Samaria's 40 Fots http://class40.fotopic.net/ 43 rows en-gb 60 50 Years of the Class 40 http://class40.fotopic.net/c1497361.html 40145 visited the Nene Valley Railway to link up with D306 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Class 40's Sunday 20 April 2008: 40145 visited the Nene Valley Railway to link up with D306 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Class 40's

D306 Arrives at a wet Yarwell Junc. with the 10.30 from Wansford D306 arrives at Peterborough with the 10.42 from Yarwell Junct. D306 runs round at peterborough D306 backs on to the stock at Peterborough 40145 at Wansford 40145 on the crossing 40145 backs onto the stock at Wansford 40145 arrives at Peterborough with the 12.12 from Yarwell Junct. 40145 arrives at Peterborough with the 12.12 from Yarwell Junct. 40145 runs round at Peterborough 40145 backing on to the 12.43 Peterborough - Wansford 40145 ready to depart Peterborough D306 at Wansford D306 backs onto the train at Wansford 40145 arrives at Yarwell Junct. D306 waits for 40145 to join her for a double headed run to Peterborough 40145 and D306 with the 13.42 to Peterborough 40145 and D306 ready to depart Yarwell with the 13.42 to Peterborough 40145 and D306 ready to depart Yarwell with the 13.42 to Peterborough 40145 and D306 Arrive at Peterborough 40145 and D306 ready run round the train 40145 and D306 at Peterborough 40145 and D306 run round the stock at Peterborough 40145 and D306 back on to the stock at Peterborough 40145 and D306 ready to depart Peterborough with the 14.25 to Wansford

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]]> Sun Apr 20 2008 The East Anglian http://class40.fotopic.net/c1492281.html To celebrate 50 years of the English Electric Class 40 pathfinder take 40145 to East Anglia, specifically the East Suffolk Line and Lowestoft. 1Z40 Birmingham New St to lowestoft 1Z41 Lowestoft to Didcot Park Way Saturday 12 April 2008: To celebrate 50 years of the English Electric Class 40 pathfinder take 40145 to East Anglia, specifically the East Suffolk Line and Lowestoft. 1Z40 Birmingham New St to lowestoft 1Z41 Lowestoft to Didcot Park Way

40145 behind the crowds at Woodbridge 40145 stands at Woodbridge Usual suspects Cab View 40145 Standing at Woodbridge Side view 40145 arrives at Lowestoft 40145 taking on Fuel at Lowestoft 40145 taking on Fuel 40145 sets off to pick up the stock for the return

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]]> Sat Apr 12 2008 Nene Valley Diesel Gala 2008 http://class40.fotopic.net/c1469074.html Nene Valley Diesel Gala 2008 Saturday 1 March 2008: Nene Valley Diesel Gala 2008

D306 arrives at Wansford with the 9.26 from Yarwell Junction to Peterborough D306 arrives at Wansford with the 9.26 from Yarwell Junction to Peterborough D306 takes a rest at Wansford. 37518 and D306 run round at Peterborough. 37518 and D306 run round at Peterborough. D306 on arrival at Peterborough. D306 runs round at Peterborough. D306 arrives at Wansford shed D306 takes a rest at Wansford. D306 takes a rest at Wansford.

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]]> Sat Mar 1 2008 The Buxton Forester http://class40.fotopic.net/c1370564.html The Buxton Forester Saturday 15 September 2007: The Buxton Forester

40145 at Birmingham International on arrival with the ECS. 37248 fires up at Birmingham International to take the train to Manchester Piccadilly where 40145 will take over to Buxton. 40145 at Manchester Piccadilly ready for departure to Buxton. 40145 brings the ECS back into Buxton after a short stop. 40145 at Buxton. 37248 at a flowery Bradford Interchange after bringing the tour from Leeds. 37248 at a flowery Bradford Interchange after bringing the tour from Leeds. 40145 rests in the evening sun at Morecambe. 40145 on the rear of the train on arrival back at Birmingham International. 37248 arrives back at Birmingham International

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]]> Sat Sep 15 2007 The Welsh Central Liner II - Saturday 3rd March, 2007 http://class40.fotopic.net/c1223049.html 40145’s first mainline outing for 2007 takes us over the entire length of the scenic Heart of Wales Line. Saturday 3 March 2007: 40145_s first mainline outing for 2007 takes us over the entire length of the scenic Heart of Wales Line.

