Railway illustrations by Colin J. Marsden http://cjm.fotopic.net/ 44 rows en-gb 60 The Class 380 Desiro for Scotland http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1782641.html Images taken at the Siemens plant in Krefeld, Germany on 17 November 2009 to mark the production of the new Class 380 Desiro fleet for ScotRail Wednesday 18 November 2009: Images taken at the Siemens plant in Krefeld, Germany on 17 November 2009 to mark the production of the new Class 380 Desiro fleet for ScotRail

A Class 380 floor pan is seen inverted in the main vehicle fabrication shop at Krefeld. 17 November 2009. A complete Class 380 aluminum body shell in the main fabrication shop at Siemens Krefeld on 17 November 2009. Class 380 bodyside panels in the main assembly shop at Siemens, Krefeld, 17 November 2009. The first complete Class 380 vehicle, the driving car from four-car set No. 380101 pokes out from the commissioning hall at Krefeld on 17 November 2009. With a new Dutch suburban unit on the left, the first complete Class 380 driving car from set No. 380101 stands in the commissioning hall at Krefeld on 17 November 2009. Front end detail of the first driving car for a Class 380/1. The front gangway door connection is shown in its extended position (ready for coupling). The interior of the Class 380 has the 2+2 low density seating layout, with a mix of airline and facing seats. The facing seats have half depth tables with power sockets for lap top or telephone charging. Interior of the first complete driving car for set No. 380101. Engineers make ready to push the first complete Class 380 vehicle back into the commissioning hall after its official roll out at Krefeld on 17 November 2009.

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]]> Wed Nov 18 2009 California Action September/October 2008 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1618608.html Another GREAT visit to California Arrived via San Francisco and then travelled south to Tehachapi, Los Angeles and San Diego before returning north to San Francisco and returning to the UK. Sunday 30 November 2008: Another GREAT visit to California Arrived via San Francisco and then travelled south to Tehachapi, Los Angeles and San Diego before returning north to San Francisco and returning to the UK.

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]]> Sun Nov 30 2008 InnoTrans 2008 and Berlin area http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1585380.html A collection of pictures taken at InnoTrans 2008 at Berlin Messe on 23 September 2008 and a few German illustrations around the Berlin area on 23/24 September 2008 Saturday 27 September 2008: A collection of pictures taken at InnoTrans 2008 at Berlin Messe on 23 September 2008 and a few German illustrations around the Berlin area on 23/24 September 2008

Cross Rail Euro Class 66 No. DE6312F, InnoTrans, Berlin 23 September 2008 Cross Rail Euro Class 66 No. DE6312F, InnoTrans, Berlin 23 September 2008 Driving cab of Euro Class 66 DE6312F, fitted for Three Countries operation, France, Germany and Belgium. Driving cab of Euro Class 66 DE6312F, fitted for Three Countries operation, France, Germany and Belgium. Driving cab of Euro Class 66 DE6312F, fitted for Three Countries operation, France, Germany and Belgium. Driving cab of Euro Class 66 DE6312F, fitted for Three Countries operation, France, Germany and Belgium. Driving cab of Euro Class 66 DE6312F, fitted for Three Countries operation, France, Germany and Belgium. - Detail of cab air conditioning unit Cross Rail Euro Class 66 No. DE6312F, InnoTrans, Berlin 23 September 2008 Voith 'Maxima' CC30 diesel-hydraulic, set to deliver 2,750kW (3688hp). Might we see something like this soon ordered for First/GBRf?? Voith 'Maxima' CC30 diesel-hydraulic, set to deliver 2,750kW (3688hp). Might we see something like this soon ordered for First/GBRf?? Skoda-built Czech Railway Class 380 No. 380-001-8 and Talgo L-9202 Virgen del Buen Camino stand side by side at innoTrans 2008. L-9202 is the first high speed variable-gauge loco in the World and has a top speed of 260km/h (162mph) Linsinger rail grinding machine Linsinger rail grinding machine Driving cab of Voith 'Maxima' CC30 Driving cab of Voith 'Maxima' CC30 Voith 'Maxima' CC30 diesel-hydraulic, set to deliver 2,750kW (3688hp). Might we see something like this soon ordered for First/GBRf?? Voith 'Maxima' CC30 diesel-hydraulic, set to deliver 2,750kW (3688hp). Might we see something like this soon ordered for First/GBRf?? Voith 'Maxima' CC30 diesel-hydraulic, set to deliver 2,750kW (3688hp). On the left is Eisenbahn-Bau-und Betriebsgesellschaft Pressnitztalbahn mbH (PRESS) Class 346 No. 346-025-8 which was ex DR No. 345-091. Driving cab of Voith 'Maxima' CC30 The latest of the Alstom TGV product line - The AGV - with a top speed of 360km/h in commercial operation. Bombardier TRAXX E186-209 The latest of the Alstom TGV product line - The AGV - with a top speed of 360km/h in commercial operation. The latest of the Alstom TGV product line - The AGV - with a top speed of 360km/h in commercial operation. Cab detail The latest of the Alstom TGV product line - The AGV - with a top speed of 360km/h in commercial operation. Interior One of the Siemens Desiro family 460-006-0 is owned by Trans Regio and used on the new Mittelrhein Bahn operating line RB26 between Cologne and Koblenz and on line RB32 between Koblenz and Mainz. 17 sets will be in service by December 2008 SNCB Class 18 No. 1860 is one of 60 brand new Siemens dual voltage 'universal' locos. The max hp of these locos is 6000kW or 8046hp

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 California March - April 2008 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1501290.html Another great trip was had to California between 25 March and 9 April 2008. Locations visited included Tehachapi area, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, Oakland, Pinole and San Francisco. Captions will be added as time allows. Monday 28 April 2008: Another great trip was had to California between 25 March and 9 April 2008. Locations visited included Tehachapi area, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, Oakland, Pinole and San Francisco. Captions will be added as time allows.

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]]> Mon Apr 28 2008 California September 2007 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1392865.html More views of the Tehachapi, Cajon, Los Angeles and San Francisco areas taken between 14-28 September 2007. Captions will be added over the next few days as time allows. Sunday 21 October 2007: More views of the Tehachapi, Cajon, Los Angeles and San Francisco areas taken between 14-28 September 2007. Captions will be added over the next few days as time allows.

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]]> Sun Oct 21 2007 Belgium and Holland 14-14 June 2007 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1307457.html A short trip to Belgium and Holland on 13-14 June 2007. On route a quick visit to Sifer 2007 in Lille, was followed by lineside action in Belgium and various locations in Holland. After two days of railways, it was a day of aircraft activity with Kevin Wills at the 2007 Dutch Air Force show held at Volkel (i'm still trying to find out what some of these winged items are!!) Tuesday 19 June 2007: A short trip to Belgium and Holland on 13-14 June 2007. On route a quick visit to Sifer 2007 in Lille, was followed by lineside action in Belgium and various locations in Holland. After two days of railways, it was a day of aircraft activity with Kevin Wills at the 2007 Dutch Air Force show held at Volkel (i'm still trying to find out what some of these winged items are!!)

SNCB 197 + 177 pass Spriete towards Kortrijk 12.39. 13 June 2007. SNCB push-pull set with locos SNCB2742 (middle) and SNCB 2750 on rear pass Spriete towards Kortrijk 12.42. 13 June 2007. SNCB push-pull set with locos SNCB2742 (middle) and SNCB 2750 on rear pass Spriete towards Kortrijk 12.42. 13 June 2007. SNCB 456 + 454 pass Spriete, pass from Kortrijk direction 12.48. 16 June 2007. SNCB 446 + 476 pass Spriete, pass towards Kortrijk, 13.21. 13 June 2007. SNCB push pull with SNCB 2110 on rear pass Spriete from Kortrijk, 13.31. 13 June 2007. SNCB 2738 pass Spriete, pass towards Kortrijk, 13.33. 13 June 2007. SNCB7720 trip freight from liner terminal to main yard at Kallo in Antwerpen Dock. 13 June 2007. SNCB 2311 + SNCB 2356 Kallo in Antwerpen Docks freight departing yard, 15.18. 13 June 2007 PB 14 pass Gilze Rijen, container train towards Tilburg, 17.55. 13 June 2007. NS 802 + 450 pass Gilze Rijen, pass towards Breda, 17.57. 13 June 2007. NS 1751 pass Gilze Rijen, pass towards Breda, 18.03. 13 June 2007. ACTS 7103 pass Gilze Rijen, containers towards Breda, 18.11. 13 June 2007. Railion 6450 pass Gilze Rijen. Short chemical tank set towards Breda, 18.15. 13 June 2007. NS 1732 pass Gilze Rijen, pass towards Tilburg, 18.20. 13 June 2007. SNCB7776 + SNCB 7774 pass Gilze Rijen, covered wagons towards Breda, 18.35. 13 June 2007. NS 824, NS 845, NS 941 app Gilze Rijen, pass towards Breda, 18.55. 13 June 2007. NS push-pull set with NS 1765 on rear pass Hooghout, pass towards Tilburg, 19.58. 13 June 2007. MRCE 653-08 dep Lage Zwaluwe, container train northbound, 10.52. 14 June 2007. SNCB 1191 pass Lage Zwaluwe, northbound pass, 11.17. 14 June 2007. Railion 6460 dep Lage Zwaluwe, trip (one wagon) to dock, 11.26. 14 June 2007 1216-050-5 (E190-050) under test on new HSL-Zoid line at Lage Zwaluwe, 11.29hrs. 14 June 2007. NS 7805 pass Lage Zwaluwe, northbound pass, 11.40. 14 June 2007. Railion 6503 pass Lage Zwaluwe, southbound mixed freight, 11.44. 14 June 2007. PB017 pass Lage Zwaluwe, southbound hopper train. 11.50. 14 June 2007. ERS 6602, ERS 6611 pass Lage Zwaluwe, northbound containers, 11.56. 14 June 2007. Railion 1604 pass Lage Zwaluwe, southbound mixed freight, 11.56. 14 June 2007. SNCB 7787, + SNCB7775 await line up at Lage Zwaluwe, northbound container train, 12.00. 14 June 2007. MRCE 8653-01 pass Lage Zwaluwe, southbound container train, 12.05. 14 June 2007. NS 1780 passes Lage Zwaluwe, southbound pass, 12.10. 14 June 2007. NS 8670 pass Lage Zwaluwe, northbound pass, 12.35. 14 June 2007. Railion 6517, Rail 6454 pass Lage Zwaluwe, southbound container freight, 12.47. 14 June 2007. NS 1720 pass Lage Zwaluwe Junction, northbound pass, 13.37. 14 June 2007. NS 8675 pass Lage Zwaluwe Junction, northbound pass, 13.51. 14 June 2007. NS 854, NS 813, NS 935 pass Lage Zwaluwe Junction, northbound pass, 13.57. 14 June 2007. Railion 1612 pass Lage Zwaluwe Junction, northbound container 14.21. 14 June 2007. NS 8741 pass Lage Zwaluwe Junction, northbound pass, 14.25. 14 June 2007. Railion 6451 pass Lage Zwaluwe Junction, northbound mixed freight from Lage Zwaluwe yard 14.29. 14 June 2007. NS 8672, NS 8651 pass Lage Zwaluwe Junction, northbound pass, 14.36. 14 June 2007. ERS 6612 pass Lage Zwaluwe Junction, northbound container train, 14.41. 14 June 2007. NS 1756 pass Lage Zwaluwe Station, southbound pass, 15.11. 14 June 2007. NS 7805 pass Lage Zwaluwe Station, southbound pass, 15.23. 14 June 2007. NS 1726 pass Lage Zwaluwe Station, northbound stopping passenger, 15.34. 14 June 2007. NS 1773 pass Lage Zwaluwe Station, southbound pass, 15.40. 14 June 2007. Railion 6455, Rail 6443 pass Lage Zwaluwe Station, southbound container, 14.47. 14 June 2007. Railion 1612 Lage Zwaluwe Station, souhbound mixed freight, 15.56. 14 June 2007. NS 1828 pass Lage Zwaluwe Station, southbound pass, 15.59. 14 June 2007. NS 1771 pass Rijen towards Tilburg, 17.02. 14 June 2007. Railion 6430 pass Rijen, chemical train towards Tilburg, 17.22. 14 June 2007. NS 1840 pass Rijen, pass towards Tilburg, 17.36. 14 June 2007.

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]]> Tue Jun 19 2007 California, Arizona and Nevada April-May 2007 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1283326.html A selection of illustrations taken on a two week trip with Brian Garrett and Chris Perkins through California, Arizona and Nevada in April-May 2007 Sunday 20 May 2007: A selection of illustrations taken on a two week trip with Brian Garrett and Chris Perkins through California, Arizona and Nevada in April-May 2007

AMTK794 light Oakland/Jack London Square after working in on 'Private Varnish'. 26 April 2007. Private Varnish AMK800039 on rear on southbound train, Ex SOO line car No. 52 of 1921 vintage, 08.55. 16 April 2007. AMK117, AMK461 at/dep jack London Square, southbound Train 11 10.00 Seattle (25/04) - Los Angeles 10.00. 26 April 2007. AMK117, AMK461 at/dep jack London Square, southbound Train 11 10.00 Seattle (25/04) - Los Angeles 10.00. 26 April 2007. Private Varnish AMK800039 on rear on southbound train, Ex SOO line car No. 52 of 1921 vintage, 08.55. 16 April 2007. UP3270, UP2831 pass Jack London Square, manifest to Oakland yard, 11.04. 26 April 2007. UP3270, UP2831 pass Jack London Square, manifest to Oakland yard, 11.04. 26 April 2007. CDTX2009 arr Jack London Square, stock for train 530 12.15 Oakland - Sacramento, 11.55. 26 April 2007. UP4700, UP4295, UP4930 pass Jack London Square, eastbound stack, 12.16. 26 April 2007. BNSF532, FURX7267 pass Jack London Square, light to Warm Springs, 12.32. 26 April 2007. AMK51 arr Jack London Square, ECS from yard for train 716, 12.45. 26 April 2007. UP4055, UP4762 pass Jack London Square, westbound stack, 12.50. 26 April 2007. UP4055, UP4762 pass Jack London Square, westbound stack, 12.50. 26 April 2007. AMK51 dep jack London Square, 13.06, train 716, 13.05 Oakland - Bakersfield. 26 April 2007. BNSF4717, BNSF732 at/dep Tehachapi, southbound baretable, 19.11. 26 April 2007. BNSF4717, BNSF732 at/dep Tehachapi, southbound baretable, 19.11. 26 April 2007. UP3460, UP2493 light power at Mojave yard. 27 April 2007. UP3460, UP2493 light power at Mojave yard. 27 April 2007. BNSF5480, BNSF4476, BNSF5339, BNSF1078 await line up at Caliente, southbound stacker 08.36 (UP3782 passing). 27 april 2007. BNSF5480, BNSF4476, BNSF5339, BNSF1078 app Tunnel 3, southbound stacker 08.58. 27 april 2007. BNSF5480, BNSF4476, BNSF5339, BNSF1078 pass Tunnel 10 southbound stacker 09.36. 27 April 2007. BNSF7661, BNSF511, FURX8054 app Tunnel 3, southbound intermodal, 09.55. 27 April 2007. UP5383, UP5413, UP3836 between Tunnel One Half and Caliente, southbound manifest, 11.10. 27 April 2007. BNSF5443, NS9856 pass between Tunnel One Half and Caliente, southbound baretable, 11.22. 27 April 2007. BNSF5443, NS9856 await line up at Caliente, southbound baretable, 11.30. 27 April 2007. UP5383, UP5413, UP3836 Pass Woodford, southbound manifest, 12.11. 27 April 2007. BNSF5443, NS9856 pass Woodford, southbound baretable, 11.30. 27 April 2007. UP4498, UP8476, UP8494 pass Woodford, southbound intermodal, 12.58. 27 April 2007. UP5372, UP4382, UP5404, UP5696 pass Woodford Trestle, northbound manifest, 13.46. 27 April 2007. BNSF5314, SF908, BN9211 pass Woodford Trestle, northbound manifest. 27 April 2007. BNSF7751, BNSF4118, BNSF5172, BNSF812 pass Bealville, southbound '199' North bay - Willow Springs, 14.20. 27 April 2007. UP5372, UP4382, UP5404, UP5696 pass Bealville, northbound manifest, 14.40. 27 April 2007 UP5372, UP4382, UP5404, UP5696 pass Bealville, northbound manifest, 14.40. 27 April 2007 UP4775, UP5412, UP5355 pass Bealville, rear end helpers to northbound manifest, 27 April 2007. UP5372, UP4382, UP5404, UP5696 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek, northbound manifest, 15.14. 27 April 2007. UP4775, UP5412, UP5355 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek, rear end helpers. 27 April 2007. BNSF5040, BNSF4833, BNSF4614 pass ilmon Caliente Creek, southbound manifest, 15.25. 27 April 2007. SF631, BNSF4473 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek, rear end helpers to southbound manifest 27 April 2007. BNSF5314, SF908, BN9211 pass Bena mp328, northbound manifest 15.40. 27 April 2007. BNSF5314, SF908, BN9211 pass Bena mp328, northbound manifest 15.40. 27 April 2007. UP4700, UP4295, UP4385 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek, southbound stack, 15.51 (Engine trouble on 4385). 27 April 2007. BNSF7689, BNSF4454, BNSF1021, BNSF1108 pull out of Tunnel 2, northbound manifest, 16.06. 27 April 2007. UP4700, UP4295, UP4385 app Tunnel 2, southbound stack, 15.51 (Engine trouble on 4385). 27 April 2007. UP4700, UP4295, UP4385 app Tunnel 2, southbound stack, 15.51 (Engine trouble on 4385). 27 April 2007. UP4700, UP4295, UP4385 pass Woodford, southbound stack, 17.14 (Engine trouble on 4385). 27 April 2007. UP4700, UP4295, UP4385 pass Woodford, southbound stack, 17.14 (Engine trouble on 4385). 27 April 2007. BNSF5062, SF657, SF2788, BNSF7719 pass around Tehachapi Loop, southbound manifest, 07.48. 28 April 2007. BNSF5062, SF657, SF2788, BNSF7719 pass around Tehachapi Loop, southbound manifest, 07.48. 28 April 2007. BNSF5062, SF657, SF2788, BNSF7719 pass around Tehachapi Loop, southbound manifest, 07.48. 28 April 2007. BNSF5062, SF657, SF2788, BNSF7719 pass around Tehachapi Loop, southbound manifest, 07.48. 28 April 2007.

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]]> Sun May 20 2007 Dawlish Sea Wall in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1261901.html By request I have added a gallery of 'older' modern traction pictures on the Dawlish Sea Wall (actually covering Exeter to Newton Abbot). Several people have asked to see such illustrations, so please enjoy. As time allows I will add more to this section. Sunday 22 April 2007: By request I have added a gallery of 'older' modern traction pictures on the Dawlish Sea Wall (actually covering Exeter to Newton Abbot). Several people have asked to see such illustrations, so please enjoy. As time allows I will add more to this section.

45014 approaches Aller Junction off the Paignton branch on 5 July 1984 while in charge of a Paignton - Leicester return charter. 46003 passes under the old Rockstone footbridge on 7 June 1979 forming the morning Plymouth - Leeds service. P466 departs from Newton Abbot on 2 October 1984 forming the 11.50 Newton Abbot - Paignton. 142024 approaches Dawlish on 22 August 1986 forming the 10.55 Exeter St Davids - Newton Abbot. Rail blue-liveried No. 33044 approaches Dawlish on 24 June 1978 powering the 06.30 Newton Abbot - Exeter service. Grey-liveried No. 33116 passes Cockwood Harbour on 25 August 1991 powering the 17.35 Paignton - Waterloo service. 33050 and 33051, both sporting Trainload Construction livery pass Dawlish on 8 September 1991 powering the 12.20 Exeter St Davids - Paignton. In the days when Chipman's operated the weedcontrol trains powered by Hunslet Barclay Class 20/9s, Nos. 20904 and 20901 top and tail the weedcontrol train past Rockstone Bridge on 26 August 1996 while working from Heathfield to Exeter Riverside. 33050 and 33063 pass Dawlish on 21 March 1992 powering a railtour from London to Newquay and Falmouth. 43193 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 15 April 1991 forming the rear powercar of the 15.55 Plymouth - Paddington. Newton Abbot collision 25 March 1994. 43071 on rear of 07.20 Penzance - Edinburgh was run into by 158833 forming the 09.40 Paignton - Cardiff. 31425 and 31314 pass Horse Cove on 5 August 1989 working the 09.33 Stockport - Paignton (summer Saturday relief train). Class 31/1 No. 31210 departs from the down loop at Dawlish Warren on 20 June 1978 while in charge of the 14.10 Exeter St Davids - Paignton. 37280 and 37672 round Aller Junction off the Plymouth line on 5 May 1989 in charge of the 14.55 St Blazey - Gloucester freight. 43168 departs from Dawlish on 7 May 1988 on the 09.25 Paignton - Newcastle service. 43129 in InterCity125 yellow and black livery leads the 06.15 Penzance - Paddington at Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish on 17 June 1989. 43012 and 43020 run back to back past Cockwood on 31 August 1989 en route from Bristol St Philips Marsh to Laira. Painted in early InterCity 125 livery, the 06.46 Penzance-Paddington approaches Rockstone Bridge on 23 March 1989 led by powercar No. 43171. Viewed from the gate of Lea Mount off Teignmouth Road, No. 43145 leads the 11.00 Leeds-Plymouth 'CrossCountry' service on 28 August 1987. Passing Horse Cove, No. 43196 leads the 10.45 Paddington - Paignton on 16 May 1992. The first powercar of the production fleet No. 43002 (named 'Top of the Pops' at the time) approaches Teignmouth at Shaldon Bridge on 20 April 1987 forming the 09.25 Plymouth - Paddington. Large logo red stripe Class 37 No. 37674 leads Railfreight Distribution No. 37670 over Cockwood Harbour on 5 May 1989 with the 14.55 St Blazey - Gloucester freight. Carrying the short lived 'Privatised' Great Western white and green livery, powercar No. 43132 leads the 06.30 Paddington - Plymouth round Langstone Rock on 20 June 1997. Powercar No. 43185 is on the rear. With the front power car and train sporting the short lived Great Western white and green livery, No. 43186 (with 43034 in InterCity colours on the rear) passes along the sea wall at Rockstone Bridge on 29 March 1997 forming the 09.40 Penzance-Paddington. During track renewals of the up line along Marine Parade Dawlish on 28 April 1991, Class 37 No. 37141 stands with a rake of ballast hoppers. The first EWS-liveried loco to travel west of Exeter was 37416 on 16 September 1996, when in multiple with No. 37521 they operated from Exeter to St Blazey light loco. Painted in mainline Freight 'Aircraft Blue', Class 37 No. 37803 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 5 August 1996 leading the Fawley to Tavistock Junction fuel tanks. No. 47567 'Red Star' passes Cockwood Harbour on 5 May 1989 powering the 13.48 Penzance - Bristol van service. Rail-blue liveried No. 47497 departs from Dawlish on 22 August 1986 forming the 11.05 Paignton - Paddington. Powering the VSOE Pullman train, Class 47 No. 47535 passes Horse Cove on 6 May 1988 while working from London Victoria to Truro. Class 47/0 No. 47143 approaches Dawlish Warren on 14 June 1980 powering an afternoon Paignton - Paddington service. 47052 passes Dawlish Marine Parade, 29 May 1989 in charge of the Heathfield - Westbury tanks. Res-liveried Class 47/7 No. 47788 rounds Langstone Rock on 8 August 1998 powering a Norwich - Plymouth 'NENTA' charter formed of a rake of Anglia stock. GNER-liveried Class 43 No. 43117 was on hire to Virgin Trains on 4 July 1997 and approaches Dawlish Rockstone Bridge leading the 07.22 Penzance - Edinburgh service. Class 45/0 No. 45014 rounds the curve at Langstone Rock on 20 June 1978 powering the 09.40 Plymouth - Manchester. 'Peak' No. 45032 emerges from the down loop at Dawlish Warren on 27 June 1975 with a Summer Saturday relief to Penzance. Mainline or Executive liveried No. 47625 passes Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish on 5 August 1989 leading the 08.40 Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly 'Summer Holiday' relief. The train is formed of a West Coast Mk3 passenger set. Porterbrook white and purple No. 47817 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 14 June 1996 forming the 12.17 Manchester Piccadilly to Plymouth service. Res-liveried No. 47776 approaches Aller Junction on 22 July 1996 hauling a barrier car and powercar No. 43042 while en route from Manchester Longsight to Laira. Pulling around Langstone Rock on 3 August 1996, No. 47827 leads the 10.33 Paignton - manchester Piccadilly. Painted in Porterbrook Leasing white and purple livery, No. 47817 passes Dawlish Warren on 2 October 1996 in charge of the 12.17 Manchester - Plymouth. The 07.50 Glasgow - Penzance passes Dawlish on 17 June 1989 led by 'more yellow' No. 47656. No. 47845 passes Horse Cove on 15 April 1991 powering the 12.35 Paddington - Penzance. Network SouthEast-liveried No. 47583 hauls a like liveried rake of stock past Horse Cove on 16 May 1992 forming the 12.35 Paddington - Penzance. With an HST rake marshalled between coupling adaptors, Class 47 No. 47640 passes Dawlish on 8 September 1991 forming the 09.20 Paddington-Plymouth service. Res-liveried No. 47782 powers the Royal Train along the sea wall at Rockstone Bridge on 10 April 1997 while en route from Totnes to Wolverton Works. 47813 passes Dawlish on 31 May 1997, hauling charter rake BN91 as the 07.04 Paddington to Paignton extra. 50030 passes Dawlish on 23 June 1978 powering the 07.30 Paddington - Penzance service. 50047 'Swiftsure' crosses Cockwood Harbour on 26 August 1986 leading an afternoon Plymouth Friary - Exeter 'Air Brake Network' freight service. Class 50 No. 50005 rounds the curve between Powderham and Starcross on 28 August 1987 powering the 09.30 Exeter St Davids - Paignton service.

