Martin Creese's Railway Photographic Gallery. http://martincreese.fotopic.net/ 32 rows en-gb 60 Rutland Railway Museum http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1780074.html Rus Hillier Photo charter at the Rutland Railway Museum . Brilliant day despite the weather with three engines in steam . Cranford no.2 , Andrew Barclay 1931 and Sentinel no.7. Many thanks to all at the RRM for a great day Wednesday 11 November 2009: Rus Hillier Photo charter at the Rutland Railway Museum . Brilliant day despite the weather with three engines in steam . Cranford no.2 , Andrew Barclay 1931 and Sentinel no.7. Many thanks to all at the RRM for a great day

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]]> Wed Nov 11 2009 Amberley Bagnall Bonaza http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1725714.html A visit to Amberley Working Museum for the annual gala , this year themed around the products of Bagnall's of Stafford Saturday 11 July 2009: A visit to Amberley Working Museum for the annual gala , this year themed around the products of Bagnall's of Stafford

Cloister departing Amberley With the Sun out on Sunday , armistice visiting from Bredgar and Wormshill is seen here leaving Amberley Brockham Station with the ex Hove ticket office as station building Wendy leaving Amberley Polar Bear on the climb from Amberley to Brockham

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]]> Sat Jul 11 2009 Staffordshire Day out http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1723684.html Just a few from Visits to the Amerton Railway and Chasewater Gala Sunday 28 June 2009: Just a few from Visits to the Amerton Railway and Chasewater Gala

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]]> Sun Jun 28 2009 Barrow Hill - LNER Spectacular http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1677202.html Images from a Russ Hillier & Geoff Silcock photographic event . Featuring a stellar cast of North Eastern Motive Power , the former midland roundhouse at Barrow Hill , Staveley was transformed for the event and subsequent weekend gala. It was great to see Tornado for the first time and strangely I had this image that it would somehow seem different to it's genuine colleagues . It looked wonderful complete with a patina of steam age grime and well worth it's place in the pacific line up's Surprise star loco for me was th N7 which looked genuinely steam age dirty and could have come off the Liverpool Street Suburbans that morning Friday 3 April 2009: Images from a Russ Hillier & Geoff Silcock photographic event . Featuring a stellar cast of North Eastern Motive Power , the former midland roundhouse at Barrow Hill , Staveley was transformed for the event and subsequent weekend gala. It was great to see Tornado for the first time and strangely I had this image that it would somehow seem different to it's genuine colleagues . It looked wonderful complete with a patina of steam age grime and well worth it's place in the pacific line up's Surprise star loco for me was th N7 which looked genuinely steam age dirty and could have come off the Liverpool Street Suburbans that morning

60007 works past the perfect line up 69621 taking Water 60163 Basking in the spring sunshine 60009 and 60163 in the yard 69621, 45110 , 63601 & 41708 roll back the years inside the roundhouse Oiling around Peppercorn line up Brothers ? 60532 & 60163 69621 adding to the air quality 69621 draws the short freight forward The A1 trust have already built the next A4 60164 Typhoon and 60009 bask in the sunshine North Eastern Pacifics at rst Study in front ends Back inside the roundhouse with 62005 on the Turntable 69621 performs on the demonstration goods 69621 performs on the demonstration goods Timeless inside the shed with 63601 Timeless inside the shed with 63601 Timeless inside the shed with 63601 Shed yard at night

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]]> Fri Apr 3 2009 55189 at Boness http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1661729.html In the last week of it's current boiler ticket Caley 0-4-4 55189 appears in BR Black livery for a series of photocharters run by 30742 Charters , Russ Hillier, Sentimental Journeys and 3P20 Parcels Group. My thanks to everyone involved in the SRPS for making this dream come true Saturday 28 February 2009: In the last week of it's current boiler ticket Caley 0-4-4 55189 appears in BR Black livery for a series of photocharters run by 30742 Charters , Russ Hillier, Sentimental Journeys and 3P20 Parcels Group. My thanks to everyone involved in the SRPS for making this dream come true

Sat under the canopy at Boness Ethereal effect as the steam from 55189 congregates in the trainshed roof Birkhill Station 55189 departing Birkhill for Aberfeldy or Killin Framed by the canopy pleasant interlude at Birkhill Short freight departing Boness 55189 makes a lively start from boness on the mixed just what dreams are made of along the foreshore at Kinneil Over the Viaductbetween Birkhill and Manuel Junction Timeless scene as 55189 sits under the lights at night Disposal on the shed Through the shed doors