1Z47 waits to depart New St. Photo stop at Llanwrtyd Photo stop at Llanwrtyd Fighting for position On arrival at Llandrindod Wells Llandrindod Wells 1Z45 Waiting for the new crew at Wolverhampton Back at New St. some 305 miles of pure thrash later

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]]> Sat Mar 3 2007 Nene Valley Diesel Gala 2006 http://class40.fotopic.net/c1106373.html Another visit to the Nene Valley for some thrash behind 40106. Sunday 8 October 2006: Another visit to the Nene Valley for some thrash behind 40106.

D306 arrives at Wansford with 2M44 10.20 from Peterboro. Crossing the bridge On the back of the 1E47 11.05 Wansford - Yarwell - Peterboro. At Peterboro. with 1E47 1E47 at Peterboro. Running round the train with 27066 Leaving the sheds to take 14.45 Wansford - Peterboro. 56057 & 27066 wait to come off to let 03112 and D306 take the honours. 1E53. Running round onto the back of 1E53 14.45 Wansford - Peterboro. Running round onto the back of 1E53 14.45 Wansford - Peterboro. A view of D306 at Peterboro. from a class 117 DMU 51367 / 59508 / 51401

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]]> Sun Oct 8 2006 The Esk Valley Invader http://class40.fotopic.net/c1000450.html The Esk Valley Invader Saturday 3 June 2006: The Esk Valley Invader

40 145 Pausing at Crewe in the very early sunshine. 40 145 Pausing at Crewe in the very early sunshine. Running around the train at York 40145 backs on to the train at York.

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]]> Sat Jun 3 2006 East Lancs. 18/03/2006 http://class40.fotopic.net/c895055.html East Lancs. 18/03/2006 Saturday 18 March 2006: East Lancs. 18/03/2006

40 145 arriving at Ramsbottom with the 10.20 from Bury. D335 is the tail loco. 40 145 arriving at Ramsbottom with the 10.20 from Bury. D335 is the tail loco. 40 145 at Rawtenstall with the 10.20 from Bury D335 at Rawtenstall with the 11.15 to Bury D335 at Heywood with 11.55 from Bury. D335 at Heywood D335 runs round at Heywood D335 with 12.21 Heywood - Bury D335 arrives at Bury with 12.21 from Heywood D335 and 45 135 at Bury D335 at Bury 40 145 at Rawtenstall with the 13.47 to Heywood

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]]> Sat Mar 18 2006 The Welsh Whistler http://class40.fotopic.net/c872680.html Saturday 25th February saw 40145 take her first mainline outing for 2006. This time from Crewe to Cardiff via Birmingham, Stoke, Manchester, Warrington and Chester. 1Z47 Crewe - Cardiff and 1Z48 Cardiff - Crewe. Saturday 25 February 2006: Saturday 25th February saw 40145 take her first mainline outing for 2006. This time from Crewe to Cardiff via Birmingham, Stoke, Manchester, Warrington and Chester. 1Z47 Crewe - Cardiff and 1Z48 Cardiff - Crewe.

Arrival at New St. in the morning Chester About to leave Chester Cardiff New and old Behind the crowds Usual Suspects How times change leaving Cardiff with the ECS

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]]> Sat Feb 25 2006 The Capital Crusader http://class40.fotopic.net/c752390.html The Capital Crusader Saturday 5 November 2005: The Capital Crusader

40145 waits time at Birmingham International with The Capital Crusader railtour from Euston to Liverpool. 40145 waits time at Birmingham International with The Capital Crusader railtour from Euston to Liverpool. 40145 waits time at Birmingham International with The Capital Crusader railtour from Euston to Liverpool. 40145 waits time at Birmingham International with The Capital Crusader railtour from Euston to Liverpool.

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]]> Sat Nov 5 2005 Nene Valley http://class40.fotopic.net/c699756.html Nene Valley Sunday 18 September 2005: Nene Valley

D306. Wansford D306. Wansford Wansford On to the back of 1E47 11.05 Wansford - Yarwell Junct. On to the back of 1E47 11.05 Wansford - Yarwell Junct. Arrival at Peterborough with 1E45 Running round at peterborough Arrival at Wansford with 31271 on 13.59 Peterborough - Wansford Running round at Wansford Over the Bridge Back at peterborough with 1E53 15.04 from Wansford Running round at peterborough D306 Peterborough Peterborough Waiting to depart with 1M53 15.49 peterborough - Wansford Wansford

