Train Photos By David Weake
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67 014 with 82 301 on the rear working 1P50, Wrexham to London Marylebone
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    I saw a Wrexham Service near to the station.
    19th Dec 2009Trains at Tonbridge New

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    18th Dec 2009Trains at Tame Bridge Parkway

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    18th Dec 2009Trains at Northfield

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    17th Dec 2009Trains at Cheddington

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    16th Dec 2009Trains at Bedworth

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    16th Dec 2009Trains at Barnt Green

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    15th Dec 2009Trains at Lichfield Trent Valley

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    8th Dec 2009Trains at Berkswell

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    8th Dec 2009Trains at Marston Green

    I saw a few workings.
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    4th Dec 2009Trains at B'ham New Street

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    3rd Dec 2009Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

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    3rd Dec 2009Trains at Saltley

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    2nd Dec 2009Trains at Ryecroft Junction

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    2nd Dec 2009Trains at Bloxwich

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    1st Dec 20091Q18, Tyseley LMD to Crewe CS Test Train

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    30th Nov 2009Trains at B'ham International

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    30th Nov 2009Trains at Marston Green

    I saw two 31s working a Test Train.
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    27th Nov 2009Trains at Tyseley

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    26th Nov 2009Trains at Milverton Viaduct

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    I saw a Convoy of 47s head to Rugby Light Engine.
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    I saw 66 725 working a Fastline Coal.
    23rd Nov 2009Trains at Wilnecote

    I saw two 60s on the Kingsbury Tanks.
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    20th Nov 2009Trains at Rugeley Trent Valley

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    19th Nov 2009Trains at Small Heath Girder Bridge

    I saw the Colas Steel with Virgin Red 47 769 leading Colas 47 749.
    18th Nov 2009Trains at Bordesley Loop

    I saw 67 005 dragging 508 303 & 508 302 working 5X70, Eastleigh to Bescot Unit Move.
    18th Nov 2009Trains at Longbridge

    I saw a Test Train to Bristol.
    18th Nov 2009Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    I saw 37 425 on an Engineering Train from Bearley Junction running about 180 minutes late.
    17th Nov 2009Trains at Penkridge

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    17th Nov 2009Trains at Marston Green

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    16th Nov 2009Trains at Washwood Heath

    I saw 37 602 working 6Z37, York Works to St Blazey with two RHTT Wagons.
    16th Nov 2009Trains at Wilnecote

    I saw 66 152 working the Kingsbury Tanks.
    15th Nov 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    13th Nov 2009Trains at Abbotswood Junction Area

    I saw 66 427 working 6Z67, Shipley to Cardiff Tidal Loaded Scrap Train.
    13th Nov 2009Trains at Bromsgrove

    I saw a Freight banked up the Lickey Incline.
    12th Nov 2009Trains at Stechford

    I saw a Wrexham Service and two 37s on a Test Train I saw yesterday.
    12th Nov 2009Trains at Saltley

    I saw the Colas Steel.
    11th Nov 2009Trains at Lichfield Trent Valley

    I saw 66 412 working 4M34, Coatbridge to Daventry Intermodal.
    11th Nov 2009Trains at Fine Lane Crossing

    I saw two 37s on a Test Train on the branch from Wychnor Junction to Lichfield Trent Valley.
    9th Nov 2009Trains at Worcester Tunnel Junction

    I saw 31 190 working 5Z47, Long Marston to Barrow Hill ECS.
    6th Nov 2009Trains at Attenborough

    I saw a few interesting things.
    6th Nov 2009Trains at Derby

    I saw the Network Rail 97s head back to Barrow Hill and a XC H.S.T.
    5th Nov 2009Trains at Bentley Heath

    I saw the Colas Steel at Bentley Heath Level Crossing near Dorridge.
    2nd Nov 2009Trains at Kings Heath

    I saw two Freight.
    31st Oct 2009Trains at Shotton

    I saw 37 425 & 37 401 working 6F18, Holyhead to Warrington Arpley Loaded Cargowagons.
    30th Oct 2009Trains at Norwich

    I saw a few NXEA 90s and the Thunderbird.
    29th Oct 2009Trains at Banbury

    I saw the Colas Steel with 47 812 in charge.
    28th Oct 2009Trains at Sutton Park

    I saw a few 60s.
    26th Oct 2009Trains at Bankers Bridge

    All I saw was a XC H.S.T.
    25th Oct 2009Trains at Olton

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    24th Oct 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw a Convoy of locos head to Bescot.
    23rd Oct 2009Trains at Hatton North Junction

    I saw two interesting workings.
    22nd Oct 2009Trains at Hademore

    I saw 66 843 working 5S57, Old Oak Common to Kilmarnock ECS.
    21st Oct 2009Trains at Kings Heath

    I saw two 60 workings.
    20th Oct 2009Trains at Branston Crossing

    I saw a few interesting workings.
    19th Oct 2009Trains at Castle Bromwich

    I saw a two interesting workings.
    18th Oct 2009Trains at Moseley Tunnel

    I saw an Engineering Train.
    17th Oct 2009Trains at Loughborough

    I saw 60 074 working 6M34, Crawley to Peak Forest Empty Bogie Hoppers.
    16th Oct 2009Trains at Castle Bromwich

    I saw two interesting workings.
    15th Oct 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw 47 839 working the Colas Steel.
    14th Oct 2009Trains at Castle Bromwich

    I saw 66 423 working a Scrap Train run by DRS. Also saw the Bridgewater Flasks.
    14th Oct 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw a few things.
    12th Oct 2009
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    Railhead Treatment Trains 2009 Season

    Photos of the 2009 Leaf Fall Season.
    12th Oct 2009Trains at Helsby

    I saw 57 303 working the Chirk Timber Logs.
    12th Oct 2009Trains at Wem

    I went to see two 31s on a Test Train.
    9th Oct 2009Trains at Droitwich Spa

    I saw two 31s on a Test Train, unfortunatly the weather turned bad.
    8th Oct 2009Trains at Dorridge

    47 832 was hired in to work this weeks Colas Steel, due to a Coolent Leak on the loco it went into the Down Goods Loop at Dorridge so the loco could run light to Tyseley LMD to top up. It then ran back and left Dorridge 213 minutes late.
    8th Oct 2009Trains at Leamington Spa

    I went to see the 37s on a Test Train, unfortunately used the Platform Line.
    7th Oct 2009Trains at Stoke Works

    I saw 47 839 dragging 3 87s to Worcester Yard and a Test Train to Long Marston.
    7th Oct 2009Trains at Sutton Park

    I saw a Convoy of Locos head to Stowemarket.
    6th Oct 2009Trains at Bescot

    I caught up with the 37s on the Test Train again.
    6th Oct 2009Trains at Ryecroft Junction

    I saw a lot of interesting workings at a bridge near Ryecroft Junction near Walsall.
    5th Oct 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw a few interesting workings.
    5th Oct 2009Trains at Kingsbury

    I saw a few Freight.
    5th Oct 2009Trains at Coleshill Parkway

    I saw 60 035 on an Empty Steel Train.
    4th Oct 2009Trains at Washwood Heath

    I saw 67 005 with 67 006 on the rear working 5Z71, Lincoln to Crewe Carriage Sidings ECS after working a Charter yesterday.
    4th Oct 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    3rd Oct 2009Trains at Moseley Tunnel

    I saw 60 085 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks emerge out of Moseley Tunnel on the Camp Hill Line.
    2nd Oct 2009Trains at Hams Hall

    I saw 66 704 in the Terminal having arrived on 4M23 from Felixstowe.
    2nd Oct 2009Trains at Whitacre Junction

    I saw 66 705 working 4L22, Hams Hall to Felixstowe Intermodal.
    2nd Oct 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw 60 041 working 6V92, Corby to Margam Empty Steel Train.
    1st Oct 2009Trains at Taplow

    I saw the Colas Steel once again.
    1st Oct 2009Trains at Oxford

    I saw the Colas Steel again.
    1st Oct 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw a few interesting workings.
    30th Sep 2009Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I saw a few Freight including two 60s.
    30th Sep 2009Trains at Netherfield

    I saw the 31 again further up the line.
    30th Sep 2009Trains at Beeston

    I saw 31 190 working 6Z56, Washwood Heath to Boston Docks Empty Steel Train.
    29th Sep 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 621 working 6M22, Westbury to Stud Farm Empty Ballast Train.
    28th Sep 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 60 085 working 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Tanks. A rare working for a 60 now.
    28th Sep 2009Trains at Marston Green

    I saw the Chiltern DVT leading a Wrexham & Shropshire Service again.
    27th Sep 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw the Chiltern Blue DVT leading 1J43, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    27th Sep 2009Trains at Worcester Tunnel Junction

    I saw some more diversions including another H.S.T.
    27th Sep 2009Trains at Smethwick West Junction

    Due to Engineering Work on the Cross City South, Cross Country and London Midland Services werre diverted via Soho, Smethwick West Junction, Stourbridge and Worcester Shrub Hill. I saw a XC H.S.T at the site of the old Smethwick West Station.
    25th Sep 2009Trains at Duffryn

    I saw the FGW Loco Hauled return at a bridge between Newport and Cardiff Central.
    25th Sep 2009Trains at Severn Tunnel Junction

    I saw the FGW Loco Hauled Service.
    24th Sep 2009Trains at Hatton North Junction

    I saw the Colas Steel and a DRS Convoy from Eastleigh to Crewe after refurbishment of the 20s.
    23rd Sep 2009Trains at Vigo Crossing

    I saw a XC H.S.T climb the Lickey.
    23rd Sep 2009Trains at Stoke Pound Crossing

    I saw the 37s again and 31 106 on another Test Train at a crossing south of Bromsgrove.
    23rd Sep 2009Trains at Gloucester

    I saw two 37s on a Test Train.
    22nd Sep 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 47 787 working 2Z02, Bristol Temple Meads to Tyseley with an Inspection Saloon.
    22nd Sep 2009Trains at Wolverhampton

    I saw 67 007 on hire to WSMR working a service to Wrexham.
    21st Sep 2009Trains at Castle Bromwich

    I saw 47 787 working 5Z01, Carnforth to Tyseley Steam Museum ECS.
    21st Sep 2009Trains at Kingsbury

    I saw two 37s on a Serco Test Train and 60 049 on the Walsall Cement including other Freight.
    20th Sep 2009Trains at Tame Bridge Parkway

    I saw some Engineering Trains.
    20th Sep 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw an Engineering Train heading out of the possession on the Camp Hill Line.
    19th Sep 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw 60 054 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    18th Sep 2009Trains at Chester

    I saw 57 012 working the Chirk Logs.
    18th Sep 2009Trains at Winsford

    I went to see the 86s on 4L92, Ditton to Felixstowe Intermodal.
    18th Sep 2009Trains at Alsager

    I saw two 47s on an ECS move.
    17th Sep 2009Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I saw a few interesting workings.
    16th Sep 2009Trains at Penkridge

    I saw 3 87s and an 86 been dragged to Crewe by 56 311 from Long Marston.
    15th Sep 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw 60 059 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    14th Sep 2009Trains at Castle Bromwich

    I saw 31 105 on a Test Train.
    13th Sep 2009Trains at Shirley

    I saw two Engineering Trains enter the possession at Shirley.
    13th Sep 2009Trains at Olton

    I saw a Wrexham Service south of Olton Station.
    11th Sep 2009Trains at Grindleford

    I saw 66 726 hauling two coaches on a private tour from Sheffield to Stockport and return.
    11th Sep 2009Trains at East Midlands Parkway

    I saw a few interesting workings.
    11th Sep 2009Trains at Netherfield

    I saw 56 303 again working 6Z56, Washwood Heath to Boston Docks Steel Train.
    10th Sep 2009Trains at Castle Bromwich

    I went to see 47 848 & 47 839 on hire to Colas working 6Z48, Burton Yard to Dollands Moor Empty Steel Train.
    9th Sep 20091Q14, Derby RTC to Derby RTC Test Train

    I saw 37 059 top and tail with 37 609 working 1Q14, Derby RTC to Derby RTC Test Train via Toton, Langley Mill, Toton, Loughborogh, Langley Mill, Nottingham, Netherfield, Nottingham, Langley Mill, Toton, Nottingham, Toton and Long Eaton.
    9th Sep 2009Trains at Bingham

    I saw 56 303 on hire to Colas Steel working 6Z56, Washwood Heath to Boston Docks Steel Train.
    8th Sep 2009Trains at Cosford

    I saw Wrexham and Shropshires new coaching stock on a Test Run.
    7th Sep 2009Trains at Rugeley Trent Valley

    I saw the normal late afternoon Freight.
    7th Sep 2009Trains at Duffield

    I saw two 37s on a Test Train to Immingham.
    6th Sep 2009Trains at Shirley & Whitlocks End

    On Sunday Night two Engineering Trains came into a possession at Shirley for some overnight relaying,
    4th Sep 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another visit here.
    3rd Sep 2009Trains at Washwood Heath

    I saw two 37s on the Bridgewater Nuclear Flasks.
    2nd Sep 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw two interesting workings.
    1st Sep 2009Trains at Water Orton

    A very quiet visit but I did see 66 152.
    31st Aug 2009The Parry People Mover

    I saw the Parry People Mover that has been specially built to shuttle between Stourbridge Junction & Stourbridge Town.
    30th Aug 2009Trains at Marston Green

    I saw 67 008 with 67 001 on the rear working 5Z74, Warrington Arpley to Eastleigh ECS.
    30th Aug 2009Trains at Rookwood Road Bridge

    I saw a Wrexham Service while seeing the 'Shakespeare Express' which can be found in the collection further down.
    28th Aug 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I saw a few Freight.
    27th Aug 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    I saw a few Freight.
    27th Aug 2009Trains at Solihull

    I saw the Colas Steel at a bridge just north of the station.
    26th Aug 2009Trains at Marston Green

    I caught up with 37 688, 47 712, 20 301 & 20 306 working 5Z26, Eastleigh to Crewe Gresty Bridge ECS.
    26th Aug 2009Trains at Leamington Spa

    I saw 37 688, 47 712, 20 301 & 20 306 working 5Z26, Eastleigh to Crewe Gresty Bridge ECS.
    25th Aug 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I went to see 60 022, 67 012 & 66 176 working 6K50, Toton to Crewe Departmental.
    25th Aug 2009Trains at Barnt Green

    I went to see 60 074 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    24th Aug 2009Trains at Atherstone

    I saw a few Freight.
    24th Aug 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw a few interesting workings.
    21st Aug 2009Trains at Cathiron

    I visit to this location between Nuneaton to Rugby saw a good variety.
    20th Aug 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw the Southampton to Bescot Empty Car Train.
    19th Aug 2009Trains at Shrewsbury

    I saw the Arriva Loco Hauled Service.
    19th Aug 2009Trains at Dovey Junction

    I saw the 37s on the Test Train head to Aberystwyth.
    19th Aug 2009Trains at Morfa Mawddach

    I saw two 37s on a Test Train accross Barmouth Bridge.
    18th Aug 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw a few things.
    17th Aug 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I caught up with the 31s.
    17th Aug 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw two 31s on a Test Train.
    17th Aug 2009Trains at Lichfield Trent Valley

    I saw a few Freight near Lichfield Trent Valley.
    17th Aug 2009Trains at Rugeley Trent Valley

    I saw 47 786 working 5Z83, Southall to Carnforth ECS.
    17th Aug 2009Trains at Walsall

