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]]> Wed Nov 18 2009 60s at Westerleigh http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1782443.html 60011 taking 6B47 out on the 5th, and arriving on 6B13 on the 6th. 60040 taking the 6E41 empties to Lindsey away on the 6th. Thursday 5 November 2009: 60011 taking 6B47 out on the 5th, and arriving on 6B13 on the 6th. 60040 taking the 6E41 empties to Lindsey away on the 6th.

60011 idles before starting shunting the wagons to form 6B47 to Robeston 60011 idles before starting shunting the wagons to form 6B47 to Robeston 60011 shunting wagons to form 6B47 Westerleigh-Robeston empties 60011 shunting wagons to form 6B47 Westerleigh-Robeston empties 60011 shunting wagons to form 6B47 Westerleigh-Robeston empties 60011 shunting wagons to form 6B47 Westerleigh-Robeston empties 60011 shunting wagons to form 6B47 Westerleigh-Robeston empties 60011 shunting wagons to form 6B47 Westerleigh-Robeston empties 60011 shunting wagons to form 6B47 Westerleigh-Robeston empties 60011 shunting wagons to form 6B47 Westerleigh-Robeston empties 60011 shunting wagons to form 6B47 Westerleigh-Robeston empties 60011 sits waiting for the shunter to drive up and take the radio back from the driver The radio is about to be handed back 60011 is about to leave as the shunter gets back into his van 60011 starts 6B47 rolling on its journey back to Robeston 6B47 rolls past as it heads for Wales Colas ballast cleaner Olwen stabled at Westerleigh Colas ballast cleaner Olwen stabled at Westerleigh 60040 draws 6E41 up to the start of the NR line for the run to Lindsey refinery 60040 draws 6E41 up to the start of the NR line for the run to Lindsey refinery 60040 draws 6E41 up to the start of the NR line for the run to Lindsey refinery 60040 departs with 6E41 to Lindsey refinery A short time later 60011 arrives on 6B13 from Robeston refinery 60011 arrives on 6B13 from Robeston refinery 60011 arrives on 6B13 from Robeston refinery 60011 arrives on 6B13 from Robeston refinery 60011 shunting the yard Shabby Mainline branding on 60011 60011 shunting the yard 60011 shunting the yard 60011 shunting the yard

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]]> Thu Nov 5 2009 The first week of October's workings on the "top road" between Swindon and Bristol Parkway http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1765096.html 1st Oct - HSTs at Chipping Sodbury and 60054 sat at Westerleigh 3rd Oct - Skipped footex and 60011 on 0B33 at Rodbourne 6th Oct - 60063 on 6B33 at Callow Hill Thursday 1 October 2009: 1st Oct - HSTs at Chipping Sodbury and 60054 sat at Westerleigh 3rd Oct - Skipped footex and 60011 on 0B33 at Rodbourne 6th Oct - 60063 on 6B33 at Callow Hill

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]]> Thu Oct 1 2009 WCML - Easenhall and Brinklow area http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1763775.html A trip up to the WCML in search of some AC traction Tuesday 29 September 2009: A trip up to the WCML in search of some AC traction

390043 powers away from Rugby past Easenhall as it passes another Pendolino slowing for it's stop 390043 350258 is Euston bound 390051 390048 passes the assembled viewing gallery 66415 heads south on 4M34 Coatbridge-Daventry 221102 heading south 390045 The only class 86/5, no 86501 tops 4L75 Crewe-Felixstowe liner 390053 heads north... ...closely followed by 390017 390006 heading for Rugby 390032 heading for Rugby 350236 heading for Rugby A Pendolino rushes north past 350236 slowing for Rugby A Pendolino slowing for Rugby Northbound Pendolino powering away from Rugby 66413 on 4S44 Daventry-Coatbridge 66413 on 4S44 Daventry-Coatbridge Next we moved about 3/4 of a mile north, to the next footbridge over the line, where 390012 is seen racing south Pendolino heading north past the site of Brinklow loops 221116 working north 221116 350237 heading for Rugby Southbound Pendolino Northbound Pendolino 390016 heads towards Rugby with it's coupler hatch open 390001 was not far behind 221111 heading south 390039 heading south 390036 heading south 92013 heads north working 4H17 Wembley-Trafford Park Southbound 390043 350253 heads south... ...as moments later 350262 heads north Pendolino racing north with it's coupler exposed The tail end of a northbound Pendolino passing under the bridge the previous shots were taken from An attempt at an arty shot using the catenary An attempt at an arty shot using the catenary An attempt at an arty shot using the catenary and a Pendolino An attempt at an arty shot using the catenary An attempt at an arty shot using the catenary An attempt at an arty shot using the catenary A grab shot of 90049 taking a liner train north A Pendolino catches the sunlight as it heads south past Rose Narrowboats, located on the Oxford canal near Stretton Under Fosse A Pendolino passes the Oxford canal near Stretton Under Fosse A Voyager passes the Oxford canal near Stretton Under Fosse 66577 takes 4L90 Crewe-Felixstowe past the Oxford canal near Stretton Under Fosse

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]]> Tue Sep 29 2009 Fairwood Junction http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1759765.html A couple of hours at Fairwood Junction on a sunny Friday morning Friday 25 September 2009: A couple of hours at Fairwood Junction on a sunny Friday morning

43091 takes the line into Westbury station with a Paddington bound service... ...with 43017 bringing up the rear. Well the livery makes a change from all the FGW stuff ;-) 150247 approaching Westbury on a Gloucester service 150243 heading towards the south west on a Weymouth train 150243 heading towards the south west on a Weymouth train 150243 heading towards the south west on a Weymouth train Birdies 43196 approaching Westbury 43196 approaching Westbury 59005 heading 7O54 Whatley-Hamworthy. This will reverse at Westbury for the run south via Salisbury 59005 heading 7O54 Whatley-Hamworthy 59005 heading 7O54 Whatley-Hamworthy 59005 heading 7O54 Whatley-Hamworthy JNA VTG3426 JNA VTG3426 JNA VTG3439 JNA VTG3427 JNA VTG3466 JNA VTG3425 JNA VTG3955 JNA VTG3973 JNA VTG3969 JNA VTG3967 JNA CAIB3987 JNA VTG3962 JNA VTG3404 JNA VTG3455 JNA VTG3402 JNA VTG3424 JNA VTG3401 37607 waits at a red while it allows the 1C77 HST past on the avoider.The tractor was working 0Z37, Bristol TM-Weymouth route learner 59204 working 6M20 slows for the junction into Westbury where it will stop for a driver change 59204 on 6M20 Whatley-St Pancras 59204 on 6M20 Whatley-St Pancras 59204 on 6M20 Whatley-St Pancras passing 37607 on 0Z37 Bristol TM-Weymouth route learner A 37607 on 0Z37 Bristol TM-Weymouth route learner passes 6M20 Whatley-St Pancras as it powers away from it's signal check This ex RMC JGA still carries full unpatched RMC livery 37607 on 0Z37 Bristol TM-Weymouth route learner 37607 on 0Z37 Bristol TM-Weymouth route learner 37607 on 0Z37 Bristol TM-Weymouth route learner The driver opens the throttle of 37607 on 0Z37 Bristol TM-Weymouth route learner as it powers away towards Frome 37607 clagging nicely as it pulls away 37607 clagging nicely as it pulls away Closely behind the tractor as it left Westbury was 59002 on 7C31 Theale-Merehead empties. This train was an impressive length - over 40 wagons if my counting is right! 59002 on 7C31 Theale-Merehead empties. 59002 on 7C31 Theale-Merehead empties. 59002 on 7C31 Theale-Merehead empties. The tail end of the nice long 7C31

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]]> Fri Sep 25 2009 Rodbourne http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1758996.html A couple of hours lineside at Rodbourne. No sign of any coals or the Hayes-MoLugg stone, but the Didcot Wentloog MoD and Wentloog Freightliner ran, along with a surprise test train Monday 21 September 2009: A couple of hours lineside at Rodbourne. No sign of any coals or the Hayes-MoLugg stone, but the Didcot Wentloog MoD and Wentloog Freightliner ran, along with a surprise test train

43086 rounding the curve heading for Swindon 43196 rounding the curve heading for Swindon 66956 on 4O51 Wentloog-Millbrook Freightliner 66139 works 6B24 Didcot-Wentloog MoD 66139 works 6B24 Didcot-Wentloog MoD VGA 210465 KFA TIPH93399 KFA TIPH93357 KFA TIPH93347 VGA 210590 66139 37608 TnT 37607 working 1Z12 Derby RTC-Bristol Kingsland Road test train. This was a radio survey set, which appears to have been put together recently, judging by comments on departmentals.com and the nice shiny paint finish 37608 TnT 37607 working 1Z12 Derby RTC-Bristol Kingsland Road test train. This was a radio survey set, which appears to have been put together recently, judging by comments on departmentals.com and the nice shiny paint finish 37608 leading Radio Survey Train 3 9481. This carriage was until very recently, in FGW fag packet green, being used as a barrier for the HST refurbs after it's passenger use ended. This is one of the modified BSOs with a blanked off corridor connector and disabled toilet 977997 - the business part of the train, the radio survey coach. which is ex Gatwick Express. This carriage is a different shade of yellow to the other three in the train, being a noticably paler shade 5981, a Mk2f TSO formerly in storage at Meldon in Intercity livery 1256, a Mk2f RFB formerly in storage at Meldon in Intercity livery 37607 brings up the rear of the set 37608 9481. This carriage was until very recently, in FGW fag packet green, being used as a barrier for the HST refurbs after it's passenger use ended. This is one of the modified BSOs with a blanked off corridor connector and disabled toilet 977997 - the business part of the train, the radio survey coach. which is ex Gatwick Express. This carriage is a different shade of yellow to the other three in the train, being a noticably paler shade 5981, a Mk2f TSO formerly in storage at Meldon in Intercity livery 1256, a Mk2f RFB formerly in storage at Meldon in Intercity livery 37607 43146 rounding the curve heading for Swindon 43188

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]]> Mon Sep 21 2009 Weymouth tractors http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1750930.html Class 37s to Weymouth on what is billed as the last loco hauled summer Saturday working to Weymouth vice the usual 67s. It remains to be seen if this really is the end... Photos taken at Westbury and Brassknocker Basin Saturday 5 September 2009: Class 37s to Weymouth on what is billed as the last loco hauled summer Saturday working to Weymouth vice the usual 67s. It remains to be seen if this really is the end... Photos taken at Westbury and Brassknocker Basin

