787430.html Some pictures of one of Gresley's A4 Pacifics Bittern 60019, with The Cathedrals Express on the run to Bristol from Bath. The pictures were taken on the footpath near the A4 at Corston. This Steam Dreams Tour had started out from London's Victoria Station. A low flying Westland Commando helicopter and an oil train arrived a few minutes before the Gresley Pacific, followed by a ballast train. Tuesday 1 December 2009: Some pictures of one of Gresley's A4 Pacifics Bittern 60019, with The Cathedrals Express on the run to Bristol from Bath. The pictures were taken on the footpath near the A4 at Corston. This Steam Dreams Tour had started out from London's Victoria Station. A low flying Westland Commando helicopter and an oil train arrived a few minutes before the Gresley Pacific, followed by a ballast train.

Fuel train behind 66063 at Corston. Low flying Westland Commando helicopter near Bath. Bittern with the late running Cathedrals Express at Corston. 60019 running along the embankment at Corston. The exhaust steam trails over The Cathedrals Express as it rushes on to Bristol from Bath. The streamlined front of A4 Pacific Bittern helps lift the exhaust from the engine over the train. 60019 Bittern leaving the outskirts of Bath. One of Gresley's A4 Pacifics, Bittern running with The Cathderals Express to Bath and Bristol. Bittern running on to Saltford and Bristol, passing over a footpath down to the Avon. 60019 Bittern heading for Saltford and Bristol seen from a footpath at Corston. Engineer's train with 60073 near Corston heading to Bath.

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]]> Tue Dec 1 2009 60019 Bittern near Ashchurch with The Cathedrals Express http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1786311.html Gresley A4 Pacific 60019 Bittern approaching the crossing at Natton near Ashchurch on the outskirts of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire with The Cathedrals Express heading for Worcester Shrub Hill. The final shot shows Botaurus the support Coach, which carries the Latin name for a bittern. I think that the driver had eased off the regulator, there was plenty of exhaust visible before the train reached the road bridge in the background. Bittern was built by The London and North Eastern Railway 1937 at Doncaster Works (works number 1866), it was originally numbered 4464. It was renumbered as No 19 under the LNER 1946 renumbering scheme and after nationalisation it became 60019. Saturday 28 November 2009: Gresley A4 Pacific 60019 Bittern approaching the crossing at Natton near Ashchurch on the outskirts of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire with The Cathedrals Express heading for Worcester Shrub Hill. The final shot shows Botaurus the support Coach, which carries the Latin name for a bittern. I think that the driver had eased off the regulator, there was plenty of exhaust visible before the train reached the road bridge in the background. Bittern was built by The London and North Eastern Railway 1937 at Doncaster Works (works number 1866), it was originally numbered 4464. It was renumbered as No 19 under the LNER 1946 renumbering scheme and after nationalisation it became 60019.

60019 Bittern running towards Ashchurch from Cheltenham. Bittern 60019 approaches the crossing at Natton outside Ashchurch. A4 Bittern with a Worcester bound Cathedrals Express near Ashchurch. Gresley Pacific 60019 Bittern at Homedowns crossing near Ashchurch. Bittern with its support coach leading The Cathedrals Express on to Worcester, seen near Tewkesbury.

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]]> Sat Nov 28 2009 The Merchant Venturer 35028 Clan Line at Corston http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1783469.html Rebuilt Merchant Navy Class Pacific locomotive 35028 Clan Line pictured on the way to Bristol in inclement weather at Corston, near Bath, with The Merchant Venturer. This was a rare chance to see this engine running on this main line from London to Bristol. Fifteen minutes before the engine arrived the heavens opened up. Conditions were very unpleasant with strong wind and pouring rain. Saturday 21 November 2009: Rebuilt Merchant Navy Class Pacific locomotive 35028 Clan Line pictured on the way to Bristol in inclement weather at Corston, near Bath, with The Merchant Venturer. This was a rare chance to see this engine running on this main line from London to Bristol. Fifteen minutes before the engine arrived the heavens opened up. Conditions were very unpleasant with strong wind and pouring rain.

