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143289-7 143289-7 155080-5 & 232587-6 Madgeburg HBF 140716-2 View of Halle Depot 152147-5 sat on Halle Depot 152147-5 on Halle Depot 143124-6 Leipzig HBF 106 004 'ITL' at Dresden Friedrichstadt 106 004 'ITL' at Dresden Friedrichstadt 143193-1 Dresden HBF ICE Baby at Dresden HBF 101048-7 Dresden HBF 140637-0 '133' Infraleuna arrives with rake of gas tanks into the yard at GroBkorbetha Infraleuna '133' and '205' GroBkorbetha Yard 133 Infraleuna GroBkorbetha 155078-9 152163-2

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]]> Sat Oct 31 2009 Misc Railway Photos http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1750257.html I created this section to include all photos that are not worthy a section of it own. Includes photos taken through the UK at various locations. Friday 4 September 2009: I created this section to include all photos that are not worthy a section of it own. Includes photos taken through the UK at various locations.

47732 runs round the Holyhead train view of Crewe diesel depot two EWS reds park next to each other 47732 on the holyhead service 47791 acting as Crewe thunderbird! 66603 park in Bay at Rugby View of Thornaby depot gernal view of store locos 56087 running round! another shot of 60024 on lime hoppers 37675 sits in the sun! 45112 on St Pancra Specials 60013 l/e to depot GNER Eurostat at Peterbrough 58030 in GIF livery before shipment to Spain 66094 + 66051 on LHS Another shot of 58015 08676 in yard typical scene of 58s at Didcot 37174 parked in yrd with 37895 31106 at Bristol TM 59102 sits at the buffers at Westbury 59004 appoach the station with stone 31454 sits at Weymouth after working from Bristol 87024 on VWC service 37698 by Rugby station 66407 on diverted liner 66093 on EWS coal 66505 on 4M81 there always has to be ying ying about!! 60034 on empty steel through Cardiff 37798 stabled on Didcot a view of Didcot Yard 66045 stabled on LHS 60002 departs off the Yard 57003 passes through on liner 66225 on engineers 60003 on Theale - Robbeston tanks 57001 on liner 37682 at Birmingham New Street! Harry Needle 37515 Harry Needle 37087 67020 + 67004 + 67012 57304 under the arch at Crewe Naked 37! 47828 at Bristol TM 47316 basking in the sun!

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]]> Fri Sep 4 2009 Freight Hotspot: Newport (South Wales) http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1749448.html Freight Hotspot: Newport (South Wales) Wednesday 2 September 2009: Freight Hotspot: Newport (South Wales)

37698 propels onto Godfrey Road Another shot of 37670 & 698 66123 on godfrey sidings 60064 on Newport 59202 making a unsual sight, leaving Newport LHS Tugs sat on Godfrey road, Godfrey is now sadly gone 66070 on engineers to ADJ yrd 60027 on empty steel bound for Margam 60047 onto Newport Godfret Rd 60047 66087 with HST in background 66162 leaves Godfrey Rd 60007 light onto stabling point 57001 on 4O51 Cardiff - Southampton freightliner 09015 on 8E01 ADJ - Llanwern tripper 60059 light engine towards Llanwern 66173 heads the 6B65 Westbury - ADJ engineers New Order! 66718 with 4 brand new 66s on 0MO6 Newport - Willesden TMD 66719 in the consist, all complete with Metronet Livery 60096 rolls through on a UID tanks working 66070 on 6H27 Margam - Llanwern slabs 60022 6C41 Newport ADJ to Westbury yard 60079 on 6B33 Theale - Robeston tanks 60038 passes Newport on 6C02 Bristol - Newport ADJ Someone obviously would be happy to see BR back! 60047 heads off to Llanwern 66043 stabled on Godfrey Road Locos on Godfrey road, our only time of day we had sunshine and we were about to go home! Typical 66083 6C83 Machen - Westbury Yrd Hanson hoppers 66240 rounds the corner on steel service for Round Oak or Dee Marsh 66193 heads for Margam on steels 66523 + 66620 on the centre roads 66170 on 6V92 Corby - Margam empty coils 66033 on 6B24 Didcot Yard - Cardiff Wentloog 66167 on Washwood Heath to Margam Meas boxes 09015 on the centre road waiting access to ADJ

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]]> Wed Sep 2 2009 Day Trip to Fishguard http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1749444.html Day Trip to Fishguard Wednesday 2 September 2009: Day Trip to Fishguard

37425 at Fishguard 37425 runs round another shot of 37425 Heart of Wales, view from Fishguard dockside 37425 with the clifs dominating the view 37425 with ship in view 37425 at Bridgend

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]]> Wed Sep 2 2009 Bromsgrove 2009 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1749048.html A selection of photos throughout 2009 from Bromsgrove and the Lickey Incline. Other local spots will be included in this section. Enjoy! Wednesday 2 September 2009: A selection of photos throughout 2009 from Bromsgrove and the Lickey Incline. Other local spots will be included in this section. Enjoy!

60011 Westerleigh to Lindsey 6001137670 6M17 Long Marston - Bescot 66200 6V36 Lackenby-Margam 66556 4v09 Rugeley P.S - Stoke Giford 60096 on 6E37 Margam to Lackenby empty steel slabs 30.06.09 60096 6e37 Margam - Lackenby 37670 6M17 Long Marston - Bescot 37670 6M17 Long Marston - Bescot DVT 82131 on rear of 6M17 behind 37670

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]]> Wed Sep 2 2009 Amsterdam Weekend 22.08.09 - 23.08.09 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1746703.html I spent the weekend in Amsterdam on 22nd August, to visit my dutch friend in Alkmaaer which is 40 minutes north of the city. I have included a small collection of photos I took at Amsterdam Central and Amersfoort throughout the weekend. Wednesday 2 September 2009: I spent the weekend in Amsterdam on 22nd August, to visit my dutch friend in Alkmaaer which is 40 minutes north of the city. I have included a small collection of photos I took at Amsterdam Central and Amersfoort throughout the weekend.

A beasty unit stands at Amsterdam Central 1723 on a rake of double deck stock 2963 on rear of a local stopping service at Amsterdam Central pantograph of 1604 1604 waits to detach from the Amsterdam to Milano international city service 1713 stands under the great roof of Amsterdam Central 1713 at Amsterdam Central Frontage of Amsterdam Central, alot of restoration work going on at present Just outside the main station, Netherlands take care of their cyclist, here a view of two storey bike park! A young girl takes a blind eye to the bikes heaven! 1723 arrives into Amsterdam Central Side view of 1723 4062 'Dog' unit arrives into Amersfoort 1718 at Amserfoort 1718 on a double deck stock at Amserfoort 6423 runs light engine through Amersfoort 6423 runs light engine through Amersfoort 4038 arriving into Amersfoort station 4038 stands at Amersfoort 1748 departs Amersfoort on a international service

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]]> Wed Sep 2 2009 Belgium and Germany 21st - 24th April 2009 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1689164.html Belgium and Germany 21st - 24th April 2009 Tuesday 28 April 2009: Belgium and Germany 21st - 24th April 2009

64 250 at Mariebourg Shed Wheels of 64 250 7304 former SNCB shunter BB63149 Mariebourg BB63149 554.11 4610 Mariebourg Station 4610 railcar 4103 passes Mariebourg Shed 2721 Charleroi Sud 2705 Charleroi Sud 2721 and 2705 at Charleroi Sud 7864 + 7845 rounds the bend on a container train at Antwerpen Berchem One of many new Class 186 Traxx locos Beligum railways have ordered, 2819 Antwerpen Berchem

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]]> Tue Apr 28 2009 Midland Region 2008 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1586511.html Midland Region 2008 Monday 29 September 2008: Midland Region 2008