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]]> Sat Sep 5 2009 Westerleigh, Pilning and Cattybrook http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1745881.html 60019 arriving on 6B13 at Westerleigh, various freights and the Cardiff Skips at Cattybrook and Pilning Tuesday 25 August 2009: 60019 arriving on 6B13 at Westerleigh, various freights and the Cardiff Skips at Cattybrook and Pilning

XC Voyager passing over Westerleigh Junction Arriva 150 on hire to FGW passing over Westerleigh Junction 60019 passing Westerleigh village as it approaches its destination with 6B13 loaded tanks from Robeston 60019 passing Westerleigh village as it approaches its destination with 6B13 loaded tanks from Robeston 60019 passing Westerleigh village as it approaches its destination with 6B13 loaded tanks from Robeston HST slowing for a red before entering the Severn Tunnel at Pilning HST buffet roof vent details HST power car roof detail 43127 heads out of the Severn Tunnel with the second Severn bridge in the bckground 150279 150127 HST heading into the Severn tunnel 43136 powering away from the tunnel HST buffet roof detail 158955 heads away from the Severn Tunnel 43165 sat on a red before entering the Severn Tunnel HST power car roof detail HST power car roof detail 43165 gets it's train away 43165 gets it's train away Ex Midland Mainline buffet 66109 slows for the red working 6B85 Avonmouth-Aberthaw 66109 66109 roof detail - NRN pod an exhaust 66109 roof detail - cooler group Interior of an HTA coal hopper 66109 on 6B85 66109 on 6B85 67005 on the 14.00 Cardiff-Taunton passes 66109 on 6B85 67005 67016 67016 tailing 67005 66109 on 6B85 with the Severn Bridge for company 43179 powering through Pilning Station 66549 heads 4V22 Fiddlers Ferry-Stoke Gifford yard through Pilning 66549 heads 4V22 Fiddlers Ferry-Stoke Gifford yard through Pilning HST heading through Pilning towards the tunnel 150127 heads past Cattybrook brick works 158763 heads out of Patchway tunnel heading for South Wales 43005 power up the hill towards Patchway at Cattybrook 60059 heads 6B33 Theale-Robeston empties out of the tunnel at Cattybrook and down the hill towards Pilning 60059 heads 6B33 Theale-Robeston empties out of the tunnel at Cattybrook and down the hill towards Pilning 150279 heads downhill at Cattybrook 66061 on 6Z86 Uskmouth power station to Whatley empty JNA boxes 66061 on 6Z86 Uskmouth power station to Whatley empty JNA boxes 43158 heads out of the Severn Tunnel towards Pilning 43126 tails 43158 66117 passes on 6B50 Swindon-Alexandra Dock Junction steel empties 66117 passes on 6B50 Swindon-Alexandra Dock Junction steel empties VTG4106 in the otherwise all BYA rake

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]]> Tue Aug 25 2009 Thingley, Rodbourne and Christian Malford http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1744008.html Around the Chippenham area getting the Thingley-Topsham rail recovery set and the Loadhaul Tug on the Theale tanks Thursday 13 August 2009: Around the Chippenham area getting the Thingley-Topsham rail recovery set and the Loadhaul Tug on the Theale tanks

A rake of OBAs and OCAs alongside the Mk1s being broken up at Thingley. Of interest is the fact that the OBAs have been fitted with mesh sides The driver gives 43144's windscreen a wash as it heads past Thingley 43129 about to slow for the Chippenham stop 60059 passes Rodbourne on 6B33 Theale-Robeston empty tanks 66153 shunting its train in Thingley yard An HST slows for Chippenham at Langley Burrell 66153 leads 6W66 Thingley-Topsham via Swindon Rail Recovery Train past Langley Burrell on its way to Swindon to cross over to the down line 66184 tails 6W66 Thingley-Topsham via Swindon Rail Recovery Train past Langley Burrell on its way to Swindon to cross over to the down line Paddington bound HST clagging well as it powers along the bank at Christian Malford 43041 heads for Chippenham at Christian Malford 43041 heads for Chippenham at Christian Malford 66184 leads 66153 past Christian Malford on 6W66 Thingley-Topsham. The train had to run to Swindon to change lines and direction because both Thingley yard and the Melksham line to Westbury are only accessable for trains heading in the down direction 66184 leads 66153 past Christian Malford on 6W66 Thingley-Topsham. The train had to run to Swindon to change lines and direction because both Thingley yard and the Melksham line to Westbury are only accessable for trains heading in the down direction 66184 at Christian Malford

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]]> Thu Aug 13 2009 Fairwood Junction http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1744007.html An hour of so down at Fairwood Junction with a pair of Hanson 59s Friday 14 August 2009: An hour of so down at Fairwood Junction with a pair of Hanson 59s

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]]> Fri Aug 14 2009 Langley Burrell http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1744005.html Half an hour at Langley Burrell to catch the West Coast powered 1Z61 Nenta tour from Norwich to Cardiff. The mix of liveries on the coaching stock would make this an interesting and eye catching set to model Saturday 22 August 2009: Half an hour at Langley Burrell to catch the West Coast powered 1Z61 Nenta tour from Norwich to Cardiff. The mix of liveries on the coaching stock would make this an interesting and eye catching set to model

43149 heading towards it's next stop at Chippenham 47760 heads the 1Z61 Norwich-Cardiff Nenta railtour Ullswater, a Mk2 Pullman First Kitchen 504 (99678), Mk2F FO 3360 and Mk2F FO 3362 Mk2F FOs 3360 and 3362 and Grasmere, Mk2 Pullman 548 (99671) Grasmere, Mk2 Pullman 548 (99671), Mk2F RFB W1201 Mk2F RFB W1201, Mk2F TSOs 6022 and 6103 Mk2F TSOs 6022, 6103 and 6000 Mk2F TSOs 6103 and 6000 and Mk2E BSO 9496 Mk2E BSO 9496 47786 Roy Castle OBE brings up the rear of the tour 43036 powers away from the Chippenham stop

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]]> Sat Aug 22 2009 Woodborough, Avoncliff and Fairwood Junction http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1743585.html World Tour of Wiltshire part 3 Tuesday 18 August 2009: World Tour of Wiltshire part 3

First shot of the morning. 59201 pokes above the bushes at the head of 7C31 Theale - Merehead empties whilst sat in Woodborough down loop... ...as an HST bound for the West Country storms past... ...swiftly followed by 59201 leaving the loop, seen here with the Alton Barnes white horse in the background A wider shot across the field of 59201 on 7C31 It was a quiet morning at Woodborough, and there were track gangs checking out the rails and ballast An FGW HST with added bird strike heads west An FGW HST heads east past Woodborough 66598 heads east past Woodborough on 6A21 Pengam - Theale stone 66598 heads east past Woodborough on 6A21 Pengam - Theale stone Now on to Avoncliff at lunchtime. 150255 heads towards Bath, leading a 5 car 150+153+158 consist 3 car FGW 158 heading for Bath 150233 heads for Bath 153329 passes the pill box on its way to Bath 66169 returning to Westbury as the 0C83 light engine, for some reason leaving the wagons it took up in the morning at Machen. 150281 heading towards Westbury 66061 takes two FJA wagons to Westbury as the 6C41 Newport-Westbury engineers Baby cow! SWT 159 heading through the Avon valley And finally Fairwood Junction in the afternoon. Here a grab shot (literally! - lucky my camera wasn't in the boot of the car) of 59104 heading 7C77 Acton-Merehead empty jumbo 59104 clagging well on 7C77 And still going as it powers away towards Merehead Flange greaser at Fairwood 158766 on a Weymouth service 59103 heads 6V67 Sevington-Merehead back to the quarry 59103 43162 heads west after a stop a Westbury 43162 FGW HST Mk3 buffet roof detail 150234 about to stop at Westbury on a Gloucester service

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]]> Tue Aug 18 2009 Cholsey http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1743582.html An afternoon out to photograph 47739 on 6Z48 Colas steel and anything else that came along. Thursday 20 August 2009: An afternoon out to photograph 47739 on 6Z48 Colas steel and anything else that came along.

47739 Robin of Templecombe leads 6Z48 Burton on Trent - Dollands Moor SNCF steel empties 47739 Robin of Templecombe leads 6Z48 Burton on Trent - Dollands Moor SNCF steel empties 47739 Robin of Templecombe leads 6Z48 Burton on Trent - Dollands Moor SNCF steel empties SNCF IHAs on 6Z84 Burton on Trent to Dollands Moor 66587 on 4M99 Southampton - Trafford Park Liner 66587 on 4M99 Southampton - Trafford Park Liner 66587 on 4M99 Southampton - Trafford Park Liner

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]]> Thu Aug 20 2009 Alderton,Wickwar and Shrivenham http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1737801.html More dull and rain on the week off! Yes the dull can give moody shots, but finally the sun finally appeared on Friday! 60059 on 6B33, 60019 on 6B47, 66021 on 6V77 and 66560 on 4V60 Thursday 6 August 2009: More dull and rain on the week off! Yes the dull can give moody shots, but finally the sun finally appeared on Friday! 60059 on 6B33, 60019 on 6B47, 66021 on 6V77 and 66560 on 4V60

FGW HST heading west into Alderton tunnel 60059 approaches Alderton Tunnel on 6B33 Theale-Robeston empties 60059 about to enter Alderton Tunnel on 6B33 Theale-Robeston empties 150265 heads past Wickwar on a Weymouth train 150121 (including the net curtain) heads north past Wickwar 221129 heads south past Wickwar on a Cross Country working A Voyager heads north past Wickwar on a Cross Country working 66021 heads out of Wickwar Tunnel on 6V77 Cliffe Vale to St Blazey empty china clay JIAs 66021 heads south at Wickwar on 6V77 A rear shot of the JIAs on 6V77 43384 heads north past Wickwar 60019 heads 6B47 Westerleigh-Robeston past Wickwar 60019 heads 6B47 Westerleigh-Robeston past Wickwar FGW HST heads east at Shrivenham 43140 heads towards Swindon at Shrivenham 43037 heads towards Swindon at Shrivenham 66560 puts in an appearance on 4V60 the Calvert-Bath and Bristol empty bins. There is contradicting information at the moment about whether it does or doesn't stop at Bath any more. It doesn't look like its any shorter than it was, if thats any indication... 43132 with its red backed nameplate heads east past Shrivenham

