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]]> Sat Jul 14 2007 Mid Hant's Railway End of Southern Steam Gala http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1331974.html Big gala weekend, several loco's done up to look knackered, also Bittern's first passenger carrying train, which I was on! Saturday 7 July 2007: Big gala weekend, several loco's done up to look knackered, also Bittern's first passenger carrying train, which I was on!

'35008' (35005 really at Arlesford 34016 without nameplates Photters out and about 41312 arrives with a packed local train at Meadstead 34007 Waiting to leave Meadtstead for Alton 35008 climbs into Meadstead 35008 arrives at Meadstead '73029' (73096) at Alresford 60019 draws out of Alresford headshunt 60019 sets back onto its first preservation era passenger train 60019 draws its first train into Arlesford 60019 at Alton 60019 at Alton Goods service 33 shunting goods BBMF Dakota 60019 leaves tender 1st with its second train at Alton 60019 leaves tender 1st with its second train at Alton 33 leaves with its freight 34007 Wadebridge at Alton on sidings 60019 at head of its second round trip 34016 runs onto its train at Alresford 34016 runs onto its train at Alresford

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]]> Sat Jul 7 2007 Scarborough Spa Express Light Engine working http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1331956.html To start the Scarborough Spa express servie this summer, 6233 and 60009 moved from Crewe to York today. This gave the unusual sight of an A4 and a Duchess double heading! Seen here passing just North of Rotherham Masborough from a a footbridge over the Midland Mainline Monday 23 July 2007: To start the Scarborough Spa express servie this summer, 6233 and 60009 moved from Crewe to York today. This gave the unusual sight of an A4 and a Duchess double heading! Seen here passing just North of Rotherham Masborough from a a footbridge over the Midland Mainline

60009 and 6233 ECS to York at Rotherham 60009 and 6233 ECS to York at Rotherham 60009 and 6233 ECS to York at Rotherham 60009 and 6233 ECS to York at Rotherham 60009 and 6233 ECS to York at Rotherham 60009 and 6233 ECS to York at Rotherham 60009 and 6233 ECS to York at Rotherham

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]]> Mon Jul 23 2007 Nene Valley 1960's weekend http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1267891.html 73050, 48305 (visiting from GCR) and 61306 done with Bristish railways on the tender, plus D306, a 20 and a 14 running Sunday 29 April 2007: 73050, 48305 (visiting from GCR) and 61306 done with Bristish railways on the tender, plus D306, a 20 and a 14 running

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]]> Sun Apr 29 2007 Llangollen http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1262302.html Steel Steam and Star's weekend Saturday 21 April 2007: Steel Steam and Star's weekend

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]]> Sat Apr 21 2007 North Yorkshire Moors Railway Bank Holiday Monday http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1253265.html Whitby running, with 75029 on shuttles and 62005 on full line, with 45212, 60007, 6619 and class 24 D5061 as well as class 25 7628 on the early morning and late evening service Monday 9 April 2007: Whitby running, with 75029 on shuttles and 62005 on full line, with 45212, 60007, 6619 and class 24 D5061 as well as class 25 7628 on the early morning and late evening service

Class 25 D7628 ready to propel stock of 1st steam run from Pickering into Long Siding so it can run round onto the Whitby set Class 25 D7628 ready to propel stock of 1st steam run from Pickering into Long Siding so it can run round onto the Whitby set 45212 sat on New Bridge stabling point from Whitby service 45212 sat on New Bridge stabling point from Whitby service 62005 sits at the tunnel mouth on the shed road at Grosmont 60007 at the head of the 1st departure to Pickering at Grosmont 75029 blocked in behind 60007's train waiting to take over from the 25 to run to Whitby D7628 arrived at Grosmont D7628 shunting onto sidings to allow loco change 75029 After shunting onto the Whitby shuttle 75029 after arrival at Whitby 75029 after arrival at Whitby 75029 propelling out to the run round sidings 62005 arriving at Whitby 62005 arriving at Whitby 62005 arriving at Whitby 62005 running alongside River Esk 75029 in sidings at Grosmont as 62005 rejoins NYMR 62005 continues down to Pickering 75029 drawing stock in for the shuttle to Goathland 75029 awaiting departure 45212 runs to the shed for servicing Class 24 5061 awaits departure Top and Tailing with 56xx 6619 6619 brings up the rear of the 1550 departure 45212 sets back into sidings to collect its stock 60007 arrives with its final train of the day 60007 runs around its train 60007 runs around its train 60007 ready to shunt stock into the sidings

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]]> Mon Apr 9 2007 Intercity Merrymaker to West Somerset Spring Steam Gala http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1246536.html Victa Westlink / Hertfordshire railtours trip from Sheffield to Minehead utilising 47839 and 47805 ridden behind at WSR were 850, 88, 3850, 5051, 7802. Several other engines were in steam as well, including 5521, 5553, 80136 Saturday 24 March 2007: Victa Westlink / Hertfordshire railtours trip from Sheffield to Minehead utilising 47839 and 47805 ridden behind at WSR were 850, 88, 3850, 5051, 7802. Several other engines were in steam as well, including 5521, 5553, 80136

47839 at Sheffield waiting to depart for Minehead 47805 shut down on the rear of the train at Sheffield 850 Approaching Watchet on 24th in the afternoon 80136 on a goods demo at Dunster 80136 on a goods demo at Dunster Support coaches and back ends of locos at Minehead 3850 draws off the shed road to couple onto its train 47839 and 805 doubled up to run back to Sheffield 850 on shed at Minehead 88 comes onto the shed road after arriving at Minehead 88 comes onto the shed road after arriving at Minehead 7802 Bradley Manor on the headshunt at Minehead 7802 Bradley Manor on the headshunt at Minehead 8016 shunting at Minehead 80136 and 47839 at the head of their trains at minehead 80136 departing 47839 leading at Minehead 47805 on rear of merrymaker as it is hauled to Minehead by 47839 47805 on rear of merrymaker as it is hauled to Minehead by 47839 5051 as 5057 before leaving for Minehead 7802 and 5051 departing at Watchet 7822 passes Watchet harbour 850 near Washford 850 near Washford

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]]> Sat Mar 24 2007 National Railway Museum http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1224985.html National Railway Museum Monday 19 February 2007: National Railway Museum

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]]> Mon Feb 19 2007 Great Central Railway http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1224962.html Sunday Trip to GCR. Trackside shots at Loughborough taken after kind offer and under supervision of GCR staff Sunday 25 February 2007: Sunday Trip to GCR. Trackside shots at Loughborough taken after kind offer and under supervision of GCR staff

101 at Quorn 101 leaves for Rothely 4141 after arrival at Loughborough 4141 watering 4141 watering 30777 Sir Lamiel's Smokebox 48305 receiving maintainance at Loughborough 63601 on carriage warming duties 63601 on carriage warming duties, taken with kind permission and under supervision of GCR staff 63601 on carriage warming duties, taken with kind permission and under supervision of GCR staff 63601 on carriage warming duties, taken with kind permission and under supervision of GCR staff GCR dining train sat at Loughborough Station

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]]> Sun Feb 25 2007 Mid Hants Steam Gala http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1224940.html Mid Hants Steam Gala Saturday 3 March 2007: Mid Hants Steam Gala