Clan Line 35028 running in gloomy conditions near Newton St Loe, Bath. 35028 Clan Line in the murk at Newton St Loe, near Bath en route for Bristol. The Merchant Venturer hauled by 35028 Clan Line at Corston near Bath. Seen from the footpath near the A4, Clan Line runs onwards to Bristol in heavy weather. Merchant Navy Class Engine Clan Line running with The Merchant Venturer at Corston near Bath, en route for Bristol Temple Meads.

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]]> Sat Nov 21 2009 60163 Tornado at Sapperton with The Thames Tornado http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1777783.html The A1 Pacfic Trust's engine Tornado 60163 worked a heavy train at Sapperton Bank on the Golden Valley line between Stroud, Kemble and Swindon. This Pathfinder Tour was running to London from Gloucester. The pictures were taken near one of the foot crossings at Frampton Mansell. Saturday 7 November 2009: The A1 Pacfic Trust's engine Tornado 60163 worked a heavy train at Sapperton Bank on the Golden Valley line between Stroud, Kemble and Swindon. This Pathfinder Tour was running to London from Gloucester. The pictures were taken near one of the foot crossings at Frampton Mansell.

60163 Tornado on the ascent of Sapperton Bank. The A1 Pacific Trust's engine Tornado 60163 heading away from Stroud for Kemble and Swindon. 60163 Tornado on the approach to the crossing at Frampton Mansell. 60163 Tornado on the way up Sapperton Bank at Frampton Mansell near Stroud. Tornado 60163 on the move in Gloucestershire.

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]]> Sat Nov 7 2009 4953 Pitchford Hall and 5029 Nunney Castle Light Engine Move http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1770556.html Nunney Castle pilots Pitchford Hall on the move from the West Somerset Railway via Bristol to Tysley, Birmingham. I photographed the two engines near Yatton Loop about half a mile from the station. This time the weasel kept away. I ought to have gone to the crossing at West Hewish, they had eased off the regulators by the time they reached Yatton Loop. Tuesday 20 October 2009: Nunney Castle pilots Pitchford Hall on the move from the West Somerset Railway via Bristol to Tysley, Birmingham. I photographed the two engines near Yatton Loop about half a mile from the station. This time the weasel kept away. I ought to have gone to the crossing at West Hewish, they had eased off the regulators by the time they reached Yatton Loop.

4953 Pitchford Hall led by 5029 Nunney Castle between West Hewish and Yatton Loop. The two engines have eased off as they approach Yatton Loop. 4953 Pitchford Hall is masked by leading engine 5029 Nunney Castle towards Yatton and Bristol. 5029 Nunney Catle and 4953 Pitchford Hall on the way back from The West Somerset Railway to Birmingham. Nunney Castle pilots Pitchford Hall towards Bristol on a murky October morning. The two engines had eased off by the time they reached me. The two 4-6-0s coasting into Yatton Station.

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]]> Tue Oct 20 2009 6024 King Edward I Light Engine Move http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1770197.html 6024 King Edward I was travelling between Minehead and Kidderminster on a Light Engine Move with the support coach. It is due to run on The Severn Valley Railway during the school half term week. The photographs were taken at Filton Abbey Wood Station as the engine headed out towards Bristol Parkway, Gloucester then on to Kidderminster. Monday 19 October 2009: 6024 King Edward I was travelling between Minehead and Kidderminster on a Light Engine Move with the support coach. It is due to run on The Severn Valley Railway during the school half term week. The photographs were taken at Filton Abbey Wood Station as the engine headed out towards Bristol Parkway, Gloucester then on to Kidderminster.

Topped and tailed with Class 67s and blue gray Inter City Stock. An odd little beast, a Matisa tamping machine passes through Filton Abbey Wood Station. 6024 after climbing Filton Bank heads on through Filton Abbey Wood Station for Kidderminster. King Edward I after working trains at The West Somerset Railway on the move to The Severn Valley Railway via Bristol. 6024 at Filton Abbey Wood en route for the Severn Valley Railway. 6024 with the support coach runs through Filton Abbey Wood to take the line to Bristol Parkway then on to Kidderminster.