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]]> Sat Feb 28 2009 Severn Valley Santa's http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1649024.html A little overdue but a small selection of the images taken on the 7th December on the SVR Santa's Sunday 7 December 2008: A little overdue but a small selection of the images taken on the 7th December on the SVR Santa's

Engine crew and 42968 Brewing up in gorgeous winter sunshine 46443 wends it's way gently down the svr leaving a trail of exhaust in it's wake 7812 leaving Arley 46443 wends it's way gently down the svr

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 Oakamoor Night shoot http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1644265.html In conjunction with Jason Cross and the EMRPS we took the opportunity of an evening photoshoot with visiting Fowler Jinty 47279 from the KWVR and Fowler 4F 44422 at the now closed Oakamoor sand quarry at the eastern extremity of the Churnet Valley Railway. Oakamoor is one of those little gems that time has forgotten , unchanged for years , bucolic in the extreme and just oozing character . Soon it will probably all be gone and a few images will be all thats left . My thanks to Jason and his lighting crew for another brilliant job Saturday 24 January 2009: In conjunction with Jason Cross and the EMRPS we took the opportunity of an evening photoshoot with visiting Fowler Jinty 47279 from the KWVR and Fowler 4F 44422 at the now closed Oakamoor sand quarry at the eastern extremity of the Churnet Valley Railway. Oakamoor is one of those little gems that time has forgotten , unchanged for years , bucolic in the extreme and just oozing character . Soon it will probably all be gone and a few images will be all thats left . My thanks to Jason and his lighting crew for another brilliant job

seen from the weighbridge 47279 sits near the loader 47279 by the sand loader Backlighting won hands down for me . 44422 on the wagons 4F as seen from the weighbridge Wagons loaded 44422 awaits departure

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]]> Sat Jan 24 2009 84E Centenary nightshoot http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1602044.html 30742 Charters event at Tyseley to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the depot and the return of 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcombe. The night also featured the added bonus of Dukedog 9017 as well a the attractions of a stellar Swindon supporting cast. My thanks to Bob and Alastair Meanley and everyone at Tyseley for their help and support for staging the shoot. All proceeds of which went to the appeal for the return to steam of 7029 Clun Castle Sunday 26 October 2008: 30742 Charters event at Tyseley to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the depot and the return of 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcombe. The night also featured the added bonus of Dukedog 9017 as well a the attractions of a stellar Swindon supporting cast. My thanks to Bob and Alastair Meanley and everyone at Tyseley for their help and support for staging the shoot. All proceeds of which went to the appeal for the return to steam of 7029 Clun Castle

5043 and 7029 on Shed at Tyseley 5043 and 7029 on Shed at Tyseley 9017 , 7752 and 9600 Simmer during the evening shoot 9600 and 5043 How long ago since 3 castles were side by side ? 5029 , 7029 and 5043 4965 and 4953 repose on the turntable roads Timeless scene as 7752 rests inside the shed 7029 Basks gently in the light . How soon for a return to steam ? Dukedogs were allocated to Tyseley so 9017 was making a welcome return for the class 4953 at rest 4965 , 4953 and 4936 arrayed around the turntable 4953 & 4936 9017 at Tyseley

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]]> Sun Oct 26 2008 Four Coupled on the SVR http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1601155.html Two wonderful days with 9017 & 3440 in pure Great Western Heaven , even if the weather was a little unkind on the first day Tuesday 14 October 2008: Two wonderful days with 9017 & 3440 in pure Great Western Heaven , even if the weather was a little unkind on the first day

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]]> Tue Oct 14 2008 30742 Charters Event - Didcot Railway Centre Nightshoot http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1599647.html Nightshoot at Didcot featuring a last appearance of 1363 before overhaul and a debut of 3650 in it's industrial Livery. Many thanks to those those involved with 3650 for the support on the evening . On a short freight set alongside the shed she looked superb Saturday 27 September 2008: Nightshoot at Didcot featuring a last appearance of 1363 before overhaul and a debut of 3650 in it's industrial Livery. Many thanks to those those involved with 3650 for the support on the evening . On a short freight set alongside the shed she looked superb

Sodium Lights ? 3650 and crew member in repose A Pannier in Blue ? Soon to disappear 3650 looks rather different alongside Didcot shed Complete with Cambrian Coast Express Headboard 5051 looks ready to head north 3822 on shed 3738 reposes in BR Black Looking almost like a 1950's Great wEstern Region Shed Front ends 1363 reposes inside the shed 5051 sits and waits whilst shunting takes place around it