18011 and HST at Worcester Shrub Hill 66201 6G77 Bescot - Burton Water Orton 12.02.08 66503 4L90 Hams Hall - Felixstowe, Nuneaton 12.02.08 60076 6B30 Mountsorrel - Northampton, Nuneaton 12.02.08 60076 6B30 Mountsorrel - Northampton 12.02.08 323222 Bescot Stadium 04.04.08 37422 Bescot Engineers Yard 04.04.08 66425 sandwich in a convoy at Stafford 04.04.08 66544 on heavy haul towards Walsall, 04.04.08 66619 at head of a convoy, a positioning move to Basford Hall to enable them to work ballast trains for the weekend 04.04.08 67003 on uid ECS working at Stafford 04.04.08 67003 held at red signal, Stafford 04.04.08 37401 + 37417 0Z37 Didcot Yard - Bescot seen passing Tyesley 28.09.08 60014 light engine to Wolverhampton Steel Terminal passing Tamebridge Parkway 29.09.08 66303 4O90 Doncaster Railport - Grain passing Tamebridge Parkway 29.09.08 66305 6M90 Avonmouth - Ratcliffe, passing Tyesley 28.09.08 67022 on Wrexham bound service passing Tyesley 28.09.08

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]]> Mon Sep 29 2008 Carnforth Open Day 27.07.08 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1553766.html Carnforth Open Day 27.07.08 Thursday 31 July 2008: Carnforth Open Day 27.07.08

20307 D5310 37685 40145 33025 47854 37710 33029 47854 20302 20302 37602 47526 47489 and 47526 47489 & 47526 & 47772 Line up of growlers! 47525 37517 08678 37229 with the coal tower in the background 37229 66429 37108 37108 tuck inside the old shed 33030 60074 D2381 55022 37676 + 47355 37676 gleaming in WCR livery 47786 portrait view of 47786 86259 70013 + 46115 70013 70013 + 46115 + 5690 46115 & 5690 5690 also note the old fashioned van in the distance Carnforth Station Junction signal box

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]]> Thu Jul 31 2008 The Midlands Region 12/07/08 - 18/07/08 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1547101.html A selection of photos I taken across the Midlands and Staffordshire over the past few days. Saturday 19 July 2008: A selection of photos I taken across the Midlands and Staffordshire over the past few days.

170631 leaving New Street on 1V38 15:59 to Hereford 15.07.08 323207 leaves New Street on a cross city south service 15.07.08 325008 on mail, Heamies Farm 18.07.08 40145 with 37906 on 0Z40 to SVR (Kidderminster) 15.07.08 40145 stands at Birmingham New Street 15.07.08 Arriva Cross Country refurbished 43301 out on it first run on 9V65 Edinburgh - Plymouth 18.07.08 47787 on rear of 5Z97 at Stenston Junction 18.07.08 47851 on 5Z97 Carnforth - Derby at Stenson Junction 18.07.08 60047 6e41 Westerleigh - Lindsey Stenston Junction 18.07.08 6233 to Crewe heritage, Bramshall level Crossing by Uttoxeter 18.07.08 66050 on 6K50 Toton - Crewe engineers, comes off the freight only line at Stenston Junc 18.07.08 66074 6L26 Burton - Ispwich Wharf, Stenston Junc 18.07.08 66145 6e79 Wolverhampton - Scunthorpe, Stenston Junc 18.07.08 66414 4S45 Daventry - Mossend, Stafford 17.07.08 66501 4L96 Trafford Park - Felixstowe Heamies Farm, 18.07.08 66560 6M04 Portbury Docks - Rugeley P.S, Heamies Farm north of Stafford 18.07.08 66588 light engine to Crewe Basford Hall, Heamies Farm 18.07.08 66608 light towards Crewe on the fast line at Heamies Farm 18.07.08 66615 6z61 Chaddeston - Carlisle Yard, Stenston Junc 18.07.08 67001 stands in Shrewsbury 12.07.08 67001 1J86 12.07.08 67001 rests at Shrewsbury after arriving with 1217 London Marylebone service 12.07.08 67015 leads with 1P13 Shrewsbury - London Marylebone 12.07.08 67017 on rear of 1J86 12.07.08 67028 on rear of 1Z51 Euston - Ormskirk VSOE at Stafford Queensville Curve 18.07.08 67030 on 1Z51 06:50 London Euston - Ormskirk, Stafford Queensville Curve 18.07.08 92017 6X77 Wembley Yard - Mossend 18.07.08 37906 aka slug 6 on rear of 0Z40 to Kidderminster SVR 15.07.08 40145 whistling away with the welcome sign in the foreground 15.07.08

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]]> Sat Jul 19 2008 Washwood Heath 02.07.08 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1538303.html An afternoon session on the bridge by Washwood Heath photographing various freights, unfortunately the weather wasn't very good and dull most of the afternoon. First time I actually photograph stuff off this bridge. Wednesday 2 July 2008: An afternoon session on the bridge by Washwood Heath photographing various freights, unfortunately the weather wasn't very good and dull most of the afternoon. First time I actually photograph stuff off this bridge.

47828 to Loughbrough 56302 4O90 Birch Coppice - Thamesport 56302 4O90 60075 6B30 60075 6B30 Mountsorrel-Northampton 60076 6e41 Westerleigh - Lindsey empty tanks 66053 6e79 Wolverhampton - Scunthorpe 66097 4H93 66097 arrives into yard on 4H93 Ironbridge - Washwood Heath empty coal 66305 4G81 to Daw Mill 66305 4G81 66505 4O17 Lawley Street - Southampton 66513 4z05 Ratcliffe - Daw Mill 66539 4e44 Southampton - Leeds 66564 6e98 Daw Mill - Drax P.S 66568 4M94 Felixstowe - Lawley Street

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]]> Wed Jul 2 2008 Tyseley 100 Open Weekend 28.06.08 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1536322.html Tyseley 100 Open Weekend 28.06.08 Sunday 29 June 2008: Tyseley 100 Open Weekend 28.06.08

08616 in London Midland livery 13029 139001 parry people mover for the Stourbridge Shuttle 153354 170108 inside Tyseley Shed 31190 31422 33021 33202 + 47828 33202 47580 (47732) 47770 47828 50033 5029 and 5043 steamers 55034 bubble car 57307 86259 86259 'Less Ross' 960014 D1755 Side view of 139001 London Midland Tyseley Unit depot Tyseley 100 nameplate on 08616

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]]> Sun Jun 29 2008 Long Marston Open weekend 9.06.08 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1526686.html A selection of photos from the open weekend with fabulous sun and blue skies! Wednesday 11 June 2008: A selection of photos from the open weekend with fabulous sun and blue skies!

86215 08447 08736 08345 20902 37683 37898 47701 56011 56021 66722 66722 73201 still in South West Trains livery 73201 looking smart in its livery 86215 a former ex-anglia machine 86223 and 86215 86228 86229 86235 & 87014 86245 86401 in Network Southeast livery 86401 looking the business its livery 87002 in BR blue, ready for its return to the mainline with GBRF 87002 87006 87010 87014 with an impressive line of sparks! 87028 and 87022 in the workshops being prepared for its export to Bulgaria 87023 87027 by the main gates another view of 86215 Anglia 86s motorail 96608 demonstrates the loading of cars onto these vans One line of sparks!

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]]> Wed Jun 11 2008 Germany trip 03.05.08 - 05.05.08 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1507170.html Flew out to Hamburg (Lubeck Airport) from Stansted Airport and spent 3 days visiting various depots across the Hamburg and Hanover region. This included visits to Westerland, Kiel, Lubeck, Bremen, Maschen etc. So enjoy the photos :) Thursday 8 May 2008: Flew out to Hamburg (Lubeck Airport) from Stansted Airport and spent 3 days visiting various depots across the Hamburg and Hanover region. This included visits to Westerland, Kiel, Lubeck, Bremen, Maschen etc. So enjoy the photos :)