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]]> Thu Aug 6 2009 Berks and Hants in the rain http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1736777.html A week off work, and the first trip out sees rain and grey skies at Little Bedwyn, Crofton and Pewsey Tuesday 4 August 2009: A week off work, and the first trip out sees rain and grey skies at Little Bedwyn, Crofton and Pewsey

The alarm clock (Kitty Dave) stretched out on the floor 165122 passes Little Bedwyn heading for Newbury FGW HST with added wildlife on the horn grill 59206 heads back to Merehead on 7C29 from Acton. It worked as far as Westbury, before heading to Avonmouth and then loaded to Acton FGW HST at Little Bedwyn FGW Turbo past Little Bedwyn FGW Turbo past Little Bedwyn FGW HST heads past Crofton on its way to the South West 43012 leads its HST past Crofton on the way to Paddington 66561 on 6A21 Pengam - Theale past Pewsey 66561 on 6A21 Pengam - Theale past Pewsey 59204 heads 6A74 Whatley-Theale past Pewsey 66602 powers through Pewsey on a diverted 6M22 Westbury-Stud Farm. This was diverted due to the engineering work on the Melksham branch, meaning the train had to go via Reading West to Didcot, rather than the booked route via Melksham, Chippenham and Swindon to Didcot. 66602 powers through Pewsey on a diverted 6M22 Westbury-Stud Farm. This was diverted due to the engineering work on the Melksham branch, meaning the train had to go via Reading West to Didcot, rather than the booked route via Melksham, Chippenham and Swindon to Didcot. An FGW HST flies through Pewsey on its way to Paddington

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]]> Tue Aug 4 2009 Fairwood in the rain http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1736755.html An early trip to catch 4E31 the Fairwater-Peterborough sleepers Wednesday 5 August 2009: An early trip to catch 4E31 the Fairwater-Peterborough sleepers

158767 heads into Westbury on a Bristol Temple Meads working 66722 on 4E31 heads towards Fairwood Junction on 4E31 Taunton Fairwater-Peterborough 66722 on 4E31 heads over Fairwood Junction on 4E31 Taunton Fairwater-Peterborough 59204 heads 7A09 Merehead-Acton jumbo, with just a single portion 59204 heads 7A09 Merehead-Acton jumbo, with just a single portion 59204 heads 7A09 Merehead-Acton jumbo, with just a single portion 150261 on a Temple Meads service 150261 on a Temple Meads service Gate hinge in the rain Raindrops on Cobwebs 43149 heads towards the avoiding line bound for Paddington

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]]> Wed Aug 5 2009 Fairwood Junction http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1736739.html A couple of hours at Fairwood on a Friday afternoon Friday 31 July 2009: A couple of hours at Fairwood on a Friday afternoon

150239 on a Gloucester service 59002 on the returning 7C77 Acton-Merehead jumbo, though just a single portion today 59002 on the returning 7C77 Acton-Merehead jumbo, though just a single portion today C130 flying low over Fairwood 43042 heads into Westbury on its way to Paddington FGW HST roof detail FGW HST takes the Westbury avoider bound for London 59103 on 6V18 Hither Green-Whatley jumbo 59103 on 6V18 Hither Green-Whatley jumbo 59103 on 6V18 Hither Green-Whatley jumbo FGW HST heading for the South West having stopped at Westbury 150127 heads towards Westbury 59204 on 6V64 Bow Olympic-Merehead empties 59204 on 6V64 Bow Olympic-Merehead empties 59204 on 6V64 Bow Olympic-Merehead empties 59002 heads the 7A15 Merehead-Acton Yard 59002 heads the 7A15 Merehead-Acton Yard 158763 heads out of Westbury on a Weymouth working

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]]> Fri Jul 31 2009 Westerleigh, Avonmouth and Pilning http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1729414.html Tug hunting round the Bristol area - 60040, 60059 and 60013 on oil trains, and 66s on aggregates, coal and steel. Tuesday 21 July 2009: Tug hunting round the Bristol area - 60040, 60059 and 60013 on oil trains, and 66s on aggregates, coal and steel.

60040 departing a very wet Westerleigh with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey 60040 departing a very wet Westerleigh with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey 60040 departing a very wet Westerleigh with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey 60040 departing a very wet Westerleigh with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey 60040 departing a very wet Westerleigh with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey 60040 departing a very wet Westerleigh with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey 60040 departing a very wet Westerleigh with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey 60040 departing a very wet Westerleigh with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey 60040 on a rather overgrown part of the branch approaches Westerleigh crossing with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey 60040 on a rather overgrown part of the branch approaches Westerleigh crossing with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey 60040 at Westerleigh crossing with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey 60040 at Westerleigh crossing with 6E41 Westerleigh-Lindsey A Cross Country Voyager crosses the viaduct at Westerleigh as the tail of 6E41 passes under

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]]> Tue Jul 21 2009 Wet Westerleigh and Coalpit Heath http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1726911.html A quick afternoon out to get some shots at Westerleigh. Ended up staying at Coalpit Heath for a while in the pouring rain. The photos that look a bit noisy - that's the rain! Thursday 16 July 2009: A quick afternoon out to get some shots at Westerleigh. Ended up staying at Coalpit Heath for a while in the pouring rain. The photos that look a bit noisy - that's the rain!

158952 Cross Country Voyager Cross Country Voyager Cross Country Voyager 66425 and 66428 on 6M67 Bridgwater-Crewe 66425 and 66428 on 6M67 Bridgwater-Crewe 66598 on 4V46 Rugely-Stoke Gifford First Great Western HST Cross Country HST Cross Country HST Cross Country Voyager 66169 on 6B33 Theale-Robeston 66169 on 6B33 Theale-Robeston Scabby roof on 66169-one for modelling! 66169 on 6B33 Theale-Robeston 60022 at Westerleigh 60022 at Westerleigh 60022 at Westerleigh VTG 859xx TEAs 60022 at Westerleigh 60022 at Westerleigh 60022 at Westerleigh 60022 at Westerleigh First Great Western HST First Great Western HST

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]]> Thu Jul 16 2009 Bill Bolsover through Thingley http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1726672.html 66623 working 6M22 (formerly 6U72) Westbury-Stud Farm ballast empties Thursday 16 July 2009: 66623 working 6M22 (formerly 6U72) Westbury-Stud Farm ballast empties

HST slowing for Chippenham past Thingley 66623 approaches Thingley Junction, crawling up to a red signal 66623 approaches Thingley Junction 66623 approaches Thingley Junction Bill Bolsover nameplate 66623 roof details. Remarkably clean on the roof too! Last remains of the ballast load inside one of the IOA (E)s that the train is made up of 66623 crawls up to Thingley Junction 66623 crawls up to Thingley Junction 66623 crawls round Thingley Junction

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]]> Thu Jul 16 2009 WCML Cow Roast and Berkhamsted, Chilterns at Haddenham and Thame Parkway http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1726621.html A visit to Cow Roast and Berkhamsted, with a visit to Haddenham and Thame Parkway to get the Wrexham service. Variable weather again - though not as bad as last week! Tuesday 14 July 2009: A visit to Cow Roast and Berkhamsted, with a visit to Haddenham and Thame Parkway to get the Wrexham service. Variable weather again - though not as bad as last week!

350 heading past Cow Roast marina Ex Silverlink 321 heading past Cow Roast marina Pendolino heading past Cow Roast marina Pendolino heading past Cow Roast marina 350 heading past Cow Roast marina London Midland liveried 321 heading past Cow Roast marina 66501 heading past Cow Roast marina Pendolinos passing at Cow Roast marina Class 350 heading past Cow Roast marina Pendolino heading past Cow Roast marina Voyager heading past Cow Roast marina 350256 past Cow Roast on a terminating service to Tring Grab shot of 86501 on 4L75 Crewe-Felixostowe, nearly got bowled by a Pendolino 350256 returns to Euston from Tring 90046 heads north past Cow Roast on a UID liner 90046 Pendolino heading south Pendolino heading south 321431 heads north on the slow... ... with 321412 recently painted in London Midland livery Photographer at work! 321412 and a Pendolino pass 66132 heads south on 6A51 Coventry Prologis to Wembley A surprise sighting of a tug, as 60091 passes 66132 60091 heads north on 6H50 Willesden to Tunstead empty cement tanks 60091 60091 60091 An Teallach 60091 92007 Schubert heads north on 4H17 Wembley - Trafford park 92007 Old and new - 321412 and 350126 pass 66568 heads north on 4M58 Southampton to Crewe 66568 350239 heads south to Euston 390048 heads north from Euston 350102 heads south to Euston A very grubby 221109 heads towards Euston 66532 66532 66532 66532 66704 66704 Gantry G.30.22 with a Pendolino Gantry G.30.22 with a Pendolino Grab shot of 90047 on 4M81 Felixstowe-Ditton liner having been bowled by a Pendolino or two for the head on shot 66413 heads north on 4M71 Tilbury-Daventry 66192 heads south on a UID engineers working Roof detail shot of 90043 90043

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]]> Tue Jul 14 2009 WCML - Dudswell, Cow Roast and Berkhamsted http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1722899.html A trip over to the southern end of the West Coast mainline to get photos of some different stuff to usual - sparkies! The weather was a bit on and off, as the photos show! Tuesday 7 July 2009: A trip over to the southern end of the West Coast mainline to get photos of some different stuff to usual - sparkies! The weather was a bit on and off, as the photos show!