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]]> Sun Apr 22 2007 A Selection of Recent Dawlish Sea Wall Pictures http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1252302.html This gallery contains recent news and interesting illustrations taken on the South Devon Sea Wall (between Exeter and Newton Abbot). Images will remain in this collection for around six months before going into the general "Railways on the South Devon Sea Wall' gallery. Tuesday 10 April 2007: This gallery contains recent news and interesting illustrations taken on the South Devon Sea Wall (between Exeter and Newton Abbot). Images will remain in this collection for around six months before going into the general "Railways on the South Devon Sea Wall' gallery.

A good quality prime f1.4 lens and a high ISO speed now allows some form of 'record' photography of trains on the move at night, this is especially useful to record historic or one off moves. On Saturday 13 January 2007, GBRf used brand new Class 66/7s Nos. 66726 and 66727 to 'top and tail' three refurbished FGW coaches as the 14.35 Derby-Laira. This was the first revenue earning train powered by a First Group-livered Class 66. The train is seen passing Dawlish at 20.50 with an exposure of 1/200 at f1.8 at 800iso. The first re-liveried First Great Western 'Local Lines' Class 150/2s No. 150244 is seen stabled at Exeter St Davids on 17 January 2007. Former Class 121 'Bubble' 977968 operated by Carillion Transport operated in Devon and Cornwall for Carillion drivers route training between 22 January and 3 February. Route conducting being provided by GBRf Bristol. Carrying the 'Bristol Bluebirds' headboard, 977968 passes Dawlish on 23 January running wrong line after a 'Level 2' operation had been introduced due to rough seas. The latest addition to the Cotswold fleet, ex FMR No. 47703 operated light to Par on 30 January 2007 and operated the 11.05 Burngullow-Gloucester on 31 January 2007. Formed of 'off-lease' clay hoppers, the train passes along the sea wall at Dawlish. One that nearly got away! On 2 February 2007, the NMT service between Paddington and Plymouth was operated with the old Track Recording Car 999550 plus make up vehicles. Power was provided by DRS Class 37s Nos. 37611 and 37606. The return 10.10 Plymouth-Paddington led by 37611 is seen passing Rockstone Dawlish, while a 159 goes west forming the 07.10 Waterloo-Paignton service. Just when one thought that FGW could not improve on some of the recent farce situations, the record is again broken, for on the morning of 3 February 2007, the previous nights down Paddington-Penzance sleeper service was captured passing Dawlish at 10.16. Following failure of the booked englne soon after departure, the train eventually formed the 06.15 Paddington-Penzance (running 33 late from London and 50 late by the time it rached Dawlish) powered by No. 57602. On Saturday 17 March 2007, GBRf using Type 4 No. 47840 'North Star' powered an Old Oak Common to Laira stock move formed of two Mk2 barrier coaches and refurbished HST buffet cars Nos. 40210 and 40903. The train in near perfect weather conditions crosses Cockwood Harbour, Starcross, Devon. EWS No. 66041 passes Dawlish on 22 March 2007 powering the 14.10 Meldon Quarry to St Blazey loaded ballast train. On 26 March GBRf operated another FGW stock transfer move from Laira to Bombardier Derby via Old Oak Common and Ilford, formed of six FGW HST trailer vehicles. Motive power for the move was provided by Class 47 No. 47840 'North Star', and the 12.08 departure from Laira is seen approaching Teignmouth. The Network Rail 'Structure Gauging Train' visited the West Country on 26-27 March 2007. Top and tailed by Class 31s Nos. 31285 and 31106 the train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour in fading light forming the 1Z06, 18.05 Exeter Depot, 18.25 Exeter St Davids to Penzance on 27 March. After working a 'week of steam' in Cornwall and Devon, 'Black 5 No. 45407 departed back north on 29 March, powering the 13.28 Buckfastleigh - Exeter St Davids, before proceeding just with its support coach to Bristol. The up train approaches Dawlish in heavy rain. Ex GW steam 5051 and 6024 powered the Bristol-Penzance leg of 'The Cornishman' railtour from Birmingham on 31 March 2007. The 13-coach train is seen with steam blowing down is seen passing Dawlish. FGW will be using a hired-in Midland Mainline HST set until the end of the year co cover fleet shortages. On 3 April 2007, the set was formed between 43028 (with white FGW branding) and 43155. It is seen passing Dawlish forming the 06.43 Penzance-Paddington. On 5 April 2007, Virgin Trains hired-in a MML HST set with powercars Nos. 43007 and 43072 to form the 06.05 Derby - Plymouth and 11.50 return to Newcastle. The return train is seen approaching Teignmouth at Shaldon Bridge. Leg two of the 2007 'The Great Britain' tour operated from Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance on 7 April 2007. The train was 'top and tailed' by WCRC Class 57/6 No. 57601 and Class 47/0 No. 47245. The train (a complete rake of maroon liveried vehicles) is seen passing Dawlish. The second leg of 'The Great Britain' 2007 tour operated on 7 April 2007, when the train was diesel hauled from Bristol to Penzance and then powered by GW steam 6024 and 5051 on the return run. In near perfect conditions with steam in just the right place, the train is seen powering over Cockwood Harbour. The first Class 60 to operate the Fawley-Tavistock Junction oil train since 18 October 2005 was on 10 April 2007 when No. 60060 operated the service. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour in the last few minutes of sun. For the second evening running, Class 60 power has ventured into Devon. On the evening of 11 April 2007, the 16.33 Westbury - St Blazey ballast was 'top and tailed' by Class 60s Nos. 60019 and 60060. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour, about the only location on the line with light remaining at that time of evening. The first visit to the West of Freightliner Heavy Haul blue Bardon Liveried Class 66 No. 66623 was on 12 April 2007, when the loco powered the 6Z60, 13.18 Neasden Stone Terminal to Hackney Yard empty ballast train formed of new FHH bogie ballast hoppers. The train is seen passing Cockwood Harbour. 47840 North Star passes Dawlish at 12.35 on Saturday 14 April 2007 powering the 07.56 Bombardier Derby - Laira Mk3 stock transfer move, formed of two barrier cars, 2FOs, 4TSs, 1TGS and 2 buffet cars. Following weekend engineering work in Cornwall a double headed Class 66 EWS engineers train was recorded passing Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish on 16 April 2007. The train operated as 6W15, 06.35 St Blazey to Westbury and motive power was provided by Nos. 66196 and 66009. After a gap of over eight months, the Freightliner Heavy Haul Earles Sidings to Moorswater cement service re-commenced on 16/17 April 2007. The train was powered forward from Bristol by brand new No. 66582 and after unloading its 21 PCA wagons at Moorswater, returned to Earles as the 15.25 Moorswater-Earles on 17 April 2007. The service is seen here passing Cockwood Harbour. A stock move of a complete FGW HST set devoid of powercars but with barrier coaches operated as the 5Z77 13.14 Bristol Stoke Gifford - Laira on 18 April 2007. Motive power was provided by Cotswold No. 47810, and the train is seen passing Horse Cove, Dawlish. One of the last main line workings for blue-liveried Class 47 No. 47840 'North Star', before its repaint into green by Brush Traction and hand over to the DEPG was on 19 April 2007, when it powered two Mk2 FGW coaches in use as barriers as the 5Z70 15.30 Bristol Temple Meads to Laira, prior to working a Mk3 stock move to Old Oak Common, Ilford and Derby. The westbound barrier move is seen passing Cockwood Harbour. On its return run from Plymouth Laira to Old Oak Common during the evening of 19 April 2007, blue-liveried Class 47 No. 47840 passes between Easton and Cockwood with a rake of FGW HST stock between two Mk2 barrier cars. Network Rails New Measurement Train formed of 43013, 977984, 977814, 977993, 977994, 975984 and 43062 pass Dawlish Rockstone Bridge on 20 April 2007 forming the 1Z87 10.06 Plymouth - Paddington. One of the first charters of the 2007 season operated on 21 April 2007 when 'The South Devon Express' operated as the 1Z89 06.37 Hooton to Plymouth. Motive power was provided by Class 67s Nos. 67023 and 67026 and the train is seen with a load of 13 Mk2s passing Dawlish. The return charter from Plymouth to Hooton on 21 April 2007, formed of 13 Anglia and Virgin Mk2s and powered by Class 67s Nos. 67026 and 67023 passes Cofton, between Dawlish Warren and Cockwood Harbour. For the first time in many years celebrity Class 47 No. 47853 returned to the Dawlish Sea Wall on Friday 18 May 2007. After working west on the rear of the sleeper service from Paddington, the loco powered train 5Z70 07.00 Laira to Old Oak Common formed of barrier cars 6336 and 6338. The train complete with 'Bristol Bluebirds' headboard passes Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish. The New Measurement Train (NMT) visited the West on Friday 18 May 2007, forming the 1Z78 05.49 Paddington - Plymouth and 10.05 return. The train was formed 43014, 975985, 977994, 977993, 975814, 977984 and 43013. The return working led by No. 43013 is seen passing along adjacent to Marine Parade, Dawlish. The first daytime visit of a 'barbie'-liveried Class 66/7 to the Sea Wall was on 21 May 2007, when No. 66724 powered the 10.00 Laira to Bombardier Derby stock move. The seven passenger coaches 44001, 42107, 42185, 42184, 42183, 41094, 41093 GBRf No. 66724 powered train 5Z71, 12.00 Bombardier Derby to Laira on 22 May 2007. The train formed of refurbished HST stock Nos. 41081, 41108, 42347, 42308, 42309, 42090, 44060, with barriers 6336 and 6338 is seen passing Cockwood Harbour. For the second time in a week GBRf No. 66724 powered a rake of FGW HST vehicles away for refurbishment. On 23 May 2007, the loco powered the 5Z72 08.00 Laira - Ilford via Old Oak Common formed of barrier 6338, HSTs 41033, 41034, 42048, 42049, 42050, 44016, 40752 (the livery launch vehicle) and barrier 6336. In about the only glimps of sun, the train passes onto the sea wall at Teignmouth. The first summer Saturday of 2007 was on 26 May, when a number of additional HSTs were hired-in by Virgin Trains to provide extra seats on the core holiday routes. GNER provided set No. 43051 + EC64 41153 41058 40701 42101 42294 42147 42103 42353 44083 + 43057 A Past Time Rail 'EdenX' charter operated on Saturday 26 May 2007 from Aylesbury, departing at 06.10. Motive power was provided by EWS Class 67 No. 67018 and the train is seen rounding the curve at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren. The second visit of BR Standard Class 8P No. 71000 to the Dawlish Sea Wall was on 28 May 2007, when the loco powered the Bristol Temple Meads - Plymouth and return leg of a charter 'The Devonian Duke' from Paddington. With a mixed rake of stock 'The Duke' storms through Dawlish. Thankfully the sun stayed out! The return 'Devonian Duke' charter on 28 May 2007 from Plymouth to Paddington, powered by No. 71000 as far as Bristol is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour. Photographers were blessed with some water actually in the harbour! After running light from Bristol Temple Meads, GBRf No. 66715 'Valour' powered train 5Z70, 10.00 Laira to Bombardier Derby on 29 May 2007. The train is seen rounding the sea wall at Langstone Rock. The infrequent empty ballast hopper service to Burngullow for loading with ballast bound for Angerstein Wharf operated as train 6Z60 10.51 Neasden-Hackney Yard (Newton Abbot) on 31 May 2007. Motive power was provided by 66622 and the train was formed of one JGA and 17 HIA Freightliner-liveried wagons. The train is seen passing Dawlish. 43008 departs from Dawlish on 2 June 2007 leading the 07.35 Bristol Temple Meads - Paignton, on the rear is advertising-liveried No. 43290. Sporting Leeds-London advertising, MTU-fitted No. 43290 leads the 10.32 Paignton - Newcastle along the sea wall at Rockstone Bridge on 2 June 2007. A 'Compass Tours' charter from Lichfield to Paignton operated on 2 June 2007. A rake of mainly ex-Anglia Mk2s was used with one VT coach in the middle. Traction was provided by Class 47s Nos. 47847 and 47805 operating in the 'top and tail' mode. The westbound train is seen rounding Langstone Rock and onto the Dawlish Sea Wall. A 'Compass Tours' charter from Lichfield to Paignton operated on 2 June 2007. A rake of mainly ex-Anglia Mk2s was used with one VT coach in the middle. Traction was provided by Class 47s Nos. 47847 and 47805 operating in the 'top and tail' mode. The westbound train is seen rounding Langstone Rock and onto the Dawlish Sea Wall. The second week of VT hiring-in MML and GNER stock to provide extra capacity of the Paignton and Newquay routes was on 2 June 2007. An MML set led by powercar 43043 with No. 43104 on the rear passes Langstone Rock with the 07.25 Manchester Piccadilly - Newquay. After running empty from Leeds to Plymouth and forming a stopping service to Newquay, GNER HST with MTU powercar No. 43318 and 43110 on the rear pass Langstone Rock on 2 June 2007 forming the 09.40 Newquay - Newcastle. On Sunday 3 June 2007, Cotswold No. 47810 was used to haul four FGW powercars Nos. 43079, 43042, 43138, 43122 as the 0F77 11.30 Bristol Temple Meads - Laira. The train is seen passing Dawlish. A further stock move from Laira to Bombardier Ilford operated on 7 June 2007. Power was provided by 66715 which operated light from Willesden. The stock move included the unique 'Volo' entertainment coach coupled behind the barrier vehicle. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour. The Friday New Measurement Train test special operated from Paddington to Plymouth and return on 8 June 2007. The train operated with just four test cars with powercar No. 43013 on the London end and 43014 on the Plymouth end. The return train is seen passing Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish. After departing Bombardier Derby at 14.00 the previous day and being recessed at Bristol overnight following technical problems, a special 5Z70 10.00 Bristol TM to Laira FGW stock move operated on Saturday 9 June 2007. Powered by GBRf No. 66715 the train consisted of two barrier vans and 10 passenger cars 3FOs, 1 buffet and six TSOs. In near perfect conditions the train is seen passing Dawlish. The first reported working of one of the 'new' South West Trains Class 158 sets over the Sea Wall was on Saturday 9 June 2007 when No. 158886 formed the 14.20 Waterloo-Penzance. After spending the night in Penzance, the set returned on 10 June 2007 forming the 13.50 Penzance-Waterloo/Portsmouth. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour.

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]]> Tue Apr 10 2007 A North American trip February/March 2007 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1236800.html A collection of illustrations taken in California (San Francisco, Tehachapi, Los Angeles area) and Canada (Southern Ontario) between 26 February 2007 and 13 March 2007. Managed to get some snow illustrations on this trip in both the US and Canada. My thanks as usual go to the local folks for assistance especially Doug and Sheryl in California and Bryce Lee and Don McQueen in Canada, without their help many of these pictures would not have been possible. Thursday 22 March 2007: A collection of illustrations taken in California (San Francisco, Tehachapi, Los Angeles area) and Canada (Southern Ontario) between 26 February 2007 and 13 March 2007. Managed to get some snow illustrations on this trip in both the US and Canada. My thanks as usual go to the local folks for assistance especially Doug and Sheryl in California and Bryce Lee and Don McQueen in Canada, without their help many of these pictures would not have been possible.

UP4678, UP8313, UP3805 pass Jack London Square, light ex Port of Oakland, 08.29. 27 February 2007. UP3430 app Jack London Square, light from Port of Oakland, 09.11. 27 February 2007. AM119 + AM122 app Jack London Square, train 11, 10.00 (26/02) Seattle-Los Angeles. 27 February 2007. UP4371, UP3029 app Jack London Square, autorack train ex Port of Oakland, 09.40. 27 February 2007. CDTX2051 arr Jack London Square, pass 09.53. 27 February 2007. CDTX2013 arr Jack London Square, ECS from depot to form 10.05 to Bakersfield, 09.59. 27 February 2007. AM54 arr Jack London Square, pass 11.34. 27 February 2007. BNSF7672, BNSF871, BNSF4345 app Tehachapi Summitt, northbound manifest, 08.10. 28 February 2007. BNSF7672, BNSF871, BNSF4345 app Tehachapi Summitt, northbound manifest, 08.10. 28 February 2007. BNSF7672, BNSF871, BNSF4345 app Tehachapi Summitt, northbound manifest, 08.10. 28 February 2007. BNSF7672, BNSF871, BNSF4345 app Tehachapi Summitt, northbound manifest, 08.10. 28 February 2007. BNSF7672, BNSF871, BNSF4345 pass Woodford, northbound manifest, 08.56. 28 February 2007. BNSF5443, NS9764, BNSF4800, BNSF4774 pass Woodford, southbound stack, 08.58. 28 February 2007. BNSF5443, NS9764, BNSF4800, BNSF4774 emerge from Tunnel 10 in snow, southbound stack, 09.11. 28 February 2007. BNSF5443, NS9764, BNSF4800, BNSF4774 emerge from Tunnel 10 in snow, southbound stack, 09.11. 28 February 2007. BNSF4352, BNSF5087, BNSF4047 pass Cable, northbound manifest, 10.05. 28 February 2007 BNSF4352, BNSF5087, BNSF4047 pass Cable, northbound manifest, 10.05. 28 February 2007 BNSF5324, BNSF4718, BNSF4398 app Tunnel 2, southbound grain empties, 12.16. 28 February 2007. BNSF5324, BNSF4718, BNSF4398 app Tunnel 2, southbound grain empties, 12.16. 28 February 2007. BNSF7791, BNSF5364, CSX5289, BNSF4440 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek, southbound steel coil, 12.28. 28 February 2007. UP807 yard pilot at Baker Street, Bakersfield. 28 February 2007. BNSF3118 on depot at Bakersfield BNSF. 28 February 2007. BNSF2952 + BNSF2965 yard pilots at Bakersfield BNSF yard. 28 February 2007. CEFX3034, RLKX2120 SJVR trip from Buttonwillow to Magunden Yard. 28 February 2007. CEFX3034, RLKX2120 SJVR trip from Buttonwillow to Magunden Yard. 28 February 2007. CEFX3034, RLKX2120 SJVR trip from Buttonwillow to Magunden Yard at Magunded Junction with BNSF. 28 February 2007. BNSF7779, NS8902, NS2506 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek, southbound intermodal and stack, 14.55. 28 February 2007. Metrolink 859 at Lancaster awaiting departure of train 212 08.55 to Los Angeles Union. 1 March 2007. Metrolink 859 at Lancaster awaiting departure of train 212 08.55 to Los Angeles Union. 1 March 2007. Metrolink 859 at Lancaster awaiting departure of train 212 08.55 to Los Angeles Union. 1 March 2007 Metrolink 854 stabled in Los Angeles Union. 1 March 2007. Metrolink 859 at Los Angeles Union after arrival of train 212, 08.55 from Lancaster. 1 March 2007. Metrolink 859 at Los Angeles Union after arrival of train 212, 08.55 from Lancaster. 1 March 2007. Metrolink 859 at Los Angeles Union after arrival of train 212, 08.55 from Lancaster. 1 March 2007. Metrolink 884 stabled in Los Angeles Union. 1 March 2007. GoldLine 240 arriving at Los Angeles Union, 11.55 Sierra Madra Villa to Los Angeles Union. 1 March 2007. GoldLine 234 and 240 at Sierra Madra Villa, with 12.33 from Los Angeles Union. 1 March 2007. Gold Line set 302 app Memorial Park station on gold line, 13.03 from Los Angeles Union to Sierra Madra Villa. 1 March 2007. GoldLine 232 dep Del Mar, 15.49 Sierra Madra Villa - Los Angeles Union. 1 March 2007. GoldLine 238 + 231 arr Del Mar, 15.48 Los Angeles Union - Sierra Madra Villa. 1 March 2007. Metro 856 stabled in Los Angeles Union. 1 March 2007. GoldLine 244 + 246 at Los Angeles Union, awaiting departure with 16.39 to Sierra Madra Villa. 1 March 2007. RedLine526 arrive at Los Angeles Union, service from Hollywood. 1 March 2007. RedLine597 arr at Hollywood and Highland service to North Hollywood. 1 March 2007. RedLine532 arr at Hollywood and Highland, service to Los Angeles Union. 1 March 2007. Metrolink 859 at Los Angeles Union, 19.35 to Lancaster. 1 March 2007. GoldLine301 at Los Angeles Union, 19.36 to Sierra Madra Villa. 1 March 2007. UP6559, UP6363 stabled in Mojave yard. 2 March 2007. BNSF4670, BNSF4981, BNSF4488 cross Woodford Trestle, northbound stack, 09.11. 2 March 2007. BNSF7799, NS8564, SF2409, BNSF7802, SF810 pass Caliente, southbound manifest 09.44. 2 March 2007.

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]]> Thu Mar 22 2007 First Great Western 'Refreshed HST' http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1164891.html The official media launch for the first vehicles of the First Great Western HST refurbishment was held at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane on 20 December 2006. Here are some of the illustrations. Captions will be added, but I have uploaded these as quick as possible as people have asked to see them. Wednesday 20 December 2006: The official media launch for the first vehicles of the First Great Western HST refurbishment was held at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane on 20 December 2006. Here are some of the illustrations. Captions will be added, but I have uploaded these as quick as possible as people have asked to see them.