E4 32473 arrives on a local to Ropley at Medstead and Four marks 73096 approaches Medstead on non stop train 73096 approaches Medstead on non stop train 34016 Bodmin on shed in light steam at Ropley, sadly with a floodlight behind it Class 33 6593 on shed at Ropley Beattie Well Tank 30585 with DMU powercar at Ropley 35005 arrives at Ropley 73096 at front of train at Arlesford A1X 662 shunts off Cattle dock siding 41312 parked next to water tower 662 at Ropley ahaving arrived on Push pull train 73096 on train to Alton 35005 arrives at Alton 35005 arrives at Alton 35005 arrives at Alton 73096 departs Medstead with last Down train

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]]> Sat Mar 3 2007 The Lancashire Witch http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1189515.html Intercity Merry Makers (HRT) trip from Birmingham New Street to Preston via Midland mainline and Copy Pit (out) and Manchester / Stalybridge (return) Double headed by 31128 and 31454 double heading Saturday 20 January 2007: Intercity Merry Makers (HRT) trip from Birmingham New Street to Preston via Midland mainline and Copy Pit (out) and Manchester / Stalybridge (return) Double headed by 31128 and 31454 double heading

47828 stabled at the North end of Derby Station 43055 and barrier coach shunting at Etches Park, requiring 1 driver and 2 second men for reversing! 31128 and 31454 arriving with the Lancashire Witch at Derby station 31128 and 31454 arriving with the Lancashire Witch at Derby station 31128 at the front on arrival at Preston 31454 behind 31128 at Preston 31128 and 31454 at Preston 31128 leading at set down in Sheffield Crowd looking at 31128 and 31454 at Sheffield

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]]> Sat Jan 20 2007 London Explorer http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1122155.html Following 'Bustitution' from Sheffield to Derby, originally intended for Diesel haulage before engineering works stopped it, 6233 hauled a charter to London Kings Cross and back via Nottingham Saturday 28 October 2006: Following 'Bustitution' from Sheffield to Derby, originally intended for Diesel haulage before engineering works stopped it, 6233 hauled a charter to London Kings Cross and back via Nottingham

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]]> Sat Oct 28 2006 Great Central 40th Anniversary of Closure Weekend http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1076092.html Enhanced timetable, with 45305 and 35005 Canadian Pacific in various guises (35005 was 35030 Elder Dempster Line) including the final run from Leicester with full LCGB regalia as per 1967 charter Sunday 3 September 2006: Enhanced timetable, with 45305 and 35005 Canadian Pacific in various guises (35005 was 35030 Elder Dempster Line) including the final run from Leicester with full LCGB regalia as per 1967 charter

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]]> Sun Sep 3 2006 50044 at Severn Valley Railway, taken in the West Midlands Safari park http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1069497.html taken from the elephant enclosure of the West Midlands safari park Friday 5 August 2005: taken from the elephant enclosure of the West Midlands safari park

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]]> Fri Aug 5 2005 North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Whitby http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1069323.html Travelled on the 101 to Grosmont for connection with 76079 to Whitby. S15 825 returned us to Pickering. G2 49395 and std 4s 80135 and 75029 also in steam Wednesday 30 August 2006: Travelled on the 101 to Grosmont for connection with 76079 to Whitby. S15 825 returned us to Pickering. G2 49395 and std 4s 80135 and 75029 also in steam

101 DMU sat at Pickering awating the 0845 departure to Grosmont to connect with the 1000 to Whitby 75029 at New Bridge Stabling point being prepared for the 1015 service from Pickering S&D 7F 53809, class 50 50027 a T#@mper and some sheep at Grosmont MPD S15 825 under the coaling stage at Grosmont 5MT 45212 outside Grosmont shed minus tender G2 49395 at the head of the 0945 train to Pickering G2 49395 at the head of the 0945 train to Pickering G2 49395 at the head of the 0945 train to Pickering 19395 departing Grosmont 76079 running along the Esk esturary to Whitby 76079 arrived at Whitby 76079 propels stock to Whitby loop to run round train 76079 departs Whitby with the 1100 to Glaisdale 76079 departs Whitby with the 1100 to Glaisdale steam lorry at Whitby to give tourist rides 76079 awaits 1415 departure to Glaisdale with some rags stuffed behind the lamp 76079 at Grosmont 80135 ready to depart with 1445 to Pickering 101 awaits it 'evening owl' trip back to Pickering S15 825 sits in Gromont station S15 825 sits in Gromont station S15 825 sits in Gromont station 60007 on shed 825 at the head of the 1545 train to Pickering

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]]> Wed Aug 30 2006 Midland Railway Butterley 25th Anniversary gala http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1064280.html 25th anniversary gala, with 73129 and visiting 71000 handling steam service, with diesels on second service. Narrow gauge line also running with steam, and 6233 and 6203 on display. A BBMF mk19 Spitfire performed a flypast Saturday 26 August 2006: 25th anniversary gala, with 73129 and visiting 71000 handling steam service, with diesels on second service. Narrow gauge line also running with steam, and 6233 and 6203 on display. A BBMF mk19 Spitfire performed a flypast

73129 pilots 71000 on first train of day 7671 awaits departure from Swanick shed 73129 and 71000 leaving swanick 73129 with anniversary headboard 71000 at Pye bridge 73129 hauling 5 coaches plus 71000 from Swanick junction to Butterley 71000 banking train out of Swanick 71000 banking train out of Swanick 20227 and 40012 at Swanick shed 40012 Swanick 73129 leading train 71000 trailing MR Kirtley loco 1163 Whitehead leading some shunters 6233 in siding at West shed 6203 outside west shed 6233 at Westshed D182 on jacks inside west shed 6233 having work carried out at West Shed 1163 whitehead and 40012 Pearl 2 on Golden Valley light railway Mk19 Spitfire Mk19 Spitfire Mk19 Spitfire Mk19 Spitfire 45041 Arrives at Swanick 1163 and an 08 doublehead final run to Butterley for the diesel rake 73129 and 71000 double head through Swanick DMU parked after hauling 1st diesel service 71000 trailing 71000 leading 71000 leading

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]]> Sat Aug 26 2006 Swanage Railway http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1058026.html Day on the Swanage line with 80104 and 6412 in steam Wednesday 16 August 2006: Day on the Swanage line with 80104 and 6412 in steam

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]]> Wed Aug 16 2006 Non Railway Holiday pics http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1057995.html Non railway pics from my holiday in Dorset, including Monkey World, Weymouth, Portland, Lulworth Cove, Swanage andWeymouth Sea Life park Saturday 12 August 2006: Non railway pics from my holiday in Dorset, including Monkey World, Weymouth, Portland, Lulworth Cove, Swanage andWeymouth Sea Life park

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]]> Sat Aug 12 2006 Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1057889.html A quick ride back down to Paignton after getting off the Torbay Express at Kingswear. Lydam MAnor hauling Sunday 13 August 2006: A quick ride back down to Paignton after getting off the Torbay Express at Kingswear. Lydam MAnor hauling

7827 Lydam manor on service train as 6024 passes it at Churston 7827 Lydham manor running along river side to Kinswear 7827 Arriving in Kingswear 7827 Arriving in Kingswear Approaching Goodrington HST at mainline stabling point 7827 at Paignton having uncoupled from it's train 7827 cab 6435 64xx in light steam at PAignton 7827 arrives with last train of day 08 shunter in carriage sidings