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]]> Mon Oct 19 2009 Work on 6024 at Minehead http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1766742.html 6024 King Edward I was at Minehead after visiting the West Somerset Railway's Autumn Gala. The sheer size of The King Class Engine can be appreciated from these shots. A flare was being used to illuminate the inside, as part of a boiler washout and examination. Saturday 10 October 2009: 6024 King Edward I was at Minehead after visiting the West Somerset Railway's Autumn Gala. The sheer size of The King Class Engine can be appreciated from these shots. A flare was being used to illuminate the inside, as part of a boiler washout and examination.

The support crew are dwarfed by the King's massive boiler. Two of the support crew inspecting the boiler on 6024. The support crew working on King Edward I at Minehead. View of the open smokebox door of 6024. 6024 King Edward I dwarfs 4953 Pitchford Hall.

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]]> Sat Oct 10 2009 Pitchford Hall 4953 at The West Somerset Railway http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1766741.html 4953 Pitchford Hall was running on the West Somerset Railway after travelling from Birmingham for Autumn Gala on the WSR. The engine was built in 1929 and is based at Tyseley Museum in Birmingham. Saturday 10 October 2009: 4953 Pitchford Hall was running on the West Somerset Railway after travelling from Birmingham for Autumn Gala on the WSR. The engine was built in 1929 and is based at Tyseley Museum in Birmingham.

WSR Mogul running tender first from Stogumber to Crowcombe Heathfield. WSR's Mogul heading towards Stogumber. 4953 heading away up the hill from Stobumber to Crowcombe Heathfield. 4953 Pitchford Hall heading to Leigh Bridge. 4953 Pitchford Hall near Leigh Bridge. 4953 working hard on the climb up to Leigh Bridge from Stogumber. 5553 at one of the sidings at Bishops Lydeard Station. Looking north back to Bishops Lydeard Station. 4953 running near the locomotive compound at Bishops Lydeard. Pitchford Hall 4953 reverses after completing her run from Minehead.

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]]> Sat Oct 10 2009 Bristol - London Cathedrals Express hauled by 34067 Tangmere http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1765941.html I went over to Claverton Pumping Station by the Kennet and Avon Canal to take these shots of Tangmere with The Cathedrals Express working for Steam Dreams. The train runs close by this canal in Somerset and Wiltshire. Just in case anyone wonders I was behind a fence and I used a telephoto lens. Perhaps I should have made better use of the light by going to the canal bridge 250 yards nearer to Bathampton. The light was better... Thursday 8 October 2009: I went over to Claverton Pumping Station by the Kennet and Avon Canal to take these shots of Tangmere with The Cathedrals Express working for Steam Dreams. The train runs close by this canal in Somerset and Wiltshire. Just in case anyone wonders I was behind a fence and I used a telephoto lens. Perhaps I should have made better use of the light by going to the canal bridge 250 yards nearer to Bathampton. The light was better...

Tangmere has left Bathampton Junction for Bradford on Avon, Westbury and the Berks and Hants line to London. Unrebuilt Bulleid Pacific Tangmere rounding one of the bends at Claverton near the River Avon as it moves from Somerset into Wiltshire. The railway is sandwiched between the Kennet and Avon Canal and the River Avon at Claverton. The train to London will run close to the Kennet and Avon Canal for the next 60 or 70 miles. 34067 Tangmere at Claverton Pumping Station. A dark exhaust masks the hills near Bathford and Bathampton. Tangmere with The return leg of the Cathedrals Express working towards London seen at Claverton Pumping Station. A quick shot of the whole train as it passed the foot crossing at Claverton. Trees in the Avon Valley bask in the autumn sun as Tangmere runs off towards Limpley Stoke. A long exhaust plume covers the Cathedrals Express as it passes the footcrossing at Claverton Pumping Station.

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]]> Thu Oct 8 2009 34067 Tangmere and The Cathedrals Express http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1765624.html Unrebuilt Battle of Britain Pacific Tangmere 34067 running alongside the A4 at Newton Meadows, Corston near Bath with The Cathedrals Express from London to Bristol. This service run by Steam Dreams ran via The Berks and Hants line. Thursday 8 October 2009: Unrebuilt Battle of Britain Pacific Tangmere 34067 running alongside the A4 at Newton Meadows, Corston near Bath with The Cathedrals Express from London to Bristol. This service run by Steam Dreams ran via The Berks and Hants line.