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 An evening with Fowler 4F 44422 on Ballast at the GWSR http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1520235.html Organised by Steam team charters this was a great little evening. The GWSR ballast rake looks the part and the 4F just had a great patina of use on it. The weather wasn't totally generous but at least we had some sun Friday 30 May 2008: Organised by Steam team charters this was a great little evening. The GWSR ballast rake looks the part and the 4F just had a great patina of use on it. The weather wasn't totally generous but at least we had some sun

Awaiting the off 44422 sits in the Platform at Toddington Awaiting the off 44422 sits in the Platform at Toddington The crew of Wadebridge share a conversation With a band of light on the horizon , 44422 works past Didbrook With a band of light on the horizon , 44422 works past Didbrook Now in Sun 44422 is seen from the Working away from Toddington So where would you like us to go next . The crew receiving instructions Feeding the firebox As the last rays of light fade 44422 sits at Toddington Rear 3/4 under the footbridge A study in concentration often the best comes at the end as the front lights get turned off

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]]> Fri May 30 2008 5619 at home at the Telford Steam Railway http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1504138.html Compo Club outing with 5619 at Telford. The first appearance of 5619 at "home" since it's recent overhaul at the flour mill. The opportunity was taken to run with both passenger and the recently repainted toad brake van. the whole scene looking rather like a sleepy midlands branch line towards the end of steam. Added to the mix was Peckett "Rocket" brewing up for the Bank holiday Gala Many thanks to all at the railway for their helpfulness and hospitality Saturday 3 May 2008: Compo Club outing with 5619 at Telford. The first appearance of 5619 at "home" since it's recent overhaul at the flour mill. The opportunity was taken to run with both passenger and the recently repainted toad brake van. the whole scene looking rather like a sleepy midlands branch line towards the end of steam. Added to the mix was Peckett "Rocket" brewing up for the Bank holiday Gala Many thanks to all at the railway for their helpfulness and hospitality

Taking the high level line at Horsehay Conversation piece at Horsehay station Ever wondered what GWR safety valves look like ? In sylvan setting , 5619 climbs away from Lawley tunnel 1950's goods yard scene with 5619 just arrived to shunt and a Customer discussing requirmenst with the shunter. Many thanks to Laurence for bringing the 1950's morris Z Van Crossing over into the Horsehay works Midlands Colliery yard ? as 5619 & Brake awaits it's next move, whilst Rocket stands on the adjacent line 5619 awaiting it's next move Passes a nice bracket peg (fixed home) at Horsehay Junction With a cottage in the background 5619 approaches Horsehay Junction taking the low level line So how long does this take to Water ? Passing the Fixed Distant 5619 approaches Horsehay Hunction Rocket newly lit up . You can smell the sulphur form the coal 1950's yard somewhere in the midlands

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]]> Sat May 3 2008 Statfold Barn Railway http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1485051.html I made 3 visits in 2008 to the very wonderful Statfold Barn Railway and this collection contain images from the March and October events Friday 17 October 2008: I made 3 visits in 2008 to the very wonderful Statfold Barn Railway and this collection contain images from the March and October events

New Build Kerr Stuart type is seen on the Garden Railway Harrogate Gas Works Peckett with the Mallet in the background Statfold on shed Trangwil No.4 at rest on the Freight train The two new build quarry hunslets Conversation piece Study of front ends Around Jack Lane Statfold on freight. Sunshine at last Statfold on freight. Sunshine at last Jack Lane in action On shed

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]]> Fri Oct 17 2008 Super D on freight at Cheddleton http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1466424.html A Russ Hillier photocharter featuring LNWR Super 49395 on freight at Cheedleton Wednesday 27 February 2008: A Russ Hillier photocharter featuring LNWR Super 49395 on freight at Cheedleton

On the approaches to Cheddleton running past a lovely set of cottages Exiting Cheddleton tunnel Exiting Cheddleton tunnel Exiting Cheddleton tunnel Departing for Oakamoor from Frogall On the approaches to Oakamoor Cheddleton Departure Volcanic departure from Cheddleton Tunnel With the light deteriorating 49395 works it's way towards Oakamoor TLC required. 48173 sits at Cheddleton Night shoot at Kingsley & Frogall Seen from under the A52 49395 enters Frogall With the tail lamp shining brightly 49395 sits under the lights at Kingsley & Frogall

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]]> Wed Feb 27 2008 Plymouth Laira Recreation http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1456239.html The latest 30742 Charters event was a night shoot at Didcot Railway Centre. the highlight was the repainting of 1363 into BR livery for the occasion. In a night of surprises 5058 Earl of Clancarty ad 7908 Hevingham Hall , both Laira residents made a reappearance thanks to the work of a Didcot volunteer and a huge thanks to him and all those involved in repainting 1363. 3822 and 6697 also made appearances in BR Livery. Saturday 9 February 2008: The latest 30742 Charters event was a night shoot at Didcot Railway Centre. the highlight was the repainting of 1363 into BR livery for the occasion. In a night of surprises 5058 Earl of Clancarty ad 7908 Hevingham Hall , both Laira residents made a reappearance thanks to the work of a Didcot volunteer and a huge thanks to him and all those involved in repainting 1363. 3822 and 6697 also made appearances in BR Livery.