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]]> Sun Aug 13 2006 Torbay Express http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1057859.html A run to Kingswear from Bristol TM behind 6024 King Edward I Sunday 13 August 2006: A run to Kingswear from Bristol TM behind 6024 King Edward I

6024 shunting at Barton Hill 6024 shunting at Barton Hill 6024 shunting at Barton Hill a 6 car Pacer! you'd never get that up north! 6024 draws train into Bristol TM 6024 draws train into Bristol TM 6024 draws train into Bristol TM 6024 draws train into Bristol TM 6024 sat at BTM watering stop at Taunton WSR 33 at Norton Fitzwarren Arrived at Paignton mainline 6024 drawing into Kinswear 6024 running round stock 6024 running round stock 6024 being serviced at Paignton in headshunt 6024 awaiting path onto mainline at Paignton 6024 pulls onto mainline at Paignton 6024 pulls onto mainline at Paignton 6024 pulls onto mainline at Paignton awkright's shop (6024 support coach)

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]]> Sun Aug 13 2006 SS Great Britain http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1057844.html SS Great Britain Saturday 12 August 2006: SS Great Britain

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]]> Sat Aug 12 2006 Bristol Harbour Railway http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1057839.html WWII weekend, 2 Avonside tanks in steam, one operating the passenger shuttle (featuring propelling and on street running shock horror!) and one working with the 35 tonne dock steam crane to lift a sherman tank onto a war well Saturday 12 August 2006: WWII weekend, 2 Avonside tanks in steam, one operating the passenger shuttle (featuring propelling and on street running shock horror!) and one working with the 35 tonne dock steam crane to lift a sherman tank onto a war well

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]]> Sat Aug 12 2006 GUEST PICS Steve Couldwell's South Devon and Torbay Express pics http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1057435.html A few pictures taken by my Dad whilst on holiday in the Exmouth area Saturday 5 August 2006: A few pictures taken by my Dad whilst on holiday in the Exmouth area

6024 on Dawlish Wall 6th August 5786 South Devon Railway 5786 South Devon Railway 5526 and 4160 South Devon Railway 5786 South Devon Railway 5526 South Devon Railway 5526 South Devon Railway class 20 South Devon Railway class 20 South Devon Railway ? Miniature 37 13th August Torbay Express at Exeter 13th August Torbay Express at Exeter 13th August Torbay Express at Exeter

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]]> Sat Aug 5 2006 Dalesman with 30777 Sir Lamiel http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1045652.html 30777 Sir Lamiel on a Kingfisher charter throughout. York-Leeds-Settle-Carlisle and return Monday 7 August 2006: 30777 Sir Lamiel on a Kingfisher charter throughout. York-Leeds-Settle-Carlisle and return

Propelling into York 30777 sat at York with Wheel in background Wheel in background On Aire Valley Line Running paralle to Bingley bypass Arriving into Keighley Leaving Keighley Red flag at Hellifield box, never did find out why Hellifield station from down goods loop Yorkshire DAles 30777 at Carlisle 30777 at Carlisle 30777 at Carlisle 30777 at Carlisle 30777 at Carlisle 30777 at Carlisle 30777 at Carlisle 30777 going for servicing 30777 going for servicing 30777 going for servicing 30777 going for servicing 30777 going for servicing 30777 going for servicing Virgin 57 in back sidings 30777 on train 45 mins early! Ready for southbound run Ready for southbound run 30777 crosses WCML onto S&C and Tyne VAlley throat 30777Watering at Appleby 30777Watering at Appleby 30777Watering at Appleby 30777Watering at Appleby 30777Watering at Appleby Signalman clamping th epoint to set back into siding points set 30777 setting back into siding 30777 setting back into siding 30777 setting back into siding 30777 setting back into siding 156 Dalesrail service passes 30777 struggles to draw train out of siding 30777 struggles to draw train 30777 struggles to draw train 30777 struggles to draw train 30777 struggles to draw train 30777 struggles to draw train 30777 struggles to draw train Support Crew packing hydrant equipment up at Hellifield 30777 rejoining train in up loop after watering in down loop at Hellifield

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]]> Mon Aug 7 2006 Scarborough Spa Express with 30777 Sir Lamiel http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1041429.html A daytrip to Scarborough in the rain behind 30777 Sir Lamiel. The steam ban being over, 47245 was parked in the sidings behind platform 11 out of the way. The crossover to Holbeck sidings seemed to be out of use as 777 shunted out of the NRM and ran North before entering the sidings via the avoiding line. To run into platform 5 the whole train set back onto the down slow before drawing forwards rather than the usual draw forwards Wednesday 2 August 2006: A daytrip to Scarborough in the rain behind 30777 Sir Lamiel. The steam ban being over, 47245 was parked in the sidings behind platform 11 out of the way. The crossover to Holbeck sidings seemed to be out of use as 777 shunted out of the NRM and ran North before entering the sidings via the avoiding line. To run into platform 5 the whole train set back onto the down slow before drawing forwards rather than the usual draw forwards

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]]> Wed Aug 2 2006 Keighley and Worth Valley Railway http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c1037714.html Visit on Sunday timetable, 20031 on diesel turn, Taff Vale 85 and Lanc and Yorks' 2F 'Ironclad' 957 (52044) on steam turns Saturday 29 July 2006: Visit on Sunday timetable, 20031 on diesel turn, Taff Vale 85 and Lanc and Yorks' 2F 'Ironclad' 957 (52044) on steam turns

Oxenhope station throat 20031 20031 20031 Who says peopl edon't like diesels? 957 on Haworth shed 85 at Damens junction 20031 running round at Keighley 20031 running round at Keighley 20031 running round at Keighley 85 on return working exchanging token at Damens Junction 957 backing onto 20031 for run to Oxenhope to take over 957 and 20031 at Oxenhope 957 and 20031 at Oxenhope 20031 on shd at Haworth 85 passing HAworth MPD with train to Oxenhope Haworth depot crane 80002 and 41241 Std 4 75078? and 34092 'City of Wells' under restoration at Haworth L&Y 0F 'Pug' no. 68 at Haworth 957 approaching Oakworth 957 approaching Oakworth 957 approaching Oakworth cab details 957 957 having a drink at Keighley 957 having a drink at Keighley 957 with its last arrival at Oxenhope 80002 at HAworth being prepared for the midweek service 80002 at HAworth being prepared for the midweek service 85 at Damens Junction 5775 with Thomas face in store at Oxenhope Swindon built LMS 8F 48431 in store at Oxenhope Jubilee 45596 Bahamas in store at Oxenhope Austerity 118 Brussels in store at Oxenhope

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]]> Sat Jul 29 2006 Severn Valley Big Engines http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c994077.html 6024 Visiting the line, along with 60009 in steam and 48773, with D1013 on the Diesel turn and 46443 on a private charter Saturday 17 June 2006: 6024 Visiting the line, along with 60009 in steam and 48773, with D1013 on the Diesel turn and 46443 on a private charter

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]]> Sat Jun 17 2006 Leander Through Rotherham http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c971726.html Leander returning to Tyseley from Scarborough, taken on the viaduct at Ickles on the start of the 'Old Road' from Sheffield Road. Lighting / vegetation / lineside equipment not brilliant but never tried shots from here before Saturday 27 May 2006: Leander returning to Tyseley from Scarborough, taken on the viaduct at Ickles on the start of the 'Old Road' from Sheffield Road. Lighting / vegetation / lineside equipment not brilliant but never tried shots from here before

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]]> Sat May 27 2006 Snowdonian http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c964861.html Re run of last years trip which ended up in Blackpool, with 37411 and 37417 added between Birmingham and Machynelleth. Saturday 20 May 2006: Re run of last years trip which ended up in Blackpool, with 37411 and 37417 added between Birmingham and Machynelleth.