90028 heads north on the 1143 Euston - Birmingham New Street service past Dudswell 82101 tails the 1143 Euston - Birmingham New Street service past Dudswell A Pendolino heads past Dudswell A Pendolino heads past Dudswell 66535 heads south past Dudswell 350321 at Dudswell Our location - bridge 138 on the Grand Union Canal 221144 Bombardier Voyager heads north past Dudswell A Pendolino heads past Dudswell A 321 heads past Dudswell 66728 takes a National Express East Anglia mk3 buffet back south 90016 working 4L75 Crewe Basford Hall - Felixstowe 90042 pilots 66589 on an unknown liner A Pendolino heads past Dudswell Now on to Cow Roast, where 350262 heads north 321423 heads south Pendolino to Euston 350120 going north 350118 and a UID 350 passing 350118 Pendolino fromEuston 350254 Pendolino to Euston 350123 350123 Pendolino to Euston 66142 works 6A63 Daventry - Wembley vans 92022 Charles Dickens heads north on 4H17 Wembley - Trafford Park intermodal 92022 Tankspan tanktainer ICTU 240399-5 Tankspan tanktainer TASU 115245-5 China Shipping CCLU 632120-5 China Shipping CCLU 612355-5 Tankspan tanktainer TASU 115180-1 China Shipping CCLU 700891-5 China Shipping CCLU 703057-0 Maersk Sealand MSKU 854960-4 66011 on 6H50 Willesden - Tunstead empty cement JGAs 66011 on 6H50 Willesden - Tunstead empty cement JGAs The wagons making up 6H50 Willesden - Tunstead empty cement 321430 350123 Pendolino to Euston 350258 66541 on a UID liner working 66541 on a UID liner working Hapag Lloyd HLXU 312768-6 Unbranded CSQU 317638-1 KTA pocket wagon GERS 97754 UID KTA pocket wagon

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]]> Tue Jul 7 2009 A day of loco hauled trains - Coaley, Dundas and Westbury http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1718389.html A bit of an EE fest today - 3 tractors (37087, 37194 and 37401) and a whistler - 40145, along with the usual GM and unit mix. Well worth the early start and late finish! Saturday 27 June 2009: A bit of an EE fest today - 3 tractors (37087, 37194 and 37401) and a whistler - 40145, along with the usual GM and unit mix. Well worth the early start and late finish!

150121 emerges from the fog as it slows for Cam and Dursley 150121 37194 and 37087 lead the 1Z70 05.53 Birmingham International to Penzance past Coaley, slowing for Cam and Dursley 37194 and 37087 lead the 1Z70 05.53 Birmingham International to Penzance past Coaley, slowing for Cam and Dursley 37194 and 37087 lead the 1Z70 05.53 Birmingham International to Penzance past Coaley, slowing for Cam and Dursley 37194 and 37087 37087 37194 37087 Mk2 SO 5229 The Green Knight Mk1 FO 99128 Mk2 Pullman Kitchen First (PFK) No 504 (99678) Ullswater Mk1 FO 3148 Mk1 FO 3115 Mk1 FO 3096 Mk2c BSO 9440 Mk1 TSO 99317 Mk1 TSO 99328 Mk1 TSO 99318 Mk1 TSO 4960 and Mk2a TSO 5278 Mk2a TSO 5278 159021 at Dundas 67017 67017 at Dundas 67016 at Dundas 158767 at Dundas 150234 with a 153 past Dundas A 158 heads past Dundas heading north towards Bath A 158 heads past Dundas heading north towards Bath 66145 heads north past Dundas with a rake of MRAs to a work site in the Bristol area 66145 heads north past Dundas with a rake of MRAs to a work site in the Bristol area 66145 heads north past Dundas with a rake of MRAs to a work site in the Bristol area MRA(B) 501070 1930s Austin for a wedding outside the Clifton Gorge Hotel Signals at Westbury Signal W102 HST on a Plymouth service HST on a Plymouth service 159021 approaches Westbury on a Bristol TM service Signal W102 HST departing for Plymouth HST departing for Plymouth 37401 37401 37401 37401 The driver opens the throttle... ...with impressive results! 66144 returns to Westbury with an empty engineers working Short formed 158951 arrives at Westbury...

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]]> Sat Jun 27 2009 Kemble http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1716742.html Kemble Friday 19 June 2009: Kemble

158748 with a Gloucester service pauses at Kemble 158748 with a Gloucester service pauses at Kemble 158748 with a Gloucester service departs Kemble 158748 with a Gloucester service departs Kemble The Red Arrows were practising for the weekend's air show at the near by airfield. They then filtered in one after the other to land They then filtered in one after the other to land 153368 forming a Swindon bound service 153368 forming a Swindon bound service 153368 forming a Swindon bound service 153368 forming a Swindon bound service at Kemble tunnel HST on a Gloucester service HST on a Gloucester service HST on a Gloucester service HST on a Gloucester service 67026 leads 1Z53, the Worcester - Gloucester via Worcester circular dinner tour on the Northern Belle heads through Kemble 67026 leads 1Z53, the Worcester - Gloucester via Worcester circular dinner tour on the Northern Belle heads through Kemble 67030 was tailing the Northern Belle Red Arrows at Kemble Air India Airbus A310-300 awaiting cutting at Kemble SkyExpress 737 awaiting cutting at Kemble Cockpit (737?) on the tarmac at Kemble Red Arrows at Kemble Red Arrows at Kemble Lynx at Kemble C-130 Hercules at Kemble VC-10 at Kemble A small size difference between C-130 and VC-10! A pair of Hawks and a Sea Vixen at Kemble Red Arrows at Kemble The sun sets over the Lynx at Kemble The sun sets over the Lynx at Kemble

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]]> Fri Jun 19 2009 Westerleigh and Yate area http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1716740.html Westerleigh and Yate area Thursday 18 June 2009: Westerleigh and Yate area

60013 60013 60013 HST heads for Parkway past Wapley Common near Yate HST heads for Swindon past Wapley Common near Yate HST heads for Swindon past Wapley Common near Yate 60096 heads 6B33 Theale - Robeston past Wapley Common 60096 heads 6B33 Theale - Robeston past Wapley Common Information at Westerleigh 60013 Class 60 60013 bogie detail 60013 A detail worth modelling, the DB Schenker (and EWS before it) white Vauxhall Astra shunter's van. Apparently the shunter drives over from Avonmouth via Parkway, where the driver for the 6B47 empty return working is collected. 60013 Class 60 60013 bogie detail Class 60 60013 underframe detail Class 60 60013 underframe detail Leopard spots around 60013's exhaust 60013 shunting at Westerleigh

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]]> Thu Jun 18 2009 Great Cheverell, Westbury and Whatley http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1716739.html World Tour of Wiltshire (and Somerset) part 2 Tuesday 16 June 2009: World Tour of Wiltshire (and Somerset) part 2

59101 on 7C31 Theale - Merehead empties 43087 heading for Westbury 43021 heads for Reading and London 59002 on 7A17 Merehead-Acton Jumbo, though currently running with only one set of hoppers. Luckily today kit also had the OAAs with it Mendip Pool OAA 100079 Mendip Pool OAA 100045 Mendip Pool OAA 100070 Mendip Pool OAAs on the rear of 7A17 UID HST 150233 on a returning Weymouth at Fariwood 150233 on a returning Weymouth at Fariwood 43040 approaches Westbury at Fairwood Junction 43040 approaches Westbury at Fairwood Junction Eurofighter over Fairwood 43029 heads towards the west country round the avoider at Fairwood 150243 heading to Weymouth past Fairwood 59102 at Whatley Scar on 59204 from where it 59204 roof detail 59204 roof detail 59204 and 102 at Whatley 59204 running back onto the shed, to allow 59102 to stable 59102 running on shed 59102 end details 59102 roof details 59102 roof details 59204 roof details 59204 stabled at Whatley

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]]> Tue Jun 16 2009 Murco Tank details @ Westerleigh http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1714735.html Detail shots of the 5 types of tank in use on the Murco flows - TDA TIPH 782xx, TEA GERS 89xxx, TEA VTG 853xx, 859xx and 88xxx. The 88xxx TEAs are similar to other VTG owned Polish built tanks in use on other flows all across the country, so may be useful with a view to modelling the "21st Century" TEAs. Thursday 18 June 2009: Detail shots of the 5 types of tank in use on the Murco flows - TDA TIPH 782xx, TEA GERS 89xxx, TEA VTG 853xx, 859xx and 88xxx. The 88xxx TEAs are similar to other VTG owned Polish built tanks in use on other flows all across the country, so may be useful with a view to modelling the "21st Century" TEAs.

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]]> Thu Jun 18 2009 The Avon Valley http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1708936.html Out in the morning to Avoncliff for 47580 working Eastleigh - Long Marston with 73006, 50026 and 50135, and some units from the afternoon at Bathampton Thursday 4 June 2009: Out in the morning to Avoncliff for 47580 working Eastleigh - Long Marston with 73006, 50026 and 50135, and some units from the afternoon at Bathampton

FGW 158 at Avoncliff FGW 158 at Avoncliff 47580 hauls 73006, 50026 and 50135 from Eastleigh to Long Marston past Avoncliff 47580 hauls 73006, 50026 and 50135 from Eastleigh to Long Marston past Avoncliff 47580 hauls 73006, 50026 and 50135 from Eastleigh to Long Marston past Avoncliff 47580 hauls 73006, 50026 and 50135 from Eastleigh to Long Marston past Avoncliff 50026 at Avoncliff 50135 at Avoncliff FGW 150 at Avoncliff FGW 158 at Avoncliff FGW 158 at Bathampton FGW 158 at Bathampton SWT 159 past Warleigh Manor FGW 158 past Warleigh Manor at Bathampton FGW 158 at Bathampton FGW 158 at Bathampton FGW 150 at Bathampton FGW 150 at Bathampton FGW 158 at Bathampton A pair of C-130s flying close together in formation FGW 158 at Bathampton FGW 150121 at Bathampton FGW 150121 at Bathampton FGW 150121 at Bathampton 5 car FGW 158 at Bathampton

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]]> Thu Jun 4 2009 Westerleigh and Wickwar http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1707167.html Tug hunting around South Gloucestershire. Nice close shots at Westerleigh courtesy of the crossings and twists of the line Tuesday 2 June 2009: Tug hunting around South Gloucestershire. Nice close shots at Westerleigh courtesy of the crossings and twists of the line

