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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 28.10.23

January 20, 2024  •  Leave a Comment
101 at Oxenhope101 at OxenhopeMaking it's debut in BR Blue livery, Class 101 hybrid unit made up of M51189 and Sc51803 awaits departure from Oxenhope with the 12.20 service to Haworth 28.10.23 Line up at depotLine up at depotLine of of locomotives and DMUs at Haworth MPD 28.10.23
143625 at Haworth143625 at HaworthWearing a special livery for the 'Keighley and Worth Valley Light Railway', 143625, is seen at Haworth MPD on what is likely to be it's only weekend in service on the KWVR 28.10.23 Class 101 at HaworthClass 101 at HaworthMaking it's debut in BR Blue livery, Class 101 hybrid unit made up of M51189 and Sc51803 returns back to Haworth MPD 28.10.23
143625+144011 at Haworth143625+144011 at HaworthKWVR liveried 143625 + WYPTE Metro liveried 144011 depart Haworth MPD to enter service (after some shunting movements) 28.10.23 143625+144011 at Haworth143625+144011 at HaworthKWVR liveried 143625 + WYPTE Metro liveried 144011 are seen at Haworth and prepare to head to Oxenhope to take up the service 28.10.23

On 28th October, I went to the Multiple Unit Gala at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway to get some photos of the newly repainted class 101 DMU and 143625 making its one and only outing at the railway.  Also out and about was the West Yorkshire PTE liveried class 144011 and railbus M79964


Saltcoats Seawall 21.10.23

January 20, 2024  •  Leave a Comment
380001+380104 at Saltcoats380001+380104 at SaltcoatsScotrail Saltire liveried 380001+380104 accelerate out of Saltcoats and along the seawall with 2T16 14.07 Largs - Glasgow Central service 21.10.23 380004+380102 at Saltcoats380004+380102 at SaltcoatsScotrail Saltire liveried 380004+380112 head along the seawall on approach to Saltcoats station with 2T15 13.45 Glasgow Central - Largs 21.10.23
380004+380102 at Saltcoats380004+380102 at SaltcoatsScotrail Saltire liveried 380004+380112 head along the seawall on approach to Saltcoats station with 2T15 13.45 Glasgow Central - Largs 21.10.23  

Scotrail Saltire liveried 380001+380104 accelerate out of Saltcoats and along the seawall with 2T16 14.07 Largs - Glasgow Central service and 380004+380112 head along the seawall on approach to Saltcoats station with 2T15 13.45 Glasgow Central - Largs services


156495 & 156503 at Girvan 19.10.23

January 20, 2024  •  Leave a Comment
156495 at Girvan156495 at GirvanOne of two units trapped south of Girvan due to the Ayr Station Hotel Fire, 156495, is seen stabled at Girvan awaiting its next duty 19.10.23 156503 at Girvan156503 at GirvanOne of two units trapped south of Girvan due to the Ayr Station Hotel Fire, 156503, is seen stabled at Girvan awaiting its next duty 19.10.23
156503 at Grivan156503 at GrivanOne of two units trapped south of Girvan due to the Ayr Station Hotel Fire, 156495, is seen stabled at Girvan awaiting its next duty 19.10.23 Girvan StationGirvan StationGirvan Station frontage 19.10.23

Following the Ayr Station Hotel Fire in September 2023, Scotrail Class 156s 156495 & 156503 were trapped south of the station without access northwards towards Ayr station.   Both units are seen awaiting their next duties at Girvan Station on 19th October 2023


313212 at Eastleigh 13.10.23

January 20, 2024  •  Leave a Comment

313212 at Eastleigh313212 at EastleighFive months after withdrawal and after a scrapping process that began in July, one Southern liveried class 313 vehicle remains: 62604 from 313212. It is seen awaiting its fate at Eastleigh Arlington works on 13.10.23.

Five months after withdrawal and after a scrapping process that began in July, one Southern liveried class 313 vehicle remains: 62604 from 313212. It is seen awaiting its fate at Eastleigh Arlington works on 13.10.23.


69008 at Eastleigh 13.10.23

January 20, 2024  •  Leave a Comment

69008 at Eastleigh69008 at EastleighGBRF liveried 69008 passes through Eastleigh with 4Y19 Mountfield Sidings - Southampton West Docks 13.10.23

GBRF liveried 69008 passes through Eastleigh with 4Y19 Mountfield Sidings - Southampton West Docks 13.10.23


50007 and 50049 at Bournemouth 11.10.23

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50049 tnt 50007 at Bournemouth50049 tnt 50007 at BournemouthGBRF's 50049 & 50007 with 4 barrier coaches and recently refurbished and reduced to 4 carriages Class 458/4 458425 sandwiched inbetween, passes through Bournemouth with 5X72 Wembley Receptions 1-7 - Bournemouth T&RSMD ECS move 11.10.23 500059 tnt 50007 at Bournemouth500059 tnt 50007 at BournemouthGBRF's 50049 & 50007 with 4 barrier coaches and recently refurbished and reduced to 4 carriages Class 458/4 458425 sandwiched inbetween, passes through Bournemouth with 5X72 Wembley Receptions 1-7 - Bournemouth T&RSMD ECS move 11.10.23