37411 at Sheffield 37411 at Sheffield 37411 at Sheffield Lynx's at Cosford Apaches at Cosford Apaches at Cosford 37411 setting back into loop at Pwhelli 37411 setting back into loop at Pwhelli 37411 setting back into loop at Pwhelli The loop (not an easy station to get a good shot of anything!) 37411 running around 37417 waiting at MAchynelleth 37411 having headboard removed 37417 37417 37417 37411 at Sheffield 37411 at Sheffield

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]]> Sat May 20 2006 Whitby Jet http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c940971.html Charter from Rugby to Whitby, I joined at Chesterfield. 37419 and 425 double heading until York before Topping and tailing to Whitby Saturday 29 April 2006: Charter from Rugby to Whitby, I joined at Chesterfield. 37419 and 425 double heading until York before Topping and tailing to Whitby

Train approaching Chesterfield 37425 leading train into Chesterfield York Wheel from train 37419 and 425 entering platform 10 at York 37425 before detaching and running round VSOE Northern Belle passing through York to Durham 37425 running through platform 11 at York 37425 Clag! 37419 ready to drag 9 +37425 to Battersby 37425 on front after reversal, waiting at Glaisdale 37425 amid the palm trees at Whitby 37425 on teh blocks at Whitby St Hildas through station arch 37425 on front of train in loop at Whitby 37419 on the buffers in Whitby loop 37425 in Whitby loop 37425 draws return working into Whitby G2 at York 37419 runs round to rejoin 425 for run to Coventry (what are those lights doing?) Wheel at dusk 419 confusing everyone by running through platform 5 at York Final Double header awaiting departure

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]]> Sat Apr 29 2006 Doncaster and NRM http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c930979.html 31s on a test train at Doncaster on my way to York plus some pics of the NRM from the 20th Tuesday 18 April 2006: 31s on a test train at Doncaster on my way to York plus some pics of the NRM from the 20th

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]]> Tue Apr 18 2006 York View (including from NRM big wheel) http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c930957.html Two pics from my hotel room window plus pics of the vale of York from the NRM Big Wheel Thursday 20 April 2006: Two pics from my hotel room window plus pics of the vale of York from the NRM Big Wheel

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]]> Thu Apr 20 2006 Severn Valley Railway Easter Sunday http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c926748.html Day at the Severn Valley, in steam were 45110, 48773, 42968, 7802 and 5164 Sunday 16 April 2006: Day at the Severn Valley, in steam were 45110, 48773, 42968, 7802 and 5164

5164 shunting at Kidderminster (from departing 9.55 train) D444 on Shed at Kidderminster Elephant at West Midlands Safari Park 45110 on shed at Bewdley before LE to Kidderminster 42968 on 10 coach diner and first departure of day from Bridgnorth 42968 on 10 coach diner and first departure of day from Bridgnorth (closer) 46443 on Bridgnorth MPD 813 in Bridgnorth shed Bridgnorth overview 7802 running round train at North end of Bridgnorth Western Ranger having work done on it 42968 awaiting departure with Dining service Gresley teak set plus teak effect mk1 7802 at South end of Bridgnorth 48773 arriving at Kidderminster 48773 drawing forward onto train 42968 at Hampton Loade on its second train of the day 42968 arriving at Hampton Loade 7802 on Bewdley shed at end of day (taken from moving train) 48773 taking water at Bridgnorth

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]]> Sun Apr 16 2006 North Yorkshire Moors Railway http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c921697.html 2 Trains in steam 80135 and 6619 both on 6 mk1s. 101 DMU was running around late on in the afternoon, and 29 was on an HMRI inspection saloon run, but didn't get chance to get any pics. Tuesday 11 April 2006: 2 Trains in steam 80135 and 6619 both on 6 mk1s. 101 DMU was running around late on in the afternoon, and 29 was on an HMRI inspection saloon run, but didn't get chance to get any pics.

80135 80135 80135 on 1145 departure from Grosmont 80135 running round at Pickering 6619 arrives at Pickering 6619 Pickering Headshunt 6619 has a drink 'Ron Rothwell' shunts a BSK into Platform 2 so carriage works crane can move 34101 Hartland Tender and frames 24 at New Bridge PW yard New stabling point 5224 on Grosmont MPD Grosmont station 5224 Eddystone in shed 101 at Grosmont 101 running to Goathland for stabling 6619 before last train to Pickering (late as usual!1645, left at 1700) timetabled hour and a half lay over regained 15 mins 6619 backs onto train

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]]> Tue Apr 11 2006 MRC Diesel Gala http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c921685.html MRC Diesel gala on the Sunday, with 2 20s (20001 and 10227), a 25 , 45, 47 and 50 in use Sunday 9 April 2006: MRC Diesel gala on the Sunday, with 2 20s (20001 and 10227), a 25 , 45, 47 and 50 in use

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]]> Sun Apr 9 2006 Finningley Airport http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c921674.html A few pics from Finningley airport, including a light aircraft landing with problems (made the headlines in the Doncaster Star!) Monday 10 April 2006: A few pics from Finningley airport, including a light aircraft landing with problems (made the headlines in the Doncaster Star!)

queueing up to get in! Plane in trouble? Plane in trouble?

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]]> Mon Apr 10 2006 Midland Railway Centre Steam http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c921669.html PRCLT West shed, with 6233 outside having returned from Blackpool the day before, 46203 inside on static display and 80080 being overhauled. 92219 (unrestored) down beside the main MRT shed Sunday 9 April 2006: PRCLT West shed, with 6233 outside having returned from Blackpool the day before, 46203 inside on static display and 80080 being overhauled. 92219 (unrestored) down beside the main MRT shed

46203 46203 46203 cab Workshop area with 80080 in pieces Bittern's second tender (ex 4472) on loan, but never used 6233 cooling outside 6233 6233 92219

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]]> Sun Apr 9 2006 Cumbrian Dalesman http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c894754.html Kingfisher Railtours trip from Leeds via Hellifield and Carnforth (steam hauled from here by 48151) to Ravenglass for teh Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Photos have been downsized so quality may be lost Saturday 18 March 2006: Kingfisher Railtours trip from Leeds via Hellifield and Carnforth (steam hauled from here by 48151) to Ravenglass for teh Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Photos have been downsized so quality may be lost