232705.3 at Lubeck Depot 363162.9 Lubeck Depot 295086.3 Lubeck Yard 218431.5 Lubeck HBF 218431.5 at Hamburg HBF ER20-12 Hamburg-Altona HBF 215913.5 at Westerland 215913 215913.5 on a car shuttle service at Westerland 218182.4 + 218184.0 at Westerland DE2700-05 Private owner (NOB) at Westerland DE2700-05 (NOB) Westerland 218190.7 at Niebull Depot side view of CFL Cargo 1505 CFL 1505 Niebull CFL Cargo 1505 CFL 1505 at Niebull private owner (NOB) DE2000-03 at Niebull station View of the impressive bridge structure onroute to Kiel a view out of the train window while heading for Kiel 112151.6 at the blocks at Kiel HBF 112151.6 at Kiel HBF 112151.6 at Kiel HBF EVB 622.01 stabled by Hamburg-Harburg A view of Maschen Yard Maschen Yard 295021.0 232437.4 at Lubeck A line of locos at Maschen Depot 335109.5 at Maschen Depot View of Maschen Loco stabling point A line of 7 shunters in view at Maschen Depot, view from the office building! A over view of Maschen Yard claimed to be the biggest yard in Europe and it is mighty huge! Never seen a yard like it 363632.1 Maschen Depot Another view of Maschen Depot 152141.8 and 189053.2 amongst other locos at Maschen Depot A line of shunters at Bremen Cargo S.P. 295096.2 at Bremen Cargo S.P. 152132.7 at Bremen Cargo S.P. 185214.4 at Bremen Cargo S.P. A line of locos by the Turntable at Bremen Cargo S.P. 185195.5 at Bremen Cargo S.P. 143063.6 at Bremen Cargo S.P. 146102.9 at Bremen HBF 146102.9 ICE aproaches Bremen HBF 111140.0 at Bremen HBF ME146-16 at Hanover HBF OBB 1116.205 at Hanover HBF

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]]> Thu May 8 2008 Birmingham Cross City Line 2008 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1496135.html A selection of photos of the well known cross city line between Redditch - Longbridge and Lichfield Trent Valley via Birmingham New Street. I will intend to take some photos of the everyday services that passes down this route, especially on the southern side. As I pass through this route regularly and have always wanted to try some locations for photography on the line. Also I like to take the opportunity to photograph the distinctive Centro livery before it disapear away by October 2008. So this section will be expanded over a period of time. Enjoy! Saturday 19 April 2008: A selection of photos of the well known cross city line between Redditch - Longbridge and Lichfield Trent Valley via Birmingham New Street. I will intend to take some photos of the everyday services that passes down this route, especially on the southern side. As I pass through this route regularly and have always wanted to try some locations for photography on the line. Also I like to take the opportunity to photograph the distinctive Centro livery before it disapear away by October 2008. So this section will be expanded over a period of time. Enjoy!

323218 with 2N54 Longbridge - Lichfield City, Five Ways 19.04.08 323222 at Five Ways with 2R31 Lichfield City - Redditch, note the BT tower in the background 19.04.08 323220 with 2N50 Longbridge - Lichfield City, leaves University station 19.04.08 323219 leaves University Station with 2R62 Longbridge - Lichfield Trent Valley 19.04.08

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]]> Sat Apr 19 2008 Bromsgrove 2008 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1457191.html A selection of photos from the local area and surrounding areas. Monday 11 February 2008: A selection of photos from the local area and surrounding areas.

170635 & 66059 awaiting its next duty 14.06.08 31459 with 5Z47 Derby RTC - Exeter St.Davids 25.03.08 37037 on rear of 0Z51 convoy through Bromsgrove 03.06.08 37401 + 37417 1Z66 05:05 Cardiff Central - Ravenglass passes Pikes Pool in glorious early sun 14.06.08 37417 + 37401 on Ravenglass - Cardiff Central Stoke Works Junction, shame the sun went in behind the clouds before it turned up! 14.06.08 37423 leading with D7612 + 20110 + 31108 and 37037 on 0Z51 Totnes - Crewe 03.06.08 37423 + 37606 Paignton - Crewe Spitfire Railtours charter 21.06.08 47375 on 5Z46 Bristol St.Phillip Marsh - Loughbourgh 22.04.08 55022 1Z47 08:00 Cardiff Central - Llandrindod Wells, Pikes Pool Field-Lickey Incline 29.03.08 60022 6E41 Westerleigh - Lindsey empty tanks passes Banker Bridge 10.06.08 60048 on 6V92 Corby - Margam passing Stoke Works, 22.04.08 60074 powers up through Bromsgrove with 6E41 Westerleigh - Lindsey empty tanks, named Teenage Sprit as well adorning the logos of DB Scenker! 29.05.08 60076 on 6E41 Westerleigh - Lindsey 17.06.08 60091 6V92 Corby - Margam on the approach to Stoke Works Junction 17.06.08 60093 6V92 Corby - Margam empty coils, 10.06.08 66002 6V92 Corby - Margam passes Bankers Bridge 27.05.08 66039 6M88 Llanwern - Dee Marsh loaded steel arrives for bankin assistance 14.06.08 66058 6Z42 Croft Quarry - Brierley Hill loaded gritstone 29.05.08 66059 stabled waiting for it next duty 14.06.08 66068 6V35 Rotherham Steel Ter - Cardiff Tidal. One of the only freight which can be photographed in the summer months. 06.06.08 66085 approaches Bromsgrove with 4M20 Southampton - Castle Bromwich empty jags. A service which can only be photographed in summer, so quite lucky to get this in daylight! 06.06.08 66093 6X52 Portbury Docks - Washwood Heath loaded cars, approaches Bromsgrove, this was taken at 20:12. 30.05.08 66096 on 6X52 Portbury Docks - Washwood loaded cars, this has become a daily service, now summer approaching with lighter eves, I will try atempt to photograph this in better conditions sometime. taken on 27.05.08 66110 storming up with 6X52 Portbury Docks - Washwood Heath 05.06.08 66163 6V35 Rotherham - Cardiff Tidal 13.06.08 66180 6X52 Portbury - Washwood Heath just passes Bromsgrove Station 13.06.08 66213 6M60 Tavistock Junction - Cliffe Vale, Pikes Pool Field, Lickey Incline 29.03.08 66723 on 4Z89 Leeds Hunslet - Long Marston, passing south of banker bridge, 22.04.08 GBRF 66732 + 66730 + 66731 on 0Z66 14:30 Newport Docks - Crewe passes Bromsgrove Station, this is the first time a brand new gbrf loco convoy have come this way, this is due to the 66 needing further attention at Crewe 18.04.08 9703 on rear of 5Z47 Derby RTC - Exeter St.Davids 25.03.08 uid voyager and 66056 22.04.08 XC 170112 Bromsgrove - Nottingham 11.02.08 1M57 Hereford - Birmingham crawls pass Pikes Pool Field, Lickey Incline 11.02.08 57005 towing 47761 on 0Z76 Gloucester Horton Road to Butterly, Pikes Pool Field,Lickey Incline 11.02.08 1E39 Plymouth - Newcastle storms up the bank 11.02.08 66213 6M96 Margam - Corby, Pikes Pool Field, Lickey Incline 11.02.08 66058 banking 6M96, Pikes Pool Field, Lickey Incline 11.02.08 60034 6V92 Corby - Margam, Banker Bridge, 11.02.08 60091 6V92 Corby - Margam truddles down the loop on approach to Stoke Works Junction 15.02.08 47237 5Z60 Derby - Laira, Whitford Curve, Stoke Works 15.02.08 66055 banks 6M96 with 60071 up the Lickey Incline. The steep gradient can be seen here 19.02.08 66055 banks 6M96 with 60071 on front 19.02.08 170102 races down with 1V23 Nottingham - Cardiff Central 19.02.08 60022 6V92 Corby - Margam, Whitford Curve, Stoke Works Junc 19.02.08 66118 4V16 Toton - Portbury, Croome Perry 21.02.08 66238 6V92 Corby - Margam, Croome Perry 21.02.08 60022 6V07 Round Oak - Margam, Croome Perry 21.02.08 57005 6Z73 Beeston - Cardiff operated by Advenza Freight 07.04.08 37417 + 37401 1Z71 16:05 Cardiff Central - Blackburn approaching Vigo Bridge, not a easy one to photograph as the sun was in awkward position but still came out ok 12.04.08 31233 4Z08 24.06.08

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]]> Mon Feb 11 2008 A Morning in Worcester 18.09.07 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1441661.html A Morning in Worcester 18.09.07 Monday 14 January 2008: A Morning in Worcester 18.09.07