TF seating plan, 54 vehicles to be converted, seats for 48 in 2+1 mode, toilet at power car end to be converted to a trolley store. TFD seating plan, 54 vehicles to be converted, also shown to have one toilet converted to a trolley store. TGS seating plan, 18 normal TGS and 37 High-Density TGS to be converted. 63 seats in normal vehicles 73 in high-density vehicle. Toilet to be converted to a trolley store. TSD seating plan. 17 standard and 37 high-density vehicles to be converted. Normal vehicle seats 65+5 and a high-density 77+5 TS seating plan, 54 normal and 111 high-density vehicles to be converted, seating 76 and 86. Interior of fully fitted high-density TS 42187 with 84 seats. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane 20 December 2006. Interior of fully fitted high-density TS 42187 with 84 seats. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane 20 December 2006. First Class seating in saloon end of 40231, seating for 23 in 2+1 mode. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane. 20 December 2006. First Class seating in saloon end of 40231, seating for 23 in 2+1 mode. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane. 20 December 2006. First Class seating in saloon end of 40231, seating for 23 in 2+1 mode. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane. 20 December 2006. Refurbished toilet compartment TGS 44068 in fitting out bay at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 Interior of fully fitted high-density TS 42187 with 84 seats. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane 20 December 2006. Interior of fully fitted high-density TS 42187 with 84 seats. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane 20 December 2006. First Class seating in saloon end of 40231, seating for 23 in 2+1 mode. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane. 20 December 2006. TS in fitting out bay at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 TS 42168 in fitting out bay at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 TS 42168 in fitting out bay at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 TS in fitting out bay at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 Express Cafe counter area of 40231. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane 20 December 2006. TS 42248 inside strip bay at. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 Corrosion repairs to vestibule area on TS 42248. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 TS 42305 in fitting out bay at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 First Class seating in saloon end of 40231, seating for 23 in 2+1 mode. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane. 20 December 2006. First Class seating in saloon end of 40231, seating for 23 in 2+1 mode. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane. 20 December 2006. TS 42248 inside strip bay at. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 TGS 44068 in fitting out bay at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 Express Cafe counter area of 40231. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane 20 December 2006. First Class seating in saloon end of 40231, seating for 23 in 2+1 mode. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane. 20 December 2006. TGS 44068 in fitting out bay at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 Corrosion repairs to vestibule area on TS 42248. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 TGS44078 inside stip and repair shop. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 First Class seating in saloon end of 40231, seating for 23 in 2+1 mode. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane. 20 December 2006. Express Cafe counter area of 40231. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane 20 December 2006. Interior of fully fitted high-density TS 42187 with 84 seats. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane 20 December 2006. Interior of gutted TF TS 41086 awaiting internal fitting in yard at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006. TS in fitting out bay at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 First Class seating in saloon end of 40231, seating for 23 in 2+1 mode. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane. 20 December 2006. TGS44078 inside stip and repair shop. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 TS 42167 inside test house at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane. TS 42348 inside strip and repair bay. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 First Class seating in saloon end of 40231, seating for 23 in 2+1 mode. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane. 20 December 2006. Corrosion repairs to vestibule area on TS 42248. Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006 TS in water test area of fitting out bay at Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane, 20 December 2006

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]]> Wed Dec 20 2006 A day around Brussels - 1 December 2006 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1151156.html A small collection of illustrations taken during a railway media visit to Brussels to inspect new infrastructure installed by Infrabel. Saturday 2 December 2006: A small collection of illustrations taken during a railway media visit to Brussels to inspect new infrastructure installed by Infrabel.

SNCB 532 awaits to depart from Brusells Midi, 10.10 press special to Forest depot via new viaduct over yards and main lines at Forest. 1 December 2006. Cab of AM96 No. 532. 1 December 2006 View of cab of AM96 No. 532 between Brussels Midi and Forest. 1 December 2006 View of cab of AM96 No. 532 between Brussels Midi and Forest. 1 December 2006 AM96 No. 532 parked under new Brussels Midi Viaduct. 1 December 2006. View from new Brussels Midi Viaduct. 1 December 2006. View from new Brussels Midi Viaduct. 1 December 2006. View from new Brussels Midi Viaduct. 1 December 2006. TGV 4539 approaches new Brussels Midi Viaduct at Forest with 10.10 Brussels Midi to Paris Nord service. 1 December 2006. TGV 4539 passes under new Brussels Midi Viaduct at Forest with 10.10 Brussels Midi to Paris Nord service. 1 December 2006. View from new Brussels Midi Viaduct. 1 December 2006. 373232/31 pass Brussels Midi Viaduct, ECS from Brussels Midi to Forest depot off train 9106. 1 Decembr 2006. 373232/31 pass Brussels Midi Viaduct, ECS from Brussels Midi to Forest depot off train 9106. 1 Decembr 2006. View from new Brussels Midi Viaduct. 1 December 2006. View from cab of AM96 532 approaching Brussels Forest Depot. 1 December 2006. View from cab of AM96 532 approaching Brussels Forest Depot. 1 December 2006. Brussels Forest Depot. 1 December 2006. TGV 4304 depart ECS from Brussels Forest on shunt move. 1 December 2006. SNCB 1351 pass Brussels Forest, inbound passenger to Brussels Midi. 1 December 2006. TGV 4304 arrives ECS from Brussels Forest on shunt move. 1 December 2006. Views from front of AM96 No. 532 on 10.55 spl from Brussels Forest to Brussels Midi. 1 December 2006. Views from front of AM96 No. 532 on 10.55 spl from Brussels Forest to Brussels Midi. 1 December 2006. AM96 565 at brussels Midi. 1 December 2006. SNCB 1353, Brussels Midi, rear of passenger service. Class 13 dual voltage Alstom electric. 1 December 2006. SNCB 7390 light at Brussels Midi, Class 73 DH 0-6-0 shunter introduced in 1965. 1 December 2006. SNCB 5511 + SNCB 5501 pass Brussels Midi, light towards Forest, 13.01 Class 55 built 1961 Co-Co Diesel Electric. 1 December 2006. SNCB 613 + SNCB 649 arrive Brussels Midi from south, 13.02. 1 December 2006. SNCB 2159 depart Brussels Midi to south, 13.08. 1 December 2006. SNCB 329, SNCB 375, SNCB 390 arrive at Brussels Midi, from south, 13.15. 1 December 2006. TGV4306 + TGV4344 arrive at Brussels Midi, 11.55 from Paris Nord. 1 December 2006. SNCB 2719 depart ECS south from Brussels Midi, 13.20. 1 December 2006. SNCB 402 + SNCB 308 depart Brussels Midi, southbound, 13.21. 1 December 2006. TGV 4344 stands in Brussels Midi station off 11.55 from Paris Nord, awaiting to go ECS to Forest Depot. 1 December 2006. SNCB 631 depart from Brussels Midi, southbound, 13.29. 1 December 2006. SNCB 745 + SNCB 605 arrive at Brussels Midi, from south, 13.30. 1 December 2006. SNCB 503, SNCB 511 depart Brussels Midi, southbound 13.38. 1 December 2006. TGV 4306 awaits departure from Brussels Midi, 14.40 Brussels Midi - Paris (Tn 9436). 1 December 2006. SNCB 612 depart from Brussels Midi, southbound, 13.58. 1 December 2006. SNCB 615 arrive at Brussels Midi from south, 14.05. 1 December 2006. 373207 + 373208 arrive at Brussels Midi, 10.43 Waterloo International - Brussels (Tn 9124). 1 December 2006. SNCB 2147 depart from Brussels Midi, southbound passenger, 14.08. 1 December 2006.

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]]> Sat Dec 2 2006 Around the Tilburg area 20-21 November 2006 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1144280.html Views taken around the Tilburg area in Holland on a two day trip on 20-21 November 2006. On the first day the weather was so bad with heavy rain, Kevin Wills and I had to take shelter in the waiting room at Tilburg station and make a quick dash for pictures as each train passed through, the following day the weather was bright with some sun. Thursday 23 November 2006: Views taken around the Tilburg area in Holland on a two day trip on 20-21 November 2006. On the first day the weather was so bad with heavy rain, Kevin Wills and I had to take shelter in the waiting room at Tilburg station and make a quick dash for pictures as each train passed through, the following day the weather was bright with some sun.

ACTS7103 (Mak1206) on container train at Tilburg Industrial, 11.02, 20 November 2006. ACTS7103 (Mak1206) on container train at Tilburg Industrial, 11.02, 20 November 2006. NS 6419 arrive at Tilburg, heading east, 11.41, 20 November 2006. NS 1774 arrive at Tilburg, 10.20 De Haag Centraal - Venlo (Tn 1937), 20 November 2006. RN 232-906-8 pass Tilburg eastbound intermodal, 11.49, 20 November 2006. NS 8665 arr Tilburg, 11.29 Roosendaal - Zwolle (Tn 3640), 20 November 2006. NS 473, NS 884 arr Tilburg, 12.04 Breda - Weert (Tn 5241), 20 November 2006. PB02 passes Tilburg, eastbound intermodal, 12.29. 20 November 2006. ERS 6603 arr/at Tilburg, westbound intermodal/container, 12.29 - 12.35, 20 November 2006. ERS 6603 arr/at Tilburg, westbound intermodal/container, 12.29 - 12.35, 20 November 2006. NS 9516 app Tilburg, 11.59 Roosendaal - Zwolle, 20 November 2006. RN 6486, RN 6515, RN 6485 pass Tilburg, eastbound coal, 13.21, 20 November 2006. RN 1604 pass Tilburg, eastbound rail train, 13.50, 20 November 2006. Vossloh 1001326 pass Tilburg, westbound intermodal, 14.02, 20 November 2006. Vossloh 1001326 pass Tilburg, westbound intermodal, 14.02, 20 November 2006. Vossloh 1001326 pass Tilburg, westbound intermodal, 14.02, 20 November 2006. NS 1774 arr Tilburg, 13.03 Venlo - Den Haag Centraal (Tn IC 1946), 20 November 2006. 302270 pass Tilburg light westbound. 14.17 (built 1955 as NS2270 DE Bo-Bo) owned by Strukton Infrastructure. 20 November 2006. 302270 pass Tilburg light westbound. 14.17 (built 1955 as NS2270 DE Bo-Bo) owned by Strukton Infrastructure. Passing RN 6491. 20 November 2006. DE 61 pass Tilburg, westbound oil, 14.23. 20 November 2006. RN 6461, RN 6518, RN 6480 pass Tilburg, eastbound coal, 14.28. 20 November 2006. RN 6514 pass Tilburg, westbound intermodal, 14.41. 20 November 2006. NS 4207 pass Gilze Rijen, 10.04 Breda - Weert (Tn 5233), passing 8634 on 07.49 Zwolle - Roosendaal (Tn 3629). 21 November 2006. NS 961, NS844 pass Gilze Rijen, 09.07 Weert - Breda (Tn 5230). 21 November 2006. RN 6486, RN 6515, RN 6465 pass Gilze Rijen, eastbound coal, 10.30. 21 November 2006. NS 8742 pass Gilze Rijen, 09.59 Roosendaal - Zwolle (Tn 3634). 21 November 2006. NS 8713 pass Gilze Rijen, 09.20 Den Haag Centraal - Eindhoven (vice loco hauled), Tn IC1933. 21 November 2006. NS 8629 pass Gilze Rijen, 08.19 Zwolle - Roosendaal (Tn 3631). 21 November 2006. ACTS 7103 pass Gilze Rijen, eastbound trip ACTS container service to Tilburg Industry, 10.45. 21 November 2006. 1001326 pass Gilze Rijen, eastbound container service, 10.53. 21 November 2006. RN 6458, RN 6427, RN 6446 pass Gilze Rijen, eastbound coal, 11.18. 21 November 2006. RN 6436 pass Gilze Rijen, westbound container, 11.27. 21 November 2006. RN 232-904-3 pass Gilze Rijen, eastbound container/intermodal, 11.27. 21 November 2006. NS 8670 pass Gilze Rijen, 09.19 Zwolle - Roosendaal (Tn 3635). 21 November 2006. NS 1764 pass Gilze Rijen, 11.09 Eindhoven - Den Haag Centraal (Train IC2536). 21 November 2006. NS 1852 pass Gilze Rijen, 10.20 Den Haag Centraal - Venlo (Tn IC 1937). 21 November 2006. NS 4066 pass Gilze Rijen, 10.37 Weert - Breda (Tn 5236). 21 November 2006. RN 6449, RN 6488, RN 6433 pass Gilze Rijen, westbound coal, 11.56. 21 November 2006. RN 1604 pass Gilze Rijen, westbound ballast, 12.01. 21 November 2006. NS 8629 pass Gilze Rijen, 11.29 Roosendaal - Zwolle (Tn 3640). 21 November 2006. NS 8638 pass Gilze Rijen, 09.53 Zwolle - Roosendaal (Tn 3637). 21 November 2006. NS 1834 pass Gilze Rijen, 11.03 Venlo - Den Haag Centraal (Tn 1938). 21 November 2006. NS 958, NS 942 pass Gilze Rijen, 11.07 Weert - Breda (Tn 5238). 21 November 2006. NS 8705, NS 9480 pass Gilze Rijen, 11.20 Dan Haag Centraal - Venlo (vice loco hauled), (Tn IC1941). 21 November 2006. NS 4207 pass Gilze Rijen, 11.37 Weert - Breda (Tn 5240). 21 November 2006. NS 1843 pass Gilze Rijen, 11.50 Den Haag Centraal - Eindhoven (Tn IC2543). 21 November 2006. NS 8654 pass Gilze Rijen, 11.53 Zwolle - Roosendaal (Tn3641). 21 November 2006. RN 1601 pass Gilze Rijen, eastbound mixed freight, 13.11. 21 November 2006. NS 4207 pass Gilze Rijen, 13.04 Breda - Weert (Tn 5245). 21 November 2006. NS 1858 pass Gilze Rijen, 12.20 Den Haag Centraal - Venlo (Tn IC 1945). 21 November 2006.

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]]> Thu Nov 23 2006 California October 2006 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1124103.html Another selection of views taken in California, mainly in and around Jack London Square, Oakland and on the Union Pacific Mojave sub-division between Mojave and Bakersfield. Monday 30 October 2006: Another selection of views taken in California, mainly in and around Jack London Square, Oakland and on the Union Pacific Mojave sub-division between Mojave and Bakersfield.

UP5297, UP4280, UP4985 pass South Mojave, southbound manifest 08.32. 15 October 2006. CDTX2005 arrive Jack London Square, 10.45, 04.55 Bakersfield-Oakland (Tn711). 12 October 2006. CDTX2005 depart Jack London Square, ECS to Oakland depot off train 711, dep 11.01. 12 October 2006. CDTX2005 depart Jack London Square, ECS to Oakland depot off train 711, dep 11.01. 12 October 2006. AMK113, AMK115 arr Jack London Square, train 11, 10.00 (11/10) Seattle-Los Angeles, arr 11.19. 12 October 2006. CDTX2052 arr Jack London Square, train 533 09.20 Sacramento-Oakland. 12 October 2006. CDTX2006 arr Jack London Square, ecs x Oakland depot, for train 530. 12 October 2006. CDTX2008 arrive Jack London Square, train 535 10.10 Sacramento - San Jose. 12 October 2006. CDTX2006 depart Jack London Square, train 530, 12.15 Oakland - Sacramento. 12 October 2006. AMK207 arrive Jack London Square, 13.06 ECS from yard to form, tn716, the 13.05 to Bakersfield. 12 October 2006. AM184 pass Pinole, tn 532, 12.30 San Jose - Sacramento. 12 October 2006. UP3253, UP3595, UP2541 pass Pinole, manifest (Roseville - San Jose), 14.29. 12 October 2006. CDTX2015 pass Pinole, 15.34 train 541, 14.10 Sacramento - Oakland. 12 October 2006. SJVR2036, SJVR1826 app Buttonwillow, trip from Bakersfield, 10.40. 12 October 2006. BNSF4404, BNSF5410, BNSF819 pass Sandcut, southbound Modesto to Selkirk Yard (New York) 'wine train', 11.59. 13 October 2006. BNSF4404, BNSF5410, BNSF819 approach Tunnel 2, southbound Modesto to Selkirk Yard, New York 'wine train', 12.40 BNSF5220, NS9191, BNSF1052, NS8744, BNSF580 pass Woodford, southbound stack, 14.59. 13 October 2006. BNSF4418, BNSF4978, BNSF4723, BNSF5081 pass Woodford, southbound '199', North Bay - Willow Springs, 16.05. 13 October 2006. CEFX3176, LTEX9898 app Mojave, northbound rail train, 08.39. 14 October 2006. UP2339, UP2487 switching in Mojave Yard. 14 October 2006. BNSF5519, BNSF4493, BNSF988 pass Mojave, northbound manifest, 09.25. 14 October 2006. BNSF5160 rear end helper to northbound manifest, passing Mojave. 14 October 2006. BNSF4360, BNSF964, BNSF686, FIRX7268 pass Mojave, southbound autorack, 09.37. 14 October 2006. UP5756, UP5746, UP5794 pass North Mojave, southbound manifest, 09.51. 14 October 2006. CEFX3176, LTEX9898 app Woodford Trestle, northbound rail train, 10.45. 14 October 2006. CEFX3176, LTEX9898 cross Woodford Trestle, northbound rail train, 10.45. 14 October 2006 BNSF5351, NREX8391, BNSF7308, BNSF905 cross Woodford Trestle, northbound manifest, 10.55, 14 October 2006. BNSF4685, NS2631, BN6825, BNSF5340 await line up at Bealville, southbound manifest, 11.14. 14 October 2006. BNSF4470, UP7163, UP8158, UP7348, UP6843, UP6462 pass Bealville, northbound coal train, 12.51. 14 October 2006. BNSF5351, NREX8391, BNSF7308, BNSF905 pass Bealville, northbound manifest, 13.00. 14 October 2006. BNSF6875, BNSF5203 pass Belaville, rear train helpers to southbound manifest. 14 October 2006. BNSF5519, BNSF4493, BNSF988 pass Bealville northbound manifest, 13.35. 14 October 2006. BNSF5160 rear end helper to northbound manifest, passing Bealville. 14 October 2006. CEFX3176, LTEX9898 pass Bealville northbound rail train, 14.29. 14 October 2006. UP8407, UP5409, NS9017 pass Woodford, southbound intermodal, 15.32 'z' train. 14 October 2006. UP5705, UP4807, UP9612 pass Woodford, southbound manifest, 15.45. 14 October 2006. UP5713, UP5766 pass Woodford, rear end helpers to southbound manifest train, 14 October 2006. BNSF5250, BNSF843, BNSF4391, BNSF4390 pass Woodford, southbound autorack, 15.58. 14 October 2006. BNSF4989, BNSF4757, BNSF984, BNSF930 pass Woodford, southbound steel coil set, 16.10. 14 October 2006. BNSF4798, BNSF978 pass Woodford, rear end helpers to southbound steel train. 14 October 2006. BNSF4497, BNSF4890, BNSF4684, BNSF4616 pass Woodford, northbound stack, 16.58. 14 October 2006. UP5297, UP4280, UP4985 pass North Mojave, southbound manifest 08.15. 15 October 2006. UP5297, UP4280, UP4985 pass Mojave, southbound manifest 08.21. 15 October 2006. UP2682 light in Mojave Yard (SP-livery). 15 October 2006. UP5297, UP4280, UP4985 pass Mojave, southbound manifest 08.27, passing UP2682 in yard. 15 October 2006. UP5297, UP4280, UP4985 pass South Mojave, southbound manifest 08.32. 15 October 2006. BNSF4710, BNSF5529, BNSF4525 pass Cable, southbound stack, 09.33. 15 October 2006. BNSF4710, BNSF5529, BNSF4525 pass Monolith southbound stack, 09.55. 25 October 2006. BNSF4710, BNSF5529, BNSF4525 pass North Mojave, southbound stack, 10.19, 15 October 2006. BNSF4710, BNSF5529, BNSF4525 pass Samborn, eastbound stack, 10.42. 15 October 2006.

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]]> Mon Oct 30 2006 Brush Traction 6 July 2006 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c1017033.html A small selection of illustrations taken at the Brush Traction Works in Loughborough, UK, showing the HST refurbishment (MTU) project, plus a couple of other locos found 'on works'. 6 July 2006. Sunday 9 July 2006: A small selection of illustrations taken at the Brush Traction Works in Loughborough, UK, showing the HST refurbishment (MTU) project, plus a couple of other locos found 'on works'. 6 July 2006.

43175 Cab 43198 43092 (left), 43097 (right) 43198 43092 (left), 43097 (right) Mk3 41043 collision damage 43094 Shuttle 9002 57012 43155 (left), 43154 (right) 43154 43155 43154 (left) 43155 (right) 43154 (left) 43155 (right) 37688 (left), 37423 (right) 43090 (left), 43100 (right) GNER power cars due out in September? 20303 43175 A Class 56 which is not often seen is No. 56009 or 56201. The loco, or what remains of it, are located at Brush Traction, Loughborough and have been used as a power unit test and transport vehicle. Painted in a rather bright blue/green colour the shell now stands on a short section of track in the works yard with other items that are officially 'stored'

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]]> Sun Jul 9 2006 California trip May/June 2006 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c987809.html A selection of illustrations taken during a trip to California in May-June 2006. Sunday 11 June 2006: A selection of illustrations taken during a trip to California in May-June 2006.

UP5692, UP9249, UP5765, UP5800, UP5696 pass Hill 582 in the Cajon Pass on UP track, westbound manifest, 09.42, 25 May 2006. UP5692, UP9249, UP5765, UP5800, UP5696 pass Hill 582 in the Cajon Pass on UP track, westbound manifest, 09.42, 25 May 2006. BNSF7632, BNSF4932, BNSF4466, BNSF4414 pass Hill 582 in Cajon Pass, eastbound stack train, 09.48, 25 May 2006. BNSF1122, UP9568, UP5389 pass Hill 582 in Cajon Pass, eastbound BNSF manifest, 10.12, 25 May 2006. BNSF7686, BNSF4954, BNSF5206, BNSF5246 pass Hill582 in Cajon Pass, eastbound stack train, 10.26, 25 May 2006. BNSF974, BN8068, FURX7243, BNSF8018, BN7802 pass Silverwood (Cajon Pass), westbound stack, 10.43, 25 May 2006. SF6727, SF6746 rear end helpers to eastbound stack passing Silverwood (Cajon Pass), 10.55, 25 May 2006. BNSF4632, BNSF4753, SF870, BNSF7671 pass Silverwood (Cajon Pass), eastbound manifest, 11.13, 25 May 2006. BNSF4483, SF875, BNSF4383, BNSF4594 pass Silverwood (Cajon Pass), eastbound stacker, 11.38, 25 May 2006. BNSF4323, NS9700, BNSF5214, BNSF544, BNSF5326 pass Silverwood (Cajon Pass), eastbound stacker, 11.55, 25 May 2006. BNSF7773, NS9570, BNSF4673, SF619 pass Cajon I-15/138 overlook, eastbound intermodal, 12.59, 25 May 2006. BNSF4035, NS9732, UP3846, BNSF4732, BNSF4509, BNSF7838, CSX7625, BN8044 pass Cajon I-15/138 overlook, westbound autorack on Line 1, 14.44, 25 May 2006. UP5684, UP5752, UP3984, UP5712, UP5801, UP5701, UP5749 pass Monolith, northbound stack, 06.45. 26 May 2006. BNSF884, BNSF7700, NS7533 pass Mojave, northbound stack, 07.05. 26 May 2006. BNSF5176, BNSF4109, BNSF7663, BNSF7777 pass Mojave, northbound stacker. 26 May 2006. BNSF5176, BNSF4109, BNSF7663, BNSF7777 pass North Mojave, northbound stacker. 26 May 2006. BNSF5047, BNSF712, SF2947 pass Cable, southbound manifest, 08.53. 26 May 2006. BNSF4412, BNSF5000 pass Cable, southbound im, 09.30. 26 May 2006. BNSF5109, BNSF7682, SF689, BNSF6884 pass Cable, southbound stack, 09.33. 26 May 2006. BNSF5109, BNSF7682, SF689, BNSF6884 pass Cable, southbound stack, 09.33. 26 May 2006. BNSF982, SF852, SF863 depart from Tunnel 10, southbound grain, 10.09. 26 May 2006. BNSF1122, UP9568, UP5389 Cross Woodford Trestle, northbound manifest, 10.16. 26 May 2006. BNSF1122, UP9568, UP5389 pass Sandcut, northbound manifest, 11.18. 26 May 2006. SF682, BN7270, SF728, MRL225, BNSF6833 pass Kern Junction, southbound manifest, 11.56. 26 May 2006. BNSF7752, BNSF5130, BNSF973, BNSF4386 pass Sandcut, southbound stacker, 12.23. 26 May 2006. BNSF1059, BNSF7650, BNSF1106, BNSF4343 app Bealville, southbound 'Mod-Sal' (failed 25 sec later with broken coupling). 26 May 2006. UP5507, UP9683 Mojave, southbound im 07.20. 27 May 2006. UP5507, UP9683 Mojave, southbound im 07.20. 27 May 2006. UP5507, UP9683 Mojave, southbound im 07.20. 27 May 2006. BNSF7671, SF870, BNSF4753 drops down Caliente Hill, northbound manifest. 27 May 2006. UP5505, UP5756 Tunnel 3, Bealville. 27 May 2006. UP4234, UP5250, UP5763, UP5368, UP5781 cross Woodford Trestle, northbound manifest 12.00. 27 May 2006. UP4234, UP5250, UP5763, UP5368, UP5781 pass site of former Tunnel 4, northbound manifest 12.27. 27 May 2006. BNSF4856, BNSF4828, BNSF4768, SF6739 approach Caliente, southbound stack/im, 12.51. 27 May 2006. UP4234, UP5250, UP5763, UP5368, UP5781 pass Sandcut, northbound manifest 13.15. 27 May 2006. BNSF7740, BNSF4674, BNSF4792 pass Bena Mp328, northbound stack/in 'z' 13.55. 27 May 2006. SF934, UP7533, NS9842, BNSF4559 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek southbound stack/im, 14.03. 27 May 2006. SF934, UP7533, NS9842, BNSF4559 pass Woodford southbound stack/im, 14.50. 27 May 2006. BNSF4981, BNSF5178, BNSF4401 pass Woodford, southbound autoracks, 15.58. 27 May 2006. BNSF7695, BNSF8026, BNSF6753 pass Woodford, northbound stack, 16.44. 27 May 2006. BNSF7695, BNSF8026, BNSF6753 pass Bealville northbound stack, 17.10, passing BNSF1041 southbound. 27 May 2006. BNSF7695, BNSF8026, BNSF6753 pass Bealville northbound stack, 17.45. 27 May 2006. BNSF1041, BNSF984, CSX8553 pass Burtons Curve, southbound block coac train empties. 27 May 2006. Derailment of northbound manifest at Mojave at 06.15 on 28 May 2006. Derailment of northbound manifest at Mojave at 06.15 on 28 May 2006. Derailment of northbound manifest at Mojave at 06.15 on 28 May 2006. Derailment of northbound manifest at Mojave at 06.15 on 28 May 2006. Derailment of northbound manifest at Mojave at 06.15 on 28 May 2006. Derailment of northbound manifest at Mojave at 06.15 on 28 May 2006. Derailment of northbound manifest at Mojave at 06.15 on 28 May 2006.