57601 Draws train into Platform 9 at Leeds Snow on hills between Settle and Carnforth Snow! WCRC Carnforth Diesels Carnforth Coaling Stage 57601 passes through Carnforth station into Goods loop 48151 awaiting its train 48151 on siding 48151 on siding rear TPO stock in Carnforth WCRC Depot 57601 Runs around the train and onto WCRC Carnforth depot 47854 parked up after a drag back from Leeds Snow again! Snow and the seaside 48151 departs Ravenglass ECS to Sellafield to turn and service at BNFL site Bird of Prey River Mite on a train to Ravenglass River Esk at psasing loop Diesel! Northern Rock having broken down at Dalegarth River Irt on cab rides at Ravenglass River mite entering yard to whistle 48151 off River Irt in the yard River Mite at teh side of the mainline River Irt on cab rides Sellafield in the distance 48151 with southbound ECS Entering station in Station Stopped 48151 48151 48151 48151 47854 backs onto stock to return to Leeds 175 on the WCML, but heading onto Coast line 47854 in Goods line behind Carnforth Station 48151 comes off stock 48151 on Up main to clear shunt signal before setting back ! 48151 backing through 48151 backing through 47854 on teh blocks at Platform 1 at Leeds, waiting for 57601 to tow it all back to Carnforth again! River Irt Dad's Photo crossing viaduct (someone get rid of that tree!) Dad's photo going round a tight curve on teh Cumbrian coast line

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]]> Sat Mar 18 2006 York 30th Aug -1st Sept http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860589.html Holiday in York resulting in a few railway pics, including 46229 being prepared to go to Crewe. Olton Hall from the Top of York Minster Tuesday 30 August 2005: Holiday in York resulting in a few railway pics, including 46229 being prepared to go to Crewe. Olton Hall from the Top of York Minster

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]]> Tue Aug 30 2005 GCR Dining and Derby Station http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860570.html Day out on the dining service at the GCR, plus some pictures of a 31 at Derby in the morning Saturday 11 February 2006: Day out on the dining service at the GCR, plus some pictures of a 31 at Derby in the morning

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]]> Sat Feb 11 2006 Cathedrals Express to Barrow Hill http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860556.html An eventful trip to Exeter more pushed by a 33 than pulled by an A4 Saturday 19 November 2005: An eventful trip to Exeter more pushed by a 33 than pulled by an A4

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]]> Sat Nov 19 2005 Cathedrals Express to Exter http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860541.html An eventful trip to Exeter more pushed by a 33 than pulled by an A4 Sunday 6 November 2005: An eventful trip to Exeter more pushed by a 33 than pulled by an A4

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]]> Sun Nov 6 2005 Barrow Hill Gala http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860516.html Gala day Sunday 29 April 2001: Gala day

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]]> Sun Apr 29 2001 MRC Diesel Gala Summer 2001 http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860511.html Gala day Saturday 23 June 2001: Gala day

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]]> Sat Jun 23 2001 NYMR http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860507.html Day trip Saturday 1 September 2001: Day trip

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]]> Sat Sep 1 2001 GCR http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860498.html GCR weekend Monday 16 April 2001: GCR weekend

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]]> Mon Apr 16 2001 KWVR 2001 Diesel Gala http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860493.html 2001 Diesel Gala Saturday 4 August 2001: 2001 Diesel Gala

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]]> Sat Aug 4 2001 Severn Valley Railway http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860481.html Severn Valley trip Monday 1 April 2002: Severn Valley trip

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]]> Mon Apr 1 2002 Golden Jubilee Week in Minehead http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860474.html Jubilee week in Minehead Sunday 2 June 2002: Jubilee week in Minehead

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]]> Sun Jun 2 2002 Scarborough Spa Express http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860451.html Scarborough Spa revived by WCRC running from Scarborough Depot. Olton Hall handling the trains with 48151 Sunday 11 August 2002: Scarborough Spa revived by WCRC running from Scarborough Depot. Olton Hall handling the trains with 48151

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]]> Sun Aug 11 2002 MRC Vintage Trains http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860441.html Jinty and a Peckett 0-4-0 on a very foggy day Monday 6 May 2002: Jinty and a Peckett 0-4-0 on a very foggy day

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]]> Mon May 6 2002 MRC Autumn Diesel Gala 2002 http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860422.html A few Diesels Saturday 28 September 2002: A few Diesels

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]]> Sat Sep 28 2002 DPS railtour to Bristol http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860414.html 55009 From Manchester and Shffield Saturday 7 September 2002: 55009 From Manchester and Shffield

55009 arrives in Sheffield Stood at Sheffield Bristol Brostol 47 on Cross Country

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]]> Sat Sep 7 2002 KWVR Diesel Gala http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860403.html A few Diesels Saturday 3 August 2002: A few Diesels

47 and 56 on shed 25 and DRS 25 at Oxenhope Vulcan at Oxenhope 25059 at Keighley DRS 33 and 20

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]]> Sat Aug 3 2002 6233 Portrait http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860395.html 6233 just after overhaul Saturday 23 June 2001: 6233 just after overhaul

outside shed note name plates outside shed outside shed 6233 + depot shunter

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]]> Sat Jun 23 2001 Barrow Hill Top Shed Gala http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860384.html Barrow Hill mixed steam and diesel gala with a kings cross theme Sunday 21 April 2002: Barrow Hill mixed steam and diesel gala with a kings cross theme

Barrow Hill from Brake van ride 61264 in disguise 55009 ALycidon Blue Diesels 60800 Green Arrow 60800 Green Arrow 61264 on rides 55009 running around yard Diesel Line up English Electric type 1 Diesels Class 60 at Meadowhall

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]]> Sun Apr 21 2002 Midland Coronation http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c860351.html Archive pics taken on Fuji 200zoom years ago found on CD. One of 6233s earliest trips out on the mainline in her first year of operation Saturday 20 July 2002: Archive pics taken on Fuji 200zoom years ago found on CD. One of 6233s earliest trips out on the mainline in her first year of operation

6233 Hellifield shunting to allow service train through before watering 47703 at Carlisle having hauled th etrain from Derby 90028 in the Loco sidings at Carlisle 87 on a Virgin WC service (remember those?) 56069 on a Pathfinder tour at Carlisle (remember those? Stood at Hellifield Pulling forward in Hellifield In sidng 6233 in siding 6233 at Sheffield at the end of th eday

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]]> Sat Jul 20 2002 Cathedral's Express to Bristol http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c743849.html 45231 again to Running Victoria-Bristol via Sailisbury. 33202 on ECS and banking duties at Victoria Wednesday 12 October 2005: 45231 again to Running Victoria-Bristol via Sailisbury. 33202 on ECS and banking duties at Victoria

33202 on ECS 45231 on back 45231 again. That bloke with camera stood infront of everyone. Now shamed! 45231 awaiting departure 45231 at Salisbury 45231 being oiled at Salisbury 45231 at Bath 45231 at Bristol when the rain started! 45231 in rain whilst wimpy southerners hide under canopy! 45231 with ECS 45231 with ECS 45231 with ECS 45231 arrives with return working into Bristol 45231 arrives with return working into Bristol Basingstoke Victoria Victoria Victoria

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]]> Wed Oct 12 2005 Cathedral's Express to Lincoln http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c743836.html In the absense of 6201, 33202 took the train Kensington Olympia-Finsbury Park-Ely. From there 45231 hauled the train Ely-Lincoln-Ely with 33202 following on for shunting, before returning the train to CLapham Junction Wednesday 5 October 2005: In the absense of 6201, 33202 took the train Kensington Olympia-Finsbury Park-Ely. From there 45231 hauled the train Ely-Lincoln-Ely with 33202 following on for shunting, before returning the train to CLapham Junction