66103 on delayed 6M98 Cardiff Tidal - Brierley Hill empty scrap? Worcester Tunnel 18.09.07 150013 with a Dorridge Service, Worcester Tunnel 18.09.07 170523 with a Birmingham service 18.09.07 66167 6M81 Margam - Round Oak Worcester Tunnel 18.09.07 A different view aspect! Central Trains 150 crosses over the River Seven, Worcester 18.09.07 a uid 170 crosses the River Seven with a service for New Street 18.09.07

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]]> Mon Jan 14 2008 Christmas Trip to Beligum and Netherlands 2007 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1436964.html Christmas Trip to Beligum and Netherlands 2007 Sunday 6 January 2008: Christmas Trip to Beligum and Netherlands 2007

SNCF 66232 Sollac Yard, near Grand Synthe 2557 Antwerpen Docks 2557 2557 8270 Antwerp Docks 8270 Another view of 8270 7713 with a tank train waiting to depart Kallo Yard,Antwerpen 7710 Kallo Yard, Antwerpen 640 Europoort Yard, Rotterdam ERS 1505 Europoort Yard,Rotterdam ERS 1505 Europoort Yard 6427 Europoort, Rotterdam 6454 Europoort Yard ERS 66 Europoort Yard,Rotterdam We were waiting on the bridge as the road was up to allow this to pass We were waiting on the bridge as the road was up to allow this to pass Railon 204.626.6 Industrial shunter 761 'Shunters' Depot, Waalhaven 6453 'Shunters' Depot, Waalhaven Rotterdam 203-102 'Shunters' Depot, Waalhaven Rotterdam 203-102 203-102 at 'Shunters' Depot, Rotterdam another view of 203-102 6407 crosses over the road to head for the container terminal 6407 Waalhaven 9112 Sati Wagon Works 7862 Antwerpen Noord 8441 2010 Antwerp Noord 8441 Antwerpen Noord ECR (Euro Cargo Rail) Antwerpen Noord 2350 Antwerpen Noord 2356 sits next to 1312 2556 Antwerpen Noord 2204 Antwerpen Depot SNCF 36007 SNCF and SNCB locos in view at Antwerpen Noord sncf 36028 Close up of SNCF 36028 SNCF 36028 Antwerpen Noord 1331 sits under beautifull sunshine! 1331 1331 Antwerpen Depot 6331 Antwerpen Noord 6331 Antwerpen Noord

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]]> Sun Jan 6 2008 Germany 20th - 24th October 2007 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1396183.html A huge selection of photos from Germany mostly around the Koln and Aachen area. Also couple places from Beligum and France for good measure :) Friday 26 October 2007: A huge selection of photos from Germany mostly around the Koln and Aachen area. Also couple places from Beligum and France for good measure :)

16602 Calais 16602 Calais sncf 75016 Solloc Yard sncf 75016 Solloc Yard 2603 Schaarbeek Depot 2158 and 2610 Schaarbeek Depot 2610 Schaarbeek Depot 2158 Schaarbeek Depot loco line up Schaarbeek Depot 5509 Schaarbeek Depot 5511 and 5509 Schaarbeek 5511 Schaarbeek 5509 and 5511 Schaarbeek Depot 5514 Schaarbeek Schaarbeek Schaarbeek 8011 Schaarbeek depot Schaarbeek 8011 Schaarbeek 8241 Schaarbeek 8269 Schaarbeek 8217 Schaarbeek depot DE671 at the HGK depot, Koln DE13 at the HGK depot, Koln DH 33 at the HGK depot, Koln DE71 and DE84 at the HGK Depot, Koln 151007 on Gremburg Depot 185199 and 294169 152131 on Gremburg Depot locos at Gremburg Depot 185199 + 225030 Was a very wet sunday here, so hence poor quality photos at Gremburg depot but here a record shot of the line up of locos here! ERS 6612 Gremburg 155253 294880 Gremburg Gremburg Signal and control Box ES64 U2-068 siemens Displox.. slightly blured cuz of bad weather condition and was flying! 140808 departs the yard under Gremburg, Where I am stood is the level crossing, the barriers can be down up to one hour! Poor weather conditons, but this view illstrates the use of semaphore signals at Gremburg 152052 Gremburg level Crossing ICE at Gremburg 482024 Gremburg 726004 test train at Koln West Another DB high speed train 482016 Koln West 482016 Koln West 644546 Koln West MWB V1801 Koln West with a amazing load of one tank wagon! uid HGK loco at Koln West 111011 Koln West

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]]> Fri Oct 26 2007 Digital Effects and Editing! http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1372278.html Now here something different..Here some of the digital effects that can be done with photos using photo editing software such as Photoshop CS etc...I personally think it creates a chance to play around with interesting effects. I will add some over time as I work on some more and try some different effects using my skills in these areas (i.e. Photoshop etc) For now I have added some of the more simple effects that can be done. Monday 17 September 2007: Now here something different..Here some of the digital effects that can be done with photos using photo editing software such as Photoshop CS etc...I personally think it creates a chance to play around with interesting effects. I will add some over time as I work on some more and try some different effects using my skills in these areas (i.e. Photoshop etc) For now I have added some of the more simple effects that can be done.

66514 with a Long Marston move... here I have taken the colour out of the background by using a saturation effect to take the colour out and appears as black and white..Can produce nice interesting effects to the photos, does not always work with every photo. If sheds were built years ago..would we have seen headcode boxes! Well we can always imagine it! 37406 in Mosaic Tiles effect, this was purely using one of the many filter effects you can apply to the image I think this will describe the voyagers well! I have used a filter called Plastic wrap to give the voyager that plastic look effect!

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]]> Mon Sep 17 2007 France Beligum & Netherlands 23/08/07 - 27/08/07 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1358754.html A wide collection of photos taken throughout the trip from various places in France, Belgium and Netherlands, including Antwerp, Rotherdam area etc... Wednesday 29 August 2007: A wide collection of photos taken throughout the trip from various places in France, Belgium and Netherlands, including Antwerp, Rotherdam area etc...

7787 Gent Dampoort Yard DE6303 Gent Dampoort 1209 Gent Dampoort Yard wagons being hump shunted around Gent Dampoort Yard 7715 Gent Dampoort Yard 7716 Gent Docks Industial shunter Gent Docks unit 699 Gent Merelbeke 6210 Merelbeke 6203 Merelbeke 6228 Merelbeke 6219 Merelbeke 6228 Merelbeke Depot 7823 Merelbeke 6212 Merelbeke 1332 Merelbeke 1306 Merelbeke Depot 1332 + 1335 Merelbeke SNCB 7403 Antwerp Ooderden Yard hump shunting at Antwerp Noord Yards 7855 Antwerp Berchem 2126 Antwerp Berchem 2505 Antwerp Berchem 2739 Antwerp Berchem 7780 + 7779 Antwerp Berchem 7841 + 7843 Antwerp Berchem 1211 on containers at Antwerp Berchem unit 931 7857 on steel at Antwerp Berchem 7778 + 7772 car train at Antwerp Berchem 9112 Antwerp Docks 7406 Antwerp Docks 7406 Sati Wagon Works DE 6301 Antwerp Docks DE 6301 7403 Antwerp Noord 7842 Antwerp Noord 2557 Antwerp Noord 8256 Antwerp Noord 8260 Antwerp Noord Antwerp locos line up! 2514 Antwerp Noord 2558 Antwerp Noord 2558 Antwerp Noord 1338 Antwerp Noord 1338 8274 Antwerp Noord 1329 Antwerp Noord 1329 Antwerp Noord 6264 & 5121 Antwerp Noord

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]]> Wed Aug 29 2007 Luxembourg and Belgium Trip 24th - 25th July http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1334481.html A wide range of photos from the recent trip to Luxembourg and Beligum. This collection includes photos from SNCB Stockem Depot in Beligum with full permission, Railways from Luxembourg City and Bettembourg etc. The railways in Luxemboug has a good variety of locos and units with DB,SNCF,SNCB and of course CFL, the state national railways coming into Luxembourg! Friday 27 July 2007: A wide range of photos from the recent trip to Luxembourg and Beligum. This collection includes photos from SNCB Stockem Depot in Beligum with full permission, Railways from Luxembourg City and Bettembourg etc. The railways in Luxemboug has a good variety of locos and units with DB,SNCF,SNCB and of course CFL, the state national railways coming into Luxembourg!