GBRF's 50049 & 50007 with 4 barrier coaches and recently refurbished and reduced to 4 carriages Class 458/4 458425 sandwiched inbetween, passes through Bournemouth with 5X72 Wembley Receptions 1-7 - Bournemouth T&RSMD ECS move 11.10.23


458407+458417 at Bournemouth 11.10.23

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458407+458417 at Bournemouth458407+458417 at BournemouthNewly refurbished and reduced from 5 to 4 cars, class 458/4s 458407+458417 pass through Bournemouth with 5Q91 Basingstoke - Bournemouth T&RSMD ECS working 11.10.23
458407+458417 at Bournemouth458407+458417 at BournemouthNewly refurbished and reduced from 5 to 4 cars, class 458/4s 458407+458417 pass through Bournemouth with 5Q91 Basingstoke - Bournemouth T&RSMD ECS working 11.10.23

Newly refurbished and reduced from 5 to 4 cars, class 458/4s 458407+458417 pass through Bournemouth with 5Q91 Basingstoke - Bournemouth T&RSMD ECS working 11.10.23


153376 at Eastleigh 10.10.23

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153376 at Eastleigh153376 at EastleighArriva Blue liveried Network Rail Inspection Train 153376 is seen in the yard at Eastleigh 10.10.23

Arriva Blue liveried Network Rail Inspection Train 153376 is seen in the yard at Eastleigh 10.10.23


Clapham Junction 10.10.23

January 20, 2024  •  Leave a Comment

Units at Clapham JunctionUnits at Clapham JunctionWith London's skyline in the background, a selection of units including a South Western Railways 458, a 444 and 450 are seen around Clapham Junction 10.10.23

With London's skyline in the background, a selection of units including a South Western Railways 458, a 444 and 450 are seen around Clapham Junction 10.10.23


London Transport Museum Store 23.9.23

January 20, 2024  •  Leave a Comment

On 23rd September, I visited the London Transport Museum Store at Acton Depot in London.   Catching an early flight from Edinburgh to Gatwick, I then caught a class 377 from Gatwick to Clapham Junction then from Clapham Junction to Wimbledon.   From Wimbledon I headed to Acton via the District Line to Earl's Court and then the Picadilly line to Acton Town.  

21392 at Earls Court21392 at Earls CourtLondon Underground S Stock set 21392 is seen arriving at Earls Court with an Eastbound District line service to Edgware Road 23.9.23 Earl's Court benchEarl's Court benchBench seating with London Underground roundels at Earl's Court 23.9.23 140 at Acton Town140 at Acton Town1973 Picadilly Line stock led by 140 approach Acton Town with a service to Cockfosters 23.9.23
Earl's Court Station Earl's Court station signage View from overbridge outside Acton Town

From Acton Town station, its a 2 minute walk to the museum and once inside it's packed to the rafters with items relating to the Underground and London Transport in General.  There is a wide selections of Buses, Trams and Underground Trains onsite.   The Underground stock was my main interest on the day with plenty of vintage trains and vehicles to see:

61 at Acton Museum Depot61 at Acton Museum DepotNSE liveried 1940 built Waterloo and City driving car 61 (also classed as a class 487 on TOPS) seen at the Acton Museum Depot 23.9.23 3327 at Acton Museum Depot3327 at Acton Museum DepotLondon Transport Red liveried 1927 built Standard Stock Driving Motor 3327 is seen on display at the Acton Museum Depot open day 23.9.23 3530 at Acton Museum Depot3530 at Acton Museum Depotex Northern line 72 stock driving car 3530 in bare aluminium exterior is seen on display at the Acton Museum Depot 23.9.23 3052 at Acton3052 at Acton1967 Victoria Line Driving car 3052, famous for carrying Queen Elizabeth II to the offical opening of the line, is seen on display at Acton Depot Museum 23.9.23
Waterloo & City Car 61  Standard Car 1972 Northern Line Stock 1967 Victoria Line Stock
ESL 107 at ActonESL 107 at ActonLondon Underground Sleet Loco ESL107, built from the cab ends of 2 1903 Central line motor cars in 1940 is seen at Acton Museum Store 23.9.23 L134 at ActonL134 at ActonEx works pilot car L134 under restoration back to 1927 standard car 3379 seen atActon Museum Store 23.9.23 38 stock at Acton38 stock at ActonLondon Transport Red liveried 1938 heritage train made up of vehicles 10012 + 012256 + 12048 + 11012 seen at Acton Museum Depot 23.9.23
Sleet Car Standard Car 1938 Stock L51 Engineering car in Pride Livery

It was a very interesting visit to the Museum.   Once I'd been, I had a couple of hours spare before returning home, so I visited Northfields to photo some of the Picadilly 73 stock.   Then it was off to Heathrow for a flight back to Edinburgh.   More photos from the day at: https://scottishtrains.zenfolio.com/p946354454

Most of my Photographs and sightings are from my favourite locations in the Lanarkshire area, including

  • Carstairs
  • Float Viaduct
  • Abington
  • Cartland
  • Hartwood
  • Greenfaulds
  • Holytown
  • Coatbridge Central
  • Auchengray
  • Carluke
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