    I saw 37 423 rescuing 47 802 after it failed on a Charter on the Saturday and was left at Exeter.
    17th Aug 2009Trains at Hatton

    I saw two 37s working a Test Train.
    16th Aug 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    14th Aug 2009Trains at Marston Green

    I saw 92 031 working the Silver Bullets.
    14th Aug 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 031 working 4M66, Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal.
    14th Aug 2009Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I saw 56 114 dragged by 56 311 working 0Z57, Nene Valley Railway to Washwood Heath Metrocammel Light Engine.
    14th Aug 2009Trains at Small Heath Girder Bridge

    I saw 47 786 pulling one coach working 5Z82, Carnforth to Southall ECS via Tyseley to pick up another coach.
    13th Aug 2009Trains at Kings Sutton

    I saw 37 059 & 37 608 working 5Z88, Eastleigh to Crewe ECS. I also saw the Colas Steel.
    13th Aug 2009Trains at Bicester North

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    12th Aug 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw a few Freight.
    12th Aug 2009Trains at Coleshill Parkway

    I saw 66 031 working 4M66, Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal.
    12th Aug 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw 57 310 pulling some Barrier Coaches.
    7th Aug 2009Trains at Rugeley Trent Valley

    I saw three 92s working 4H17, Wembley to Trafford Park Intermodal.
    7th Aug 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw quite a few Freight including debranded 66 401.
    7th Aug 2009Trains at Atherstone

    I saw 47 826 working 5Z83, Carnforth to Southall ECS.
    6th Aug 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 525 working 4Z88, Didcot Power Station to Daw Mill Empty Coal Train.
    6th Aug 2009Trains at Dorridge

    I caught up with 47 501 as it was looped due to early running.
    6th Aug 2009Trains at Bentley Heath

    I saw 47 501 hired in to Colas due to failures of their own fleet working the Colas Steel Train.
    3rd Aug 2009Trains at Sutton Park

    I saw two 37s on a Nuclear Flask Train.
    3rd Aug 2009Trains at Atherstone

    I saw a few interesting workings.
    2nd Aug 2009Trains at Small Heath

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    1st Aug 2009Trains at Wellington

    I saw NR 97s coming back from the Cambrian and a Wrexham Service.
    1st Aug 2009Trains at Hartford

    I saw two 37s working Nuclear Flasks.
    1st Aug 2009Trains at Crewe

    I saw a few loco moving around.
    31st Jul 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    I saw a few Freight.
    31st Jul 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw two Freight.
    30th Jul 2009Trains at Kensington Olympia

    I saw the Colas Steel and the Dungeness Flasks.
    30th Jul 2009Trains at Leighton Buzzard

    I saw 56 311 working the Colas Intermodal to Hams Hall.
    29th Jul 2009Trains at Washwood Heath

    I saw 56 312 & 47 739 working 6Z47, Dollands Moor to Burton-on-Trent Loaded Steel Train. Running direct to Burton-on-Trent via the WCML due to loco failure the previous day.
    29th Jul 2009Trains at B'ham International

    I saw the Virgin Loco Hauled Service.
    29th Jul 2009Trains at Ryecroft Junction

    I saw two 37s working the Bridgewater Flasks.
    29th Jul 2009Trains at Bescot

    I saw 37 670 on an Engineering Train from the Cambrian.
    24th Jul 2009Trains at Crewe

    I saw a few interesting workings.
    22nd Jul 2009Trains at Washwood Heath

    I saw a few Freight including 56 311 and two DRS 37s on the Bridgewater Flasks.
    21st Jul 2009Trains at Bristol Temple Meads

    I saw two Test Trains.
    21st Jul 2009Trains at Swindon

    I caught up with 37 602.
    21st Jul 2009Trains at Chipping Sodbury

    I saw 37 602 leave the Yard, taking a Stoneblower to Wymondham.
    21st Jul 2009Trains at Bristol Parkway

    I saw the EWS/DBS Executive Train.
    21st Jul 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw 56 311 working 6Z56, Washwood Heath to Boston Docks Steel Train.
    20th Jul 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 47 245 working 5Z72, Southall to Carnforth ECS.
    20th Jul 2009Trains at Banbury

    Went to see 67 006 on hire to Wrexham and Shropshire.
    19th Jul 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    Saw another Wrexham Service.
    19th Jul 2009Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    Saw a Wrexham Service while seeing the 'Shakespeare Express', photos of which can be be found further down.
    17th Jul 2009Trains at Derby

    I saw 2 37s returning to Derby on a Test Train.
    17th Jul 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw a few Freight.
    16th Jul 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw 66 425 & 66 428 working 6M67, Bridgewater to Crewe Nuclear Flasks.
    16th Jul 2009Trains at Washwood Heath

    I saw the usal Freight near Washwood Heath.
    15th Jul 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see 60 087 working 6M28, Hinksey Yard to Bescot Departmental.
    15th Jul 2009Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I saw 66 842 working an Advenza Scrap.
    15th Jul 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I went to see the Berkeley Nuclear Flasks.
    14th Jul 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw 60 085 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    13th Jul 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw a few Freight.
    13th Jul 2009Trains at Rugeley Trent Valley

    I saw 37 676 & 37 516 working 5Z39, Southall to Carnforth ECS.
    13th Jul 2009Trains at Northampton

    I went to see 350 266 being delivered by 67 002 to the Depot at Northampton.
    10th Jul 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw two WCRC 37s working an ECS to Southall.
    9th Jul 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw 66 842 working an Advenza Scrap Train.
    9th Jul 2009Trains at Wilnecote

    I saw the Colas Steel Train.
    8th Jul 2009Trains at Sutton Park

    I saw 47 749 woring 4Z47, Donnington RFT to Washwood Heath Empty Flats.
    8th Jul 2009Trains at Rugeley Trent Valley

    I saw 67 029 and 67 005 working a Test Train along the WCML.
    8th Jul 2009Trains at Pikes Pool

    I saw 37 602 working 6Z37, Taunton to Fletton Stoneblower Move.
    8th Jul 2009Trains at Barnt Green

    I saw 66 841 working an Advenza Scrap.
    6th Jul 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    I saw a a few heritage locos.
    6th Jul 2009Trains at Rugeley Trent Valley

    I saw a few 86s.
    6th Jul 2009Trains at East Midlands Parkway

    I saw a heritage convoy head to GCR(N).
    6th Jul 2009Trains at Derby

    I saw a few Test Trains leave Derby RTC.
    5th Jul 2009Trains at Rookwood Road Bridge

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    5th Jul 2009
    to 13th Sep 2009
    The Shakespeare Express

    Photos of the 2009 Season.
    3rd Jul 2009Trains at Kings Norton

    I caught up with the Nuclear Flasks.
    3rd Jul 2009Trains at Barnt Green

    Saw a few workings and also saw a Charter, photos can be found in the section further down.
    2nd Jul 2009Trains at Langley Green

    I saw the Bridgwater Flasks which were routed via Worcester and Stourbridge this week.
    2nd Jul 2009Trains at Castle Bromwich

    I saw the Colas Steel and a few other workings in nice weather.
    1st Jul 2009Trains at Rugby

    I saw the Vigin Loco Hauled Service.
    1st Jul 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw a few things.
    1st Jul 2009Trains at Coleshill Parkway

    I saw 47 839 & D1062 working 0Z48, Kidderminster SVR to East Leake GCR(N) Light Engine.
    1st Jul 2009Trains at Northfield

    I saw 37 670 working 6V17, Bescot to Long Marston Wagon Move.
    29th Jun 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw 66 841, 20 905, 20 901, 56 021 & 31 423 working 6Z50, Long Marston to Stocton Scrap Loco Move.
    29th Jun 2009Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    Went to see a few interesting workings.
    29th Jun 2009Trains at Small Heath

    Went to see 47 760 working an ECS Move.
    28th Jun 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw 67 010 & 67 015 double heading a Wrexham Service.
    28th Jun 2009Trains at Stockfield Road Bridge

    I saw another Wrexham Service.
    28th Jun 2009Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    Saw a Wrexham Service.
    27th Jun 2009Trains at Marston Green

    Went to see 90 029 working the Virgin Trains Loco Hauled Service. I also saw a Wrexham Service.
    26th Jun 20091Q13, Tyseley LMD to Derby RTC Test Train

    I saw 37 218 top and tail with 37 607 working 1Q13, Tyseley LMD to Derby RTC Test Train via Stratford, Snow Hill, Stourbridge Junction, Hartlebury, Stourbridge Junction, Round Oak, Stourbridge Junction, Hartlebury, Snow Hill, Dorridge, Hatton West Junction, Dorridge, Bordesley Junction and Tamworth.
    25th Jun 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw the Bridgewater Nuclear Flasks.
    25th Jun 2009Trains at Small Heath Girder Bridge

    Went to see the Colas Steel and a Test Train into Tyseley.
    24th Jun 2009Trains at Crewe

    I caught up with the Convoy.
    24th Jun 2009Trains at Winsford

    I saw a Convoy of Locos head to Crewe.
    23rd Jun 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I caught up with the Advenza Scrap.
    23rd Jun 2009Trains at Chesterfield

    I saw an Adveza Scrap and a Test Train.
    23rd Jun 2009Trains at Derby

    I saw two Test Trains.
    22nd Jun 2009Trains at Rugby

    Went to see 56 311 working 4Z91, Dollands Moor to Hams Hall Intermodal.
    22nd Jun 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I caught up with 60 059.
    22nd Jun 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I saw 60 059 working the Kingsbury Tanks.
    21st Jun 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    20th Jun 2009Trains at Marston Green

    I saw 67 029 working a Wrexham Service.
    19th Jun 2009Trains at Castle Bromwich

    I went to see two 67s working the Northern Belle ECS.
    19th Jun 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw a few workings.
    19th Jun 2009Trains at Penkridge

    I saw two Freight while seeing a Charter, photos can be found in the Charters Section further down.
    18th Jun 2009Trains at Ryecroft Junction

    I saw 2 57s working the Bridgewater Nuclear Flasks.
    18th Jun 2009Trains at Dorridge

    I caught up with the 20s again and saw the Colas Steel.
    18th Jun 2009Trains at Widney Manor

    I saw a convoy of 20s head to Eastleigh.
    17th Jun 2009Trains at Sutton Park

    I saw 66 092, 60 074 & 60 040 working 6D44, Bescot to Toton Departmental.
    16th Jun 20091Q19, Tyseley LMD to Crewe CS Test Train

    I saw 2 37s on a Test Train covering the Midlands.
    15th Jun 2009Trains at Small Heath

    I saw 2 37s on a Test Train.
    15th Jun 2009Trains at Rookwood Road Bridge

    I saw 31 465 on a Test Train near Acocks Green.
    11th Jun 2009Trains at Hardwick Woods

    I saw 56 311 working 0Z56, Washwood Heath to Ditton Light Engine.
    10th Jun 2009Trains at Washwood Heath

    I saw two 56s working a Colas Steel Train from Ditton.
    10th Jun 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw two Freight.
    10th Jun 2009Trains at Sutton Park

    I saw two 56s working a Steel Train to Ditton.
    9th Jun 2009Trains at Small Heath

    I saw 47 580 head into Tyseley Light Engine.
    9th Jun 2009Trains at Washwood Heath

    I saw 56 312 working a Steel Train.
    8th Jun 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I saw quite a few Freight.
    8th Jun 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw a Test Train and a WCRC move.
    7th Jun 2009Trains at Rookwood Road Bridge

    Saw another Wrexham Service.
    7th Jun 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a Wrexham and 950 001 working a Test Train back to Derby RTC.
    6th Jun 2009Trains at Highley

    I had a visit to the Severn Valley Railway.
    5th Jun 2009Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    Just saw the one Freight.
    5th Jun 2009Trains at Saltley

    I saw 60 085 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    4th Jun 2009Trains at Ashchurch

    Went to see some normal workings at a crossing near Ashchurch.
    4th Jun 2009Trains at Evesham

    Went to see 47 580, 50 135, 50 026 & 73 006 working 0V47, Eastleigh Yard to Long Marston Light Engine Convoy at a crossing near Evesham.
    4th Jun 2009Trains at Olton

    Went to see the Colas Steel.
    3rd Jun 2009Trains at Small Heath

    I saw the Colas 47s running Light Engine into Tyseley LMD.
    3rd Jun 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 47 749 & 47 739 working 6Z47, Dollands Moor to Small Heath Loaded Steel Train.
    2nd Jun 2009Trains at Small Heath

    I saw 31 105 on a Test Train from Tyseley.
    2nd Jun 2009Trains at Bentley Heath

    I saw a convoy of 20s head to Eastleigh for refurbishment.
    1st Jun 2009Trains at Lichfield Trent Valley

    I went to see 2 86s working 4L92, Ditton to Felixstowe Intermodal.
    1st Jun 2009Trains at Sutton Park

    I saw a few Freight.
    31st May 2009Trains at Stafford

    I went to see 170 519 & 170 520 working 1M46, B'ham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly nstead of a Voyager.
    30th May 2009Trains at Wellington

    I saw 67 030 on hire to Wrexham & Shropshire working a London Marylebone Service
    30th May 2009Trains at Crewe

    I saw 67 010 and 57 601.
    30th May 2009Trains at Acton Bridge

    I saw two 37s working an Nuclear Flask Train while photoing Charters which can be found in the Charters Section further down.
    29th May 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw two 86s.
    29th May 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    I saw two Freight.
    29th May 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw a few Freight.
    28th May 2009Trains at Chesterfield

    I saw a few Freight.
    28th May 2009Trains at Rugeley Trent Valley

    I saw 37 516 taking the Queen Of Scots coaches back to Carnforth.
    28th May 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw 56 311 working back from Boston Docks.
    27th May 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    Went to see 47 237 working an Advenza Scrap.
    27th May 2009Trains at Tamworth

    Went to see two class 60s working.
    26th May 2009Trains at Tamworth

    Went to see 47 727 working 6Z47, Rugeley Trent Valley to Bescot Engineering Sidings Departmental.
    25th May 2009Trains at Pikes Pool

    Went to see 60 040 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks climb the infamous Lickey Incline.
    24th May 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    23rd May 2009Trains at Kings Sutton

    I went to Kings Sutton, south of Banbury to photo the Wrexham & Shropshire Footexs return and the two DRS 37s from Weymouth. Photos can be found in the Charters section.
    23rd May 2009Trains at Marston Green

    Due to Shrewsbury FC playing at Wembley, Wrexham and Shropshire ran two specials for football supporters. Photos can be found in the Charters section further down, I also saw a normal service strengthened to load 4.
    22nd May 2009Trains at B'ham International

    I saw the Virgin Loco Hauled Service.
    22nd May 2009Trains at Aston

    I went to see 67 015 working an ECS move for Footexs the next day. I was lucky to get it passsing a normal Wrexham Service.
    22nd May 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw a few things.
    21st May 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw the Network Rail H.S.T.
    21st May 2009Trains at Leamington Spa

    I saw 37 516 with the Queen Of Scots Coaches working to Eastleigh and I saw the Colas Steel Train.
    20th May 2009Trains at Rugeley Trent Valley

    I saw a few Freight.
    20th May 2009Trains at Crewe

    I saw a few interesting things.
    20th May 2009Trains at Stafford

    I saw a DRS Convoy head to Eastleigh.
    20th May 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw 57 601 with an Inspection Saloon.
    19th May 2009Trains at Stafford