SNCB 163 SNCB unit 161 & 163 CFL 3008 at Liege SNCB 8068 on Salzinne Works, Namur 5538 Salzinne Works, Namur 5502 Salzinne Works, Namur 5538 Salzinne Works,Namur 8068 at Namur Works 8218 8232 8069 with other shunters being shunted around on Salzinne Works, the driver stop to allowed us to take this photo! 2712 Salzinne Works, Namur 6251 Libramont Station CFL 4018 CFL 4018 and 4013 CFL 4010 advert! CFL unit 2203 and 2201 CFL 3018 DB 181 213-0 Unit CFL 2205 SNCF 15008 stands next to CFL unit 2205 SNCF 15008 at Luxembourg CFL 1102, this was the station shunter SNCB 2021 at Luxembourg City CFL Cargo 1104 on freight at Luxembourg CFL 1807 on freight through Luxembourg TGV 541 at Luxemboug CFL 3018 on passenger CFL 1816 light engine at Luxembourg CFL unit 2016 SNCF 338 double deck unit side view of 1102 CFL 1102 Luxembourg 1102 CFL 1102 at Luxembourg City DB 181 218-9 DB 181 218 CFL 2208 SNCF 15025 DB 181 218-9 at Luxembourg CFL 1052 at Bettembourg CFL 4005 double headed with 4006 on steel at Bettembourg Station CFL 4005 & 4006 round the curve at Bettembourg towards Rodange CFL service trains arrives into Bettembourg station heading for the city CFL 4007 on passenger at Bettembourg CFL 4012 CFL 2210 CFL 2212 Luxembourg Station CFL unit 2202 CFL 3013 arrives into Luxembourg

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]]> Fri Jul 27 2007 Barrow Hill 20 Gala! 14/07/07 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1329077.html A selection of photos from the 20 gala, to celebrate 50 years of there existance on the railways. Thursday 19 July 2007: A selection of photos from the 20 gala, to celebrate 50 years of there existance on the railways.

89001 looking good in its Intercity livery 20189 A view of the collection in Roundhouse shed 20096 and 20092 20227 2004 (20228) 20904 20119 20096 and 2004 (20228) 20096 RFS 20105 (2016) 20001 nose view D2302 33021 31468 47832 Victa Westlink Rail 37217 + 37667 Nose view of 37667 37217 DRS 37667 More Choppers! 20228 20121 20087 and 20048 D8048 D8020 20119 20315 20311 on Barrow Hill to Hope Cement Works charter 20092 Another view of 20227 20001 20121 20227 20001 D8000 D8000 A view of the 20s in the yard

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]]> Thu Jul 19 2007 DRS Carlisle Open Day 07.07.07 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1320986.html A collection of photos from the Open day and including couple charters at Carlisle station. Sunday 8 July 2007: A collection of photos from the Open day and including couple charters at Carlisle station.

20311 57011 in DRS livery, recently delivered to them 20311 and 37688,47802 in the distance Nose view of 20311 57011 20313 66412 left to right 37038 37608 20310 66415 20305 37038 and 37608 20310 66412 20308 inside the shed 37611 37038 37608 + 20310 37688 37688 47802 shows off it new DRS livery scheme 47802 66411 A view of the depot from nearby bridge 6233 at Carlisle 6233 name 6233 before it heads for the Settle & Carlisle 57314 Carlisle Station 47847 + 47853 on Nuneaton - Carlisle charter

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]]> Sun Jul 8 2007 Sparks at Worcester Yard http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1316606.html Went to photography 87006 + 87007 + 87008 and 87026 in Worcester Yard, before they were moved to Long Marston. Some unsusual shots of sparks with no overhead wires! Monday 2 July 2007: Went to photography 87006 + 87007 + 87008 and 87026 in Worcester Yard, before they were moved to Long Marston. Some unsusual shots of sparks with no overhead wires!

87006 87008 and 87007 87008 87006+ 87026 a view of the sparks in Worcester Yard 87026 heads a line of 87s 87026 87007

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]]> Mon Jul 2 2007 Beligum Trip 14/06/07 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1304864.html Photos from the recent Belgium trip, mostly from Leige, Namur (Salzinne Works) and Charleroi-Sud. The weather wasn't perfect again but no fog or mist this time! Sunday 17 June 2007: Photos from the recent Belgium trip, mostly from Leige, Namur (Salzinne Works) and Charleroi-Sud. The weather wasn't perfect again but no fog or mist this time!

A view of Leige Station. It in the process of being rebuilt, very impressive Unit 410 Liege, interior of these units ar nice and comfty but the outside is terriable! CFL (luxembourg) 3003 at Liege with a luxembourg bound service another view of CFL 3003 CFL 3003 Liege 1359 arrives into Liege with a Eupen to Ostende service Thalys 4306 at Liege 2229 prepares to bank a passenger up Liege bank which is on a gradient of 1 in 33 ! View of locos at Namur Works 6214 Namur Works nearest first, 6214,5532,6288,5308,5524 5524 5308 Namur Works 5308 7369 Namur Works Namur Works, left to right 6288,5532,6214 1801 Namur Works 2511 lookin in a sorry state at Namur Works 5204 Namur works 5504 + 6235 Namur Works 6235 Namur Works 6307 Namur Works 7372 shunter Fine looking beast 5204 at Namur Works 9147 9147 shunting around Namur works nice line up of beasties at Namur Works SNCF 36028 runs along the River bank with steel coils sncf 36028 steel coils at Namur 2628 stabled at Charleroi-Sud 2314 light throu Charleroi 7829 light thro Charleroi-Sud Unit 743, note the cab windows! Unit 743 at Charleroi-Sud 2620 potters around Charleroi 9 shunters in a line! Just outside Charleroi 7317 1191 stands at Brussels Midi in the storm!

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]]> Sun Jun 17 2007 Slug 6 bash on Severn Valley 09/06/07 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1304840.html Slug 6 bash on Severn Valley 09/06/07 Sunday 17 June 2007: Slug 6 bash on Severn Valley 09/06/07

37906 appoaches Kidderminster with ex Bridgnorth service Slug 6 clagging away! hmm who cares about Global warming! what a beast! 37906 at Bridgnorth 37906 stands at Kidderminster

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]]> Sun Jun 17 2007 The Bristol Coal Stone Haul Railtour http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1297242.html A excellent railtour ran with 50049 and 31285 and 31105 around the Bristol visiting lines such as Portbury,Westerleigh,Tytherington,Avonmouth etc. Friday 1 June 2007: A excellent railtour ran with 50049 and 31285 and 31105 around the Bristol visiting lines such as Portbury,Westerleigh,Tytherington,Avonmouth etc.

50049 50049 at Bristol Temple Meads 57601 stabled at Bristol Temple Meads another shot of the peds 31285 + 31105 Bristol Temple Meads 31285 and 47810 with the typical great western style station in the background another view of 50049 31285 + 105 pulls away from BTM peds on the Portbury branch with Clifton Bridge in the distance 31105 + 31285 at Bath Spa on the appoach to Avonmouth Coal Terminal Westerleigh Oil Terminal Tytherington Quarry Headboard says it all

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]]> Fri Jun 1 2007 Elford and Tamworth 1st May 2007 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1269234.html Elford and Tamworth 1st May 2007 Wednesday 2 May 2007: Elford and Tamworth 1st May 2007

37406 + 66180(DIT) 6D44 Bescot - Toton, Portway 01.05.07 66011 ews coal heading south at Portway, 01.05.07 66952 6V97 Beeston - Tidal scrap, Portway 01.05.07 90042 on northbound liner, Tamworth 01.05.07 60056 on engineers, Tamworth 01.05.07 66239 Burton - Bescot Trip, Tamworth 01.05.07 47810 Brush - Landore power car move, Tamworth 01.05.07 31233 + 31285 on network rail test train, Tamworth 01.05.07 37406 6G45 Toton - Bescot 01.05.07 66509 heavy haul, Tamworth 01.05.07

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]]> Wed May 2 2007 Belgium Trip 28/03/07 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1244995.html A collection of photos of SNCB railways, from this day trip. Mostly at Antwerpen and Brussels. Weather conditions was dire so no sunny shots unfortneley, but did manage plenty of photos as usual ! Monday 1 January 2007: A collection of photos of SNCB railways, from this day trip. Mostly at Antwerpen and Brussels. Weather conditions was dire so no sunny shots unfortneley, but did manage plenty of photos as usual !