Unrebuilt Bulleid Pacific Tangmere with a hint of Autumn in the trees on the hillside. Unrebuilt Bulleid Pacific Tangmere at Newton Meadows, near Bath. Tangmere and The Cathedrals Express near Bath. The sun catches the casing of the Unrebuilt Battle of Britain Class locomotive Tangmere. The Cathedrals Express passes Corston Hall, near Bath en route for Bristol. Tangmere heads off towards Saltford Rugby Club and Bristol.

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]]> Thu Oct 8 2009 The Witch Way http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1764002.html Black Five 45231 with Spitfire Railtours trip from Preston, Manchester to Huddersfield, Blackburn seen from Hebden Bridge Station in West Yorkshire. Hebden Bridge Station was built by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway in 1870 and is a grade ii listed building. Saturday 3 October 2009: Black Five 45231 with Spitfire Railtours trip from Preston, Manchester to Huddersfield, Blackburn seen from Hebden Bridge Station in West Yorkshire. Hebden Bridge Station was built by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway in 1870 and is a grade ii listed building.

Standard Five 45231 at Hebden Bridge on the run back through West Yorkshire.. The Witch Way heading towards the staggered platforms at Hebden Bridge Station hauled by 45231. Black Five 45231 on its approach to Hebden Bridge Signal Box. 45231 about to pass the signal box at Hebden Bridge en route for Blackburn.

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]]> Sat Oct 3 2009 Yatton Station http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1761594.html Two steam engines Pitchford Hall and Nunney Castle were passing through at Yatton en route for the WSR, but they arrived early. I missed them, but took a shot of a weasel and some passing trains. Monday 28 September 2009: Two steam engines Pitchford Hall and Nunney Castle were passing through at Yatton en route for the WSR, but they arrived early. I missed them, but took a shot of a weasel and some passing trains.

150265 for Bristol and 150263 for Weston Super Mare pass near Yatton. A top and tailed Class 67 train heads towards Yatton. 67016 at the back. Class 43 heads past the loops at Yatton. Watching me at the level crossing.

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]]> Mon Sep 28 2009 Torbay Express Penultimate Run 2009 http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1757920.html I travelled on the Torbay Express from Bristol to Kingswear hauled by 6024 King Edward I. I have included a mix of pictures from the train as it passed through Somerset and Devon. Sunday 20 September 2009: I travelled on the Torbay Express from Bristol to Kingswear hauled by 6024 King Edward I. I have included a mix of pictures from the train as it passed through Somerset and Devon.

6024 ready to leave the middle road, the train will be brought back in reverse to Temple Meads Station. The King is about to start manoevres at Temple Meads. 6024 has brought the train in after passing under Bath Road Bridge. 6024 almost ready to leave Bristol. The ghostly image of 6024 leaving from Temple Meads with The Torbay Express. close up of the king on departure. On the way out from Taunton. At the stop of Whiteball Summit the engine came to a stop. 1920s design meets 1970s design. The green light gives a clear road for 6024. The train runs past the River Teign. 6024 running in reverse at Kingswear, with the River Dart in the foreground. 6024 at Kingswear. 6024 and The Torbay Express at Newton Abbot with the race course ahead. In the dark at Taunton.

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]]> Sun Sep 20 2009 Standard Tanks at The Swanage Railway http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1756325.html Views of the two BR Standard tank engines 80078, and 80104 running during the Swanage Railway Gala. Most of the pictures were taken from the footpaths near the Woodyhyde campsite. Saturday 12 September 2009: Views of the two BR Standard tank engines 80078, and 80104 running during the Swanage Railway Gala. Most of the pictures were taken from the footpaths near the Woodyhyde campsite.