    I saw 57 601 with an Inspection Saloon.
    19th May 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw 37 607 working a Route Learner.
    18th May 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I went to see a Test Train.
    18th May 2009Trains at Chester

    Went to see two 20s on the Valley Flasks.
    18th May 2009Trains at Stafford

    I saw a few Freight.
    17th May 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    16th May 2009Trains at Small Heath

    While I saw a Charter return to Tyseley which can be found in the section further down. I saw 66 230 working Loaded Tanks.
    16th May 2009Trains at St Andrews Junction

    I caught up with the Advenza Scrap Train.
    16th May 2009Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    Went to see 57 006 & 47 237 working 6V95, Stockton to Cardiff Tidal Loaded Scrap Train. 47 237 was used as a positioning move.
    15th May 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I went to see two 86s on 4L92, Ditton to Southampton Intermodal and an Advenza Scrap.
    15th May 2009Trains at Crewe

    I caught up with the 87 and 86 I also saw 47 760 working an ECS move for a Charter tomorrow, photos are in the section further down.
    15th May 2009Trains at Stafford

    I went to see 47 727 dragging some 87s and a 86 to Crewe.
    14th May 2009Trains at Rugby

    I went to see 92 034 & 59 205 working 6X77, Wembley to Mossend Enterprise.
    14th May 2009Trains at Coventry

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    14th May 2009Trains at B'ham International

    I saw the Virgin Loco Hauled Service.
    14th May 2009Trains at Oxford

    I caught up with the Colas 47 again.
    14th May 2009Trains at Warwick

    I caught up with the Colas 47.
    14th May 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent
    13th May 2009Trains at Walsall

    I saw 2 37s working the Bridgewater Flasks.
    13th May 2009Trains at Stafford

    I went to see 3 DRS 20s move to Eastleigh for refurbishment.
    13th May 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 2 47s going Light Engine to Carnforth.
    13th May 2009Trains at Spring Road

    Due to unit shortages, 153 356 & 153 334 were used to work a round trip to Shirley instead of the usual Class 150s.
    12th May 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another visit here.
    11th May 2009Trains at B'ham International

    I saw the Virgin Loco Hauled Service.
    11th May 2009Trains at Stafford

    I went to see the 86s on 4L92.
    11th May 2009Trains at Wolverhampton

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    11th May 2009Trains at Chesterfield

    I saw a few Test Trains.
    10th May 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    Went to see 47 237 working 6Z59, Pengam to Stockton Empty Scrap Train.
    10th May 2009Trains at Rookwood Road Bridge

    I saw a Wrexham Service at a bidge near Acocks Green Station.
    9th May 2009Trains at Tame Bridge Parkway

    I saw a Wrexham Service while photoing Charters which can be found in the section further down.
    8th May 2009Trains at B'ham International

    I went to see the Virgin Loco Hauled Service.
    8th May 2009Trains at Barnt Green

    I saw two 47s on a ECS working.
    8th May 2009Trains at Water Orton

    A short visit.
    7th May 2009Trains at Ryecroft Junction

    I saw a Nuclear Flask Train at a bridge near Ryecroft Junction, Walsall.
    7th May 2009Trains at Widney Manor

    I saw 47 739 working 6Z48, Burton Yard to Dollands Moor Empty Steel Train.
    6th May 2009Trains at Rugby

    A few hours action.
    6th May 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    A short visit.
    6th May 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Just the usual things seen.
    5th May 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another Visit here.
    4th May 2009Trains at Cheltenham Spa

    I caught up with 31 105.
    4th May 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw 31 105 on a Test Train.
    2nd May 2009Trains at Rugby

    I saw a rare sight of a 323 at Rugby.
    2nd May 2009Trains at Wolverhampton

    I photoed the Wrexham Service which terminated at Wolverhampton to form a Service back to London Marylebone.
    2nd May 2009Trains at Bescot Stadium

    I saw 66 087 in the Yard.
    2nd May 2009Trains at Tame Bridge Parkway

    I travelled on a Wrexham Service.
    2nd May 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I caught up with 60 011.
    2nd May 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I saw 60 011 working the Kingsbury Tanks.
    2nd May 2009Trains at Kings Norton

    I saw a China Clay Train.
    1st May 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    I saw a few Freight.
    1st May 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another visit here.
    30th Apr 2009Trains at Stafford

    I saw a few interesting workings.
    30th Apr 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw a few interesting things.
    29th Apr 2009Trains at Water Orton

    A good day here.
    28th Apr 2009Trains at Longbridge

    I went to see two 37s on a Nuclear Flask Train.
    28th Apr 2009Trains at Tamworth

    A short visit here.
    27th Apr 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    A short visit.
    27th Apr 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another visit.
    26th Apr 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    25th Apr 2009Trains at East Midlands Parkway

    I went to see two class 60 workings.
    25th Apr 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw 47 818 on a Power Car Move.
    22nd Apr 2009Trains at Ryecroft Junction

    I saw a few 37s.
    22nd Apr 2009Trains at Leamington Spa

    I saw 47 245 & 37 706 head to Southall Light Engine.
    22nd Apr 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw 37 670 and 37 423 with the Inspection Saloon.
    20th Apr 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw 31 602 working a Test Train.
    20th Apr 2009Trains at Rugeley Trent Valley

    Went to see some 86s working in daylight on the WCML.
    20th Apr 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another visit here.
    19th Apr 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    18th Apr 2009Trains at Marston Green

    I saw 67 008 work a Wrexham Service which is also on hire due to loco failures of there own fleet of 67s.
    18th Apr 2009Trains at Leamington Spa

    I went to see 67 002 working a Wrexham Service.
    17th Apr 2009Trains at Stechford

    Due to various loco failures 67 002 was used on 1J83, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    16th Apr 2009Trains at Marston Green

    I saw the Virgin Loco Hauled Service and a Wrexham Service.
    16th Apr 2009Trains at Water Orton

    A short visit here.
    15th Apr 2009Trains at Tame Bridge Parkway

    I saw 67 010 working a Wrexham Service.
    15th Apr 2009Trains at Bescot Stadium

    I saw 37 401 working an Engineering Train to the Cambrian Coast.
    15th Apr 2009Trains at Cheltenham Spa

    I went to see the Nuclear Flasks.
    15th Apr 2009Trains at Leamington Spa

    1J80, London Marylebone to Wrexham failed between Banbury and Leamington Spa so 67 008 was sent to rescue and terminated at Leamington 172 minutes late. The set was then put in the bay platform and 67 008 left. Later on 67 010 then came and took the set back to Wembley leaving 67 014 behind.
    14th Apr 2009Trains at Bescot Stadium

    I saw the DRS 37s again.
    14th Apr 2009Trains at Walsall

    I saw 56 311 Light Engine and DRS 37s on a Test Train.
    11th Apr 2009Trains at Barnt Green

    I saw 60 011 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    11th Apr 2009Trains at Widney Manor

    While photoing a Charter, which can be found in the section further down I saw 66 726 working a Fastline Coal.
    10th Apr 2009Trains at Winsford

    I went to see a Charter, photo can be found in the Charters section further down. I als saw 60 063 on Coal and a few other workings.
    10th Apr 2009Trains at Crewe

    I saw a DRS Intermodal.
    10th Apr 2009Trains at Stafford

    15 minutes action.
    9th Apr 2009Trains at Tamworth

    A couple of hours action.
    9th Apr 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    A short visit.
    9th Apr 2009Trains at Water Orton

    A wet day here.
    8th Apr 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I went to see 57 010 working 6Z75, Keyham to Crewe Nuclear Flasks.
    7th Apr 2009Trains at Water Orton

    The bonus today was seeing 47 818 wrking a Power Car Move.
    6th Apr 2009Trains at Coventry

    I saw the Loco Hauled service return.
    6th Apr 2009Trains at Rugby

    I saw the Loco Hauled service that is now back in regular use with Virgin Trains.
    6th Apr 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    I saw the GBRF Intermodal.
    6th Apr 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Bonus today was seeing double headed 60s on 6E41.
    5th Apr 2009Trains at Olton

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    4th Apr 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 172 working 7P10, Bescot to Aynho Junction via Didcot Yard Engineering Train.
    3rd Apr 2009Trains at Stafford

    I went to see 90 036 working 6L48, Garston to Dagenham Car Carriers.
    3rd Apr 2009Trains at Winsford

    Went to see 20 309, 20 314 & 37 608 working 0Z37, Carlisle Kingmoor to Crewe Gresty Bridge Light Engine.
    3rd Apr 2009Trains at Crewe

    I saw 2 37s on a Test Train and 2 47s on a ECS for a Charter the next day which can be found in the Charter section further down.
    3rd Apr 2009Trains at Warrington Bank Quay

    I went to see 60 040 working out of Fiddlers Ferry Power Station.
    2nd Apr 2009Trains at Dorridge

    I saw 66 607 working 6U72, Westbury VQ to Sud Farm Empty Ballast.
    2nd Apr 2009Trains at Tamworth

    Went to see the Colas Steel Train again, this week it was only 47 727 and 7 wagons.
    1st Apr 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I went to see 66 004, 67 010 & 67 008 working 6G45, Toton to Bescot Departmental.
    1st Apr 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another visit here.
    1st Apr 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    I went to see 37 401 on a Route Learner.
    31st Mar 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw a few things.
    31st Mar 2009Trains at Northampton

    I saw the 86s return.
    31st Mar 2009Trains at Long Buckby

    I went to see a pair of 86s working into Daventry.
    30th Mar 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I went to see 37 670 & 37 425 being transfered on 6G45, Toton to Bescot Departmental worked by 66 153.
    30th Mar 2009Trains at Northampton

    A variety of Freight seen.
    30th Mar 2009Trains at Coleshill Parkway

    I went to see 56 311 working 6Z56, Toton to Rugby DED Departmental.
    30th Mar 2009Trains at Stourbridge Junction

    A short visit saw a Round Oak Steel Train.
    29th Mar 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I went to see 37 401 working an ECS move which can be found in the Charters section further down. Meanwhile I saw two XC H.S.Ts and a Fastline Coal.
    28th Mar 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 571 working 4O02, Lawley Street to Southampton Intermodal while photoing 47 773 which can be found in the Charters section further down.
    27th Mar 2009Trains at Bentley Heath

    I saw 37 706 return with two coaches working 5Z37, Tyseley to Southall ECS.
    27th Mar 2009Trains at Dorridge

    I saw 37 706 working 0Z37, Southall to Tyseley Light Engine.
    27th Mar 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I went to see the Virgins Loco Hauled service working ECS to Wembley before working the evenings service.
    27th Mar 2009Trains at B'ham New Street

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    26th Mar 2009Trains at Widney Manor

    I went to see the Colas 47s and also saw 47 760.
    26th Mar 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw two Freight.
    25th Mar 2009Trains at Water Orton

    A short vist to see 6D44, Bescot to Toton Departmental.
    24th Mar 2009Trains at Leamington Spa

    I went to see 47 245 working 5Z47, Southall to Carnforth ECS.
    23rd Mar 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I went to see 60 065 and the 97s.
    23rd Mar 2009Trains at Shrewsbury

    I saw 31 285 with DBSO, 9701 working 1Z14, Machynlleth to Derby RTC Test Train.
    23rd Mar 2009Trains at Wellington

    I saw 60 040 working 6G51, Warrington Arpley to Donnington Freight Terminal MOD Train.
    22nd Mar 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw 67 013 with 82 304 on the rear working 1P50, Wrexham to London Marylebone.
    22nd Mar 2009Trains at Bescot Stadium

    I saw 67 012 with 82 305 on the rear working 1J41, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    21st Mar 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw 60 091 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    20th Mar 2009Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I saw 20 901, 20 905, 37 412, 37 672 & 37 029 working 6Z37, Barrow Hill to Long Marston.
    19th Mar 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I caught up with it again.
    19th Mar 2009Trains at Small Heath

    I caught up with the Colas 47s.
    19th Mar 2009Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    A good day for unusal workings.
    18th Mar 2009Trains at Newport

    I saw 57 314 working Arriva's Loco Hauled Service to Holyhead.
    18th Mar 2009Trains at Severn Tunnel Junction

    A visit to a new location to me.
    18th Mar 2009Trains at Gloucester

    I saw the locos sabled in the Yard.
    18th Mar 2009Trains at Five Ways

    I saw 56 312 on a Steel Train to Boston.
    17th Mar 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    A short stay here.
    17th Mar 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another session here.
    17th Mar 2009Trains at Coleshill Parkway

    A couple of Freight on my way to Water Orton.
    16th Mar 2009Trains at Small Heath

    I saw 66 107 working 4M36, Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal.
    16th Mar 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 206 working 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    14th Mar 2009Trains at B'ham International

    I saw 67 029 still on hire to WSMR working 1P13, Wrexham to London Marylebone.
    14th Mar 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw 60007, 'Sir Nigel Gresty' work a Charter, photos of which can be found in the section further down. I also saw a few Freight including two 60 workings.
    13th Mar 2009Trains at Five Ways

    I went to see a XC H.S.T because for red nose day, this set was applied with red noses on each Power Car.
    13th Mar 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    I saw a few Freight.
    13th Mar 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Just the ususal Freight seen.
    12th Mar 2009Trains at Bentley Heath

    I was to Bentley Heath Level Crossing just north of Dorridge to see the Colas 47s working 6Z48, Burton Yard to Dollands Moor Empty Steel Train and 57 010 working 5Z58, Crewe CS to Eastleigh ECS.
    12th Mar 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw a couple of Freight.
    12th Mar 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a few Freight.
    11th Mar 2009Trains at Barnetby

    A visit to this busy location.
    10th Mar 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I went to see two 67s working a Charter, photos can be found in the Chaters section further down. I also saw other Freight including 60 054 working 6V92.
    9th Mar 2009Trains at Milford Junction

    A visit to a new location for me.
    8th Mar 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    7th Mar 2009Trains at Doncaster

    A busy Saturday here.
    6th Mar 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another good day here.
    5th Mar 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another day here, nice to have the sun out today.
    4th Mar 2009Trains at Stafford

    I went to see 60 040 working a Coal Train to Ironbridge but due to various reaon it was running very late but I did see 37 602 being dragged to Crewe.
    4th Mar 2009Trains at Tamworth

    Another visit here.
    3rd Mar 2009Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I saw a variety of Freight in bad weather.
    2nd Mar 2009Trains at Water Orton

    A quiet day here, being a Monday but a bonus seeing 56 311.
    1st Mar 2009Trains at B'ham New Street

    While coming back from Rugby after photoing a Footex, photos of which can be found in the Charters section further down I saw 66 058 on an Engineering Train.
    28th Feb 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I saw 60 044 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    28th Feb 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw the diverted DRS Intermodal unusally seen on the High Level rather then the Low Level. I also saw 60 031 on the Kingsbury Tanks.
    28th Feb 2009Trains at Small Heath

    I went to see 31 465 with DBSO, 9703 on the rear working 4Z08, Tyseley LMD to Derby RTC Test Train.
    27th Feb 2009Trains at Small Heath

    I saw 31 233 & 31 459 working 0Z31, Tyseley LMD to Derby RTC Light Engine.
    27th Feb 2009Trains at Droitwich Spa

    I went to see 60 026 working 6V07, Round Oak to Margam Empty Steel Train.
    26th Feb 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I spent a busy hour here.
    26th Feb 2009Trains at Coleshill Parkway