1347 on rear of express at Brussels 1347 2714 through Brussels 2139 waits patiently at Gent 2135 arrives into Gent in full gloom beastie 6201 at Merelbeke Depot 2139 with a up service at Merelbeke 400 (unit) 221 (unit) 550 nickname as rubberduck units Shunter 9123 at Merelbeke Depot 2124 at Merelbeke 2331 light thro Merelbeke 36008 on mixed freight Antwerp 2615 on containers 4131 at Antwerp 807 (unit) 2320 heads a light engine move 2328 at Antwerp 7843 + 7854 at Antwerp with a friendy driver giving a wave! 7854 2316 at Antwerp 2316 with tank train 1187 7869 2346 + 2359 on freight at Antwerp 1203 Antwerpen Berchem 7855 on mixed freight at Antwerp 1208 on pipes at Antwerp 7845 + 7850 on freight at Antwerp 2323 on containers at Antwerp Thalys 4306 at Antwerpen 2609 Antwerpen 1350 at Antwerp 36005 on grain train? at Antwerp 2122 arrives at Brussels Midi A view of a Belgium railway double deck coach 2142 at Brussels 2738 Brussels Midi 2741 Brussels Midi 1360 at Brussels 2013 on rake of double deck coach train 380 (unit) at Brussels 2714 & 2703 sits at Brussels Midi german ICE 4652 at Brussels Midi 2114 at Brussels Midi 2354 at Brussels front end of ICE 4652

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]]> Mon Jan 1 2007 Gloucester & Warwick Diesel Gala 30/03/07 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1244991.html small collection from the disesl gala Sunday 1 April 2007: small collection from the disesl gala

Steam heat 47105 at Toddington 37219 at Cheltenham Racecourse 37219 runs round at Cheltenham 37219 at Wichcombe 20137 at Cheltenham Racecourse 31.03.07 D8137 Nose end of D8137 73129 arrives into Wichcombe 6915 - 37215 37215 + 37219 + 37324 at Winchcombe 3 X 37s at Wichcombe Tripple growlers on the appoach to the tunnel

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]]> Sun Apr 1 2007 Water Orton http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1244975.html A small collection of photos taken from Water Orton, wasn't the most ideal day for taking photos, so excuse some photos which are taken in less ideal condition! Monday 2 April 2007: A small collection of photos taken from Water Orton, wasn't the most ideal day for taking photos, so excuse some photos which are taken in less ideal condition!

66093 Southampton - Burton 66556 on heavy haul 60015 Washwood Heath - Peak Forest 57007 Lawley - Felixstowe 60027 6Z58 Tidal - Rotherham 66001 Rugby - Immingham 67021 Birch Coppice - Bescot 66039 60054 6V92 Corby - Margam 66513 wagons for repair to Tyesley 66549 heavy haul 66104 Bescot - Toton 47840 light engine 47840 66133 ballast 57004 Felixstowe to Lawley Street 60009 6E41 Westerleigh - Lindsey tanks 66153 empty coal 56303 4O90 Doncaster - Thamesport 47810

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]]> Mon Apr 2 2007 Freight Hotspot: Hatfield and Stainforth http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1222920.html A selection of photos from the East Midland Rover, here some of the good shots i took throughout the week. Sunday 4 March 2007: A selection of photos from the East Midland Rover, here some of the good shots i took throughout the week.

60025 Hatfield & Stainforth 66506 on heavy haul at Stainforth 66190 on coal at Stainforth 66244 on coal at Hatfield & Stainforth 66150 on Doncaster to Immingham enterprise at Hatfield & Stainforth 66168 on Scunthorpe - Aldwarke steel empties at Hatfield & Stainforth 66194 on Roxby empty waste at Stainforth

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]]> Sun Mar 4 2007 Bromsgrove 2007 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1204609.html Bromsgrove 2007 Thursday 8 February 2007: Bromsgrove 2007

Not a recent shot, but a shot that I haven't included on here before, a uid voyager races towards Bristol, a mile south of Stoke Works Junc. The livery on these voyager will be a thing of the past soon from November 2007 66169 Portbury - Rugeley coal 66058 banker arrives at Bromsgrove 60043 6V07 Round Oak - Margam Droitwich Spa 04.01.07 47813 6Z03 Bescot - Long Marston passing Droitwich Spa 04.01.07 66222 on Portbury Docks to Rugeley loaded MGR thro Kings Norton UID voyager races northbound with the last rays of winter sun 06.02.07 66620 on 6V97 Beeston - Cardiff Tidal loaded scrap 06.02.07 66059 about to hook and bank a EWS coal 66083 on empty EWS coal hoppers 08.02.07 66059 08.02.07 Voyager races through snow heading northbound 08.02.06 170516 with a Nottingham service 08.02.06 66175 vice a 60 on 6E41 Westerleigh - Lindsey empty tanks 08.02.07 37059 + 20313 6M56 Bridgwater - Crewe nuclear flasks 08.02.07 60073 coasts down the bank with 6V92 Corby - Margam 08.02.07 60002 thunders north with 6E09 Margam to Lackenby 08.02.07 66243 on 6Z21 East Usk - Elstow loaded grit 08.02.07 66149 on 6M71 Avonmouth - Ironbridge MGR 08.02.07 66508 on 6V97 Beeston - Cardiff Tidal 66055 waits to bank a Portbury coal 13.03.07 47826 1T66 Birmingham - Cheltenham Spa 13.03.07 60038 6V92 Corby - Margam 02.04.07 66040 4V09 Washwood Heath -Portbury 02.04.07 60018 6Z98 Lindsey - Westerleigh tanks 02.04.07 60038 6V92 Corby - Margam at Stoke Works Junc 05.04.07 66035 light engine appoaches Stoke Work Junction 05.04.07 66100 4V16 Washwood Heath - Portbury 05.04.07 47853 1Z41 Preston - Minehead Whitford Curve 14.04.07 47840 5Z72 Derby - Laira Whitford Curve 14.04.07 60043 6V92 Corby - Margam Whitford Curve, Stoke Works Junc 17.04.07 37510 + 37087 6M67 Bridgwater - Crewe, just taken off the footbridge south of Droitwich station, this was a difficult shot due to the postion of the sun 17.04.07 47847 + 47815 (D1748) 1Z30 Minehead - York, Pikes Pool(Lickey Incline) 28.04.07 47245 on rear of 1Z79 Skipton - Bath 28.04.07 47851 (D1648) 1Z79 Skipton - Bath, Stoke Works Junction 28.04.07 37510 6Z37 Stoke Gilford Yard - Ashford, Lickey Incline 01.05.07 66555 Beeston - Cardiff Tidal 47828 Landore - Loughbourgh 09.07.07 31454 5Z32 Oxley - Gloucester 11.07.07 66017 6E35 Margam - Lackenby 11.07.07 66512 4Z82 Rugeley P.S - Portbury 18.07.07 60052 6M96 Margam - Corby 19.07.07 60052 6M96 19.07.07 66055 19.07.07 66001 6V36 Lackenby - Margam 19.07.07 66724 5Z91 Derby - Laira refurb FGW stock, seconds after this pass the sun came out, not impressed after waiting a pleasent hour for it! 19.07.07 37605 on rear of 1Z14 Derby RTC - Oxford 16.08.07 37606 1Z14 Derby RTC - Oxford via Worcester 16.08.07 47703 + 43040 5Z45 Loughborough - Landore 16.08.07 20302 + 20303 6M56 Berkley - Crewe

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]]> Thu Feb 8 2007 Freight Hotspot: Peterbourgh (30/01/07) http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1198250.html A small collection of photos from the Peterbourgh trip. Wednesday 31 January 2007: A small collection of photos from the Peterbourgh trip.