5051 and newly repainted 1363 bask in the Sunshine outside Didcot shed The shed line up of 3822, 7908 (6998) 5058 (5051) and 1363 The shed line up of 3822, 7908 (6998) 5058 (5051) and 1363 The shed line up of 3822, 7908 (6998) 5058 (5051) and 1363 beauty personifoed or am i Biased ? 1363 looks wonderful in the February sunshine as the light fades 3738 brews up on shed Dusk at Didcot turning to the Dark side with 3822 6998 and 5051 almost a time machine rear three quarter 6024 carrying 6023 plates under maintenance a little lonely 6697 waits by the coaling stage Earl of Clancarty reborn Disposal Fire throwing ! One shovelful ata time One shovelful ata time

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]]> Sat Feb 9 2008 North Devon September 2007 http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1377576.html A weeks Holiday in North Devon brought about a few opportunities for a little railway related photography The highlight was to visit and travel on the first section to be reopened of the Lynton & Barnstable railway from Woody Bay towards Parracombe . Highly recommended I also took the opportunity to see Bideford and Instow stations . Little short of heartbreaking to see such a beautiful and scenic railway line as a underused cycle track Friday 14 September 2007: A weeks Holiday in North Devon brought about a few opportunities for a little railway related photography The highlight was to visit and travel on the first section to be reopened of the Lynton & Barnstable railway from Woody Bay towards Parracombe . Highly recommended I also took the opportunity to see Bideford and Instow stations . Little short of heartbreaking to see such a beautiful and scenic railway line as a underused cycle track

Restored Freight stock at Woody Bay station including original L&B van nearest the camera Just like nothing has changed since 1935 Statfold awaits departure from woody Bay Statfold seen starting the 1 in 50 descent towards Parracombe Looking more like Winter ! Statfold climbs the 1 in 50 to Woody Bay 1 in 50 to Woody Bay Instow Signal Box and level Crossing The restored signal box at Bideford Bideford Station Bideford Station Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway The restored signal box at Instow . What price an M7 passing it No cyclists in sight as Instow longs to see the return of trains

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]]> Fri Sep 14 2007 Severn Valley Railway Autumn steam Gala 2007 http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1375413.html Stars of the Show this year were Green Arrow and 2 of Tyseley's hall's operating main line tours from Birmingham. The weather was somewhat overcast so the day was spent at Bewdley just watching trains go by and catching up with friends. Saturday 22 September 2007: Stars of the Show this year were Green Arrow and 2 of Tyseley's hall's operating main line tours from Birmingham. The weather was somewhat overcast so the day was spent at Bewdley just watching trains go by and catching up with friends.

4936 Kinlet Hall raises steam prior to working the 12:45 to Birmingham 4936 Kinlet Hall raises steam prior to working the 12:45 to Birmingham 4566 crosses Bewdley North Viaduct A great Great Western image with 4566 departing for Kidderminster 4936 Kinlet Hall just about to depart for Birmingham with Green Arrow on the LNER set ready to follow to Kidderminster 4150 inside it's cocoon at Bewdley . Progress is now being made. Bottom end is pretty much complete , Boiler needs an overhaul Receiving instructions Awaiting next turn 4566 departs Bewdley . It does look superb on the GWR set A study of Great Western front ends 4771 arrives at Bewdley Bewdley departure alongside 4953 Pitchford Hall At rest 4936 arrives at Bewdley with the stock from Birmingham

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]]> Sat Sep 22 2007 The West Highlander 2007 http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1365305.html The stuff dreams are made of as 61994 returns to the West Highlands on the Railway Touring Company special from Glasgow to Fort William and return . On the Northbound run a wreath was carried for Davey Murray , long time support crew member of 60009 who sadly passed away the preceding week. The sound of the K4 forging it's way in the Scottish Highlands made a truly memorable weekend and it can't go north again soon enough Saturday 1 September 2007: The stuff dreams are made of as 61994 returns to the West Highlands on the Railway Touring Company special from Glasgow to Fort William and return . On the Northbound run a wreath was carried for Davey Murray , long time support crew member of 60009 who sadly passed away the preceding week. The sound of the K4 forging it's way in the Scottish Highlands made a truly memorable weekend and it can't go north again soon enough