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]]> Sun Sep 18 2005 Crewe Works Open Weekend http://class40.fotopic.net/c687059.html A visit to Crewe works on the Sunday of the open weekend. Non 40 Photos can be seen here - http://dieselandelectric.fotopic.net/ Sunday 11 September 2005: A visit to Crewe works on the Sunday of the open weekend. Non 40 Photos can be seen here - http://dieselandelectric.fotopic.net/

The sales stand My yongest son Charlie in the hot seat Grant looks on in dispair as Charlie finds the horn!! Well chuffed with the noise! 40145

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]]> Sun Sep 11 2005 "The Whistling Scotsman" by camera phone http://class40.fotopic.net/c670362.html Shots from the tour taken on my phone. Friday 26 August 2005: Shots from the tour taken on my phone.

Bradford Interchange ready to depart Bradford York. Friday Edinburgh Strathcarron Kyle Seminar Inverness Inverness Inverness

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]]> Fri Aug 26 2005 The Whistling Scotsman http://class40.fotopic.net/c670336.html The eleventh mainline outing for 40 145 takes her on a second atempt to reach Kyle of Lochalsh. Starting on Friday from Birmingham to Aberdeen, then Saturday up to Inverness then kyle and back to Inverness. While Sunday takes us back to Birmingham from Inverness. All I can say is, "What an outstanding performance" 145 just gets better and better. Friday 26 August 2005: The eleventh mainline outing for 40 145 takes her on a second atempt to reach Kyle of Lochalsh. Starting on Friday from Birmingham to Aberdeen, then Saturday up to Inverness then kyle and back to Inverness. While Sunday takes us back to Birmingham from Inverness. All I can say is, "What an outstanding performance" 145 just gets better and better.

145 takes over. Bradford Interchange Picking up at Leeds. Friday Leeds Taking you, taking 145!! Waiting to leave York on Friday. Edinburgh on Friday Just arrived in Aberdeen. Friday Aberdeen Saturday morning Aberdeen Aberdeen About to depart for Kyle. Aberdeen Saturday Muir of Ord Strathcarron Strathcarron We made it. And in Style. Kyle of Lochalsh Kyle of Lochalsh Kyle of Lochalsh Kyle from the bridge Running round the stock at Kyle Stopping for photos Kyle Backing on to the stock at Kyle Achnasheen on the return. Saturday on arrival in Inverness. Saturday Inverness Ready to depart Inverness. Sunday Inverness. Sunday Inverness Inverness on Sunday morning, the haze is from a departing HST. On the return. Sunday. Perth Perth Perth Taking the beast off. Sunday.

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]]> Fri Aug 26 2005 The Whistling Slater http://class40.fotopic.net/c566796.html Another outing for 40145, this time from Bristol to Blaenau Ffestiniog then on to holyhead before a storming run back to Bristol. My Lords. 1Z51 05.36 Bristol Temple Meads - Blaenau Ffestiniog, 1Z52 13.26 Blaenau Ffestiniog - Holyhead, 1Z53 16.54 Holyhead - Bristol Temple Meads Saturday 4 June 2005: Another outing for 40145, this time from Bristol to Blaenau Ffestiniog then on to holyhead before a storming run back to Bristol. My Lords. 1Z51 05.36 Bristol Temple Meads - Blaenau Ffestiniog, 1Z52 13.26 Blaenau Ffestiniog - Holyhead, 1Z53 16.54 Holyhead - Bristol Temple Meads

40145 passes through Kings Norton with 0Z40 Barrow Hill to Barton hill. 03.06.05. 40145 passes through Kings Norton with 0Z40 Barrow Hill to Barton hill. 03.06.05. 40145 Stopped at Kings Norton for a quick photo stop with 0Z40 Barrow Hill to Barton hill. 03.06.05. 40145 on arrival at Birmingham New Street. 04.06.05. Crewe Crewe On arrival at Llandudno junction On arrival at Llandudno junction Running round the stock at Llandudno Junction to head for Blaenau Ffestiniog. Running round the stock at Llandudno Junction to head for Blaenau Ffestiniog. On the headshunt at Blaenau Ffestiniog. On the headshunt at Blaenau Ffestiniog. 40145 runs round the stock at Holyhead. Being uncoupled after reversing the ECS into the carriage sidings for watering and cleaning 40145 heads out of Holyhead to refuel Taking the empty stock out of the carriage sidings before reversing back into the station. Taking the empty stock out of the carriage sidings before reversing back into the station. Taking the empty stock out of the carriage sidings before reversing back into the station. Taking the empty stock out of the carriage sidings before reversing back into the station. Reversing back into Holyhead ready for departure to Bristol. All ready for a storming run back to Bristol. 40145 departs Birmingham New Street for Bristol