66147 at Peterborugh 21.08.06 66707 + 66704 light engine to Peterbourough GBRf depot 21.08.06 66226 on 4E25 Bow - Heck empty plasmor blocks at Peterbrough 21.08.06 66535 on 4L35 Leeds - Felixstowe 21.08.09 66409 on 6M57 Hitchin - Peak Forest empty stone at Peterborugh 21.08.06 66612 on empty scrap from Hitchin 66111 Mountstorrel – Kennett 66560 60090 on 6M87 Ely – Peak Forest 66508 6M57 Hitchin – Peak Forest 66508 66114 4D56 Bigglewade – Heck 66578 4L85 Leeds - Felixstowe 66579 on 4E24 Thamesport – Leeds 66720 on 4E33 Felixstowe – Doncaster Railport 66182 runs round in station

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]]> Wed Jan 31 2007 Paris 08.11.06 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1157859.html A small selection of photos from the trip to Paris, but limited as we had problem with the Strike and the travelling around. So photos from Gare D'est station mainly. As that was the most interesting. Sunday 10 December 2006: A small selection of photos from the trip to Paris, but limited as we had problem with the Strike and the travelling around. So photos from Gare D'est station mainly. As that was the most interesting.

another so called beastys! 72179 72139 at Paris Gare d'est 72139 branding. I assume it says locomotive protecting the environment? 67419 diesel hauled passenger 16732 155037 stands next to 15003 both carrying two different examples of SNCF livery X72728 unit, a interesting shaped unit! 15063 at the blocks a line up of locos at the blocks 15003 stands at Gare d'est 15052 Side shot of a Class 1500 15021 67523 awaits departure

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]]> Sun Dec 10 2006 Belgium Trip 10/10/06 - 11/10/06 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1110351.html A selection of photos from the latest belgium trip including Antwerpen, Gent and Brussels. Sunday 15 October 2006: A selection of photos from the latest belgium trip including Antwerpen, Gent and Brussels.

2341 on oil tanks - Antwerpen Bercham PB15 on cargovans at Gent Merelbeke 4540 at Antwerp Bercham 7721 at Antwerpen Bercham 7719 at Antwerp Bercham 2019 on a coal train at Antwerp Bercham 36026 light engine towards 2347 on mixed frieght at Antwerp Bercham 7869 + 7866 on hoppers 1188 on Amesterdam service 1333 + 1338 on VERY lengthy freight 2328 + 2333 on containers SNCF 36022 on steel pipes at Antwerp Bercham 2005 on loaded coal 2336 on containers 1205 on freight through Antwerp Bercham 1306 - Antwerpen Bercham 2605 leads a containers 2635 on mixed freight at Antwerp Bercham PB20 on containers at Antwerpen Bercham, don't why this came out blurred for 6330 light engine at Antwerpen Bercham 7861 + 7847 on containers 2360 + 2326 on liner flats, note both pantographs are up on each loco!! 7867 on flats at Antwerp Bercham 1183 on rear of a Amesterdam service SNCF 36026 with a mixed freight at Antwerp Bercham 4342 at Antwerpen Bercham 1360 pushes towards Antwerp Central 2001 rolls down with containers 2760 sits next to the station sign 2760 departs Brussels Midi 2732 under the low evening sun at Brussels Midi 2505 rolls out with a rush hour at Brussels 4537 at Brussels Midi CFL 3005 arrives at Brussels Midi in the low sun 2149 at Brussels Midi View of 2749 departing Brussels Midi 2104 at Gent St Pieters Rubberduck 462 at Gent St Pieters 4171 at Gent St Pieters 1210 light engine at Gent St Pieters 4173 at Gent Merelbeke SNCF 36022 on mixed freight at Gent St Pieters 7860 on mixed freight 1190 arrives from Amesterdam 1184 7838 + 7841 light engine PB12 (DLC) on cargo freight at Antwerpen Bercham rear of PB12 towards Antwerp Docks 4344 at Antwerpen Bercham

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]]> Sun Oct 15 2006 Peak Rail Diesel Gala 23.09.06 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1097892.html A collection of photos from diesel gala including 37152 31270 D9525 44008 etc Saturday 30 September 2006: A collection of photos from diesel gala including 37152 31270 D9525 44008 etc

50029 stabled at Rowsley 50029 Rowsley Yard D2854 on brake van rides D9525 stabled at Rowsley D2953 D2953 on brake van rides 50030 at Rowsley General View of Rowsley South yard including the shunters on brake van rides D2284 Side view of D2284 37152 under the weak sun 31270 Rowsley South 37152 Rowsley South 44008 parked at Darley Dale Yard 44008 at Matlock with the headboard 'Peak Power' 44008 at Rowsley South 37152 and 44008 at Rowsley

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]]> Sat Sep 30 2006 Chasewater Railway http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1078964.html Chasewater Railway Sunday 10 September 2006: Chasewater Railway

DL7 running round 31203 still being overhauled The nose of 37219 view from inside the shed Nose! 37219 in the undercoat, 37219 37219, on this particalar day, it was being fitted with a horn Growler number is.. 37219 with faded mainline blue livery The engine room of 37219 73128 at Brownhills working onto shed 37219 and 73128 Happy Crew!

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]]> Sun Sep 10 2006 Freight Hotspot: Barnetby http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1066985.html A selection of photos taken during the week up in the north, places include Barnetby,Doncaster, Peterbourgh. Monday 28 August 2006: A selection of photos taken during the week up in the north, places include Barnetby,Doncaster, Peterbourgh.

185121 passes Barnetby East Signal box 66225 on ews coal 60021 on empty iron ore for Immingham 66025 on coal through Barnetby 66122 on 6D45 Belmont Yard - Immingham 66192 on ews coal 66548 powers towards Immingham on heavy haul 60087 on 6E32 Preston - Lindsey tanks 66603 on 6E54 Kingsbury - Humber empty tanks 66071 clagging towards Barnetby station 60076 on empty iron ores with stormy conditions 66194 on covered steel towards Immingham 66242 on tanks towards Immingham 60021 passes Barnetby East Signal Box 66709 on liner at Newark North Gate 21.08.06 66601 on Kingsbury - Humber empty tank at Barnetby 66214 on coal at Barnetby 60072 Immingham - Scunthorpe Ores 66080 on loaded coal out of Immingham at Barnetby 60028 on empty tanks Barnetby 12 th - 16th Feb 2007 60XXX on empty ores 66099 on 6V31 Immingham - Margam passing Barnetby EWS 66 on empty at Barnetby in the evening sunset

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]]> Mon Aug 28 2006 50044 bash on SVR 19/08/06 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1066654.html Went to the Seven Valley Railway to have a bash behind 50044, also went out to phot 50049 on charter through Drotiwich Spa. Monday 28 August 2006: Went to the Seven Valley Railway to have a bash behind 50044, also went out to phot 50049 on charter through Drotiwich Spa.

50049 at Drotiwich Spa with charter for fishguard D44 at Kidderminster 50044 awaits departure with a 10:00 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth D444 plates D444 looks odd in two tone green but looking smart 50044 (D444) arrives into Kidderminster D3937 at Kidderminster Carraige works Old fashioned car sits nearby a old fashioned Class 08!