    I caught up with 66 152.
    26th Feb 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see 66 152 the first 66 to be painted in new DB Livery working 6M31, Banbury to Mountsorrel Empty Self Discharge Train.
    25th Feb 2009Trains at Coleshill Parkway

    I saw 47 739 working a Departmental to Rugby.
    25th Feb 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another good day here.
    24th Feb 2009Trains at Derby

    Just the one Freight seen.
    23rd Feb 2009Trains at Derby

    I saw two DRS 37s on a Test Train.
    23rd Feb 2009Trains at Tamworth

    Another visit here.
    23rd Feb 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I went to see a Test Train.
    22nd Feb 2009Trains at Stechford

    I saw another Wrexham Service unusally routed from Tame Bridge Parkway via Soho, B'ham New Street, Proof House Junction, Adderley Park and then normal route from Stechford.
    22nd Feb 2009Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I saw two Wrexham Services.
    21st Feb 2009Trains at Wilnecote

    I caught up with 60 044 and saw an ECS move.
    21st Feb 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I saw 60 044 and the diverted DRS Intermodal
    20th Feb 2009Trains at Stafford

    Mainly went to see the two 60 workings.
    20th Feb 2009Trains at Tamworth

    Another visit here.
    20th Feb 2009Trains at Derby

    A very short visit.
    19th Feb 2009The Cambrian Coast

    I saw 31 285 top and tail with DBSO, 9701 working 1Z12, Machynlleth to Machynlleth via Pwllheli, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth, Dovey Junction and Aberystwyth Test Train. All went to plan until approching Dovey Junction to turn around before heading back to Aberystwyth where it failed due to brake pipe and jump starter cable faults. After blocking the line for about 45 minutes it heading back to Aberystwyth where it terminated.
    18th Feb 2009Trains at Stafford

    I saw a few Freight.
    18th Feb 2009Trains at Tamworth

    A normal afternoon here.
    18th Feb 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I went to see 37 609 working 0Z37, Derby RTC to Derby RTC via Stoke, Crewe, Stafford, Walsall, Bushbury Junction, Stafford, Stoke and Litchfield Light Engine.
    18th Feb 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 728 working 6M18, Portbury to Ratcliffe Power Station Loaded Coal Train.
    17th Feb 2009Trains at Water Orton

    A quiet day here.
    17th Feb 2009Trains at Coleshill Parkway

    I went to see 66 611 working 6Z64, Washwood Heath Cemex to Croft Empty Bardon Hoppers.
    16th Feb 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another day here.
    16th Feb 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    Just the one Freight while changing Trains.
    16th Feb 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I went to see 37 605 on a Light Engine move and 31 233 on a Test Train.
    13th Feb 2009Trains at Tamworth

    A very good day here.
    12th Feb 2009Trains at Tamworth

    Stopped off for an hour coming back from Derby.
    12th Feb 2009Trains at Derby

    I went to see a Power Car Move and was lucky to see a pair of 31s working a Light Engine move to Crewe.
    12th Feb 2009Trains at Longbridge

    I saw 43 366 with 43 303 on the rear working 1V31, Edinburgh to Plymouth H.S.T.
    11th Feb 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw a few Freight here.
    11th Feb 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I went to see 6D44, Bescot to Toton as it had four locos on, I also saw 60 048 and 56 301.
    11th Feb 2009Trains at Derby

    I went to see 37 423 & 47 832 pushing Inspection Saloon 'Caroline'.
    10th Feb 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    I went to see 66 732 working 4L22, Hams Hall to Felixstowe Intermodal.
    10th Feb 2009Trains at Five Ways

    I went to see 43 366 with 43 303 on the rear working 1V39, Dundee to Plymouth H.S.T. Today was one of the first days 43 366 the tenth and final XC Power Car has come into use.
    10th Feb 2009Trains at Wellington

    I went to see 66 431 working 4Z76, Crewe CS to Donnington Rail Freight Terminal Gauging Run with two containers.
    9th Feb 2009Trains at B'ham International

    I saw two Wrexham Services and 56 302 working 4O90, Doncaster to Grain Intermodal.
    9th Feb 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a few Freight here at lunchtime.
    8th Feb 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw the Wrexham Service return.
    8th Feb 2009Trains at B'ham New Street

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    7th Feb 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I went to see 66 419 working 4Z49, Daventry to Grangemouth Intermodal diverted from the WCML via Derby, Doncaster and ECML due to engineering work on the northern parts of the WCML.
    6th Feb 2009Trains at Longbridge

    I went to see 47 810 working 5Z83, Brush Loughborugh to Old Oak Common Power Car Move.
    6th Feb 2009Trains at Barnt Green

    I went to see 47 375 working 6Z17, Crewe Gresty Lane to Long Marston Wagon Move.
    5th Feb 2009Trains at Kings Norton

    I went to see 60 044 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    5th Feb 2009Trains at Tyseley

    A busy morning here.
    4th Feb 2009Trains at Wolverhampton

    I went to see 67 022 on hire to Wrexham & Shropshire working a service to Wrexham.
    4th Feb 2009Trains at Northfield

    I caught up with 47 810.
    4th Feb 2009Trains at Stafford

    I went to see 47 810 working a Wagon Move to Long Marston.
    4th Feb 2009Trains at Crewe

    Any early start to see the Arriva 57s and 66 411 on the 'Tesco Express'.
    3rd Feb 2009Trains at Longbridge

    I went to see 66 725 pulling 86 248 working 0Z90, Long Marston to Crewe.
    3rd Feb 2009Trains at Water Orton

    A few hours here.
    2nd Feb 2009Trains at Shirley

    I took a few night shots in the snow.
    2nd Feb 2009Trains at Tamworth

    Some snowy photos.
    1st Feb 2009Trains at Tyseley

    Due to Engineering Work south of Banbury I saw an Engineering Train heading back to Bescot.
    1st Feb 2009Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    1st Feb 2009Trains at B'ham New Street

    I caught up with the H.S.T.
    1st Feb 2009Trains at Duddeston

    Due to Engineering Work between B'ham New Street to Tamworth XC services were diverted via the cross city north. One of the services was an H.S.T to Exeter St Davids.
    31st Jan 2009Trains at Bristol Parkway

    I travelled on a XC H.S.T to Bristol Parkway.
    30th Jan 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I went to see the two 60s working Tanks.
    30th Jan 2009Trains at B'ham New Street

    I saw a XC H.S.T on my way to Tamworth.
    29th Jan 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I saw 97 304 and 60 065.
    29th Jan 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw two 60s and 37 423.
    28th Jan 2009Trains at Stafford

    I saw four Freight in 20 minutes.
    28th Jan 2009Trains at Tamworth

    A few hours here.
    27th Jan 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another visit today.
    26th Jan 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another day here.
    25th Jan 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw another Engineering Train and a Wrexham Service.
    25th Jan 2009Trains at Stechford

    Due to Engineering Work between Banbury and Oxford there were a few Engineering Trains heading back to Bescot this morning.
    24th Jan 2009Trains at B'ham New Street

    I saw a XC H.S.T.
    24th Jan 2009Trains at Canley

    I saw the same Wrexham Service return.
    24th Jan 2009Trains at Wolverhampton

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    23rd Jan 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw a few Freight.
    23rd Jan 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw two Freight in the afternoon and 31 601 with 31 602 on the rear working 1Z06, Didcot Yard to Derby RTC via Tyseley, Stratford, Langley Green, Tyseley, Landore Street, Kings Norton and Burton-on-Trent Test Train in the evening.
    22nd Jan 2009Trains at Rugby

    I went to see 66 731 working 4M23, Felixstowe to Hams Hall Intermodal.
    22nd Jan 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I went to see 60 026 working 6M57, Lindsey to Kingsbury Loaded Tanks.
    22nd Jan 2009Trains at Stafford

    I saw quite a few things in a short time here.
    21st Jan 2009Trains at Water Orton

    A busy day here.
    20th Jan 2009Trains at Lichfield Trent Valley

    I went to photo 66 623 and the Network Rail H.S.T both of which used the sparsely spur from the High Level to the Low Level.
    20th Jan 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I saw a few Freight.
    19th Jan 2009Trains at Water Orton

    Another good day here.
    18th Jan 2009Trains at B'ham International

    I saw 82 301 with 67 015 on the rear working 1P52, Wrexham to Leamington Spa via Stafford.
    18th Jan 2009Trains at Tile Hill

    I saw the Wrexham Service return.
    18th Jan 2009Trains at Leamington Spa

    I caught up with the Wrexham Service.
    18th Jan 2009Trains at Coventry

    I saw 67 013 with 82 303 on the rear working 1P50, Wrexham to Leamington Spa via Stafford.
    17th Jan 2009Trains at Canley

    I saw 67 013 with 82 303 on the rear working 1P13, Wrexham to London Marylebone.
    17th Jan 2009Trains at Berkswell

    I saw 67 029 with 82 305 on the rear working 1J86, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    17th Jan 2009Trains at B'ham International

    I saw 82 301 with 67 015 on the rear working 1P03, Wrexham to London Marylebone.
    16th Jan 2009Trains at Water Orton

    I saw quite a few Freight.
    16th Jan 2009Trains at B'ham New Street

    I saw 67 029 with 82 305 on the rear working 1J81, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    16th Jan 2009Trains at Stafford

    I saw a few Freight.
    16th Jan 2009Trains at Crewe

    I saw the Arriva 57s working the Holyhead to Cardiff Central Service.
    15th Jan 2009Trains at Stafford

    I caught up with the Test Train.
    15th Jan 2009Trains at Tamworth

    I went to see 60 072 working 6M82, Walsall to Tunstead Empty Cement Tanks.
    15th Jan 2009Trains at Coventry

    I went to see 60 054 working 6A51, Coventry Prologis to Wembley Empty Cargowagons and 67 005 with 67 006 on the rear working 1Q22, Crewe to Toton via Stockport, Stafford, New Street, Northampton, New Street, Stafford, Rugby, Stafford, Stoke, Stafford and Burton-on-Trent Test Train.
    14th Jan 2009Trains at Barnetby

    A visit to the Freight 'hotspot'.
    13th Jan 2009Trains at Tamworth

    A few hours action.
    12th Jan 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 597 working 6M01, Hinksey VQ to Stud Farm Empty Ballast.
    12th Jan 2009Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    I saw 67 029 working a Wrexham Service taken at a bridge near Acocks Green.
    11th Jan 2009Trains at Leamington Spa

    Due to Engineering Work south of Leamington all services were terminating here including WSMR. I saw 67 013 with 82 303 on the rear working 1P50, Wrexham to Leamington Spa then do a shunt move before working 1J41, Leamington Spa to Wrexham. I also saw an Engineering Train.
    10th Jan 2009Trains at Stechford

    I saw a Freight and a Wrexham Service.
    9th Jan 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 597 working 6M01, Hinksey VQ to Stud Farm Empty Ballast.
    9th Jan 2009Trains at B'ham International

    I saw 67 029 still on hire to WSMR working 1J82, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    9th Jan 2009Trains at Rugby

    A couple of hours action.
    8th Jan 2009Trains at Hatfield and Stainforth

    A visit to a new location to me.
    7th Jan 2009Trains at Wolverhampton

    Another photo of a Wrexham Service.
    7th Jan 2009Trains at Shrewsbury

    I travelled on a Wrexham Service.
    7th Jan 2009Trains at Nuneaton

    I went to see 47 813 working 0Z50, Norwich Crown Point to Tyseley Light Engine
    7th Jan 2009Trains at Tamworth

    Another visit here.
    6th Jan 2009Trains at Kings Norton

    I saw 47 810 head back to Gloucester and 60 049.
    6th Jan 2009Trains at Longbridge

    I saw a Fastline Coal to Portbury.
    6th Jan 2009Trains at B'ham International

    I saw a diverted Wrexham Service.
    5th Jan 2009Trains at Northampton

    I went to see 37 087 working 4M71, Tilbury to Daventry Intermodal instead of a booked class 66.
    5th Jan 2009Trains at Tamworth

    A few specials came through today.
    5th Jan 2009Trains at Burton-on-Trent

    I saw a few things here in the morning.
    2nd Jan 2009Trains at Rugeley Trent Valley

    Due to a light aircraft crashing into the over heads lines at Colwich Junction 350 106 got stranded at Rugeley Trent Valley on a service to Crewe and had to be rescued by 57 305 to work 5U29, Rugeley Trent Valley to Litchfield Trent Valley ECS.
    2nd Jan 2009Trains at Stechford

    A short visit here.
    2nd Jan 2009Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 539 working 4E44, Southampton to Leeds Intermodal.
    2nd Jan 2009Trains at Tamworth

    A short visit saw 47 712.
    1st Jan 2009
    to 31st Dec 2009
    Charters 2009

    All Charters and associated workings in the year 2009.
    1st Jan 2009Trains at Stechford

    I saw 82 304 with 67 014 on the rear working 1J86, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    31st Dec 2008Trains at Wolverhampton

    I saw 67 029 on hire to WSMR working 1J82, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    31st Dec 2008Trains at Shrewsbury

    A photo of the Wrexham Service.
    31st Dec 2008Trains at Tame Bridge Parkway

    To round the year off I travelled on a Wrexham Service to Shrewsbury.
    30th Dec 2008Trains at Water Orton

    A very quite day here.
    29th Dec 2008Trains at Bristol Temple Meads

    Photos of the FGW 67s.
    29th Dec 2008Trains at Newport

    I travelled to Newport behind ATW 57s from Crewe then went to Bristol Temple Meads behind FGW 67s.
    27th Dec 2008Trains at Berkswell

    I saw a Wrexham Service.
    24th Dec 2008Trains at Marston Green

    I went to see 67 029 on hire to WSMR working 1J82, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    24th Dec 2008Trains at Tamworth

    Bonus of the visit here was seeing 57 006 on a Power Car Move.
    23rd Dec 2008Trains at Crewe Basford Hall

    I saw quite a few lococ stabled in the yard
    22nd Dec 2008Trains at Northampton

    A few Freight seen here.
    22nd Dec 2008Trains at Tamworth

    Only a few things seen today.
    21st Dec 2008Trains at B'ham New Street

    I saw a XC H.S.T and a Wrexham Service.
    18th Dec 2008Trains at Tamworth

    Half a day visit to Tamworth.
    17th Dec 2008Trains at Stechford

    While seeing a Charter which can be found in the collection further down I saw 66 092 on an Intermodal.
    15th Dec 2008Trains at Water Orton

    A very quiet day today.
    14th Dec 2008Trains at Dorridge

    I also saw the Wrexham service head back north to Wrexham.
    14th Dec 2008Trains at Hatton

    I caught up with the Wrexham service stabled in platform 3.
    14th Dec 2008Trains at Warwick Parkway

    Due to Engineering Work south of Warwick Parkway all services were terminating here including Wrexham & Shropshire services which is unusal, they do a shunt move to cross over then go to Hatton where they stable for about 30 minutes on platform 3 the Stratford platform. Then they run back, cross back over to start there journey back to Wrexham
    13th Dec 2008Trains at Bescot Stadium

    A few locos stabled today.
    12th Dec 2008Trains at Stafford

    A visit to Stafford for the day.
    9th Dec 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 082 working 4E69, Southampton to Wakefield Europort Intermodal.
    8th Dec 2008Stourbridge Town Branch