Arriving at Crianlarich 01/09/07 Just how good does she look in BR Black . Crianlarich 01/09/07 61994 Storming her way to County March Summit 01/09/07 almost there 61994 leaves a clean trail of exhaust 01/09/07 Nearing Ardlui on the morning of 01/09/07 Departing Crianlarich 01/09/07 A moment of magic in the Horseshoe as 61994 pass Ben Dorian

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]]> Sat Sep 1 2007 Bluebell Railway - Met 1 and Eddystone http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1345199.html The grand day out part 3 culminated with an evening photo charter with the wonderful Met 1, making a short visit from the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre as a star of Bluebell 125, and the Ashbury set . Unfortunately she was experiencing a warm axlebox so it was decided to return her to Sheffield Park for attention. After a wait Eddystone returned for a number of runpasts at Three Arch Bridge as the sun set, the sound of a Bulleid exhaust a perfect finale to a cracking summers day Sunday 5 August 2007: The grand day out part 3 culminated with an evening photo charter with the wonderful Met 1, making a short visit from the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre as a star of Bluebell 125, and the Ashbury set . Unfortunately she was experiencing a warm axlebox so it was decided to return her to Sheffield Park for attention. After a wait Eddystone returned for a number of runpasts at Three Arch Bridge as the sun set, the sound of a Bulleid exhaust a perfect finale to a cracking summers day

Met 1 departing Horsted Keynes Eddystone awaits the road at Horsted Keynes The beautiful line of Met 1 Warm summers evening as Eddystone works past three arch bridge Low sun picks out the details of Eddystone

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]]> Sun Aug 5 2007 Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1344622.html Parts two of the days adventure saw a visit to the private Bredgar & Wormshill light railway in Kent . With three engines in steam , 4 traction engines as well as vintage cars it made for a highly enjoyable afternoon Part 3 to follow Sunday 5 August 2007: Parts two of the days adventure saw a visit to the private Bredgar & Wormshill light railway in Kent . With three engines in steam , 4 traction engines as well as vintage cars it made for a highly enjoyable afternoon Part 3 to follow

Limpopo seen at Stony shaw station Limpopo seen at Stony shaw station Limpopo seen at Stony shaw station Armistice in the wokshops Victory seen at rest Hunslet - Lady Joan climbing through the woods Eiagau Limpopo Extra run with Limpopo

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]]> Sun Aug 5 2007 Sittingbourne & Kemsley Railway http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1344449.html A first visit to this wonderful line . With 0-4-2 Melior in steam a morning visit to Kemsley shed , followed by a trip down the line that changes from Kent Countryside to Industry and the wonderful elevated section through Sittingbourne . My thanks to all at the railway for making me so welcome Sunday 5 August 2007: A first visit to this wonderful line . With 0-4-2 Melior in steam a morning visit to Kemsley shed , followed by a trip down the line that changes from Kent Countryside to Industry and the wonderful elevated section through Sittingbourne . My thanks to all at the railway for making me so welcome

Narrow Gauge fire train Ready for the off at Kemsley with the paper mill chimney's in the background Drivers Eye View along the viadusct on the approaches to Sittingbourne Melior runs round at Sittingboourne with the now closed paper mill in the background Heading towards Kemsley Coaling the traditional way Melior at Kemsley

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]]> Sun Aug 5 2007 The end of Southern Steam - 40 years on http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1321515.html WIth a feast of steam over the weeknd of the 7th and 8th July to commerate 40 years since the last steam on the Southern Region , it was a challenge to get the best out of the weekend . The plan became an early morning session at Ropley before the crowds arrived on the Saturday Morning , Tangmere at speed through Surbiton , Saturday Evening , followed by the two Waterloo departures on Sunday . So Two Merchant Navies , 2 Spam Cans , A rebuilt West Country , Lord Nelson , Standard 5 and an Ivatt tank made it not a bad weekend . Oh and the sun shone after weeks of unrelenting rain Sunday 8 July 2007: WIth a feast of steam over the weeknd of the 7th and 8th July to commerate 40 years since the last steam on the Southern Region , it was a challenge to get the best out of the weekend . The plan became an early morning session at Ropley before the crowds arrived on the Saturday Morning , Tangmere at speed through Surbiton , Saturday Evening , followed by the two Waterloo departures on Sunday . So Two Merchant Navies , 2 Spam Cans , A rebuilt West Country , Lord Nelson , Standard 5 and an Ivatt tank made it not a bad weekend . Oh and the sun shone after weeks of unrelenting rain