Kenny O at some ungodly hour 33202 arrives with RP01 a 66 comes off its train at Ely 45231 detaches from its support coach at Ely and runs around train Running through Ely Goods loop F'liner 66 on line into Ely 45231 running round 45231 running round 45231 after arrival at Lincoln 45231 from footbridge 45231 stands at Lincoln 45231 stands at Lincoln ECS to loops west of station 33202 in loop ready to haul ECS back to platform 66 on MGR 33202 on drag 33202 on drag 33202 on drag 45231 on back 45231 draws into Lincoln from Cleethorpes line 45231 draws into Lincoln from Cleethorpes line 45231 draws into Lincoln from Cleethorpes line 45231 draws into Lincoln from Cleethorpes line 45231 draws into Lincoln 45231 draws into Lincoln

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]]> Wed Oct 5 2005 Mid Hant's Autumn Steam Gala 2005 http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c743818.html Busy gala using big engines, often double heading. In steam were 35005, 34016, 92212, 92203, 73096, 45231 and 3440 Saturday 24 September 2005: Busy gala using big engines, often double heading. In steam were 35005, 34016, 92212, 92203, 73096, 45231 and 3440

73096 at Ropley 45231 at Ropley 45231 at Arlesford 45231 awaiting token to Ropley 35005 arriving at Arlesford 45231 Departing for Ropley 92203 arriving at Alresford 92203 and 35005 arrive at Alton light Engine 92203 and 35005 in sidings at Alton 92203 shunting stock 92203 shunting stock view along first departure from Alton, 92203 and 35005 double heading Meadstead and fourmarks from cutting (on train with 300mm lens!) City of Truro City of Truro 35005 and 92203 run round at Arlesford 92203 running onto train 92203 running onto train 92212 arrives at Arlesford 3440 backs onto train 3440 at Alton 3440 runs round at Arlesford 3440 cab 92212 and... ...92203

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]]> Sat Sep 24 2005 Duchess of Sutherland at Doncaster http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c710279.html The RTC ran a charter today from KX to Morpeth of all destinations, with steam, in the form of 6233 (originally to be 60800) from Doncaster and back as far as York. Running 15 minutes down the train emerged from the decoy lines south of Doncaster and pulled into platform 4. Word going round had it that some passengers had somehow missed their pick up point at Grantham and had been allowed to overtake the charter on a GNER service and an additional pick-up added at short notice! On fine form the Duchess headed off north without any slip, on a trip I wish I could have travelled on, however other commitments meant that all I could do was see 6233 off today Saturday 1 October 2005: The RTC ran a charter today from KX to Morpeth of all destinations, with steam, in the form of 6233 (originally to be 60800) from Doncaster and back as far as York. Running 15 minutes down the train emerged from the decoy lines south of Doncaster and pulled into platform 4. Word going round had it that some passengers had somehow missed their pick up point at Grantham and had been allowed to overtake the charter on a GNER service and an additional pick-up added at short notice! On fine form the Duchess headed off north without any slip, on a trip I wish I could have travelled on, however other commitments meant that all I could do was see 6233 off today

Doncaster Thunderbird ticking over 66 on a water cannon train Flying Banana Coming off GC line NMT coasts through platform 4 Central Lincoln train approaching bay when suddenly it ground to a halt! TPWS intervention? After 5 mins, the drivers tells platform staff he has permission to split units and run them in separately! Second unit with end door still open! 6233 on Decoy lines south of Doncaster Getting Closer Joining mainline Wider view of 6233 on approach Pulling into platform 4 for extra pickup North end of platform 4 Awaiting depature Awaiting departure The train Off we go! Byeee!!!! Leaving The 2 Brush 4s that brought the train from KX

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]]> Sat Oct 1 2005 Severn Valley Railway http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c671002.html Day trip to the Severn Valley Railway. The line was running a bank holiday timetable with 5 engines in steam, providing plenty of variety Sunday 28 August 2005: Day trip to the Severn Valley Railway. The line was running a bank holiday timetable with 5 engines in steam, providing plenty of variety

8F 48773 in WD livery as 307 at Kidderminster on GWR stock 8F 48773 in WD livery as 307 at Kidderminster on GWR stock 61xx 5164 arriving at Kidderminster 61xx 5164 stood at Kidderminster Warship D821 at Kidderminster Class 73 E6006 at Kidderminster 7802 Bradley Manor on Bewdley MPD Taw Valley as Ottery St Mary at Arley class 73 E6005 at Bridgnorth Mogul 42968 at Bridgnorth Mogul 42968 at Bridgnorth Ivatt Mogul 46443 at Bridgnorth 48773 reversing off train 48773 stood at north end of line awaiting departure of the other train 48773 in headshunt cab of a 57xx Pannier 48773 on front of train ready to depart 48773 cab Taw Valley arriving at Bridgnorth 7802 Bradley Manor arrives 7802 5164 at Hampton Loade hauling 'The Severn Valley Limited' dining train 46433 at Arley Hauling 'The Severn VAlley Venturer' dining train Elephant in West Midlands Safari Park 48773 on train 48773 stabled at Bewdley at end of the day D3022 shunting stock at Kidderminster E6005 Taw Valleys cab

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]]> Sun Aug 28 2005 NYMR http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c670966.html A daytrip to the North Yorkshire moors railway. Locos in steam were 5MT 45212, 56xx 7719 and S15 825. The weather changed from dark and wet in the morning to perfect sun in the afternoon Wednesday 24 August 2005: A daytrip to the North Yorkshire moors railway. Locos in steam were 5MT 45212, 56xx 7719 and S15 825. The weather changed from dark and wet in the morning to perfect sun in the afternoon

45212 awaits departure at Grosmont Grosmont shed class 40 D200 Grosmont shed class 45/1 45133 45212 awaits departure at Grosmont on morning train 45212 draws forward at Pickering 45212 draws forward at Pickering 45212 draws forward at Pickering 45212 in headshunt 45212 Running around train at Pickering Leaving Levisham S15 825 at Goathland S15 825 at Goathland Grosmont MPD 45212 Runs around train at Grosmont 45212 Runs around train at Grosmont

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]]> Wed Aug 24 2005 Flying Scotsman at Malton http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c670953.html Waiting for a train back to York after a day at the NYMR, 4472 came through. This was the first week of trials when 4472 was running without smoke deflectors. Wednesday 24 August 2005: Waiting for a train back to York after a day at the NYMR, 4472 came through. This was the first week of trials when 4472 was running without smoke deflectors.

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]]> Wed Aug 24 2005 Shakepeare Express http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c670939.html A trip on the afternoon Shakespeare express again. This time 4965 Rood Ashton Hall was at the business end. The return trip runs back via the Chiltern mainline, paralleing the M40, giving the passing drivers a shock seeing a steam loco chasing them! Sunday 21 August 2005: A trip on the afternoon Shakespeare express again. This time 4965 Rood Ashton Hall was at the business end. The return trip runs back via the Chiltern mainline, paralleing the M40, giving the passing drivers a shock seeing a steam loco chasing them!