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]]> Sat Jun 4 2005 Even more arround the Country http://class40.fotopic.net/c384434.html Even more arround the Country Saturday 1 January 2005: Even more arround the Country

40 194 Scarborough 19/8/82 40 028 at Leeds 4/8/84 40 001 leaving Birmingham New st after working 1G62 17/06/84 40 028 At York with 1M51 4/8/84 40 122 at Sheffield 8/84 40 079 with 40 104 Arrives at New St with a Sunday drag from Manchester 17/6/84 40 099 & 40 143 stand at Nuneaton 8/7/84 Saltly Depot

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]]> Sat Jan 1 2005 Crewe Works http://class40.fotopic.net/c384255.html Some shots from the Chamber of Horrors. 1984 Saturday 1 January 2005: Some shots from the Chamber of Horrors. 1984

40 008 40 183? 40 023

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]]> Sat Jan 1 2005 My Lords! http://class40.fotopic.net/c384249.html A few bellowing phots Saturday 1 January 2005: A few bellowing phots

40 057 & 40 084 leaving Bristol with 40 057 & 40 084 40 199 leaving Deganwy for Llandudno with 1M59 15/8/81 40079 on the Longbridge - Edinburgh 1Z26 21/8/84 Note the missing compo window for low level bellowing. 40 057 & 40 135 with

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]]> Sat Jan 1 2005 North Wales Part 2 http://class40.fotopic.net/c384244.html North Wales Part 2 Saturday 1 January 2005: North Wales Part 2

40 104 with unofficial 40 068 llandudno 40 104 waits to depart llandudno with the 16.40 to Birmingham 28/8/84 40 143 stands at Llandudno with 2D07 14.53 llandudno - ffestiniog 27/8/84 40 180 powers away from Colwyn Bay with 1K38 12/8/81 A 40 approaches Llandudno Junction 8/81 40 127 Llandudno Junction 8/81 40 127 Llandudno Junction 10/8/81 40 135 at llandudno with 1J22 16/8/81 40 154 at Llandudno with 1E82 13.42 Llandudno - Manchester 16/08/80 40 177 leaving Prestatyn with 1J16 9/8/81

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]]> Sat Jan 1 2005 On Tour Part 2 http://class40.fotopic.net/c378692.html On Tour Part 2 Sunday 26 December 2004: On Tour Part 2

40 001 40 001 stands at Weymouth with 40 028 at Ffestiniog on the 40 028 stands at Ravenglass with 40 057 & 40 135 at Bristol with 40 057 & 40135 newton Abbot 28/5/84 40 001 at Weymouth backs onto the stock for the return 40 001 stands at Banbury with 40 079 at York with 1Z26 Longbridge – Edinburgh 21/08/84 40 057 & 40 084 at Laira with 40 028 at Ffestiniog on the 40 093 at Llandudno Junction with the 40 093 at Abergele with the 40 028 at Ffestiniog on the 40 028 & 40 086 At Garsdale with “The Border City” 21/03/84 40 122 Wolverhampton with the finish of the

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]]> Sun Dec 26 2004 Around The Country Part 3 http://class40.fotopic.net/c366018.html Around The Country Part 3 Sunday 12 December 2004: Around The Country Part 3

40001 backs on to 40135 at Leeds 08/84 40118 with 40042 stands at llandudno Junction 08/80 40079 at Llandudno with 1K38 08/81 40067 standing in Llandudno 08/78 40138 stands at Llandudno with 18.10 to Birmingham 08/81 40122 arriving at Saltaire with 1E20 2/8/85 Two unidentified Class 40's power through Llandudno Junction 08/80 40127 at Llandudno Junction 08/81 40 199 at Birmingham Newst 4/7/81 40 057 & 40 084 at Laira after working 40 099 at Scarborough 08/84 Arriving at York from Scarborough 08/82 Arriving at York 21/8/82 40 180 thrashing out of Llandudno on a sunny summers evening with 40 138 and the Birmingham stock awaiting in the sidings 13/8/81

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]]> Sun Dec 12 2004 Nene Valley Diesel Gala 2004 http://class40.fotopic.net/c309683.html 40106 at the Nene Valley Gala Sunday 10 October 2004: 40106 at the Nene Valley Gala