    A visit to the Stourbridge Branch to get photos of the 153 working back and fourth between Stourbridge Junction to Stourbridge Town a journey time of 3 minutes. From the timetable on December 14th the services will no longer be run by 153s but when ready will be run by a Parry People Mover. In the meantime services will be run by rail replacement buses.
    3rd Dec 2008Trains at Water Orton

    A cold visit here today.
    3rd Dec 2008Trains at B'ham New Street

    I saw the XC H.S.T before going to Water Orton.
    2nd Dec 2008Trains at Tamworth

    On the way back from Willington I stopped off at Tamworth for a few hours.
    2nd Dec 2008Trains at Willington

    A visit to a new location for me.
    26th Nov 2008Trains at Water Orton

    I saw a few new locos here today.
    25th Nov 2008Trains at Spring Road

    Today 950 001 worked 2Q08, Tyseley LMD to Derby Test Train via Shirley, Stratford, Hatton, Stratford, Shirley, Moor Street, Stourbridge Junction, Round Oak, Stourbridge Junction, Moor Street, Hatton, Tyseley and Bordesley Junction.
    24th Nov 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see brand new 66 955 working 4M55, Southampton to Lawley Street Intermodal.
    24th Nov 2008Trains at Stechford

    I went to see 950 001 working 2Q08, Derby to Tyseley LMD Test Train via Water Orton, Bescot, Stechford, International, Stechford, Bescot, Bushbery Down Goods Loop, Bescot, Rugeley Trent Valley, Walsall, Bushbery Down Goods Loop, Walsall, Park Lane Junction and Bordesley Junction.
    23rd Nov 2008Trains at B'ham New Street

    I saw two Wrexham Services.
    22nd Nov 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I went to see the 56s and had the bonus of seeing brand new 66 596.
    19th Nov 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 180 working 6V59, Mountsorrel to Westbury Loaded Ballast.
    17th Nov 2008Trains at Water Orton

    Not a bad day here apart from the weather.
    17th Nov 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I went to see 56 312 & 56 311 work there first Freight Working.
    15th Nov 2008Trains at Tyseley

    While seeing the 37s on a Charter which can be found further down I saw a Wrexham Service running as an unusal formation.
    14th Nov 2008Trains at Water Orton

    The bonus here was seeing 57 005 on a Power Car move.
    12th Nov 2008Trains at Water Orton

    Another session here.
    11th Nov 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw the EWS Intermodal and a Wrexham Service at lunchtime.
    10th Nov 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 47 805 working Crewe Carriage Sidings to Eastleigh Light Engine.
    8th Nov 2008
    to 9th Nov 2008
    Engineering Work On The Snow Hill Lines

    Again there was Engineering Work on the NWL at Danzey.
    7th Nov 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Another lunchtime visit.
    6th Nov 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw just the two Freight today.
    5th Nov 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I saw quite a few Freight here, in terrible weather.
    4th Nov 2008Trains at Water Orton

    A quiet day here saw a steady flow of Freight.
    3rd Nov 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 37 423 pushing inspection saloon, 'Caroline'.
    3rd Nov 2008Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I caught up with 31 190 on the Test Train.
    3rd Nov 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    A short visit here saw 31 190 on a Test Train.
    1st Nov 2008
    to 2nd Nov 2008
    Engineering Work On The Snow Hill Lines

    The North Warwickshire Line was closed this weekend for track renewal work between Wood End and Danzey so I saw a couple of Engineering Trains heading down to the possession.
    1st Nov 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a Wrexham Service running about 80 minutes late due to a problem with one of the coaches that had to be removed at Wrexham so ran as a two coach Train.
    31st Oct 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Saw the usual workings.
    30th Oct 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw quite a bit of action including 5043, 'Earl Of Mount Edgcumbe' on a test run which can be found in the Charters section further down.
    28th Oct 2008Trains at B'ham Moor Street

    I saw 66 237 working 0G53, Washwood Heath to Handworth Light Engine to work a Scrap Train later in a snow storm
    28th Oct 2008Trains at Tamworth

    A very quiet day here in bad weather.
    27th Oct 2008Trains at Water Orton

    Another visit here saw a steady flow of Freight.
    27th Oct 2008Trains at B'ham New Street

    I saw the XC H.S.T to Aberdeen.
    26th Oct 2008Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw another Wrexham Service.
    26th Oct 2008Trains at Tyseley

    While at the Open Day I went to Tyseley to see a Wrexham Service.
    26th Oct 2008Tyseley Open Day

    To celebrate the return of 5043, 'Earl Of Mount Edgcumbe' Tyseley Loco Works held an Open Day with other locos in steam.
    25th Oct 2008Trains at Tyseley

    While seeing a Charter which can be found in the collection further down I saw a Wrexham Service and a Freight.
    24th Oct 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I saw a few Freight here.
    23rd Oct 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Saw the lunchtime activity.
    23rd Oct 2008Trains at Small Heath

    I saw 66 055 working 6G53, Bordesley MAT to Washwood Heath Empty Car Carriers.
    22nd Oct 2008Trains at B'ham New Street

    I also photoed 90 035 at New Street ready to head back to London Euston.
    22nd Oct 2008Trains at B'ham International

    I went to see 1G21, London Euston to Birmingham New Street which is booked to be loco hauled. Today 90 035 was in charge.
    21st Oct 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see the usual lunchtime activity.
    20th Oct 2008Trains at Northampton

    A very wet time here saw a few things.
    20th Oct 2008Trains at Wolverhampton

    I went to see two Wrexham Services. Now another DVT has come into regular use.
    15th Oct 2008Trains at B'ham New Street

    I saw 90 019 ready to tail 1B05, B'ham New Street to London Euston.
    15th Oct 2008Trains at Stafford

    A busy short time here.
    15th Oct 2008Trains at Leamington Spa

    Went to see 30777 on a Charter which can be found in the Charters section further down. I also saw two Wrexham services and a few Freight.
    14th Oct 2008Trains at Tamworth

    Another visit here saw a steady flow of Freight.
    13th Oct 2008Trains at Stechford

    I went to see the Wrexham DVT, 82 301 in use again on a service to Wrexham.
    12th Oct 2008
    to 1st Dec 2008
    Railhead Treatment Trains 2008 Season

    As the leaves fall off the trees the 2008 season gets underway.
    11th Oct 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Today saw the first of the Wrexham DVTs in use, seen working with 67 015. I also saw other Wrexham Services and the Fastline Coal Train that has recentley started running from Avonmouth to Ratcliffe Power Station.
    10th Oct 2008Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    Saw a Freight and a Wrexham.
    9th Oct 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Another lunchtime visit.
    8th Oct 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Saw the lunchtime activity.
    7th Oct 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see the normal lunchtime workings.
    6th Oct 2008Trains at B'ham New Street

    On the way back from Didcot I saw 90 019 ready to tail 1B05, B'ham New Street to London Euston.
    6th Oct 2008Trains at Didcot Parkway

    A first time visit here saw a good flow of Freight.
    4th Oct 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw another Wrexham service.
    3rd Oct 2008Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    I went to see the lunchtime activity.
    30th Sep 2008Trains at Rugby

    A short visit saw two Freight.
    30th Sep 2008Trains at Tame Bridge Parkway

    I went to see the two Wrexham Services.
    29th Sep 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A short visit saw a Intermodal and a Wrexham Service.
    29th Sep 2008Trains at Water Orton

    Another visit saw a few interesting things.
    29th Sep 2008Trains at B'ham New Street

    I saw the XC HST to Aberdeen
    27th Sep 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a Wrexham Service and a Intermodal.
    24th Sep 2008Trains at Water Orton

    Another good session here.
    23rd Sep 2008Trains at Acocks Green

    I went to see 37 602 & 37 611 working 0Z76, Southampton to Crewe Gresty Bridge Light Engines.
    23rd Sep 2008Trains at Coleshill Parkway

    I saw quite a few Freight.
    23rd Sep 2008Trains at Longbridge

    Went to see 60 065 working 6W83, Crewe Basford Hall to Filton West Junction Engineering Train.
    22nd Sep 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw the normal lunchtime Freight.
    17th Sep 2008Trains at Kings Norton

    I saw a XC H.S.T Service.
    17th Sep 2008Trains at Nuneaton

    A short visit to see 66 412 in new 'Malcoms' livery.
    16th Sep 2008Trains at Stechford

    I went to see 56 303 working 4O90, Birch Coppice to Grain Intermodal and a Wrexham Train.
    16th Sep 2008Trains at Bromsgrove

    I went to see 47 828 working 6Z74, Cardiff Tidal to Shipley Empty Scrap Train.
    16th Sep 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw two Intermodals.
    14th Sep 2008Trains at Tyseley

    While seeing the Shakespeare Express, photos of which can be found further down I saw a Wrexham Train.
    13th Sep 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see a Wrexham service.
    10th Sep 2008Trains at Tamworth

    A long visit saw lots of Freight.
    9th Sep 2008Trains at Bescot Stadium

    I saw a few locos on a short visit here.
    9th Sep 2008Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    I went to see a Wrexham Train.
    8th Sep 2008Trains at Water Orton

    A good day here, saw a lot of action.
    7th Sep 2008Trains at Acocks Green

    Went to see another Wrexham Train.
    7th Sep 2008Trains at Tyseley Museum

    I went to photo the 47s stabled that did the Loco Hauled additionals to Skegness.
    7th Sep 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see two Wrexham Trains.
    2nd Sep 2008Trains at Stechford

    Another visit to see the WCML Diversions.
    2nd Sep 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I went for a short time to see a Fastline Coal Train.
    1st Sep 2008Trains at Stechford

    I went again to see the Diversions from the WCML. This time I had the bonus of seeing 37 712 on a Stock Move.
    31st Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 67 017 with 67 014 on the rear working 1P50, Wrexham to London Marylebone.
    30th Aug 2008Trains at Dawlish

    I went to see two Charters and the XC H.S.Ts which can be found in the seperate collections further down. Here are photos of normal passanger trains.
    29th Aug 2008Trains at Stechford

    I went to see diverted Freight due to the WCML being shut at Nuneaton so the Frieght is diverted via Stechford and Bescot to head to and from Stafford.
    29th Aug 2008Trains at Small Heath

    I went to see 47 826, 47 851 pulling a coach with 86 259 on the rear working 5Z86, Carnforth to Tyseley Steam Museum.
    28th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 33 025 working 0Z33, Southall to Tyseley Steam Museum Light Engine.
    26th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    As the WCML was closed from Stafford to Rugby Freight was diverted via various routes including via Tyseley.
    25th Aug 2008Trains at Derby

    Travelled on a XC H.S.T to Derby and saw a few things.
    25th Aug 2008Trains at Cradley Heath

    A few shots of Units while photoing a Charter which can be found in the collection further down.
    23rd Aug 2008Trains at Bescot Stadium

    I saw a few things.
    23rd Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Saw a few workings.
    22nd Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw two Intermodals and the Empty Tanks.
    21st Aug 2008Trains at Bordesley Junction

    Went to see 66 513 working 4G02, Tyseley to Leeds Hunslet Coal Hoppers after repair.
    21st Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Saw two Freight.
    20th Aug 2008Trains at Widney Manor

    Went to see 60 066 working 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    20th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a Freight and a Track Vehicle.
    19th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw two Freight.
    19th Aug 2008Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I went to see 47 828 working 5Z60, Gloucester to Glasgow Works Stock Move with 3 Mark 2s and 2 Translator Vehicles.
    18th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Saw a few Freight.
    18th Aug 2008
    to 29th Aug 2008
    Fastline Route Learners

    Here are photos of the Fastline Route Learners running from Derby to Oxford to Duddeston Junction to Oxford to Derby. The purpose is for future Fastline Coal Trains.
    17th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    While I saw the Shakespeare Express which can be found in the collection further down I saw another two Wrexham Trains.
    17th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley Museum

    Went to photo 47 787 and 47 851 which are stabled on coaching stock. The train is used as additional specials from Nottingham to Skegness on Saturdays which goes ECS to Nottingham on Saturday mornings.
    17th Aug 2008Trains at Leamington Spa

    Went to see 57 313 working 1Z40, London Euston to Wolverhampton diverted via the Chiltern Line.
    17th Aug 2008Trains at Solihull

    Went to see a Wrexham Train.
    16th Aug 2008Trains at Acocks Green

    Went to see another Wrexham Train.
    16th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Saw the Saturday Freight and the Wrexham Trains today.
    15th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Saw 66 182 working 4M36, Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal.
    15th Aug 2008Trains at Dorridge

    Went to see 60 100 working 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks and the Network Rail H.S.T working 1Z21, London Paddington to Derby Test Train.
    14th Aug 2008Trains at Stourbridge Junction

    I went to see 37 038 and 37 602 working 6M67, Bridgewater to Crewe Nuclear Flask Train but it got routed via Bromsgrove and Washwood Heath. So all I saw was normal units.
    14th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 66 152 working 4M33, Southampton to Burton-on-Trent Intermodal and a Wrexham Train.
    14th Aug 2008Trains at Small Heath

    I went to see 6G52, Washwood Heath to Bordesley M.A.T Empty Car Train that runs every Thursday.
    12th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see brand new 66 599 working 6M01, Hinksey VQ to Stud Farm Empty Ballast.
    11th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 66 207 working 4M36, Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal.
    11th Aug 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    Another visit saw a variety of Freight.
    9th Aug 2008Trains at Stechford

    Went to see two Engineering Trains.
    9th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see a Wrexham Train and a Freight in very wet weather.
    8th Aug 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    Went again to see the Fastline Coal Train and other Freight.
    8th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see the usual lunchtime Freight.
    7th Aug 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    Another visit today saw a few Freight.
    6th Aug 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I went to see the Fastline Coal Trains and also saw other Freight.
    5th Aug 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see 66 544 working 6Z15, Brentford to Croft Empty FLHH Hoppers which runs every now and again via this way.
    27th Jul 2008Trains at Wadleys Road Bridge

    While seeing the Shakspeare Express which can be found in the collection further down I saw two Wrexham Trains.
    23rd Jul 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see the usual Freight.
    22nd Jul 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see the normal lunchtime Freight.
    21st Jul 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Saw the usual Freight.
    20th Jul 2008Trains at Tyseley

    While seeing the Shakespeare Express I saw a Wrexham Train twice.
    19th Jul 2008Trains at Wadleys Road Bridge

    I went to a new location between Olton and Solihull to see the usual trains.
    19th Jul 2008Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I went to see 60 047 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    19th Jul 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 66 502 working 4O02, Lawley Street to Southampton Intermodal and a Wrexham Train.
    18th Jul 2008Trains at Spring Road

    I went to see a RHTT working 6Z10, Kings Norton OTPD to Kings Norton OTPD via Stratford which was spraying weed killer.
    18th Jul 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Saw two Freight this evening.
    12th Jul 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see 66 588 working 4O02, Lawley Street to Southampton Intermodal.
    11th Jul 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see 66 238 working 6M58, Southampton to Bescot Ford Car Train.
    8th Jul 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see the normal lunchtime Freight.
    7th Jul 2008Trains at Widney Manor

    I went to a different location to see Chiltern Bubble Car, '960 014' working 5Z13, Euston to Tyseley LMD Route Learner.
    7th Jul 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Saw the usual Freight through Tyseley and also saw 37 417 working 6M58, Southampton to Bescot Ford Cars running one hour early.
    6th Jul 2008
    to 14th Sep 2008
    The Shakespeare Express