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]]> Sun Jun 11 2006 North American Freight Cars http://cjm.fotopic.net/c892726.html A collection of North American freight rolling stock Thursday 16 March 2006: A collection of North American freight rolling stock

CROY3109, Bealville, 26 April 2003. SF99396 + SF190284 Amarillo crane set. 3 May 2002. Union Pacific - ARMN902031, Sandcut, 3 May 2003. Kansas City Southern - KCS8158, 5 May 2002. TTX Inc - ITTX973008, 6 May 2002. Burlington Northern - BN686708, Sandcut, 2 August 2002. Swift 'Road-Railer'. 4 August 2002. CN55413 snowplough in yard at Stratford, built 1938 with Teflon finish. GTW79176 St Marys, 21 April 2003 Peoria & Perkin Railway - PPU300008, Caliente, 27 September 2003. GATX200787 Sandcut, 26 March 2004. MP1798, loaded with BTS9001. Bealville, 27 March 2004. BNSF927002, loaded with PTS62, Caliente, 29 March 2004. TTX Inc - DTTX25172, Beaumont, 6 April, 2004. Florida East Coast Rly - FEC71203, Beaumont, 6 April, 2004. Southern Pacific - SP513891, Beaumont, 6 April 2004. TTX Inc - TTZX553550, Beaumont, 6 April 2004. Southern Pacific - SP2424, Beaumont, 6 April, 2004. TTX Inc - DTTX762589, Beaumont, 6 April, 2004. ATSF178795 and ATSF178850, Frost, 7 April, 2004. ETTX800474, Woodford 29 May 2004. Pacer-Stacktrain, BRAN6164, Beaumont 29 May 2004. Intermodal Technologies Inc - ITTX913081, Woodford, 1 June 2004. Loaded with damaged stack wagon BNSF237333. Kasgro Rail Lines - KRL70940, Bealville, 2 June 2004. Burlington Northern - BN686620, Bealville, 2 June 2004. DTTX54181, Caliente, 7 June 2004. Stack, Helendale, 23 September 2004. Intermodal, Helendale, 23 September 2004. Intermodal, Helendale, 23 September 2004. CRYX3199, Jack London Square, 29 September 2004. ARMN110286, Woodford, 30 September 2004 ARMN110286, Woodford, 30 September 2004 The Andersons - AEX4186, Caliente, 30 September 2004 FBOX504019, Woodford, 2 October 2004. Chicago North Western - Union Pacific - CNW612758, Ilmon, 3 October 2004. Quality Rail Services Inc - QUAX88945, Caliente, 3 October 2004. Mounted with GATX76159. TTX Co - DTTX732239, Ilmon, 4 October 2004. Union Pacific - UP800311, Beaumont, 7 October 2004. BNSF421052 Brantford Ontario, Canada 31 January 2005. WC54095 Brantford Ontario, Canada 31 January 2005. CN187188 Brantford Ontario, Canada 31 January 2005. Plough 410005, Woodstock, Canada. 1 February 2005 Rail trin, Frost 17 March 2005. Amtrak - AMTK74046, Frost 17 March 2005. Union Pacific ballast set, with grab, Walong, 18 March 2005. TBOX665372, Bealville, 23 March 2005. DTTX726562C, Cajon, 20 April, 2005. DTTX76561D, Cajon, 20 April, 2005. FBOX505016 Walong, 23 April, 2005 TTZX864566 Caliente, 29 April 2005.

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]]> Thu Mar 16 2006 North America February/March 2006 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c889375.html Selection of images taken in the London Ontario, and San Francisco, Tehachapi and Cajon areas in February-March 2006. Monday 13 March 2006: Selection of images taken in the London Ontario, and San Francisco, Tehachapi and Cajon areas in February-March 2006.

CN5799 passes Scotland Road, London, Ontario. Train 584 from St Thomas to London (transporting autoframs), 17.08. 1 March 2006. CN2609, CN5702 westbound passing Copetown, Ontario. Train 399 Toronto Mac Yard - Chicago Markham Yard maniest, 10.33 26 February 2006 CN2686, CN2506 eastbound passing Copetown, Ontario. Train 392 Blue Island (Illinois) - Toronto Mac Yard, 11.20Hrs. 26 February 2006 SF6731, CN2634, CN2425, FURX8135 eastbound manifest, passing Copetown, Ontario. 12.45 26 February, 2006. VIA6428 leading with VIA6409 on the rear pass westbound through Copetown, Ontario with Train 73, 12.00 Toronto-Windsor on 26 February 2006. The rear loco and half the train were to be detached at London to form a service the following morning. VIA920 passes eastbound through Copetown, Ontario with Train 72, 09.55 Winndsor-Toronto on 26 February 2006. CN5349, CN5742 westbound manifest, passing Copetown, Ontario, with Port Erie-Sarnia manifest. 26 February 2006. CN5349, CN5742 westbound manifest, passng Paris John Street, Ontario. Port Erie-Sarnia Manifest, 15.04. 26 February 2006 CN5407, BNSF4768, CN2603 eastbound stack train, passing Paris John Street, Ontario. Train 148 Chicago Intermodal - Halifax. 26 February 2006. VIA6429 painted in Telus-livery, passes Princeton, Ontario with Train 76, 14.00 Windsor-Toronto, 16.30Hrs 26 February 2006. CN5717, CN2646 pass Komoka, MP 10.0, west of London, Ontario, westbound, Train 149, a Halifax-Chicago Intermodal, 09.25, 27 February 2006. CP9703, CP9800, CP9565, CP8508 eastbound manifest, passing Middlesex Centre, west of London, Ontario, 09.55Hrs. Manifest to London. 27 February 2006. CN5730, CN5457, CN5413 pass Komoka, West Of London, Ontario. Train 148, Chicago Intermodal-Halifax, 10.20Hrs, 27 February 2006. VIA6421 passes Komoka, West of London, Ontario, Train 71, 06.45 Oshawa-Windsor. 27 February 2006. CP9720 passes over Melrose Diamond (CN/CP crossing), west of London, Ontario. Train 139, Toronto-Detroit Rougemere Yard automotive train. 27 February 2006. CP5687 passes over the Melrose CP/CN Diamond, West of London, Ontario with a westbound 'work extra' pipe train from London to Caradoc. 27 February 2006. CN5785, BNSF4628, crosses Melrose CN/CP Diamond, west of London, Ontario, westbound Train 399 - Toronto Mac Yard - Chicago Markham Yard. 27 February 2006. CN2401, IC6002 pass over Melrose CN/CP Diamont with Train 385, from Toronto Mac Yard to Air Line Junction (Ohio), 12.34hrs, 27 February 2006. CP8555 passes over Melrose CP/CN Diamond, westbound loaded Autorack. 13.31hrs, 27 February 2006. CN2675, CN5319 near St Thomas (Lyons Road), Ontario, powering autoframe working working from St Thomas to London. 27 February 2006. CN2675, CN5319 approaches London (Ontario) Westminster Drive, powering autoframe working working from St Thomas to London. 27 February 2006. CN2675, CN5319 approaches London (Ontario) Westminster Drive, powering autoframe working working from St Thomas to London. 27 February 2006. CN5754, CN 5542 pass Frank Lane, London, Ontario. Eastbound stack/manifest Train 386 Detroit Flat Rock - London, 09.20. 28 February 2006. CN5520, CN5536 pass Frank Lane, London, Ontario, westbound frame train. Train 587 London to Sarnia (for Detroit Flat Rock). 09.30. 28 February 2006. CP9616, CP8544, CP8739. CP8511 pass Frank Lane, London, Ontario. Eastbound manifest to London, 09.55. 28 February 2006. VIA6402 passes Frank Lane, London, Ontario. Train 71, 06.45 Oshawa-Windsor. 28 February 2006. VIA6425 passes Middlesex Centre, London, Ontario. Train 72, 09.55 Windsor-Toronto. 28 February 2006. CN4118 pass Amiens Road, Middlesex Centre, London, Ontario. Train 511 (trip from London to Watford and return). 28 February 2006. CN5631, FURX7215, CN2523, pass Amiens Road, Middlesex Centre (Amiens Road), London, Ontario. Eastbound Train 148 Chicago Intermodal-Halifax (13.50). 28 February 2006. VIA6416 passes Amiens Road, Middlesex Centre, London, Ontario. Train 85, 10.40 Toronto-Sarnia. 28 February 2006. CN9540, UP4923 pass Amiens Road, Middlesex Centre, London, Toronto. Train 271, Toronto Mac Yard - Salum. 28 February 2006. CP8720 passes Amiens Road, Middlesex Centre London, Ontario, westbound autorack, 15.10. 28 February 2006. NS9811, HLCX5994, CON8444 pass Denfield Road, London, Ontario. Westbound (CN) manifest, pass Denfield Road, passing CP9557 on westbound autorack, 17.10. 28 February 2006. CP5687 passes Denfield Road, London, Ontario, additional works train from Caradoc to London with empty pipe cars. 17.18. 28 February 2006. CP9620, CEFX1009 passes Denfield Road, London, Ontario. Eastbound manifest, 17.35Hrs. 28 February 2006. CP1508, CP8234 drop down through Ingersoll, Ontario. Trip working from Woodstock to St Thomas. 1 March 2006. CN2691, UP4876 pass through Woodstock, Ontario. Westbound manifest, train 399 Toronto Mac Yard - Chicago Markham Yard. 10.30Hrs, 1 March 2006. CN2544, CN(WC)6926, BNSF6355 pass Woodstock, Ontario. Eastbound manifest to Toronto Mac Yard. Train 392 from Blue Island, Illinois. 1 March 2006. VIA 6416 awaits departure from Stratford, Ontario. Train 85, 10.40 Toronto-Sarnia. 1 March 2006. GEXR3856 app Stratford, Ontario, with snowploughset (loco in ex-New England Central Railroad livery), plough 55408, arr 13.56, dep 13.58 to Kitchener. 1 March 2006. VIA 6416 awaits departure from Stratford, Ontario. Train 85, 10.40 Toronto-Sarnia. 1 March 2006. GEXR3856 on right with snowplough. VIA 6416 departs from Stratford, Ontario. Train 85, 10.40 Toronto-Sarnia. 1 March 2006. GEXR3856 on right with snowplough. 1 March 2006. GEXR3856 app Stratford, Ontario, with snowploughset (loco in ex-New England Central Railroad livery), plough 55408, arr 13.56, dep 13.58 to Kitchener. 1 March 2006. VIA6402, passes Elgin Road, Dorchester, Ontario. Train 73, 12.00 Toronto-Windsor. 1 March 2006. CN5742, BNSF8018, CN5349 pass Harris Street, Dorchester, Ontario. Eastbound manifest, 14.10hrs, 1 March 2006. CN5628, CN2683 passes Harris Street, Dorchester, Ontario. Westbound manifest, 14.14. 1 March 2006. CN5799 approaches St Thomas North, Ontario. Arrive from industrial spur to make up train. 1 March 2006. CN5799 switching St Thomas Yard, Ontario, over Kettle Creek Trestle. 1 March 2006. CN5799 switching St Thomas Yard, Ontario, over Kettle Creek Trestle. 1 March 2006. CN5799 Approaches St Thomas North, Ontario. Trip working to London, train No. 584, transporting auto frames. Dep 16.27. 1 March 2006.

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]]> Mon Mar 13 2006 Dawlish Sea Wall Engineering work http://cjm.fotopic.net/c768585.html A series of pictures taken in and around the Dawlish-Teignmouth area of trains involved in the November-December 2005 track replacement project. Sunday 20 November 2005: A series of pictures taken in and around the Dawlish-Teignmouth area of trains involved in the November-December 2005 track replacement project.

In conjunction with major Network Rail infrastructure work in the Exeter-Newton Abbot area on Sundays during November and December 2005 a number of engineering trains have and will be seen in the area. On 13 November 2005, EWS Class 66s Nos. 66141 and 66053 stand side by side at Powderham Crossing. In conjunction with major Network Rail infrastructure work in the Exeter-Newton Abbot area on Sundays during November and December 2005 a number of engineering trains have and will be seen in the area. On 13 November 2005, EWS Class 66s Nos. 66141 and 66053 stand side by side at Powderham Crossing. 60017 Dawlish 20 November 2005 60017 Dawlish 20 November 2005 60017 Dawlish 20 November 2005 60017 Dawlish 20 November 2005 66006 Parsons Tunnel 20 November 2005 66006 Parsons Tunnel 20 November 2005 66052 + 66186 Teignmouth 20 November 2005 66052 + 66186 Teignmouth 20 November 2005 66052 + 66186 Teignmouth 20 November 2005 66186 Teignmouth 20 November 2005 66052 + 66186 Teignmouth 20 November 2005 60017 Dawlish 20 November 2005 Dawlish 20 November 2005 66234 Dawlish 20 November 2005 Week two of the Dawlish track replacement project was on Sunday 27 November 2005, when 400 yards of the down line from Dawlish Station to Kennaway Tunnel was replaced. six locos were in the Dawlish-Teignmouth section for most of the day (one Class 60 and 5 x Class 66s. No. 66233 is seen with a ballast and sleeper train travelling west on the 'up' line Week two of the Dawlish track replacement project was on Sunday 27 November 2005, when 400 yards of the down line from Dawlish Station to Kennaway Tunnel was replaced. six locos were in the Dawlish-Teignmouth section for most of the day (one Class 60 and 5 x Class 66s. No. 66233 is seen with a ballast and sleeper train travelling west on the 'up' line Week two of the Dawlish track replacement project was on Sunday 27 November 2005, when 400 yards of the down line from Dawlish Station to Kennaway Tunnel was replaced. six locos were in the Dawlish-Teignmouth section for most of the day (one Class 60 and 5 x Class 66s. No. 66233 is seen with a ballast and sleeper train travelling west on the 'up' line Week two of the Dawlish track replacement project was on Sunday 27 November 2005, when 400 yards of the down line from Dawlish Station to Kennaway Tunnel was replaced. six locos were in the Dawlish-Teignmouth section for most of the day (one Class 60 and 5 x Class 66s. No. 66233 is seen with a ballast and sleeper train travelling west on the 'up' line 66006 and 66185 stand at Teignmouth with a crane and ballast wagons during the Dawlish relaying project on 27 November 2005. 66006 and 66185 stand at Teignmouth with a crane and ballast wagons during the Dawlish relaying project on 27 November 2005. Dawlish 27 November 2005. Dawlish 27 November 2005 On 11 December, Class 66 No. 66037 with the train of old track sections from the Dawlish platform relaying was stabled by Parsons Tunnel for much of the day. The 11 December 2005 work involved the relaying the up platform line through Dawlish station. here No. 66043 stands on the down line with new ballast. The 11 December 2005 work involved the relaying the up platform line through Dawlish station. here No. 66043 stands on the down line with new ballast. The 11 December 2005 work involved the relaying the up platform line through Dawlish station. here No. 66043 stands on the down line with new ballast. The 11 December 2005 work involved the relaying the up platform line through Dawlish station. here No. 66043 stands on the down line with new ballast. On Sunday 18 December 2005 the track work in the Dawlish area involved the relaying of the up line from the station viaduct to the start of the tunnel. For most of the day just one train of sleepers was involved in the work which was 'top and tailed' by Class 60 No. 60025 Caledonian Paper and Class 59/2 No. 59202 Vale of the White Horse. This is understood to be the first '59/2' to be involved in actual work on the sea wall. On Sunday 18 December 2005 the track work in the Dawlish area involved the relaying of the up line from the station viaduct to the start of the tunnel. For most of the day just one train of sleepers was involved in the work which was 'top and tailed' by Class 60 No. 60025 Caledonian Paper and Class 59/2 No. 59202 Vale of the White Horse. This is understood to be the first '59/2' to be involved in actual work on the sea wall. On Sunday 18 December 2005 the track work in the Dawlish area involved the relaying of the up line from the station viaduct to the start of the tunnel. For most of the day just one train of sleepers was involved in the work which was 'top and tailed' by Class 60 No. 60025 Caledonian Paper and Class 59/2 No. 59202 Vale of the White Horse. This is understood to be the first '59/2' to be involved in actual work on the sea wall. On Sunday 18 December 2005 the track work in the Dawlish area involved the relaying of the up line from the station viaduct to the start of the tunnel. For most of the day just one train of sleepers was involved in the work which was 'top and tailed' by Class 60 No. 60025 Caledonian Paper and Class 59/2 No. 59202 Vale of the White Horse. This is understood to be the first '59/2' to be involved in actual work on the sea wall. On Sunday 18 December 2005 the track work in the Dawlish area involved the relaying of the up line from the station viaduct to the start of the tunnel. For most of the day just one train of sleepers was involved in the work which was 'top and tailed' by Class 60 No. 60025 Caledonian Paper and Class 59/2 No. 59202 Vale of the White Horse. This is understood to be the first '59/2' to be involved in actual work on the sea wall. On Sunday 18 December 2005 the track work in the Dawlish area involved the relaying of the up line from the station viaduct to the start of the tunnel. For most of the day just one train of sleepers was involved in the work which was 'top and tailed' by Class 60 No. 60025 Caledonian Paper and Class 59/2 No. 59202 Vale of the White Horse. This is understood to be the first '59/2' to be involved in actual work on the sea wall. On Sunday 18 December 2005 the track work in the Dawlish area involved the relaying of the up line from the station viaduct to the start of the tunnel. For most of the day just one train of sleepers was involved in the work which was 'top and tailed' by Class 60 No. 60025 Caledonian Paper and Class 59/2 No. 59202 Vale of the White Horse. This is understood to be the first '59/2' to be involved in actual work on the sea wall. On Sunday 18 December 2005 the track work in the Dawlish area involved the relaying of the up line from the station viaduct to the start of the tunnel. For most of the day just one train of sleepers was involved in the work which was 'top and tailed' by Class 60 No. 60025 Caledonian Paper and Class 59/2 No. 59202 Vale of the White Horse. This is understood to be the first '59/2' to be involved in actual work on the sea wall. On Sunday 18 December 2005 the track work in the Dawlish area involved the relaying of the up line from the station viaduct to the start of the tunnel. For most of the day just one train of sleepers was involved in the work which was 'top and tailed' by Class 60 No. 60025 Caledonian Paper and Class 59/2 No. 59202 Vale of the White Horse. This is understood to be the first '59/2' to be involved in actual work on the sea wall. During the afternoon of 18 December, just about when the light was to switch off for the day, the 6W23 12.57 Westbury-Dawlish 'Autoballaster' train arrived in section, seen 'top and tailed' by Class 66/0 No. 66174 and Class 59/2 no. 59204, thus making this the second Class 59/2 to operate an engineers train over the Dawlish Sea Wall. Seen at both Dawlish Warren and Dawlish. During the afternoon of 18 December, just about when the light was to switch off for the day, the 6W23 12.57 Westbury-Dawlish 'Autoballaster' train arrived in section, seen 'top and tailed' by Class 66/0 No. 66174 and Class 59/2 no. 59204, thus making this the second Class 59/2 to operate an engineers train over the Dawlish Sea Wall. Seen at both Dawlish Warren and Dawlish. During the afternoon of 18 December, just about when the light was to switch off for the day, the 6W23 12.57 Westbury-Dawlish 'Autoballaster' train arrived in section, seen 'top and tailed' by Class 66/0 No. 66174 and Class 59/2 no. 59204, thus making this the second Class 59/2 to operate an engineers train over the Dawlish Sea Wall. Seen at both Dawlish Warren and Dawlish. During the afternoon of 18 December, just about when the light was to switch off for the day, the 6W23 12.57 Westbury-Dawlish 'Autoballaster' train arrived in section, seen 'top and tailed' by Class 66/0 No. 66174 and Class 59/2 no. 59204, thus making this the second Class 59/2 to operate an engineers train over the Dawlish Sea Wall. Seen at both Dawlish Warren and Dawlish. During the afternoon of 18 December, just about when the light was to switch off for the day, the 6W23 12.57 Westbury-Dawlish 'Autoballaster' train arrived in section, seen 'top and tailed' by Class 66/0 No. 66174 and Class 59/2 no. 59204, thus making this the second Class 59/2 to operate an engineers train over the Dawlish Sea Wall. Seen at both Dawlish Warren and Dawlish.