Running round at Peterborough Backing on to the 13.03 from Peterborough Resting at Wansford Next to 56057 Departing Wansford on the back of the 10.15 to Yarwell Junct. At Wansford with 1E34 10.35 to Peterborough At Wansford with 1E34 10.35 to Peterborough Peterborough Peterborough 1M34 11.18 Peterborough - Wansford Yarwell Junct. Just Arrived at Peterborough with the 2E37 At Peterborough with 2M37 13.03 to Wansford Awaiting the road from Wansford Wansford Wansford

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]]> Sun Oct 10 2004 SVR Diesel Gala 2004 http://class40.fotopic.net/c302200.html Shots of 40145 at this years diesel gala on the SVR. Other phots can be seen here - http://dieselandelectric.fotopic.net/ Friday 1 October 2004: Shots of 40145 at this years diesel gala on the SVR. Other phots can be seen here - http://dieselandelectric.fotopic.net/

40145 backing on to the train at Kidderminster 40145 backing on to the train at Kidderminster 40145 with 12.30 Kidderminster - Bridgenorth 40145 at Bewdley 40145 at Bewdley in the rare bit of sun Leaving Arley Running round at Bridgenorth Running round at Bridgenorth Arriving at Bewdley in the rain to pilot D821 in to Kidderminster Arriving at Bewdley At Bewdley Waiting at Bewdley

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]]> Fri Oct 1 2004 The 80's http://class40.fotopic.net/c277907.html A few scanned photos from the 80's Sunday 5 September 2004: A few scanned photos from the 80's

40013 comes off The Cumbrian Whistler tour at Preston 6/10/84 40135 at Tysley 40143 Workington The Cumbrian Whistler 6/10/84 40028 with 40143 waiting to take over the Cumbrian Whistler Tour 6/10/84 40 143 & 40 028 at Barrow in Furness with the “Cumbrian Whistler” 6/10/84 212 at Kidderminster 212 at Kidderminster 306 Peterborough 212 Leaves Bridgenorth 212 at Kidderminster

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]]> Sun Sep 5 2004 The Christmas Cracker IV http://class40.fotopic.net/c277901.html D345 is back on the mainline for its first time since preservation. The tour from Birmingham to Holyhead and return via Manchester. Saturday 30 November 2002: D345 is back on the mainline for its first time since preservation. The tour from Birmingham to Holyhead and return via Manchester.

Crewe Llandudno Junction Llandudno Junction Llandudno Junction

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]]> Sat Nov 30 2002 The Northern Lights http://class40.fotopic.net/c272910.html The lastest tour by Pathfinder and the CFPS was taking 40145 to Kyle of Lochalsh. However the 40 which took over from 50031 at Preston had to be removed at Carlisle after suffering problems with a cracked turbocharger. 66229 got us to Mossend where 37427 + 37406 took over to Kyle and back where 50031 was waiting for the return leg to Birmingham. The non class 40 photos can be seen here - http://dieselandelectric.fotopic.net/c273096.html Friday 27 August 2004: The lastest tour by Pathfinder and the CFPS was taking 40145 to Kyle of Lochalsh. However the 40 which took over from 50031 at Preston had to be removed at Carlisle after suffering problems with a cracked turbocharger. 66229 got us to Mossend where 37427 + 37406 took over to Kyle and back where 50031 was waiting for the return leg to Birmingham. The non class 40 photos can be seen here - http://dieselandelectric.fotopic.net/c273096.html

40145 Waiting to come off the train at Carlisle 40145 Carlisle After the news that 40145 is coming off After the news that 40145 is coming off 'Kylie' Minogue to Kyle. John Stephens lifts the mood at Carlisle 40145 backs on to the train at Preston 40145 at Preston 40145 at Preston

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]]> Fri Aug 27 2004 The Western Whistler II http://class40.fotopic.net/c188212.html 40 145 Taking the tour from Crewe to Plymouth,with the tests of Dainton, Whiteball, Rattery, Hemerdon and if that was not enough Lickey Incline. The loco was as impressive as ever, what a performance Another Fantastic Day. Saturday 22 May 2004: 40 145 Taking the tour from Crewe to Plymouth,with the tests of Dainton, Whiteball, Rattery, Hemerdon and if that was not enough Lickey Incline. The loco was as impressive as ever, what a performance Another Fantastic Day.