    Photos of the 2008 Season can be found here. This year we have a variety of Steam Locos in use.
    1st Jul 2008Trains at Bordesley Junction

    Went to see 37 423 & Inspection Saloon 'Caroline' working 2Z01, London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads via Bromsgrove Special Train.
    1st Jul 2008Trains at Spring Road

    Also saw the specials I saw at Hall Green return.
    1st Jul 2008Trains at Hall Green

    The North Warwickshire Line was 100 years old today and saw two specials travel to Stratford the first being 31 454 working 0Z31, Derby to Derby via Stratford and Snow Hill Light Engine for Serco Drivers and the second being 170 508 working 2Z20, Snow Hill to Stratford Special Train for invited people only to celebrate 100 years of the line.
    30th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 66 171 working 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    28th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Photos of Freight and Wrexham Trains while going to Tyseley Open Day.
    28th Jun 2008Tyseley Open Day

    Photos of the Open Day to celebrate 100 years of the Depot.
    27th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see the usual Freight.
    21st Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Photos of a normal Saturday afternoon.
    20th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A few things seen today.
    18th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    The usual Freight seen.
    16th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A busy evening here.
    12th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a few unusal workings.
    11th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 3 Freight today.
    9th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw the Chiltern Bubble Car, '960 014' working 5Z13, Euston to Tyseley LMD Route Learner and 66 008 working 4M36, Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal.
    7th Jun 20081Q16, Derby to Derby Test Train

    Today 31 190 and 31 602 top and tailed a Test Coach working 1Q16, Derby to Derby via Tyseley, Stratford, Hatton, Stratford, Tyseley, Stourbridge Junction, Round Oak, Stourbridge Junction, Tyseley, Hatton, Tyseley then back to Derby.
    6th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see 67 020 working 0Z61, Bescot to Euston Route Learner and also saw a few Freight and the WSMR.
    5th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw the Chiltern Bubble Car again and also saw a few Freight in the evening.
    4th Jun 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see Chiltern Bubble Car, '960 014' working 5Z12, Tyseley LMD to London Euston and 67 028 working 0Z61, Bescot to London Euston both Route Learners for the Chiltern Line for EWS and Virgin Trains due to the WCML shut on weekends. Later on I saw 66 601 working 6M01, Hinksey Yard to Stud Farm Empty Ballast and Chiltern Bubble Car, '960 014' working 5Z13, London Euston to Tyseley LMD Route Learner
    3rd Jun 20082S00, 05:58, Snow Hill to Stratford

    I photoed and travelled on 150 013 working 2S00, 05:58, Snow Hill to Stratford which is the only service that is routed via Dorridge and Hatton Curve instead of Shirley and Henley-In-Arden.
    31st May 2008Trains at Small Heath

    I went to see 60 082 working 6E53, Handsworth to Aldwarke Loaded Scrap Train.
    31st May 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I went to see the Summer Saturday H.S.Ts again which can be found in the collection further down. I also saw a few Freight.
    31st May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A visit saw the normal Saturday Intermodals.
    30th May 2008Trains at Water Orton

    A steady flow of Freight was seen.
    29th May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see 67 020 with 67 012 on the rear working 1J83, London Marylebone to Wrexham WSMR Service.
    26th May 2008Trains at Barmouth

    Another visit along the Cambrian Coast, this time to see 37 417 on a Charter from Swindon to Pwllheli. Photos of which can be seen in the Charters collection further down.
    24th May 2008
    to 6th Sep 2008
    Summer Saturday H.S.T Workings

    Here are all the photos of the Summer Saturday H.S.Ts that work from Manchester Piccadilly and Newcastle Central to the South West and return.
    24th May 2008Trains at Small Heath

    Went to see 66 173 working 6E53, Handsworth to Aldwarke Loaded Scrap Train.
    24th May 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    I went to see the Summer Saturday H.S.Ts which can be found in the collection further down but also saw a lot of Freight.
    24th May 2008Trains at Bordesley Junction

    Went to see 60 023 working 6E41, Westerleigh to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    24th May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A visit saw three Intermodals and the WSMR Trains.
    23rd May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see 60 084 working 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks and also saw DBSO with 31 105 working 5Z47, Foxhall Junction near Didcot to Derby Test Train again.
    22nd May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see the DBSO and 31 105 again working 5Z47, Foxhall Junction near Didcot to Derby Test Train. I also saw 66 157 working 6E48, Didcot Power Station to Lindsey Empty Tanks and 66 164 working 4M36, Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal.
    21st May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see the DBSO with 31 105 working 5Z47, Foxhall Junction near Didcot to Derby Test Train. The Train used the Chord Line and was routed via Tyseley Sheds instead of the Main Line to let Units pass. I also saw two Freight.
    19th May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 31 454 with 31 190 on the rear working 4Z07, Derby to London Paddington Test Train.
    19th May 2008Trains at Tyseley Museum

    Went to see 7029, 'Clun Castle' which was moving by road from Tyseley Loco Works to York National Railway Museum for an exhibit for a few weeks.
    18th May 2008Trains at Selly Oak

    Went to see 66 027 working 6M30, Margam to Dee Marsh Loaded Steel which was routed via the X-City South, New Street and Bescot.
    17th May 2008Trains at Five Ways

    A visit to see 43 007 with 43 184 on the rear working 9V49, Edinburgh to Plymouth H.S.T instead of a Voyager.
    16th May 2008Trains at Barmouth

    A visit to Barmouth on the Cambrian Coast.
    15th May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see 66 019 working 6M58, Southampton Western Docks to Bescot Ford Cars and Vans. Unusally it used the Tyseley Chord to cross onto the slow lines through Platform 4 to wait for a Southbound Chiltern Service to cross from the slow line to the fast line before proceeding to cross back over to the fast lines.
    14th May 2008Trains at Dorridge

    Went to see 60019 that did a turning movement at Dorridge which can be found in the Charters section further down. While waiting I saw 66 551 working 6M01, Hinksey VQ to Stud Farm Empty Ballast and 60 012 working 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    11th May 2008Trains at Kings Heath

    Went to see 66 015 working 6V06, Saltley to Cardiff Tidal Loaded Scrap Train running about 30 minutes late.
    10th May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 67s on Wrexham Trains and 60 076 working 6E48, Didcot Power Station to Lindsey Empty Tanks.
    8th May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 67 028 with 67 013 on the rear working 1J83, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    7th May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A visit saw the usual Freight.
    7th May 2008Trains at Small Heath

    I saw 67 024 with 67 012 on the rear working 1J81, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    5th May 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw the Wrexham, Shropshire and Marylebone Railway Trains and 60 074 working 6E48, Didcot Power Station to Lindsey Empty Tanks which was running in the path of the usual 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks which was cancelled today.
    3rd May 2008Trains at Small Heath

    I went to see 60 096 working 6E53, Handsworth to Aldwarke Loaded Scrap Metal.
    3rd May 2008Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    I saw 67 026 with 67 029 on the rear working 1J87, London Marylebone to Wrexham.
    2nd May 2008Trains at B'ham International

    I saw 67 013 & 67 015 working 1P13, Wrexham to London Marylebone. D1015 working 5Z51, Old Oak Common to Bescot Light Engine for tomorrows Charter and 66 180 working 6A15, Bescot to Forders VQ Departmental.
    2nd May 2008Trains at Small Heath

    Saw 47 773 & 86 259 working 0Z57, Tyseley to Soho Light Engine for a Fitness To Run Test for tomorrows Charter. 66 106 working 4M33, Southampton to Burton-on-Trent Intermodal. 67 026 & 67 029 working 1J81, London Marylebone to Wrexham. 66 543 working 4M55, Southampton to Lawley Street Intermodal. DSBO and 31 602 working 5Z47, Derby to Derby via Banbury Test Train and 66 111 working 4O21, Washwood Heath to Southampton Intermodal.
    30th Apr 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Today I saw 67 026 with 67 029 on the rear working 1J83, London Marylebone to Wrexham. I also saw 66 093 working 4M36, Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal.
    28th Apr 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Today was the first day of the Wrexham Shropshire & Marylebone Services. I saw 67 014 with 67 012 on the rear working 1J83, London Marylebone to Wrexham. One of two services routed via Solihull and New Street instead of Coventry and Aston.
    26th Apr 2008Trains at B'ham International

    I went to see 67 014 with 67 012 on the rear working 1Z67, Wrexham to London Marylebone Lunch Special for WSMR. I also saw two Freight.
    25th Apr 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw a Track Vehicle working 6U02, Eastleigh to Crewe, 66 538 working 4E44, Southampton to Leeds Intermodal and 67 026 working 0Z67, Washwood Heath to Banbury.
    24th Apr 2008Trains at Small Heath

    I went to see 5029 'Nunney Castle' with 47 773 on the rear working 5Z31, Tyseley Museum to Humberside Road Loaded Test Run after coming back into service. I also saw 66 553 working 4G01, Leeds Hunslet to Tyseley LMD wagons for repair running about 3 hours late.
    19th Apr 2008Trains at B'ham Snow Hill

    I went to photo the usual units from an unusal angle.
    18th Apr 2008Trains at Stechford

    I went to see 67 013 with 67 014 on the rear working 1J82, London Marylebone to Wrexham General shadow service for Wrexham Shropshie and Marylebone Railway's new service.
    18th Apr 2008Trains at Kings Norton

    I saw 47 828 & 33 202 with a Barrier Coach and Power Car 43 093 working 5Z46, Loughborough to Landore Power Car Move.
    18th Apr 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see Chiltern Bubble Car, '960 014' working 5Z53, Leamington Spa to New Street Route Learning then later on the Network Rail H.S.T working 1Z19, Paddington to Derby New Measuremnet Train.
    17th Apr 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 66 522 working 6M01, Hinksey VQ to Stud Farm Empty Ballast in 'Shanks Waste' livery. Later on I saw the Network Rail H.S.T working 1Z16, Derby to Paddington New Measurement Train.
    14th Apr 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see two Freight, one was cancelled and the other ran 58 minutes early so I only saw usual units in good weather.
    13th Apr 2008Trains at Stechford

    A visit to see 90 018 with 82 101 on the rear working 1G18, 15:27 London Euston to Birmingham New Street instead of an Pendolino.
    13th Apr 2008Trains at Tyseley Museum

    A visit to see 37 248 after yesterdays Charter to Portsmouth.
    11th Apr 2008Trains at Spring Road

    150 019 failed at Stratford before working 2J55, 14:27 Stratford to Stourbridge Junction due to brake problems. It was then left at Stratford until the rescue came in the form of 170 631 that I saw passing Spring Road working 5Z99, 18:45 Tyseley LMD to Stratford.
    10th Apr 2008Trains at Small Heath

    I went to see 37 248 working 0Z33, Carnforth to Tyseley but it already got to Tyseley before I got there but saw the Chiltern Bubble Car, 960 014 on Route Learning and 66 531 working 6M01, Hinksey VQ to Stud Farm Empty Ballast.
    9th Apr 2008Trains at Hall Green

    I also saw the return working, 2V50, 17:58 Stratford to Worcester Foregate Street but was diverted to Worcester Shrub Hill for a unit swap back to the usual class 150.
    9th Apr 2008Trains at Spring Road

    I went to see 170 635, that was working 2S64, 16:23 Kidderminster to Stratford due to the failure of 150 012. 170 635 started at Snow Hill where the unit came empty from Tyseley LMD instead of Kidderminster.
    5th Apr 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A quick visit saw 66 529 working 6Z83, West Drayton to Basford Hall FLHH Box Wagons.
    4th Apr 2008Trains at Acocks Green

    I saw 2 Intermodals and a Departmental.
    4th Apr 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A visit saw 66 135 again working 4M33, Southampton to Burton-on-Trent Intermodal.
    1st Apr 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A visit saw 66 135 working 4M33, Southampton to Burton-on-Trent Intermodal.
    28th Mar 2008Trains at Stafford

    A visit saw a 57, 2 47s and the Deltic as well as the usual activity.
    27th Mar 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A visit to see 66 530 working 6M01, Hinksey VQ to Stud Farm Empty Ballast.
    26th Mar 2008Trains at Rugby

    Not a bad bit of activity today.
    25th Mar 2008Bordesley Viaduct Derailment

    66 093 working 6M15, Aldwarke to Handsworth Empty Scrap Train derailed on Bordesley Viaduct on the approach to Moor Street Station with 4 Wagons coming off. There is major disrupton to all services with everything coming from Tyseley direction having to go wrong road to get passed or terminate at Spring Road or Acocks Green.
    24th Mar 2008Trains at Leamington Spa

    A visit to see 66 085 working 6A42, Warrington to Wembley Yard Enterprise diverted via Leamington Spa and the Chilterns from the WCML due to Engineering Work at Rugby .
    24th Mar 2008Trains at Pikes Pool

    A different location on The Lickey Incline saw only units.
    23rd Mar 2008Trains at Saltley

    A visit to photo 66 056, stabled on the site of the old Depot between Banking duties for Freight coming up the Lickey Incline.
    22nd Mar 2008Trains at Tamworth

    A visit to see if there were any Engineering Trains on the low level due to the WCML closed for Engineering Work of which there were none but saw 66 104 working 6M86, Immingham to Daw Mill Coal in MBA Box Wagons.
    22nd Mar 2008Trains at Tyseley Museum

    A vist to Tyseley Loco Works to photo Chilterns Bubble Car, 960 014 and Les Ross' AC Electric 86 259.
    21st Mar 2008Trains at Small Heath

    A short visit saw 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks running an hour early.
    21st Mar 2008Trains at Small Heath Girder Bridge

    A new location saw a double headed Intermodal and a Steel Train.
    21st Mar 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Mainly units seen during varied weather.
    20th Mar 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A visit to see 66 590 working 4E44, Southampton to Leeds Intermodal.
    19th Mar 2008Trains at Small Heath

    Just the usual units seen.
    15th Mar 2008Trains at Warwick

    Photos while waiting for a Charter, of which can be found in the collection further down the page.
    12th Mar 2008Trains at Tamworth

    Not much action seen, during a very windy time here.
    8th Mar 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Just the ususal units seen at night.
    7th Mar 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A visit to see the normal Intermodals also saw Chiltern Bubble Car, 960 014 on route learning duties.
    29th Feb 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 60 051 working 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Tanks in cold, wet and windy conditions.
    25th Feb 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A short visit saw two freight.
    22nd Feb 2008Trains at St Andrews Junction

    A short visit to see 47 375 working 6Z74, Shirebrook to Margam Wagon Move to deliver new VTGs.
    22nd Feb 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A visit to see the station after platforms 1 and 2 reopened after the remodelling of the Junction and cross overs. I saw 4 freight in the time I was there and Chiltern Bubble Car 960 014 on Route Learning duties in Tyseley Shed.
    10th Feb 2008Trains at Bescot Stadium

    A short visit saw quite a bit of action for a Sunday.
    6th Feb 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A short visit saw 66 589 working 4O54, Leeds to Southampton Intermodal running 2 hours late and 66 144 working 4M33, Southampton to Burton on Trent Intermodal running 42 minutes late. Both seen in good weather.
    27th Jan 2008Trains at Bescot Stadium

    Another visit only saw 66 058 stabled in the yard.
    26th Jan 2008Trains at Peterborough