221134 heads north,just south of Wickwar 221134 heads north,just south of Wickwar 150121 heads north,just south of Wickwar 150121 heads north,just south of Wickwar 158769 heads south,just south of Wickwar a 221 heads south,just south of Wickwar a 221 heads south,just south of Wickwar 220016 heads north,just south of Wickwar 220016 heads north,just south of Wickwar a 220 heads south,just south of Wickwar 220005 heads north,just south of Wickwar 60085 MINI - Pride of Oxford works 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey north towards Wickwar tunnel 60085 MINI - Pride of Oxford works 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey north towards Wickwar tunnel 60085 MINI - Pride of Oxford works 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey north towards Wickwar tunnel 60085 MINI - Pride of Oxford works 6E41 Westerleigh to Lindsey north towards Wickwar tunnel VTG and EWS TEAs in 6E41 60074 Teenage Spirit heads south out of Wickwar Tunnel on 6B13 Robeston-Westerleigh 60074 Teenage Spirit heads south out of Wickwar Tunnel on 6B13 Robeston-Westerleigh 60074 Teenage Spirit heads south out of Wickwar Tunnel on 6B13 Robeston-Westerleigh TEAs and TDAs in 6B13 TEAs and TDAs in 6B13 TEAs and TDAs in 6B13 TEAs and TDAs in 6B13 TEAs and TDAs in 6B13 TEAs and TDAs in 6B13 TEAs and TDAs in 6B13 TEAs and TDAs in 6B13 A rather old tractor still at work in a field a 221 heads north towards Wickwar Vapour trails 43378 and 43303 head south towards Yate 43378 and 43303 head south towards Yate 60074 stabled at Westerleigh having worked 6B13 from Robeston 60074 stabled at Westerleigh having worked 6B13 from Robeston 60074 stabled at Westerleigh having worked 6B13 from Robeston 60074 departing Westerleigh on 6B47, the returning empty tanks to Robeston 60074 departing Westerleigh on 6B47, the returning empty tanks to Robeston 60074 departing Westerleigh on 6B47, the returning empty tanks to Robeston 60074 departing Westerleigh on 6B47, the returning empty tanks to Robeston 60074 departing Westerleigh on 6B47, the returning empty tanks to Robeston 60074 departing Westerleigh on 6B47, the returning empty tanks to Robeston 60074's obstacle deflector/ snow plough 60074 departing Westerleigh on 6B47, the returning empty tanks to Robeston 60074 departing Westerleigh on 6B47, the returning empty tanks to Robeston The driver of 60074 chats with a member of EWS groundstaff (shunter or fitter?) who rolled up in a white van shortly before departure 60074 departing Westerleigh on 6B47, the returning empty tanks to Robeston TDA TIPH 78220 @Westerleigh 60074's bufferbeam TDA TIPH 78229 @Westerleigh TDA TIPH 78203 @Westerleigh

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]]> Tue Jun 2 2009 Shrivenham Area http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1704324.html Bourton, Shrivenham and Knighton Tuesday 26 May 2009: Bourton, Shrivenham and Knighton

43069 passes Bourton Birdie! UID HST past Bourton 43137 past Bourton 43137 past Bourton Swindon on the Horizon 66142 on 6B24 Didcot - Wentloog MoD 66142 on 6B24 Didcot - Wentloog MoD UID HST at Bourton 43034 past Bourton 43063 at Bourton 43063 at Bourton DR 73935 - Colas, ex Carillion Plasser & Theurer 08-4x4/4S-RT Switch & Crossing Tamper 43196 at Bourton 43196 at Bourton 43197 at Bourton 66591 on 4O51 Wentloog - Southampton Millbrook liner 66591 on 4O51 Wentloog - Southampton Millbrook liner APL APZU 312403-0 and Florens FCIU 306512-9 on FTA 607133 Debranded ex China Shipping SCZU 712977-4 and a UID OOCL 20 ft on an FSA flat 43143 Stroud 700 passes Shrivenham 43146 passes Shrivenham 43193 passes Shrivenham 43189 passes Shrivenham The house at a Farm near to the crossing site on Stainswick Lane UID HST passing the bushes 66601 on 6U72 Westbury - Stud Farm UID HST at Shrivenham 66059 returning to Whatley, assumed to be 6C48 from Appleford, though could be running as 6C54 from Banbury Road, Oxford 66059 returning to Whatley, assumed to be 6C48 from Appleford, though could be running as 6C54 from Banbury Road, Oxford UID through the bridge at Shrivenham 43183 past Shrivenham. This is the next bridge east from Stainswick Lane UID HST past Shrivenham UID HST past Shrivenham 43129 past Shrivenham 43003 Isambard Kingdom Brunel past Shrivenham 43031 past Shrivenham UID HST past Shrivenham 43071 past Shrivenham 43021 David Austin - Cartoonist past Knighton, east of Shrivenham 66546 working from Fairwater to Thingley, routed for some reason up the Berks and Hants and the GWML rather than via Bristol or Westbury 66546 working from Fairwater to Thingley, routed for some reason up the Berks and Hants and the GWML rather than via Bristol or Westbury The Balfour Beatty drain train at the back of 66546's train. The kit is mounted on a pair of KFAs, 8370 4574 013-6 and 8370 4574 009-4 43028 passes Swindon Cocklebury 43177 passes Swindon Cocklebury FGW TGS 44055 at Swindon Cocklebury yard FGW TS 42013 at Swindon Cocklebury yard FGW TS(D) 42103 at Swindon Cocklebury yard FGW TS 42168 at Swindon Cocklebury yard FGW TS 42167 at Swindon Cocklebury yard

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]]> Tue May 26 2009 Westbury, Bradford on Avon and Fairwood Junction http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1701440.html World Tour of Wiltshire part 1 Thursday 23 April 2009: World Tour of Wiltshire part 1

66111 heads the 6M20 Whatley-St Pancras out of Westbury 47854 dumped at Westbury after it's bogie fire on a railtour 59206 working 6Z49 Woking-Merehead past Fairwood Junction 59206 working 6Z49 Woking-Merehead past Fairwood Junction 59206 working 6Z49 Woking-Merehead past Fairwood Junction

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]]> Thu Apr 23 2009 Callow Hill http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1691065.html HSTs and tug 74 on 6B33 at Callow Hill Thursday 30 April 2009: HSTs and tug 74 on 6B33 at Callow Hill

UID Swindon bound HST 43127 heads a Wales bound HST 43127 heads a Wales bound HST 20mph TSR 43136 heads a Wales bound HST UID HST to Swindon 66054 0n 4D12 Didcot - Avonmouth 66054 0n 4D12 Didcot - Avonmouth 43185 slowing for the 20mph restriction bound for Swindon 60074 Teenage Spirit on 6B33 Theale - Robeston 60074 Teenage Spirit on 6B33 Theale - Robeston 60074 Teenage Spirit on 6B33 Theale - Robeston 43160 heading towards Swindon 43187 powers away from Swindon 43187 powers away from Swindon 43010 heading towards Swindon 60074 Teenage Spirit on 6B33 Theale - Robeston 60074 Teenage Spirit on 6B33 Theale - Robeston 60074 Teenage Spirit on 6B33 Theale - Robeston 60074 Teenage Spirit on 6B33 Theale - Robeston

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]]> Thu Apr 30 2009 Claverton, Whatley and Wanstrow http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1689633.html Claverton weir, Whatley quarry and Wanstrow on the Merehead branch Tuesday 28 April 2009: Claverton weir, Whatley quarry and Wanstrow on the Merehead branch

UID 158 passes Claverton heading for Bath 66023 passes Claverton heading for Newport UID 158 passes Claverton heading for Westbury 150221 passes Claverton heading for Bath 150221 passes Claverton heading for Bath 150127 passes Claverton heading for Westbury 150127 passes Claverton heading for Westbury 159104 heads for Bath and Bristol 66186 on the Westbury - Avonmouth stone working Cows...well, boy cows ;-) Mmmm, tasty! Claverton pumping house Whatley 08652 JHAs outside wagon shed JHAs in Whatley Sutton's SUTU 103330-8 having been used in a chemical delivery, presumed to be something for blasting the rock JHAs in Whatley JHAs in Whatley JHAs in Whatley 59204 and 59001 head 7C77 Acton - Merehead back into the quary 59204 and 59001 head 7C77 Acton - Merehead back into the quary 59204 and 59001 head 7C77 Acton - Merehead back into the quary 59103 head 7A15 Merehead - Acton 59103 head 7A15 Merehead - Acton 59103 head 7A15 Merehead - Acton 59103 head 7A15 Merehead - Acton

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]]> Tue Apr 28 2009 Westbury and Whatley http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1685077.html 47854, 66111 and XC diverts at Westbury, and 08652, 59002 and 08643 at Whatley on a quiet Sunday Sunday 19 April 2009: 47854, 66111 and XC diverts at Westbury, and 08652, 59002 and 08643 at Whatley on a quiet Sunday

220 passing Hawkeridge 220 passing a stricken 47854 Fire damaged 47854 Fire damaged 47854 Class 47 47854 front end details Class 47 47854 underframe details Class 47 47854 roof details Fire damaged 47854 Fire damaged 47854. Note the smoke and peeling paint below the WCRC logo A dodgy shot! UID XC PC heads north on diverted working. Hearing the MTU, I assumed it was an FGW non stopper routed through the platform, so wasn't going to take a shot, but then saw the livery as it emerged under the bridge so grabbed a shot 43357 tails a northbound XC divert out of Westbury Fire damaged 47854 66111's stag Into the sun... 59201 on Hanson JHAs and 59005 on JJA autoballasters DR 73912 at Westbury 66111 away from it's usual stamping ground at Westbury Reflecting on 66111... 66111 details 66111 details 221 passes 47854 Whatley quarry Class 59/0 59002 NRN roof pod Class 59/0 59002 NRN roof pod Whatley quarry 08643, 08652 and 59002 at Whatley 08643, 08652 and 59002 at Whatley 08643, 08652 and 59002 at Whatley 08643, 08652 and 59002 at Whatley 08643, 08652 and 59002 at Whatley Whatley quarry 59002 exhaust - note the panther! Chipped paint on 59002's handrails 08652 bufferbeam 08643 bufferbeam 08643, 08652 and 59002 at Whatley

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]]> Sun Apr 19 2009 Shrivenham http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1683946.html A pleasantly surprising amount of freight on a grey and gloomy day Friday 17 April 2009: A pleasantly surprising amount of freight on a grey and gloomy day

