11th June 2013 - A Ride Behind 'CHELTENHAM' |
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| I was privileged to be invited to the re-dedication of 'CHELTENHAM' and opening of the Handyside bridge which was followed by a lovely dinner on the train and a ride on the footplate | |
11th June 2013 - Opening the Handyside Bridge |
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| Sir William McAlpine opens the 'Harry Potter Bridge' that used to span the platforms at King's Cross and is now installed across the loco yard at Ropley on the Mid Hants Railway | |
11th June 2013 - Re-Dedicating 'CHELTENHAM' |
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| 'CHELTENHAM' is re-dedicated by NRM Director Paul Kirkman in a short ceremony at Alresford on the Mid Hants Railway | |
10th June 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| Repairs to 57312 are progressing 66847 is off its bogies 57002 has entered the Paintshop 70008 is on the Maritime trip 455836 receives finishing touches The DRS Mk2s are ready to leave on Wednesday |
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7th June 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| 455836 is nearing completion 508302 is nearing the end! |
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7th June 2013 - Eastleigh |
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| 70099 is hauled past the gate on its way to LNWR Eastleigh | |
5th June 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| 47841 gleams in its new coat of blue 47832 awaits departure following repairs More Class 508 vehicles are ready for Scrapping |
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3rd June 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| 70019 brings in wagons for repair from Maritime 73212 (and 73207) take TRFB 40745 to Southampton Docks 31105 is back again! |
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31st May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| Siemens changeover with 450041 departing and 450099 arriving 47841 is now DRS blue in the Paintshop |
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30th May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| 31105 is back with UTU2 | |
29th May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| 31190 arrives to take 50026 and 977905 to Dereham on the Mid Norfolk Railway Colas 47727 departs with repaired Translators for 458 testing at Wimbledon |
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28th May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| Colas 66847 arrives for fuel tank repairs and replacement wheels 31105 is a rare visitor on a Test Train |
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23rd May 2013 - Shepherdswell |
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| The East Kent Railway A good variety of stock including several EMUs, a Class 09 and an Army Ruston The staff were very friendly and the tea was good! Well worth a visit |
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16th May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| Another DRS loco convoy departs with 47813 hauling 57311, 20305 and 47501 |
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15th May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| 57311 is complete and waits outside with 20305 for collection 47501 and 47813 bring in two DRS Mk2s Mk2 TSO 5908 is scrapped |
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14th May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| 70017 on the Maritime trip 57311 has been named 'Thunderbird' Mk2 TSO 6136 is scrapped |
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12th May 2013 - Swanage Railway Diesel Gala |
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| The Stars of the Show for me were the two LU liveried 20s All in all, a very well organised and run Gala Well Done to everyone concerned |
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11th May 2013 - Swanage Railway Diesel Gala |
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| A fantastic line-up of heritage traction! 08436, D3591 (08476), 20142, 20189, 20227, 31466, 33108, 33111, 37521, D9009 (55009) and 55019 plus 4-VEP 3417 |
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10th May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| 57311 nears completion | |
9th May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| Work on the Speno Rail Grinder is progressing well 57311 receives decals 47839 is now in the scrap line with the two Mk2 TSOs GLVs 68501 and 68504 have been stood down |
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8th May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| One of the 317s won't talk to the Translators so the move is cancelled 455835 has arrived |
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7th May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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317708 and 317709 are prepared for departure |
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3rd May 2013 - Severn Tunnel Junction |
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| 47245 on charter stock passing through | |
3rd May 2013 - Cardiff Canton |
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| Two recently arrived 08s | |
3rd May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| 08947 has arrived from the Isle of Grain 57311 gleams in the sunshine outside the Paintshop |
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2nd May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| 08650 departs, back to the Isle of Grain In the Paintshop, 57311 is now DRS blue |
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1st May 2013 - Eastleigh Works |
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| Work on the Speno Rail Grinder is well underway 08650 is positioned for loading on a lorry the following day |
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