    A visit to see 86 101 working 1G03, Kings Cross to Doncaster replacement for broken class 222, Pioneer Units and the Grand Central H.S.T running from Kings Cross to York and return. I also saw quite a few locos stabled, so a good day with good weather.
    25th Jan 2008Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    Quite a bit of action was seen on another cold day.
    25th Jan 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A short visit saw 66 003 stabled in Tyseley Sheds on an Engineering Tran from Bescot and 153 364 heavily graffittied.
    20th Jan 2008Trains at Bescot Stadium

    A very wet time saw only one loco stabled and diverted Pendolino's as well as usual units.
    18th Jan 2008Trains at Tyseley

    Went to Tyseley to see 66 508 working 6Z28, West Ealing to Toton Departmental and the Network Rail H.S.T working 1Z21, Paddington to Derby. I also saw 4953 on a low loader leaving Tyseley Museum by road to the Great Central Railway at Loughborough.
    18th Jan 2008Trains at St Andrews Junction

    A short visit to see 47 375 working 6Z74, Shirebrook to Margam with 10 new JSA Wagons. I also saw 37 417 working 0Z81, Long Marston to Bescot Light Engine after a Wagon Move in the morning.
    13th Jan 2008Trains at Bescot Stadium

    A short visit saw only one loco stabled in the yard and a few units.
    12th Jan 2008Trains at Shirley

    A few unit shots at night.
    12th Jan 2008Trains at Tyseley

    I went to see 66 720 working, 4M21, Felixstowe to Hams Hall Intermodal and also saw two other Intermodal running late and a Track Vehicle.
    9th Jan 2008Trains at Tyseley

    A short visit to see 66 532 working 4M55, Southampton to Lawley Street Intermodal. The weather was quite good today.
    7th Jan 2008Trains at Small Heath

    A short visit to see D1015 & 47 827 working 0Z47, Tavistock Junction to Tyseley Light Engines for Tyre Turning.
    4th Jan 2008Trains at Small Heath

    A short visit to see 170 510 working 5T01, Oxley CS to Tyseley LMD after it has had its new livery applied in London Midland City colours.
    3rd Jan 2008Trains at Stoke-on-Trent

    A visit to see 37 059 working 6Z40, Shirebrook to Upperby to deliver new timber wagons. The train ran 120 minutes late but was worth the cold wait as it errupted through the station.
    3rd Jan 2008Trains at Derby

    A short visit saw a few units including 158 890 on hire to East Midlands Trains from South West Trains.
    2nd Jan 2008Trains at Water Orton

    Another visit to Water Orton to see diverted trains due to the Engineering work still on at Rugby, unfortunatly DRS Intermodals were not diverted but there was still a good flow of freight. A pity about the cold weather though.
    1st Jan 2008
    to 31st Dec 2008
    Charters 2008

    All Charters and associated workings in the year 2008.
    31st Dec 2007Trains at Tyseley

    To round off the year I went to Tyseley as 60 082 was allocated to 6E48, Didcot Power Station to Lindsey Tanks which only runs every now and then but it was diverted via Reading and Slough so only usual units seen.
    30th Dec 2007Trains at Bescot Stadium

    A short vist saw a few locos stabled including 6024, 'King Edward 1st' after a Charter yesterday. I also saw Pendolinos diverted due to engineering work. This is the first time I have been since the station was refurbished but it doesn't look much different.
    28th Dec 2007Trains at Water Orton

    A visit to see diverted freight due to engineering work at Rugby including 66 423 on a DRS Intermodal. The weather could have been better though.
    27th Dec 2007Trains at Tyseley

    A short visit to see 6X77, Wembley to Mossend Enterprise diverted from the WCML due to Engineering Work. It could of had a 92 been dragged but it was 66 147 on its own.
    24th Dec 2007Trains at Blakedown

    A short visit to get shots of trains at the level crossing.
    22nd Dec 2007Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    I went to see the diverted 4M21, Felixstowe to Hams Hall Intermodal but as it was running later than normal I only saw 66 593 working 4O54, Leeds to Southampton Intermodal and usual units.
    17th Dec 2007Trains at Tyseley

    A short visit to see 66 536 working 4E44, Southampton to Leeds Intermodal.
    15th Dec 2007Trains at Tyseley

    A short visit to see 66 588 working 4O02, Lawley Street to Southampton Intermodal.
    15th Dec 2007Trains at Small Heath

    A visit to see 4965 on a Charter to Chester, photos can be found in the Charters section further down saw 2 freight and normal units.
    10th Dec 2007Trains at Tyseley

    A short visit to see 37 612 with 37 605 on the rear working 2Q08, Tyseley LMD to Derby via Stratford, Hatton, Stratford, Snow Hill, Kingswinford, Snow Hill, Hatton West Junction, Tyseley and Tamworth Serco Test Train. Unfortuatly it was very cold and dark.
    7th Dec 2007Trains at Lincoln Central

    There were many specials visiting Lincoln due to the Christmas Market on this weekend. These were,

    47 804 & 47 887 shuttling between Nottingham and Lincoln.
    55 022 working Linlithgow to Lincoln.
    67 029 & 67 005 working London Victoria to Lincoln VSOE British Pullman.
    Also 60009 working London Victoria to Lincoln.

    I also saw a few freight and the usual units.
    1st Dec 2007Trains at St Andrews Junction

    A visit to a couple of bridges at St Andrews Junction saw a few freight and a railtour (photos in the collection further down).
    1st Dec 2007Trains at Tyseley

    A short visit to see 66 720 working 4M21, Felixstowe to Hams Hall diverted Intermodal due to engineering work between Coventry and Nuneaton.
    27th Nov 2007Trains at Bordesley Junction

    I visited this location near Bordesley Junction to see 47 853 working 5Z91, Derby to Laira Stock Move for FGW. In the 35 minutes I was there I also saw 4 freight.
    16th Nov 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 153 325, 153 375 and 153 333 working 2C42, Worcester Foregate Street to Dorridge and 2V36, Dorridge to Worcester Shrub Hill return.
    14th Nov 2007Trains at Acocks Green

    A visit to photo 153 364, 153 334 and 153 325 working 2B12, Dorridge to Birmingham Snow Hill. The service was running 26 minutes late.
    12th Nov 2007Trains at B'ham New Street

    A visit to see the London Midland Livery that was planned to be applied to a 350 but the service it was was planned to be on turned up in its oigninal livery so only usual units seen.
    12th Nov 2007Trains at B'ham Snow Hill

    A visit to see 153 364, 153 366 and 153 325 working 2V36, Dorridge to Worcester Shrub Hill and 2C60 return. The 153s were running due to the franchise change and is one of the major changes on the Snow Hill lines.
    11th Nov 2007Trains at Stechford

    A visit to see the loco hauled train running as 1K02, London Euston to Crewe via Stechford, Aston, Bescot and Bushbury Junction. Today it was in the hands of First Scotrail livered 90 021. I also saw a couple of Chiltern units diverted via Coventry to New Street due to engineering work on the Snow Hill lines.
    10th Nov 2007Trains at Hall Green

    A Photo of the last Central Trains service to Shirley, the 23:40 off Hall Green. Services after this will be ran by London Midland after the franchise change taking place at 02:00 on 11/11/07.
    10th Nov 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Another visit saw the normal 4O02, Lawley Street to Southampton Intermodal and a new service, 4O43, Washwood Heath to Eastleigh Yard. I also saw the RHTT which has started running on a Saturday now the Engineering Work has finished. These photos can be found in the collection further down.
    9th Nov 2007Trains at Tyseley

    I went to photo 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks and the Network Rail H.S.T working 1Z88, Paddington to Derby but due to services at a hault at Dorridge due to a points problem it was too late and cold to wait until services were on the move so only normal trains were seen.
    8th Nov 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Another different view of Tyseley South Junction, just the usual units seen.
    6th Nov 2007Trains at Tyseley

    A visit to see a couple of freight turned out to be one freight and a Track Vehicle due to freight running late.
    3rd Nov 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Just the usual units seen in just under an hour here.
    2nd Nov 2007Trains at Whitacre Junction

    A first time visit to this location between Coleshill Parkway and Nuneaton where the line to Kingsbury and Tamworth diverges. A good flow of freight was seen and the weather was good.
    2nd Nov 2007Trains at Coleshill Parkway

    A busy 20 minutes before going to Whitacre Junction.
    28th Oct 2007Trains at Sutton Coldfield

    A visit to see Virgin Voyagers and Class 170's diverted via the Cross City North to Burton on Trent because of engineering work between New Street and Tamworth.
    27th Oct 2007Trains at Coventry

    A short visit to get night shots of usual units and a Chiltern 168 that are diverted to Coventry due to the engineering work between Birmingham Snow Hill and Leamington Spa.
    26th Oct 2007Trains at Rugby

    When I got back from Cathiron I spent some time on the station. There was a lot of action.
    26th Oct 2007Trains at Cathiron

    A first time visit to this rural location north of Rugby saw a steady flow of freight. Unfortunatly the weather was very cold and overcast.
    18th Oct 2007Trains at Tyseley

    A unplanned visit to take some unusal shots at the station without any lights on as there was a power failure.
    16th Oct 2007Trains at Small Heath

    Went to see 67 029 with 67 005 on the rear of EWS Company Train with the return working running as 1Z06, Snow Hill to London Euston. This train was run for timetabling purposes for the Wrexham, Shropshire and Marylebone Railway when they commence a new service between Wrexham and London Marylebone.
    16th Oct 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 67 005 with 67 029 on the rear of EWS Company Train running as 1Z05, London Euston to Snow Hill. This train was run for timetabling purposes for the Wrexham, Shropshire and Marylebone Railway when they commence a new service between Wrexham and London Marylebone.
    11th Oct 2007Trains at Small Heath

    Went to see 66 189 woking 6G53, Bordesley M.A.T to Washwood Heath Car Train. This train uses the rarely used yard and travels on the Up and Down Goods Loop to Tyseley Sheds so it can turn around to access the mainline, this is why I wanted to photo this working and luckily got it in sun.
    10th Oct 2007Trains at Tyseley

    A short visit to see the Network Rail H.S.T working 1Q21, Derby to London Paddington unusally on a Wednesday in the same path as 1Z97 on a Thursday because it is booked to do other routes from London Paddington on Thursday. The Power Cars were 43 062 leading with 43 013 on the rear.
    7th Oct 2007
    to 3rd Dec 2007
    Railhead Treatment Trains 2007 Season

    Here is a collection of images of the Railhead Treatment Trains which run during the Autumn to reduce the amout of wheel slips trains have due to leaf fall. Some of the trains are loco-hauled and some are MPVs.
    30th Sep 2007Trains at Stechford

    Went to see the Network Rail H.S.T working 1Q21, Derby to Blackpool North via Euston. The H.S.T was led by the Hitachi Power Car, 43 089 with 43 062 on the rear. I also saw Chiltern being diverted to New Street due to the Snow Hill to Leamington Spa Line being closed due to Engineering Work.
    23rd Sep 2007Trains at Severn Valley Railway

    Travelled behind 4953 to travel to Kidderminster from Snow Hill in connection with the Severn Valley Railway's Autunm Steam Gala. The Gala was very good with guest locos 4953, 4936 and 4771 in service. Eventhough they were only operating to Bewdley the Railway was very active with plenty in steam. On the return journey I travelled behing 4936 and 4953 double heading. They travelled up Old Hill bank effortlessly and arrived back at Snow Hill 13 minutes early. Very good day and even the weather stayed fine most of the day.
    17th Sep 2007Trains at Hatton North Junction

    Went to a new location to get shots of usual freight at a rural location rather than a station.
    16th Sep 2007Trains at B'ham New Street

    A visit to see Chiltern being diverted to Birmingham New Street via Coventry due to the Leamington to Birmingham Snow Hill Line been shut for engineering work. I also saw the Network Rail Class 150, 950 001 working 2Q08, Derby to Ilford Test Train.
    15th Sep 2007
    to 17th May 2008
    Engineering Work On The Snow Hill Lines

    Here is a selection of photos of the engineering work between Snow Hill and Leamington Spa which is also stopping services going from Snow Hill to Stratford. The work is a mixture of signalling work, bridge repairs and remodelling of juntions.
    9th Sep 2007Trains at B'ham New Street

    Went to see the last day of 57's pulling Pendolino's from Wolverhampton to Nuneaton because the Coventry Line was closed.
    9th Sep 2007Trains at Nuneaton

    Went to see the last day of 57's pulling Pendolino's from Wolverhampton to Nuneaton because the Coventry Line was closed.
    8th Sep 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Shots of the usual Saturday working, 4O02, Lawley Street to Southampton Intermodal.
    8th Sep 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Shots of usual units but from a different location close to Tyseley.
    8th Sep 2007Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    Went to see the last weekend of 57's pulling Pendolino's from Wolverhampton to Nuneaton because the Coventry Line was shut and the last week of the Summer Saturday H.S.T's which can be found in the collection further down.
    7th Sep 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 60 071 working 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks and 37 069 and 37 607 returning working 1Z20, Paddington to Derby.
    6th Sep 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 37 607 and 37 069 working 1Z97, Derby to Paddington Serco test Train replacing the normal H.S.T. I also saw Pandora working 2Z21, Eastleigh to Derby Test Train.
    30th Aug 2007Trains at Tamworth

    Not a bad day at this busy location, nothing unusal seen but a steady flow of freight. The weather stayed dry but overcast.
    30th Aug 2007Trains at B'ham New Street

    Before I went to Tamworth I saw 37 059 and 37 069 working 1Z20 Derby to Cheltenham Spa via New Street, Stourbridge Junction, Hereford and Swindon Test Train.
    27th Aug 2007Trains at Tyseley

    A quick visit to see a Midland Mainline H.S.T on hire to Virgin Trains working 1Z53, Reading to Leeds. This service was run to compensate for the extra passangers from the Reading Festival. The weather was like a typical Bank Holiday.
    24th Aug 2007Trains at Bordesley Junction

    Another quick visit to see 37 259 and 37 608 return working 1Z20, Old Oak Common to Derby Serco Test Train. The weather was very good today.
    23rd Aug 2007Trains at Bordesley Junction

    A quick visit to see 37 259 & 37 608 top and tailing a Serco Test Train working 1Z98, Derby to Old Oak Common.
    21st Aug 2007Trains at Vigo Crossing

    I visited to get a shot of 6M56, Berkeley to Crewe Nuclear Flask Train. Also saw a few other freight.
    20th Aug 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 960 011 called 'Pandora' working 5Z21, Derby to Old Oak Common Test Train. The weather was a lot better than yesterday.
    19th Aug 2007Trains at Coleshill Parkway

    Went to see this brand new station between Water Orton and Nuneaton on the first day of operation. It is very good, more than I can say about the weather.
    18th Aug 2007Trains at B'ham New Street

    Went to see 57's pulling Pendolino's from Wolverhampton to Nuneaton via Water Orton due to the Rugby Line being shut for Engineering Works. I also saw Summer Saturday H.S.T's which are in the collection further down.
    17th Aug 2007Trains at Small Heath

    Went to see 57 601 working 0Z50, Carnforth to Tyseley, rescue loco for the tour the next day but I missed it because it ran 122 minutes early. So only the usual things seen.
    17th Aug 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks unusally with 66 171 at the helm rather than a booked class 60.
    16th Aug 2007Trains at Bordesley Junction