40 145 waiting departure at Plymouth 40 145 waiting departure at Plymouth 40 145 Arrives at Birmingham New St 40 145 New St 40 145 New St. Waiting to depart for Crewe

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]]> Sat May 22 2004 The Begining http://class40.fotopic.net/c166139.html Is this how it all started??? Wednesday 28 April 2004: Is this how it all started???

I just couldn't resist. Although I remember doing many 40's up and down the coast I think this is probably the first recorded on film. I'm at the back (I forgot what it was like to have hair!!) And my middle brother with bash book in hand can also still be seen out at events and mainline tours. Sadly the youngest brother couldn't see the interest in these beasts. The young lad with the bash book in hand, years on. My son Jack getting to understand what 40's were about. After some thrash on the Severn Valley time to inspect at close quarters thanks to Martins Cab. The cab 12 months later is now the CFPS sales stand Jack in the Cab. SVR 2004

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]]> Wed Apr 28 2004 Black & White Part 3 http://class40.fotopic.net/c166082.html The third collection of Black and white. Again apologies about the quality and the lack of info. Wednesday 28 April 2004: The third collection of Black and white. Again apologies about the quality and the lack of info.

40 063 at Chester 40 131 leaving Llandudno Junction with 1E82 24/7/82 40 194 Leaving Chester with 1J53 31/7/82 40 170 ready to take over from 25 117 at Chester 1D21 24/7/82 40 170 Chester with 1D21 24/7/82 40 170 & 25 117 Chester 24/7/82 40 192 at Chester with 1D29 5/8/82 40 192 at Llandudno Junction with 1D29 8/82 40 192 at Llandudno Junction with 1D29 8/82

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]]> Wed Apr 28 2004 Black & White Part 2 http://class40.fotopic.net/c166057.html Another collection that were taken in Black and white. Again apologies about the quality and the lack of info. Wednesday 28 April 2004: Another collection that were taken in Black and white. Again apologies about the quality and the lack of info.

40 002 Llandudno Junction 40 022 at Prestatyn on 8F10 Llan Jnc to Walton Old Yard freight. 40170 on 1L52 1900 Llandudno to Chester additional Chester 40 028 & 40 086 at Crewe with Stormimg through Fflint Fflint 40 194 at Llandudno Junction with 1045 Man Vic - Holyhead (24/7/82) 40 006 Llandudno Junction with 1M71 24/7/82 Llandudno Junction 40 028 & 40 086 At Garsdale with “The Border City” 21/03/84 40 061 arriving at Warrington with 1D21 5/8/82

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]]> Wed Apr 28 2004 Around the Country Part 2 http://class40.fotopic.net/c139129.html A few more slides i've managed to dig out and get scanned Sunday 21 March 2004: A few more slides i've managed to dig out and get scanned

40 052 At Birmingham New St 40 099 Scarborough 8/84 40122 At Sheffield 1984 40 135 Leeds 1E23 2/8/84 40138 stands outside Llandudno with 18.10 to Birmingham 08/81 40 143 At Nuneaton 8/7/84 40 143 Leaving York with 1E19 4/8/84 40 099 Scarborough 8/84

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]]> Sun Mar 21 2004 English Electric Day 04/07/03 http://class40.fotopic.net/c105197.html English Electric Day on the East Lancs. Friday 4 July 2003: English Electric Day on the East Lancs.

D345 & D8087 Ramsbottom with the 14.35 from Rawtenstall D345 & D8087 Ramsbottom with the 14.35 from Rawtenstall 40 135 at Bury with 09.35 from Rawtenstall D345 Rawtenstall with 12.10 from Bury D345 Rawtenstall with 12.10 from Bury D345 Rawtenstall D345 Bury with 12.55 from Rawtenstall 40135 & 37194 at Ramsbottom with 15.25 Bury - Rawtenstall D345 & D8087 Ramsbottom with the 14.35 from Rawtenstall 40135 & 37194 at Rawtenstall with the 15.25 from Bury 40135 & 37194 at Rawtenstall with the 15.25 from Bury 40 135 At Rawtenstall

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]]> Fri Jul 4 2003 The East Lancs Envoy http://class40.fotopic.net/c104833.html This time 40 145 takes a tour from Rawtenstall on the East Lancs. Railway to York and then York to Scarborough via Bridlington and back to York for the return to Rawtenstall. Another fantastic day. Saturday 24 January 2004: This time 40 145 takes a tour from Rawtenstall on the East Lancs. Railway to York and then York to Scarborough via Bridlington and back to York for the return to Rawtenstall. Another fantastic day.