850 approaching Vauxhall 08/07/07 850 approaching Vauxhall 08/07/07 Empty stock being drawn into London Waterloo with 850 on the back Grubby West Country Bodmin (minus nameplates) 41312 and a class 33 await departure for Alton 34016,35008 (5) and 34007 brewing up Last messages 73096 backs down 35008 (35005) and 34007 at Ropley Grime glorious grime Wonderful atmosphere as 35008 (35005) and 34007 brew up Gresley Interloper 60019 Bittern awaits it's turn Motion studies 34067 at speed through Surbiton 35028 Backs down to Waterloo at Vauxhall 35028 Departs from Waterloo past Vauxhall

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]]> Sun Jul 8 2007 Snibston Colliery - coalville http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1315722.html 15 years since it reopened as a museum , Wimblebury from Foxfield visits for a special celebration. A Russ Hillier photo charter produced these memorable images Saturday 30 June 2007: 15 years since it reopened as a museum , Wimblebury from Foxfield visits for a special celebration. A Russ Hillier photo charter produced these memorable images

With the headstocks in the background Wimblebury works it's load through the site Emerging from the overbridge Wimblebury approaches the colliery with the colliery as the backdrop Wimblebury works past Road versus rail With the light fading and yard lights on , wimblebury awaits it's next turn by the weighbridge working up to the exchange sidings Coal litters the ground as Wimblebury prepares for it's turn About to back onto the empties The one brief burst of sunshine sees Wimblebury working past the weighbridge Over the crossing to the exchange sidings

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]]> Sat Jun 30 2007 Amerton Railway Gala http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1306715.html A small selection from the Amerton Railway Gala . With Resident Bagnall "Isabel" and visiting Hunslet "Jack Lane" and Kerr Stuart "Peter Pan " My apologies for the small gallery on this one . The digital expired so much of the offering is on film . Sunday 17 June 2007: A small selection from the Amerton Railway Gala . With Resident Bagnall "Isabel" and visiting Hunslet "Jack Lane" and Kerr Stuart "Peter Pan " My apologies for the small gallery on this one . The digital expired so much of the offering is on film .

Resident Bagnall Isabel Hunslet Jack Lane passes Kerr Stuart Lorna Doone Detail of Kerr Stuart - Lorna Doone Conversation piece on Isabel Peter Pan on the freight train with a deaprting Isabel in the background . Signs of the Digitals imminent meltdown are apparent !

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]]> Sun Jun 17 2007 GWSR Gala http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1293565.html I had an enjoyable couple of hours at Toddington this morning , sandwiched between 4965 at Tyseley and 6024 on the SVR . Featuring visiting engines 34007 , 88 , 5542 and 4771 as well as residents 7903 and 92203 Saturday 2 June 2007: I had an enjoyable couple of hours at Toddington this morning , sandwiched between 4965 at Tyseley and 6024 on the SVR . Featuring visiting engines 34007 , 88 , 5542 and 4771 as well as residents 7903 and 92203

92203 on the freight to Winchcombe One day i'll geta photogrpah of this combination in the right liveries ! . 53808 Pilots 34007 Another view of 53808 piloting Wadebridge 7903 on the approaches to toddington The rather gorgeous auto train seen here departing Toddington The rather gorgeous auto train seen here departing Toddington 92203 heads the freight back to Toddington 4771 caught broadside 92203 heads the freight back to Toddington 4771 opens up and accelerates away from Toddington

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]]> Sat Jun 2 2007 Cumbrian adventures May 2007 http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1287608.html A weeks holiday with a lot of steam related surprises thrown in . Some shots from the Lakeside and Haverthwaite railway , having stumblied onto their mixed traffic weekend with the bonus of 5643 as well . plus the wonderful stem yacht on Coniston and finally a dull day but highly enjoyable day on the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway Saturday 26 May 2007: A weeks holiday with a lot of steam related surprises thrown in . Some shots from the Lakeside and Haverthwaite railway , having stumblied onto their mixed traffic weekend with the bonus of 5643 as well . plus the wonderful stem yacht on Coniston and finally a dull day but highly enjoyable day on the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway

seen from the observation window 5643 backs down onto the set as the fireman takes a well earned rest Refreshment at Haverthwaite 42073 at Haverthwaite , Rhododendrons in wonderful bloom behind 5643 and 42073 about to double head a train to Lakeside departure Vintage carriage in the shed at Haverthwaite Furness no.20 42073 at the seldom photographed Lakeside station Steam Yacht Gondola arrived at the boarding point on Coniston the wonderful view as we steam down the lake Victorian opulance in the interior River Irt departs Ravenglass Low level view of River Irt Awaiting departure at Ravengalss Showing off having been turned at Dalegarth River Irt arriving at Dalegarth River Irt at Dalegarth 23/05/2007