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]]> Sun Nov 20 2005 USA October-November 2005 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c759338.html Views around California taken during October/November 2005 Friday 11 November 2005: Views around California taken during October/November 2005

UP5738, UP5724, UP4666 pass South Mojave, southbound manifest, 08.12. 3 November 2005. CAL912 and CAL901 stabled at San Francisco station. 30 October 2005. CAL925, CAL921, CAL902, CAL901, CAL912 stabled at San Francisco. 30 October 2005. CAL925 stabled at San Francisco. 30 Octber 2005. CAL917, CAL927, CAL928 stabled at San Jose, AMK155 on right and CAL908. 30 October 2005. AMK2010 arr Jack London Square, 06.35 Auburn-Jack London Square. 31 October 2005. AMK2014 arrive Jack London Square, stock to form 10.05 to Bakersfield. 31 October 2005. AMK2014 depart jack london Square, 10.05 to Bakersfield. 31 October 2005. UP3394, SP8592, UP3176 pass through Jack London Square, light to south, 10.23. 31 October 2005. UP5437, UP6186 pass Jack london Square, northbound manifest, 10.47. 31 October 2005. AMK2009 arr Jack London Square 04.55 Bakersfield-Jack London Square. 31 October 2005. AMK2002 arrive Jack London Square, 09.10 Sancramento-Jack London Square. 31 October 2005. DT8306 + AMK2009 dep Jack London Square ECS to yard. 31 October 2005. AMK2009 dep Jack London Square ECS to yard. 31 October 2005. AMK44 + AMK114 arr Jack London Square, No. 11 10.00 (30/10) Seattle-Los Angeles (2.5 hours late) at 11.30. 31 October 2005. AMK2002 dep Jack London Square, ECS to yard. 31 October 2005. UP5151, UP9155 pass Jack London Square, northbound stack, intermodal, 11.48. 31 October 2005. UP (SP)1530 pass Jack London Square, light south, 11.53. 31 October 2005 AMK188, AMK163 pass Jack London Square, southbound American Orient Express. 31 October 2005. American Orient Express Jack London Square, Oakland 31 October 2005. American Orient Express Jack London Square, Oakland 31 October 2005. American Orient Express Jack London Square, Oakland 31 October 2005. AMK155 arr Jack London Square, stock for 12.15 Oakland-Sacramento. 31 October 2005. AM137 arrive Jack London Square, 10.40 Sacramento-Jack London Square train 533. 31 October 2005. UP5715, UP4817, UP5797 pass Monolith, southbound manifest, 09.15 UP5715, UP4817, UP5797 pass Monolith, southbound manifest, 09.15 UP5795, UP9035, UP9580 await line up at Caliente, southbound manifest, 11.21 BNSF4562, SF857, BNSF4917, NS9630 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek, southbound '199' North Bay-Willow Springs, 11.51. SJVR107. SJVR2036 app/pass Magunden, southbound trip from Bakersfield to Magunden for Button Willow spur, 12.10 SJVR107. SJVR2036 app/pass Magunden, southbound trip from Bakersfield to Magunden for Button Willow spur, 12.10 UP5724, UP5738, UP4272, UP8346, UP5834 dep Bakersfield, northbound manifest, 12.20 BNSF7605, BNSF7606, BNSF7607, BNSF5373 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek southbound stacker, intermodal, 13.3 BNSF7605, BNSF7606, BNSF7607, BNSF5373 app Tunnel 2 southbound stacker, intermodal, 13.55 BNSF7605, BNSF7606, BNSF7607, BNSF5373 app Bealville southbound stacker, intermodal, 14.24 BNSF7605, BNSF7606, BNSF7607, BNSF5373 app Bealville southbound stacker, intermodal, 14.24 BNSF4562, SF857, BNSF4917, NS9630 pass Woodford southbound '199' North Bay-Willow Springs, 15.0 BNSF4367, BNSF5025, BNSF5477, BNSF5376 pass Woodford, northbound intermodal, 15.3 BNSF4050, BN7015, BN7065 cross Woodford Trestle, northbound manifest Barstow-Stockton (BARSTO), 08.45 (following UDE) BNSF5499, SF6764, BNSF6850, BNSF4727, BNSF4577 pass Woodford Trestle, northbound stack, 09.00 BNSF4010, SF623, BNSF4476, BNSF4366 pass Woodford Trestle, northbound stack - Willow Springs-North Bay, 09.15 BNSF5248, BNSF4974, SF891, BNSF1013 pass Woodford Trestle, northbound intermodal, 09.40 BNSF5248, BNSF4974, SF891, BNSF1013 pass Woodford Trestle, northbound intermodal, 09.40 BNSF4050, BN7015, BN7065 approach Tunnel 1, northbound manifest Barstow-Stockton (BARSTO), 10.00 (in UDE) BNSF4010, SF623, BNSF4476, BNSF4366 pass Sandcut, northbound stack/im - Willow Springs-North Bay, 12.25 BNSF5248, BNSF4974, SF891, BNSF1013 pass Sandcut, northbound intermodal, 12.50 BNSF5248, BNSF4974, SF891, BNSF1013 pass Sandcut, northbound intermodal, 12.50 BNSF973, BNSF4689, BNSF4065, BNSF4508 approach Tunnel 2, southbound North Bay-Willow Springs UP5785, UP5423, UP2182, UP5760 pass Tunnel 3 at Bealville, northbound manifest, 14.52 UP5738, UP5724, UP4666 pass North Mojave, southbound manifest, 07.47. 3 November 2005. UP5738, UP5724, UP4666 pass Mojave, southbound manifest, 07.47. 3 November 2005.

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]]> Fri Nov 11 2005 California August-September 2005 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c689871.html A collection of illustrations taken during a trip to Southern California in August/September 2005, areas covered were mainly Cajon, Frost, the Tehachapi Mountains and around San Francisco. Tuesday 13 September 2005: A collection of illustrations taken during a trip to Southern California in August/September 2005, areas covered were mainly Cajon, Frost, the Tehachapi Mountains and around San Francisco.

BNSF5298, BNSF924, BNSF817, BNSF636 pass Frost, westbound intermodal, 14.33, 24 August 2005 UP5383, UP8432, UP8410 pass Frost, westbound manifest 15.39, 24 August 2005. BNSF4720, CSX4796, CSX4825, BNSF4340 pass Kempa Campbell Ranch, Frost, eastbound manifest, 16.12, 24 August, 2005 BNSF4431, BNSF4681 pass Kempa Campbell Ranch, Frost, westbound stack, 16.16, 24 August, 2005. SF604, BNSF996, BNSF699 pass Kempa Campbell Ranch, Frost, westbound stack train, 16.30, 24 August, 2005 BNSF6950, BNSF2717, BN2879, SF2868 pass Kempa Campbell Ranch, Frost, Victorville local, 16.30, 24 August, 2005 BNSF5265, BNSF7671, BNSF4434, FURX7283 pass Kempa Campbell Ranch, Frost, eastbound stack and intermodal, 16.47, 24 August, 2005 BNSF4732, UP5087 pass Kempa Campbell Ranch, Frost, westbound stack train, 17.32, 24 August, 2005 BNSF5525, BNSF6951, SF6736, BNSF7314 pass Helendale between Cajon and Barstow, eastbound manifest, 09.36, 24 August 2005. BNSF1052, BNSF7684, SF840, BNSF4998 pass Kempa Campbell Ranch, Frost, westbound manifest, 17.47, 24 August, 2005 UP5480, UP9200, UP4722, UP5459, UP5376 pass Helendale between Cajon and Barstow, eastbound stack train, 09.50, 24 August 2005 AM145, AM144 pass Helendale between Cajon and Barstow, deadheading American Orient Express stock from Los Angeles Union to Albuquerque, 24 August 2005. UP4087, UP3892 pass Helendale between Cajon and Barstow, eastbound intermodal, 10.12, 24 August 2005 BNSF4508, BNSF4609, BNSF803 pass Helendale between Cajon and Barstow, eastbound stack train, 10.25, 24 August, 2005 BNSF4658, BNSF4169, FURX3052, BNSF4926, BNSF4467, SF6708, BNSF641, BNSF4039, BNSF7741 pass Helendale between Barstow and Cajon, westbound stack, 10.50, 24 August, 2005 BNSF4516, BNSF4710, BNSF4474, BNSF4328, BNSF5214 pass Helendale between Cajon and Barstow, eastbound intermodal, 11.08, 24 August, 2005 BNSF5843, BNSF1041, BNSF4891, BNSF7746 pass Helendale between Cajon and Barstow, eastbound intermodal, 11.30, 24 August 2005. BNSF7756, BNSF7701, BNSF4000, BNSF4522 pass Swarthout Canyon Road, eastbound stacker, 25 August 2005 UP5411, UP5402 pass Swarthout Canyon Road, westbound stacker, 08.34, 25 August 2005. BNSF4997, BNSF7715, SF948, BNSF4647 pass Swarthout Canyon Road, eastbound intermodal, 10.03, 25 August 2005. BNSF7737, SF669, BNSF7712 pass around Sullivans Curve, eastbound stack train, 11.01, 25 August 2005. UP5408, UP9399, UP1850 pass Woodford, northbound stacker and intermodal, 17.39, 25 August 2005. BNSF5123, BNSF5090, BNSF4188, BNSF5059, BNSF1073, SF2509 pass near Monolith, southbound manifest, 07.23, 26 August 2005. BNSF5123, BNSF5090, BNSF4188, BNSF5059, BNSF1073, SF2509 pass North Mojave, southbound manifest, 07.44, 26 August 2005. UP4358, UP4302, UP3821, southbound Monolith I58 bridge, manifest, 08.52, 26 August 2005. UP4358, UP4302, UP3821, southbound manifest, North Mojave 09.19, 26 August 2005 UP4358, UP4302, UP3821, southbound manifest, North Mojave 09.19, 26 August 2005 UP4358, UP4302, UP3821, southbound manifest, Mojave 09.29, 26 August 2005 BNSF5160, CSX7754, BNSF5211, BNSF5343 pass Sandcut, southbound stack and intermodal, 12.13, 26 August 2005. BNSF7773, BNSF1048, BNSF5029, BNSF4719 southbound '199' North Bay-Willow Springs intermodal, 13.08, 26 AUgust 2005. BNSF5160, CSX7754, BNSF5211, BNSF5343 approach Bealville southbound stack and intermodal, 13.27, 26 August 2005. BNSF7773, BNSF1048, BNSF5029, BNSF4719 approach Bealville, southbound '199' North Bay-Willow Springs, 13.08, 26 August 2005. BNSF5160, CSX7754, BNSF5211, BNSF5343 approach Woodford southbound stack and intermodal, 14.08, 26 August 2005 BNSF7773, BNSF1048, BNSF5029, BNSF4719 pass Woodford southbound '199' North Bay-Willow Springs, 14.25, 26 August 2005. BNSF7773, BNSF1048, BNSF5029, BNSF4719 departs Tunnel 10 southbound '199' North Bay-Willow Springs, 14.39, 26 August 2005. BNSF5166, SF635, SF927, BNSF914 pass Marcel North Switch, northbound stack and intermodal, 14.54, 26 August 2005. BNSF5166, SF635, SF927, BNSF914 pass Woodford, northbound stack and intermodal, 15.10, 26 August 2005. BNSF5464, BNSF4406, BNSF4372 pass Bealville northbound manifest, 16.08, 26 August 2005. UP5173, UP3794, UP5786 pass Bealville, northbound manifest, 26 August 2005. UP4868, UP9641, UP5786 pass Woodford, northbound intermodal, 17.29, 16 August 2005. UP4488, UP4511, UP3814 pass Woodford, southbound intermodal, 18.14, 26 August 2005. BNSF4013, BNSF4735, BNSF5204 pass North Mojave, southbound manifest, 08.15, 27 August 2005. UP5739, UP8385 pass North Mojave, southbound manifest, 08.32, 27 August 2005. UP3794, UP4990, UP4908 pass Sandcut, southbound track train from Edison to Ilmon, 10.45, 27 August 2005 UP3794, UP4990, UP4908 at/dep Bena southbound track train from Edison to Ilmon, 10.55, 27 August 2005. UP3794, UP4990, UP4908 at/dep Bena southbound track train from Edison to Ilmon, 10.57, 27 August 2005. UP3794, UP4990, UP4908 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek southbound track train from Edison to Ilmon, 12.54, 27 August 2005. BNSF4796, BNSF5012, NREX (ex CP)5807, BNSF5276 pass Caliente southbound stacker, 13.29, 27 August 2005. BNSF4446, SF779, SF8612 pass Bealville, northbound manifest, 14.30, 27 August 2005. BNSF4446, SF779, SF8612 pass Caliente northbound manifest, 14.48, 27 August 2005.

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]]> Tue Sep 13 2005 The Black & White Collection http://cjm.fotopic.net/c628650.html This gallery contains black and white illustrations taken between 1973 and the mid 1990s. Material was originally taken on a mix of medium format and 35mm equipment and in the main images are scanned from negatives using a Nikon Coolscan 9000. Monday 25 July 2005: This gallery contains black and white illustrations taken between 1973 and the mid 1990s. Material was originally taken on a mix of medium format and 35mm equipment and in the main images are scanned from negatives using a Nikon Coolscan 9000.

Class 20 No. 20008 passes Foxlow Junction on 30 January 1980 with a short unfitted coal train. A pair of Class 31/1s Nos. 31147 and 31185 depart from Kiveton Colliery during the mid-afternoon of 30 January 1980 bound for Doncaster. 45137 Derby station northbound TPO night. 30 January 1980. 76026/76010 pass Penistone MGR working snow. 31 January 1980. 47029 Old Oak Common Turntable. 28 February 1980. 47079 passes Ruscome up stone. 4 March 1980. 50011/50024 Wangle Road Twyford up Foster Yeoman test stone 11.09 4 March 1980. 50006 passes Southcote down 12.30 Ex Paddington. 4 March 1980. 'Rocket' between Cambridge Street to St Pancras. 10 March 1980. 73004 departs Waterloo down E/C/S to Clapham Junction. 30 March 1980. 50033 Whiteball area 0935 Paddington to Penzance. 5 April 1980. 50011 down Exeter SD, empty stock to Newton Abbot. 6 January 1982. 74010 Stewarts Lane June 1977. 50027 at Doncaster Loco works. 10 December 1979. 31269 passes Chesterfield up mixed. 30 January 1980 St Blazey turntable. 30 May 1982. Sunderland South Dock, + 37065, 37250, 37106, 37032. 7 April 1980.

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]]> Mon Jul 25 2005 USA April-May 2005 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c533427.html Another trip was made to California between 19 April and 6 May, visiting Cajon, Tehachapi and the Bay area. The usual high number of trains were recorded but the weather was not as good as on previous trips to the area. Around 250 illustrations are posted here, representing the more interesting views recorded. Enjoy. Monday 9 May 2005: Another trip was made to California between 19 April and 6 May, visiting Cajon, Tehachapi and the Bay area. The usual high number of trains were recorded but the weather was not as good as on previous trips to the area. Around 250 illustrations are posted here, representing the more interesting views recorded. Enjoy.

CSX608, CSX632 pass Sandcut, northbound stack train, 12.34Hrs, 28 April, 2005. UP4141, UP4037, UP5170 pass Mojave, northbound stack train 1 May 2005, 09.15. BNSF5518, BNSF9824, BNSF1052 approach Mojave, southbound stack train, 09.53, 1 May 2005. BNSF896, BNSF5266 pass near Mojave rear end helpers to northbound manifest, 10.15. 1 May, 2005. BNSF896, BNSF5266 pass Monolith, rear end helpers to northbound manifest, 10.41. 1 May, 2005. BNSF4622, SF722, BNSF999 pass Woodford, southbound intermodal, 11.22. 1 May, 2005. UP4019, UP9559 pass Woodford, southbound intermodal, 12.13, 1 May, 2005. BNSF5215, SF6871, BNSF7671, BNSF891 cross Woodford Trestle, northbound manifest, 12.34. 1 May, 2005. BNSF896, BNSF5266 pass Woodford rear end helpers to northbound manifest, 12.35. 1 May, 2005. UP9414, UP5833, UP5808, UP5783 cross Woodford Trestle, northbound manifest, 12.54. 1 May, 2005. UP9414, UP5833, UP5808, UP5783 cross Rowen Trestle, northbound manifest, 13.09. 1 May, 2005. BNSF5184, BNSF717, NS(Con)5453, NS8797 approach Bealville, southbound manifest, 14.26, 1 May, 2005. SF770, NS9531, BNSF4483, BNSF4377, SF6751 app Bealville, southbound stack train, 14.37, 1 May, 2005. UP5747, UP9338, UP5763, UP4480, UP5709 approach Bealville, southbound manifest, 14.50, 1 May, 2005. BNSF4097, SF680, BNSF675 pass Bealville, northbound Willow Springs-North Bay intermodal, 15.16, 1 May, 2005. BNSF4525, BNSF4545, BNSF5074, BNSF4964 pass Monolith, northbound manifest, 16.40. 1 May, 2005. BNSF4967, BNSF987, BNSF4040, BNSF4124, BNSF4892, BN3118 await line up at West Una with westbound manifest, 11.53. 2 May, 2005. BNSF4967 is overtaken by Amtrak2014 at West Una, Amtrak2014 is forming the 06.35 Sacramento-Bakersfield (train 702). 2 may, 2005. SF723, BNSF5156 pass Taussic Road, Wasco, westbound baretable train, 12.48. 2 May, 2005. Amtrak 2015 propells a driving control passenger set past Taussic Road, Wasco forming the 07.30 Oakland-Bakersfield (train 712) on 2 May, 2005. Amtrak 2015 propells a driving control passenger set past Taussic Road, Wasco forming the 07.30 Oakland-Bakersfield (train 712) on 2 May, 2005. BNSF4800, BNSF5357, BNSF8638 await a line up at Sandrini with a westbound manifest, 13.13, 2 May, 2005. AMTK2014 passes Pond with 13.15 Kakersfield-Oakland, 13.15, 2 may, 2005. BNSF4849, FURX7240, CSX316, CSX473 head towards ilmon from Caliente with northbound manifest, 16.17, 2 may 2005. BNSF5393, BNSF815, SF6729, BNSF1091 approach Tunnel 2 at Bealville north switch with Barstow-Pasco manifest, 16.51, 2 May, 2005. BNSF5393, BNSF815, SF6729, BNSF1091 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek, with Barstow-Pasco manifest, 17.26, 2 May, 2005. BNSF5348, BNSF1012, BNSF4311 pass Ilmon Caliente Creek, northbound Willow Springs-North Bay UPS, 17.44. 2 May, 2005. BNSF4908, BNSF5340, BNSF5130 pass ilmon Caliente Creek, northbound baretable set, 18.03. 2 May, 2005. BNSF4412, NS9027, BNSF970 pass around Tehachapi Loop, northbound manifest, 08.09. 3 May, 2005. BNSF4658, SF957 pass around Tehachapi Loop, rear end helpers to northbound manifest. 08.10, 3 May, 2005. UP9720, UP9397 pass around Tehachapi Loop, southbound intermodal, 08.36, 3 May, 2005. UP9743, UP9134, UP3933 pass around Tehachapi Loop, northbound manifest, 08.49, 3 May, 2005. BNSF7693 and BNSF Business Train heads north around Tehachapi Loop, 08.49, 3 May, 2005. BNSF7693 and BNSF Business Train heads north around Tehachapi Loop, 08.49, 3 May, 2005. BNSF7684 Caliente, 3 May, 2005. BNSF7684, BNSF5292, BNSF4482, BNSF5331 await a line up at Caliente, southbound stack train, 09.58Hrs, 3 May, 2005 BNSF7693 and BNSF Business Train drops down Caliente Hill towards Caliente, 10.26Hrs, 3 May, 2005. BNSF Business Car 'Glacier View', Caliente. 3 May, 2005 BNSF7684, BNSF5292, BNSF4482, BNSF5331 await a line up at Caliente, southbound stack train, 09.58Hrs, 3 May, 2005, with BNSF4172 passing on northbound. BNSF7684, BNSF5292, BNSF4482, BNSF5331 approach Tunnel 3 at Bealville, southbound stack train, 11.15Hrs, 3 May, 2005. BNSF7684, BNSF5292, BNSF4482, BNSF5331 passes Woodford, southbound stack train, 11.45Hrs, 3 May, 2005. UP3862, UP4017 pass Woodford, southbound baretable, 12.00, 3 May, 2005. UP5814, UP4677, UP5825 cross Tehachapi Creek at Woodford Trestle, northbound menifest, 12.50. 3 May, 2005. BNSF5280, BNSF5034, BNSF1089, SF608, BNSF4773, SF2408 pull away from Caliente and around Caliente Horseshoe, southbound manifest, 14.22. 3 May, 2005. BNSF1043, SF6932, BN7024, SF6348 approach Caliente, southbound manifest, 15.07. 3 May, 2005. BNSF4427, SF6737 pass Caliente, rear end helpers to southbound manifest, 15.10, 3 May, 2005. BNSF4760, BNSF960, BNSF5011, BNSF4606 approach Caliente, southbound intermodal, 15.35, 3 May, 2005.

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]]> Mon May 9 2005 Southern California March 2005 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c479424.html Views from a short winter vacation to the Cajon and Tehachapi area of Southern California between 17-24 March 2005. While the weather on this trip was not the best, it did allow some more unusual and dramatic views. Monday 28 March 2005: Views from a short winter vacation to the Cajon and Tehachapi area of Southern California between 17-24 March 2005. While the weather on this trip was not the best, it did allow some more unusual and dramatic views.

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]]> Mon Mar 28 2005 First Rail - Development HST stock http://cjm.fotopic.net/c436570.html On 18 February, First Rail showed off two pre-production HST vehicles Nos. 40423 and 42353 in a fully refurbished state. Squadron refurbishment depends upon First being awarded the Greater Western Franchise from April 2006. High quality refurbishment. Enjoy. Friday 18 February 2005: On 18 February, First Rail showed off two pre-production HST vehicles Nos. 40423 and 42353 in a fully refurbished state. Squadron refurbishment depends upon First being awarded the Greater Western Franchise from April 2006. High quality refurbishment. Enjoy.

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]]> Fri Feb 18 2005 Canadian views January/February 2005 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c422003.html A small selection of material taken in the 'Great White North', between Toronto and London, Ontario, Canada during a four day visit at the start of 2005. It was cold, but the sun was out and the conditions near perfect. My thanks go to two railfans, Don McQueen from London and Bryce Lee from Burlington for being my guide on this trip. Saturday 5 February 2005: A small selection of material taken in the 'Great White North', between Toronto and London, Ontario, Canada during a four day visit at the start of 2005. It was cold, but the sun was out and the conditions near perfect. My thanks go to two railfans, Don McQueen from London and Bryce Lee from Burlington for being my guide on this trip.

CP1505 (GP7) and CP1614 (GP9u), a pair of Electro Motive products approach the CN Carew Diamond where the CP St thomas sub division crosses the CN Dundas sub division. The CP train is a trip working from Woodstock to St Thomas. 1 February 2005. VIA909 passes Dorchester, North of London Ontario on 1 february 2005 with train 71, the 06.40 Oshawa-Windsor. Ontario Northland Railway SD75I No. 2105 is seen on the CN main line near Carew on 1 February 2004 powering a Toronto Mac Yard-Sarnia manifest freight. VIA907 passes over the diamond crossing at Carew on 1 February 2005, forming the 09.55 Windsor-Toronto. CP1505 (GP7) and CP1614 (GP9u), a pair of Electro Motive products approach the CN Carew Diamond where the CP St thomas sub division crosses the CN Dundas sub division. The CP train is a trip working from Woodstock to St Thomas. 1 February 2005. CP1505 (GP7) and CP1614 (GP9u), a pair of Electro Motive products pass Beachfield on the St Thomas sub division with a trip working from Woodstock to St Thomas. 1 February 2005. CP1505 (GP7) and CP1614 (GP9u), a pair of Electro Motive products pass Beachfield on the St Thomas sub division with a trip working from Woodstock to St Thomas. 1 February 2005 CP1505 (GP7) and CP1614 (GP9u), a pair of Electro Motive products pass Beachfield on the St Thomas sub division with a trip working from Woodstock to St Thomas. 1 February 2005 CP1505 (GP7) and CP1614 (GP9u), a pair of Electro Motive products pass Beachfield on the St Thomas sub division with a trip working from Woodstock to St Thomas. 1 February 2005 CP1505 (GP7) and CP1614 (GP9u), a pair of Electro Motive products pass near Ingersoll on the St Thomas sub division with a trip working from Woodstock to St Thomas. 1 February 2005 CN5335, CSX7817, CN2636, NREX (ex UP) 5077 pass Frank lane, Komoka with manifest freight bound for Toronto at 09.56, 30 january 2005. VIA6424 painted in 'Spiderman 2' livery approaches Frank Lane, Komoka with train 671, the Sunday only 07.50 Toronto-Windsor. CP9452, CP9586 approach Frank Lane, komoka on 30 january 2005 with a 'wreck' train off a derailment site at School Lane, west of Komoka, the train is carrying ballast, rail sections and two damaged vehicles from the derailment. CN5424, CN2695 approach Oxbow Road, Komoka, eastbound manifest towards London. 11.04Hrs. CN6907, CN5551, CN5562, CN2595, SF899 pass over CP Melrose (Komoka) with eastbound manifest freight. 11.36Hrs, 30 January 2005. CN2618, CN2639, CN5621 pass Komoka, westbound auto train to Sarnia and the US, 12.04Hrs. 30 january 2005. CN5752, CN9574, IC6016 approach Komoka, westbound train 399 (Toronto-Salen) which had been recessed at Komoka due to a derailment. 30 January 2005. CN5632, CN2584 approach Amiens Road, Komoka with eastbound manifest freight passing CN5752 on westbound train 399. 30 January 2005. CN5726, CN(IC)6142 approach Amiens Road, Komoka, westbound manifest freight to Sarnia. 14.20Hrs. 30 January 2005. CP6029, CP6039 cross the diamond crossing at Komoka with westbound manifest bound for Windsor, 14.34 Hrs, 30 January 2005. GCFX6066, CN5438 pass Paris West, eastbound manifest (train 390) from Sarnia to Toronto Mac Yard. 31 January 2005. VIA902 pass through Paris on 31 January 2005 with 09.55 Windsor-Toronto. CN2626, CN5317 pass through Paris, eastbound manifest bound for Toronto, 13.12Hrs, 31 January 2005. VIA6424 passes Paris with train 73, 12.00 Toronto-Windsor. 31 January 2005. CP1618, CP1516 stabled at Woodstock, 31 January 2005. CP1505, CP1618, CP1516 stabled at Woodstock, 31 January 2005. CP5688, CP5787 pass Frank Lane, Komoka, westbound manifest, 10.19Hrs, 30 January 2005. CN5732, CN6907, UP5229 pass over the Grand River Bridge in Paris, Ontario with westbound train 399 (Toronto Mac Yard-Salem). CN5691, CN2456 catch the last rays of sun on 31 January 2005 approaching Ingersoll with a Sarnia-Toronto manifest freight. VIA909 passes Dorchester, North of London Ontario on 1 february 2005 with train 71, the 06.40 Oshawa-Windsor CP5477 a modified 'B' unit with isolated cab stands on shed at London Quebec Street. 1 February 2005. CP5778 with modified side grilles for snow operation stands 'on shed' at London Quebec Street, 1 February 2005. CN2608, IC1021, CN5334 pass Frank Lane, Komoka, westbound train 385. 12.06, 2 February 2005. CN5402, CN5392 pass Frank Lane, Komoka, eastbound manifest train, 12.13Hrs, 2 February 2005. CN5435, CN5745 pass Frank Lane, Komoka, eastbound train 148, stack train from Chicago to Toronto. 2 February 2005. CN6907, Komoka. 30 January 2005. IC6016 Komoka, 30 January 2005. IC6016 Komoka, 30 January 2005. London Quebec Street, CP6060, CP5802, STLH8206, CP8243. 30 January 2004. London Quebec Street, CP6060 30 January 2004. London Quebec Street, CP CP8243. 30 January 2004.