80078 leaving Harman's Cross near Woodyhyde campsite. Workstained BR 80078 at Swanage Station. At some point this engine had been turned on the turntable at Swanage. 80104 heads out of Harman's Cross to Swanage 80104 leaving Harman's Cross. 80078 with the Harman's Cross Norden Shuttle. 80078 Light Engine in Reverse. 80078 running in reverse towards Woodyhyde. The Standard Tank 80104 running bunker first at Woodyhyde. 80104 running bunker first to Corfe Castle. 80078 on an evening run out of Harman's Cross. Profile of 80078 near Woodyhyde campsite. A final view of 80078 running on to Corfe Castle & Norden.

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]]> Sat Sep 12 2009 Swanage Railway Grand Steam Gala - The Bulleid Pacifics. http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1756285.html Rebuilt West Country Pacific 34028 Eddystone and Unrebuilt Battle of Britain Pacific 34070 Manston were hauling trains on the Swanage Railway during the Gala on September 12th. Saturday 12 September 2009: Rebuilt West Country Pacific 34028 Eddystone and Unrebuilt Battle of Britain Pacific 34070 Manston were hauling trains on the Swanage Railway during the Gala on September 12th.

34028 Eddystone rounding the bend after passing Woodyhyde campsite. 34028 passes grazing cattle as it runs through the Dorset countryside. 34028 Eddystone approaches Bridge no 22. Eddystone heading towards Corfe Castle as seenn from the footpath from Woodyhyde.

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]]> Sat Sep 12 2009 The Swanage Steam Railway Gala http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1755644.html Some views of the M7 tank engine No 53 running in plain black livery with the Southern Railway's Sunshine Yellow lettering. This Edwardian engine is seen running through the South Dorset landscape of the Isle of Purbeck. This engine was designed for the London and South Western Railway by Dugald Drummond and built in 1905. It was numbered 30053 by British Railways with a power classification of 2p. Saturday 12 September 2009: Some views of the M7 tank engine No 53 running in plain black livery with the Southern Railway's Sunshine Yellow lettering. This Edwardian engine is seen running through the South Dorset landscape of the Isle of Purbeck. This engine was designed for the London and South Western Railway by Dugald Drummond and built in 1905. It was numbered 30053 by British Railways with a power classification of 2p.

Double header with contrasting tank engines in reverse near Woodyhyde on the Swanage Railway. The M7 is sporting Southern Railway Sunshine Lettering. The M7 heads towards Harman's Cross Station on its way to Swanage. The Drummond M7 0-4-4 tank at the Swanage Railway Gala. The M7 with some of the Purbeck Hills in the background. The Drummond M7 0-4-4 tank No 53 running near Woodyhyde en route for Corfe Castle. The M7 is an Edwardian design running on the Swanage Railway.

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]]> Sat Sep 12 2009 Swanage Railway Gala No 88 at The South Dorset Seaside. http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1755152.html Views of the Swanage Railway 2009 Gala's visiting engine Fowler 2-8-0 SD&JR No 88 or BR 53808. This engine is owned by the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust and is on loan to The West Somerset Railway. I photographed it at Corfe Castle and from fields near Harman's Cross Station. The weather in Dorset was warm and bright. Saturday 12 September 2009: Views of the Swanage Railway 2009 Gala's visiting engine Fowler 2-8-0 SD&JR No 88 or BR 53808. This engine is owned by the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust and is on loan to The West Somerset Railway. I photographed it at Corfe Castle and from fields near Harman's Cross Station. The weather in Dorset was warm and bright.

88 pilots Manston 34070 towards Corfe Castle. Fowler 2-8-0 seen from the footpath to the east of Woodyhyde campsite and Harman's Cross Station. Visiting 2-8-0 from the West Somerset Railway seen near Woodyhyde Campsite and Harman's Cross Station. The rolling Purbeck Hills form a backdrop for the 2-8-0 No 88 heading towards Swanage, seen near Harman's Cross Station. The ruins of Corfe Castle form a backdrop for 88 and 30428 Eddystone as they prepare to run on to Norden. The visiting 7F with Corfe Castle in the background. Fowler 2-8-0 from the West Somerset Railway slows down on the approach to Corfe Castle Station on the Swanage Railway. 88 resting at Swanage Station. 88 at Swanage Station after bring in another train from Norden. Fowler 2-8-0 about to leave the Harman's Cross siddings with a Swanage bound freight train. SD&JR No 88 from the footpath near Woodyhyde Campsite. Mixed traffic engine No 88 running on a South Dorset branch line to Swanage. No 88 running towards Woodyhyde Campsite near Corfe Castle, Dorset.