    Went to see to see 5Z90, Derby to Laira and 0B47, Barrow Hill to Gloucester both due at the same time so I was expecting just one to turn up but neither did. I did see 37 605 and 37 606 working 1Z14, Derby to Derby via Oxford and a few freight in 2 hours I was there though.
    14th Aug 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see a couple of Freight in the 30 minutes I was here. The weather wasn't very good though.
    10th Aug 2007Trains at Stafford

    Popped in for a quick hour and had the bonus of getting shots of Monkey Pendolino, 390 029.
    10th Aug 2007Trains at Crewe

    Called in to see 47 501 & 47 802 with DRS stock working 5Z47, Oxley to Heaton CS for route learning for Grand Central. Unfortunatly it went via Platform 1 over the far side.
    9th Aug 2007Trains at Rugby

    I saw a steady flow of freight in the 3 hours I was here. Highlight seeing an extra Mail Train.
    4th Aug 2007
    to 6th Aug 2007
    Trains at Weston-super-Mare

    Shots from the 3 days I was away including travelling on 'The Torbay Express' on the Sunday. The weather was very good again.
    30th Jul 2007
    to 2nd Aug 2007
    Trains at Barmouth

    Shots along The Cambrian Coast including The Cambrian Coast Express and 950 001 working 2Z08 in the 4 days I was away. The weather was very good.
    28th Jul 2007Trains at Water Orton

    Went to see 57/3's pulling Pendolino's from Wolverhampton to Nuneaton because the Coventry line was shut. I also saw the Summer Saturday H.S.T's which is in the collection further down. The weather was very good today.
    26th Jul 2007Trains at Small Heath

    Went to see 2Q02, Tyseley to Tyseley via New Street, Rugby, New Street, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Nuneaton, Coventry and New Street. It was run by 901 002 called 'Iris 2'.
    23rd Jul 2007Trains at Hall Green

    Went to see 2Q02, Derby to Tyseley via Snow Hill, Stratford, Leamington Spa, Snow Hill, Leamington Spa and Stratford. It was run by 901 002 called 'Iris 2'.
    23rd Jul 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Due to the flooding at Oxford 4M55, Southampton to Lawley Street didn't turn up so only the usual units were seen.
    19th Jul 2007Trains at Bordesley Junction

    Went to see 0Z31, Derby to Derby via Cheltenham Spa, Bristol, Bath and Dicot but it was cancelled. I did see 66 724 on a stock move and 66 503 on a Intermodal though.
    18th Jul 2007Trains at Hall Green

    Went to see 47 854 pulling Saloon, 999 506 called 'Amanda'. It was working 2Z01, Derby to Bidston via Worcester, Stratford, Walsall and Shrewsbury. Luckily I was able to photo it in a bit of sun.
    18th Jul 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 31 459 working 0Z31, Derby to Derby via Didcot, Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham Spa. Due to it running 24 minutes early I only got a shot of it leaving.
    16th Jul 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went hoping to see 0Z18 & 0Z19, Banbury to Wahwood Heath and return but it went straight to Didcot after working 0Z16 and 0Z17 shuttling between Didcot, Banbury and Washwood Heath so all I saw was 66 147 working 4M36, Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal.
    14th Jul 2007Trains at Tyseley

    I called into Tyseley to see 66 580 working 4O02, Lawley Street to Southampton Freightliner.
    13th Jul 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see the Network Rail H.S.T unusally in a northbound daylight path running as 1Z98, Paddington to Derby. I also saw 6E55, Theale to Lindsey Empty Tanks. Unfortunatly the weather was very bad.
    12th Jul 2007Trains at Stafford

    Went to see 37 510 working 0Z58, Oxley to Crewe Gresty Bridge after bringing 2 57's down to Oxley earlier. I also saw a good selection of freight through the day.
    11th Jul 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 4Z10, Didcot Yard to Tyseley TMD via Shrewsbury, which was the 37's I saw on Monday and 0Z31, Eastleigh to Derby which was going to be a class 31 but I didn't see either as 4Z10 was running 65 minutes early and 0Z31 didn't turn up.
    9th Jul 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 37 069 and 37 607 working 4Q10, Derby to Taunton Test Train. Unfortunatly it was running 18 minutes early so it was already in the station.
    5th Jul 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 66 710 & 47 832 working 4Z47, Swindon to Chaddesdon megafret container flats. It was running 21 minutes late and shot in abysmal weather. I also saw 66 171 working a loaded ballast train.
    3rd Jul 2007Trains at Shrewsbury

    Went to see 33 207 with saloon 999 506 working 2Z01, Llanelli to Aberystwyth. I also saw 37 059 unexpectedly on route learning duties.
    2nd Jul 2007Trains at B'ham New Street

    Went to New Street to see if freight were still been diverted due to the Sutton Park Line closure because of flooding, but services are back to normal. The shots are taken in varied weather.
    1st Jul 2007
    to 2nd Sep 2007
    The Shakespeare Express

    Shots of 4965, 'Rood Ashton Hall' doing 2 trips every Sunday in the 2007 season from Birmingham Snow Hill to Stratford upon Avon and return. The first week 4965 only did the afternoon trips because of engineering work in the morning. 22/7/07 4936, 'Kinlet Hall' was the loco to test it before a tour the following Saturday and also 29/7/07 as the loco was already in steam. To round off the 2007 season 6233, 'Duchess Of Sutherland' was hired in and did a tour on the Saturday and the last Shakespeare Express on the Sunday. I have photoed it at many locations along the line.
    30th Jun 2007Tyseley Open Day

    Shots of the Open Day at Tyseley Maintrain Maintenance Depot. The weather could have been better but it was a very good day.
    29th Jun 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 37 510 working 0Z32, Southampton to Crewe Light Engine after doing route learning in Southampton. The weather was on my side today. Later on I went to see 6E55 but also got a late running Intermodal.
    27th Jun 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 4E44, Southampton to Leeds Freightliner but it didn't turn up so only usual units seen.
    20th Jun 2007Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    Waited to see 6E55 but the only Freight that turned up was 4O26 running a hour late.
    16th Jun 2007
    to 19th Jun 2007
    Trains at Newquay

    Trains at Newquay and a visit to Dawlish over the 4 days I was away.
    13th Jun 2007Trains at Tyseley

    I saw two Freightliner Intermodals in an hour here.
    12th Jun 2007Trains at B'ham New Street

    Just went on the platform to photo Thunderbird 57 309 sitting unusally between Platform 5 and 6.
    5th Jun 2007Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    Went to see 4E44, Southampton to Leeds Intermodal.
    3rd Jun 2007Trains at Stechford

    Went to see a ECS move to Crewe but I missed it because it was running early so only photos of usual units.
    1st Jun 2007Trains at Tamworth

    Another 6 hours here produced a good flow of freight. Hightlights being 2 47's.
    31st May 2007Trains at Vigo Crossing

    A visit to the infamous Lickey Incline produced 4 freight, 47 828 with a stock move & 37 038 in 5 hours of being here. The weather was very changable with some wet shots and some in the sun.
    29th May 2007Trains at Acocks Green

    A new location at the South of the station saw 66 139 working 4M36, Southampton to Birch Coppice Intermodal.
    28th May 2007Trains at Bescot Stadium

    Quite a few locos were seen in a very wet hour here.
    26th May 2007
    to 8th Sep 2007
    Summer Saturday H.S.T Workings

    These are shots of the H.S.T services that Virgin Trains run on Saturday's to take Holiday Makers to Newquay and other passangers to Manchester and Newcastle. Virgin have hired in two sets from GNER and two sets from Midland Mainline.
    25th May 2007Trains at Tyseley

    3 Freights in a hour here all running early.
    24th May 2007Trains at Selly Oak

    A variety of units seen in this short time.
    23rd May 2007Trains at Coventry

    I saw 90 028 working an ECS move from London Euston to Coventry and return.
    23rd May 2007Trains at Leamington Spa

    A productive time here with two freights after one another.
    21st May 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Bonus of the hour here was brand new 66 586 working 6M01.
    18th May 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see 6M65, Didcot Yard to Carlisle Yard, Enterprise which was booked to be triple headed but as you can see from the photos it was only doubled headed.
    17th May 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see the Network Rail H.S.T working 1Z97, Derby to Paddington.
    12th May 2007Trains at Tyseley

    66 538 working 4O02 Lawley Street to Southampton and the usual units seen in 45 minutes.
    11th May 2007Trains at Stafford

    3 hours of night action produced a steady flow of freight.
    9th May 2007Trains at Tyseley

    A very wet time to see 60 071 on 6E55.
    4th May 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Saw 60 090 on 6E55 today taken looking at Tyseley South Junction.
    4th May 2007Trains at Rookwood Road Bridge

    Went to a different location to see 4O26 - Washwood Heath to Southampton Intermodal.
    3rd May 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see the Flying Banana working 1Z97, Derby to London Paddington.
    2nd May 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Went to see the 60 on Tanks but instead 66 154 turned up on 6M53, Didcot to Daw Mill Coal Train in the hour of being there.
    25th Apr 2007Trains at Tyseley

    The usual 4O26 and 6E55 seen in good weather.
    20th Apr 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Hightlights of another session at Tyseley were 2 freights and 150 018 and 150 010 in new Network West Midlands livery.
    19th Apr 2007Trains at Tyseley

    A Thursday visit to see the normal Network Rail H.S.T working 1Z97, Derby to London Paddington
    16th Apr 2007Trains at Rugby

    Just the normal seen here apart from a points failure north of the station so freight was heading south via the platform line.
    12th Apr 2007Trains at Water Orton

    6 hours at this good location saw 30 different locos.
    11th Apr 2007Trains at Nuneaton

    6 hours here saw a fair bit. Highlights was seeing 2 double headers and a 37 on the Leicester line.
    9th Apr 2007Trains at Wolverhampton

    Due to engineering work most services were replacement buses but there was no engineering trains.
    8th Apr 2007Trains at B'ham New Street

    Just the usual unit seen.
    7th Apr 2007Trains at Olton

    Shots of trains coming off the girder bridge in good weather.
    6th Apr 2007Trains at Woodcock Lane Bridge

    Just the normal passanger services were seen here as little freight was running up to Easter.
    5th Apr 2007Trains at Tamworth

    Another 6 hours here on another good day but nothing unusal was seen.
    4th Apr 2007Trains at Crewe Basford Hall

    A new location which saw 66 419 on hire to Freightliner from DRS and one of the new 66's, 66 583.
    3rd Apr 2007Trains at Bordesley Junction

    A steady flow of freight seen where the line from Kings Norton meets the line from Small Heath heading to Birmingham.
    2nd Apr 2007Trains at Barmouth

    Nice weather produce good scenic shots.
    1st Apr 2007Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    Another session here of 57/3's pulling Pendilino's.
    31st Mar 2007Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    A short time here saw a few locos.
    30th Mar 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Shots taken looking on the juction this time, no freight though.
    28th Mar 2007Trains at Tyseley

    2 hours to see 67 025 working 5Z67 Crewe - Old Oak Common. I also saw the usual freight including 60 024 on 6E55.
    26th Mar 2007Trains at Tyseley

    An hour here saw the usual EWS Intermodal heading to Southampton. Good weather today for a change.
    23rd Mar 2007Trains at B'ham New Street

    A visit to this unit dominated station to see the 2 loco hauled services that operate weekdays to substitute a Voyager and Pendolino.
    17th Mar 2007Trains at Stechford

    No freight unfortunatly, just the usual units.
    14th Mar 2007Trains at Tyseley

    I saw 47 810 heading south with a rake of Cargo Wagons.
    3rd Mar 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Another session at Tyseley this time in the afternoon.
    24th Feb 2007Trains at Bescot Stadium

    Not much action in the hour of being there.
    16th Feb 2007Trains at Acton Bridge

    A very wet 5 hours at another first time location produced a steady flow of freight.
    15th Feb 2007Trains at Crewe

    Nothing unusal seen in this short time here.
    14th Feb 2007Trains at Tamworth

    A very good 6 hours produced 35 locos. The weather was very good too.
    12th Feb 2007Trains at Toton

    A first time visit to this location proved very good but a pity about the weather.
    11th Feb 2007Trains at Bescot Stadium

    An hour here to see locos stabled over the weekend, unfortunately not many. Also saw 2 47's after working a charter yesterday and Virgin diverting via Bescot to get to Wolverhampton.
    10th Feb 2007Trains at Tyseley

    Another couple of hours on a Saturday morning produced a good amount.
    8th Feb 2007Trains at Hall Green

    Because of the snow I wasn't at school so I popped down to Hall Green to get some shots in the snow.
    21st Jan 2007Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    2 hours here to see the 57's pulling Pendolino's to Nuneaton. The wind called the day short.
    2nd Jan 2007Trains at B'ham International

    Half an hour here to see 56 302 on 4O90
    2nd Jan 2007Trains at Kings Norton

    An hour here to see a couple of freights.
    2nd Jan 2007Trains at Bescot Stadium

    A couple of hours at Bescot mainly to see the 67. Pity about the weather.
    1st Jan 2007
    to 31st Dec 2007
    Charters 2007

    All charters in the year 2007
    17th Dec 2006Trains at Washwood Heath Bridge

    3 hours at this location saw a number of 57's pulling Pendolino's.
    11th Dec 2006Trains at Water Orton

    6 hours at this good location produced a good variety.
    1st Dec 2006Trains at Rugby

    A visit to Rugby produced some good night shots.
    30th Nov 2006Trains at Tyseley

    A short stay to see the Flying Banana head for London Paddington
    18th Nov 2006Trains at Tyseley

    A couple of hours produced a lot of action.
    18th Nov 2006Trains at Wolverhampton

    A short stay at Wolverhampton produced 390 029 with the Superman livery waiting in platform 4 with a service to London Euston on arrival.
    12th Nov 2006Trains at Stourbridge Junction

    Virgin and freight were diverted through Stourbridge to Galton Junction because of engineering works and services were only going as far as Bham Moor Street. Only 1 freight turned up in the 3 hours of being there.
    11th Nov 2006Trains at Tyseley

    A short stay at Tyseley to see the track vehicle and the double headed freight.
    9th Nov 2006Trains at Tyseley

    45 minutes at Tyseley unil I gave in with the lack of light.
    29th Oct 2006Trains at Bham New Street

    Hightlight of the Sunday afternoon at Bham New Street was the H.S.T replacement.
    27th Oct 2006Trains at Stafford

    A couple of hours at Stafford only produced 2 freight.
    26th Oct 2006Trains at Doncaster

    Highlight of 5 hours at Doncaster was the class 47.
    25th Oct 2006Trains at Water Orton

    6 Hours at Water Orton produced 7 60's and a 47.
    24th Oct 2006Trains at Lichfield Trent Valley

    Very little freight in 5 hours but saw a class 47.
    23rd Oct 2006Trains at Nuneaton

    A good 6 hours at Nuneaton. Bonus seeing 2 class 47's.
    21st Oct 2006Trains at Bescot Stadium

    A hour at Bescot saw many loco's stabled.
    7th Oct 2006Trains at Tyseley

    2 hours at Tyseley saw the Saturday only double headed freight and a track vehicle.
    2nd Jul 2006
    to 24th Sep 2006
    The Shakespeare Express

    Photo's of The Shakespeare Express which ran 4 times every Sunday during the 2006 season. I have pictured it at many locations along the line. The last two weeks it came back via Henley In Arden rather than the main line due to engineering works which later were cancelled.
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