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]]> Sat Feb 5 2005 Hungarian Railways http://cjm.fotopic.net/c380246.html A small selection of views of railways around Hungary Monday 27 December 2004: A small selection of views of railways around Hungary

BDVmot 007 departs Vac, 12.00 to Budapest Nyugati, 15 August, 1998. Mk45 No. 2005 stands at Szechenyi-heg with the 17.00 to Huvosvolgy, 12 August, 1998 Mk45 No. 2001 stops at Szepjuhaszne with 16.00 Szechenyi-hegi to Huvosvolgy, 12 August, 1998 M61 No. 61006 arrives at Topolca with 14.35 from Balatonfured, while M62 No. M62253 awaits to attach for the return working. 11 August, 1998. Bmxtz 003 pass Aszod with 16.30 Budapest Keleti-Egar, 10 August, 1998 BDVmot 010 arrives at Budapest Nyugati. 9 August 1998

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]]> Mon Dec 27 2004 Siemens Transportation, Wildenrath Test Facility http://cjm.fotopic.net/c350515.html Siemens Transportation operate one of the most advanced test tracks in the world at Wildenrath, Germany. A site converted from an old WW2 Royal Air Force bomber base. The facility sees the testing of virtually every new train produced by the company. Wednesday 24 November 2004: Siemens Transportation operate one of the most advanced test tracks in the world at Wildenrath, Germany. A site converted from an old WW2 Royal Air Force bomber base. The facility sees the testing of virtually every new train produced by the company.

Vep 3810 and 350003 development unit at Siemens Wildenrath 19 April 2002. Siemens Wildenrath Test Track, development 'loco' used for equipment testing and shunting of stock. The vehicles is rebuilt from a tram loco previously used in Prague. 19 April 2002. Brand new Class 444 No. 44021 and part finished set No. 450011 (which was delivered to the UK for testing and now returned to Germany) are seen stabled in the test centre yard at Siemens Wildenrath 4 March 2004.

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]]> Wed Nov 24 2004 Modern traction driving cabs http://cjm.fotopic.net/c350448.html Illustrations of driving cab layouts from various diesel, electric and multiple unit classes. Wednesday 24 November 2004: Illustrations of driving cab layouts from various diesel, electric and multiple unit classes.

South West Trains Cass 450 Desiro. Built by Siemens Transportation. A driving cab for the future.the design concept for the Hitachi 'A' train project Heathrow Connect Cass 360/2 Desiro. Built by Siemens Transportation. Class 444 non-driving side Class 170/2, operated for Anglia Railways. Bombardier Transportation Great Eastern Cass 360/0 Desiro. Built by Siemens Transportation. Class 375 (377) 'Electrostar'. Southern. Bombardier Transportation Class 47/4 (478xx series) No. 47815. Class 66/6, operated by Freightliner Heavy Haul. General Motors Heathrow Express Class 333. Siemens Transportation Class 07 0-6-0 diesel-electric shunting loco. Ruston & Hornsby Class 390 Pendolino, Alstom Transportation USA. General Electric Dash9- P42B. Driving side. South West Trains Class 444 Desiro driving cab Class 76 Woodhead electric loco, drivers side. Class 175 DMU The state of the art driving cab as fitted to the new Alstom-built Coradia Duplex TER for SNCF. 13 June 2007, Lille.

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]]> Wed Nov 24 2004 USA September-October 2004 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c314085.html Another trip was made to the US in California between 21 September and 7 October 2004. The main areas visited were Cajon, Victoville to Barstow, The Tehachapi route, Jack London Square and the Caltrains network around San Francisco. Again a lot of GREAT US railfans were encountered and a huge thank you must go to them for their hospitality. Saturday 16 October 2004: Another trip was made to the US in California between 21 September and 7 October 2004. The main areas visited were Cajon, Victoville to Barstow, The Tehachapi route, Jack London Square and the Caltrains network around San Francisco. Again a lot of GREAT US railfans were encountered and a huge thank you must go to them for their hospitality.

BNSF817, NS9295, BN7032m BN6775, BNSF5272, BNSF4432 pass Woodford, southbound stack, 09.17, passing BNSF4988, BNSF4394 rear end helpers of northbound. 2 October, 2004. UP5712, CSX7756, UP4198 pass Woodford, southbound manifest, 11.21Hrs 2 October, 2004. BNSF4835, SF6757, NS6729, BN7028 approach Sandcut, northbound manifest, 13.26Hrs 2 October, 2004. BNSF4845, BNSF5033, BNSF712 Caliente Hill, southbound manifest, 14.49Hrs, 2 October, 2004. UP5770, UP9522, UP4304 pass Bealville, northbound manifest, 17.41Hrs, 2 October, 2004. Derailed tank car of flat at Caliente, 3 October, 2004. UP4819, UP4050 Beaumont Hill, westbound stack train, 07.51Hrs, 7 October 2004. UP4643, UP3237, UP4897, UP9494 pass Beaumont Hill, eastbound 'K' line stacker, 08.10. 7 October 2004. UP4045, UP9161, UP4509, UP2511 pass Beaumont Hill, westbound manifest, 09.26Hrs. 7 October, 2004 UP4045, UP9161, UP4509, UP2511 pass Beaumont Hill, westbound manifest, 09.26Hrs. 7 October, 200 UP3488, UP3184, UP9404 pass Beaumont Hill, eastbound stack train, bound for East St Louis, Ill, 10.00Hrs, 7 October, 2004. UP5787 as rear end loco of ballast train passing Beaumont Hill, 10.04Hrs, 7 October, 2004 UP4286, UP9366 pass Beaumont Hill, eastbound manifest. 10.14Hrs, 7 October, 2004 UP4852, UP4939 pass El Casco, eastbound stacker, 10.38, 7 October, 2004. UP4101, UP4631, UP4305, UP3791 pass El Casco, eastbound stacker and intermodal, 10.56Hrs, 7 October, 2004. UP4101, UP4631, UP4305, UP3791 pass El Casco, eastbound stacker and intermodal, 10.56Hrs, 7 October, 2004. UP4191, UP4398, UP5065, UP4704 pass El Casco, eastbound intermodal and stacker, 11.21Hrs, 7 October, 2004. UP4525, UP4492, UP1874, UP4925 pass El Casco, westbound stacker, 12.06Hrs, 7 October, 2004. UP4508, UP9099, UP4636 pass El Casco, westbound manifest, 12.21Hrs, 7 October, 2004. UP5126, UP3034 pass El Casco, eastbound autorack, 12.26Hrs, 7 October, 2004. UP4049, UP9755 pass El Casco, westbound baretable set, 12.37Hrs, 7 October, 2004. UP4505, UP4886, UP9369 pass El Casco, eastbound manifest, 13.49Hrs, 7 October, 2004. UP4505, UP4886, UP9369 pass El Casco, eastbound manifest, 13.49Hrs, 7 October, 2004. UP4505, UP4886, UP9369 pass El Casco near Beaumont Hill, eastbound manifest. 13.49. 7 October, 2004. BNSF4420, BNSG4611 takes the main line at Woodford, southbound stacker, 10.10Hrs. 27 September 2004. UP2301, UP2377, UP6350 pass around Sullivans Curve in Cajon Pass, westbound manifest. 08.37. 22 September, 2004. BNSF4591, BNSF5371, SF765 pass around Sullivans Curve, Cajon Pass, eastbound intermodal, 09.07. 22 September, 2004. BNSF5188, SF753, BNSF5842, BNSF5259, NS9866 pass Blue Cut and head towards cajon with eastbound intermodal, 10.07Hrs, 22 September, 2004. BNSF4151, BNSF5270, BNSF5491 approach Blue Cut at Swarthout Canyon Road, westbound stacker, 10.32Hrs, 22 September, 2004. BNSF4415, NS9727, BNSF4627, SF794 approach Cajon Summit, eastbound intermodal, 12.17Hrs, 22 September, 2004. BNSF4744, BNSF4562, BNSF7320, BNSF4126 approach Cajon Summit, eastbound manifest, 12.36Hrs, 22 September, 2004. BNSF4840, BNSF4049, BNSF1065 pass Cajon Summit, westbound Ethinol tank train, 12.43 hrs, 22 September, 2004. UP2325, UP2501, UP4949, UP8255 pass Jones Flat, Frost, westbound manifest, 14.19Hrs, 22 September, 2004. UP6283, UP(SP)2690, pass frost, eastbound light power to Victorville, 14.52Hrs, 22 September, 2004. BNSF1002, BNSF5110 pass 'Jones Flat' Frost, westbound stack train, 15.01Hrs, 22 September, 2004. BNSF4979, BNSF6340, BNSF4675, BNSF5200 passes 'Jones Flat', Frost, westbound manifest, 15.54Hrs, 22 September, 2004. BNSF4040, CSX4710, BNSF327, BNSF334 pass 'Jones Hill' Frost, westbound stack train, 16.06Hrs, 22 September, 2004. BNSF4040, CSX4710, BNSF327, BNSF334 pass 'Jones Hill' Frost, westbound stack train, 16.06Hrs, 22 September, 2004. NS9664, BNSF5342, NS9638, BNSF4449 pass Mp26 on Cajon Sub Division near Hinkley Road, westbound stack train, 16.46Hrs, 22 September, 2004. UP2513, UP(SP)2746 pass Frost, eastbound light power to Yermo, 07.46Hrs, 23 September, 2004. BNSF5475, BNSF5322, BNSF4545, BNSF5314 pass Frost, westbound stack train, 08.03, 23 September, 2004. BNSF4304, SF622, NS2601, NS9535 pass Frost, eastbound stack train, 08.10, 23 September, 2004. UP5083, UP3970, UP9409 pass Frost,westbound stack train, 08.23, 23 September, 2004. BNSF4304, SF622, NS2601, NS9535 pass Mp19 at Helendale on the Cajon Sub, eastbound stacker, 09.56Hrs. 23 September, 2004. BNSF5279, BNSF1044 pass Helendale (MP19) on the Cajon sub with westbound stack train, 09.56, 23 September, 2004. BNSF4386, BNSF4647, BNSF5458, BNSF5175 pass Mp19 Helendale on the Cajon Subm eastbound stacker, 10.44, 23 September, 2004. BNSF4468, BNSF4722, CN2557 pass mp19 Helendale on the Cajon Sub, eastbound manifest, 10.55Hrs, 23 September, 2004. UP4379, LMX8527, FURX3001, UP8798 pass Mp19 helendale on the Cajon Sub, eastbound stacker, 11.56Hrs, 23 September, 2004. BNSF4040, CSX4710, NS8938, NS9664 pass Mp19 Helendale on Cajon Sub, eastbound stack train, 12.25Hrs, 23 September, 2004. UP2510, UP9189, UP5061, UP3834, UP9211, UP4956 approach Barstow, westbound manifest from Yermo direction, 14.09Hrs 23 September 2004.

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]]> Sat Oct 16 2004 Eurostars and TGVs http://cjm.fotopic.net/c270703.html A collection of Eurostar and French TGVs. This collection will expand as time permits Friday 27 August 2004: A collection of Eurostar and French TGVs. This collection will expand as time permits

TGV46 and TGV86 near Argin with 06.05 Paris-Chambery. 1 September, 2003. TGV4505 passes St Jean de la Porte, northbound passenger, 11.10Hrs, 4 September, 2003. TGV42 passes Steenbecque, 11.54 Dunkerque-Paris Nord, 23 March 2003. Passing Croisilles Junction near Arras at a full 300km/h (186mph) Eurostar 373208/207 passes over the junction (where the high speed line to Arras diverges from the main line) forming a late running 14.13 Paris Nord-Waterloo on 1 December, 2003. Duplex TGV215 travells at line speed of 300kmh past Avignon Junction of TGV-M, 16.59 Marsaille-Paris Lyon, 9 April 2002 Duplex TGV206 passes Lapalud at a full 300kmh, unidentiied service bound for Paris Lyon. 10.09. 10 April, 2002 Eurostar set No. 373209/210 passes Orange on the PLM route with empty stock from Paris Le Landy to Avignon to form special through service to London Waterloo. 10 April, 2002

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]]> Fri Aug 27 2004 USA April-May 2002 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c210181.html A selection of illustrations taken in Southern California, USA in April-May 2002. Captions for this collection will be added as soon as time permits. Sunday 20 June 2004: A selection of illustrations taken in Southern California, USA in April-May 2002. Captions for this collection will be added as soon as time permits.

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]]> Sun Jun 20 2004 USA August 2002 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c210101.html A selection of illustrations taken in the US in August 2002 in the Cajon, Needles and Tehachapi area. Captions for this collection will be added as soon as time permits. Sunday 20 June 2004: A selection of illustrations taken in the US in August 2002 in the Cajon, Needles and Tehachapi area. Captions for this collection will be added as soon as time permits.

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]]> Sun Jun 20 2004 USA May-June 2004 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c210036.html I made another trip to Southern California in early summer (May-June 2004), sending time in both the Cajon and Tehachapi areas. A selection of the images taken are here. Sunday 20 June 2004: I made another trip to Southern California in early summer (May-June 2004), sending time in both the Cajon and Tehachapi areas. A selection of the images taken are here.

UP9700, UP9428 pass around BNSF tracks on Sullivans Curve, eastbound stack and intermodal, 06.44. 27 May, 2004 BNSF4519, BNSF4118, BNSF4373, SF8219 pass around Sullivans Curve, Cajon, eastbound stacker, 07.10. 27 May, 2004 BNSF4587, CN5788, BNSF4793 pass around Sullivans Curve, Cajon, eastbound intermodal, 07.27. 27 May, 2004 BNSF985, BNSF5187, SF608, BNSF4327 pass Swarhout Canyon Road, eastbound stack train. 27 May, 2004 BNSF4425, BNSF5176, SF715, BNSF1073 pass Swarthout Canyon Road, westbound intermodal, 09.38. 27 May, 2004 BNSF5493, BNSF1059, BNSF5376 pass Swarthout Canyon Road, westbound stacker & intermodal, 09.57 (242 axle). 27 May, 2004 BNSF5217, BNSF5296 climb Blue Cut, eastbound stack, 10.10 (failed at Cajon) 352 axle. 27 May, 2004 BNSF5217, BNSF5296 climb Blue Cut, eastbound stack, 10.10 (failed at Cajon) 352 axle. 27 May, 2004 BNSF4695, BNSF4403, UP3921, BNSF1043 climb through Blue Cut, eastbound intermodal (316 axle). 27 May, 2004 UP4330, UP4677, UP9480 pass Oro Grande, westbound stacker, 13.59Hrs. 27 May, 2004 UP2942, UP2195 pass Oro Grande, westbound 5 wagon freight AGPX (poss weedkiller??), 14.14. 27 May, 2004 BNSF859, SF6757, BNSF8614, UP4274 pass Robinson Ranch Road, westbound manifest, 14.55 passing eastbound stacker. 27 May, 2004 UP4370, CSX8379, NS9394 pass Turner Road, westbound stacker, 15.19. 27 May, 2004 BNSF4141, BN7014, BNSF4550, BNSF9249 pass Vista Road, eastbound stacker, 16.48. 27 May, 2004 BNSF4157, BNSF4738, BNSF4410, ConRail8325 pass Vista Road, westbound stacker, 16.55. 27 May, 2004 BN9241, BNSF4625, BNSF4931, SF834, BNSF4397, BNSF4332 approach at Woodford southbound manifest, 08.23. 28 May, 2004 BNSF4041, BNSF4169, BNSF5273, BNSF7892, BNSF4549 pass Woodford, northbound manifest, 08.52, passing BN9241(and train) in siding. 28 May, 2004 SF770, SF838 pass Bealville, northbound stack train, 12.32. 28 May, 2004 BN9253, BNSF7132, SF6939, BNSF7918, BN7071 pass Bealville, northbound manifest, 13.45. 28 May, 2004 BNSF4085, BNSF1038 pass Woodford, southbound intermodal, 16.00. 28 May, 2004 BNSF877, SF613, FURX7237 awaits road at Bealville, southbound wine train from Modesto to New York, 08.02. 29 May 2004 UP5118, HCLX6073, UP4129 drop down into Caliente northbound manifest, 10.22. 29 May, 2004 SF927, BNSF4580 awaits signal at Caliente, southbound empty coal train, 10.40. 29 May, 2004 BNSF4866, BNSF801, SF646 crosses Woodford Trestle, northbound stacker, 11.35. 29 May, 2004 SF8709, BNSF8607, BNSF518, BNSF7309, BN7155 cross Woodford Trestle, northbound manifest, 12.34. 29 May, 2004 SF8709, BNSF8607, BNSF518, BNSF7309, BN7155 pass Mp347 Rowen South Switch, northbound manifest, 12.51. 29 May, 2004 SF8709, BNSF8607, BNSF518, BNSF7309, BN7155 pass Bealville, northbound manifest, 13.08. 29 May, 2004 SF774, BNSF4823, BNSF997 pull out of Tunnel 8, northbound stack, Clovis-North Bay. 30 May, 2004 BNSF4407, SF781, BNSF4973, NS7145 pass through Rowen on main track, northbound intermodal, 10.23. 30 May, 2004 CSX4750, CSX8439, SF8625, BNSF8112, OHCR8801 (ex SP), BNSF809 pass Rowen on main track, northbound manifest, 10.44. 30 May, 2004 BNSF4087, BNSF4546, BN7906, BN2303, SF634, BNSF5395, CN5681, BNSF4329 pass Woofdord, southbound manifest, (Ric-Bar) 14.41. 30 May, 2004 BNSF5422, BNSF5489, BNSF5320, BNSF4055 pass Woodford, southbound stack & intermodal, 14.55. 30 May, 2004. BNSF4322, BNSF4818 helpers to southbound manifest (4322 had No. 5 Traction motor pinion siezed in loop), pull out of Tunnel 10 at Tehachapi towards Marcel.16.31. 30 May, 2004. BNSF4694, SF786 approach Tunnel 10, northbound manifest, 17.05 . 30 May, 2004 BNSF4694, SF786 passes Woodford northbound manifest, 17.19. 30 May, 2004 BNSF4694, SF786 passes Bealville northbound manifest, 17.43. 30 May, 2004 BNSF4159, CN2626, BNSF5329, BNSF6756 pass Monolith, southbound manifest, 07.58. 31 May, 2004. BNSF4726, BNSF4906 pass Woodford, southbound steel coil block train, 09.23. 31 May, 2004 BNSF780, NS9708 approach Tunnel 3, Bealville, southbound stack train, 10.00. 31 May, 2004 BNSF780, NS9708 app Mp347, Rowen South Switch, southbound stack train, 10.22. 31 May, 2004 BNSF780, NS9708 depart tunnel 10, southbound stack train, 10.47. 31 May, 2004 BNSF780, NS9708 depart tunnel 10, southbound stack train, 10.47. 31 May, 2004 UP4413, UP9347 depart Tunnel 10, southbound baretable and stack train, 11.01. 31 May, 2004 BNSF4388, BNSF5233, BNSF5172, SF931, BNSF4355 Sandcut, northbound intermodal and stack train, 12.53. 31 May, 2004 BNSF5320, SF855, BN7876, LTEX8318 (ex SP?) northbound manifest, 13.58. 31 May, 2004 SF829, SF6894, BNSF759 pass Sandcut, northbound stack train, 14.19. 31 May 2004 BNSF4973, CN2639, BNSF327 depart Tunnel 5 southbound 'Swift' from Portland to LA 15.00. 31 May, 2004 BNSF4462. BNSF1079, BNSF4011, BNSF1006 pass Woodford, northbound intermodal, 15.26. 31 May, 2004 BNSF4973, CN2639, BNSF327 pass Woodford southbound 'Swift' from Portland to LA 15.30. 31 May, 2004 UP4449, UP9764 pass Woodford, northbound manifest, 17.58. 31 May, 2004

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]]> Sun Jun 20 2004 UK General Railway Pictures http://cjm.fotopic.net/c189624.html This set of illustrations are general railway pictures, many have come from the previously rather large news selection which are no longer news worthy. Others are just pictures the site owner likes and is shareing with viewers. Monday 24 May 2004: This set of illustrations are general railway pictures, many have come from the previously rather large news selection which are no longer news worthy. Others are just pictures the site owner likes and is shareing with viewers.