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]]> Sat May 26 2007 Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1252880.html Easter Monday visit to Irchester Country park to see Britains only Metre gauge collection. Home of the three former Finedon Quarries Pecketts , No. 86 was in steam on the museum's 250m running line A wonderful warm welcome and facinating collection including the wonderful Cambrai Have a look at the centre's website at http://www.ingrt.freeuk.com/index.htm Tuesday 10 April 2007: Easter Monday visit to Irchester Country park to see Britains only Metre gauge collection. Home of the three former Finedon Quarries Pecketts , No. 86 was in steam on the museum's 250m running line A wonderful warm welcome and facinating collection including the wonderful Cambrai Have a look at the centre's website at http://www.ingrt.freeuk.com/index.htm

86 works up the steep incline Cambrai on display Cambrai on display A view up the line A view up the line Happiness is a Peckett ! 86 at rest at he entrance to the museum Restored 86 alongside unrestpred 87 85 awaiting overhaul

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]]> Tue Apr 10 2007 Severn Valley Branchline Weekend 2007 http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1229021.html A restricted offering but a great opportunity to introduce my six week old son to the SVR with a family day out to Bewdley Saturday 10 March 2007: A restricted offering but a great opportunity to introduce my six week old son to the SVR with a family day out to Bewdley

two minature traction engines at bewdley 813 enters bewdley on the local 5164 at Northwood lane on the six coach GWR set 4566 at Northwood lane 88 leaves Bewdley with the 13:35 ex Kidderminster . Seen from Church View 88 leaves Bewdley with the 13:35 ex Kidderminster . Seen from Church View sticky drain cock and flat light blighted the south run of 88 seen hers at Sandy Lane sticky drain cock and flat light blighted the south run of 88 seen hers at Sandy Lane

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]]> Sat Mar 10 2007 http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1224875.html Images from a Russ Hillier photo charter at the Chasewater Steam Railway . Despite working incredibly close I've never been before . Friendly line , cracking shed and something a little different in the photograph department Monday 5 March 2007: Images from a Russ Hillier photo charter at the Chasewater Steam Railway . Despite working incredibly close I've never been before . Friendly line , cracking shed and something a little different in the photograph department

Evening silouette departure from Brownhills west Beware of Trains ! Awaiting instruction last knockings of the light At teh end of the causeway What do you do with pylons . The later shot doesn't work as you get a pylon loco clash ! What does the organiser want us to do next ? By the pond the real thing and interloper !

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]]> Mon Mar 5 2007 SVR Christmas 2006 http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1165814.html Updated 7th January with scanned slides from both Christmas and New year . 19 Images added . Featuring 5164 , Last runs of 1501 as well as 45110 , 48773 & 42968 Updated 1st January 2007 . Always nice to get the first shots of the year in . Bright start , wet finish so I enjoyed a return to Bridgnorth with a great run behind 45110 A Few Digitals to give a taster of the images obtained this year on the SVR for their Christmas Specials . Scans of slides to follow in the new year Sunday 7 January 2007: Updated 7th January with scanned slides from both Christmas and New year . 19 Images added . Featuring 5164 , Last runs of 1501 as well as 45110 , 48773 & 42968 Updated 1st January 2007 . Always nice to get the first shots of the year in . Bright start , wet finish so I enjoyed a return to Bridgnorth with a great run behind 45110 A Few Digitals to give a taster of the images obtained this year on the SVR for their Christmas Specials . Scans of slides to follow in the new year