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]]> Sat Sep 12 2009 A Day At The Seaside - Severn Valley Railway http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1752325.html The SVR had a theme of A Day at The Seaside. Bradley Manor, Erlstoke Manor and Kinlet Hall hauled some of the trains. Some of the pictures were taken from the Engine House Museum, Highley: Hampton Loade, Bewdley Station, Arley and Kidderminster. Saturday 5 September 2009: The SVR had a theme of A Day at The Seaside. Bradley Manor, Erlstoke Manor and Kinlet Hall hauled some of the trains. Some of the pictures were taken from the Engine House Museum, Highley: Hampton Loade, Bewdley Station, Arley and Kidderminster.

4396 Kinlet Hall approaches Hampton Loade Station. The fireman is ready to pass the token over at the Hampton Loade signal box. The token exchange is about to take place. Bradley Manor 7802 seen from the Engine House at Highley. 7802 on the way into Highley Station. Kinlet Hall approaching Hampton Loade. Bradley Manor passes Bewdley South signal box. Kinlet Hall on a light engine move at Arley, running in tender first to Kidderminster.

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]]> Sat Sep 5 2009 A Day at The Seaside - and a flying pig http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1751177.html The Severn Valley Railway had a theme for this weekend, A Day At The Seaside. Engines in steam included Kinlet Hall, Bradley Manor, Erlstoke Manor. However this collection focuses on H. G. Ivatt's austere LMS 4F 2-6-0 design. The Flying Pig BR no 43106 is shown standing in the yard at Bridgnorth. Like all but 3 of the class, this engine was built by British Railways. 43106 was completed in 1951 at Darlington and given the BR power classification 4mt. The next gallery will include the Manors and Kinlet Hall. Saturday 5 September 2009: The Severn Valley Railway had a theme for this weekend, A Day At The Seaside. Engines in steam included Kinlet Hall, Bradley Manor, Erlstoke Manor. However this collection focuses on H. G. Ivatt's austere LMS 4F 2-6-0 design. The Flying Pig BR no 43106 is shown standing in the yard at Bridgnorth. Like all but 3 of the class, this engine was built by British Railways. 43106 was completed in 1951 at Darlington and given the BR power classification 4mt. The next gallery will include the Manors and Kinlet Hall.

43106 at Bridgnorth engine shed. A mix of oil and parafin brings a sheen to the smokebox of the flying pig 43106. pigs can fly See the wings do move. Q. Why is there a flying pig on the top lamp bracket? 43106 4mt designed for the LMS by H. G. Ivatt. 43106 at Bridgnorth A view of the tender and cab of 43106 An austere design influenced by wartime experience. Smokebox of 43106 taken from the train leaving Bridgnorth.

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]]> Sat Sep 5 2009 Torbay Express at Yatton http://michael527.fotopic.net/c1747618.html 6024 King Edward I running through from Yatton Station after leaving Bristol for Taunton, Exeter, Paignton and Kingswear with a Torbay Express steam service. The pictures were taken at the level crossing at Gas House Lane, outside Yatton, I hadn't been to this location but it is listed on Peter Lawson's excellent Bristol Railway Archive site. Sunday 30 August 2009: 6024 King Edward I running through from Yatton Station after leaving Bristol for Taunton, Exeter, Paignton and Kingswear with a Torbay Express steam service. The pictures were taken at the level crossing at Gas House Lane, outside Yatton, I hadn't been to this location but it is listed on Peter Lawson's excellent Bristol Railway Archive site.

6024 King Edward I heads away from Yatton Station. The Torbay Express headed by King Edward I at Yatton. 6024 with a Torbay Express from Bristol to Kingswear at Yatton. The King heads off for Worle Junction after leaving Yatton. The King Class engine 6024 King Edward I near the loop at Yatton. The King seen from the level crossing south of Yatton Station.

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