Siemens Class 350 development set No. 350001 at Northam depot, Southampton 2 July 2003. This set has now been rebuilt as Class 360 No. 360204. 444013 under final assembly in Siemens factory, Viennia 444008 under final assembly in Siemens factory, Viennia Four of the new South West Trains 'Desiro' trains have now entered passenger service running on an 'I' certificate. The sets are presently working 'shadow' services on the Waterloo-Basingstoke route. On 15 October set No. 450015 is seen at Waterloo with the official Desiro launch train, the 11.17 departure to Basingstoke 20172 Thornaby depot Porterbrook-liveried Class 87 No. 87002 passes Crewe station on 29 july 2004 with the 06.55 Euston-Manchester. On 12 December 2003, Virgin Trains and Network Rail celebrated the first section of the West Coast Main Line to be upgraded for 125mph running with tilt operation. Set No. 390035, the first formed of 9-cars was used on a press special from Euston to Lichfield and return, it is seen here before departure from Euston. Class 442 departs from Bincombe Tunnel with down Waterloo-Weymouth service. 444001 under final assembly in Siemens factory, Viennia Little did anyone ever think we would see a 'more yellow' 47 on the main line again. However, following repaint at Toton, the last remaining true 47/4 No. 47635 has been returned to this popular livery, complete with highland stag on the cab side. On 8 August, the loco is seen passing Gissons near Exminster, Devon with the 14.50 Plymouth-Low Fell parcels which it operated as far as Birmingham. A test run was carried out between Old Oak Common and Plymouth on 25 February 2004 using Class 57/6 No. 57604. The return working to Old Oak Common is seen passing the long closed station of South Brent in Devon. A number of problems have been encountered by the Class 57/6s since introduction. In heavy rain, Freightliner Heavy Haul No. 66613 makes its first visit to the West Country on 22 January 2004 with the second portion of the twice weekly Hope-Moorswater cement service. The train is seen approaching Liskeard with Driver Kevin Wills at the controls. After BR standard No. 73096 arrived in Bristol with 'The Cathedrals Express' from Victoria on 21 August, the loco took the train to FGWs St Philips Marsh depot for coal and water, this followed a new arrangement between Steam Dreams and FGW. The loco is seen by the wheel lathe in this view. On 30 November, 3440 City of Truro powered a special five coach Network Rail charter from Plymouth to Truro to officially mark the completion of the doubling of the Cornish main line between Burngullow and Probus. No. 3440 is seen arriving at Truro. The day also included the naming of a Class 158 after Richard Trevithick and the re-dedication of FGW power car No. 43192 City of Truro Frst Great Western have repainted Class 47 No. 47815 into 1960s BR green livery with small yellow panels. The loco was 'rolled-out' at Bristol St Philips Marsh depot on 17 May. The locos repaint has been funded by owners Porterbrook. 47815 will feature in the NRMs Railfest events and then operate relief services from Paddington to Castle Cary for the 2004 Glastonbury Festival. 158855 arrives at Blue Amchor on the West Somerset Railway on 19 May 2004 with the 13.05 Minehead-Williton. The Wessex Trains Class 158 visited the railway for naming 'Exmoor Explorer' The first ever Class 180 working west of Exeter St Davids took place on 22 May 2004, when set No. 180113 formed the 09.45 Paddington-Paignton via bristol service, returning with the 14.46 Paignton-Paddington. The return working is seen pulling off the Paignton line at Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot. The first of the two MTU engine-fitted powercars No. 43009 was named 'First transforming travel' at Swindon on 30 June 2005. The name was unveiled by The High Sheriff of Wiltshire, David Margesson. Former BR Class 58 No. 58039, now ACTS No. 5811 at Toton depot, 24 June 2003. On 29 May 2003, brand new GBRf Class 66/7 No. 66717, on hire to Freightliner, was used to operate the Hope Valley-Moorswater cement. It is seen here approaching Aller Junction. New Desiro depot at Northam, set No. 450019 on left and depot pilot 'Loopy Lou' with set 450013 on right. 2 July 2003 66533 stands in the Freightliner terminal at Birmingham after naming 'Senator Express' and 'Hanjin Express' (one plate on each side. 8 July, 2003. 66714 'Cromer Lifeboat' and 66713 'Forest City' stand in Cromer station following the naming of 66714. 20 June, 2003. New arrival on the Torbay & Dartmouth Steam Railway, 'Standard The new order at Manchester Piccadilly. On 24 July, Midland Main Line officially launched their hourly service between Manchester and St Pancras. the 09.47 departure is seen with PC No. 43007 on the blocks at Manchester Piccadilly, while Virgin Pendolino No. 390022 is seen on the right. Class 450 'Desiro' driving cars from sets Nos. 450108, 450107 and 450106 stand out side the test facility at Siemens Uerdingen, Germany. 3 March 2004. Inside the erection facility at Siemens Uerdingen, Germany, a driving car for West Coast Class 450/2 No. 450201 and a driving car for SWT set No. 450109 stand side by side. 3 March 2004. Line up of power at Siemens Wildenrath Test facility n Germany, 450074, 450095, Dispolok ME26-06 stand side by side in the stabling area. 4 March 2004 On 19 March, Freightliner and Railways Illustrated named Class 66/6 No. 66618 Railways Illustrated Annual Photographic Awards in a ceremony at the National Railway Museum, York. The loco is seen in the Museum yard on 18 March after arriving from Leeds Midland Road depot. Shinkansen 'Bullet' train set driving car No. 22-141 on display at the National Railway Museum, York. 19 March 2004. Inside the National Railway Museum on 19 March, Freightliner Class 66/6 No. 66618 stands alongside the prototype HST power car, Class 31/0 No. 31018 and 'Woodhead' electric No. E26020. Over the weekend of 24-25 April 2004, The Heritage Shunters Trust held a 1960s Shunter Weekend at Peak Rail. The event showed off for the first time Rail Blue-liveried Class 07 No. 07013 recently restored. No. 07013, D3023 and 03099 are seen in the yard ar Rowsley South. French Eurostar No. (37)3208 was named Michel Hollard in Paris on 27 April, 2004 and then operated to Waterloo for a special reception ceremony. The train is seen arriving in platform 24 at Waterloo International station. A picture to show the degree of tilt from left to right of a Virgin Pendolino. No. 390046 is seen here under test at Alstom, Washwood Heath. These show 7 deg either way. Over the weekend of 12-13 June, The South Devon Railway held a diesel gala event. One of the stars of the show was Freightliner Type 4 No. 47197. On 13 June, No. 47197 with an un fitted freight is seen near Staverton, heading for Totnes. The Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway is having another busy season with good passenger loadings. On 5 July, BR Standard No. 75014 is seen approaching Waterside on the climb from Goodrington with the 13.45 Paignton-Kingswear. Now National Railway Museum property, LNER A3 no. 4472 Flying Scotsman has been repaired and commenced operation on the York-Scarborough summer services from 20 July. The first train of the season is seen awaiting departure from York. 5051 Earl Bathurst pulls off the Paignton line at Aller Junction on 1 August, 2004 with the 17.10 Kingswear-Bristol 'Torbay Express service The first working of First Great Western Class 180 stock to Plymouth tok place on 2 August, when the 14.35 Paddington-Plymouth and 18.40 return were formed of sets Nos. 180104 and 180110. From the winter timetable Class 180s will operate on the Paddington-Plymouth corridor following enhancement of the FGW West of England services. The train on 2 August is seen passing Aller Junction. The first working of First Great Western Class 180 stock to Plymouth tok place on 2 August, when the 14.35 Paddington-Plymouth and 18.40 return were formed of sets Nos. 180104 and 180110. From the winter timetable Class 180s will operate on the Paddington-Plymouth corridor following enhancement of the FGW West of England services. The train on 2 August is seen passing Aller Junction Meeting of HSTs at Torquay. No. 43187 stands on the right with the 11.33 Paddington-Paignton, while on the left No. 43151 brings up the rear of the 14.40 Paignton-Paddington GW Castle Nos. 5029 and 5051 pass Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot on 21 August 2004 with the 16.40 plymouth-Reading charter.

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]]> Mon May 24 2004 Railways on the South Devon Sea Wall http://cjm.fotopic.net/c189615.html For many years I have been associated with photographing trains in and around Dawlish in South Devon. I have set out to try and get as many different classes of locomotive and multiple unit as possible passing alomg the Sea Wall section between Dawlish Station and Kennaway Tunnel. This Fotopic site will be built up as time permits showing a number of these views. Some pictures here have been taken from the previous news collection. Monday 24 May 2004: For many years I have been associated with photographing trains in and around Dawlish in South Devon. I have set out to try and get as many different classes of locomotive and multiple unit as possible passing alomg the Sea Wall section between Dawlish Station and Kennaway Tunnel. This Fotopic site will be built up as time permits showing a number of these views. Some pictures here have been taken from the previous news collection.

Loadhaul liveried Class 56s Nos. 56118 and 56107 pass Dawlish on 2 August with the Worksop Open Day Committee charter from Worksop to Paignton. Although this train was at one time running 41 minutes late, bu the time is reached the Dawlish Sea Wall it was on time Following failure of No. 7802 the previous week, the Bristol-Kingswear charter on 17 August was powered by Didcot-based No. 5051 Earl Bathurst. The train, running dead to time is seen passing Dawlish at speed. On 22 November 2003, Preserved A4 No. 60009 powered a charter from Paddington to Plymouth and return. The weather was rather dull, but this record view of the event was taken passing Dawlish. 67001 passes Dawlish on 31 July 2004 with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle summer Saturday relief service. With the VSOE in the West Country for the weekend, the VIP train, powered by No. 67010 operated two Plymouth-Exeter specials on 13 September. the first of the train, the 10.47 Plymouth-Exeter is seen passing along the sea wall section at Dawlish. 67027 approaches Dawlish on 31 July with 08.43 Paignton-Preston summer saturday refief service. With a 'little' exhaust emerging from the power units, No. D1015 pulls around the tight curve at langstone Rock, Dawlish with the 07.25 Paddington-Penzance 'Royal Duchy' charter on 9 August. 158841 in 'Ginsters Pasty' livery approach Dawlish on 09.33 Manchester-Plymouth on 18 January 2003 (First run in advert livery). EWS No. 67014 passes Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot with the 09.51 Preston-Paignton Summer Saturday relief service on 31 July 2004. EWS No. 67006 approaches Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot on 31 July 2004 with the 16.35 Goodrington Sidings-Old Oak Common empty stock move. 4472 'Flying Scotsman' pilots EWS Class 66 No. 66076 over Cockwood Harbour on 14 September 2002 powering a Victoria - Plymouth charter formed of 'Pullman' stock. 47830 hauling 43005 + 42076 + 6348 + 6338 + 44028 + 42253 + 42252 + 42283 + 42345 + 40722 + 41122 + 43182 down Cockwood Harbour, 14.30 Bristol St Philips Marsh-Laira stock move. 21 July 2002. The VSOE operated west from London Victoria to Truro on 12 September for the 'Cornish Gardens Weekend' series of trips. Motive power was provided by No. 67010 and the train is seen passing over Cockwood Harbour. CJM D1015 down Teignmouth Harbour, powering a Crewe-Plymouth 'Western Pilgrim' charter on 26 October 2002. Yeoman No. 59004 and Hanson No. 59103 pass Dawlish on 3 June 2002 powering the 08.00 Bristol Temple Meads-Par (1Z59) Mendip/Yeoman/Hanson day out special. 3440 City of Truro operated a charter from Bristol temple Meads to kingswear on Saturday 8 May, the train is seen passing the well known location of Dawlish in South Devon. 67020 and a rake of Mk3s pass Aller Junction, Newton Abbot with a Virgin Trains driver training run on 18 May, 2004. EWS Class 67 No. 67020 passes Dawlish on 21 May 2004 with a Virgin Trains driver training run from Bristol to Tavistock Junction. 220009 passes Teignmouth on 22 May 2004 forming the 07.13 Leeds-Paignton. 40145 passes Teignmouth on 22 May 2004 with a charter from Crewe to Plymouth. 40145 passes Cockwood Harbour on 22 May 2004 with a return Plymouth-Crewe 'Pathfinder' charter. 47756 and 46035 down through Dawlish on Railtour from Birmingham to Penzance. 28 June 2003. Class 47 traction returned to the South Devon Sea Wall on 12 July, when No. 47782 off 'Thunderbird' duties was used to haul four Italian ferry vans from Tavistock Junction to Exeter Riverside. The train is seen passing Dawlish. Class 47 traction again returned to the South Devon main line on Sunday 13 July, when FGW did not have an HST for the 09.15 Paddington-Penzance. Type 4s Nos. 47813 and 47832 'top and tailed' a rake of FGW Mk2s and are seen rounding the curve at Dawlish Warren. The train returned to London as the 15.41 Penzance-Paddington. Class 47 No. 47832 passes Cockwood Harbour (with water!) forming the HST replacement 15.41 Penzance-Paddington on 13 July. By the time this picture was taken the train was running around one hour late. Virgin Trains managed to run out of Voayger sets at Manchester Longsight on 8 February 2004 and had to hire-in a Midland Mainline set with power cars 43158/180 complete with a 'Rio' coaching stock set to form the 08.17 Machester Piccadilly to Plymouth service. The train is seen passing Dawlish. 43037 the recently named 'Penydarren' passes Langstone Rock on 19 February 2004 with the 09.35 Plymouth-Paddington 67006 passes Dawlish on 22 May 2004 powering the 07.25 Paddington-Paignton (HRT charter). The 'Peak Saturday' holiday season commenced for Virgin Trains services on 3 July, with the operation of four loco-hauled relief services, all formed of mk2 stock powered by a Class 67, hired-in from EWS. the first Class 67 powered down train to stop at Dawlish, the 07.08 York-Paignton, is seen departing the seaside resort powered by No. 67027. EWS Class 67 no. 67013 pulls away from the Dawlish station stop on 10 July, 2004 with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle, Summer Saturday 'relief' train. GNER No. 43111 and GNER43006 depart Teignmouth on Saturday 10 July, with 09.25 Newquay-Newcastle, Holiday Express operated by Virgin Trains. Class 67 No. 67010 pulls away from Dawlish and heads towards Teignmouth on 17 July, 2004 with the Saturday only 07.08 York-Paignton Royal-liveried Class 67 No. 67005 passes Langstone Rock, Devon with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle Summer Virgin Trains relief service on 24 July 2004. On 24 July 2004, Pathfinder Railtours operated a charter from Guildford to Par. Motive power was provided by Class 50s Nos. 50031 and 50049. In the usual poor weather conditions of the west, especially when interesting trains are around, the charter rounds the curve at Dawlish Warren and starts the run along the South Devon Sea Wall Taken on 24 July 2004, Class 67 No. 67003 departs from Dawlish with the 07.08 York-Paignton Virgin Trains summer Saturday relief. The train is formed of a rake of former InterCity-liveried Mk2 stock. Class 67 No. 67010 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 24 July, 2004 with 18.00 Goodrington-Old Oak Common empty stock move. The train was running 40 minutes late due to the late running of the down working. 5051 passes Langstone Rock near Dawlish Warren on 1 August 2004 with the first of the 2004 season 'Torbay Express' workings from Bristol to Kingswear. 180104 and 180114 pass Dawlish on 3 August 2004 with the 14.35 Paddington-Plymouth service. FGW Class 180s Nos. 180107 and 180101 pass Dawlish with the 14.35 Paddington-Plymouth on 5 August, 2004. Class 67 No. 67002 departs from Dawlish on 7 August, 2004 with the 09.51 Preston-Paignton Summer Saturday relief service. On 8 August, A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa powered the 'Torbay Express' service from Bristol to Kingswear. The train is seen passing the usual CJM photographic spot at Dawlish A4 No. 60009 union of South Africa passes Dawlish on 8 August with the 17.10 Kingswear-Bristol return 'Torbay Express' charter. FGW Class 180 sets Nos. 180108 and 180101 approach Dawlish with the 14.35 Paddington-Plymouth on 9 August, 2004 67005 pulls away from Teignmouth on 14 August, 2004 with the 08.43 Paignton-Preston Virgin Trains relief service formed of hired-in InterCity-liveried Mk2 stock EWS No. 67003 departs from its Teignmouth stop with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle Summer Saturday service. 14 August, 2004 Cotswold-owned Class 47s Nos. 47316 and 47200 pass Dawlish with the 05.26 Chester-Par-Penzance charter on 14 August 2004. This was the first working of Cotswold-owned locos to the West Country. GNER-liveried HST, led by power car No. 43006 approaches Dawlish Warren on 14 August with the 09.25 Newquay-Newcastle service. On the rear of the trai is power car No. 43114. Ex LNER A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa was used on the bristol-Kingswear 'Torbay Express' charter on 15 August, the train is seen between Dawlish Warren and Dawlish. FGW Class 47 No. 47811, pilots 1960s green-liveried No. 47815 along the sea wall between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren on 15 August 2004 with the 10.00 Laira-St Philips Marsh empty HST stock move. In the background can be seen A4 No. 60009 on the westbound Bristol-Kingswear 'Torbay Express' charter. (Thankfully the steam was not 30 seconds late!!) On 18 August, the 14.35 Paddington-Plymouth passes Dawlish formed of Class 180 sets Nos. 180109 and 180111.

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]]> Mon May 24 2004 San Francisco Street Cars and Trollies http://cjm.fotopic.net/c63270.html Street Cars and Trollies of San Francisco. Wednesday 22 October 2003: Street Cars and Trollies of San Francisco.

Powell & Hyde Car 18 PCC 1054 at Jones. Piladelphia livery. This car was destroyed in an accident on 16 November 2003 PCC 1054 at Jones. Piladelphia livery. This car was destroyed in an accident on 16 November 2003 PCC 1064 at Jones, Ex-Los Angeles, Pacific Electric 'Peter Witt' No. 1856. Ex-Milan, Italy 'Peter Witt' No. 1856. Ex-Milan, Italy San Francisco Municipal Railway Car No. 130, originally built in 1914. Seen near Pier 38 PCC 1052 seen near Stockton, Ex-Los Angeles Railway San Francisco Municipal Railway Car No. 130, originally built in 1914. Seen near Briadway Milan Tram 1815 seen near Broadway PCC 1050 Near Pier 1, Ex-San Francisco PCC 1051 near pier 1, Ex-San Francisco Milan Tram 1895 at Ferry Terminal Former Blackpool Tram No. 228 at Ferry Terminal PCC 1061 at Ferry Terminal, Ex-Pacific Electric, Los Angeles PCC 1058 at Ferry Terminal, Ex-Chicago Powell & Hyde No. 22 San Francisco Municipal Railway Car No. 130, originally built in 1914. Seen near Fishermans Wharf, 31 March 2004. 1895 Pier 39, 31 March 2004. 1015 at Pier 39, 31 March 2004. Muni Car No. 1 Fishermans Wharf, 31 March 2004. Blackpool 'Boat Car' Fishermans Wharf, 31 March 2004. 1059 at Fishermans Wharf, 31 March 2004. 1057 Ferry Building, 31 March 2004. Blackpool 'Boat Car' Ferry Building, 31 March, 2004. Powell & Hyde Car 1, 27 April 2005. Powell & Hyde Car 11, 27 April 2005. 1807 at Jones, 27 April 2005. 1050 at Jones, 27 April 2005. 1058 at Jones, 27 April 2005. 1893 at Jones, 27 April 2005. 1893 at Jones, 27 April 2005. 1052 at Jones, 27 April 2005. 1053 at Jones, 27 April 2005. 1051 at Jones, 27 April 2005. 1059 at Jones, 27 April 2005. 952 at Jones, 27 April 2005. 1007 at Jones, 27 April 2005. 1856 at Chesnut and Embarcedero, 27 April 2005. 1062 at Chesnut and Embarcedero, 27 April 2005. Car 51, California Street, 27 April 2005. Car 57, California Street, 27 April 2005. Car 18, Powell & Market, 27 April 2005. Car No. 19, Powell & Hyde. 27 April 2005. Car No. 8, Powell & Hyde. 27 April 2005. PCC Car No. 1010 at Jones 29 September, 2004. Pcc Car No. 1055 at Jones 29 September, 2004 Muni No. 1 at Jones. 29 September, 2004. PCC Car No. 1007 at Jones, 29 September, 2004. PCC Car No. 1062 near Ferry Bulding. 29 September, 2004.

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]]> Wed Oct 22 2003 USA Sept-Oct 2003 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c61407.html Illustrations taken in California between 19 September and 3 October, 2003 Thursday 16 October 2003: Illustrations taken in California between 19 September and 3 October, 2003

SF2477, SF2409, SF2580 approach Frost, trip working to Industrial Spur at Hesperia, 09.01, 1 October, 2003 UP4620, UP3919, UP9559 pass Frost, westbound stacker, 09.50 1 October, 2003 BNSF896, BNSF5413 pass Frost, westbound baretable set, 10.28 1 October, 2003 BNSF5471, SOO6060, SOO6011, BNSF7324, pass Cajon Summit, eastbound stacker, 13.12, 1 October, 2003 SF737, SF913 approach Swarthout Canyon Road, Cajon, eastbound autorack, 13.35, 1 October, 2003 BNSF6772, SF6354 pass Swarthout Canyon Road, Cajon, rear end helpers to eastbound autorack, 13.35, 1 October, 2003 UP5787, UP5816, UP3878 approach Mp475 on UP track by Blue Cut, southbound manifest, 14.28. 1 October, 2003 UP4385, UP9729, UP9509, UP3876 approach Blue Cut on BNSF line, eastbound stacker, 14.56, 1 October, 2003 BNSF4843, BNSF5351, BNSF4914, BNSF4437 pass near Blue Cut on BNSF tracks, westbound stacker and intermodal, 15.08, 1 October, 2003 BNSF4105, BNSF4785, BNSF4654, BNSF4839 approach Blue Cut, eastbound stack train, 15.39, 1 October, 2003 BNSF4105, BNSF4785, BNSF4654, BNSF4839 approach Blue Cut, eastbound stack train, 15.39, 1 October, 2003 BNSF5261, BNSF5757, BNSF4967, BNSF1049 pass near Blue Cut, eastbound stacker, 16.00, 1 October, 2003 BNSF4842, BNSF4581, SF680, BNSF5433 approaches Blue Cut, eastbound stacker, 16.14, 1 October, 2003 UP5066, UP9499 pass Swarthout Canyon Road, southbound manifest, 17.09, 1 october, 2003 CSX7674, CSX7660 pass Beaumont Hill, 07.59 2 October, 2003. Train was ILCN-01 bound for Memphis UP6236, UP6338, UP5665, UP2678 pass Beaumont Hill, eastbound stacker, 08.47, 2 October, 2003 UP4255, UP5880, UP4529 pass Beaumont Hill, eastbound intermodal, 09.59, 2 October, 2003 UP4365, UP4424, UP4199, UP4139 pass El Casco, westbound stacker, 11.30. 2 October, 2003 UP4365, UP4424, UP4199, UP4139 pass El Casco, westbound stacker, passing UP4276, UP4287, UP4369 on eastbound manifest bound for Fort Worth, 11.31, 2 October, 2003 UP4276, UP4287, UP4369 passing El Casco, on eastbound manifest bound for Fort Worth, 11.31, 2 October, 2003 UP5076, UP4374, UP4039 pass El Casco, eastbound intermodal bound for Willow Springs, 11.46, 2 October, 2003 UP5076, UP4374, UP4039 passes Hinda, eastbound LA-Willow Springs intermodal, 11.58, 2 October, 2003 UP4170, UP4296, UP9042, UP4295, UP9132 pass El Casco, eastboundintermodal/stacker, 12.09, 2 October, 2003 UP4790, UP(SP)9651, UP3374, HCLX6227, CSX7875 pass El Casco, westbound manifest, 12.39, 2 October, 2003 UP6257, UP6207 pass Ordway, rear end helpers of westbound manifest, 12.53, 2 October, 2003 UP5909 pass El Casco on rear of westbound ballast train, 13.08, 2 October, 2003 SF633, SF907, SF8715, SF3038 approach Blue Cut, eastbound intermodal, 14.45, 2 October, 2003 UP4471, UP9273, CSX7798, UP9662, UP(SP)2774 approach Blue Cut, eastboundstacker, 15.04, 2 October, 2003 UP(SP)3938, UP7572, UP5972 pass Mp475 on UP tracks at Blue cut, northbound cement train, 15.30, 2 October, 2003 BNSF4662, SF920, BNSF8600, SF654 pass Mp475 on the UP line near Blue Cut with westbound BNSF manifest. 15.55, 2 October, 2003 UP5047, UP9030, UP(SP)2762 pass Blue Cut, westbound manifest, 16.04, 2 October, 2003 UP4773, UP4710 pass Morman Rock, Cajon, westbound empty autorack train, 17.39, 2 October, 2003 BNSF4714, BNSF865, NS8697 drop down grade from Bealville towards Caliente, northbound manifest, 10.12, 19 September, 2003 GM9039 Sandcut, 19 September, 2003 UP3958, UP9590 in Woodford Siding, southbound baretable train, 12.20, 19 September, 2003 UP3958, UP9590 in Woodford Siding, southbound baretable train, 12.20, 19 September, 2003 UP4660, UP9107 pass through Woodford Siding, southbound baretable train, 12.51, 19 September, 2003 BNSF4645, NREX224, MRL309, DRGW5398 await line up at Bealville, southbound manifest, 15.00, 19 September, 2003 UP4778, UP4790 pass Woodford, southbound intermodal 'Z' train, 15.56, 19 September, 2003 BNSF4645, NREX224, MRL309, DRGW5398 southbound manifest passing Woodford, 16.25, 19 September, 2003 BNSF4645, NREX224, MRL309, DRGW5398 pass Walong (Tehachapi Loop, southbound manifest to Barstow, 17.26, 19 September, 2003 BNSF4551, NREX262, FURX7248, NREX227, NREX247 drop down grade from Bealville to Caliente, northbound manifest, 08.40 20 September, 2003 SF629, SF616, BNSF4870 drop downhill from Bealville to Caliente, northbound stacker, 08.51 20 September, 2003 BNSF5447, BNSF4549 await line up at Caliente, southbound baretable train, 10.00 (due to derailment on mountain this train has sat on signal for 14 hours), 20 September, 2003 BNSF5277, BNSF4306, BNSF7159, BN8084, BN8061 southbound wine train passing Bealville, 20 September, 2003 BNSF4149, BNSF4497, BNSF4973, BNSF4455 await signal off Woodford Trestle towards Woodford Siding, northbound stacker, 11.41, 20 September, 2003 BNSF4349, BNSF4474, BNSF4586, BNSF4659 depart from Woodford Siding, southbound stacker, 12.15, 20 September, 2003 UP5057, UP9848, UP9069, UP4261 pull out of Tunnel 5 between Bealville and Cliff with southbound stacker, 16.02 20 September, 2003 BNSF967, SF6713, SF8719, BN8019, CSX751 pass Cliff on main track, southbound intermodal, 09.11, 21 September, 2003 Three trains in one view: BNSF1028, BNSF982 pass Cliff, southbound baretable, while in background another southbound awaits the signal at Caliente, and a northbound drops down grade from Bealville towards Caliente, 10.05, 21 September, 2003