4965 Ready to leave Stratford upon Avon 4965 arrives with empty stock at Snow Hill from Tyseley Running round for service train 4965 reversing through Snow Hill into Moor Street Tunnel 4965 running round at Stratford Reversing onto train 4965 backing onto train Ready for Northbound run up the Chiltern mainline Ready for Northbound run up the Chiltern mainline Ready for Northbound run up the Chiltern mainline Ready for Northbound run up the Chiltern mainline 4965 running onto empty stock ready to run ECS to Tyesely

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]]> Sun Aug 21 2005 4472 at Scarborough http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c670913.html On the way back from Scarborough, we called in at Scarborough for tea, and just happened to be in time for Scotsman's arrival. Wednesday 17 August 2005: On the way back from Scarborough, we called in at Scarborough for tea, and just happened to be in time for Scotsman's arrival.

4472 pulls in to Scarbro' 4472 pulls into Scarbro 4472 pulls into Scarbro 4472 awaiting departure 4472 departs 4472 departs 4472 departs Moving onto the Up line

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]]> Wed Aug 17 2005 76079 on Whitby Enterprise http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c670894.html A family trip to Whitby when I pesuaded them to park at Grosmont and take the train! 76079 on good form, on stretch of line I haven't done before! Wednesday 17 August 2005: A family trip to Whitby when I pesuaded them to park at Grosmont and take the train! 76079 on good form, on stretch of line I haven't done before!

76079 arriving into Whitby on last train of day S15 825 awaits departure at Grosmont with NYMR service to Pickering 76079 shunting stock for Whitby branch 76079 propels into tunnel at Grosmont 76079 on the Esk Valley line 76079 amonst the palm trees at Whitby! 76079 amonst the palm trees at Whitby! Whitby Harbour mouth 76079 arrives with evening train 76079 arrives with evening train 76079 arrives with evening train 76079 arrives with evening train 76079 arrives with evening train Setting back into loop to run round train 76079 running round stock in loop Who's running the train? 76079 ready for final run to Grosmont

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]]> Wed Aug 17 2005 Dalesman http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c650858.html 48151 on a return working between Hellifield and Carlisle. My trip of the year! Wednesday 10 August 2005: 48151 on a return working between Hellifield and Carlisle. My trip of the year!

Running through platform the famous 'shed' 66 runs through Hellifield Line curves to Settle Junction 48151 tender first having run from Carnforth on Little North Western Running through platform Running through.... stock propelled into down loop Loco runs round Backing on backed onto train 48151 pushing back + 66 66 closer watering lamps swapped Preparing to set back and pull into platform Aplleby's new water feature Arrival at Carlisle 48151 + SC north of station propelling through station for servicing propelling Carlsile station, empty stock and a 66 stabled an 08 going for a walk still going through SNow plough 90 on a F'Liner 48151 backing down WCML Drawing into platform 1 Backed onto train scenery! TRACTOR!!!!!!! Old quarry End of trip at Hellifield getting ready to shunt onto Blackburn line setting back to run round

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]]> Wed Aug 10 2005 Ride the Legend again http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c640956.html I combined a second trip on Scotsman with a night away in York, so was able to photograph the morning departure on the Wednesday as well as travelling on the evening trip, as well as photographing the afternoon arrival and evening departure on the Thurs. On the journey into York, I spotted the stock awaiting the first trip in the south sidings, with ....45407 on the front! A quick look in the works at the NRM on the thurs revealed their new 'scrap line' display featuring 4472 and 4771!!!!!! Green Arrows' 'broken bits' were arranged on the floor for assessment showing off nicely the Con rod and cylinder cover! A museum 'explainer' said the future is uncertain and a decision is still awaited on GA's fate. Scotman's latest ailment was as yet unknown as they were waiting for it to cool down before examination began (or so we are told.....) Wednesday 3 August 2005: I combined a second trip on Scotsman with a night away in York, so was able to photograph the morning departure on the Wednesday as well as travelling on the evening trip, as well as photographing the afternoon arrival and evening departure on the Thurs. On the journey into York, I spotted the stock awaiting the first trip in the south sidings, with ....45407 on the front! A quick look in the works at the NRM on the thurs revealed their new 'scrap line' display featuring 4472 and 4771!!!!!! Green Arrows' 'broken bits' were arranged on the floor for assessment showing off nicely the Con rod and cylinder cover! A museum 'explainer' said the future is uncertain and a decision is still awaited on GA's fate. Scotman's latest ailment was as yet unknown as they were waiting for it to cool down before examination began (or so we are told.....)

45407 returns from Scarborough 4th Aug Enetering York station 4th Aug York 4th Aug 60800 assorted bits 60800 with a few bits missing NRM servicing bay 45407 prepares to depart York Aug 4th Leaving York 4th Aug 45407 Awaits departure 3rd Aug Awaiting departure still!3rd Aug Awaiting departure 3rd Aug Awaiting departure 3rd Aug Watering Siding York 3rd Aug before evening trip Running towards Headshunt 3rd Aug In head shunt 3rd Aug On train in South Sidings (Me being very lazy waiting near coach I boarding point!) Platform 11 3rd Aug Train running towards p5 3rd Aug Getting closer 3rd Aug At Scarborough 3rd Aug Scarborough 3rd Aug Awaiting return to York 3rd Aug Scrap line at York 4 th Aug Green arrow with several people looking ponderous Broken Con rod etc 4th Aug Cylinder cover 4th Aug

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]]> Wed Aug 3 2005 Ride the Legend 20th July http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c640932.html After getting some cheap tickets for Scotsman's evening trips to Scarbrorough, I went along for this trip. Scotsman was just reversing off the afternoon train in the south sidings as I was arriving, and I was able to take some pics on teh long lense of 4472 running round the triangle between the station and the avoiding lines. The evening run showed didn't produce any outstanding running, but demonstrated 4472s ability to get 12 up to 60mph and maintain that with little difficulty. Wednesday 20 July 2005: After getting some cheap tickets for Scotsman's evening trips to Scarbrorough, I went along for this trip. Scotsman was just reversing off the afternoon train in the south sidings as I was arriving, and I was able to take some pics on teh long lense of 4472 running round the triangle between the station and the avoiding lines. The evening run showed didn't produce any outstanding running, but demonstrated 4472s ability to get 12 up to 60mph and maintain that with little difficulty.

Scotsman York avoiding line continuing along avoiding line 45112 waiting as ever for a failure! 4472 draws forward into the triangle still on triangle.... Running back towards headshunt Entering headshunt running forward into sidings behind platform 11 to take water On siding On Siding Enetering platform to run to south sidings Arrived at Scarborough Scarborough 2

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]]> Wed Jul 20 2005 Silver Jubilee part 2 http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c622401.html The 2nd day of the CFPS 25th anniversary tour. The train ran York- Liverpool street via Cambridge, then up the Anglian mainline to Norwich, before returning via Ely to York Saturday 22 January 2005: The 2nd day of the CFPS 25th anniversary tour. The train ran York- Liverpool street via Cambridge, then up the Anglian mainline to Norwich, before returning via Ely to York

40145 arriving at Doncaster timing stop at Newark Still at Newark On the block at Liverpool Street Liverpool St Liverpool St 'One' 90 at Norwich

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]]> Sat Jan 22 2005 Vale of Rheidol Railway http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c622389.html One benefit of the Aberystwyth 'international music festival' was that I could go and watch these massive narrow gauge locos in my lunch hour. I bunked off rehersals one aftenoon to have a ride on the line. I'm at the festival this year as well, unfortunately it doesn't coincide with 76079 being there! Saturday 17 July 2004: One benefit of the Aberystwyth 'international music festival' was that I could go and watch these massive narrow gauge locos in my lunch hour. I bunked off rehersals one aftenoon to have a ride on the line. I'm at the festival this year as well, unfortunately it doesn't coincide with 76079 being there!