Arriving at York York York York Waiting to depart to Scarborough Pathing stop at Bridlington Bridlington Scarborough Taking the stock out at Scarborough Scarborough Scarborough Returning to York

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]]> Sat Jan 24 2004 East Lancs. EE Day http://class40.fotopic.net/c100800.html 17 January 2004 saw the ELR host their English Electric Day. Saturday 17 January 2004: 17 January 2004 saw the ELR host their English Electric Day.

40 145 Bury 40135 At Bury with 12.10 Bury - Rawtenstall 40135 & 40145 at Bury with 12.10 Bury - Rawtenstall 40 145 & 40 135 Arrive at Rawtenstall 40 145 & 40 135 Arrive at Rawtenstall Running round at Rawtenstall 40 145 Rawtenstall 40 145 & 40 135 Rawtenstall 40 145 & 40 135 Rawtenstall 40 145 & 40 135 Rawtenstall With the12.55 to Bury Arriving at Bury with the 12.55 from Rawtenstall 40 135 At Rawtenstall with the 14.35 to Bury 40 145 At Bury with 15.20 to Heywood 40 145 At Heywood with the 15.20 from Bury 40 145 At Heywood with the 15.20 from Bury

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]]> Sat Jan 17 2004 Severn Valley Diesel Gala http://class40.fotopic.net/c99158.html 3rd October was the first day of a three day gala on the SVR, The Class 40 preservation Societies 40135 & 40145 were visitors. Friday 3 October 2003: 3rd October was the first day of a three day gala on the SVR, The Class 40 preservation Societies 40135 & 40145 were visitors.

40135 Arrives at Bewdley with the 15.45 Kidderminster - Bridgenorth 40135 & 50031 Waiting at Kidderminster to take the 9.45 to Bridgenorth 40145 Approaching Bewdley with the 12.00 Kidderminster - Bridgenorth. 40145 Approaching Bewdley with the 12.00 Kidderminster - Bridgenorth. 40135 Arrives at Kidderminster with the 12.35 Bridgenorth - Kidderminster 40145 stands at Kidderminster

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]]> Fri Oct 3 2003 The Pennine Fellsman http://class40.fotopic.net/c99103.html Saturday 12th July 2003. The Pennine Fellsman railtour from Birmingham International to Carlisle with D345 taking the train from Liverpool – Carlisle – Crewe. Saturday 12 July 2003: Saturday 12th July 2003. The Pennine Fellsman railtour from Birmingham International to Carlisle with D345 taking the train from Liverpool _ Carlisle _ Crewe.

Back at Crewe D345 Ready to depart Liverpool On arrival at Carlisle Carlisle Ready for the return from Carlisle

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]]> Sat Jul 12 2003 The Capital Whistler http://class40.fotopic.net/c98662.html Saturday 6th September 2003 saw 40 145 with its fourth mainline tour. This time from Crewe to Kings Cross. This was 145’s first outing in its superb repaint into BR blue livery which was sponsored by Beaver Sports. Saturday 6 September 2003: Saturday 6th September 2003 saw 40 145 with its fourth mainline tour. This time from Crewe to Kings Cross. This was 145_s first outing in its superb repaint into BR blue livery which was sponsored by Beaver Sports.

40 145 stands at Wakefield with Beaver Sports sign on the side. Kings Cross Kings Cross Kings Cross Kings Cross Awaiting depature Awaiting depature

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]]> Sat Sep 6 2003 The North Countryman http://class40.fotopic.net/c98106.html Saturday 29th November 2003 saw 40 145 take its 5th outing on the mainline, Taking the tour from Crewe to Edinburgh up the East coast and returning Along the West Coast. Saturday 29 November 2003: Saturday 29th November 2003 saw 40 145 take its 5th outing on the mainline, Taking the tour from Crewe to Edinburgh up the East coast and returning Along the West Coast.

40 145 waiting at Crewe for the 05.38 departure. On arrival at Carlisle After running round the train at Carlisle And ready to depart for Edinburgh On arrival at Edinburgh Edinburgh On arrival at Edinburgh

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]]> Sat Nov 29 2003 The Whistling Tynesider http://class40.fotopic.net/c97446.html Saturday 5th April 2003 saw D345 make its second mainline outing with The Whistling Tynesider railtour. Taking the train from Crewe on to Newcastle and back down to Crewe with an Ale stop in York. Saturday 5 April 2003: Saturday 5th April 2003 saw D345 make its second mainline outing with The Whistling Tynesider railtour. Taking the train from Crewe on to Newcastle and back down to Crewe with an Ale stop in York.

