Bluebell Railway - November 2007
A photo charter at the Bluebell and some fantastic autumn light. 34028 was running as long gone class mate 34100 "Appledore". The morning session was a recreation of the last ever "Golden Arrow" Pullman train, which "Appledore" hauled, complete with green "Bulleid" coaches mixed with the umber and cream stock. The afternoon session was a Brighton Works to Stewarts Lane via East Grinstead empty coaching stock recreation.
Bluebell Railway - November 2007
A lovely autumn day at the Bluebell. 34007 "Wadebridge" is still visiting the line, whilst newly restored "C Class" 592 and 1638 where also in action.
Potbridge, Nr Winchfield - October 2007
The first time I've ever seen 30777 "Sir Lamiel" and the weather wasn't kind! A great sight though and it is back in regular mainline action.
Bluebell Railway " Giants of Steam" - October 2007
The annual "Giants of Steam", was a "Bulleid Fest" this year, with 34081 "92 Squadron" and 34007 "Wadebridge" visiting the railway, whilst 34028 "Eddystone" and 21C123 "Blackmore Vale" from the home fleet created an excellent gathering of Bulleid Pacifics. Great weather also helped with a tremendous weekend.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway - October 2007
Following on from the gala weekend I spent a few days around the railway.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - September 2007
My first ever visit to the NYMR and what a great line! The gala was pretty intensive although the mixed light proved a real challenge.
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Beamish Museum - October 2007
A fantastic day out, trains, trams, buses......a trip back in time, highly recommended!
Watercressline - September 2007
The Autumn Gala at the Watercressline saw all the home based engines in action as well as visitor 30926 "Repton" from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Freights trains and a brakedown train also featured.
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Watercressline - September 2007
A busy day at the MHR with 73096, 34016 (neither pictured), 35005 and 34007 in action.
Hurstbourne - September 2007
34067 "Tangmere" seen on the mainline at Hurstbourne Viaduct en route from Bristol to London.
Watercressline - September 2007
A new venture for me, organising a photo charter at the MHR (in conjunction with Warwick Falconer), We chartered 73096 on the freight stock, with 25 photographers from all over the UK converging on Alresford for a 7am start! We where very very lucky with the light, it was truly sensational. The charter ran from Alresford to Medstead before the days service trains started, everyone seemed to have a great morning. 34016 was the other loco in steam.
Upwey - September 2007
34067 "Tangmere" seen on the mainline at Upwey, with the Steam Dreams charter from Weymouth to Waterloo.
Swanage Railway - September 2007
The autumn Swanage Gala saw 80104, 30053 and 6695 in action. Lovely weather and the fantastic Purbeck countryside made for a great day.
Watercressline - August 2007
An amazing day on the footplate (officially sanctioned) on one of my beloved Bulleids, "Wadebridge". It really was a dream come true, an engine that my dad would have fired in the steam days even complete with Pines Express Headboard. Many thank to Chris for arranging it and also Richard and Duncan for putting up with me all day.
Gloucester and Warwicks Railway - August 2007
An "NRM" day at the GWSR with 4771 and 3440 from the national collection both in action in great summer sunshine.
Bluebell Railway - August 2007
A rather grey summers day at the Bluebell with 32473, 80151 and 2C123 in action.
Lord Nelson on the Mainline - August 2007
850 Lord Nelson in mainline action seen here at Brockenhurst and Upwey Bank on a trip from London to Weymouth and return.. Notice the contrasting shots at Upwey, the loco getting dragged into Weymouth in full sun and returning in full gloom!
Bluebell Railway - August 2007
"Bluebell 125", the 125th anniversary of the railway was a full scale celebration, 11 locos in steam and vintage vehicles displays. On the Sunday there was also a grand "Calvacade" featuring most of the locos.
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Hatton Junction - August 2007
The "Shakespeare Express" with 4965 "Rood Ashton Hall" seen here at Hatton Junction.
Watercressline - August 2007
A very warm summer Saturday with 60019 and 34007 in action.
Brockenhurst - July 2007
Tangmere seen just south of Brockenhurst on the "Cathedrals Express" to Weymouth.
Swanage Railway - July 2007
A brief visit to Swanage saw the newly restored M7 in action seen here climbing Corfe Bank.
Bluebell Railway - July 2007
Visiting locomotive "Met 1" was brought in to run with the newly restored "Chesham Set" of coaches, creating a wonderfully authentic Metropolitan Railway train. Blackmore Vale and 1638 also ran the service trains, followed by a photo charter with Met 1 in the evening.
Folkestone Harbour - July 2007
850 "Lord Nelson" was in mainline action, tackling the fearsome 1 in 30 climb out of Folkestone Harbour.
Watercressline - July 2007
60019 "Bittern" is now in regular service a the Mid Hants and was joined on a busy day by 35005 and 34016, "Pacifics" certainly ruled the day!
Tangmere, Nr Honiton and Basingstoke
34067 Tangmere on "Cathedrals Express" duty seen here near Honiton and Basingstoke.
SS Shieldhall, Solent - July 2007
Steam but at sea not on rails! The SS Shieldhall operates cruises from Southampton to various locations, this trip on the oil fired steamer being along the IOW coast. I'd thoroughly recommend it as a great day out.