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]]> Sat Jul 17 2004 GCR New year Gala http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c622384.html A trip down south to Leicsetershire on a freezing day with no train heating! Sunday 2 January 2005: A trip down south to Leicsetershire on a freezing day with no train heating!

Ditcheat Manor at Leicester north Ditcheat runs round at Loughborough 45231 at Leicester class 20 45231 Leicester north and again! ditcheat manor in the dark at quorn

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]]> Sun Jan 2 2005 Yorkshire steam highlights Aug 2004 http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c622373.html A Scotsman trip and a visit to the North Yorkshire moors railway. Just a couple of pics, as these are from last year. Friday 20 August 2004: A Scotsman trip and a visit to the North Yorkshire moors railway. Just a couple of pics, as these are from last year.

45212 at Grosmont S15 (828?) running round train Scotsman reversing through York Running towards South sidings Arrival in Scarborough 45407 doing what it does best! It had had to take over after Scotsman failed in morning, after it had finished a Scarborough Flyer for HRT! Hence running very late! Nice headboard

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]]> Fri Aug 20 2004 KWVR Easter Tuesday http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c622363.html Day out. 45212 and class 108 DMU operating Saturday 23 April 2005: Day out. 45212 and class 108 DMU operating

108 at Oxenhope 45212 climbing up to Oakworth arriving at Oakworth On the blocks at Oxenhope Bantams at Haworth

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]]> Sat Apr 23 2005 Shakespeare Express http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c622331.html I took a trip on the afternoon run on the first weekend of the season. (4)5960 Leander was hauling instead of the usual 4965 Rood Ashton Haul. This engine is fantastic!!!!! The run back was via Dorridge and we clocked 70 mph, this has to be the best value mainline trip going! Sunday 3 July 2005: I took a trip on the afternoon run on the first weekend of the season. (4)5960 Leander was hauling instead of the usual 4965 Rood Ashton Haul. This engine is fantastic!!!!! The run back was via Dorridge and we clocked 70 mph, this has to be the best value mainline trip going!

ECS into Snow Hill Running round at Stratford Running through the platform Reversing onto train awaiting departure awaiting departure still awaiting depature 3 awaiting departure view from footbridge

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]]> Sun Jul 3 2005 Cathedrals Express to Bristol http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c622325.html After the Weymouth trip, I managed to get a full trip with King Edward I and what a fantastic trip it was. An hour was lost on the return due to extra water being needed after the brakes had been dragging on the stock, and Maidenhead was almost missed on the way back. The only annoying thing on the day was the female cameraman who insisted on walking infront of everyone just as we were all taking pics of the loco running round! If that was you be more conciderate, and I hope I ruined your soundtrack! Thursday 9 June 2005: After the Weymouth trip, I managed to get a full trip with King Edward I and what a fantastic trip it was. An hour was lost on the return due to extra water being needed after the brakes had been dragging on the stock, and Maidenhead was almost missed on the way back. The only annoying thing on the day was the female cameraman who insisted on walking infront of everyone just as we were all taking pics of the loco running round! If that was you be more conciderate, and I hope I ruined your soundtrack!

31602 bringing stock in 6024 on back Arrived at Bristol Bristol Bringing RP01 in for return trip coming off running back running round running round started after being held at signal. White horse in background

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]]> Thu Jun 9 2005 Trip to Mid Hants http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c622315.html A few of my pics from a day out. Managed to get 3 engines in steam, as well as 45231 being prepared for its mainline test the day after. If anyone appears on these pics and would like it removing let me know Saturday 25 June 2005: A few of my pics from a day out. Managed to get 3 engines in steam, as well as 45231 being prepared for its mainline test the day after. If anyone appears on these pics and would like it removing let me know

Bodmin bringing stock out of siding Bodmin at Arlesford Running round 73096 running round Can Pacific arrives from Ropley 73096 on shed 45231 being prepared for mainline test run 45231 on shed general shed view

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]]> Sat Jun 25 2005 1st June day at York http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c622306.html A day out with the camera at York proved interesting. It was the 2nd day of Scotsman runs this year, as well as several inetersting formations coming through York. The VSOE and the Northern Belle were sat in adjacent platforms. How often does this happen? Wednesday 1 June 2005: A day out with the camera at York proved interesting. It was the 2nd day of Scotsman runs this year, as well as several inetersting formations coming through York. The VSOE and the Northern Belle were sat in adjacent platforms. How often does this happen?

York under the arch at canopy at York Scotsman departs Green Arrow in works Midland compound. Olton Hall in light steam in NRM yard 45112 67001 33 on observation saloon network rail train 47, 31, mk2, HST powercar!!! Northern Belle Rear of Northern Belle Scotsman runs to south sidings Scotsman takes water with 45112 Shunting out of siding enetering p11 Waiting to run onto stock Evening departure Evening departure 2 evening departure 3

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]]> Wed Jun 1 2005 Cathedrals express to Weymouth http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c622290.html The now infamous weymouth run. Some excellent running was had from the king though. Saturday 4 June 2005: The now infamous weymouth run. Some excellent running was had from the king though.

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]]> Sat Jun 4 2005 Downsman 12th May 2005 http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c622283.html A nice circular tour out of London Victoria with Tangmere. Excellent value and well worth doing Thursday 12 May 2005: A nice circular tour out of London Victoria with Tangmere. Excellent value and well worth doing

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]]> Thu May 12 2005 East Lancs Easter Sunday 2005 http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c615879.html East Lancs Easter Sunday 2005 Thursday 21 April 2005: East Lancs Easter Sunday 2005

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]]> Thu Apr 21 2005 Snowdonian http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c615876.html The infamous trip to Pwhelli that ended up in Blackpool! We did get some excellent running behind 406 on the WCML so wasn't a complete loss! Saturday 18 June 2005: The infamous trip to Pwhelli that ended up in Blackpool! We did get some excellent running behind 406 on the WCML so wasn't a complete loss!

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]]> Sat Jun 18 2005 Cumbrian Mountain Express 21st May 2005 http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c615865.html Second trip over Settle and Carlisle using 45407 and 76079 this time originating In Leicester Saturday 21 May 2005: Second trip over Settle and Carlisle using 45407 and 76079 this time originating In Leicester

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]]> Sat May 21 2005 Cumbrian Mountain Express 14th May http://southyorkshireman.fotopic.net/c615853.html Railway Touring Company charter from Kings Cross over Settle and Carlisle with 76079 and 45407 depping for 60800 Saturday 14 May 2005: Railway Touring Company charter from Kings Cross over Settle and Carlisle with 76079 and 45407 depping for 60800

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