66576 The mix of containers on 4O51 Wentloog - Marchwood Freightliner Tanktainer - Cronos CRXU 860706-7 and a Stolt pair Tanktainer - Stolt UTCU 456235-7 and UTCU 465958-4 Stolt UTCU 465958-4 and CAI CAXU 675717-1 CAI CAXU 675717-1 and Hapag Lloyd HLXU xxxxxx-x Tanktainer - Stolt SNTU 700160-3 and GE Seaco GESU 373753-1 GE Seaco GESU 373753-1 and UID OOCL 40' box Stolt UTCU 450204-4 and UID Hapag Lloyd 40 Stolt SNTU 700689-0 GE Seaco GESU 373764-0 and Hyundai HDMU xxxxxx-x 40 footer KTA GERS 97750 and UID FLA 5 set 43037 heads towards Swindon 43149 head towards London 43041 heads towards London UID Swindon bound HST Now onto Shrivenham, and 66093 is seen heading 6B35 Hayes - Moreton on Lugg, with the usual handful of ex RMC JGAs 66178 heading 6D13 Avonmouth - Didcot coal 66617 heads the 6U72 Westbury - Stud Farm with a rake of new (ish) IOAs 43158 on London bound HST 66122 on 0A36, thought to Ashchurch - Didcot 43125 on London bound HST 66103 on 4D12 Didcot - Avonmouth 43150 on Swindon bound HST 43196 on a London bound HST 59102 on 7C48 Appleford - Whatley 59102 on 7C48 Appleford - Whatley 66596 on 4V60 Calvert - Bristol 66596 on 4V60 Calvert - Bristol Empty KFA AVON 92575 43145 leading a Swindon bound HST 43097 tailing London bound HST

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]]> Fri Apr 17 2009 Rodbourne http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1683938.html Out to get the tug on 6B33 at Rodbourne, north of Chippenham Thursday 16 April 2009: Out to get the tug on 6B33 at Rodbourne, north of Chippenham

UID Bristol bound HST No explanation needed ;-) UID Bristol bound HST 66178 on an Avonmouth-Didcot coal 66178 on an Avonmouth-Didcot coal UID Swindon bound HST 60024 on 6B33 Theale - Robeston 60024 on 6B33 Theale - Robeston TEAs forming 6B33 Various TEAs forming 6B33 UID Swindon bound HST UID Bristol bound HST

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]]> Thu Apr 16 2009 Thingley http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1654960.html HSTs, VC10s and some wildlife! Friday 13 February 2009: HSTs, VC10s and some wildlife!

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]]> Fri Feb 13 2009 Crofton http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1646592.html A couple of hours by the lineside at Crofton in Wiltshire, including a surprise of a 59 on the scraps Friday 30 January 2009: A couple of hours by the lineside at Crofton in Wiltshire, including a surprise of a 59 on the scraps

43033 43142 43142 43174 Little canal tug by the lock Crofton pumping engine Crofton pumping engine UID HST minus buffet car UID HST minus buffet car 43185 43094 passing the pumping engine Pumping engine and general overview Signal through the bushes Crossing control lights and the pumping engine Original GWR bridge explaining weight limits over the canal bridge UID HST thorugh bush Reflecting 70 59204 presumed on the Theale - Whatley 59204 presumed on the Theale - Whatley 59204 presumed on the Theale - Whatley Lynx Apache 43161 59005 on an Acton - Merehead jumbo 59005 on an Acton - Merehead jumbo 59005 on an Acton - Merehead jumbo 59005 on an Acton - Merehead jumbo 59005 on an Acton - Merehead jumbo 59205 on a UID scrap working 59205 on a UID scrap working 59205 on a UID scrap working 59205 on a UID scrap working 43180 at Bedwyn 165111 at Bedwyn 165111 at Bedwyn 165111 at Bedwyn 165111 at Bedwyn 165111 at Bedwyn

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]]> Fri Jan 30 2009 Sydney Gardens, Bath http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1642764.html An afternoon spent in Bath's Sydney Gardens Saturday 24 January 2009: An afternoon spent in Bath's Sydney Gardens

Bath Cricket club UID church Kennet and Avon Canal Kennet and Avon Canal Kennet and Avon Canal Bath and the Kennet and Avon Canal House over the Kennet and Avon Canal 158763 158763 158763 UID HST heading east UID HST heading east 43071 heading west 43071 heading west 43071 heading west 158957 158957 43190 heading east 43190 heading east 43026 heading west 43026 heading west 150127 150127 150127 158950 153305 UID HST heading west 43022 heading east 66531 crawls round the bend with 4V60 Calvert to Bath/Bristol Binliner approaching a red signal 66531 crawls round the bend with 4V60 Calvert to Bath/Bristol Binliner approaching a red signal 66531 crawls round the bend with 4V60 Calvert to Bath/Bristol Binliner approaching a red signal 66531 crawls round the bend with 4V60 Calvert to Bath/Bristol Binliner approaching a red signal 66531 crawls round the bend with 4V60 Calvert to Bath/Bristol Binliner approaching a red signal 66531 crawls round the bend with 4V60 Calvert to Bath/Bristol Binliner approaching a red signal KFA AVON 92571 KFA AVON 92566 KFA AVON 92574 KFA AVON 92567 KFA AVON 92569 KFA AVON 92576 KFA AVON 92570 KFA AVON 92573 KFA AVON 92575 KFA AVON 92565 KFA AVON 92563 KFA AVON 92578 KFA AVON 92577 KFA AVON 92568 Avon Binliner container detail Avon Binliner container detail

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]]> Sat Jan 24 2009 Hullavington http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1642749.html 60074 on the 6B33 Theale-Robeston tanks Saturday 24 January 2009: 60074 on the 6B33 Theale-Robeston tanks

The beast! Arty farty shot of sun on the bridge 43170 charging towards London. This could be heard approaching from miles away 43170 charging towards London. This could be heard approaching from miles away UID PC tailing 43170 to London. This could be heard approaching from miles away UID PC tailing 43170 to London. This could be heard approaching from miles away 60074 on 6B33 Theale - Robeston 60074 on 6B33 Theale - Robeston 60074 on 6B33 Theale - Robeston

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]]> Sat Jan 24 2009 Calne Show 2009 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1641803.html Layouts entered by the Bentley Model Railway Group and it's members: Pengwynn Crossing, Hedges Hill cutting and Plankenstein Saturday 17 January 2009: Layouts entered by the Bentley Model Railway Group and it's members: Pengwynn Crossing, Hedges Hill cutting and Plankenstein

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]]> Sat Jan 17 2009 Coedkernew 16-12-2008 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1626148.html Coedkernew 16-12-2008 Tuesday 16 December 2008: Coedkernew 16-12-2008

Arriva Wales 150284 Cross Country 170110 Arriva Wales 175109 First Great Western 43194 First Great Western 43194 First Great Western 150265 First Great Western 150265 67017 working the new FGW service to Taunton, tailed by 67028 67017 working the new FGW service to Taunton, tailed by 67028 67017 working the new FGW service to Taunton, tailed by 67028 First Great Western 43002 Arriva Wales 57315 leading 57314 on the heavily delayed working from Holyhead to Cardiff. This was beleived to be running ECS under a 5 headcode, due to the delay caused by a piece of plant breaking down in a possesion over night, blocking the line further north in Wales. Arriva Wales 57315 leading 57314 on the heavily delayed working from Holyhead to Cardiff. This was beleived to be running ECS under a 5 headcode, due to the delay caused by a piece of plant breaking down in a possesion over night, blocking the line further north in Wales. Arriva Wales 57315 leading 57314 on the heavily delayed working from Holyhead to Cardiff. This was beleived to be running ECS under a 5 headcode, due to the delay caused by a piece of plant breaking down in a possesion over night, blocking the line further north in Wales. Cross Country 170638

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]]> Tue Dec 16 2008 Kemble and Hullavington Area - 19 Nov 2008 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1613656.html Took a trip out today with Jack to Kemble and Hullavington. Some interesting sights! Wednesday 19 November 2008: Took a trip out today with Jack to Kemble and Hullavington. Some interesting sights!

An empty Kemble station NR MPV DR98962 and DR98912 pass Kemble on an RHTT NR MPV DR98962 and DR98912 pass Kemble on an RHTT NR MPV DR98962 and DR98912 pass Kemble on an RHTT NR MPV DR98962 and DR98912 pass Kemble on an RHTT NR MPV DR98962 and DR98912 pass Kemble on an RHTT NR MPV DR98962 and DR98912 pass Kemble on an RHTT 150221 approaches Kemble 150221 pauses at Kemble 150221 at Kemble 150221 leaving Kemble Kemble, looking toward Swindon Kemble, looking toward Stroud, Cheltenham and Gloucester 47828 at Kemble with power car 43175 on the 5Z70 Old Oak-Brush Loughborough 47828 at Kemble with power car 43175 on the 5Z70 Old Oak-Brush Loughborough 47828 at Kemble with power car 43175 on the 5Z70 Old Oak-Brush Loughborough 47828 leaving Kemble with power car 43175 on the 5Z70 Old Oak-Brush Loughborough 47828 leaving Kemble with power car 43175 on the 5Z70 Old Oak-Brush Loughborough 47828 leaving Kemble with power car 43175 on the 5Z70 Old Oak-Brush Loughborough 47828 leaving Kemble with power car 43175 on the 5Z70 Old Oak-Brush Loughborough 47828 leaving Kemble with power car 43175 on the 5Z70 Old Oak-Brush Loughborough Somewhere in North Wiltshire, near to Hullavington and Luckington Modern concrete track somewhere in North Wiltshire, near to Hullavington and Luckington Somewhere in North Wiltshire, near to Hullavington and Luckington HST somewhere in North Wiltshire, near to Hullavington and Luckington 66009 near to Hullavington and Luckington 66009 near to Hullavington and Luckington Lineside Access point near to Hullavington and Luckington Grey boxes by the lineside access point near to Hullavington and Luckington. Hot box detectors? Lineside Access point near to Hullavington and Luckington UID HST heading toward London near to Hullavington and Luckington UID HST heading toward London near to Hullavington and Luckington Jack peering over the bridge at some graffiti! Lineside Access point near to Hullavington and Luckington Lineside Access point near to Hullavington and Luckington Arty shot (sunset) near to Hullavington and Luckington Arty shot (Jack taking a photo) near to Hullavington and Luckington Arty shot (sunset) near to Hullavington and Luckington Arty shot (sunset) near to Hullavington and Luckington End of the day near to Hullavington and Luckington End of the day near to Hullavington and Luckington

