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I got word this morning that 47540 had arrived at Wensleydale Railway. The loco arrived last night on the back of a Heanor Haulage low loader. When I arrived the loco had already been unloaded and the haulage crew were starting to winch 80105 onto the trailer for the journey back to Bo'ness...

Shots showing 76079 running over the main line without even a support coach in tow are now online at http://www.clagmonster.fotopic.net This move was very interesting due to the lack of coaching stock and came about due to the fact that the loco may soon be sold to the NYMR and see use on Esk...

Test Unit 950001 Currently Working 2Q08 0556 ex-Doncaster SELECTED TIMES Doncaster TMD 05d56 Thirsk 0711 Northallerton 0718 Darlington Bank Top 0730 Darlington N. Rd. 0732 - 0747 Shildon 0759 Bishop Auckland 0804 - 0809 Sildon 0813 Darlington N. Rd. 0825 Durham 0846 Pelaw 0908...

Journies as follows Southbound 1A60 0641 ex-Sunderland (Northallerton 0745) 66515 was seen on Northbound coal at Northallerton 70013 “Oliver Cromwell” was shunting onto the TPE depot at York ready for the SSE 47810/3/28, 57006, 66731, 66714, 08428 at Doncaster & Yards CHECKED AT SIGNAL...

Just got back from a quick trip to Thirsk. Highlights include 66 on steel, 66/7 (below) and GBRf Coal along with a 225 set working in reverse formation. Also seen was an XC HST set which ran South on the centre roads at the same time as 1N25 (GC HST) and 1A61 (GC 180) were sat in the slow-line...

Grand Central's 1A61 ( 0918 ex-Sunderland ) path started running today. The train was 12 late upon departure from Northallerton and pics are at http://www.clagmonster.fotopic.net

Following radiator repairs 20166 has been started for the first time at Wensleydale Rly. Following a few other jobs the loco will be performing 100 shake-down miles before being ready to play.

A Trip Out To The NYMR To See The Sole Remaining NSE Loco, 50027 "Lion", In Action. As Well As The 'Hoover' 60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley" and 45212 Were In Action Throughout The Day. Many Shots Were Taken Around Bridge 29 At Darnholm But A Look At Beck Hole Allowed For Some Exploring Which Led To...

Had a ride up to Edinburgh yesterday. As well as plenty of freight action on the way including 66047 and 66597 we saw the Jarrow Oil Tanks, 180105 on test and CrossCountry power cars at Craigentinney. Other sights of interest were the mothballed flask loading point and Duneray and a 66...

Today I made a trip to York to see Deltic 22 Form 0Z56 Barrow Hill - York NRM and 0Z55 York NRM - ELR. Upon arrival plenty of passing trains were seen with 180105 on test for Grand Central. Class 66s passed through the station on freight including 66729 which heading South along platform 5...

Hi, Pics of yesterday's trip to Toton have been added to http://www.clagmonster.fotopic.net Highlights include class 37s (425/402), Network Rail MPV, Management Train, Stored Locos and shunting action

In recent times I came to know an old railwayman whilst on my rail related travels. He can remember when steam engines were still commonplace on BR but spent most of his time working on diesels out of Thornaby. This particular tale made us all roar with laughter but also cringe as you are...

Just returned from a very enjoyable ride on the VIP special to Kings Cross on baord 180112 to see the unit named and the 4th service launched. Shots of the run including the naming and on board the train can be seen at: http://www.clagmonster.fotopic.net

On Wednesday 29th July the newly painted Grand Central class 180(112) will be running to London as a VIP trip to launch the 4th path and recieve the name 'James Herriot'. I'm going to be on the train and timins are as follows: 5Z61 0839 Heaton T&RSMD - Sunderland 0914 Heaton T&RSMD...

The home fleet at Wensleydale Railway is set to expand yet further with the arrival of 2 new locos in the next few weeks. In addition to 47540, on which a decision is to be made upon arrival as to the plans for renovation. Exciting news is that Llangollen's 25313 will be coming to the line...

Hi All, A bit of gen that may be of use to you. 31166 is booked to leave Wensleydale Railway for TJ Thompsons with a 'Fag Packet' brake force runner and 2 CAF locos. No times are available yet but it is thought that 2 locos will arrive in the reversing line (could be any 47s/57s/66)before...

Pcitures showing 66841, 47237, 57006 & 47145 shunting and departing Darlington for TJ Thompsons have now been added at http://www.clagmonster.fotopic.net

My website has recently been updated with my ride behind K1 and 47760 on the 'North Eastern Mountaineer', the recent running weeekend at Wensleydale and 90035 + VWC + DVT + 90021 at Northallerton on 'Footex' See http://www.clagmonster.fotopic.net

Photos from this highly successful event added to http://www.clagmonster.fotopic.net

My website has recently been updated with 55022 shunting at Battersby on the 0Z47 Shildon - Grosmont (Via Battersby) 0Z48 Grosmont - East Lancs (Via Battersby & York). Also added are photos of HNRC 20166 at Wensleydale Railway undergoiung repairs having arrived from Shackerstone to become...