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]]> Mon Aug 28 2006 WCML (West Coast Mainline) http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1030342.html A selection of photos from the WCML, including Tamworth Low Level, Rugby,Rugeley and many more. It will also include photos from Tamworth High Level on Birmingham - Derby line despite it not being on the WCML Sunday 23 July 2006: A selection of photos from the WCML, including Tamworth Low Level, Rugby,Rugeley and many more. It will also include photos from Tamworth High Level on Birmingham - Derby line despite it not being on the WCML

86610 + 86605 makes a nice suprise on 4L92 Ditton - Felixstowe 21.07.06 86628 + 86610 on 4L92 Ditton - Felixstowe 92008 on 4O69 Trafford park - Dollands Moor 92030 on 4M41 Mossend - Daventry 21.07.06 92042 on 6A42 Bescot - Wembley 92042 and 92008 await a path southbound 66549 on Dagenham - Crewe cars 66616 on Soton - Crewe cars 57003 on liner at Tamworth 66405 passing through on the malcom at Nuneaton 57001 on liner at Nuneaton 66020 on liner at Nuneaton FL livery 90041 on liner at Nuneaton 57306 on the flyover line 66571 on liner at Nuneaton 37602 + 37608 on 4M44 86627 + 86615 on liner at Tamworth 66605 at Crewe at night 90017 on 1M16 Edinburgh to London Euston passes Stafford 86605 + 86612 on 4L89 Coatbridge to Felixstowe at Stafford 66543 on 4L67 Garston to Tilbury Docks at Stafford 67020 on 5Z83 Crewe CS to London Victora at Stafford 90042 on 4M81 Felixstowe to Trafford Park at Tamworth 92007 4069 Trafford Park - Dollands Moor heads pass Tamworth 92031 on 4S46 Daventry to Mossend at Tamworth 92022 on 6X77 Wembley to Mossend at Tamworth 66535 on 4S59 Southampton to Coatbridge heads pass Tamworth 66408 on 4S45 Daventry to Mossend passes Tamworth 66613 on 4M26 Dagenham to Garston at Tamworth 92043 on 4S46 Daventry to Mossend at Tamworth 66714 passes with 4M23 Felixstowe to Hams Hall passing Nuneaton 66144 passes with Northampton VQ to Bescot passing Nuneaton 92018 on 4S46 Daventry to Mossend at Nuneaton 66713 on 4M23 Felixstowe to Hams Hall passing Nuneaton 66518 stabled in North Bay at Rugby 4M53 Felixstowe to Trafford Park at Rugby 66547 on Autoballaster at Rugby 66574 on 4M92 Felixstowe to Lawley Street at Rugby 66569 on Southampton to Trafford passes Tamworth 90016 rolls through Tamworth with Felixstowe to Trafford Park liner 66094 on up slow with the Southampton to Foundry Lane at Tamworth 57308 drags the Crewe works performers at Tamworth 66709 on Hams Hall to Felixstowe liner at Rugby 66577 on liner at Rugby 92014 on Bescot to Wembley Enterprise at Rugby 90021 at helm with Crewe EMD to Wembley convoy at Rugby 66601 stabled in South Bay at Rugby 92002 stabled in South Bay at Rugby 66540 passes Rugby with snow on the ground! 92009 passes with Mossend to Daventry liner

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]]> Sun Jul 23 2006 Belgium Trip 11/07/06 http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c1021237.html A wide selection of photos from the recent Belgium trip. Full Captions coming up in the next day or so. Thursday 13 July 2006: A wide selection of photos from the recent Belgium trip. Full Captions coming up in the next day or so.

DE 6302 passes Merelbeke Station on a lengthy cargofreight, unfortnelely it didn't allow me enough time to get over to the other side for a sunny shot! 3005 stands at Waterloo with our train to Brussels SNCB 1186 stabled at Brussels Midi 2114 at Brussels with a double-deck service 1325 arrives with the IC 531 to Ostende, we traveled on this service 1325 stands at Ostende 2126 stabled at Ostende 1343 stabled at Ostende 1343 stabled in the platforms 7804 shunts a rake of stock into Ostende 7804 - Ostende side shot of 7804 2716 arrives into Ostende to attach onto a rake of stock 2716 on double-deck stock at Gent 2719 just arrived with a service, stands at Ostende 1350 stands at Ostende CFL 3005 stabled at Ostende 2323 on containers passing Gent St Pieters 2704 at Gent St Pieters The sign says it all ! Unit 307 2613 rolls pass on a container train at Gent 7835 pairs with 7845 passes Gent St.Pieters 7845 passing Gent-St-Pieters 2114 arrives into Gent St Pieters in the gloom! SNCB unit 189 SNCB 7803 at Gent St Pieters, shunting around 2337 passes Gent on containers 6238 stabled on it own at Merelbeke Depot in the glorious sunshine! 6238 at Merelbeke Depot 6228 stabled along with it mate at Merelbeke Depot, these stabled opposite the station 6228 sits in the sunshine at Merelbeke Depot another view of 6238 & 6222 at Merelbeke Depot 6222 & 6238 sits side by side at Merelbeke Depot 6203 stabled at Merelbeke Depot part of view of Merelbeke Depot, the actual loco depot has 22 rows! 2381 arrives onto Merelbeke Depot 2371 heads a light engine move passing Merelbeke Station 2325 passes light engine at Merelbeke Depot 67594 & 67483 passes Merelbeke with LPG tanks 7801 takes a freight out of Merelbeke Yard 7801 waits outside Merelbeke Station another shot of 2381 but this time at Gent St Pieters Rubberduck unit 475 SNCF 36008 passs Gent St Pieters with a freight Diesel unit 4191 with local service at Gent 1349 at Brussels. We just got off this service from Gent 2514 arrives into Brussels Midi 2130 departing Brussels, this was at height of rush hour! A view of a double deck stock

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]]> Thu Jul 13 2006 Sparks and English Electric at Worcester http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c952836.html Photos include 0Z87 Oxley - Long Marston ( 47810 + 87004/013/014/010 and 6M67 Bridgwater - Crewe flask headed by 20307 + 313! Tuesday 9 May 2006: Photos include 0Z87 Oxley - Long Marston ( 47810 + 87004/013/014/010 and 6M67 Bridgwater - Crewe flask headed by 20307 + 313!

47810 on 0Z87 Oxley - Crewe 47810 on 0Z87 87014 87013 87010 87010 on rear A line of electrics at Worcester 20307 + 20313 6M67 Bridgewater - Crewe another shot of 20s on 6M67 20313

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]]> Tue May 9 2006 Freight hotspot: Toton Yard http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c854714.html A collection of photos from Toton and Tamworth throughout 2006! Wednesday 8 February 2006: A collection of photos from Toton and Tamworth throughout 2006!

66011 pass with loaded coal 24.06.05 67016 on fuel tank 24.06.05 60028 pass with MBAs 24.06.05 66216 with MGR 24.06.05 66708 passes light 24.06.05 66082 on EWS coal 24.06.05 66010 on Toton to Daw Mill 24.06.05 66561 on 6M49 Hull to Rugeley P.S pass Toton 24.06.05 66706 on Toton to Whitemoor empty ballast 24.06.05 66058 passes light on Toton to Hams Hall 24.06.05 66139 on 6D44 Bescot to Toton 24.06.05 66114 6K50 Toton to Crewe ballast 24.06.05 60072 on 6E76 Hotchley Hill to Knottingley 24.06.05 67017 + 67024 passes Toton light engine 24.06.05 66136 on EWS coal 24.06.05 66134 departing on loaded MGR 66093 and 66134 in view passing by on coal duties 66093 on coal 60027 about to work 7E20 to Doncaster 66709 on Toton to Whitemoor Yard 67005 light engine to Toton 66138 on EWS coal at Toton Footbridge 66138 passes on EWS coal 67020 on 6K50 Toton- Crewe 67020 on 6K50 Toton - Crewe 60009 on oil tanks 14.02.06 60009 66177 on EWS coal 14.02.06 66177 14.02.06 66554 on heavyhaul 14.02.06 66209 on EWS coal 66209 with a Daw Mill Coal 14.02.06 67013 Toton - Ilford 14.02.06 67029 6K50 Toton - Crewe 14.02.06 67029 14.02.06

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]]> Wed Feb 8 2006 East Lancs English Electric Gala http://alexgroverail.fotopic.net/c840400.html A selection of photos from the English Electric weekend. Mainly photos of the Class 20s which were the main highlight of the weekend. 40135,31435,20905,20096,20901,20904 and a thumper were all in action! Thursday 26 January 2006: A selection of photos from the English Electric weekend. Mainly photos of the Class 20s which were the main highlight of the weekend. 40135,31435,20905,20096,20901,20904 and a thumper were all in action!

20905 sat at Heywood Another shot of 20905 at Heywood 20096 waits to depart Heywood 20904 runs round at Bury A shot of 20901 at Bury another shot of 20901 on rear of 20904 View of 20901 & 20904 from the front window 20901 + 20904 at Rawtenstall 20901 D5600 (31435) at Rawtenstall 20905 in Railfreight Grey at Rawtenstall 20905 + D5600 waits to depart Rawtenstall to Bury Service

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