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]]> Wed Nov 19 2008 Graham farish products - N guage show 2008 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1579217.html Graham farish products - N guage show 2008 Sunday 14 September 2008: Graham farish products - N guage show 2008

BYA Dutch Seacow EWS Seacow Olive Seacow Class 150/2 Class 150/2 Shunters Seacows BYAs JGA 47, Warships, 108 Blue 47 DRS 57 Transrail 60 Transrail 60 Class 150/1 Class 150/1 108s and Warhsips Class 150/2 New car range New car range

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]]> Sun Sep 14 2008 Fastline route learning, Thingley Junction http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1569475.html Fastline route learning, Thingley Junction Thursday 28 August 2008: Fastline route learning, Thingley Junction

43021 tails a London bound service as it slows for teh Chippenham stop 43135? accelerates away towards Bath from its stop at Chippenham 43135? accelerates away towards Bath from its stop at Chippenham Rear shot of the westbound set led by 43135? What's that appearing in the the distance? Looks like a Grid... 56311 passes Thingley working 0Z56 Derby to Portbury 56311 passes Thingley working 0Z56 Derby to Portbury 56311 passes Thingley working 0Z56 Derby to Portbury 56311 passes Thingley working 0Z56 Derby to Portbury 56311 passes Thingley working 0Z56 Derby to Portbury

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]]> Thu Aug 28 2008 Merehead Open Day - Detail Photos http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1534446.html Detail shots of Class 59/0, 59/2, 60 and Yeoman JHA hoppers, amongst others Sunday 22 June 2008: Detail shots of Class 59/0, 59/2, 60 and Yeoman JHA hoppers, amongst others

Class 60 60040 Underframe detail Class 60 60040 Underframe detail Class 60 60040 Underframe detail Class 60 60040 Underframe detail Class 59/2 detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 works plate Class 59/2 TOPS panel exhaust end Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 detail Class 59/2 59203 detail Class 59/2 59203 detail Class 59/2 59203 detail Class 59/2 59203 detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail Class 59/2 59203 underframe detail

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]]> Sun Jun 22 2008 Merehead Open Day - General Photos http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1534432.html Merehead Open Day - General Photos Sunday 22 June 2008: Merehead Open Day - General Photos

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]]> Sun Jun 22 2008 Westbury 19 June 2008 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1531094.html Westbury 19 June 2008 Thursday 19 June 2008: Westbury 19 June 2008

66175 idling 158778 159104 working to Bristol TM 159104 working to Bristol TM 66175 departing towards Bristol 66109 double heading with 59104 on a jumbo up to Acton 66109 double heading with 59104 on a jumbo up to Acton 66109 double heading with 59104 on a jumbo up to Acton 66109 double heading with 59104 on a jumbo up to Acton 66109 double heading with 59104 on a jumbo up to Acton 66109 double heading with 59104 on a jumbo up to Acton. Yes, they were in multi! 66109 double heading with 59104 on a jumbo up to Acton 66109 double heading with 59104 on a jumbo up to Acton JHA ARC 17905 JHA ARC 19843 JHA ARC 19857 JHA ARC 19889 JHA ARC 17906 JHA ARC 17923 JHA ARC 19899 JHA ARC 19888 JHA ARC 19886 JHA ARC 17924 JHA ARC 17927 JHA ARC 19838 JHA ARC 19883 JHA ARC 17913 JHA ARC 17901 JHA ARC 19885 JHA ARC 19853 JHA ARC 19882 JHA ARC 19809 JHA ARC 17902 JHA ARC 17929 JHA ARC 19912 JHA ARC 19811 JHA ARC 19816 JHA ARC 19845 JHA ARC 19804 JHA ARC 19865 JHA ARC 19905 JHA ARC 19909 JHA ARC 19875 JHA ARC 17925 JHA ARC 17915 JHA ARC 19806 JHA ARC 19901 JHA ARC 19897 JHA ARC 19867 JHA ARC 17904

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]]> Thu Jun 19 2008 Trainwest 2008 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1512285.html Trainwest 2008 Saturday 17 May 2008: Trainwest 2008

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]]> Sat May 17 2008 Westbury Good Friday 2008 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1480104.html A couple of engineers trains along with the usual mix of DMUs and HSTs. Also an Arriva Wales 150 on hire to FGW, and 08495 putting in an appearance too Friday 21 March 2008: A couple of engineers trains along with the usual mix of DMUs and HSTs. Also an Arriva Wales 150 on hire to FGW, and 08495 putting in an appearance too

59206 on spoil empties 08495 moving the CWR train into the yard 08495 moving the CWR train into the yard A complete 5 wagon HQA autoballaster set with: HQAG 380015 HQAH 380148 HQAH 380145 HQAH 380151 and finally HQAJ 380315 59206 59206 59206 underframe 59206 underframe 59206 underframe 59206 Recently refurbished 158750. This was formerly a celeb unit, being the only one left in Regional Railways colours (albeit with TPX vinyls Recently refurbished 158750. This was formerly a celeb unit, being the only one left in Regional Railways colours (albeit with TPX vinyls 59206 shunts the down yard 59206 departs the down yard with empty spoil wagons 59206 departs the up yard with empty spoil wagons 59206 departs the down yard with empty spoil wagons 59206 departs the down yard with empty spoil wagons MHA 394231 MHA 394960 MHA 394391 MTA 395162 MTA 395161 MHA 394225 MHA 394973 MHA 394277 MHA 394314 MTA 395360 MHA 394046 MHA 394904 MHA 394136 MHA 394384 MHA 394506 MFA 391131 MHA 394554 MHA 394728 MHA 394961 MHA 394828 MHA 394294 MHA 394632 MHA 396154 MHA 394245 MHA 394527 MHA 394508 MFA 391302 MHA 394729 MFA 391072

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]]> Fri Mar 21 2008 Westbury 24/2/2007 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1316097.html A couple of hours at Westbury one Saturday Saturday 24 February 2007: A couple of hours at Westbury one Saturday

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]]> Sat Feb 24 2007 Glastonbury Extras (and HSTs) @ Chippenham http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1316085.html Class 67s and HSTs at Chippenham. 67s running top and tail on load 6 (5 TSO, 1 BSO) not stopping at Chippenham. There were 2 sets, running Swindon - Castle Cary - Taunton and return. Wednesday 20 June 2007: Class 67s and HSTs at Chippenham. 67s running top and tail on load 6 (5 TSO, 1 BSO) not stopping at Chippenham. There were 2 sets, running Swindon - Castle Cary - Taunton and return.

43022 arrives at Chippenham on an up working 67006 tails 015 towards Swindon UID HST stopped at Chippenham on an up service UID HST departing on an Up service UID HST departing on an Up service Royal 67006 approaches with a service from Swindon HST arriving from Bath HST arriving from Bath 43177 leaving for London 43177 leaving for London 67029 approaching from the West 67029 approaching from the West 67013 tailing 029 to Swindon 67013 on the last southbound working of the day to Castle Cary and Taunton 67029 tails 013 on the run to Castle Cary 67029 tails 013 on the run to Castle Cary 43021's name plate 43021 working an up service 43021 waits for the guard's buzzer on an up service 43009 on the rear, clagging like a Valenta. This MTU seems to be suffering now Royal 67006 approaches with a service from Swindon on the last train of the day, heading to Westbury for stabling 67013 tails Royal 006 on the last train of the day, heading to Westbury for stabling 67015 approaching from the West 67015 approaching from the West

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]]> Wed Jun 20 2007 Merehead and Whatley - 16 Feb 2007 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1212787.html Photos from an afternoon at Merehead (Yeoman) and Wahtley (Hanson) quarries in Somerset Friday 16 February 2007: Photos from an afternoon at Merehead (Yeoman) and Wahtley (Hanson) quarries in Somerset

Headboard carried by some 59s in service in 2006, now in MRL HQ MAN! Gronk beyond some JHAs, taken from MRL HQ JHA 19342 at Merehead JHA 19325 at Merehead JHAs at Merehead 59103 leaving Merehead 08032 and JNA 3969 Rusty ZFV Dogfish Rusty ZFV Dogfish Wheels for wagons 08032 and JNA CAIB3969 08032 08032 JNA VTG3415 JNA VTG3415 - Marcorft and other details 08826 JNA VTG3415 JNA VTG3415 Buffer on a pallet More wheels English electric on 08826 engine Mendip van JHA in the shed 59206 and 104 on shed at Merehead 59206 The pit in Merehead shed Oil in Merehead shed 08650 in the shed 08650's radiator OLEO 08650 08650's generator 08650 TOPS and number Buffer beam detail 08650 Hi Intensity Headlight 08650 Part of an engine from GM 59206 vs van JHA OK19396 JHA OK19396 59104 59206 59104 Jumper BMAC light cluster - 59104 59104 Loco diagram - 59104 59104 cab 59206 from 59104 59104 cab layout Richard Webb in 59104 Ricahard Webb and my self aboard 59104

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]]> Fri Feb 16 2007 Livery fun.... http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1144139.html A collection of what ifs and maybes...... Thursday 23 November 2006: A collection of what ifs and maybes......