D345 backs on to the train at Crewe On returning to York for an Ale stop. York On arrival at York Usual crew Awaiting departure from York. Nothing new in Coach A Mr Stevens with an unusual headboard at Crewe Mr Stevens with an unusual headboard at Crewe

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40 082 Stockport 10/3/84 40 084 York 15/8/82 40 150 at Birmingham New St with 1G06 Manch – Bham 28/8/83 Leeds 1984 40 080 at March with 1M74 6/8/83 40 197 Scarborough 8/82 40 099 Scarborough 8/84 40 135 arriving at Leeds 4/8/84 40 099 & 40 143 At Nuneaton with 37 176 & 37 206 in the background 8/7/84

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]]> Fri Jan 11 1985 On Tour http://class40.fotopic.net/c97190.html Some shots from some of the railtours in the 80's Saturday 11 January 1986: Some shots from some of the railtours in the 80's

40 028 & 40 047 At Ffestiniog with the “Menai Marauder” 3/7/83 40 001 at Banbury with “The Wessex Whistler” 21/5/83 40 143 & 40 028 at Barrow in Furness with the “Cumbrian Whistler” 6/10/84 40 028 At Ffestiniog running round the “Menai Marauder” 3/7/83 40 057 & 40 084 at Cheltenham with “The Westward Whistler” 16/10/82 40 079 & 40 181 “The Waverley” 13/10/84 40 079 At Edinburgh with 1Z26 Longbridge – Edinburgh 21/08/84 40 057 & 40 135 at Shrewsbury with “The Devonian” 28/05/84 40 028 & 40 086 At Garsdale with “The Border City” 21/03/84 40 057 & 40 135 at Exeter St Davids with “The Devonian” 28/05/84

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]]> Sat Jan 11 1986 North Wales http://class40.fotopic.net/c96859.html Shots from some of my Bashing days on the North Wales Coast Thursday 10 January 1985: Shots from some of my Bashing days on the North Wales Coast

40079 Stands in Llandudno with 1K38 11/8/81 40 104 at Colwyn Bay with the 1D90 B’ham – Llandudno 27/8/84 40 104 stands in Llandudno with the evening return to Birmingham 40 143 at Llanduno Junction with 2D38 27/8/84 40 143 approaching Llandudno Junction with the 2D38 27/8/84 40 143 on arrival in Llandudno 27/8/84 40 177 thunders out of the castle on a glorious Sunday morning with 1J16 9/8/81 40 052 approaches Rhyl with 2D82 15/8/81 40 055 approaches Rhyl 15/8/81 40 104 waits outside Llandudno to take the evening return to Bham 40 104 on arrival at Llandudno 27/8/84 40 143 approaching the Junction with 2D50 27/8/84 40 052 Approaching Llandudno Junction with 2F82 12.15 Llandudno – Liverpool 15/8/81

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]]> Thu Jan 10 1985 Black & White http://class40.fotopic.net/c96424.html This is a selection of photos that were taken in Black and white. Apologies about the quality but they were developed in the old school dark room, that’s when I wasn’t wagging it up the North Wales Coast. The Info is also very limited due to house moves etc. Friday 9 January 2004: This is a selection of photos that were taken in Black and white. Apologies about the quality but they were developed in the old school dark room, that_s when I wasn_t wagging it up the North Wales Coast. The Info is also very limited due to house moves etc.

40 002 & 40 004 leave Rhyl with 1J22 31/7/82 40 030 & 40 087 at Rhyl with 1M08 31/7/82 40 164 approaches Prestatyn with 1D60 31/7/82 40 004 arriving at Rhyl with 1D35 31/7/82 40 008 at Colwyn Bay with 1D57 3/8/82 40 030 & 40 087 at Chester with 1M08 31/7/82 40 030 at Llandudno with 1E82 31/7/82 40 044 Llandudno 40 081 Crewe 40 104 at Llandudno Junction with 1M71 31/7/82 40 164 leaves Colwy Bay with 1D60 31/7/82 40 167 40 002 & 40 004 at Llandudno Junction 1J22 31/7/82 Colwyn Bay Llandudno Junction Approaching Llandudno Junction Chester 40 008 Flint 1D57 3/8/82 40 030 at Llandudno Junction 1E82 31/7/82 40 015 at Warrington 1/6/83

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