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]]> Thu Oct 16 2003 A 'Blast from the Past' http://cjm.fotopic.net/c52631.html A few of the more 'old time' illustrations Tuesday 16 September 2003: A few of the more 'old time' illustrations

40124 Rhyl 45047 down Stoke-St Blazey empty China Clay passing Cullompton 47024 takes the West London Line at Old Oak Common March 1980 47096 arrives at Penzance with the 08.05 service from Bristol temple Meads on 12 September 1978. 47111 South Brent, Devon 47195 Exeter St Davids 50001 St Austell 50026 Burngullow 50050 Old Oak Common 50048 Dawlish 73135 + 33035 at Wallers Ash Loop, down Clapham Junction to Eastleigh stock transfer move. D5907 Finsbury Park D1048 Paddington D1071 South Brent D402 Hest Bank D6713 when new at Vulcan Foundry 4SUB 4660 departs from Wimbledon, 9 June 1980 Waterloo & City car Alton Class 205 3H unit No. 1124 passes Oakley between Andover and Basingstoke on 10 May 1978 with a Salisbury-Reading working. Class 33/1s Nos. 33112 and 33115 pass near the village of Oakley, Hampshire with the 14.10 Waterloo-Salisbury service on 23 April, 1987. At this time this train was frequently used to 'ru-in' ex shops Class 33s which had received attention at BREL Eastleigh Works. The loco working to London as pilot to a vans train, returning to Salisbury with the passenger working and then running light back to Eastleigh. D1041 Taunton, down 10.40 Paddington-Plymouth 13 October 1976. D1049 runs into Exeter St Davids on 7 June 1976 with a Bristol-Exeter-Plymouth vans. 73129 Stewarts Lane depot done up for Royal Train use 47799 passes Aller Junction with the westbound Royal Train bound for Plymouth. On the rear of the train is sister loco No. 47798. The two 'Royal' Class 47s are painted in the first version of Royal Claret livery D1015 Western Champion stands at handborough with Sir Winston Churchill's funural train. 31118 stands at Reading on 16 October 1976 with the 14.05 Oxford-Paddington. 59201 Sharnbrook 08833 Stratford 12062 Birmingham 12062 Birmingham 13075 Hull 31117 Old Oak Common with Mirror Group adverts D0280 Hadley Wood D400, 50007, 50033 etc Exeter 05/92 D1023 Falmouth on RPPR 'Western China Clay' HS4000 Princes Risborough 59003 Merehead, 30 April 1997 GM London, December 1998 Morecambe-Heysham ac electric. Class 123 Paddington, Dec 1976. Arrival of first Class 373 Eurostar set through Channel Tunnel. 20 June 1993.

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]]> Tue Sep 16 2003 In the French Alps http://cjm.fotopic.net/c51267.html A collection of images taken in the French Alps, during a four-day visit to the line from Amberieu, Aix le Bains, Chambery to Modane Thursday 11 September 2003: A collection of images taken in the French Alps, during a four-day visit to the line from Amberieu, Aix le Bains, Chambery to Modane

CC6560 departs from Amberieu yard with mixed freight bound for St Jean de Maurienne, 08.14, 01 September, 2003. DMU 2855 + 2853 depart from Amberieu 08.34 local service to Lyon. 1 September, 2003. TGV46 + TGV86 pass Argin, 06.44 Paris Lyon-Chambery, 1 September 2003. BB7425 + BB7350 pas Argin, northbound ballast, 09.49. 1 September, 2003 BB7432 + BB7353 pass Argin, northbound Cereal, 09.54. 1 September, 2003. BB26095 pass Argin, northbound box wagons, en route to Evian, 10.02, 1 September, 2003. EMU 19634 approaches Virieu le Grand/Belley, empty stock to Aix les Bains, 10.31. 1 September, 2003. BB26095 approach Virieu ke Grand/Belley, northbound freight mainly empty box agons to Evian. 10.36. 1 September, 2003 CC6522 approaches Virieu le Grand/Belley, northbound mixed freight. 10.54, 1 September, 2003. TGV63 approaches Virieu le grand/Belley, 08.04 Paris lyon-Chambery. 1 September, 2003. Y7556 passes Virieu le Grand/Belley with southbound engineers train. 11.18. 1 September, 2003. BB25247 passes Virieu le Grand/Belley, 10.30 Geneve- Lyon PD, 1 September, 2003 BB26108 passes along lake near Aix les Bains close to Brison Tunnel, southbound mixed, 13.20. 1 September 2003. BB7434 + BB26006 emerges from Brison Tunnel on the banks on the lake near Aix les Bains, southbound freight. 13.54, 1 September, 2003. BB25252 stabled in platform at Aix les bains station, with stock for 16.18 to Bourg St Maurice. 1 September, 2003. DMU 76318 + 76370 + 73709 depart from Aix les Bains on 14.54 Annecy-Valence. 1 September, 2003 EMU 19620 + 9620 pass along side of lake on approach to Aix les Bains, 15.07 Lyon-Chambery. 1 September, 2003. BB26157 passes along lake near Aix les Bains, 16.08 Lyon-Turin, 1 September, 2003. BB9621 passes along side of lake close to Aix les Bains, 16.23 Grenoble-Annecy. 1 September, 2003. BB7359 + BB7413, BB36335 pass along lake close to Aix les Bains, southbound mixed freight, 17.46. 1 September, 2003. BB7432 + BB7353 approach Cruet Crossing on the line from Chambery to Modane, 09.44 2 September, 2003. BB7379 passes village of St Jean de la Porte with 11.14 Chambery to Modane. 2 September, 2003. CC6566 passes the village of St Jean de la Porte, with chemical tanks bound for St Jean de Maurienne. 11.51, 2 September, 2003. BB7355 + B7362 passes St Jean de la Porte, intermodal service to Italy, via Modane. 11.56, 2 September, 2003. CC6555 in new 'Fret-SNCF' livery, passes St Jean le de Porte, mixed freight to Modane, 12.07. 2 September, 2003. BB36010 approaches St Jean de la Porte, southbound intermodal train from Modane, 12.35, 2 September, 2003. CC6507 approaches St Jean de la Porte, southbound domestic freight from St Jean de Maurienne, 12.39, 2 September, 2003. BB7350 approaches St Jean de la Porte, southbound international freight from Italy, 13.22, 2 September 2003. 'Sybic' BB26157 passes the village of Montvernier with the 16.58 Chambery-Modane, 2 September, 2003. CC6544 passes the village of Montvernier with a short mixed freight bound for the yards at St Jean de Maurienne. 17.50, 2 September, 2003. BB7371 + BB7359 approach Cruet Crossing, northbound empty box cars, 08.00 3 September, 2003. BB26095 approach Cruet Crossing, 07.04 Lyon-Modane, 3 September, 2003. CC6501 approaches Cruet Crossing, northbound domestic container train, 09.06. 3 September, 2003. BB36023 approaches Cruet Crossing, northbound international train from Wembley (UK) to Milan, 09.16, 3 September, 2003. BB26162 approaches Cruet Crossing, 07.04 Lyon-Turin, 3 September, 2003. BB36333 approaches St Jean de la Porte, northbound domestic freight, 09.48 3 September, 2003. BB67306 passes St Jean de la Porte, northbound SNCF test train bound for St jean de Maurienne, 10.40, 3 September, 2003. The Italian Railways depot at Modane, with from left to right 633-239, 652-035, 652-040, 652-109, 652-162. 14.00, 3 September, 2003. BB22330 passes Epierre, 13.03 Lyon-Modane, 3 September, 2003. BB7436 + BB7439 approach Epierre, southbound mixed freight from St Jean de Maurienne, 15.53, 3 September, 2003. CC6557 passes near Argintine, northbound freight, 17.30, 3 September, 2003. BB26155 passes near Argintine, 16.58 Chambery-Modane, 3 September, 2003. BB36012 passes near Argintine, northbound international train bound for Marazio, 17.40, 3 September, 2003. BB36017 passes near Argintine, northbound empty steel, 17.46, 3 September, 2003. BB7249 passes near Argintine, 16.08 Lyon-Turine. 3 September, 2003. BB36043 approach Cruet Crossing, empty northbound Gefco car train, 08.05, 4 September, 2003. BB7363 + BB7365 approach Cruet Crossing 08.00 Chambery-Modane, 08.19, 4 September, 2003. BB26145 approaches Cruet Crossing, 07.04 Lyon-Turin. 4 September, 2004. BB26220 approach Cruet Crossing, northbound international freight, 09.00. 4 September, 2003. BB7412 + BB7427 approach Cruet Crossing, northbound covered steel, 09.17, 4 September, 2003.

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]]> Thu Sep 11 2003 North American Locomotive Roster views http://cjm.fotopic.net/c35215.html A selection on North Americal 'Roster' pictures, showing close up views of locomotives Thursday 17 July 2003: A selection on North Americal 'Roster' pictures, showing close up views of locomotives

Ex US Army 1855. Nevada State Railway Museum. 1 May, 2002. UP5712. GE C44ACCTE. Bealville. 2 October, 2004. BNSF5033. GE Dash9 44CW. Caliente. 2 October, 2004. U2191. GM SD60. Tunnel One Half, 3 October, 2004. UP9166. GE C40 Dash 8. Tunnel One Half. 3 October, 2004. UP4894. GM SD70. Tunnel One Half. 3 October, 2004. BNSF4736. GE Dash 9-44CW.' Burtons Curve', Tehachapi. 3 October, 2004. UP2495. SD60M. Magunden. 4 October, 2004 UP2495. SD60M. Magunden. 4 October, 2004 UP7882. GM SD40-2. Magunden. 4 October, 2004. UP7916. GM SD40-2. Magunden 4 October, 2004. UP792. GMGP38-2. Bakersfield. 4 October, 2004. CN5793, GM SD40-2. London Quebec Street. 22 April, 2003 CP8226. GM GP9. Guelph Junction. 24 April 2003. UP2495. SD60M. Magunden. 4 October, 2004 UP2057, GP60 built June 1991. Originally SP9758. Colton, CA. 10 May, 2002. UP3938, GM SD40-2 built June 1979, originally MP 6038. Colton, CA. 10 May, 2002. SP8703 SD40M-2, to be renumbered UP2779. Rebuilt for SP by MK Rail. Colton, CA. 10 May, 2002. SP8676 SD40M-2, to be renumbered UP2752. Rebuilt for SP by MK Rail. Colton, CA. 10 May, 2002. UPY832. EMD SD38-2, built April 1973. Originally as SP2973, then UP2832. at Colton yard, CA. 10 May, 2002. UP9109, GE C40-8, built November 1987. Colton, CA. 10 May, 2002. UPY832. EMD SD38-2, built April 1973. Originally as SP2973, then SP2832, together with UP9109, GE C40-8, built November 1987. Colton, CA. 10 May, 2002. UP2768 GM SD40M-2, Colton, CA. 10 May, 2002. UP9362, GE C40-8W, built January 1990. Woodford, CA. 27 April, 2002. BNSF4955, GE C449W, built November 1998. Caliente, CA. 28 July, 2002. BNSF541, GM B40-8, built October 1990, Kingman, AZ. 1 May, 2002. SF620, GE C44-9, built February 1994, Winslow, AZ. 4 May, 2002. SF6476, GM SD45-2, built May 1972. Winslow, AZ. 4 May, 2002. SF8700, GM GP60, built May 1988. Woodford, CA. 4 August, 2002. SF2402, GM GP30, built April 1962. Victorville, CA. 5 May, 2003. UP4683, GM SD70, Built June 2001. Helendale, CA. 5 May, 2003. UP3971, GM SD70, Built (Nov) 2002. Helendale, CA. 5 May, 2003. SJVR1754, GP9, built1955. Kern Junction, CA. 5 August, 2002. AZCR3804 (GP38-2), AZCR4002 (SD45), AZCR4003 (SD45-2). Cadiz, CA. 7 May, 2002. BNSF8223, GM SD75I, built April 1995. Cadiz, CA. 7 May, 2002. SP8579, SD40M-2 (ex SD45), to be renumbered UP2655. Colton, CA. 7 August, 2002. SP8579, SD40M-2 (ex SD45), to be renumbered UP2655. Colton, CA. 7 August, 2002. SP8579, SD40M-2 (ex SD45), to be renumbered UP2655. Colton, CA. 7 August, 2002. GEXR4096, GP40 built 1966, originally for CN. Stratford, Ont, Canada. 21 April, 2003. GEXR4046, GM GP40 built 1968, built as 512 for MTK, then UP512 and eventually VSRR512. Stratford, Ont, Canada. 21 April 2003. GEXR6537, GM GP30-3 (ex GP35), originally SP6537. Startford, Ont, Canada. 21 April 2003. Rail link 1401, GM FP9Ua, built March 1957 for CN, then to VIA. Seaforth, Ont, Canada. 21 April, 2003. GEXR3835, GP38AC, built 1971. Stratford, Ont, Canada. 21 April 2003. GEXR3843, GM GP38AC , built 1970. Stratford, Ont, Canada. 21 April 2003. LLPX2263, GP38-3, originally Long Island Railroad 262. Stratford, Ont, Canada. 21 April, 2003. CN7265, GM GP9RM plus CN231 (slug). Sarnia, Ont, Canada. 23 April, 2003. CP8226, GM GP9 built 1982. Guelph Junction, Ont, Canada. 24 April, 2003. SF2577, GM GP35, built June 1965. Frost, CA. 25 April, 2003. SF8730, GM GP60, built May 1988. Bealville, CA. 27 April, 2003. UP2735, EMD/MK Rail SD40M-2 (ex SP8661). Woodford, CA. 28 August, 2002.

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]]> Thu Jul 17 2003 Railways around Canada http://cjm.fotopic.net/c32221.html A collection of illustrations taken in Ontario showing trains on the Canadian National, Canadian Pacific and Goderich & Exeter Railway. Sunday 6 July 2003: A collection of illustrations taken in Ontario showing trains on the Canadian National, Canadian Pacific and Goderich & Exeter Railway.

CN5779, CN2446, CN5406 pass Aldershot West on Train 285 bound for Chicago. 20 April, 2003. VIA6435 approaches Aldershot West, Train 67, 06.25 Windsor-Toronto. 20 April 2003. CN5506, CN5440 pass Aldershot, manifest freight from Hamilton to Toronto Mac yard. 20 April 2003. CN5369, CN5364 pass Copetown with manifest freight bound for Toronto Mac yard. 20 April 2003. CN2601, CN6254, CN5371 pass Copetown, with stack train from Detroit to Toronto Mac yard. 20 April 2003. GEXR4046, GEXR6537, GEXR4019, GEXR4096 in yard at Stratford. 21 April 2003. RailLink No. 1401 with GEXR4001 and GEXR3821 shunt at Seaforth. 21 April 2003. RailLink 1401 with GEXR4001 and GEXR3821 await departure from Stratford with freight for Goderich. 21 April 2003. CN5679 passes Frank Lane near Komoka with autorack train from Chicago bound for Toronto Mac yard. 22 April 2003. CP8530 approaches Longwood with stack train bound for Windsor and Chicago. 23 April, 2003. CP8558 passes Guelph Junction, mainfest freight from Chicago to Agincourt Yard, Toronto. 24 April 2003.

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]]> Sun Jul 6 2003 USA May 2003 http://cjm.fotopic.net/c32170.html Illustrations of Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe trains over the World famous Tehachapi line in Southern California, taken in May 2003 Sunday 6 July 2003: Illustrations of Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe trains over the World famous Tehachapi line in Southern California, taken in May 2003

BNSF4167, BNSF4844 pass Woodford, southbound intermodal, 26 April 2003. BNSF4167, BNSF4844 emerge from Tunnel 10 at Marcel, southbound intermodal, 26 April 2003. SF854, NS8866, BNSF7265, BNSF7010, SF6902 emerge from Tunnel 10 at Marcel, southbound manifest. 26 April 2003. SF677, SF853, BNSF985 approach Tunnel 2 between Bealville and Caliente wih northbound intermodal, 26 April, 2003. SF763, SF743, BNSF984 round the loop at Tehachapi on southbound wine train, 26 April 2003. BNSF1000, SF154, BNSF4447 pass Woodford Loop, northbound manifest, 26 April, 2003. UP4870, NS9789 (unpainted), UP9664 approach Tunnel 2 between Caliente and Bealville, southbound double-stacker, 26 April, 2003. BNSF1000, SF154, BNSF4447 crosses over Caliente Creek, Ilmon, northbound manifest, 26 April, 2003. BNSF4153, BN7874 passes around Tehachapi Loop at Walong, southbound 'Swift' train, 27 April, 2003. BN7245, BN8090, SF2599, BNSF4353, BN3144 pass Woodford on main track, southbound manifest, 27 April, 2003. BNSF5299, SF968, BNSF4930, BNSF8027 pass Monolith, southbound manifest. 1 May 2003. UP4445, UP5093, UP9505 pass Cliffe, southbound bare table train. 1 May 2003. SF878, SF552, BNSF4408, BNSF4821, BNSF4409, BNSF4171, BNSF4381 drop down hill towards Caliente, northbound bare table train. 2 May, 2003. BNSF4549, SF6944, BNSF4891, SF3189 pass Ilmon (near Caliente Creek), southbound intermodal, 10.24. 2 May, 2003. BNSF4549, SF6944, BNSF4891, SF3189 pass on the main track through Woodford, southbound manifest. 12.08, 2 May, 2003. UP5717, UP9072, UP4471 approach North Switch at Rowen, southbound manifest. 09.27. 3 May, 2003. SF884, SF854 take main line at Woodford, northbound stacker. 12.14, 3 May, 2003. BNSF4134, SF6509, SF2618, SF2580, BNSF6808 pass Caliente, northbound manifest. 27 April, 2003. UP5744, UP9679, UP9731 southbound manifest passing Monolith. 28 April, 2003. BNSF7126, BN9254, SF3191, BNSF7936, SF804 pass around 'Tehachapi Loop' at Walong, southbound manifest. 28 April, 2003. UP4670, UP4443 approach Tunnel 2 between Caliente and Bealville, southbound bare table train. 28 April, 2003. BNSF5289, BNSF1008, BNSF5327, BNSF5343, BNSF124, BNSF3201, BNSF4498, BNSF4887 app Sandcut, southbound Oakland-Willow Springs UPS 'Z' train. 29 April 2003. BNSF5289, BNSF1008, BNSF5327, BNSF5343, BNSF124, BNSF3201, BNSF4498, BNSF4887 app Tunnel 2, southbound Oakland-Willow Springs UPS 'Z' train. 29 April 2003 BNSF5289, BNSF1008, BNSF5327, BNSF5343, BNSF124, BNSF3201, BNSF4498, BNSF4887 pass Woodford, southbound Oakland-Willow Springs UPS 'Z' train. 29 April 2003 BNSF8027, BNSF993, BNSF509, BNSF5256 pass Woodford, southbound wine train. 29 April 2003. BNSF4145, BNSF4913, SF731 pass Bena Mp328 with northbound stacker. 30 April 2003. UP5032, UP4243 pass Monolith, southbound baretable set. 07.52, 1 May, 2003. BNSF8078, BNSF8016, BNSF5381, BNSF4098 emerge from Tunnel 5 at Bealville, southbound manifest from Modesto to Chicago. 15.50. 3 May, 2003. UP5751, UP4584, UP9415 emerge from Tunnel 5 at Bealville, southbound manifest. 17.27. 3 May, 2003 SF2627, SF2563 Bakersfield BNSF yard. 4 May, 2003. SF2845, SF2562 stand in the yard at Victorville. 5 May, 2003. SF621 and SF850 pass Frost on eastbound baretable set, 09.00, 5 May, 2003 SF621 and SF850 pass Frost on eastbound baretable set, 09.00, 5 May, 2003 BNSF4418, BNSF4946, BNSF4666 pass over the natural crossover at Frost with westbound manifest. 09.06. 5 May, 2003. BNSF4511, BNSF3130 run west on line 2 approaching the crossing at Frost with a westbound baretable formation. 09.21 5 May, 2003. SF2402, BNSF3151, SF2577 shunt cement wagons in siding at Victorville. 5 May, 2003. SF3192, NS3184, SF6711 pass Vista Road, Helendale (between Victorville and Barstow) with westbound stack train. 16.25. 5 May, 2003. BNSF6936, BNSF4486, BNSF4425 pass Turner Road near Victorville, eastbound stack train. 17.47. 5 May, 2003.

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]]> Sun Jul 6 2003 A selection of Recent News Pictures http://cjm.fotopic.net/c30528.html A selection of recent news pictures from the camera of Colin J Marsden. Once these pictures have been on the 'news' page for a few weeks they will either be deleated to transferred to the General Railway pictures collection. Tuesday 30 November 1999: A selection of recent news pictures from the camera of Colin J Marsden. Once these pictures have been on the 'news' page for a few weeks they will either be deleated to transferred to the General Railway pictures collection.

Chiltern Railways in association with the John Betjeman Centenary Group operated a special Class 165 formed train from Marylebone to Quainton Road on Saturday 2 September 2006. The special train was one of a number of events this year to mark what would have been Sir John Betjeman's 100th birthday. Prior to the special departing from Marylebone a plaque was unveiled at the station by Sir John's daughter Candida. On route to Quainton the Class 165 made several stops for some of Betjeman's poems to be read. The train is seen arriving at Quainton Road. A view inside the refurbished Brighton Lovers Walk depot on 11 December 2006, showing Southern 'Electrostar' No. 377320 under repair. Freightliner-liveried Class 90 No. 90041 passes Bletchley at speed on 7 February 2007 powering the 05.28 Trafford Park-Felixstowe liner service. 66148 passes Oxford on 9 February 2007 forming the late running 07.28 Didcot Yard - MoD Kineton, passing 165132 on ECS move and 180106 with terminating 09.22 service from Paddington. Docklands (DLR) train No. 86 departs from Custom House with a service from Beckton to Tower Gateway on 20 February 2007. Western D1015, running as D1046 pulls away from Cowley Bridge Junction on 24 February 2007 heading the 07.12 Waterloo to Okehampton charter to mark the 30th anniversary of the Class 52s being withdrawn from BR. On 13 April 2007, Bardon-liveried Class 66 No. 66623 powered the 6Z22, 06.35 Newton Abbot Hackney Yard to Burngullow empty hopper train. Soon after sunrise, the train is seen passing Trerulefoot near Liskeard. 66623 shunts five HIA hopper wagons at Burngullow on 13 April 2007 while forming up the 6Z23 13.43 Burngullow - Plymouth loaded sand train. On 13 April 2007, Freightliner Heavyhaul No. 66623 operated a sand train from Burngullow to Angersteign Wharf. Departing from Burngullow at 13.43, the train is seen passing Restormel, east of Lostwithiel. Due to the trains weight, it operated as one 18 wagon consist to Plymouth and then split into two nine wagon sections for the run over the Devon Banks to Newton Abbot.

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