The next batch of GBRf locos are plain blue...maybe awaitng vinyls?????? What Eddie should have done...again a guess before the real one was seen What if..... Eddie had refurbed an old loco, and Virgin kept their HSTs???Hmm....... Southern 442 following the debate on RMWeb. Original pic (c) Martyn Read ukrailwaypics.fotopic.net used with permission And in Southeastern colours. Original pic (c) Martyn Read ukrailwaypics.fotopic.net used with permission What if Chiltern used loco haulage? Reminds me of Intercity livery a bit personally.... Thank god the 57s are still green and gold....though I don't think this looks too bad actually! Heritage repaint on 60001..... When Virgin flog their Voyagers, and Central launch a new London - B'ham service First win the next Cross Country franchise..... ...but use TPE style vinyls before the units get a full repaint What if DRS had 31s? And flush off the ends Or without full yellow ends... Done before the new FGW franchise started, what if tehy'd kept the 31s on Weymouth services? First vinyls on the Weymouth goyles.... EWS Western anyone? Or maybe Railtrack? The new EMD 4000 series, modified with UK style lights, ETH and MW socket Hmmmmmmmmmmm..... Very FAST line! For the Caledonian Sleeper.... To drag modified 325s at 125mph on the post runs....now theres a thought!!! Now Grand Central have bought some HSTs, will they look anything like this??? Doubt it

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]]> Thu Nov 23 2006 Worsley Works Class 67 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1135659.html Worsley Works N gauge class 67. It may not be perfect, but I think its skip shaped, and I'm happy for my my first etched kit. Becuase its my first kit, I glued, not soldered, the joints using a mix of superglue and epoxy resin. A major problem is the lack of weight because I took the motor and bogies form a Bachmann USA split chassis diesel, so I need to find some weight, and hopefully then it should run. This is the model I used as a donor: http://www.ehattons.com/StockDetail.aspx?SID=19915 Sunday 12 November 2006: Worsley Works N gauge class 67. It may not be perfect, but I think its skip shaped, and I'm happy for my my first etched kit. Becuase its my first kit, I glued, not soldered, the joints using a mix of superglue and epoxy resin. A major problem is the lack of weight because I took the motor and bogies form a Bachmann USA split chassis diesel, so I need to find some weight, and hopefully then it should run. This is the model I used as a donor: http://www.ehattons.com/StockDetail.aspx?SID=19915

General view of the body, awaiting yellow ends, glazing and transfers and TPM etched RCH jumpers General view of the body, awaiting yellow ends, glazing and transfers General view of the body, awaiting yellow ends, glazing and transfers A side shot showing how the motor was attached to the chassis. Two thin plastic strips are glued accross the chassis to provide an isolated mounting, and the motor is offset to one end to avoid the internal ribs on the body. These are the solid bulkheads included in the kit, but with the centre cut out to allow room for the motorisation The overall appearance of the chassis The overall appearance of the chassis Top view Top view The bogie mount. This comprises a plastic ring, cut in two, glued in front and behind the bogie to give a circle within which the bogie can rotate. Pieces were glued on the sides of the chassis top and bottom to sandwich the lip on each side of the bogie, and prevent it dropping out. The bogie mount. This comprises a plastic ring, cut in two, glued in front and behind the bogie to give a circle within which the bogie can rotate. Pieces were glued on the sides of the chassis top and bottom to sandwich the lip on each side of the bogie, and prevent it dropping out. This compares my scratchbuilt underframe with that of the Farish 66. Given they used CAD and I didn't, I'm pretty happy with mine, especially given I built it before my 66 arrived This compares my scratchbuilt underframe with that of the Farish 66. Given they used CAD and I didn't, I'm pretty happy with mine, especially given I built it before my 66 arrived Farish 66 with the 67 for comparison The roof details. The Worsley Works kit comes with a 66 style exhaust recess (as do GM's plans) so this needed correcting. Much time was spent with plastic and filler correcting this, and though not perfect, I am happy with the results. Again, another shot comparing the 66 and 67 exhaust setup. I jsut need to build the silencer now for the 67.

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]]> Sun Nov 12 2006 N Gauge Show http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1091795.html N Gauge Show Saturday 9 September 2006: N Gauge Show

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]]> Sat Sep 9 2006 Dapol GBRf Class 66s http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1091788.html Dapol 66702 and 66716. 716 was bought at the N guage Show in Leamington for £20 straight off of Dapol, because it was a customer return. I replaced the nameplates with Shawplan ones, using PVA glue. Sunday 24 September 2006: Dapol 66702 and 66716. 716 was bought at the N guage Show in Leamington for _20 straight off of Dapol, because it was a customer return. I replaced the nameplates with Shawplan ones, using PVA glue.

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]]> Sun Sep 24 2006 Motorsport Trucks http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1031849.html Combining 2 of my interests - Motorsport and Trucks Tuesday 25 July 2006: Combining 2 of my interests - Motorsport and Trucks

SWRT Renault Premium@Goodwood 2006 SWRT Renault Premium@Goodwood 2006 SWRT@Goodwood 2006 SWRT@Goodwood 2006 SWRT@Goodwood 2006 SWRT@Goodwood 2006 SWRT@Goodwood 2006 SWRT@Goodwood 2006 SWRT@Goodwood 2006 SWRT@Goodwood 2006 Honda F1@Goodwood 2006 Stobart WRC@Castle Combe 2006 Stobart WRC@Castle Combe 2006

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]]> Tue Jul 25 2006 Castle Combe Rallyday 2006 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1031104.html Pics from 2006 Rallyday. Includes many detail shots helpful for modellers like myself, particularly if you like Imprezas! Saturday 22 July 2006: Pics from 2006 Rallyday. Includes many detail shots helpful for modellers like myself, particularly if you like Imprezas!

Mikko Hirvonen in the Focus Mikko Hirvonen in the Focus Bowler Evo IX Rally Impreza WRC 04 ex Vatanen and Richards Escort MkII Rothmans MkIIs Hirvonen heads out for another run ex Burns Impreza 00 ex Burns Impreza 00 ex Burns Impreza 00 ex Burns Impreza 00 Is this the Tesco Value Sports car? 037 Metro 6R4 03 Impreza Who built this car?.... 03 Impreza - one for the modellers 03 Impreza 03 Impreza - one for the modellers 01 Impreza - Richard Burns Foundation Stobart Focus Stobart Focus Stobart Focus Matt Wilson Stobart Mini Stobart Mini Impreza WRC 99 Engine bay Impreza WRC 99 Engine bay Impreza WRC 99 Engine bay RS200 Impreza WRC 99 Engine bay Impreza WRC 99 Engine bay Impreza WRC 99 Interior detail Impreza WRC 99 Interior detail Impreza WRC 99 Interior detail Impreza WRC 99 Impreza WRC 99 Evo IX Road Car Some RB5s Bowler Wildcat Just a few RB5s....

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]]> Sat Jul 22 2006 Weathering experimentation http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1027489.html My attempts at weathering... Thursday 20 July 2006: My attempts at weathering...

Subtle Diesel smoke on the 158 The roof at the exhaust end is a different colour, just like real 66s! Showing the same effect And again Properly dirty 37 Pair of workhorses...

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]]> Thu Jul 20 2006 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2006 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c1017960.html Goodwood Festival of Speed 2006 Saturday 8 July 2006: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2006

Panhard et Lavassor Grand Prix Mercedes-Benz 720 SSK FIAT S74 Grand Prix Ferrari 550 Maranello TVR 400R Lancia Stratos Lancia Concept Car Alfa Romeo 1600 GTA Lamborghini Miura McQuay Norris Streamliner. Wow! Batmobile :-) well, maybe not quite And I thought the Stratos was a classic motor Kettle! The new Ferrari 599 My New PC Desktop! Prancing Horse Prodrive P2. It made Clarkson sick... Prodrive P2. It made Clarkson sick... SAAB of the future The legendary Veyron Too many people round the car=dodgy pics! SAAB interior Ford GT Aston Martin's new baby Renault R26, rear wing of the R25 Burnsy's Legacy Burnsy's Evo 4 Burnsy's Scooby 00 Burnsy's 03 Pug Burnsy's 01 Bug Eye Burnsy's Gr N Legacy Burnsy's Impreza 01 Me reflected in the window Burnsy's Impreza 01 Again McRae's R4 Charley Boorman popping a wheelie on his BMW A bike doing a burnout still going... Through the smoke Sir Jackie Stewart in his Tyrell Bruno Senna in his uncle's first ever winner Gene in teh F2004 Gary Paffett in the McLaren. Shiny! Doornbos in the RB1 Zonta in a Toyota Priaulx in the BMW Sauber Anthony Davidson - Honda RA106 Anthony Davidson - Honda RA106 - Burnout! Heikki Kovaleinen - Renault R25 Mark Webber - Williams FW28

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]]> Sat Jul 8 2006 Polybulks http://joalder.fotopic.net/c986378.html These are the N Gauge Society Grainflow kit built with MMA printed sides. Visit tdev.org.uk/mma today! Friday 9 June 2006: These are the N Gauge Society Grainflow kit built with MMA printed sides. Visit tdev.org.uk/mma today!

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]]> Fri Jun 9 2006 Woops! http://joalder.fotopic.net/c980228.html Here's what happens when you leave a Bachmann Farish class 66 running while popping downstairs to collect a cup of tea - 30 seconds max! Sunday 4 June 2006: Here's what happens when you leave a Bachmann Farish class 66 running while popping downstairs to collect a cup of tea - 30 seconds max!

Melted sideframe... Warped cog on leading axle The cog....

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]]> Sun Jun 4 2006 My Layout http://joalder.fotopic.net/c974411.html Some shots of my N Gauge layout Monday 29 May 2006: Some shots of my N Gauge layout

66135 parked on the main line! Dapol 66702 66702 on the main line Close up of 702 from the lineside 66702 at the crossing (again), lights blazing 66702 at the crossing (again), lights blazing MMA sides on the N gauge society Polybulk wagon, part way through weathering. This still needs an airbrushed pale grey coat to bring brushed weathering together Little bit of Photoshop trickery, with at least 3 photos blended together! A little play in Photoshop! A little play in Photoshop!

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]]> Mon May 29 2006 Calne Show Jan 06 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c945555.html Calne Show Jan 06 Saturday 21 January 2006: Calne Show Jan 06

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]]> Sat Jan 21 2006 Trainwest 2006 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c942524.html Trainwest 2006 Friday 7 April 2006: Trainwest 2006

Hornby tug 170 Under the Bridge downtown.... Pullman at speed A truly GREAT layout Shed lineup blue duff scooby skip scooby skip scooby skip their lives are in their hands CSI: Wells Green ooooh its blue French invasion hornby tug

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]]> Fri Apr 7 2006 Westbury 6 Aprill 2006 http://joalder.fotopic.net/c942502.html Westbury 6 Aprill 2006 Thursday 6 April 2006: Westbury 6 Aprill 2006

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]]> Thu Apr 6 2006 Odds and Ends http://joalder.fotopic.net/c906185.html Odds and Ends Wednesday 29 March 2006: Odds and Ends

With all the rumours of First buying out EWS, I just had to have a play... Please don't let this happen. Though the GBRf coloured 60 does look nice....

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