45110 moves away from early morning servicing 5164 Backs onto it's train at Kidderminster 5164 Backs onto it's train at Kidderminster The Valley full of Mist Token Exchange 5164 at Sandy Lane Atmospherics on board the Footplate of 46443 20/12/06 48773 at rest at Bridgnorth 20/12/06 7802 in light steam 20/12/06 1st of 2007 . 7802 waits the off from Kidderminster 7802 at Kidderminster The warmth of Bewdley station waiting room During a dhower from the warm comfort of the waiting room Waiting for the right away 46443 sit on Bewdley shed 46443 sit on Bewdley shed 46443 sit on Bewdley shed 46443 sit on Bewdley shed 46443 sit on Bewdley shed 45110 makes the Back at Bewdley . She looked wonderfully in steam era condition today Misty Morning 17/12/06 45110 heads for Kidderminster 16/12/06 48773 departs Bewdley 16/12/06 Surreal images at Arley 16/12/06 1501 at Northwood lane. 16/12/06 5164 at Kidderminster 16/12/06 45110 seen from across Arley 9/12/06 1501at Victoria Bridge . 16/12/06 5164 on the approaches to Arley 16/12/06 1501 departs Arley 16/12/06 48773 seen at Wyre forest junction from across the river . 16/12/06 Mood in the Severn Valley 16/12/06 1501 at Kidderminster 16/12/06 48773 departing Bewdley 16/12/06 17/12/06 5164 seen at Northwood Lane 42968 in Sillouette 16/12/06 1501 works hard up northwood lane. 17/12/06 Always nice to get the first image of the new year in the Bag . 7802 crosses Wribbenhall Viaduct 1st January 2007

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]]> Sun Jan 7 2007 Welsh Highland Railway http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1137352.html The delights of Autumn in North Wales . The latest charter from 30742 Charters featuring Beyer Peacock Garratt K1 . The warmth of the welcome more than offset the dampness of the weather and the locations visited once again showed that this is the "holy grail" of lineside photography We were able to venture onto the new extension south of Rhyd Ddu thus becoming the first Garratt to do so and taking steam just a little further than before My thanks to Paul Lewin and everyone at the Welsh Highland for a superb weekend Saturday 11 November 2006: The delights of Autumn in North Wales . The latest charter from 30742 Charters featuring Beyer Peacock Garratt K1 . The warmth of the welcome more than offset the dampness of the weather and the locations visited once again showed that this is the "holy grail" of lineside photography We were able to venture onto the new extension south of Rhyd Ddu thus becoming the first Garratt to do so and taking steam just a little further than before My thanks to Paul Lewin and everyone at the Welsh Highland for a superb weekend

round the curve at ff With full burners on , K1 rounds the corner at Clogwyn y gwym Mood at Rhyd Ddu at the entrance to pont c'aer gors cutting Rhyd Ddu station . this burst of light missed the gallery Pitts Head summit Pitts Head summit on the 1 in 40 through Pont C'aer Gors cutting Pnt C'aer Gors cutting

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]]> Sat Nov 11 2006 The Cornish Time Machine http://martincreese.fotopic.net/c1125220.html A wonderful weekend in Cornwall which despite the best efforts of our British Weather produced some truly magical moments . Two days of photo charters under the 30742 Charters banner with the two Beattie Well Tanks at their spiritual home plus a third day organised by Russ Hillier with Wadebridge . Added to the mix was main line royalty in the shape of 6024 plus the perfect Cornish Prairie 5552 Thanks to the Bodmin and Wenford Railway for making us so welcome Saturday 28 October 2006: A wonderful weekend in Cornwall which despite the best efforts of our British Weather produced some truly magical moments . Two days of photo charters under the 30742 Charters banner with the two Beattie Well Tanks at their spiritual home plus a third day organised by Russ Hillier with Wadebridge . Added to the mix was main line royalty in the shape of 6024 plus the perfect Cornish Prairie 5552 Thanks to the Bodmin and Wenford Railway for making us so welcome

Quarry Curve Bodmin 30/10/06 Quarry Curve Bodmin 30/10/06 Not quite Wadebridge shed but a close as we can get . 30/10/06 Approaching Bodmin 30/10/06 Driver Trevor Wright (Ex Salisbury) waits for the right of way at Boscarne Junction 30/10/06 Dave Mitchell fills up the back corners on Wadebridge what a view ! Bodmin 29/10/06 Bodmin 29/10/06 Bodmin 29/10/06 Bodmin 29/10/06 34007 on the ACE . On it's inaugural run seen hear approaching quarry curve 29th October 2006 Bodmin 29/10/06 or is it Wadebridge 1962 The last tease . In the dying of the light the sun finally pops out 29/10/06 Pure Gold 29/10/06 Wadebridge on it's rededication train 29/10/06 5552 at Charles Gate 29/10/06 Morning gloom 29/10/06 Specially arranged with the kind help of the crews and Bodmin and Wenford Railway the two well tanks sit in bodmin Parkway Station as 6024 Roars through 29th October 2006 . a little contra Jour an Bodmin General Last light at quarry curve 29th October 2006

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